Hello Parents & Guardians.  Below, please find our Mary Ward Weekly Update.  This was also sent out electronically through School Messenger.

Welcome to Week 15

 

Tip of the Week:

 

• Our Math Department offers extra help through peer and teacher assistance every Monday- Thursday from 3 – 4 p.m. in the Math Department. 

• There are a few challenges with the new Safe Arrival program to call/email in your child’s absences.  If you are having challenges when calling in absences from a phone that is NOT listed with the school. Please note the following:  When making a call from the phone, other than the home phone identified in Trillium, the parent is requested to provide the home phone number.  If the parent enters a different phone number when prompted, the parent will not be authenticated to make the absence call.  The Board personnel have tested this system and it seems to be working.  Here are a few steps provided by the Board when calling from an unknown phone:

  1.        Call 1-833-251-3286 from an unknown number (Non-Trillium recognized phone number)

  2.        Press 3 for student attendance

  3.        System will ask you to enter a phone number registered with the school (Trillium)

  4.        After that, please follow the same prompts.

  The parent can also use the mobile or web applications to report an absence.

   

  Reminders of the Week:

  ·  TA Advent Service projects will conclude on Thursday Dec. 13^th.

  ·  Christmas concerts:  Wed. Dec. 12^th and Thurs. Dec. 13^th 7:30 p.m. Mary Ward cafeteria.

   

  Monday December 10th – DAY 8:

  ·       Lockdown Drill

  ·       Athletics:  Sr. Girls VB game @ Ward vs Jean Vanier - 3 p.m.

  ·      Christmas concert rehearsals for music students throughout afternoon

   

  Tuesday December 11th – DAY 9:

  ·      Athletics:  Jr. Boys’ BB game vs JP2 @ Ward 4:30 p.m. 

  ·      Athletics:  Sr. Boys’ BB game vs JP2 @ Ward 3:15 p.m. 

  ·      Christmas concert rehearsals for music students throughout day

   

  Wednesday December 12th – DAY 10:

  ·      Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m. “Joy to the Ward”.  Tickets purchased in advance.  Limited tickets available at door for $7.00

  ·      Christmas concert dress rehearsals for music students throughout day

   

   

  Thursday December 13th – DAY 1:

  ·      Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m. “Joy to the Ward”.  Tickets purchased in advance.  Limited tickets available at door for $7.00.

  ·      Advent service projects due through TA groups

  ·      Athletics: Jr. Boys BB game vs St. Patrick @ Ward - 4:30 p.m.

  ·       Athletics:  Sr. Boys bb game vs St. Patrick @ Ward.  3:15 p.m.

  ·       Athletics:  Swim team meet @ Bishop Morocco/Thomas Merton all day

  ·       Athletics:  TDCAA Boys indoor Soccer depart 12 noon and dismiss from site.

   

  Friday December 14th, 2018 – PLC Morning – Late start 10 a.m. for TA:

  ·       Professional Learning Community time for teachers.  Students arrive for school start at 10 a.m.

  Special Programs students arrive by school bus at usual time.  Students who arrive prior to 10 a.m. will participate in supervised work in the cafeteria.

  ·       Christmas Spirit Builder:  Ugly Christmas sweater day worn OVER Mary Ward uniform.  This is NOT a civvies day.  No charge.