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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
CLT Day Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Dismissal times: Elem 12:40 / JH 1:45
WE HAVE STUDENTS AND STAFF AT BAYVIEW WITH SEVERE NUT/TREE NUT ALLERGIES, SEAFOOD & EGG ALLERGIES & SCENT SENSITIVITIES
CAFE MEAL CHOICES for TODAY
1. Macaroni Goulash with Caesar Salad
2. Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Both ~ Elementary & Jr High
Grade 6-9 Wednesday: The HJ athletes have been invited to CAMS for a mini high jump competition today. We will be leaving Bayview at 2:10. Last year we did the female competition first then the male competition. If you can help with drives let Ms Davidson know.
Thursday: HJ and Hurdle practice 7am
There is also another track meet for all throws and LJ and TJ on Thursday at KES. IF you would like to go a link was emailed to your parents on Sunday.
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
Jr. GIrls softball practice After school today from 3:30-5.
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 Reminder of our last Jazz Band rehearsal before music festival during lunch on Wednesday, April 24th. We will practice and then eat.
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. Remember to wear black or navy pants and shoes, and a white top.
Jr. High – from Ms. Noel Students attending "Girls with Goals" on Thursday at NSCC are reminded they need their permission forms returned to Ms. Noel as soon as possible.
There is NO Jr High Bracelet Club this week.
There is no regular "Drop in" on Friday in the SchoolsPlus room.
Jr. High GSA will meet on Friday in the SchoolsPlus Room.
JR HIGH DANCE: There will be a junior high "glow stick" dance tomorrow (April 25) from 7-9:30pm in the cafeteria. All students from Grades 6-9 are invited to attend. The cost is $8
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
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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