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    Principal Laine’s Weekly Newsletter

    Hi,

    I hope you are doing well.

    Here is some information for this week:

    Covid-19 Update

    • We currently have ZERO cases of Covid-19 in our school

    Updated Mask Mandates

    • The Province announced earlier this week that as of November 15th,  secondary students are no longer required to wear masks when they are in class or for Extra-Curricular activities
    • They are still required to wear masks when they are in common areas such as hallways and school buses
    • Please refer to the attached letter from the WQSB with these details
    • Students can choose to continue to wear a mask in class if they prefer

    Remembrance Day

    • We will be hosting a virtual assembly on November 11th in honour of Remembrance Day
    • We are collecting photos of family members who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces
    • If you would like to contribute a photo, please send it directly to jpiercey@wqsb.qc.ca by Monday November 8th

    Upcoming Dates

    • November 15th – PD Day – no school for students
    • November 19th – Student Progress Reports published to the parent portal
    • November 26th – PD Day – no school for students

    Have a great weekend!

    Tara Laine

    Principal

    D’Arcy McGee High School ~ Symmes Junior High School

    819-684-7472 x 437001

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