Semester 1, Week 18 - Two weeks left!

Not much to say other than.............START STUDYING FOR EXAMS!!!!

You should have started already but if you haven't you better start now.

You must also make sure to complete and submit any missed assignments. Talk to your teacher and ask what can be done to improve your standing in the class.

It is time to get serious.

Best of luck as your prepare for exams and the end of the semester.

Semester 1, Week 17 - Happy 2014!

Happy New Year everyone! All the best to you in 2014.

But now it is back to the business of finishing off the semester. There are only 3 weeks left!

Formal Exams start on Friday January 24, and for many of you, the in-class exams will take place from January 20-23.

Students, please make sure you are on top of all of your assignments, CPTs, and have started reviewing for exams.

Visit us in the ELL Centre for assistance at any time.

Have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 16 - The final week before the holidays

Welcome to the final academic week of 2013.

Thanks to everyone for contributing to a fabulous Christmas Potluck Lunch last week.

The final day of class is Thursday December 19, with a PA Day on Friday December 20.

Students should ensure that they are caught up on all their assignments before leaving for the break or make sure that they have a plan to complete them upon return to classes on Monday January 6.

On behalf of the entire FMM ELL Department:

Have a safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year with your families, and we look forward to seeing you back in 2014.

Semester 1, Week 15 - Annual ELL Christmas Lunch

There is only one event worth mentioning this week, our Annual ELL Christmas Lunch which takes place this coming Thursday December 12.

All students are asked to bring their contributions to Room 327 from 8 am to 8:25 am that morning.

The lunch will begin at 11:30 am.

Also this week, our ELL World Religions class will go to the Good Shepherd Refuge to volunteer, and on Thursday from 7-9 pm there will be a Music Christmas Concert in the Cafeteria.

Semester 1, Week 14 - Share Christmas Drive Begins

All homerooms have picked one of two things to collect funds or items for the Share Christmas Drive. All are reminded to bring in money or items as soon as possible.

Musical rehearsals continue in the cafeteria after school from 3:30-5:30 pm every Tuesday and Friday.

Our Christmas/Advent Liturgy takes place this coming Thursday.

While on Friday during last period, the school will host a Basketball Buyout in support of the Missionaries of the Poor in Jamaica. Please purchase a $2 ticket and support the cause if you can.

Finally, don't forget next week's Annual ELL Christmas Potluck Lunch (Thursday December 12). Please sign up in Room 327 to tell us what items you will be bringing.

Have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 13 - OSAID Week!

It is an especially important week of education and awareness thanks to our school's OSAID group.

The FMM OSAID group has a variety of activities taking place every day this week. Stay tuned to announcements, presentations at lunch, and displays in the hallway.

Make sure to show your support of OSAID and wear a Red T-Shirt on Wednesday.

Find out more about OSAID.

For those interested in coming to FMM next year and for our IB Program, the admission test is being written this coming Saturday November 30 a 9:30am. Call the school at 905-472-4961 for more details.

Have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 12

There is just five more weeks left before the Christmas holidays.
So please make sure you are all caught up with your homework and assignments.

Here are the major happenings this week:

Monday November 18
- YCDSB Newcomer Reception Centre Visit to interview students who registered through the Centre.

Thursday November 21
- Yoga in Weight Room at 2:45 pm

Musical Rehearsals in the Cafeteria 3-5 pm --- Tuesday and Friday

Please keep the Philippine Typhoon disaster victims in your thoughts and prayers.

Find out more on how to support them here.