Middle School Update
January 13, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, January 14: Last Day of Term 1 and half-year Arts courses
Monday, January 17: Scheduled return to in person classes at school
Monday, January 17: Beginning of Term 2 and new half-year Arts courses
CANCELLED Friday, January 21: Friday Night Ski Club (Saint-Sauveur)
Thursday, January 27: Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. No lunch served.
Thursday, January 27: Parent-Teacher-Student interviews via Zoom from 1:30-8:00 p.m.
Friday, January 28: No classes for Middle School
Friday, January 28: Parent-Teacher-Student interviews via Zoom from 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
need to know
Term 2 MS arts classes begin on Monday, January 17. Class lists will be posted in OnCampus tomorrow afternoon, Friday, January 14. Reminder: Each Middle School student will have the opportunity to participate in each of the four art classes - drama, debating, music technology & audio production, and visual arts - over their two years in Middle School (unless students have selected jazz band, which is a full year course).
Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews January 27 & 28: Beginning Thursday, January 20 at 3:00 p.m., appointments can be made using pickAtime, our online booking software. The instructions for booking appointments are attached. Please note that interviews are not mandatory and you have the option to contact a teacher to arrange a phone call or alternate meeting time if that is preferable. Alternatively, you may wish to wait until the January report cards are emailed to you (target date Tuesday January 25) and then contact teachers directly to arrange appointments at a mutually convenient time. Students are expected to attend Zoom interviews with their parents.
Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) Message to Parents: Selwyn House parents, we need your support! The best week of the year is almost here...February 8-11 is staff appreciation week and there are many ways you can help out and get involved. Please read here for our plans for the week themed "All you need is love"!
Start the new year in Focus! Focus - the MS after-school homework program - resumes in person on Monday, January 17. Students are welcome to join Ms. Deena in MS-1 between 3-6pm for supervised homework time! Email Ms. Beech if you are interested in finding out the fees and other details.
Veritas Students of the Month make the News! Check out this SHS news story about our December winners!
Congratulations to Grade 8 student Jerry Han! Jerry - along with Grade 9 students Alec Barin and Loïc Petrecca - was chosen to represent Quebec at the International Junior Orange Bowl tennis tournament held last month in Key Biscayne, Florida. The students found themselves in an intensively competitive field. Indeed, the event is globally recognized as one of the most important and prestigious tennis tournaments in the world. We’re so proud of you, Jerry!
"Happier January" Calendar: Click here for a fun calendar that offers daily messages and suggestions for how to make January a happier month!
reminders
Visit previous MS Updates for news you may have missed and action items:
- We’re always updating our volunteer opportunities page - take a look!
- MS Gryphon Podcasts with hosts Max Baltuch and Angus Matossian are posted HERE.
MS Uniform for January: MS students will need to wear a brown or black belt as part of their daily uniform once we return to in person classes in January. By January 17, please ensure your son has a belt that fits him! Also ensure that your son has all pieces of his uniform labelled and in his size including black or brown dress footwear and a Selwyn House sweater or blazer. SHS athletic sweatshirts/hoodies are for outdoor recess or phys ed class time but are not to be worn inside during the school day.
Online Activities for MS students: The Experiential Education department has fun activities planned for students the week of January 10-14. Click here to see our interactive virtual schedule with Zoom links included. See you online!
Selwyn House School
Website: www.selwyn.ca
Location: 95 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Antoine, Westmount, QC, Canada
Phone: 514-931-9481
Facebook: facebook.com/selwynhouseschool