Semester 1, Week 13

Another busy and exciting week ahead:

All week our Grade 12 ELL Religion class will read their morning and afternoon prayers over the PA for the entire school.

On Wednesday November 28, the RIDE Program will officially launch at our school. We will have a number of dignitaries in attendance and displays outside. The York Region Police will also conduct RIDE (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) checks outside the school on McCowan road. Here are a few more details:

2012 R.I.D.E. program Kick off
Location: Father Michael McGivney CA (Gym)
Time: 10 am - 12 noon (guest arrival: 9 am)
Host: Kevin Frankish ( Breakfast Television)
Invitees: Police, Members of MADD Canada, all 15 high schools (10 students from each OSAID chapter), victims and families, Ministry of Transportation, Local Council including Mayor and insurance reps


On Friday at 6 pm in the cafeteria, Student Government will host the talent show. Tickets are available for purchase right now. Don't be disappointed.

Have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 12 (Free the Children Week)

We were very pleased to have met many of the parents/guardians of our ELL students this past Thursday. But please be reminded that parents/guardians are free to contact teachers at the school at any time. We can make arrangement for interpreters.

Here are the major activities going on this week:

Wednesday November 21
* Arts Awareness Day - Lunchtime Activities in the Atrium and Cafeteria
* Grade 12 Retreat for ELL Students (Miss Zawadzka)
* Talent Show Rehearsal in Cafeteria (2:45-5pm)
* Yoga Class in Weight Room (3-4pm)

Thursday November 22
* Homeroom Penny Collection
* Talent Show Rehearsal in Cafeteria (2:45-5pm)

Friday November 23 - No Classes --- PA DAY

*** We will have our Annual ELL Potluck Christmas Lunch on Wednesday December 12 ***

Semester 1, Week 11

Surprise, surprise, we have another busy week at FMM.

Check out our major events this week:

Tuesday November 13 - Grade 8 and IB Open House (6:30 pm)

Thursday November 15 - Parent/Teacher Interview Night (5:30-8:30 pm)

* it is Bullying Awareness Week too - there will be a variety of activities all week long.

Have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 10 - Remembrance Day Week

We have another busy week here at FMM. All week we will be commemorating the sacrifices of Canada's soldiers. All will culminate on Friday November 9th will Remembrance Day Observances in the morning.

Report Cards will be distributed on Thursday November 8 during last period. Students will report to their Home Room class at 2:20pm to collect their report cards. Make sure to book your appointments for Parent/Teacher Interviews (Thursday November 15) as soon as possible.

Also on Thursday, we will have "Shirt Day" where for a $1 donation, students can wear a solid Red or Blue shirt. All money will go to a Francophone charity.

On Wednesday November 7, all grade 9's will attend Take a Kid to Work Day.

Additionally, this week is OSAID Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week. This week will be packed with activities, guest speakers, displays, and much more. Make sure to participate in all these worthwhile activities.

By the way, congratulations go out to Dishanth Peter-Dias who competed at the Ontario Cross-country Championships (OFSAA) this past Saturday at Heart Lake Conservation Area. He finished 65th out of 266 runners. He ran 6km in 23:42.

Have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 9 (2012) - Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween Everyone!

On Wednesday September 31, students will be allowed to attend class in a "costume". It is NOT a Civies day. If you are doubtful that what you are going to wear is a costume, then it probably isn't. So don't wear it and you should just wear your school uniform or just bring along your school uniform just in case. Keep in mind that masks are not allowed. We must be able to see your face.

Also on Wednesday, check out the fashion show and costume contest during lunches & a Haunted House put on by SAC in the Gym. There will also be a home room door decoration contest - judged during period 3.

Congratulations to the FMM Crosscountry Team that participated last week at the YRAA Championships.
One of the students, Dishanth Peter-Dias placed second overall and advanced to the Provincial championships this coming weekend.

Here is what else that will occur this week:

Monday October 29

• Grade 11 ESL World Religions Retreat at Good Shepherd

Tuesday October 30

• Hunger Awareness Day
• Cambrian College Information Booth (Lunch A & C)

Thursday November 1

• We Scare Hunger - Can Collection in Home Rooms
• DECA Students On-Line Business Test (Period 2)
• ****Numeracy Classes Begin***** -- afterschool (2:45-3:45pm)

Friday November 2 & Saturday November 3 

• OFSAA Crosscountry at Heart Lake Conservation - FMM XC Team (Hospedales)

Have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 8

It is Health Week at FMM. Listen to morning announcements for Quizzes, keep an eye out at lunches for displays and presentations, and after school for more activities.

Photo re-take day is Tuesday October 23 in the Library Seminar room. Pay attention to announcements for the call-down.

The Crosscountry Team will be participating at the YRAA Championships on Thursday October 25 - good luck to them and the ELL students competing.

Have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 7

Our big event this week takes place this Friday.

Our MIC (McGivney International Circle) is organizing the first gathering of the year with all of our ELL students. Students and teachers are invited to gather in Room 327 at 2:45 pm to learn more about the group, meet new friends, and to participate in fun activities with a Halloween theme. See you there!

On Thursday, the Awards Night takes place here at McGivney. All award winners have been notified. Congratulations to all award winners.

Have a great week!