School

• Did you know there is no word for goodbye in the Mi'kmaq language, but people do say “nmultis,” pronounced “neh-mult-es,” which translates to “see you later.”

• Don’t forget to order your yearbook via School Cash Online!  The cost will be $55 until December 20th and will increase to $60 in January. The deadline to order is March 22nd. No late payments will be accepted!

• Are you looking for a rewarding social opportunity? Best Buddies is a program that aims to create a diverse student group for monthly social events, and creates opportunities for students to form new friendships. If you are interested in becoming a Best Buddy, please join Mrs. Johnston and Nalani Phillips at 12:15 in the Learning Centre to learn more. 

• Imhotep will take place today after school.

• There will be peer tutoring today at lunch in room 221.

• A GSA meeting will take place Thursday at lunch in the youth health center

• Calling all French Immersion students! There will be a French hip-hop artist coming to do a performance at our school this Wednesday, October 18th in the afternoon and you are all invited. The French Immersion teachers will be giving you more information. If you do not have a French class this semester, please see Ms. Ans in room 201 for more information.

• Calling all artists and or book lovers. It's time for the annual Pumpkin Literary decorating contest. Turn your pumpkin or gourd into your favourite fictional character. Contest closes October 30. See Ms Chambers, in the library, for more details.

• Chess club meets on Wednesdays at lunch in room 305. Boards are available or bring your own.

• All Duke of Ed participants are asked to have their payment and permission form into Ms Chambers by tomorrow.

• There are still a few Auburn Jibbetz left for sale in the Main Office. $5 each, get yours before they’re gone!

• A reminder that there will be a Prom Meeting for parents on Thursday at 7pm.

Sports

• The Auburn Girls Hockey Home Opener vs the JL Ilsley Judges will take place at. 4pm at Cole Harbour Place, Scotia 1. Please come out and support the team!

• The Auburn Boys Hockey Home Opener vs Citadel will take place at 6:30pm at Cole Harbour Place, Scotia 1. Come out and support the team!

Community

• Cole Harbour is opening a Community Fridge on Oct 21/23; behind the Cole Harbour Woodside United Church, at 15 Bissett Road.  Auburn is collecting dry goods donations between Oct 10 and 20th  for the grand opening. Donations can be left at the main office or in the Schools Plus room (Room 105).  Let's show our community how Auburn Eagles give back!

Cafeteria

• Lunch today in the cafeteria will be Potato Bowls.