Principal Laine’s Weekly Update

Dear Families,

I hope you are all doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Rapid Antigen Test Kits

• We received a shipment of Rapid Antigen Test kits that were distributed to students today
• Each kit is individually labelled with your child’s name and contains 5 tests
• These kits are to be used at home if your child develops Covid-19 symptoms
• If your child was absent today, they can collect their test kit at our reception desk next week

Virtual Tutoring

• If you are interested in signing your child up for free online tutoring, please access the following link to book your appointment:

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

• Learn Quebec continues to offer free virtual tutoring as well and you can book appointments here:

https://www.learnquebec.ca/home

Student Drop-Off

• If you are dropping your child off at school, please remember to use the designated kiss-and-ride area at the front of the school
• The staff parking lots and bus parking lot are not safe places to drop your child off for school

Mini-U

• Mini-University is back!
• This opportunity allows students from grade 8-10 to experience what it’s like to be a University student by attending classes for one week at either Ottawa U or Carleton University
• It will be running from May 2 – May 6
• Because space is limited, students must submit a letter of intent along with their application by the March 23^rd deadline
• Students can pick up their application form in the Student Services department at school

Summer Job Board

• We are creating a Student Job Board to assist our students in finding part-time and summer work
• If you are looking to hire a student, or know someone who is, please send your job posting to jpiercey@wqsb.qc.ca

Today, all of the schools in the Province of Quebec lowered their flags to half-mast to honour and remember the victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.  It has been a difficult 2 years for all of us and we are all looking forward to brighter days ahead.

Have a nice weekend!