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We are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.
Land Acknowledgement of Mi'kma'ki
Special events/meetings/written:
“I (we) would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources, but instead recognized Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.”
Daily use:
“I (we) would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.”
Pronunciation:
Mi’kma’ki – Meegmagee
Mi’kmaq/Mi’kmaw - Meegmaw
Wolastoqiyik – Woolastuk
Definitions:
Mi’kma’ki – Ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People (NS, NB, PEI, Gaspe of Quebec)
Wolastoqiyik – “People of the beautiful river” Indigenous Peoples living along the St. John River (NB)
Unceded – Never surrendered, unyielded. Refers to land and resources in the acknowledgement.
Treaty – A formally concluded and ratified agreement between nations.
If you have any questions about the Land Acknowledgement or would like further explanation on the meaning behind the acknowledgement please feel free to get in touch.
Wela’lioq,
2023-2024 Bayview Calendar
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Welcome to the 2023/2024 School Year
Bayview Office Hours: 8:00am to 3:30pm
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Daily Announcements
Thursday, April 25, 2024
WE HAVE STUDENTS AND STAFF AT BAYVIEW WITH SEVERE NUT/TREE NUT ALLERGIES, SEAFOOD & EGG ALLERGIES & SCENT SENSITIVITIES
CAFE MEAL CHOICES for TODAY
1. Homemade Hamburger and Potato Wedges
2. Greek Pasta Salad & Corn Bread
Both ~ Elementary & Jr High
Grade 6-9
Friday: Track practice for ALL athletes at Bayvew pick up 5pm
Elementary
Elementary from Ms. Noel
Elementary Bracelet club will meet in the Library, Friday at lunch recess
Jr High
PVEC Any current grade 9 students who are interested in participating in Park View's next Europe Trip during March Break 2026 are asked to attend an important information meeting on Thursday May 2nd, at Park View, in the Cafeteria at 7pm. If you are unable to attend, but would like more information please reach out to chelsea.king@gnspes.ca
Jazz Band Thursday, April 25th is the day the Jazz Band travels to Halifax to perform at the Atlantic Music Festival. We will leave from school that morning and get home by 6pm
Jr. High – from Ms. Noel
There is NO Jr High Bracelet Club this week.
JR HIGH DANCE: There will be a junior high "glow stick" dance this evening from 7-9:30pm in the cafeteria for students in Grades 6-9. The cost is $8. Bring extra money for treats and glow sticks. We will be providing a glow stick bracelet for each student and there will be some for purchase as well. Jr high students - you can no longer sign a guest in, as the deadline was the end of the day Tuesday. Mr. Eason will let you know if your guest is unable to attend. Please be sure your ride is here to pick you up right after the dance.
Upcoming
Scholastic Book Fair Monday April 29, Tuesday April 30 and Wednesday May 1.
Next CLT Days – Wednesday May 8 & 29
(Dismissal times 12:40 Elem; 1:45 Jr High)
June NO CLT days
May 2 – Elementary Showcase Day, parents & community invited
May 3 – No School for Students – Regional Inservice Day
May 21-24 Fundraiser BOTTLE DROP week
May 23 Jr High Band Concert
June 5 & 6, Elementary Spring Concerts
June 5 Friends of Bayview Social for Volunteers
June 13 Jr High Closing Dance
June 26 Awards Day – parents/families welcome
Jr High 9:15-11
Elementary 12:45-2:10
June 26 Grade 9 Closing
June 28 NO SCHOOL for Students, Marking and Assessment Day
June 28 LAST day of SCHOOL, Early Dismissal
WE ARE A NUT/TREE NUT, SEAFOOD & EGG AWARE SCHOOL:
**This means that we have students/staff at BCS with severe allergies and sensitivities.
- Within our school community there are several students who have a potentially life-threatening allergy (anaphylaxis) to foods, predominantly to peanuts/tree nuts, shellfish, and eggs.
Nuts/Tree Nuts: This includes almond, cashew, hazelnut, pistachio,etc.
Egg Allergy: Including, but not limited to egg salad, egg salad sandwiches, and boiled eggs with your child.
Seafood: This includes shellfish and some types of fish.
- We feel the best way to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to these students is to respectfully ask for the co-operation of the parents/guardians within this school community to talk to your children about severe food allergies and please follow the below avoidance strategies:
- Eat only food which they have brought from home unless it is packaged, clearly labelled and approved by their parents.
- Wash hands with soap and water before and after eating.
- Not share food, utensils or containers.
- Place food on a napkin or wax paper rather than in direct contact with a desk or table.
We encourage you to create an account in order to receive notices. Items you will be able to pay for online are: cafeteria meals and snacks, student supplies fee (grades P-3 and jr high), class trips, etc. Please create your account over the summer !
BLANK 23-24 Registration Form_Sudent BCS.docxRegistration Form 2024-2025 FILLABLE.pdfFood Banks/options:
BCS recognizes that this can be difficult times for families financially. Please reach out to us if you need support as we have access to services that can help students/families. If we don't have them, we can always work to point folks in the right direction.
Food Banks/options:
· Chester Foodbank open Wednesdays and will stay open as long as they have food
· Bridgewater foodbank open Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3:30pm
· Liverpool food is open as normal (Tuesdays 10-1)
· Mahone Bay Food Bank (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:00-11:00)
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