Upcoming and Important Dates for June




Wednesday, June 7, 2017:  The Grade 7/8 class is hosting a Water Walk to help people in Africa who don't have access to clean water and often have to travel great distances to get water.  The walk will take place around the school and the 7/8 class had been selling Freezies to support the cause.

Thursday, June 8, 2017:  Birchmount for those students moving forward to the next stage

Thursday, June 8, 2017: Jump Rope for Heart (pm)

Friday, June 9, 2017:  PA Day - no school for students

Wednesday, June 14, 2017:  Professor Jamz Dance A Thon

Friday, June 16, 2017:  STEM Challenge Day

Tuesday, June 20/ Thursday, June 22/ Friday, June 23:  SWIM TO SURVIVE

Thursday, June 29, 2017:  Last Day of Classes for students




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