School District 16 and community partners will be hosting a "Go Girl Festival". The festival will be held at MVHS on Wednesday, May 30th.They are currently seeking a school champion from each school.They will be responsible to help advertise this event and recruit participants as well as attend the day with the girls to supervise. the champion must be named by April 18th. Last year almost 250 girls participated.
On April 10th, students in Grades 5,6.7 and 8 will take part in a Mango Diabetes Journey.Students in grades K-4 to Grade 4 will take part in the Mango Diabetes Journey on April 11th.
ArtworkThe Art Cave, former Vince Brennan's Jewelry Store, is hosting student art this week K to gr5 and gr6 to 8 . If you have any art that can be posted then please let Mr. Hawkes know Tuesday at school.
The Eel Ground School Drama Club had their draw last night for our Easter Basket. The lucky winner was Cindy Ginnish! Thanks to everyone for your support as all money raised goes towards covering the costs of attending the New Brunswick Drama Festival in Fredericton April 30-May 2.
The Eel Ground girls Junior Varsity Volleyball team travelled across the river Wednesday. The girls played in Dr. Losier and came home with 3 wins and two losses. the team was a bit shorthanded but played great as a unit. Coaches, Mrs.Harris and Mrs. K. Francis were really pleased at the parent turnout to support the team. It means a lot to the players. Also if there is anyone who can help out with transportation to and from the games it would be greatly appreciated! The team will have a practice Thursday after school.
The Drama Club will be holding an ice cream sale Thursday at the Band Hall during the noon hour.Treats are $1.00 each and all money goes towards the drama club's trip to Fredericton.
softballThe Nelson Softball Association will be hosting a two day softball skills clinic on May 5 and 6 weekend at the Merle Doyle Field in Nelson. The clinic is open to both boys and girls currently enrolled in any District 16 Middle School. The cost is $12 and includes lunch each day and a clinic T-shirt.Deadline for registration is April 6th.To register, please contact Kevin at 622-4144 or Blake at 625-4629.
dramaThis week April 2-5, there will be practice after school on Monday and Wednesday.All cast members are to attend. We will be drawing for the Easter basket Wednesday at the Eel Ground Bingo.
