Welcome Event for Israeli Newcomer Families

 


Welcome Event for Israeli Newcomer Families
May 9th | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Schwartz/Reisman Centre
9600 Bathurst St., Maple, ON L6A 3Z8
Registration Form: bit.ly/NewcomerWelcomeEvent


We invite Israeli newcomers with school-aged children to join us at the Schwartz-Reisman Centre for a welcome reception and information fair. Light refreshments will be provided and children’s activities will also be on-site. This is a great opportunity to meet other newcomers and connect with the community organizations that are here to welcome and support your family. Families will have the opportunity to access information from York Region and Jewish community agencies.

To register or for more information, please contact leonora.buskin@yrdsb.ca or ityulpinov@ccsyr.org.


Peer Tutoring Applications for 2024 -25 School Year

  

Is your son/daughter a Gr. 9, 10 or 11 student who achieves high marks in their courses? 

Are they interested in getting community service hours to help other students with their homework and to prepare for tests?

Would they like to become a Peer Tutor for the 2024 - 25 school year?

If so, please ask them to see Mrs. Rosenberg in the Guidance office to apply.

Applications are being accepted until Friday, May 24th.


Update From Guidance

GUIDANCE UPDATES -  MAY 2

CONGRATULATIONS TO REBECCA SIRKIN who has won the Schulich Leader Scholarship for the Faculty of Engineering at Western University.


Rebecca Sirkin, a graduating Westmount student, has been selected for a Schulich Leader Scholarship for the Faculty of Engineering at Western University. The value of the scholarship is worth $120,000.


Schulich Leaders are entrepreneurial-minded and exemplify academic excellence and leadership, creativity and charisma.  Schulich Leaders are pursuing careers in technology, engineering, entrepreneurship and business enterprise, and applied scientific research.


The Westmount family is very proud of Rebecca and all her accomplishments. 


Way to go!!

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN - IVEY - SUMMER LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM

The John F Wood Summer Leadership Symposium application deadline is quickly approaching. Our team is excited to receive applications from your high school students who are eager to develop their leadership skills and learn from experienced professionals.

This one-day event designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to develop their leadership skills and gain insights into key competencies student affairs professional indicate are essential to post-secondary success. The symposium includes an introduction to the Ivey Case Method Approach, strengths training, personalized seminars, speaker sessions, university recruiters and more.

If you know of any students that may be interested in this opportunity, please encourage them to visit the official website to learn more about the symposium and submit an application. Remember, the application deadline is Monday, May 13, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN - IVEY HBA PROGRAM


Want more information on the Ivey HBA business program?


CLICK HERE

WCI Trip To Boston

 

If you are interested in coming with us to Boston, please attend the Information Meeting.

WHAT:  Boston International Trip through Westmount Collegiate and Evolve Tours
TRIP DATES:  November 13-16, 2024
WHO:  Open to all students in Grades 10-12 during the 2024-2025 school year
MEETING DATE:  May 28th
MEETING TIME:  6:30pm
MEETING LOCATION:  Library
QUESTIONS Natasha.popiel@yrdsb.ca

 


 



YRAA Badminton Championships

One Tuesday, April 1, Stephanie N. in Grade 10 competed at the YRAA Badminton Championships for the second straight year.  

She qualified for this after winning the previous two competitions in April.  

She finished 5th overall in the region, and we’re very proud of her!


WCI Sin Clinic


WCI will be hosting a Student Sin Clinic on May 8, 2024 from 11am to 3:00pm in the atrium. Service Canada representatives will be here to help students apply for their Social Insurance Numbers 

For more information, please see the flyer linked.

Math Peer Tutoring

 

Math Peer-tutoring will be restarting every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch for the semester in room 304.

If you need any help with math homework or studying please come by. We can also set you up with a peer-tutor to meet when works best for you if needed!

Contact Mrs. McCardle if you have any questions.



Exam Schedule - June 2024

June 2024 Exam Schedule Information for Students and Families

Please find the examination schedule for June 2024 below.  The exam period is determined by the YRDSB/approved by the Ministry of Education; students are expected to be present for all exams.

We wish your child all the best with the exam season!

Please also review the following documents attached to this communication to help your family and child prepare for the upcoming exam period. Attached to this communication you will find:

  • A detailed schedule for exams by day and room number 

(Students who do not have an exam listed on the attached exam schedule should speak directly to their teachers about the assessments they will complete during the Final Exam period).

  • Examination guidelines for students during the exam period/June 26th Exam Feedback Day Modified Exam Schedule

Here is our exam schedule below for students in Grades 9, 10, 11, 12:

  • Please note that this year we will be running exams in the order of period 2,3,4, and 1.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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◆ ʻĪd al-’Aḍḥá (Festival of Sacrifice) Period 2 Exams/Culminating ActivitiesPeriod 3 Exams/Culminating ActivitiesPeriod 4 Exams/Culminating Activities
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Period 1 Exams/Culminating ActivitiesExams (Remaining Performance Tasks)Semester Mark Review - amPA DAY GRADUATIONPA DAY


Missed Examinations Policy

  • All students are required to write their final examinations during the scheduled date, time and place indicated on the examination schedule and as announced by their subject teacher. A student who misses an examination will receive a mark of “0” as the final mark for the exam.

Exceptional Circumstances

  • In exceptional circumstances, alternative arrangements will be made to have the exam completed on a different date from the original schedule.
  • Only under exceptional circumstances will alternative arrangements be considered for exams:
    • If a medical certificate from a medical doctor 
    • Funeral
    • Court Appearance 
    • Family Emergency in such instances.

Update From Guidance

GUIDANCE UPDATES -  April 29

AEBS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Alliance of Educators for Black Students (AEBS) is pleased to offer York Region District School Board self-identifying Black students graduating from high school the opportunity to apply for several scholarships. 

Students must sign into their YRDSB google gapps account (student number@ gapps.yrdsb.ca + password) to access the application form.

 

AEBS Scholarships will be presented at the AEBS Achievement Awards Ceremony on June 4th, 2024.


Student can access this site for more information:

https://sites.google.com/gapps.yrdsb.ca/2024aebsscholarships/scholarships 


Application Deadline: Sunday, May 19th, 2024 (11:55 p.m.)

If you have questions, please contact

Ms. Reid: charlottereid60@gmail.com (c)416 540-1005

Ms. Ricketts: elaine.ricketts@yrdsb.ca or elaine.ricketts@gapps.yrdsb.ca


Summer Learning

      
                    


For more information about the Summer Pathways Programs provided by York Region District School Board, please see the linked flyer below


CLICK HERE for additional information.