Today is an important day, Friday March 8th is International Women’s Day.
With well over a century of history and change, the first International Women's Day (IWD) was held in March 1911. IWD isn't country, group, or organization specific. It's a day of collective global activism and celebration that belongs to all those committed to forging women's equality. 
World-renowned feminist, journalist and activist, Gloria Steinem, reportedly once explained:
"The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights."
So together, let's all help fight the good fight. All IWD activity is valid, that's what makes IWD so inclusive. Join in and make IWD your day by doing what you can to support and advance women.
Today and every day, honour the women in your life … grandma’s, mother, aunts, sisters, female friends & neighbours, co-workers, and your TEACHERS and school staff.
Everyone, especially males, should work to INSPIRE INCLUSION to create equity in our community and society.
 
Congratulations to Chanel C. and Isax Z., this week’s Reading Riot prize draw winners! Please claim your prizes in the library.

Do you like the outdoors? Are you interested in McMath's amazing Strathcona trip this May?  Parent permission forms are available outside Ms Phillpotts' classroom, the old C212 classroom.  Forms will be due on Tuesday, March 12th at lunch.  Thanks!

Track and Field practices start this Sunday at Minoru at 10:00 am (not 9am as the clocks go forward!). Please meet your coaches in the stands. Dress for the weather - we run rain or shine!

Hey Wildcats!  McMath Dance Team is hosting a workshop on Tuesday, March 12th on the big stage from 3:00-4:00 pm.  All levels are welcome, and no experience is needed!  Come learn a fun dance choregraphed by our team members.  More information is available on our Instagram @mcmathdanceteam.  Hope to see you there!!!

Attention Wildcats!  Have you lost your water bottle, shoes, lunch?  Make sure to check the lost and found outside of the office by the microwaves.  Unclaimed lunch containers with food inside will be thrown out at the end of the week.