Orange Shirt Day a Huge Success!

Posted September 30, 2015

Thank you to our staff and students for participating in the 3rd Annual Orange Shirt Day here at Margaret Avenue!   We are pleased to share that we have raised $175.00 to donate in support of the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario. The specific fund we are donating to is “Save the Evidence”, an initiative to help […]

Today’s Football Game is Postponed!

Posted September 29, 2015

Due to weather our Boys Football Game against Lester B Pearson has been postponed until Friday after school. Your child will go home on the bus, or walk, as usual unless you’ve made alternate arrangements with them already. Thank you for your understanding.

Orange Shirt Day is Wednesday, September 30!

Posted September 29, 2015

Wednesday, September 30 is the 3rd Annual Orange Shirt Day in Canada. We at Margaret Avenue will be wearing our orange shirts to remember the experiences of former students of the Residential School System in Canada and to commit to ongoing reconciliation. Students have been encouraged to bring in a small donation of any size on […]

Tomorrow is Pizza Day!

Posted September 24, 2015

Mavericks! Join us in supporting our Athletic Council who is working in partnership with members of our parent community to offer a pizza lunch this Friday! Pepperoni and Cheese Pizza will be available to purchase for $2.50 a slice! If you are interested in purchasing a slice or two or three, they will be on […]

Treasures Book Fundraiser!

Posted September 21, 2015

Today we will begin our Annual Treasures Book Fundraiser! All interested children and families will receive a sample 2016 Treasures Book which is filled with thousands of dollars in savings for you, your family and friends! Each book is $30.00 and all orders are due to the office on Tuesday, October 11. Please make cheques […]

The Annual QSP Magazine Subscription Fundraiser begins today!

Posted September 21, 2015

Each year we hold our QSP Magazine Subscription Fundraiser. This is your opportunity to purchase new magazine subscriptions or renew existing ones at discounted rates! Every student received an information package today which does not need to be returned. All orders are made online at www.QSP.com, using our school code: 3650298 All proceeds from our […]

Check Us Out!

Posted September 15, 2015

We are pleased to share that the Fundraising efforts of our students, staff and greater Margaret Avenue Community has been featured on the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s website! October is Breast Cancer Action Month and we are so proud of the time, effort and sincere care that was put into our fundraiser last spring. Last […]

Yearbooks have ARRIVED!

Posted September 15, 2015

The Yearbooks have arrived and they look terrific! For our current students: Yearbooks will be handed out tomorrow, during first nutrition break, just outside the cafeteria. For our graduated students and families: Yearbooks may be picked up at the office any time during school office hours. Enjoy!

Margaret Avenue’s ‘BYOD’ – ‘Bring Your Own Device’ Policy

Posted September 9, 2015

Technology presents so many wonderful learning opportunities but also brings some challenges.  Our goal at Margaret Avenue is to leverage the positive attributes of using 21st century learning tools to help us to accelerate learning while purposefully creating positive digital footprints. Mrs. Giannopoulos has reviewed the guidelines with all of our students this week. Parents, […]

Yearbooks…. have been delayed.

Posted September 9, 2015

We are disappointed to share with you news that our 2014-2015 Yearbooks have been delayed in their arrival. We have been told that they will arrive in the coming weeks. We will post more information with you here, and on Twitter and Instagram, indicating when they are ready for pick up. We appreciate your patience […]