Dear Symmes-D’Arcy families,
I hope you and your families are all doing well and have had a lovely summer.
I want to start by acknowledging the challenges that parents, students and staff are currently facing with the return to school during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The health and safety of your children is our top priority and all of the steps we have taken in our planning has had this at the forefront. School will look very different this year, but we are confident that with creativity, flexibility and understanding, Symmes-D’Arcy McGee will continue to be an excellent place to learn and grow.
Please read our “Back To School Plan: 2020-2021” as well as the the documents from the Minister of Education regarding our return to school 2020. Please take the time to go through this information with your children. If they know what to expect when they return to school, it will be a much smoother transition for everyone.
It is critical to understand that as the situation and guidelines evolve and aspects of the plan could change. We will communicate any changes to our parent community as soon as possible.
If you would like to apply for a medical exemption from on-site learning, please see the information and form kit.
Despite the challenges and changes for the upcoming school year, we are excitedly looking forward to having the students back in class.
I have so much confidence in our students and in our staff – we are all in this together.
Thank you for your ongoing patience and support.
Take care and please stay safe,
Tara Laine, Principal
Symmes Junior High School/D’Arcy McGee High School