Middle School Update
December 12, 2024
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 13: Last day of breakfast service until January
Wednesday, December 18: Special Dress Day - Pajama Day
Thursday, December 19: Special Dress Day - Holiday Accessories
Thursday, December 19: Last day of classes before winter break, dismissal at 2:45pmMonday, January 6: PED DAY - no classes for students
Tuesday, January 7: Classes resume
Friday, January 10: Friday Night Ski Club (Mont Olympia) 3-10:30pm
Wednesday, January 15: Gryphon Sale of (gently used) SHS clothing from 7-11am.
Need to Know
Holiday Cheer at Selwyn House! The whole school is invited to participate in the special dress days to celebrate the festive season (see attached poster). In Middle School, house points will be awarded. Students are expected to wear full SHS uniform if they aren’t participating in these holiday themed days.
Wednesday, December 18 - pajamas
Thursday, December 19 - holiday accessories (socks, ties, hats, etc.) with SHS uniform pants and school shoes
Jazz Band concert video: Click here to view last Wednesday’s Grade 7&8 Jazz Bands performances!
Calling all scholars! The Montreal Round of the World Scholars Cup is taking place here at Selwyn House Jan 26-27, 2025. Students form teams of three and compete against other schools in debating, collaborative writing, and trivia competitions. A second info session will be held for MS students next Wednesday at lunch. Students who attend the info session or see Ms. Beech to indicate their interest will receive a follow up email from Ms. Schaffer with full details and a consent form. The registration deadline for the World Scholar’s Cup is in the first week of January.
Contactivity: Calling all students! We are looking for students to join our Contactivity Programs this winter. If you enjoy connecting with senior citizens, please fill out this sign-up form by January 10. Middle and Senior School students can be paired with a Senior citizen for the winter term to chat weekly in person or on Zoom. Middle School students can also join our Crafting Club to learn how to knit, make jewelry, and more from Contactivity members.
Thank you PVA and Selwyn Parents! Selwyn House staff thank the PVA and all parents who so kindly provided delicious treats for the teachers' coffee lounge held earlier this week. Thank you also to the parents who beautified our school with holiday decorations! These acts of giving are truly appreciated.
Save the Date! A Gryphon Sale (of gently used uniform and apparel) will be hosted by the Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) the morning of Wednesday, January 15 in the Rossy Agora at Selwyn House. Gently used uniform donations are always welcome, and can be dropped off during school hours in the bins located just inside the front doors of the Lucas building (at reception).
Judges for Grade 8 Science Fair: Selwyn House is holding our annual Grade 8 Science Fair Thursday, January 23, between 8-10:30am and we are currently looking for judges. Extensive knowledge of science is not required! If you are interested in being a judge or have any questions please contact Ms. Haneefa Corbie (corbieh@selwyn.ca).
Contactivity Holiday Music Video: Thank you and congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s Contactivity Holiday Music Video “California Dreamin.” Students, and Contactivity Members all took part in this video, and we could have not have done it without them! We would like to thank and congratulate Ryan Kennedy and Olivier Seguin- Leduc, who has been an integral part of making these videos happen. Click here to watch the music video and happy holidays!
Reminders
Visit our MS Update page for news and action items you may have missed, such as:
Clubs, Tutorials and Activities for Middle School Students - descriptions and calendar
Des ressources pour devenir un griffon francophile - L'édition pour le mois d'octobre
Lost and Found! The lost and found items from all around the school are now displayed in the hallway near the front entrance of the Lucas Building ready to be picked up. Photos of some of the items can be found HERE. Be sure to check if anything belongs to your family so you or your son can pick them up as soon as possible. Any items remaining on Dec 20 will be donated.
Lunar New Year and Black History Month: Do you want to take part in organizing Selwyn’s Lunar New Year or Black History Month celebrations this year? Sign up using this Google Form for Lunar New Year and this Google form for Black History Month. There are roles for everyone - from organizing and performing at assemblies to making posters to helping to run lunchtime activities. *Please note, this is a call for student volunteers. There will be upcoming opportunities for parent volunteers to get involved.*
Ski Club: We are thrilled to continue our Friday Night Ski Club for the 2025 season! Our four outing dates this year are January 10 (the first Friday back from Winter break!), January 24, February 7th, and February 21st. Ski Club is open to any Middle and Senior School student who has skied/boarded at least 3 times. Please note that registration is currently full for all four outings, but you may sign up to be added to the waitlist. You can email Ms. Schwartz (schwartze@selwyn.ca) for any questions.
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