Semester 1, Week 13

Our MIC Group put on an excellent presentation last Thursday. The topic was "What does it mean to be Canadian?"


All in attendance were treated to fun games - Musical Chair Canadian Symbols Scavenger Hunt, lots of sharing of experiences - first arrival to Canada, adjusting to a new country, etc. The group also put together an entertaining video which took a look at real life classroom experiences.


We ended the day with "Canadian" treats - Timbits from Tim Hortons.


Much thanks go out the the MIC executive of Kevin, Sandrine, Zabihollah, Sihwa, Alan, Lisset, and Luis. And of course our Settlement workers for their guidance, passion, and the treats. The group has more activities planned. Stay tuned!




What going on this week at FMM?


It is Health Week & the Share Christmas Campaign.


There are a variety of Lunch A & C Health related activities planned. Listen to announcements.

Plus, there is the homeroom trivia contest.

On Friday December 2 we will have a Talent Show in the Cafeteria at 6:30 pm. Make sure to purchase your tickets and enjoy FMM's talented students.

Have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 12

A big week for us here at the ELL Centre.

On Thursday November 24, the McGivney International Circle (MIC) will host a "What does it mean to be Canadian?" Presentation in the ELL Centre. It starts at 2:45pm and goes to 3:45pm.

Please make sure to attend and arrive on time. It will be a great time of learning, sharing and fun.

On Tuesday November 22 from 6:30-9pm we will host a Grade 8 Parent Information Night. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the school's programs, specifically the new IB Program.

Please remember that Friday November 24 is a PA Day.

Have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 11 - OSAID Week!

It is OSAID Drug & Alcohol Awareness Week at Father McGivney.

Events are planned each day in order to raise awareness and educate everyone about the perils of Drinking and Driving, and Drug use.

Don't Forget that this Thursday is Parent/Teacher Interviews too. Interviews start at 5:30pm and go until 8:30pm. Make sure to schedule an appointment.

Here is a quick outline of the events planned this week:

Monday
- Car crash presentation

Tuesday
- YCDSB board staff interviews FMM ELL students all day at FMM.
- Impaired Driver Simulation (Lunch A & C)

Wednesday
- Red Shirt Day - wear a red shirt over your uniform in support of OSAID

Thursday
- "Grim Reaper" random visits all day
- Parent/Teacher Interviews: 5:30pm - 8:30pm.


Friday
- Vision Impaired Goggles for Obstacle Course in Lobby (Lunch A & C)


Have a Great Week!

Semester 1, Week 10 - Lest We Forget

Remembrance Day occurs this upcoming Friday November 11th.

There are a variety of activities planned during the week but especially on that day.

Guest speakers will be at the school, and at 11 am there will be a Remembrance Day Prayer Service and the playing of the Last Post.

Mid-Term Report Cards will be distributed on Thursday November 10.

* please make sure to make your appointments for Parent/Teacher Interviews for Thursday November 17th. Interviews occur from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Have a great week!

Lest we forget!

Semester 1, Week 9

Monday (All Hallows Eve)
- Dress Up day, and Haunted House operated by SAC

Tuesday
- Halloween for Hunger
- Dodgeball Intramurals

Wednesday
- Take Our Kids To Work Day (All Grade 9 Students)

Thursday
- Teacher Mid-Term Marks are due to the office

Friday & Saturday
- FMM Crosscountry at the OFSAA Crosscountry Championships (Ottawa)

Semester 1, Week 8 - Free the Children Week

We've got another busy week at FMM.

Tuesday
- Go Local Assembly
- Intramural Dodgeball after school

Wednesday
- Hunger Awareness campaign by FTC Students
- Halloween for Hunger campaign starts (see main Foyer during lunches)

Thursday
- Halloween for Hunger campaign

Friday
- Halloween for Hunger campaign

* Next Week is Mid Term Reporting Week. Get all of your assignments in and study hard for your tests.

Have a great week!

2011: Semester 1, Week 7

It is Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week at Father McGivney.

Students are being engaged with a variety of activities all week.

Make note that Wednesday is PINK Shirt day where we wear a pink shirt to show our support for anti-bullying.

Special thanks go out the the ESP Team.

Our Cross Country Team is racing tomorrow at the YRAA Championships. Find out more about the team here at http://www.runnerspace.com/Father-McGivney

Picture re-takes take place this Thursday. New ID cards can be had for $3 and new photo packages can be had if you were not satisfied the first time or missed the photographer's last visit to FMM.

Thursday is also Awards Night. It starts at FMM at 7pm. Award winners should have been notified already.

Have a Great Week!

Update: Dishanth from OFSAA