August 2009

Dear Markville Secondary School Students & Parents/Guardians:

We hope that everyone has had a successful 2008-2009 school year. This letter will remind you of some important information about report card pick up and our school opening for the 2009-2010 school year.

Report Cards and School Newsletter:

Report cards were available for pick up earlier in the summer in the main office. Students who have not yet picked up their report card should do so when they come to register. Any outstanding fees or fines must be paid before you are issued your report card. This year, in order to continue to promote environmentally friendly practices, our school newsletter has been posted on the school website. Please go to www.markvilless.com during the summer months to read all about the 2008-2009 year in review.

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Results:

All students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) this April have been given the opportunity to pick up their individual results during the week of June 15^th. If you did not pick up your test results, a copy can be found in your report card envelope. A copy of the test results will also be filed in your Ontario Student Record (OSR).

Registration:

Grade 10, 11 and 12 students will register in the cafeteria on Thursday August 27^th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday August 31^st from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Please read the detailed instructions below. Next year the following items are required and the fees are as follows:

a) Student Activity Fee - $35.00 – includes a photo ID card and student agenda planner

b) Gym Clothing - $30.00 – school shorts ($20.00) and school t-shirt ($10.00)

c) Yearbook - $35.00 at registration ($40.00 after registration day)

d) Parking Pass - $25.00 (for those who drive to school)

e) Graduation Fee - $20.00 –graduation gown rental for graduating students

Please make cheques payable to Markville Secondary School – one cheque can cover any combination of items. At registration students will be issued a copy of the registration form. Keep this form in a safe place as this is your proof of payment for your student fees. Students will be assigned a locker (grades 9/11 - 2 students per locker, grade 12 – 1 student per locker) and will need to bring a lock to secure their valuables.

Student Timetables:

Students will receive a copy of their timetable at registration. If you have still have textbooks, library books or equipment from the 2008-2009 school year, please ensure that you bring all outstanding materials or the money to replace them to school on August 27^{th or} 31^st. In June each student with a timetable conflict was given the opportunity to resolve the conflict with the help of a guidance counselor. Students needing timetable adjustments resulting from the completion of a summer school course will be seen by a guidance counselor as quickly as possible. Information on this procedure will be available when you pick up your timetable. Please follow the timetable that you have received until the issue is resolved with a guidance counselor.

Communication with Home

At Markville SS we provide several ways to help us communicate and share information on a regular basis. We are proud of our school website www.markvilless.com which has updated school events, achievements and links to all subjects. We also provide daily attendance reports to parents and guardians using e-mail. In order to facilitate our providing of up to date attendance information, we encourage all parents and guardians to submit current e-mail addresses. E-mail addresses can be updated by sending your e-mail address to markville.ss@yrdsb.edu.on.ca. Your e-mail should include your child’s name, date of birth and grade.

Important Dates:

Wednesday August 26^th PA Day (no classes)

Thursday August 27^th PA Day (no classes)

Registration for Grades 10-12 students from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Friday August 28^th School Holiday (no classes)

Monday August 31^st First day of school and registration for Grade 9 students

Registration for Grades 10-12 students from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday September 1^st All grades to attend classes. First day of school for Grades 10-12

Wednesday September 3^rd Photo Day

Monday September 7^th Labour Day Holiday (no classes)

Wednesday September 9^th First School Council Meeting at 7:15 p.m. in the library

Thursday September 10^th Grade 9 Markfest at Camp Robin Hood

Friday September 11^th “SAC Attack” Modified School Day – carnival and club/team sign-up

September 24 – 27^th Music Camp

Friday September 25^th PA Day (no classes)

Wednesday October 7^th School Council Meeting at 7:15 p.m. in the library

Friday October 9^th Interim Report Cards Distributed

Monday October 12^th Thanksgiving Holiday

Wednesday October 21^st College / University Information Night

October 26 – 30^th Fall Break (no classes for Markville students)

Wednesday November 4^th “Take Our Kids to Work” – for all Grade 9 students

Monday November 9^th PA Day (no classes)

Wednesday November 18^th School Council Meeting at 7:15 p.m. in the library

Friday November 20^th Mid-term Report Card Distribution

Wednesday November 25^th Parents’/Guardians’ Interview Night

School Schedule:

The daily timetable remains as follows:

PERIOD	TIME
National Anthem	8:20
1	8:20 – 9:35
Announcements	9:35 – 9:40
2	9:45 – 11:00
3	11:05 – 12:20
4	12:25 – 1:40
5	1:45 – 3:00

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school at (905) 940-8840. We hope that you enjoy the rest of your summer and look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Sincerely,

Steve Bewcyk Rose Li Krista Pummell

Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal