THURSDAY OCTOBER 10:

Book Fair:

This is the last day for the Book Fair! If you are still looking to purchase an item, you can visit during period 5.  Please ensure that your teacher knows you are coming to the Book Fair! - Ms. Austin

Girls Grade 7/8 Basketball:

Tryouts for the Girls 7/8 basketball will be held on Tuesday, October 15 at 2:45 PM in the Woodfield gym. Sign up on EMA. - Mme. Kittask

Robotics: 

Attention all Robotics competitive team members.  Please meet in room 108 at lunch today. - Mme. McCormack, Mme. Chan

Junior Choir:

There will be a Junior Choir rehearsal today at lunch in Room 204. Please arrive promptly at 11:05. New members welcome! - Ms. Pierce

Harvest Food Drive:

Good morning, Duke community. A reminder that our Harvest Food Drive ends today at noon. Thank you to all the students, parents, and staff for your support. All donations will be delivered to Nourish East End later today, helping those in need just in time for Thanksgiving. Your contributions will make a difference—thank you for your kindness and generosity. - Student Council

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9:

Robotics:

Reminder: there is a Robotics meeting after school today. Meet outside of room 201! - Mme Chan & Mme McCormack

Cross Country:

Congratulations to all of our Duke runners that competed yesterday at the regional meet at Sunnybrook Park.  It was a beautiful day and over 75 runners gave everything they had for Duke.  Every single runner out on the course gave their best effort and made us all proud.  It was wonderful to see the perseverance out on the course, but also the incredible support that the students gave to each other while they were competing.  There are many runners moving on to the conference finals next week and we will let those athletes know soon.  Thank you for a great day Duke! - Cross Country Coaches

Book Fair:

 The Book Fair is open today! During lunch 11:05 - 11:30 am for grades 4 - 6 only. During afternoon recess for grades 1 - 3 only.  After school until 4:00 pm. - Ms. Austin

Grade 7/8 Girls Basketball:

Tryouts for Girls 7/8 basketball will be held next Tuesday, October 15th at 2:45 PM in the Woodfield gym. Sign up on EMA. - Mme. Kittask

Grade 7/8 Girls Football:

The Grade 7/8 Girls Football team will have a practice tomorrow morning at 7:30 am. -  Ms. Oliveira, Mr. Aishford

Grade 5/6 Boys Soccer:

The boys are reminded that there is no practice tomorrow morning and no need to arrive early as we will be travelling to Morse for our tournament after the morning announcements.  See you tomorrow! - Mr. Pedlar, Mr. Boccia

Student Council:

 Our Harvest Food Drive is going strong, and we’re so proud of all the donations that have come in so far. Let’s keep up the amazing effort as we help support those in need this Thanksgiving weekend. Tomorrow is the last day to bring in your food donations, so let’s finish strong! Every can, box, or item makes a difference in someone’s life. Thanks Duke- Let’s show how we care. - Mme Anastasi, Mme Frost, Ms. Kerr

Pickleball:

Pickleball today will be for Grade 8s only. Mondays will be for grade 7, Wednesdays for grade 8. New members are still welcome. No experience or equipment necessary, although you must wear appropriate shoes for the gym. Meet Mr. Butters at 11:15 am outside door 1C by the SH gym. Eat lunch first. - Mr. Butters

TUESDAY OCTOBER 8:

Book Fair:

The Book Fair is open today!  During lunch - 11:05-11:30 AM for grades 7 - 8 only.  During afternoon recess for grades 1 - 3 only.  During Curriculum Night, from 5 - 7 pm. - Ms. Austin

Grade 7/8 Girls Basketball:

Tryouts for Girls 7/8 basketball will be held next Tuesday, October 15 at 2:45 PM in the Woodfield gym. Sign up on EMA. - Mme. Kittask

Student Council:

This is a gentle reminder to all the student council members that we will be meeting at lunch in room 209. See you all then.- Mme Anastasi, Mme Frost, Ms. Kerr

Harvest Food Drive:

A reminder that the Student Council is having a Harvest Food Drive in support of the Nourish East End Food Bank.  We invite everyone to contribute by donating non-perishable food items until October 10.  Donations can be dropped off in the bin located at the front of the lobby. We look forward to making a positive difference together - Student Council

Primary Choir:

There will be a Primary Choir rehearsal today at lunch. Please meet Ms. Pierce and Monsieur Marconi outside the lunchroom at 11:05 am -  Ms. Pierce and Monsieur Marconi

MONDAY OCTOBER 7:

Drama Club:

Due to the Cross Country meet, there will be no Drama Club meeting this week. We will meet again next week.- Mr. Pedlar

Grade 5/6 Girls Soccer:

Due to the Cross Country meet tomorrow, there will be no practice after school for the girls soccer team. We will meet later in the week. - Mr. Boccia, Mr. Pedlar

Book Fair: 

The Book Fair is open today!  During lunch - 11:-05-11:30 for grades 4 - 6 only and during afternoon recess for grades 1 - 3 only.  It is also open after-school until 4:00 pm.- Ms. Austin

Pickleball Club:

Pickleball today will be for Grade 7s only. Mondays will be for grade 7, Wednesdays for Grade 8. New members are still welcome. No experience or equipment necessary, although you must wear appropriate shoes for the gym. Meet Mr. Butters at 11:15 am outside door 1C by the SH gym. - Mr. Butters