Middle School Update
May 11, 2023
Upcoming Events
Friday, May 12: MS Scavenger Hunt with ECS and The Study 4:30-6:30 at Murray Hill Park.
Tuesday, May 16: Denim Day - special dress (not free dress) day. Details below.
Tuesday, May 16: Study Skills Session with Mr. Roy at 1pm in F1 classroom.
Wednesday, May 17: Gryphon Sale, 7-11:00 a.m. in Rossy Agora.
Wednesday, May 17: Gauss Math competition for all Grade 7&8 students 8:15-9:30am
Friday, May 19: Early dismissal at 12:30pm. No lunch served.
Monday, May 22: Victoria Day - School Closed.
Thursday, May 25: Middle & Senior School Athletic Celebration - details and RSVP link below!
Friday, May 26: Middle School Dance at 7pm in Coristine Hall at SHS
Friday, June 9: Last day of classes. Half day for Grades 7&8, 12:30 dismissal
Mon-Wed June 12-14: Middle School Exam Period. Schedule linked below.
Thursday, June 15: MS Closing Celebration for Grades 7&8 at 4pm in Coristine Hall. Invitation to come!
Need to Know
National Denim Day: On Tuesday, May 16 staff and students who would like to participate are invited to wear denim to support the fight against breast cancer. Students may replace one or as many uniform items as they wish with denim. If denim is not being worn, regular uniform is expected. We ask all students wearing denim to bring in a $2 donation. If you wish to donate directly to the Cure Foundation, tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more.
Spring Gryphon Sale next Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Rossy Agora. See this poster more details.
Argyle Shop News: Please note the changes to the sizing of the boys’ pants in our school store. Please check out the new sizing chart. Men’s sizes remain the same.
Middle & Senior School Athletic Celebration: Selwyn House Athletics is thrilled to celebrate the 2022-23 season. If your son participated in one or more competitive programs you are cordially invited to join us on the evening of Thursday, May 25. There will be a reception starting at 5:30pm in the west courtyard, followed by the Awards Ceremony at 7pm in Coristine Hall. Please RSVP here if you can attend.
Congratulations to the Middle School musicians who knocked it out of the park at the Jazz Cabaret last Thursday evening. It was a very entertaining evening. Bravo to Mr. Becker for producing such a wonderful evening to showcase the tremendous musicianship at Selwyn House. Click here for photos from the event and a video of the full performance. Please visit the Jazz Cabaret program for the names of our talented MS musicians.
Congratulations to Ms. Martin and members of the Middle School play who performed Wednesday evening and this afternoon to captive audiences! Click here for names of our cast and crew who showcased their talents in the very entertaining play "10 Reasons You Should Have Stayed Home Sick Today". Encore!!
Congratulations to the Scholastic Challenge winners! In February, our Grade 8 students joined schools across Canada competing in the Scholastic Challenge, an online quiz testing general knowledge. We are proud to announce that 37 of our Grade 8 students achieved results above the national average and received certificates for that honour. A special shout-out to Max Arbour, who received the top score for Grade 8 competitors in the province of Quebec!
Warmer weather - uniforms and water bottles: Middle School doesn’t have a summer uniform. Students continue to have the choice to wear their short-sleeved, collared, light blue dress shirt (with tie) and dress shorts at school. With the warmer weather upon us, it is important for each student to have his own water bottle at school every day. SHS is only equipped with water bottle refill stations, not with water fountains with drinking spouts. Please label the water bottle with your (student’s) name!
Study Skills Workshops for MS Students: As preparation for end-of-year assessments, Grade 8 students and any Grade 7’s who missed Mr. Roy’s presentations last week can join an optional workshop on Tuesday May 16 during lunch recess in room F1.
MS Scavenger Hunt with ECS and the Study! At Murray Hill Park on Friday, May 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. We can register 20 Grade 7&8 students. The cost is $5/person and there will also be snacks for sale. Sign up with Ms. Beech!
Reminders
Visit MS Updates from the previous weeks for news you may have missed such as:
- Visit our Covid Corner for the latest health & safety guidelines
- School Life Opportunities for MS Students (including tutorials, clubs and athletics)
- Looking for volunteering opportunities? Click here to see how you can make a difference!
The SHS Important Dates for 2023-2024 are available!
End of Year Reminders:
- Grade 7 Exam/Assessment Prep Sheets
- Grade 8 Exam/Assessment Prep Sheets
Save the Date! A Middle School Closing Celebration will take place Thursday June 15 from 4-5pm.
Summer Camps: Summer is fast approaching and we are proud to offer a wide variety of summer camp options! Invite your friends, cousins and sisters to join a fun and enriching camp experience. Options include drama camp, debate camp, football tech, rock climbing & more! For more information, see our camps webpage here.
Middle School Dance May 26: Grade 7&8 students are invited to this inter-school event taking place on Friday, May 26 at 7pm at Selwyn House. Students can sign up with their $10 admission fee at Ms. Beech’s office.
514-931-9481