Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

It was an amazing week at school celebrating Love is Louder!  Our students started the week by cleaning up our community and we will wrap things up with a concert showcasing their many talents tonight.  

Here is some information for this week:

June Final Exams

• June 10^th – 21^st is our official June Exam period
• Some grade levels will also be writing exams on June 7^th with regular classes occurring for other grades
• Attendance during 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

• Please note that the official June exam schedule will be shared with students and parents NEXT WEEK

Upcoming Vaccines

• Public Heath and CISSSO will be offering vaccines (measles and meningitis) to students in May
• Please note that the dates/grades were recently changed by CISSSO – the dates below are correct
• On May 2, grades 7, 8 & 9 will be offered these vaccines
• On May 3, grades 10 & 11 will be offered these vaccines
• Parents with children under the age of 14 missing a vaccine have received a separate email with a consent form and instructions
• I have attached an information booklet to this email
• If you have questions about vaccines, please contact our school nurse directly at: Tara.Carriere@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
• Here is a video that we will be showing to students next week:

Upcoming Dates

• May 2^nd – grades 7, 8 & 9 vaccines
• May 3^rd – grades 10 & 11 vaccines
• May 17^th – PD Day
• May 20^th – Holiday

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:

Love is Louder!

• Next week is our annual Love is Louder week at Symmes – D’Arcy McGee!
• All week we will be promoting kindness, inclusivity and love!
• I have attached a poster to this email that details the daily activities
• To end the week, there will be a concert (poster attached) on Friday April 26^th at 7pm
• Tickets can be purchased at school all week in the cafeteria or at our reception desk
• I encourage you to check out our daily video announcements here as well:

June Final Exams

• June 10^th – 21^st is our official June Exam period
• Some grade levels will also be writing exams on June 7^th with regular classes occurring for other grades
• Attendance during 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

• Please note that the official June exam schedule will be shared with students and parents soon

Upcoming Vaccines

• Public Heath and CISSSO will be offering vaccines (measles and meningitis) to students in May
• Please note that the dates/grades were recently changed by CISSSO – the dates below are correct
• On May 2, grades 7, 8 & 9 will be offered these vaccines
• On May 3, grades 10 & 11 will be offered these vaccines
• Parents with children under the age of 14 missing a vaccine have received a separate email with a consent form and instructions
• I have attached an information booklet to this email
• If you have questions about vaccines, please contact our school nurse directly at: Tara.Carriere@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

PROM!

• Please see the attached UPDATED letter from the student-led Prom committee regarding ticket sales

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

• April 22^nd – April 26^th – Love is Louder week
• May 2^nd – grades 7, 8 & 9 vaccines
• May 3^rd – grades 10 & 11 vaccines
• May 17^th – PD Day

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:

Upcoming Vaccines

• Public Heath and CISSSO will be offering vaccines (measles and meningitis) to students in May
• On May 2, grades 9 & 11 will be offered these vaccines
• On May 3, grades 7, 8, & 10 will be offered these vaccines
• Please note that for students under the age of 14, parental consent is required
• I will be sending more information and consent forms in the coming weeks

PROM!

• Please see the attached letter from the student-led Prom committee regarding ticket sales

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

• April 19^th – PD Day
• May 2^nd – grades 9 & 11 vaccines
• May 3^rd – grades 7. 8 & 10 vaccines

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:

WQSB Communication

• The Western Québec School Board, in an effort to improve its communication to parents, will begin sending email messages and letters directly to parents and guardians rather than sending messages to you through the principals
• The first message they send may be directed to your Junk Folder so please check your Junk Folder for sender nepasrepondre@wqsb.qc.ca in the next day or two for a message from them on the Solar Eclipse

Spring Boutique

• School clothing is once again available!
• Please see the attached flyer and visit the following link if you are interested in ordering:

• Please note that the ordering deadline is April 7^th

Outaouais Earth Day 2024

• Here is some information about upcoming Earth Day events in our community:
  

https://www.facebook.com/events/387506777536881/?ref=newsfeed

Upcoming Vaccines

• Public Heath and CISSSO will be offering vaccines (measles and meningitis) to students in May
• On May 2, grades 9 & 11 will be offered these vaccines
• On May 3, grades 7, 8, & 10 will be offered these vaccines
• Please note that for students under the age of 14, parental consent is required
• I will be sending more information and consent forms in the coming weeks

Upcoming Dates

• April 8^th – PD Day
• April 19^th – PD Day
• May 2^nd – grades 9 & 11 vaccines
• May 3^rd – grades 7. 8 & 10 vaccines

Have a nice weekend!

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

Online Shop (March 25^th – April 7^th)

Hey everyone,

I wanted to let you know that the school merchandise website is now open for orders from March 25th to April 7th. If you’re interested in getting some school gear, be sure to follow the link for more details. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to show your school spirit!

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Re-Registration 2024-2025

• Student re-registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open on the parent portal
• Please refer to the attached letter as well as instructions
• The deadline to submit your child’s re-registration form is March 28^th

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Violence March Newsletter

• Please see the attached letter from our Anti-bullying/Anti-violence committee
• This month’s letter highlights our upcoming Love is Louder week as well as information about hateful and discriminatory language

EPCA Workshops

• Please see the attached list of upcoming workshops presented by the English Parents’ Committee Association of Quebec

Annual Open House

• We are hosting our Annual Open House on Wednesday March 27^th at 6pm in our school auditorium
• While this event is geared towards families that will be new to our school community next year, everyone is welcome

Upcoming Dates

• March 27^th – Open House
• March 29th – Holiday
• April 1^st – Holiday
• April 8^th – PD Day
• April 19^th – PD Day

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:

Re-Registration 2024-2025

• Student re-registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open on the parent portal
• Please refer to the attached letter as well as instructions
• The deadline to submit your child’s re-registration form in March 28^th

Tutoring Services

• Free tutoring for all students is available every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in our school library from 3:45pm-5:45pm
• You can also sign up for virtual sessions (limited spots) by accessing this link:
  

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

Glasses/Contact Lens Reimbursement

• The “See Better to Succeed” program provides financial assistance through RAMQ for children under 18
• Please see the attached information document and visit this website:

https://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citizens/aid-programs/eyeglasses-contact-lenses-children

Student Job Opportunity

• Pedalheads is running a summer camp at the Western Quebec Career Centre
• Please see the attached poster for student job opportunities

June Final Exams

• Our formal June final exam period for all grades will run between June 10^th – 21^st
• Please note that attendance for 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
• We will be releasing the final exam schedule in the coming weeks

Upcoming Dates

• March 22^nd – PD Day
• March 27^th – Open House
• March 29th – Holiday
• April 1^st – Holiday
• April 8^th – PD Day

Have a great weekend!

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

Attention all students! Are you looking for a fun and fulfilling summer job that involves being outside, having fun, and gaining valuable leadership experience? Pedalheads is currently hiring students to join their team as bike instructors this summer! As a bike instructor, you’ll receive quality training and development, and have the opportunity to teach kids bike safety and how to ride. So if you’re interested in joining a great team and having an awesome summer, apply now to become a Pedalheads bike instructor!

All student-athletes whose winter sports seasons have concluded can return their uniforms to the following people:

Benjamin Girls Basketball (see Mr. Delorme in room 376)

Juvenile 4 Girls Basketball (see Mr. Delorme in room 376)

Girls Volleyball (see Mrs. Stone in student services)

Boys and Girls Futsal (see Mr. Wynne or Mr. Oulai)

Today’s success with the City of Gatineau was truly inspiring. The city promoted their teen programs at Symmes Junior High and D’Arcy High School, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. The students were excited to learn about the different programs offered by the city, and many expressed their interest in participating. I was impressed by the city’s commitment to promoting youth engagement and providing opportunities for young people to thrive. It’s clear that the city understands the importance of investing in its youth, and I’m excited to see what other initiatives they have in store. Overall, it was a great day for the students!

-Miss. Kate White (Recreation Technician)

https://cjgatineau.ca/