Middle School Update
October 29
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 30: Halloween costume day. Heroes and Villains optional costume theme.
Friday, October 30: Bantam Futsal Tryouts 1:30-3:00pm in Speirs gym. Details below.
Monday, November 2: Mid-Term Break - School Closed
Tuesday, November 3: Mid-Term Break - School Closed
Wed-Fri, November 4-6: Ped days. No classes for K-Grade 11.
Wednesday, November 4: Bantam Futsal Tryouts 1:30-3:00pm in Speirs gym.
Thursday, November 5: Bantam Futsal Tryouts 1:00-2:30pm in Speirs gym
Friday, November 6: Last day of fall phys. ed. and Term 1 classes
Monday, November 9: First day of winter phys. ed. and Term 2 classes
Wednesday, November 11: Remembrance Day Assembly for MS & SS students at 10:20am
Thursday, November 12: School Photo Retake Day
Friday, November 13: Middle School Dance at Trafalgar School for Girls. Details below.
Wednesday, November 18: Grade 8 Science Olympics with ECS. Details below.
Thursday, November 19: Early Dismissal for Middle School at 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, November 19: Parent-Student-Teacher virtual conferences from 1:30-8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 20: No classes for Middle School
Friday, November 20: Parent-Student-Teacher virtual conferences from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 26: Founder’s Day Reception from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Coristine Hall. Details to follow.
Friday, November 27: Founder’s Day Holiday - school is closed
Need to Know
October Veritas Students of the Month: We are proud to honour students each month, nominated by teachers, in recognition of going above and beyond Veritas culture. Congratulations to the students: William Ankcorn, Enyan Wang, Shamsuddin Ahmad, and Cole Lauder-Bilney. We thank them for their outstanding contributions! Wear your Golden Tie with pride!
School Photos:
Portrait orders placed before Oct 12 were received and distributed to students this week. Ask your son for his if you haven’t seen it yet!
Class photos were distributed this week to each student. There are a few extra class photos; reach out to Ms. Beech if yours has been misplaced and you need a replacement.
Retakes Nov 12: If your son was absent when the photos were taken, he will be expected to participate in Photo Retake Day on Thursday, November 12. If your son wishes to have his photo retaken, please inform Ms. Beech so she can ensure that he doesn’t miss the photo retake session!
Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences November 19 and 20: Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences will take place on November 19 and 20. The pickAtime booking system will open on November 12 at 3:00 p.m. and close on November 18 at 2:00 p.m. Instructions for booking appointments are available here. Please note that conferences are not mandatory. If you prefer to wait until after receiving the report card, you may contact teachers directly to arrange a phone call or alternate meeting time. Students are expected to attend all virtual conferences with their parents. Report cards are expected to be available on Wednesday, November 18.
Halloween festivities in Middle School!
On Friday, October 30, students are encouraged to wear costumes to school in place of the school uniform. House points will be awarded and a costume contest will take place at lunch hour. This is not a free dress day; if students are not in costume, they should be in regular uniform. The school theme this year is Heroes & Villains, and students are invited to join that theme or dress in any costume of their choice. Props, weapons and face masks/coverings are NOT permitted.
A note about Halloween Costumes: As Halloween approaches we invite you to have a conversation with your children about the intention of Halloween costumes to help guide them in their selection. Be thoughtful not to select a costume that makes fun of human traits, identities, cultures, or race. To this end, we invite students (and parents who are coming to school in costume) to consider the following questions when selecting their costumes: Is my choice tokenizing a person and/or identity? Does my costume choice align with the principles of Veritas and represent myself in the way I want to be seen? Let’s keep Halloween safe and inclusive!
Winners will be announced at lunch for the “count the candy” competition, (paper) pumpkin decorating contest, and costume contest!
Poppies on Remembrance Day: Each student will receive a poppy in class on November 11 to wear at our Remembrance Day assembly. Please note that all students are required to be in full uniform (including blazers) for this special assembly. Please send in a $2 donation (or more) for a poppy on November 11. Donations go to the Royal Canadian Legion in support of Canadian veterans and to promote Remembrance.
Grade 8 Science Olympics: If you are interested in competing in the Science Olympics with ECS, please fill out this form (that was also emailed to Grade 8 students on Oct 28) and submit it by Friday, October 30. 10 students will be asked to participate. If you are asked, you need to be available from 1-3pm on Wednesday, Nov. 18th (period 4) For more information, speak to Ms. Corbie or Mr. Jenkins.
Argyle Shop News
The Argyle Shop will now carry Nike Team One Dri-FIT Pocket Women’s Leggings! Available in Adult XS–XXL, these mid-weight, high-rise,full-length leggings feature a drop-in back pocket and convenient side pockets. Price: $88.00 + tax
ECA Full-Zip Hoodies Order Form If your son is involved in a Senior School Extra Curricular Activity (ECA) or participates in Elementary or Middle School activities,you can order a full-zip hoodie featuring the club logo and name. Order Dates: October 29 – November 13, 2026, Price: Adult $65 + tax, Children/Youth $60 + tax.
The Argyle Shop, both on-site and online, will be closed from Monday, November 2 through Friday, November 6, 2026. Both will resume normal operations on Monday, November 9, 2026.
New Men’s Underwear Collection for Dans la Rue: As part of Selwyn House’s 24 Hours for the Unhoused, a 24-hour experience that raises awareness of homelessness through workshops, discussions, hands-on activities, and reflection, we are collecting new men’s underwear to donate to Dans la Rue, an organization that supports youth experiencing homelessness in Montreal. Our Middle School and Senior School students are invited to participate by donating new, unopened packages of men’s underwear to help meet an important basic need in our community. There will be collection boxes throughout Middle and Senior school from November 1-17.
Middle School Dance at Trafalgar November 13: Grade 7&8 students are invited to this inter-school event taking place on Friday, November 13, 7-10pm at Trafalgar School for Girls. Students can register their participation beginning November 9 by bringing $10 to Ms. Beech’s office. Students must show their student ID cards. Snacks will be sold at the dance, doors will close at 8pm.
Holiday Marketplace at SHS December 2: With the holiday season just around the corner, the PVA is excited to announce it is organizing our third Holiday Marketplace on Wednesday, December 2. Keeping sustainability in mind, after the November break the PVA will start collecting gently used items including toys, games, books, puzzles, holiday decorations, small household goods and more, for resale to students, staff and family members in a holiday market format.It's a great opportunity for parents to get involved as the PVA will need many volunteers to help man market stalls, contribute baked goods, items for sale, etc. All proceeds will benefit St. Gabriel's Parish and their community outreach program. To get involved, please email amandajelowicki@hotmail.com
Reminders
Visit our MS Update page for news and action items you may have missed, such as:
Winter Phys. Ed. Reminders:
Futsal Tryouts: Friday, October 30 1:30-3pm, November 4 1:30–3:00 p.m and November 5 1:00–2:30 p.m. in the Spiers Gym. If your son cannot attend a tryout session, please reach out to Mr. Banerjee (banerjeen@selwyn.ca) to make arrangements.
See or email Ms. Beech right away after tryouts if you need to select a new phys ed option. Don’t assume your second choice is still available (some classes fill up with first round selections)!
Re-enrollment Form for 2027–28: A reminder to families that re-enrollment forms for the 2027–2028 academic year were emailed on Thursday, October 8. Please complete and electronically sign your form by November 1.The form can be accessed through the mySelwyn portal by clicking the “Form to Review” notice at the top of the page. Only one parent is required to sign electronically. We kindly ask that all families respect the deadline, as timely submissions are essential for enrolment planning, particularly with waitlists in most grades. For assistance, please contact Ms. Kelli Poulin at poulink@selwyn.ca.
Sign Up for the Ski Club 2027 Season (First Come First Served)! The Friday Night Ski Club is back for another year of memorable evenings on the slopes! STUDENTS must sign up themselves using this form for any or all of the 2027 outings (January 8th at Olympia, January 22rd at Bromont, January 29th at Saint-Sauveur, and February 12th at Bromont). These trips fill up quickly – don’t wait to sign up! Spaces are offered on a first come-first served basis. Any students that sign up after the maximum number of participants has been reached for each outing will be added to a waitlist. Please send any questions to skiclub@selwyn.ca.
Message from the PVA: The PVA (Parent Volunteer Association) invites all SHS new parents to join them on Friday, November 13 @ 8:15am for a coffee morning meet-up. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other new parents. Meeting will be at Mouton Noir at Westmount Rec Centre (4675 St- Catherine Street West Westmount H3Z 1S4).
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