Symmes – D’Arcy McGee Update – 11/7/25

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Alcohol, Cannabis and Nicotine Workshops

• The organization Substance (also known as Drug Free Kids Canada) is hosting a free virtual workshop on November 19^th at 12pm
• The workshop is designed to equip parents with practical tools for having informed and meaningful conversations with their teens
• Here is the link to participate:

Drug Free Kids Canada – Drug Free Kids Canada

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Parent-Teacher Interviews

• November 27^th, 5:30pm-8:30pm, in-person
• Parents will be invited to book appointment slots with teachers
• We will be sending the booking tool to parents on November 21^st and the tool will become active at 9am on November 24^th

Upcoming Dates

• November 13^th – College, University and Trades evening – Philemon Wright High School
• November 21^st – Term 1 Report Cards
• November 27^th – Parent-Teacher Interviews

Have a great weekend!

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