Students at Symmes and D’Arcy had the opportunity to participate in a candle-making session led by Ginny R. from Cup of Intention. Miss. Kate White has organized some fantastic extracurricular activities for students for the 2023-2024 school year. Check out our Events Calendar at https://symmesdarcyscene.weebly.com/ for more upcoming events!

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Please note that I am sending this week’s update one day early.

Here is some information for this week:

Report Cards/Parent-Teacher Interviews

• Term 2 report cards will be published to the portal by 3pm on February 23^rd
• Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held in our school gymnasium on Thursday February 29^th, 5:30pm-8:30pm
• Please click on the following link to book your individual timeslots with your child’s teachers:

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/PTISymmesDArcyMcGeeHighSchool@wqsb.qc.ca/bookings/

2024 – 2025 Course Selection Forms

• Students received their course selection forms earlier this week
• Please review the form with your child and remind them to hand it in to Ms. Pilon in office 221 before March Break
• I have also attached the forms to this email

Upcoming Events

• Please see the attached poster advertising upcoming events at our school

Session for Parents

• Please click on the following link for information on an upcoming event for parents regarding recognizing mental health issues in children:

https://rcwo.org/events/mental-health-event-how-do-i-recognize-mental-health-issues-in-my-child/

Upcoming Dates

• March 1^st– PD Days
• March 4^th – 8^th – BREAK

Take care,

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

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Black Spirit Week

• To celebrate Black History Month, our Black Student Alliance has organized a Black Spirit Week
• Please watch the following student-made video for more information:

Extra-Help

• In-person academic support is available to all students after school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in our library until 6pm
• On-line academic support is available to all students by appointment by accessing this link:

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SymmesDArcyMcGeeHighSchool@wqsb.qc.ca/bookings/

• Please note that there is no cost to families for this support

Course Selection Forms – 2024-2025

• Students will receive their course selection forms next Monday for the 2024-2025 school year
• I have attached copies of these forms to this email as well
• Your child should return this form to Ms. Pilon in office 221 by February 29^th
• Our guidance team is presenting to all current grade 10 students over the next two weeks to explain graduation requirements and to answer questions about elective courses

Mean Girls Junior

• Our talented students are starring in Mean Girls Jr.
• Performances are Thursday February 22^nd – Saturday February 24^th at 7pm
• Tickets at the door are $7 for students of all ages and $10 for adults
• Doors open for general admission seating at 6:30pm

2024 Graduation Ceremony – Save The Date!

• June 25^th, 2pm in our school Gymnasium
• Please note that each graduate can invite up to 4 guests
• Seating will be done in advance using a lottery system
• More information to come!

Upcoming Dates

• March 1^st– PD Days
• March 4^th – 8^th – BREAK

Have a great weekend!

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

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.  We are so proud of how hard our D’Arcy students worked this week during our midterm session!

Here is some information for this week:

Term 2 Report Cards

• Report cards will be published to the Parent Portal on February 23^rd

Parent-Teacher Interviews

• Thursday February 29^th – 5:30pm-8:30pm
• Parents will receive a link to book their appointments on February 23^rd

June Exam Period

• Please note that our formal final exam period will take place between June 10^th-June 21^st
• Students in all grades write final exams

Upcoming Dates

• February 12^th & 13^th – PD Days
• March 4^th – 8^th – BREAK

Have a great weekend!

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

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

D’Arcy McGee Midterms

• February 5^th – 9^th
• I have attached the midterm schedule for our D’Arcy students to this email
• 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

• Regular classes will be running during the times when your child does not have an exam scheduled

Graduation Photos – Make Up Date

• If your graduating child was absent during photo day, please access the following link to book a timeslot on February 19^th:

https://studiolapommeverte.datedechoix.com/main.php?language=english

WQSB Bus Safety Campaign

• Please visit the following links to learn more about the WQSB Bus Safety Campaign:

EN: https://westernquebec.ca/safeguarding-bus-transportation-wqsbs-commitment-to-bus-safety/

FR: https://westernquebec.ca/fr/proteger-le-transport-par-autobus-lengagement-de-la-cswq-a-la-securite-des-autobus/

Upcoming Dates

• February 5^th – 9^th – D’Arcy Midterms
• February 12^th & 13^th – PD Days
• March 4^th – 8^th – BREAK

Have a great weekend!

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

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Transportation

• We are aware that there have been some challenges with some bus routes since our return from the holidays
• Please know that we are working closely with the transportation department at the WQSB to help resolve these issues
• I have attached instructions on how to download the WQSB app to receive notifications regarding bus delays/cancellations

Heritage College Open House

• This drop-in event is taking place this Sunday, January 28^th between 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Parents and students from all grade levels are welcome to come tour the campus, meet with teachers and staff and learn about the different programs

https://www.cegep-heritage.qc.ca/future-students/open-house

English Parents’ Committee Association of Quebec

• Parents are encouraged to join the EPCA Facebook page by clicking on this link: https://www.facebook.com/EPCAQuebec/

Upcoming Dates

• February 5^th – 9^th – D’Arcy Midterms (attendance mandatory)
• February 12^th & 13^th – PD Days

Have a great weekend!

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

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Catch-Up Plan

• As you may have heard in the media, the Province has provided some funding to support students who may require additional academic support following the recent teacher strike
• We are developing our plan and will be offering this support to students who are at risk of failing or are at risk of not obtaining a necessary credit(s) for graduation
• We will reach out to families directly in a separate email next week for identified at risk students

Grade 7 & 8 Promotion Policy

• Please see the attached promotion policy for Symmes students
• Please note that D’Arcy students are promoted by course and not by grade – for example, if they fail grade 9 math, they may be required to repeat just this course

Graduation Photos – Make Up Date

• If your graduating child was absent during photo day, please access the following link to book a timeslot on February 19^th:

https://studiolapommeverte.datedechoix.com/main.php?language=english

Upcoming Dates

• February 5^th – 9^th – D’Arcy Midterms (attendance mandatory)
• February 12^th & 13^th – PD Days

Have a great weekend!

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