Symmes – D’Arcy McGee Update – 9/6/24

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Upcoming Events for Students

• Please see the attached poster advertising some fall activities for students

Activities for Families

• Please see the attached poster from Connexions advertising fall events for families

IEP Presentation

• I have attached a PowerPoint presentation that details the resources and supports we offer to students who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

STO Passes

• We have been distributing STO passes for our new grade 7 students
• These passes can be used for free on the weekends and in the evenings
• Please encourage your child to pick up their pass at our reception office during lunch

Affirming Names

• We are now able to support our non-binary and trans students by having their affirming name, gender marker and pronouns appear on school documents
• I have attached some information and a request form to this email if it pertains to your child

Sexuality Curriculum

• Here is a link to the Ministry of Education’s comprehension guide to Sexuality Education in the province of Quebec:

http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/en/non-teaching-professionals/dossiers/sexuality-education/content/secondary/

• If you would like to have your child exempt from portions of the curriculum, please refer to the attached procedures and request form

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

Upcoming Dates

• 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 weekend!

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