Next Two Weeks at a Glance:
Dear MGCI Parents/Guardians/Caregivers/Students:
A huge thank you to the Student Council and all the staff volunteers who made last night’s semi-formal a success. The students had a delicious buffet dinner then danced the night away! We are truly grateful to have such incredible staff who volunteer their time to make events like last night happen.
Keep an eye out for sign-ups for Parent/Guardian-Teacher interviews coming up on March 7th. This is a great opportunity to check in with your child’s teachers around their progress in school and any questions or concerns that you may have.
Have a lovely weekend Garneau!
Gillian Evans, Principal
- Learn4Life Spring
Continuing Education is excited to announce that Learn4Life spring courses are LIVE to view online ➡️ http://learn4life.ca.Registration opens February 21 @ 8:30 a.m. Register on-line here. This term, we have close to 40 new and exciting courses offered in an array of different categories.
- Special Education and Inclusion is pleased to offer our second engagement session for parents/guardians/caregivers this year.
Morning Session – March 5th Flyer
FLYER Parent Session March 5th AM Session.pptx - Google Slides
Evening Session – March 6th Flyer
FLYER Parent Session March 6th PM Session.pptx - Google Slides
- Lets Connect About Mental Health and Well Being Webinar Series
Please join us on February 22, 2024, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm:
Lets Connect About Mental Health and Well Being Webinar Series: Parent Voices-Creating fun opportunities to connect and boost positive mental health, joy and happiness. (flyer)
Audience: Students, families, parents, guardians, caregivers, and staff are all welcome!
Members from our Mental Health and Well-being Parent Partnership Committee will add their voices on the importance of exploring fun activities for positive mental health and wellness. In addition, please come and enjoy break out rooms, which will be co-led by Professional Support Staff and community partners, in different ways we can enhance overall mental health and wellness.
- Worth Repeating - Attendance at Marc Garneau C.I.
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Attendance is very important to us here at MGCI. We know it is essential in helping a student reach their full potential and contributes to their overall success at school.
To help keep students safe, attendance is taken at the beginning of each period. Students are expected to be on time and in attendance daily. For more information, please refer to the online Student Handbook.
What do I do if I am absent?
Parent/Guardian/Caregiver needs to call the school before 9:00 AM to report the absence
o Please call 416-396-2410 use our SafeArrival system to report the absence
o Parent/Guardian/Caregiver should include the following in their message:
§ Student Number OR Your first and last name (spell out the last name)
§ Date of absence (or days of absences)
§ Reason (ie. illness, appointment etc.)
§ Expected date of return to school
· When you return, you should bring a note with you to school to the main office with all the information listed above. These notes are kept on file.
I know I am going to be absent ahead of time, what should I do?
· A phone call should be made, and a note provided to the main office by the Parent/Guardian/Caregiver, as soon as you know about the absence
· We discourage extended absences while school is in session. However, if you are travelling for an extended period of time, please come to the main office to pick up a form that must be completed with two weeks' notice.
I got a phone call home saying I was absent, but I wasn’t...what do I do?
· Speak to your teacher about the concern
· The teacher can correct the attendance with the main office
I am moving to a different school or moving to another country…what do I do?
· Please see the Guidance Department to inform them with the relevant information: location and name of new school, and the last date you will attend at Marc Garneau C.I.
- Worth Repeating - Caring and Safe Schools Committee Meeting: Wednesday, March 6th at 8:15am.
This committee will be responsible for devising strategies to help address any safety concerns of our students, promoting equity, a positive school climate and addressing identified gaps within our school. If you would like to be a part of this committee, please join! Please meet in the main office and VP Ms. Kwon will greet you!
- Worth Repeating - Online Tutoring Update
TDSB students now have access to free academic support through online tutoring.
Support is available for secondary students through Paper:
- For all courses and grades, including support with exam and/or culminating activity preparation
- For writing assignments, such as essays, resumes, cover letters
- For all math and science courses
- 24/7, on demand for ongoing help, or when they are stuck
- Families or students (18+) who are interested in online tutoring services can contact Paper
Support is available for elementary students through Brainfuse:
- For homework help in all subject areas and grades
- For enrichment activities
- 24/7, on demand
Families or students (18+) who are interested in online tutoring services can contact Brainfuse.
- Worth Repeating - Opting-Out of the e-Learning Graduation Requirement
Last year, the Ministry of Education introduced a mandatory e-learning credit requirement for graduation. But - students may withdraw from the online e-Learning requirement at any time. A parent/caregiver/guardian or student (18 years of age or older or 16 or 17 years of age and withdrawn from parental control) may withdraw by submitting the TDSB Opt Out/Withdrawal Form to their school. No explanation or reason is needed to opt out/withdraw. Opting out does not prevent you from taking an e-Learning course in the future.
If you are not ready to make a decision with regard to participating in e-Learning, there will be future opportunities to participate in e-Learning courses or withdraw from the graduation requirement. A final decision is not required at this time. If you have decided now to withdraw from the graduation requirement, please complete the TDSB Opt Out/Withdrawal Form and return it to your school.
- School Council Update
Please click here for the recording of the last School Council Meeting.
Our next meeting is Thursday March 28 and will take place both in person in the library and online. Links will be shared closer to the date.