Welcome back to another week of school.  Only 24 more school days before the Christmas break.  Hard to believe, actually, but we have a ton of work to do in those 24 days! Hopefully this week we will be finishing our "Ma famille" unit, as we finish our our dream homes.  Mr. Duplessie will be coming to help us put Audacity over the pictures that you have chosen for your "Masion de rêve" on Wednesday, so Monday and Tuesday will be getting prepared for his arrival. Thursday and Friday will be our regualar routine, which is always nice to have for a change.  Don't forget to wear school colors, blue and white on Friday to show your support for our food drive.  Canned soup and crackers are the recommended donation items, but we will welcome any donation. Have a great week everyone.  Work hard for the next 24 school days and you can rest up over the break!

Tomorrow is wear something blue for bullying and backwards for the local food banks, I hope that you all participate in these two great causes!

Harkins has dedicated Friday, November 18 as Backwards Day in support of local food banks. Friday, November 18th, has also been designated as wear blue day to support "Bully Awareness Month".  We as a school, city, province, country and world need to set examples of how we can work together in harmony. A simple act of wearing an article of  blue clothing , shows that we all want to help our children learn how to receive/give that positive attention that is craved by us all. Harkins staff looks forward to seeing  the waves of blue clothing worn backwards on Friday.

Robbie's family is having a benefit to help him raise money for a diabetic pump on Sunday November 20th at the Newcastle Firehall.  There will be live entertainment including Susan Butler and many more.  Also there will be a silent auction, bake sale and much more. Please come help support our Robbie on his venture to get a diabetic pump.  This will make his life much easier!  Your generosity is greatly appreciated!