Middle School Update
September 5, 2019
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 6: Football games at Rutherford field at 4pm (Juvenile) and 7pm (Cadet/Grades 8&9).
Wednesday, September 11: Fall Gryphon Sale (gently used uniform items) from 7:00-11:00 a.m. in the Rossy Agora.
Thursday, September 12: Parent Information Evening in Coristine Hall 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 18: Spirit Day for SHS Families and Staff from 3:30-5:30 in the Guzzo Family Playground. See attached poster for more details.
Friday, September 20: School Photo Day in the Macaulay Gym for Grade K-11 students. Full school uniform is required including blazer, dress shirt, tie, dress socks and shoes. All students will receive a Selwyn House student ID card with his photo on it, and this picture will be used for the yearbook.
Thursday, September 26: OPUS Card Photo Session in the Rossy Agora from 12:00-2:00 p.m. More information to come.
Wednesday, October 2: Open House at Selwyn House for prospective parents of Grade 1-11 students. Between 4:00-7:00 p.m., faculty and staff will host tours and demonstrate school life at Selwyn House.
Wednesday, October 9: Yom Kippur - no classes for grades K-11.
Friday, October 11: Terry Fox Run at Westmount Park throughout the morning. More info to come.
Friday, October 11: Half Day of Classes – Students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
Monday, October 14: Thanksgiving – SCHOOL IS CLOSED
News this week
ATTENDANCE PROTOCOL
It is very important that we know where your son is at all times!
Student absence or lateness: Please call or email Ms. Beech, the Middle School Assistant (x2225 or beechv@selwyn.ca), by 8:00 a.m. if your son is going to miss morning attendance (8:15) for any reason. If you cannot call or email, your son is required to bring a note which accounts for his lateness or absence upon his arrival to school. He should report directly to Ms. Beech in order to get an “admit to class” slip which he will then show his teacher. Students who have more than three “unexcused” lates in a term will serve detention for these additional lates.
Early dismissal (ED): If your son needs to leave school during the day for appointments, etc. please all or email Ms. Beech, the Middle School Assistant (x2225 or beechv@selwyn.ca ), by 8:00 a.m. the morning of the early dismissal or send your son to school with a note to show Ms. Beech before Period 1. Your son should also email his teacher(s) a day in advance to inform them of the class(es) he will miss. Your son will visit Ms. Beech’s office the morning of the early dismissal for his ED note and show his teacher this note to be excused from class at the appropriate time. He must sign out (and back in if he is returning the same day) with Ms. Beech when he leaves the school.
REMINDERS
Ten Tips for Success in Middle School
Parent-Student Handbook
Dress Code
Argyle Shop Orders and Hours
Homework Supervision for Grades 7 & 8 (FOCUS)
Middle School Daily Schedule and Dismissal Times
First Two Weeks of Middle School
Important Dates 2019-20 and the School Calendar
Parent Volunteer Opportunities and PVA
Action required! Directory Information: Please email any changes to your families' contact information to Kelli Poulin (poulink@selwyn.ca).
Action required! The ImPACT test is a baseline cognitive test that is important in helping to diagnose concussion and to manage post-concussion return to academics and athletics. The introductory letter and ImPACT test instructions are on the Athletics webpage and the physical education department is asking that ALL students in Grade 7-11 take the test as a concussion can occur in places other than the playing field or skating rink.
Community engagement
- The Depot: Community food centre ( 6450 Somerled Ave): Drive 4-5 students from Selwyn to the food centre, departing Selwyn House at 12:50 pm, stay with them while they complete their assigned tasks, and return them to school for 2:45 pm.
- Vista Senior’s Residence (5300 Côte Saint Luc Rd): Drive 4-5 students from Selwyn to the senior’s residence at 12:50 pm, stay with them while they complete their assigned tasks, and return them to school for 2:45 pm.
Selwyn House School
Email: info@selwyn.ca
Website: www.selwyn.ca
Location: 95 Chemin Cote St Antoine, Westmount, QC, Canada
Phone: 5149319481
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelwynHouseSchool/