Semester 1, Week 16 - Merry Christmas!

We had another very successful Christmas Lunch last week. Some of the pictures from that day are below. As you can see, Miss Spicer came back for a guest appearance. She's looking great too! Thanks for everyone for participating and bring in your great food. A very tasty and enjoyable lunch for all.

 This is the last week of school before the Christmas Break (December 24- January 6). Classes resume on Monday January 7.

If you need a picture with Santa, FMM Student Government will offer pictures with Santa during lunch A & C from Monday to Wednesday this week.

Have a great week! Merry Christmas and have a restful and enjoyable holiday with your families.

Semester 1, Week 15

Our big ELL event this week is Wednesday's Annual ELL Christmas Potluck Lunch.

Please remember to sign up (if you haven't don't so already) and bring your items to Room 327 (between 8 - 8:25 am). We are looking forward to another outstanding time and great food. If you are unable to make something, please see Mr. Hospedales and donate cash so he can pick up something for you -- quite a few students have done this already.

The lunch will occur in Room 327 during period 3 only! If students have tests or important class activities that they need to be in class for, they can attend during their scheduled lunch period but must return to class.

See you Wednesday and have a great week!

Semester 1, Week 14

It is the first week of December so you can expect a busy month ahead with only three more weeks until Christmas Holidays – the last day of class is Friday December 21.

Here are the major activities for this week:

Marketing Fair – December 4-6.

Advent Liturgy – December 6

** Wednesday December 5 – Board staff will be here all day to visit and interview our new ELL students.*** Students will be given specific appointment times.

Remember, our Annual Christmas Potluck Lunch is next Wednesday December 12.

By the way, Ms. Spicer sends her best wishes and hopes to come into the school for a visit soon. Maybe during the Christmas Lunch??

Have a great week.

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!