Symmes – D’Arcy McGee Update – 8/30/24

Dear Families,

What a great start for our students!

The return to school has been very smooth and the building has been filled with positive energy.

This is a link to the video announcement that welcomed back our students and advertised some fun start-up events:

Here is some information for this week:

Tuesday September 3^rd

• ALL students are expected to be at school

Fall Baseball

• Baseball evaluations will be held on Monday September 2nd at the Aydelu baseball diamond
• Students who are 15-18 years old will meet on the field at 10am
• Students who are 12-14 years old will meet on the field at noon
• If your child did not have a chance to sign up this week, they are still able to attend the evaluations
• Students must bring their own equipment including baseball cleats, a batting helmet, gloves and a bat
• Please email Ms. Brown at slbrown@wqsb.qc.ca if you have any questions or cannot attend the evaluations

Volunteer Coaches

• Please contact Carlos Brown cabrown@wqsb.qc.ca or Chris Byrne chrisbyrne@wqsb.qc.ca if you are interested in volunteering with one of our athletics teams this year
• A list of sports available can be found on the school website:

School Photos

• School photos will take place on October 1^st
• We will communicate the make-up date once it has been confirmed with our photographer

Europe Trip

• There are still some spots available for D’Arcy students to participate in our March break trip to Spain and Portugal
• Please reach out directly to Ms. Lisa Richardson lrichardson@wqsb.qc.ca for more details

Annual General Assembly (AGA)

• The AGA for Symmes parents will be in our auditorium on September 18^th at 6pm
• The AGA for D’Arcy parents will be in our auditorium on September 25^th 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

Supplies

• I have attached a list of suggested school supplies to this email
• Individual teachers will inform students of any additional items they may require
• If you need support in purchasing any items, please reach out to me directly for confidential assistance

Admin/Guidance Support/Attendance

• Vice-Principal Kate Smith – responsible for students with last names A-L:  katesmith@wqsb.qc.ca
• Vice-Principal Chris Byrne – responsible for students with last names M-Z: chrisbyrne@wqsb.qc.ca
• Guidance Counselor Holly Richardson – responsible for students with last names A-F: hrichardson@wqsb.qc.ca
• Guidance Counselor Danielle Nikota – responsible for students with last names G-M: dnikota@wqsb.qc.ca
• Guidance Counselor Franny Maloney – responsible for students with last names N-Z: fmaloney@wqsb.qc.ca
• Please remember to report all students absences by emailing: sdmattendance@wqsb.qc.ca

Upcoming Dates

• September 2^nd – Holiday
• September 13^th – PD Day
• September 18^th – AGA Symmes
• September 25^th – AGA D’Arcy McGee
• September 30^th – National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day)
• October 1^st – School Photos

Have a great long weekend!

Take care,

Tara Laine Directrice Principal Symmes-D’Arcy McGee High School