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The Days Ahead
The Days Ahead
Friday, October 24 -
Blue Jays Day! Students are encouraged to wear blue today to show our support for the Blue Jays!
Monday, October 27-
Spirit Day: PJ Day!
School Council Meeting 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 28 -
Spirit Day: "Aren't you PLAID it's Tuesday?"
Dental Screening for Kindergarten, Grade 2, and Grade 4 students
Wednesday, October 29 -
Spirit Day: School Spirit Day- wear blue and yellow
Pizza Day (for those who ordered)
Dental Screening for Kindergarten, Grade 2, and Grade 4 students
Thursday, October 30 -
Spirit Day: Throwback Thursday
Subway Day (for those who ordered)
Friday, October 31 -
Halloween: students may wear costumes to school (no masks, weapons, or props/accessories), or wear Black and Orange
Spirit Week October 27-31
Spirit Week October 27-31
October 27-31 is Spirit Week at SMY!
Monday, October 27: PJ Day
Tuesday, October 28: Aren't you "PLAID" it's Tuesday?
Wednesday, October 29: School Spirit Day (blue and yellow)
Thursday, October 30: Throwback Thursday
Friday, October 31: Halloween Costumes (no masks, weapons, props/accessories)
Pumpkin Raffle
Pumpkin Raffle
SMY is once again hosting a spooktacular favourite- our annual CEFO Pumpkin Raffle! The Catholic Education Foundation of Ottawa purchases thousands of dollars in gift cards to feed and clothe families in our community every year.
Please help support CEFO by buying tickets for a chance to win a pumpkin decorated by our students! Tickets are available exclusively on School Cash Online until Tuesday, October 28th.
1 ticket $2
3 tickets $5
10 tickets for $10
The raffle will take place on Friday, October 31st.
For more information on what CEFO is all about, please visit their website at cefo.org
Terry Fox Run
Terry Fox Run
Thank you to all our SMY families for donating to our Terry Fox Fundraiser.
In total, we raised $1415.00 for the Terry Fun Foundation!
School Council Meeting
School Council Meeting
Please join us for our October School Council Meeting- Monday, October 27th at 6:00 pm in the School Learning Commons. We will be looking for a new voting member - we need a Secretary!
Our School Council is Looking for Volunteers!
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!
Office Closed Daily from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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.
Food / Allergies
Food / Allergies
Foods containing nuts (tree nuts or legumes) are not permitted at school at any time of year. We have many children with severe nut allergies (both peanut and other nuts); therefore, ALL student snacks and lunches must be entirely peanut- and nut-free.
Cell Phones
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.
Upcoming Dates to Note
Upcoming Dates to Note
November 4 - Photo Retake Day (please send a note to your child's teacher indicating that you would like your child to have a retake).
November 7 - PD Day, Schools Closed
Reporting Dates for 2025-2026:
November 13- Kindergarten Initial Observations of Learning, and Grade 1-6 Progress Report Cards Posted on Parent Portal
February 11- Term 1 (Sept-Jan) Report Cards for K-6 Posted on Parent Portal
June 24- Term 2 (Final) Report Cards for K-6 Posted on Parent Portal
Updates from SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee)
Updates from SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee)
Join the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for a Virtual Focus Group conversation for Parents, Guardians & Caregivers of the OCSB!
When: Monday October 20 at 7:00 pm. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seac-focus-group-conversation-for-ocsb-families-1-of-3-tickets-1672040651599
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop
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