J.L. Ilsley High

November 9th, 2022

  • We are seeking cast members, crew members, and musicians for the school musical. If you are interested, there are posters around the school which include a QR code for a Google Form to express your interest or to sign up for an audition time. Auditions will take place after school on Friday, November 18th and Monday, November 21st. You can see Ms. Migneault in the band room if you are unable to access the form via the QR code or for more information.
  • Postcards for Peace
  • Please stop by the 2nd Floor Library to complete a postcard for a veteran.  Students are invited to complete a message of thanks or remembrance.
  • Mrs. Smith will be delivering the postcards to the Earl Francis Memorial Legion on November 10th.
  • The Legion Poster and Literary Contest is now open. Students are invited to create a poster, essay or poem based on the theme of Remembrance. Winning entries will be awarded a cash prize from the Earl Francis Spryfield Memorial Legion. Please see Mrs. Smith in the Library for more details and an entry form.
  • Jam club starts today in the music room after school. If you like to play music with others who like to play music, then this is for you. All levels and instruments are welcome.  see Mr. Duncan in room 230 for details.
  • Welcome all Trivia Fans. Student Council is hosting a Trivia Night on Tuesday November 15th from 4 - 5:30. There will be a $4 entry fee and a chance to win a prize basket worth up to $40. Sign up sheets are posted outside of room 228 and on the main bulletin board outside the gym. You can sign up as a group or individually. The prize will have to be divided amongst the winners.
  • Next week (14th - 18th) is spirit week at JL! First is Monochromatic Monday, followed by Crazy Hair Day on Tuesday. For White Lie Wednesday students are encouraged to wear a white sure with a written white lie about themselves on it. Keep it appropriate please. Lastly, Onesie Day/PJ day is on Friday. Staff and students should bring their favorite stuffed animal to school.
  • Provincial Team Try-outs registration is NOW OPEN. This year U15, U16 and U17 boys and girls' teams will be playing. Registration is all ONLINE and will CLOSE on November 30th. Please check the link posting on the board out of the GYM for the registration details. https://www.basketballnovascotia.ca/provincial-team-tryouts-2/
  • School photos are available for pick up if you have ordered them. Please see Ms. Amy at lunch in the office.
  • The Caf will be closed tomorrow November 10th.
  • Let’s keep learning a new word in Mi'kmaq every day. Kwe' Weli eksitpu'k. Good morning. Our Mi'kmaq word of the day today is: "agnutmaqan" and is pronounced "awg·nood·ma·hgan". It means "story, news, a report, a message, or a discussion".