Semester 2, Week 8 - Holy Week

It is Holy Week.

It started on Palm Sunday and continues this week with major events such as Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.

Please be reminded that there are no classes on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Classes resume on Tuesday April 7th.

On that same day, parents of YCDSB students are invited to this event.

It will be a busy few weeks (thanks to the two shortened 4 day weeks in a row), before you know it, May will be here. Mid-term report cards are coming soon so there is no time to relax.

There are a few big events coming:

Inside Ride - April 14 - please consider making a donation if you are not participating.

Seussical the Musical (April 17 and 18)

Get your tickets now during all lunches.

We wish you all a safe and Happy Easter with your friends and family.

Semester 2, Week 7 - Welcome to Spring! OSSLT is this Thursday!

Welcome back from the March Break!

It might not seem like it today with it being so cold, but it is officially spring. So hopefully, we will experience warmer weather an a more regular basis.

The big event this week is the OSSLT on Thursday March 26.

The ELL OSSLT Prep classes continue today and Wednesday from 2:40 to 3:30 pm.

There is a special schedule for that day (a letter was sent home).

All ELL students writing the test should be at 8:15 am and report to room 327.

The school day begins at 12 noon for all other students.

Have a great week.

Semester 2, Week 6, 20015 - French Week

Bonjour! It is French week here at McGivney.
The Moderns Department will feature a variety of activities throughout the week.

The afterschool OSSLT Prep sessions continue this week on Monday and Wednesday from 2:40 - 3:40 pm. All ELL students writing the test on March 26th should attend all sessions or see Mr Hospedales to get additional help.

Other major events this week:

Inside Ride Assembly - Tuesday

PA Day on Friday March 13 --- No Classes!!! March Break Begins (March 13-March 22).

Classes resume on Monday March 23!

Work hard this week, and then have a safe and enjoyable March Break!

Semester 2, Week 5, 2015 - OSSLT Prep Continues & FEM Week

The OSSLT Prep classes continue every Monday and Wednesday from 2:40 - 3:30 pm in Room 327.

It's FEM Week at McGivney with lots of activities to raise awareness of human rights for all people using the backdrop of injustice against women and children around the world.

Part of that is Purple Shirt day on Wednesday.

We will also hold our Memorial Liturgy on Thursday.

Have a great week!

Semester 2, Week 4, 2015 - Course Selection & the ELL OSSLT Prep Classes Begin This Week

For those designated to write the OSSLT on Thursday March 26, the ELL OSSLT Preparation classes begin today. Here are the details for all the classes:

Monday February 23 --- Wednesday February 25

Monday March 2 --- Wednesday March 4

Monday March 9 --- Wednesday March 11

Monday March 23 --- Wednesday March 25 

* All sessions start after school at 2:40 pm and conclude at 3:30 pm.

Attending these classes is essential to experiencing success on the OSSLT. All students should attend.

All students are reminded to choose their courses and submit the student fee to secure your spot for next year. Please make sure you meet those deadlines this week.

Here is a bit of inspiration and some shedding of tears for the week:

Have a great week!

Semester 2, Week 3 - Ash Wednesday & The Youth Employment Workshop

We hope you had a great Family Day yesterday despite all the cold weather.

There are a number of important activities this week including Ash Wednesday, Arts Awareness Day on Friday, and also on Friday the Youth Employment Workshop hosted by us here in Room 327. See the details below:

Our OSSLT preparation classes begin next week after school. All details were sent home in a letter to all ELL students writing the test or deferred to next year. All parents/guardians must read the letter, sign the acknowledgement form, and return it to school as soon as possible.

Have a great week!

Semester 2, Week 2, 2015 - Family Day, Valentine's Day & The OSSLT

Things are gradually picking up, with more activities taking place each week.

In the ELL Department, we are getting prepared for the OSSLT, which will be written on Thursday March 26. Students will receive letters this week with information regarding writing this year, deferrals, and extra preparation classes.

Remember that Monday February 16 is Family Day. So there are no classes.

Have a great week and Happy Valentine's Day for Saturday.