Parent What's Happening March 15-19

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Monday

Mar 15

Cafeteria Special - Mac ‘n Cheese

  • Vacation Spirit Week -> Day 1 - Wear yellow to bring the sunshine to St. Mary’s!
  • Spirit Week Trivia -> Class Competition 9:15 - 9:25 a.m.

Tuesday

Mar 16

It’s Garlic Finger Tuesday in the Cafeteria!

  • Vacation Spirit Week -> Day 2 - Vacation Photo Ops available on the stage
  • Spirit Week Trivia -> Class Competition (after your class has filled out the student climate survey) 9:15 - 9:25 a.m.

Wednesday

Mar 17

Cafeteria Special - Shepherd’s Pie

  • Q and A with Father Kuzma - Grade 11 - 9:30
  • Vacation Spirit Week -> Day 3 - St. Patty’s Day! Wear green, shamrocks etc.
  • Spirit Week Trivia -> Class Competition 9:15 - 9:25 a.m.

Thursday

Mar 18

Cafeteria Special - Chicken Alfredo

  • Vacation Spirit Week -> Day 4 - Let’s go to the beach!  Wear hawaiian shirts, beach hats etc.
  • Spirit Week Trivia -> Class Competition 9:15 - 9:25 a.m.

Friday

Mar 19

Cafeteria Special - Cheese Tortellini

  • Vacation Spirit Week -> Day 5 - Pajama Day!
  • Spirit Week Trivia -> Class Competition 9:15 - 9:25 a.m.
  • Crazy Sock day - to recognize World Down Syndrome Day.

Announcements

Exams - April 1st for Week 1 & April 8th for Week 2

   Students will be excused when their exam is finished


2021-2022 COURSE SELECTIONS:

Signed Course Request sheets were due last Wednesday, March 10th for all students except those who are waiting for a guidance appointment.

Course selection materials can be found on the "Option Sheets / Guidance Help" portion of the school website or by clicking on the link below.  Students who require further assistance are asked to sign up for a guidance appointment; this can also be done by clicking on the link below.  Our guidance counsellors would also be happy to do a Google Meeting with any online students who require assistance.

Guidance Page on our school website

Parenting In a Pandemic

SMHS Parent Council is sponsoring 2 virtual presentations

for ALL parents who would like to attend.  

 

Please see the flyer for details and register to reserve your spot.

   

To learn more and to register for this experience, check out nii.ca/mission-to-mars or contact [email protected].

We want to hear from you!  

Bruce Grey Catholic School Board will be creating a digital book that will honour everyone’s experiences during the pandemic, using Book Creator. This will be a way of sharing our stories and showing where we have found Hope. If you have pictures/stories/songs/ you would like to share via Instagram please use the Hashtag #BGCHOPE.  

 

Each school within Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board will be given a page to collect memories.  The page may consist of photos, phrases, videos, or audio links.  The page may contain favourite books, recipes you made during the pandemic, art you designed, songs, prayers, games, dances, letters/cards you wrote, sports you played or hike routes you took.  

 

If you do not have Instagram, that's ok.  Feel free to send your submission to [email protected]

 

Deadline for page submissions: April 6th, 2021.

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority - Summer Jobs

GSCA is currently recruiting applicants for our 2021 summer job positions! We are looking for individuals who are dedicated and passionate about the natural environment to fill several roles within our organization.

If you are able to share this information with any students that might be interested, it would be much appreciated:

Employment Opportunities – Grey Sauble Conservation Authority

Public Health Updates & Announcements:

Supporting Public Health Safety Measures

Please continue to ​Follow the 3 W's and 2 A’s:

* W​ashing hands frequently * * ​Wa​tching distance * * W​earing your mask *

*A​void Crowds* *​A​rrange for outdoor activities *

Mental Health Supports




Helpful Documents & Links for Families

February - June Calendar

Important Dates

  • March 15-19 March Break Postponed
  • March 31 Holy Week Prayer Service
  • April 1 Exam week 1 
  • April 8 Exam week 2 
  • April 9 Turnaround Day (no classes)
  • April 12 - 16 Spring Break (no classes)
  • April 19 & 20 Parent Engagement Presentation: Parenting in a Pandemic with Ann Douglas 
  • April 19 Day 1 Q4W1 
  • April 26 Day 1 Q4W2 
  • June 4 PD Day 
  • June 18 Exam week 1
  • June 25 Exam week 2 (tentative)