WESTERN QUÉBEC SCHOOL BOARD

Weekly Update – September 22nd

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Reporting Student Absences

  • If your child is going to be absent from school, or if you need to pick your child up early or drop them off late, please email our attendance office here:

sdmattendance@wqsb.qc.ca

D’Arcy Annual General Assembly

  • We appreciate your understanding and support with this postponed event
  • The AGA for D’Arcy parents will be in our auditorium on September 27th at 6pm
  • The purpose of the AGA is to inform parents of the structures and routines of school as well as to elect the parent representatives to our Governing Board
  • I have attached information about Governing Boards to this email for your information – it’s a great way to get involved!
  • At the AGA, we will also be taking names for potential spots on the WQSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
  • Parents will also have an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher and tour the school

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  • Because September 30th is a Saturday, we will be respecting the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) on Friday, September 29th
  • This day honours the children who did not return home from residential schools as well as the survivors, their families and their communities
  • Recognizing the tragic and painful history and it’s ongoing impacts is a necessary part of the reconciliation process
  • Orange shirts will be on sale all next week at lunch in the Goose Lodge or room 245 for $20

Attendance During Midterms/Exams

  • To help families plan ahead, please note that the formal D’Arcy McGee Midterm period is between February 5th – February 9th, 2024
  • Attendance during midterms and final exams is mandatory and as per the Ministry of Education Guidelines, only the following reasons for student absences will be accepted:
  • Illness or accident confirmed by a medical report or certificate
  • Death of a close relative
  • A court summons
  • Participation in a provincial or national event

Upcoming Dates

  • September 29th – Orange Shirt Day at school
  • September 30th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
  • October 9th – Thanksgiving Holiday
  • October 12th – PD Day
  • October 13th – PD Day
  • October 13th – Progress reports published to the parent portal

Have a great weekend!

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