Semester 2, Week 12 - Beyond the Label Week

It was a pleasure meeting all the parents and guardians that attended the Parent/Teacher Interviews last week. You are always invited to contact us at other times during the year as well.

All students are asked to support the Co-op students and their Beyond the Label initiative. Visit them in the cafeteria during all lunches. Thanks go out to Logini of SEPYR for bringing in ASYR to do a gaming addiction workshop last Thurday. All who attended were engaged in a informative presentation.

The FMM Concert band is hosting the Sprint Concert at the Markham Theatre on Friday @ 7pm. Get your tickets today.

Next week, selected ELL students will attend a Retreat to connect with other ELL students in the YCDSB. Stay tuned for pictures.

Have a great week!

Semester 2, Week 11 - Parent Teacher Interviews / ESP Week / Gaming Addition Workshop

First of all, congratulations to the cast and crew of Seussical the Musical. All of the performances last week were incredible. Check out some of the pictures.

We've got another busy week ahead, highlighted by Parent Teacher Interviews on Thursday April 23, here is a look at the major events this week:

Wednesday April 22

• Pink Shirt Day

Thursday April 23

• Parent Teacher Interviews from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Book your PT Interviews online.

• Gaming Addiction Workshop @ 2:30 pm in Room 327

By the way, the school has a new FMM News Site. Visit there and here to keep yourself updated on all things McGivney.

Have a Great Week!

Semester 2, Week 10 - Seussical & The Inside Ride

We had an incredible Inside Ride yesterday, check out some pictures.

Another great Inside Ride @ FMM @FMMtweets @FMMSAC pic.twitter.com/urRMT0M81N
— SLAM @ FMM (@SLAM_FMM) April 14, 2015

Rob oops @ Inside Ride @FMMtweets @FMMSAC pic.twitter.com/bsCeLAaDBi
— SLAM @ FMM (@SLAM_FMM) April 14, 2015

Mad Scientist @ The Inside Ride @FMMtweets @FMMSAC pic.twitter.com/71MCnwcgbQ
— SLAM @ FMM (@SLAM_FMM) April 14, 2015

Mariachi @ The Inside Ride @FMMtweets @FMMSAC pic.twitter.com/HYKG5bh4g1
— SLAM @ FMM (@SLAM_FMM) April 14, 2015

Boy in a car @ The Inside Ride @FMMtweets @FMMSAC pic.twitter.com/jyxMd8uYXM
— SLAM @ FMM (@SLAM_FMM) April 14, 2015

Ambida's leg assistants @ The Inside Ride @FMMtweets @FMMSAC pic.twitter.com/Hu28ad2mtr
— SLAM @ FMM (@SLAM_FMM) April 14, 2015

@insideride at @FMMtweets. Getting ready to ride. pic.twitter.com/w8rvOOWvCB
— Roger Hospedales (@EducatorHoss) April 14, 2015

"What?!?" @ The Inside Ride @FMMtweets @FMMSAC pic.twitter.com/ErOPEMYdbZ
— SLAM @ FMM (@SLAM_FMM) April 14, 2015

Yes, Mr. Hospedales participated in the Inside Ride and did his part to raise money for worthy childhood cancer charities whose programs support children with cancer and their families. The students and staff of FMM raised over $16 000! We have an amazing school!

Shoutout to SAC for making today so fantastic. Not possible without you. Our grand total was no small achievement. http://t.co/PeRbJiGNfr
— FMM-IB World School (@FMMtweets) April 15, 2015

Next on the agenda is Seussical The Musical. Tickets are sold out for Friday so get your tickets now for Thursday April 16 - opening night!

Have a great week!

Semester 2, Week 9 - Happy Easter!

We hope you had a Happy Easter with your friends and family.

Congratulations go out to the members of our Jr and Sr Badminton team. Quite a few advanced to the next round and we are hosting the Sr Tourney here on Wednesday. The Jr's compete at Bur Oak on Thursday.

We will celebrate and Easter Liturgy in Friday.

Be reminded that Seussical The Musical is on April 16 & 17. Get your tickets today.

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!