Thank you to all our students and staff who dressed up for Spirit Week last week! It was great to see everyone’s enthusiasm for crazy socks and mismatched shoes!
Only five more sleeps before the weekend and March Break begins. We hope that everyone gets some time to rest, relax and chill during the break.
Sincerely,
Yvette Duffy, Principal Joseph Ghassibe, Vice Principal Anita Love, Vice Principal
In this issue:
- The Next Two Weeks at a Glance
- March is Greek Heritage Month!
- International Women’s Day – March 8
- Locker Clean Out – Wednesday, March 9 – Period 1
- RBC Summer Tech Labs
- Messages from Guidance
- Messages from School Council – Chair Tracy Kowal
- Trustee Laskin’s Weekly Updates
- Worth Mentioning Again…Edge Art Show
The Next Two Weeks at a Glance
Keep apprised of what is happening by linking to our school year calendar which is live on our school website landing page.
March is Greek Heritage Month!
March is Greek Heritage Month. It is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Greek Canadians to Canada, and an occasion to mark and enjoy the history of Greek culture. To find activities and information, link to the Greek Heritage Month Guide.
Also, don't forget to drop by our library for resources and check out this month's puzzle! :) Thank you to Ms. Pereira and Ms. Whyte for all they are doing to celebrate this month!
International Women’s Day – March 8
International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. This day aims to celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness and take action for the equal rights of all female identifying individuals. To learn more link to: UN International Women’s Day.
The TDSB Experiential Learning Team is also working with BOLT to virtually present an International Women’s Day Speak Out Event, on Tuesday March 8, from 10:25 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Students can meet a panel of female construction industry professionals to learn more about the construction industry and the diverse career choices within it.
If you would like to register to attend this event link to: https://bit.ly/369M96d. BOLT organizers will email registrants the link to the Zoom Webinar.
Locker Clean Out – Wednesday, March 9 – Period 1
It is really important that perishable items do not remain in lockers during the March Break as this will help to keep our school free of little critters. To support with this, period 1 teachers will provide students with some time on Wednesday, March 9 to ensure that all perishable items are removed. Extra garbage bins will be made available in the hallways.
Messages from Guidance
Course Selection – Now Closed
Course Selection closed on Friday afternoon. Thank you to all of our students who submitted their choices through myBlueprint. A reminder to parents to complete the approval process. For parents who have not received an approval e-mail, students may still log in to myBlueprint to send the parental approval.
Our school will now begin the 2022/2023 scheduling process and no changes may be made at this time. Students will be given an opportunity to request changes at a later date once scheduling has been completed.
Thank you to all our teachers for their support of students through the course selection process. Thank you to Ms. Ng, Mr. Oosterhoff and Ms. Robles-Evans who hosted over 250+ meetings with students!
March Break Virtual Job Fair
St. Stephen's Community House will be hosting job fairs Monday through Thursday during the March Break from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. These job fairs target for youth ages 15 to 18, currently in high school & returning to school in September. Learn more about job opportunities at Jack of Sports, Centreville, Wendy’s and MacDonalds by linking to this flyer.
RBC Summer Tech Labs
RBC is offering a great summer opportunity for students interested in Business, Technology and/or Entrepreneurship. RBC Summer Tech Labs is an eight-week paid internship for students in grades 11 and 12. Throughout July and August, students will collaborate in small teams to grow their technical and professional skills, while solving real RBC business challenges.
RBC High School Summer Tech Labs 2022 applications are now open until 11:59 pm March 27. The application can be accessed here. Please link to RBC Summer Tech Labs for more information.
Trustee Laskin’s Weekly Updates
Learn more about upcoming events and keep informed by linking to Trustee Laskin's Weekly Newsletter.
Worth Mentioning Again…
Caring and Safe Schools Meeting – Monday, March 7 @ 11:45 a.m. via Zoom
Our next meeting will be Monday, March 7th @ 11:45 a.m. Please let Joe know if you plan to join. At the Caring and Safe Schools Meeting, we discuss various issues concerning our school, explore solutions, and look at bringing in supports where needed. At our next meeting, some items we will be discussing include Student Voice, anti-Semitism on the increase in areas around our Community, and forming a new School Wellness Team!
Edge Art Show – Celebrate FHCI Visual Art Students – Opens Online Tuesday, February 22
For 25 years Arts Etobicoke’s EDGE: Youth Art Show has offered high-school-aged youth a non-juried opportunity to showcase their artwork alongside their peers in a professional exhibition setting. Each year, the show features artwork from hundreds of students and dozens of schools. In addition to exhibiting in a professional space, EDGE: Youth Art Show gives youth the opportunity to meet their peers, get feedback from professional artists, and network in the arts community.
This year 17 of our students will showcase their work during the virtual show. The show opens this Tuesday, February 22, with an in-person reception on March 9, and closing on March 14. Link to the show: Edge Youth Virtual Art Show. Check out the show in-person at Artscape Youngplace Hallway Galleries, 180 Shaw Street, Floors 1 to 3 – Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sundays noon to 5 p.m.
Thank you to Mr. Conley and Ms. Neumann for all they have done to support our artists!