The Days Ahead

• Tuesday, November 18

  • Hot Dog Day (for those who ordered)

  • Hydro Ottawa Safety Presentations

• Wednesday, November 19

  • Pizza Day (for those who ordered)

  • Girls' Volleyball Tournament

• Thursday, November 20

  • Subway Day (for those who ordered)

  • Parent-Teacher Interviews

• Friday, November 21

  • Deadline for Confirmation Registration at St. Bernard Parish (see below for more details)

• Saturday, November 22

  • Christmas Craft Fair at St. Patrick High School (see below for more details)

• Monday, November 24

  • School Council Meeting 6:00 pm in the Learning Commons

• Tuesday, November 25

  • Popcorn Day (for those who ordered)

Dressing Warmly for the Weather

As the weather gets colder, a gentle reminder that students need to come to school dressed to be outside for up to 40 minutes. Please label belongings, including hats, mitts, gloves, boots, scarves and coats.  On cold days, all students will be required to wear their coats when outside.

Kindergarten Outdoor Play Donations

Our Kindergarten Team is collecting gently used items to enhance outdoor play and spark creativity, problem-solving, and imagination! We’re looking for materials that can be repurposed as outdoor toys, helping create a fun and inclusive play space for all.

Suggested items include:

🍴 Kitchen utensils (spoons, whisks, muffin tins)

🪣 Sand and water play items (funnels, pitchers, colanders)

🧱 Building materials (PVC pipes, milk crates, wooden spools)

🧸 Toys (tool sets, animals, hula hoops, Magna-Tiles, books, playing cards)

A donation bin will be available during Parent-Teacher Interviews on Thursday, November 20th, from 3:10 pm to 7:30 pm.

Thank you for helping us enrich outdoor learning and play at SMY!

Warmly,

The Kindergarten Team

Sacrament of Confirmation - St. Bernard Parish

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

Greetings from the St. Bernard Parish Sacramental Team!  St. Bernard Parish offers the preparation necessary for the sacrament of Confirmation to children in Grade 6.  The deadline to register for Confirmation is Friday, November 21st.  For more information and to register, please see this document from the St. Bernard Sacramental Team.

Office Closed Daily from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Due to operational requirements, our school office will be closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. while Ms. Brady-McCowell is on her lunch break. Please leave a detailed message when you call, and we will reply at our earliest convenience. 

If you are picking up or dropping off your child during this time, it may take longer than usual. Although we recognize this might not always be possible, you are encouraged to arrange student appointments outside of this time to avoid delays. Please let us know in advance if you will be picking up or dropping off your child during this time.

Thank you for your understanding.

Our School Council is Looking for Volunteers!  

Would you like to help out our School Council with special events and/or weekly food organization? 

Please fill out this Volunteer Sign-Up form - We need your help!  

Cell Phones

As per Ministry guidelines, students at St. Marguerite d'Youville are not permitted to use cell phones during the school day. If a student needs to reach their parents/guardians, they must come to the office. If a student has a cell phone at school, they must keep it in their backpack, and the phone should not be seen by anyone. If students are seen with their phones out, they will bring their phones to the Office.

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