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Symmes Junior High School
D'Arcy McGee High School
701 Boul. du Plateau, Gatineau (Qc) J9J 3G2
(819) 684-7472 Fax: (819) 684-7521
symmes@wqsb.qc.ca darcy@wqsb.qc.ca
www.symmesdarcy.com
Symmes-D'Arcy McGee Breakfast Program
The staff of both schools has noticed over the years that an alarming number of students are not eating nearly enough throughout the day. Through discussions with the students, we have learned that many are waking up in the morning, too tired to make and eat breakfast. The staff has also noticed that on top of that, a number of students are not eating lunch as well. For some reason, it is particularly hard to get teenagers to eat on a regular basis at school. It is patently obvious that poor eating habits and poor nutrition have a direct affect on attention span and lowered scholastic performance. <more info>
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Symmes Junior High School Announcements
2012-05-17
- Our Symmes and D'Arcy Peer Helpers would like to remind you that this week is Canadian "Mental Health Week". Did you know that 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability? So, if you're feeling stressed, depressed or overwhelmed, talk to someone about it. This week, peer helpers will be in the cafeteria at lunch time so don’t hesitate to go up to them to chat. If you would like to have a private and confidential appointment with a peer helper, please see Ms. Smith.
- Would you like to know and better understand your personal style of learning? Come by the computer lab today at the beginning of lunch. Ms. Smith will walk you through a quick online quiz which will help give you some suggestions for studying and exam preparation that will work best for you and your learning style!
- We are in need of running shoes for our shoe drive! Shoes are donated to Sole Responsibility.
- Our goal is 50 pairs by FRIDAY! Bring in a pair and you will get a freezie for these hot days! See Ms. Kevan with your donation.
- Anyone interested in playing in a rugby tournament this Friday please see Mr. Reid or Mrs. White. Please do not forget to get your money in for the Tony’s promise and Dominic Richmire fundraisers.
D'Arcy McGee High School Announcements
2012-05-17
- Come out and support Samuel Richard, Justin Miszaniec, Nick Sturgeon, Trevor Kearney and Jacob Roberts of The Youngbucks as they represent D'Arcy at the Rock & Rhythme Battle of the Bands competition at CEGEP do l'Outaouais Friday night. The show starts at 6:30 and tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information see one of the band members, or Mr. Curley.
- Anyone interested in playing in a rugby tournament this Friday please see Mr. Reid or Mrs. White. Please do not forget to get your money in for the Tony’s promise and Dominic Richmire fundraisers.
- Tonight is D’Arcy‘s Much Music Video Dance. Tickets will be sold today at lunch for $10.00, or you can get them for $12.00 at the door. The dance runs from 8:00 – midnight and doors close at 9:30.
- Today marks the annual “International Day Against Homophobia.” Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. As is the case with many minority groups however, homosexuals are still at times stereotyped and ill-treated. Today is a celebration of the long way we have come in our tolerance of homosexuality. All students who wear rainbow colours today are asked to report to the Symmes gym at lunch for a photo.
- Yearbooks have arrived. You can pick up your copy in room 214 at lunch only. Additional copies are available on a first come first served basis for $60.00 each.
- Grade 11 students in Ms. Hanna’s classes are asked to check the oral exam schedules posted outside of room 213 for their exam times
- Cheerleading tryout will be held today from 4:00 – 6:00. Please meet in the cafeteria properly dressed. All grades are welcome.
- The Cheerleaders will be holding bake sales today and next Thursday, May 24.
- Prom tickets are now on sale in the library but only in the morning before classes or at lunch. Tickets are $75.00 each
- We are in need of running shoes for our shoe drive! Shoes are donated to Sole Responsibility.
- Our goal is 50 pairs by FRIDAY! Bring in a pair and you will get a freezie for these hot days! See Ms. Kevan with your donation.
- If you are thinking of attending Adult education next year, please see Ms. George in room 116 as soon as possible.
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General School Information:
Information Specific to D'Arcy McGee:
WQSB Virtual Library:
This one-stop shop provides instant access to:
- EBSCO Canadian Reference Centre
- EBSCO Primary Search
- Encyclopédie Universalis Junior
- Encyclopedia Britannica Student Edition
- The Canadian Encyclopedia
- Digital Citizen (National Post + 11 regional full-text newspapers)
- Le Droit
+ plus free online tools and quality content that make research easy, fun and rewarding
Some of the resources within the WQSB Virtual Library require a password. The password has been provided to parents and students within the portal. If you do not know the password please check your announcements after logging in.
Symmes will be running a homework club on Tuesdays after school (3:45pm - 4:45pm) and Thursdays at lunch (12:00pm - 12:45pm) in the resource room (room 227). Students must make arrangements for their own transportation home on Tuesdays. Students can work in a quiet location and have teacher support to complete homework, type assignments and or study.
Symmes Homework Club
- The next Governing Board meeting will be a joint Symmes/D'arcy Governing Board committee meeting on Tuesday, June 5th at 7pm in the Library.
- The next Parent Participatory Organization (PPO) meeting TBD.
Mark your calendars...
All parents are welcome to attend.
Information Specific to Symmes:
i2P Expreso de los Andes Expedition will feature a 3-tier challenge with a purpose of educating, inspiring and empowering administrators, teachers and students to take on a Health & Physical Activity Challenge. Ray Zahab and Kevin Vallely will attempt to run across the South American continent from Concón, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Simultaneously, school Principal George Singfield will commit to and be training for upcoming challenges of his own - the Ottawa Half Marathon and a 50km trail running event in fall 2012! 'Principal George' has already enthused and inspired many teachers to follow in his footsteps and prepare for challenges of their own...will you?
With these challenges in place, i2P's goal is to encourage students to take on their very own running programs! Be sure to check this interactive website for updates, which includes an expedition live tracker, live videoconferencing, daily video blogs, photos and experiments. We will also learn from Dr. Greg Wells how the human body adapts (or degrades) during extreme endurance. Dr. Wells will gather data on Ray as he runs and give relevance to the data collected for everyday activity.
STUDENT CHALLENGE:
Students are challenged to take on the 8-week Health & Physical Activity Challenge for a healthy and physically active 2012! Registration and information can be found under Student Challenge tab. Participating administrators, teacher and students are encouraged to share their story and submit their photos & videos.
Be ready to be inspired! Good luck and please share your stories and progress with us!
Homeschooling 2012-2013
Applications for Homeschooling for the 2012-2013 school year should be received no later than June 30th to ensure that a signed contract exists prior to the start of the new school year. Parent(s) / legal guardian(s) are asked to complete the attached Contract
Parent(s) /Guardian(s),
Exam time is rapidly approaching! The third term and exams make up a large portion of students' final evaluation so, we cannot stress enough that students take the exam process seriously.
Most subjects are already into preparation for exams and many begin process exams before the scheduled exams. We would like to mention these facts and emphasize the importance of student attendance. If and when students miss part of an exam, the logistics of making up the parts missed can be complicated.
As a reminder, if a student misses a final exam, she/he will be asked to provide documentation to this effect (medical certificate, etc.)
We wish all students the best of luck during the exam process.
GRAD / PROM TICKETS 2012
Prom Tickets are now on sale in the Library in the morning and at lunch
Cost $75
Grad Ceremony tickets will be sold from May 21st until June 21st:
$3.00 each Max 6 tickets per student (no tickets will be sold at the door)
Summer School 2012
Secondary 4 Math Science Option course will be offered at D’Arcy McGee High School on July 3rd - July 30th. This course is open to all grade 9, 10 & 11 students of the region who meet the necessary prerequisite outlined in the Summer School 2012 Information Document
NOTE: If this course is under-subscribed [less than 15 students] IT WILL be cancelled.
