October 24/2024


The CANTEEN SPECIAL for Thursday is Pasta Alfredo For $5.50 And Chicken Nuggets & Fries For $6.75


Reminder for those who are participating in the Canadian Intermediate and Senior MATHEMATICS COMPETITION that we will meet a lunch, room 301, Today, Thursday, October 24th to do a couple of spicy level questions for practice.


CHESS CLUB is on at lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 314, come to challenge your friends to the world’s oldest board game. All levels of player are welcome.


FRENCH CLUB is on Thursdays at lunch in room 204 for an exciting mix of games, sing-alongs and cultural fun.
For more details, feel free to contact Ms. Peresada and let’s go on this beautiful journey of learning French together.


The GREEN TEAM is hosting a bottle drive from October 21st – 31st, Please bring your recyclable cans and bottles to your Block A class and you could win Krispy Kreme Donuts for the entire class !!


SANDS LIBRARY SCARY STORY CONTEST. Do you like to be scared? Do you like to scare others? Do you like to read scary stories? Sands Library is sponsoring a Scary Story Contest
If you’ve ever read a horror story, had someone tell you one, or maybe even exchanged a tale or two around a campfire, then come to the library, and enter our contest.
You could win a Chapters gift card. Winners will be announced on November 1st Good luck, everyone!


“Are you interested in having a positive impact in the community? SANDS LEOS CLUB is a student-led club that provides leadership opportunities while giving back to the community through activities and fundraisers such as this week’s food drive. The Leos meet Mondays at lunch in Mr. Jamieson’s room (304) and all students are welcome.


Grads of 2025, it is time to book your GRAD PHOTOS, please scan the QR code on the Artona posters around the school, or book directly from the Artona.com website. Photos will take place January 17th – January 24th, 2025. All information is on their website.


HALLOWEEN DANCE! We are going to have an awesome photo booth, great music, and even better food, we know you’ll have an eerie good time!
The dance will be on October 30th, doors open at 6:30PM.
Today is your last chance to get your ticket for $10 at lunch in the foyer receive a free donut at the dance!


Reminder to all GRADE 8’S, you are required to attend a mandatory FLEX in the Library according to last name.
Monday, October 28th Grade 8’s Last names A-K and Tuesday, October 29th Grade 8’s Last names L-Z


WINNERS OF THE DROP EVERYTHING AND READ CHALLENGE!Thank you to the English teachers and their students for Dropping Everything and Reading! Congratulations to the following winners:
Block A – Ms McCutcheon, Ms Evans and Ms Nikas
Block B- Ms Nikas, and Ms Vandop, and Ms Evans
Block C – Ms McCutcheon and Ms Papakosta
Block D – Ms McCutcheon and Ms Papakosta
Great reading, Sands!


Get ready for SPOOKY SPIRIT WEEK alert! Starting on Monday October 28th wear your PJ’s,
Tuesday wear all black,
Wednesday is jersey day,
Thursday wear your costume, and
Friday celebrate Diwali with cultural attire! We can’t wait to see your outfits!