MSS students have reached the halfway point of first semester. Midterms will be handed out soon for students to check their progress throughout the semester. As we slowly progress past midterms and into the snowy season it will soon be time to bundle up and hunker down on studying for exams.
Last week was Treaty Recognition Week. The purpose of this week is to honour the importance of treaty rights and educate people on treaty relationships between the government and Indigenous people. Treaty Recognition Week was put in place in 2016 as part of the Ontario government’s work to reconcile with its Indigenous population. In recognition, MSS had a land acknowledgment on Monday, November 6th and a feast the previous week in preparation. An educator at MSS, Diane Debassige, wants this education to extend beyond Treaty Recognition Week. Through working with teachers at the school, she is hoping to incorporate Indigenous education in the classroom. She is assisting teachers in signing out copies of the book Four Voices, The Great Manitoulin Treaty of 1862 so they can incorporate the information learned into their lessons when relevant.
The MSS gymnastics team is back and looking for new members! The club boasts, “fun, flexibility, fitness and friendly competition!” Everyone is welcome to join the team, it is open to recreational and competitive gymnasts, including beginners. Their first practice will be Friday, November 17th after school.
A new school club, Headstrong, had its first meeting on Monday, November 6th. Headstrong’s purpose is to provide support and raise awareness for students experiencing mental health struggles. On top of this, Headstrong aims to create a positive and inclusive environment where students feel heard. Headstrong consists of student volunteers as well as faculty leaders Ms. McNeil and the school social worker, Emma.
The robotics team just completed a very successful fundraising event. Their annual Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser is always highly anticipated by school and community members. This year the team sold out of doughnuts within a week, with over 200 boxes being sold. The doughnut deliveries will be made by team members on Friday, November 17th. The profits from this fundraiser will be going towards supporting the team’s trip to the World Championship in Houston, Texas in April.
Want to see the robotics team? Their next community events include the Christmas Craft Fair at the Four Directions Complex on November 18th, and a community technology help session at the Mindemoya Public Library November 25th from 10am to 1am.
Remember: Only five more weeks until Christmas!
Until next time, go, Mustangs, go!
