Principal Laine’s Weekly Update

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Covid-19 Symptoms Protocol

• Please refer to the attached document for the most up-to-date symptoms protocol
• English
• French

Black History Month

• February is Black History Month
• Please visit our website to watch our daily video announcements where we are featuring stories about Black Canadians

Sexuality Curriculum

• Additional resources to complement the Sexuality Curriculum are now available on our website at:  https://symmesdarcy.westernquebec.ca/about/parent-resources/ 
• These resources include the content that is covered at each grade level as well as tips on how to talk about this topic with your child

LGBTQ+ Parent Group

• Starting on March 9^th, Jeunesse Idem is offering a 6 week program to support parents with a gender-diverse child
• For more information please email jeunesseidem@gmail.com

CISSS Survey

• The CISSS of Outaouais is looking for feedback on ways to improve health and wellness services for youth in our community
• For more information and to complete the survey, please visit:  https://cisss-outaouais.gouv.qc.ca/news/aire-ouverte-un-sondage-pour-les-jeunes-de-12-a-25-ans-de-loutaouais-et-leurs-parents/

Graduation – Save the Date!

• Our grade 11 graduation ceremony will be held during the day on June 27^th – we have not yet determined the start time
• We will send out detailed information in the spring

Please remember that Monday February 7^th and Tuesday February 8^th are PD days (no school for students).

Have a nice weekend!