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High School Report Cards Available Friday, February 16th

Grades 9-12  Report Cards will be available via the Parent Portal on Friday, February 16th at 5:00 PM.

Grade 8 to 9 Transition Parent Info Night Thursday, February 15th

Grade 8 to Grade 9 Parent Information Meeting was held on Thursday, February 15th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The link to the slideshow can be found here.

High-School Parent Info Night Thursday, February 15th 

There was a High School Parent Information Meeting on Thursday, February 15th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The link to the slideshow can be found here

Grade 7 & 8 Report Cards Available February 14th

Grade 7&8  Report Cards were made available via the Parent Portal on Wednesday, February 14th at 5:00 PM.


Semester 2 Began Monday, February 5

High School Semester 2 classes began on Monday, February 5th.

Updated Exam Schedule due to Inclement Weather Days on January 25 & 26

The Exam Schedule (Grades 10-12) and RST/Activity Schedule (Grade 9) has been modified due to the inclement weather days on January 25 & 26. The  updated schedule is as follows:

Monday, January 29 - Period 1 Exams (Grades 10-12), Period 1 RST/Activities (Grade 9)

Tuesday, January 30 - Period 2 Exams (Grades 10-12), Period 2 RST/Activities (Grade 9)

Wednesday, January 31 - Period 3 Exams (Grades 10-12), Period 3 RST/Activities (Grade 9)

Thursday, February 1 - Period 4 Exams (Grades 10-12), Period 4 RST/Activities (Grade 9)

Friday, February 2 - PD Day (no classes)

High School Midterm Report Cards Available November 21. 

High School Midterm Report Cards will be made available via the Parent Portal on Tuesday, November 21st at 5:00 PM. There will be no Parent-Teacher Interviews after this reporting period.

First Day of School is Tuesday, September 5th

Open House & Welcome BBQ for Grade 7 Students and NEW Grade 8 Students on August 30th

Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s), 

Welcome to all grade 7 students and new grade 8-12 students.  We are looking forward to starting the new school year with our St. Mark Open House and BBQ.  The Open House will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. This is an opportunity for all new students to come in and tour the school.


At 11:30 a.m., please visit our Cafetorium Gymnasium to find out the student’s locker number.  Peer helpers will be available to give tours of the school at this time. Students can put any items in their locker provided that they have a lock. Students are also invited to enjoy a BBQ lunch between 12pm and 1pm. 


In addition, we are making the transition to the new school year easier for our Grade 7 students. Students who pay their student fees ($25 per student, $50 per family) and Physical Education fees ($45 per student) online prior to August 25th, 2023, will have the opportunity to pick up  their phys-ed t-shirt on August 30th. Please read the Grade 7/8 PE newsletter for more information and forms to be completed.


Please click on School Cash Online to pay all fees or visit our school website http://mrh.ocsb.ca/ for the link to school cash online. We strongly encourage you to do this as soon as possible on or after August 14th, 2023.  Students new to the Ottawa Catholic School Board can register for our online payment system in a few easy steps. Please do this before August 25th, to ensure that processing goes through.


Students will not be able to pick up these materials any other day this week. Timetables for students who cannot attend on August 30th will be available on my.studentinfo.ca by the evening of September 1st. Lockers will b eassigned on the first day of school.


School administration, teachers as well as our student Peer Helpers will be available to answer any questions you or your child may have regarding the new school year. We look forward to meeting you on August 30th!!

OPH Vaccination Clinics for Grades 7 & 8 on May 30 & 31

Ottawa Public Health will be on site Tuesday, May 30 , and Wednesday, May 31, to provide vaccinations for our Grade 7 & 8 students.

All students in Grade 7 (students born in 2010), have received a package from their homeroom teacher with the consent form for the hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal disease vaccines. 

For students in Grade 8, if you and your child signed the consent form last school year, the consent is STILL VALID (consent is valid for 24 months following the date it was given). If consent is on file and your child is due for a vaccine mentioned above, nurses from Ottawa Public Health will, with child consent, proceed with the vaccination. If you are unsure if consent is on file, call Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744.

Key Information

These vaccines are publicly funded, so no payment is needed. Please speak with your child about the vaccines. You and your child need to sign the consent form for each vaccine you want your child to get.

Even if you do not want your child vaccinated, fill out the consent form indicating “No” forall vaccines you do not wish your child to receive.

Preparation

On vaccination day, please eat a good breakfast,  bring an extra juice or snack to school,  wear short sleeves or a loose shirt so that the upper arm can be exposed easily, without undressing, bring a mask to wear in the clinic, and bring the consent form to school.

Lions' Lap May 12

The Lions’ Lap is a school spirit day/fundraiser that is put on by the School (Parent) Council.  

All students are asked to get pledges for completing the “Lions’ Lap” which is a 5 km walk (5 loops of a 1 km neighbourhood walk).   Pledges can be made at this link  St Mark Lions Lap.  When making donations Please uncheck the Myself box and enter the name of the student you are donating on behalf of in the "Who are you purchasing this for?" There will be prizes for the students who receive the most donations.  All funds collected will go to support school initiatives/activities/equipment that directly benefit our students.


After the walk, the students will be treated to a hot dog lunch put on by the parent council and the rest of the day will be filled with fun, spirit-building activities.  The local radio station Hot 89.9 will be on hand during the walk/lunchtime to provide entertainment.


The Lions' Lap day is scheduled for Friday, May 12th.  We hope that this will be a fun day for our students and an opportunity to raise some funds to support students in our school.  Thank you for your consideration.

Grad Fees due April 28th via School Cash Online

Our 2023 Graduation Ceremony will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at The MET.  Preparations for this very special day are already underway.  In order to facilitate our efforts to plan your graduation, the St. Mark Graduation Committee is requesting the collection of our annual "Grad Fee" ($100.00).  This fee will cover many graduation-related expenses such as:

Please pay the graduation fee before April 28th via the link:  School Cash Online.  More detailed information regarding graduation will be sent out in the weeks ahead.

High School Midterm Report Cards Available April 27. 

High School Midterm Report Cards will be made available via the Parent Portal on Thursday, April 27th at 5:00 PM. There will be no Parent-Teacher Interviews after this reporting period.

Parent-Teacher Interview Bookings Available now. Parent Teacher Interviews  will be on February 22nd. Grade 7 & 8 Report Cards Were Available on February 14th

Grade 7&8  Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM & 5:00-7:00 PM in-person only.  You are able to book interviews here or on  MyMRH. Bookings are available starting Friday, February 16th at 3:00 PM. Please indicate the name of your child in the details. You may book your interview by clicking on your child's teacher's interview calendar and selecting the time that you would like. If you are not able to attend in person, please call or email your child's teacher to arrange a phone interview. You may book appointments until February 21st at 12:00PM.

Early Dismissal for All Students on November 24.

Due to the Grade 7&8 Parent Teacher Interviews, all students in Grades 7-12 will be dismissed at 1:20 PM on Thursday, November 24th.

St. Mark Parent Council Trivia Night Event - Friday, November 17th, 2023

Trivia Night Event - Friday, November 17th, 2023 - Click here to see details.

Grade 7 & 8 Progress Reports Available November 16. Parent-Teacher Interview Bookings Available November 17. Parent Teacher Interviews  November 23.

Grade 7&8  Progress Reports will be made available via the Parent Portal on Thursday, November 16th at 5:00 PM.

Grade 7&8  Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place on Thursday, November 23, 2022 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM & 5:00-7:00 PM in-person only.  You will be able to book interviews here or on  MyMRH. Bookings will be available starting Friday, November 17th at 3:00 PM. You will need to be signed into a Google account to book an appointment. Please indicate the name of your child in the details. If you do not have a Google account, please use your child's stu.ocsb.ca account to book your appointment. You may book your interview by clicking on your child's teacher's interview calendar and selecting the time that you would like. Please use the video below to support your booking process, if necessary. Please note that the system automatically creates a Google Meet Link. This link will not be used. If you are not able to attend in person, please call or email your child's teacher to arrange a phone interview. You may book appointments until November 22nd at 12:00PM.

OPH Vaccination Clinics for Grades 7 & 8 on November 6 & 7

Ottawa Public Health will be on site Monday, November 6 , and Tuesday, November 7, to provide vaccinations for our Grade 7 students.

All students in Grade 7 (students born in 2010), have received a package from their homeroom teacher with the consent form for the hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal disease vaccines. 

Key Information

These vaccines are publicly funded, so no payment is needed. Please speak with your child about the vaccines. You and your child need to sign the consent form for each vaccine you want your child to get.

Even if you do not want your child vaccinated, fill out the consent form indicating “No” forall vaccines you do not wish your child to receive.

Preparation

On vaccination day, please eat a good breakfast,  bring an extra juice or snack to school,  wear short sleeves or a loose shirt so that the upper arm can be exposed easily, without undressing, bring a mask to wear in the clinic, and bring the consent form to school.

Early Dismissal / High School Parent Teacher Interviews on Thursday, October 20.

Bookings will be available for Parent-Teacher Interviews starting at 3:00 PM on Friday October 14. You will be able to book interviews here or on  MyMRH. High School Parent-Teacher Interviews for Semester 1 will take place in person on October 20, 2022 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM and 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. You will need to be signed into a Google account to book an appointment. If you do not have a Google account, please use your child's stu.ocsb.ca account to book your appointment. You may book your interview by clicking on your child's teacher's interview calendar and selecting the time that you would like. When you click on the appointment slot, please use the details box to indicate the name of your child. For those who can not attend in person, please contact your child's teacher to set up a phone interview for another day. You may book appointments until October 19th at 3:00PM.

Early Dismissal / High School Parent Teacher Interviews on Thursday, October 19.

Bookings will be available for Parent-Teacher Interviews starting at 3:00 PM on Friday October 13. You will be able to book interviews here or on  MyMRH. High School Parent-Teacher Interviews for Semester 1 will take place, in person, on October 19, 2023 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM and 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. You will need to be signed into a Google account to book an appointment. If you do not have a Google account, please use your child's stu.ocsb.ca account to book your appointment. You may book your interview by clicking on your child's teacher's interview calendar and selecting the time that you would like. When you click on the appointment slot, please use the details box to indicate the name of your child. For those who can not attend in person, please contact your child's teacher to set up a phone interview for another day. You may book appointments until October 18th at 3:00PM.

Letters of Intervention Available Thursday, October 13th at 3:00 PM

Letters of Intervention will be available on Thursday at 3:oo PM. These letters will be emailed to students and parents. They will also be available on  MyMRH.

Introducing MyMRH Student Info Tool 

St. Mark High School is pleased to introduce of MyMRH. By logging into MyMRH, students can access their timetables, find their locker, book guidance appointments, keep up on daily announcements, and more.  Students can access My MRH at mystudentinfo.ca. Students should sign in with their new student accounts (Firstname.Lastname@stu.ocsb.ca).

Register today.  School starts on Tuesday, September 6. 

Our building is closed for the summer, but you can still register for school using the online registration form on the OCSB website. Go to ocsb.ca/register to learn more and complete the form. We look forward to welcoming your child on September 6!

Registration for St. Mark (Intermediate) - Important Information

There will be a parent meeting for Gr. 6 to 7 (Intermediate) Wed. March 8th from 6 to 7:30.   The week after the March Break there will be organized tours for our 3 feeder schools and students coming from the Public or Private system (into Gr. 7 or 8) are welcome to join in the one that suits them best. Those dates and more information will be published on our website once they are confirmed (later in Feb.)

 

More detailed registration information can be found through the link under registration which includes the initial form to start the process. Thank you for your interest in our school.

Our Welcome BBQ for Grade 7 & New Students - August 31

All grade 7 students and students new to the school are welcome! The BBQ takes place on Wednesday, August 31 at 11:30 am. Please view this invitation for more information.