This week, students participated in a highly anticipated field trip to Les Cavernes Arbraska Laflèche, where they explored caves and went Ziplining. Stay Tuned for more exciting field trip hosted by Miss Kate White.
To sign up for activities, please visit Miss White’s website, “THE SCENE”: https://symmesdarcyscene.weebly.com/

Dear Families,

This will be my last update for 2023!

It’s been a great week at school filled with hot chocolate, PJs and fun – lots of learning too!

Here is some information:

WQSB Communications Survey

• If you would like to give your opinion on the WQSB communications strategy, please visit https://westernquebec.ca to complete a short survey

Graduation Photos

• If your grade 11 child had their photos taken this week, the pictures are now available online to view and purchase
• Please see the attached instructions on how to access your photos
• Students were given a card with their webcode and were also asked to take a picture of the card with their phones just in case

Upcoming Dates

• December 25^th – January 5^th – Winter Break
• January 8^th – PD Day
• February 5^th – 9^th – D’Arcy McGee midterm week – attendance required

Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season.  I hope you are able to spend time with the ones you love.

Take care,

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

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.  It was so nice to welcome our students back to school today!

Here is some information for this week:

Graduation Photos

• Grade 11 grad photos will take place, by appointment, on December 18^th, 19^th and 20^th
• Use this link to book: 

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

New York City!

• Grade 7, 8 and 9 students are invited to New York City this spring!
• Please see the attached information sheets for details
• Please note that a $275 deposit is due next Wednesday December 20^th
• Space is limited!

Holiday Donation Drive

• We are collecting donations to support our community – please see the attached list
• Students can receive raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize

Upcoming Dates

• December 25^th – January 5^th – Winter Break
• January 8^th – PD Day
• February 5^th – 9^th – D’Arcy McGee formal midterm week – attendance required

Have a great weekend!

Tara LaineDirectricePrincipalSymmes-D’Arcy McGee High School

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

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

Here is some information for this week:

Strike Action

• Please see the attached letter from the WQSB
• School will be closed December 8^th – 14^th
• All extra-curricular and athletics events are cancelled during this time

WQSB Survey

• The WQSB is seeking feedback on school board communications
• Please see the attached letter with an embedded survey

Graduation Photos

• Please note that the photography studio has opened up an additional date for photos – December 20^th
• Parents will have until December 14^th to book their grade 11 child’s photo session here:

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

• Please see the attached flyer for additional information

Upcoming Dates

• December 8^th – 14^th – Strike Action
• December 25^th – January 5^th – Winter Break
• February 5^th – 9^th – D’Arcy McGee formal midterm week – attendance required

Take care,

Tara LaineDirectricePrincipalSymmes-D’Arcy McGee High School

List of donatable items for the Holiday Donation Drive. Students can bring as many items as they like, and they will receive the number of raffle tickets indicated next to the items. The raffle tickets get them a chance to win gift cards to local eateries around the school. Donation items can be brought to room 222, and they will receive their raffle ticket(s) from Ms. Ezekiel—the donation drive runs until Dec. 18th.  

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.  Thank you to all the parents who attended our Parent-Teacher Interview evening last night.

Here is some information for this week:

Strike Action

• Please see the attached letter from the WQSB
• School will be closed December 8^th – 14^th
• All extra-curricular and athletics events are cancelled during this time
• The Lafleche ziplining activity originally scheduled for December 14^th has been postponed to January 17^th

January/February Activities

• Please see the attached poster advertising upcoming events

Babysitting Course

• Due to popular demand, we have added an additional date (March 1^st, 9am-4pm) for students interested in receiving their babysitting certification
• Please reach out directly to Ms. Kate White if you would like to register your child:  kwhite@wqsb.qc.ca

Upcoming Dates

• December 8^th – 14^th – Strike Action
• December 25^th – January 5^th – Winter Break
• February 5^th – 9^th – D’Arcy McGee formal midterm week – attendance required

Have a nice weekend.