Winter has arrived. Reminder that students should come to school dressed warmly to play outside! Snow pants, hats, mittens, boots, etc., labelled with your child's name are a must. Also, please check the "Transportation link" on our home page for bus delays and especially cancellations. If buses are cancelled in the morning, they remain cancelled for the entire day. Also, if buses have been cancelled and your child is not attending school that day you MUST still call the school to report an absence. Lastly, if buses happen to be cancelled on a "Pizza Day", Pizza will be moved to the Friday of that week. |
WINTER REMINDERS
Cannabis – What we know! Parent information sessions April 26 and May 3
Dr. Elizabeth Paquette, Chief Psychologist from the Ottawa Catholic School Board, will be presenting with public school board and Ottawa Public Health staff at 2 public information sessions aimed at parents to learn about cannabis, tackle the myths, what is known about the upcoming new laws, how to have THAT talk with your youth, protecting youth and available services. The dates and times are as follows - this meeting is open to all parents/guardians: Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Gloucester High School – 2060 Ogilvie Road. Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Sir Robert Borden High School – 131 Greenbank Road |
IT'S TIME AGAIN TO NOMINATE SMY'S CROSSING GUARD
Say “thanks” and nominate our Crossing Guard again this year for Ottawa’s Favourite Crossing Guard Contest by clicking this link; https://ottawasafetycouncil.ca/thankyou/ |
Invitation to A Social Networking and Online Safety Presentation with Paul Davis
You’re invited to an evening with Paul Davis! Please click attachment for details: |
Post-Secondary In A New Age
What are the opportunities for your child after grade 12? It's never too early to get informed. University and College are both great options. College has CHANGED; now offering Certificate programs, Degree programs, and Collaborative Degrees in partnership with various universities. Come take a NEW LOOK at the opportunities! 4 dates and locations:Thurs. March 22 at St. Paul High School, 2675 Draper Ave, 7 - 8 PM, Thurs. April 12 at Frank Ryan Intermediate School, 128 Chesterton Dr., 7 - 8 PM, Mon. April 16 at All Saints High School, 5115 Kanata Ave, 6 - 7 PM, Thurs. April 26 at St. Matthew High School, 6550 Bilberry Dr, Orléans, 7 - 8 PM. Register now: bit.ly/CSPApostsecondary18 |
JR. CHOIR STUDENTS SINGING AT CITY HALL
Congratulations to SMY's Junior Choir Students who represented our school at City Hall on February 28th. Please see the attached link to view their performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqGNjOVMUKE |
INFORMATION EVENING FOR PARENTS OF GR. 6 STUDENTS (TRANSITIONING TO GR. 7)
There will be an information evening for parents of gr. 6 students transitioning to gr. 7 for September 2018. It will be held at St. Patrick's High School, 2525 Alta Vista Drive (in the Cafeteria) on Thursday March 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. (NOT St. Patrick's Intermediate School) |
INVITATION FOR SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PARENT FOR "BOOT CAMP II"
CSPA And PIC presents Boot Camp II at St Patrick's High School, 2525 Alta Vista Drive on Monday February 12, 2018 from 7 to 9 p.m. An opportunity for School Council and Interested parents to come together and learn. Plan to attend in person or listen in from home via the webinar. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yrWiu1hjeeT3MKZ7sV4hCpLyWSidpbAw/view |
SMY Families are invited to "A CIRCLE OF LEARNING"
The OCSB warmly invites community families and friends to "A Circle of Learning" on Wednesday February 7, 2018 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Immaculata High School, 140 Main Street. Come learn about Indigenous programs and supports being offered in our schools. FREE babysitting for preregistered children. Register http://bit.lylCSPA_circle |
OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH IMMUNIZATION SUSPENSIONS NOTICES
Ottawa Public Health Unit has sent out suspension notices to families of students whose immunizations are not up to date. Beginning February 7, 2018 Ottawa Public Health will enforce suspensions to those students who are still not up to date on their immunizations. |
Reminder Of Possible Bus Cancellations Due To Inclement Weather
Please check the "Transportation link" on our home page for bus delays and especially cancellations. If buses are cancelled in the morning, they remain cancelled for the entire day. Also, if buses have been cancelled and your child is not attending school that day you MUST still call the school to report an absence. Lastly, if buses happen to be cancelled on a "Pizza Day", Pizza will be moved to the Friday of that week. |
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