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A Message From the Principal

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Welcome back! We would like to take this opportunity to share with you our school goals for the 2010 – 2011 school year, as well as some important upcoming events of interest to both students and parents.

To reach every student and improve learning this year we will continue to focus on our three pillars: Program Pathways, Communication, and Community @ Earl. The points outlined below are the result of much discussion with staff, Student and School Council. These pillars form the guiding principles for our decision making process at Earl of March.

PROGRAM PATHWAYS

  • focus on developing critical thought using differentiated instruction—programming and strategies to reach every student and improve their learning and achievement.

COMMUNICATION

  • developing and implementing strategies to inform students, parents, staff and our community.

COMMUNITY @ EARL

  • supporting students to take an active role in school leadership, coordination, and Character Development in the classroom, the school and the community;
  • planning for the 40th Reunion.

For parents and guardians, our first School Council meeting will be held on September 20th, at 7:00 pm in the Library. At this meeting we will be electing the new School Council for the 2010 – 2011 school year. If you are interested or require more information, please visit earlofmarch.com or contact the school directly. Nominations by candidates can be made in person or in writing to the school council chair, Mr. John Chaffey () or to the school principal (). Our meetings are typically held on the third Monday of each month and all parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Hope to see you there.

Student Council is an important part of school life. These elected representatives of the student body foster enthusiasm, and a positive and productive environment in the school. This year our council will be led by President Kareem Ibrahim and Vice-President Joe Richard. Last week, our council ran an extremely successful student BBQ and welcomed our new students to the school. Over 200 were in attendance and our student organizers did a fantastic job. A complete list of our Student Council members may be viewed in the Student Handbook which is posted on-line at earlofmarch.com. We are looking forward to the many activities they have in store to engage our students and our community.Building on our communication theme, we provide information in a variety of formats, including:

  • our website earlofmarch.com, where you can find:
    • up-to-date news
    • printable calendar of events
    • department and course descriptions
    • Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct and general procedures
    • staff directories, and much, much more
  • Synrevoice—an information broadcast to you via telephone,
  • information packages sent home with students,
  • staff contact via phone or email.
Please feel free to contact the school at 613 592 3361 if you have questions or concerns.

Principal

  • Steve Massey can be reached at extension 213.

Vice-Principals

  • Jon Harris (students by alpha: A-K) can be reached at extension 215.
  • Jayne Ford (students by alpha: L-Z) can be reached at extension 217.

Counsellors

  • Mr. Barnabe (students by alpha: A-F) can be reached at extension 223.
  • Ms. Hendrycks (students by alpha: G-M) can be reached at extension 231.
  • Ms. Barnabe (students by alpha: N-Z) can be reached at extension 222.
On Thursday, September 16th, please join us for Meet the Teacher Night starting at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium (more information will be sent home later this week). Also, watch for our upcoming School Council Speaker Series:

February 28, 2011: Technology and Teen Mental Health

May 2, 2011: Anxiety and Stresses on Teens

On behalf of our community at the Earl of March Secondary School, we wish you a successful school year.

Sincerely,

Steve Massey

Earl of March Secondary School

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