Symmes – D’Arcy McGee Update – 9/20/24

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Academic Immersion In Healthcare (AIH)

• AIH has an e-mentoring program that allows students to be paired with healthcare students from McGill University
• This mentorship allows for a unique opportunity to make meaningful connections that will expose students to careers in healthcare
• I have attached additional information to this email

Annual General Assembly (AGA)

• The AGA for D’Arcy parents will be in our auditorium on September 25^th at 6pm
• Please note that we are going PAPERLESS for this AGA
• You will need to bring a hard copy or photo of your child’s schedule
• You can also view the schedule on the Parent Portal (instructions attached as well as a photo of the MOZAIK Portal app that you can download)
• The purpose of the AGA is to inform parents of the structures and routines of school as well as to elect the parent representatives to our Governing Board
• I have attached information about Governing Boards to this email for your information – it’s a great way to get involved!
• At the AGA, we will also be taking names for potential spots on the WQSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
• Parents will also have an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher and tour the school

Published Photos

• We sometimes upload photos of student activities on our school website
• If you do NOT want your child’s photo published (this includes their gradbook photo), please reach out to me directly

Upcoming Dates

• September 25^th – AGA D’Arcy McGee
• September 30^th – National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day)
• October 1^st – School Photos

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