Dear Vincent Massey families, It feels a little strange to be writing another weekly update after only 2 days of school but there's lots to share! Safety always comes first at Massey so I need to begin with another reminder that parents are not permitted to drop off or pick up students in the school parking lots. This includes morning band practices. This policy enables staff to access their parking spaces and, much more importantly, supports pedestrian safety both in the parking lots and on the surrounding sidewalks. I'm delighted to share that physical education teacher Amanda Carter welcomed baby Oliver into the world this past Monday! Mom and baby are both doing great. Christine Cook, a physical education specialist with junior high school experience, will be covering Amanda's classes for the duration of her parental leave. Parent-teacher conferences will continue as scheduled on the evening of Thursday, November 27 (in-person, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and on Friday, November 28 (online, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Each session will be 10 minutes in length. Booking will open at 4:00 pm on Thursday, November 20, and will close at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26. To book conferences, please log into your MyCBE account and follow these steps:
School conferences provide an important opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about your child’s learning. Parents/guardians, students, and teachers are able to connect and communicate openly about areas of strength and growth. These discussions help build and sustain respectful relationships that support student success. Prior to your conference, please take time with your child to review PowerSchool for updated grades and Google Classroom (Grade 7) or D2L (Grade 8/9) for course content and topics, ensuring a focused and informed discussion. If possible, please include your child in the conference as their voice is vital to understanding the next steps in their learning. After booking, your conference details will appear in your MyCBE account. We recommend adding these to your email calendar to keep track of meeting times and links (if applicable). Given the recent teacher strike and its impact on assessment timelines, teachers are continuing to update and analyze student data. While they will share available evidence of learning, we ask that families keep in mind that assessment information may still be in progress at this time. The focus of conferences will be on reconnecting, understanding current progress, and planning meaningful next steps to support each student’s continued growth. We look forward to seeing you and your child at conferences and continuing our shared work in supporting their success. Next Wednesday, November 19, will be our school council meeting and parent association annual general meeting. These meetings are held consecutively beginning at 6:30pm in the learning commons. Please consider attending to learn more about teaching and learning at our school. Please note the following upcoming key dates:
Best wishes, David Pugh Principal |
Weekly Update Nov 14
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