Island View High School

November 20th, 2020

• Today is the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. People and organizations around the country participate in this day to help raise awareness, address issues the community faces and honor the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Today we show our support by wearing the colors of the transgender flag: Pink, Blue &/or White.

• Beginning Monday, November 23, 2020 Student Council will be collecting donations for an Eastern Passage Holiday Toy Drive. Toy donations will be accepted at the office until Friday, November 27, 2020. *Plush toys are not accepted due to sanitization concerns. *

• Calling all Devils! This year our annual coffee house is going virtual in the form of Devils Got Talent! To participate in this exciting event, fill out the Google Form available on all of our social media platforms. All applications are due by November 30th!

• Today’s mental health tip:

Quiet your mind: Try meditation and mindfulness. Relaxation exercises can improve your state of mind and outlook on life. In fact, research shows that meditation may help you feel calm and enhance the effects of therapy. many people who practice mindfulness find that they are less likely to get caught up in worries about the future or regrets over the past, are less preoccupied within their thoughts, and are better able to form deep connections with others, benefits of meditation include better focus and concentration, improved self-awareness and self-esteem, lower levels of stress and anxiety, and fostering kindness.

• Grad photos are scheduled for the following dates:
November 23 (After Lunch)
November 24
December 7
December 8
December 9

School Photo Retakes – November 23 morning only.

All grad photo sessions must be booked online.  Please visit the school’s website.

• Applications for Parking Permits may be made through the school’s website.

• There are a number of upcoming scholarships.  Please check in Guidance for details.

• St. FX University will be hosting a virtual information session on December 1st at 6:30PM. Students will learn about programs, admission requirements, scholarships, and more. Interested students can get more information and register at stfx.ca/info or check in Guidance.

Athletics

Today: Girls Basketball Practice, 2:30 to 3:30