Good morning, Moody.

Please welcome Mr. Siamer who is in for Mr. Pillsbury and Ms. Shepard who is in for Ms. Wong.

Our Nut Break Supervisors for today are Mr. Lynch, Mr. Budai and Mme Grayston.

Yearbook team - there is a meeting at lunch today for all yearbook team members.

Reminder to Mrs. Reichert's Music Expo classes to please bring pencil crayons to class today.

Reminder to Rainbow Club that we will be meeting today at lunch instead of Thursday. See you at lunch in room 217!

Dodgeball today! 12:45 sharp. French Fries vs. Belgian Waffles in game 1. Game 2 has the Chunky Pengys vs. The Average Joes. See everyone in the gym.

​Leadership announcement - For day 2 of RAC week, we would like to acknowledge the importance of taking care of yourself and seeking help when it is needed. So, you may be thinking…why is it so important to take care of myself and get help if I need it? Well, here are some shocking statistics about Mental Health in Canada:

• Half of Canadians will have faced some level of mental health issues by the time they turn 40.
• Younger people in Canada are the group most likely to have a mental health condition.
• Approximately 1.2 million children and young people in Canada are affected by mental illness.
• And Almost 4,000 people die by suicide in Canada every year.
  
  So what can we do about it? TALK…don't wait!  talk to someone you trust about your problems and don't be afraid to reach out to a health care professional, your teacher, or a trusted adult. And to help with your overall happiness, share some kindness…studies also show that doing kind things for others can:

• Lower levels of stress hormones
• Increase trust and reduce fear and anxiety
• And Build self-esteem
  
  It is also important to get fresh air daily, eat a well-balanced diet, reduce your screen time, and find time to do activities you enjoy with friends and family. And sometimes you just need to vent, so today we are trying something new…If you have a problem that you want to get rid of, write it down and drop it off in our confidential drop box station today in the MPR – we will make sure it is recycled confidentially and you can spend the rest of the day enjoying the great weather or hanging with some friends, or enjoying some open gym time. But don't forget, if you're problems are weighing you down and the drop box doesn't sound like a good solution, reach out to someone, and GET the HELP you need…show yourself some kindness, so you will be able to share it with others. Thanks, EMMSOTA and make sure to stay safe and take care of yourself!​
  

Have a great day, everyone.