e-bulletin Oct 6-10

ATTENDANCE REMINDER
Parents/Guardians are reminded to report all late or absent notices to the Attendance Office by emailing markham.dhs.attendance@yrdsb.ca or calling 905-294-1886, option 1. Please spell first name and last names of your child and indicate grade, period and reason for absence. Should your student be absent for 3 or more days, an extended absence form must be signed by each subject teacher, Parent/Guardian and the Vice-Principal prior to leaving for the absence. Forms are available from the attendance secretary or main office.

Up Coming SHSM (Specialist High Skills Manger) Trips

•  Oct 22: Reach Ahead and Experimental Learning to Enercare Centre -Explore Careers in underrepresented fields for female students
  • Oct 29: Reach Ahead and Experimental Learning to University of Guelph (2 hands on health/life science workshops-Science of Ice Cream & Fun with Food) 7:00 am & returning at 3:45 pm
  • Nov 4: Reach ahead and experimental learning field trip to Newmarket Medical Arts Building, bus departing at 7:45 am and returning at 3:00 pm
  • Nov 28: Centennial College Post-Secondary, experiential learning and career exploration field trip (Campus and labour tours, presentation, meet and greet, lunch followed by interactive workshops). Bus departing at 9:30 am and    re- turning at 2:45 pm.

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• SCHOOL PHOTO RETAKE DAY-THURSDAY OCTOBER 9
  *** We were pleased to offer your complimentary Student ID Card at the Original Photo Session. Any requests for a Replacement Student ID Card will be a $5.00 fee, payable at the Photo Session by cash or cheque payable to Focus Imaging inc.
  *** This includes any replacements for lost/stolen Student ID Cards***
  If this is your Original Photo Session, you will receive 1 complimentary Student ID Card
  Important: Please bring your Student ID Card with you
  or
  Have your Student ID Number
  This will be required for the photographer, at the camera.
  We look forward to seeing your smile!
  www.focusimaging.ca-How to View and Order Your School Retake Photo Information will follow, via School Messenger Email, shortly after Retake Day
   

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   School Start-Up Forms

• Parents/guardians received an email from YRDSB Update with instructions to complete start-up forms. It is important that these forms are completed as soon as possible at the start of the school year as they contain information and permissions.
• The forms can be found in the family dashboard at family.yrdsb.ca.  Click on the arrow by your child’s name and select the start-up forms button. You can choose your language. Please follow these steps for each child.  Forms will automatically populate with your child’s information through the Dashboard. Learn how to create a Family Dashboard account if you do not have one. 

• The forms are also available online at https://startupforms.yrdsb.ca. You will need your child’s student number.  Tips are available on the Board website. Translation is also available on the website. Please note: You must complete a separate form for each child attending school.

  Secondary School Student Forms

• Secondary school students can complete the secondary school student form at https://startupforms.yrdsb.ca/students. They will also receive the link in their student GAPPS account. Elementary school students do not need to complete these student forms.

  Student Activity Fee

• Dear Parents and Guardians,
• We are excited to offer your child the chance to make the most of their high school experience at Markham District High School by paying the optional $40 Student Activity Fee (SAF), now available via School Cash Online.
• This small fee goes a long way in enriching your student’s life at MDHS. It supports a wide range of events and activities designed to make high school fun and memorable, while also providing discounts and special incentives. By paying the SAF, your child will benefit from:
• Discounts on key MDHS events such as Semi-Formals, FallFest, SummerFest, and more!
• Exclusive free incentives are available only to SAF contributors.
• Enhanced opportunities for clubs and extracurricular activities.
• For parents of students involved in clubs, it’s important to note that funding for clubs is linked to how many of their members have paid the SAF. The more students who contribute, the more resources their clubs will have to run exciting and enriching programs. Your support can make a real difference in sustaining these opportunities for your child and their peers.
• We encourage you to take advantage of this chance to support your child’s high school journey. You can easily contribute via School Cash Online by selecting the $40 Student Activity Fee.

• Thank you for being a key part of creating an enriching and unforgettable high school experience at Markham District High School.

  Sincerely
  Markham District High School Student Council

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  Parking Lot Safety Reminders:

• Please use the parking lot at the front of the school (west parking lot) for all drop offs and pickups.
• The fire routes/drop off area is a “no standing zone”. Please park in the parking lot if you arrive early. Vehicles should not be waiting in the drop off loop or in front of the school.
• To avoid congestion and to increase the flow of traffic, please do not double park and keep all lanes open to allow cars to exit the parking lot. If you arrive early to pick up your student, please park in a spot in the parking lot to keep the lanes clear.
• Please do not block the crosswalks as this is for pedestrian traffic and safe access to the parking lot.
• Do not park in an accessible parking space, if you or your passenger do not hold a valid permit.
• Be vigilant of pedestrians who are using the sidewalks at the school entrances/exits.

Contact Information

We ask families to ensure the school office has the most up-to-date contact information. This is important in case of emergency situations. If your contact information has changed, please notify the school office. 

Medical Forms:

If your student suffers from any medical conditions noted below, that you would like the school to be aware of, please print off and complete the required form, and provide the necessary medical devices (ie. epi-pen, inhaler, insulin, etc).

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