Symmes – D’Arcy McGee Update – 12/12/25

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Vaping Presentation

• Last week, grade 7 & 8 students welcomed a guest speaker from McGill University who delivered a presentation that focused on awareness and the impacts of vaping
• I have attached a letter to this email that contains more information as well as links to additional resources
• If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to our Drug Awareness Resource Team (DART) member, Mr. Elvis Heri Masoudi at:  EHMasudi@wqsb.qc.ca 

D’Arcy McGee Midterms

• Please note that our formal midterm session for D’Arcy students is February 2^nd – 6^th, 2026
• 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
• I have attached the finalized midterm schedule to this email

Upcoming Dates

• December 22^nd – January 2^nd – Winter Break
• January 5^th – PD Day
• January 23^rd – PD Day
• February 2^nd – 6^th – Formal D’Arcy McGee Midterm Week

Have a great weekend!

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