Dear Families,
I hope you are doing well.
Here is some information for this week:
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Because September 30th is a Saturday, we will be respecting the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) on Friday, September 29th
- This day honours the children who did not return home from residential schools as well as the survivors, their families and their communities
- Recognizing the tragic and painful history and it’s ongoing impacts is a necessary part of the reconciliation process
Annual General Assembly (AGA)
- Thank you all the Symmes parents that came to our assembly this week – what a great turnout!
- The AGA for D’Arcy parents will be in our auditorium on September 20th at 6pm
- 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
Health Forms
- Please complete the attached health forms and have your child return it to the front reception office
- You can also email the completed form to jpilon@wqsb.qc.ca
Report Cards
- Student progress reports will be published to the parent portal on October 13th
- Term 1 report cards will be published to the parent portal on November 17th
Complaints Procedure
- Please visit the following link to learn more about the Western Quebec School Board complaints procedure:
Morning Announcements
- You can watch our daily morning video announcements here:
- This is a great way to stay informed about things that are happening at school!
Upcoming Dates
- September 21st – school photo day
- October 9th – Holiday
- October 12th – PD day
- October 13th – PD day
Have a great weekend!