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Princess Margaret Secondary
Home of the Lions

September 2023 Newsletter
Principal’s Message August 2023
31 Grade 8 Welcome BBQ 9am

I hope this newsletter finds everyone well rested and
refreshed. I also hope that this was a good summer, filled September 2023
with some combination of relaxation, travel, vacation and
many different outdoor summer activities. We will be 4 Labour Day (School Closed)
welcoming everyone back to school soon and trust you are 5 School Opens
looking forward to a new school year full of opportunities 12 PAC Meeting 5pm, Library
14 Photo Day
and are excited about a new year of learning. Each new 22 5 Block Schedule
school year brings about many exciting changes for (Grade 10 & 11 Assemblies)
students, staff and programs as we continue to make 25 Non-Instructional Day
Princess Margaret a great place for learning. 26 -5 Block Schedule
(Grade 9 & 12 Assemblies)
-Terry Fox Run
I am extremely honored to have been named the new 29 Orange Shirt Day
Principal at Princess Margaret Secondary. I have heard
many great things about the school including that it is a October 2023
school filled with immensely talented students and it is a
school community with students and teachers who are 2 National Day for Truth and
fiercely loyal and proud to be PM Lions. I am really looking Reconciliation
forward to learning about and becoming part of the (School Closed)
amazing school community of Princess Margaret. 3 PAC Meeting 5pm, Library
9 Thanksgiving Day (School
Closed)
Within this newsletter you will find information on the 12 Photo Retakes
opening day schedule as well as many other very important 20 Non-Instructional Day
items about the upcoming school year. Please read the 30-3 Numeracy 10 & Literacy 10/12
newsletter carefully as many of the items will help your Assessments
school year start smoothly.
At Princess Margaret Secondary we will continue to build

upon our rich culture of learning. The upcoming school 12870 72nd Ave, Surrey BC V3W 2M9
year will provide all of us many learning opportunities and PHONE: 604-594-5458
will produce incredible stories of success. We know that EMAIL:
our Lions will continue to make us very proud. [email protected]
WEB LINKS:
www.surreyschools.ca/pmarga
Continued… INSTAGRAM:
#pmlionsofficial
Principal’s Message, Continued…
To ensure a successful start to the new school year, there are a number of important things students
should do.
• Read this newsletter and accompanying information carefully,
• Pay attention to the orientation information provided in your classes during the first week,
• Use our school APP or other electronic or paper methods to keep yourself organized,
• Be on time and ready to learn in all classes,
• Become involved and connected in the school through a club, team and/or extra-curricular
activity,
• Ask questions!
Our first PAC meeting will be on Tuesday September 12 at 5:00pm in our school library. PAC
meetings are a great way for parents to stay connected to the school and learn about all the amazing
things going on in the school.
We are thrilled to welcome the class of 2028, our new grade 8 Lions! I hope you are all excited with
the move to secondary school and are looking forward to exploring the new opportunities that you will
have at Princess Margaret. We have many great activities scheduled over the month of September for
our new Lions to help make the transition to PM as smooth as possible. It makes for a busy, but
exciting start to the new school year.
A special “Welcome Back” is reserved for our graduating class, The Class of 2024. As the graduating
class you have a special and important role to play in the life of our school. You can and should
provide both leadership and a sense of purpose to the student body. Make this year the most
productive experience both for yourselves as individuals and for our school. As individuals, you have
tremendous potential. Continue to work for your future and leave a positive legacy through your
actions.
I encourage all students to take advantage of the first-class opportunities available to you at Princess
Margaret and to participate 100% in all aspects of your school experience. We have a large number of
clubs, a comprehensive athletics program and many other amazing opportunities that come up
during each year. Get involved and enjoy everything that Princess Margaret has to offer.
Our school website, www.surreyschools.ca/pmarga as well as our APP will provide up to date
information regarding upcoming special events and activities. Please continue to update the school if
you have any contact information changes including e-mail, phone numbers or home address so we
can keep open lines of communication between school and home.
Enjoy the last days of summer! We look forward to welcoming all students and families back to
Princess Margaret and wish you much success in the upcoming year.
Mr. R. Smalley
Principal
Administration Team
Principal Robin Smalley
Vice Principal Last Names A to G Don Kid
Vice Principal Last Names H to O Virginia Allard
Vice Principal Last Names P to Z Pam Sandhu
Grade 8 Welcome Barbecue – Thursday August 31st

Calling all our Grade 8 Students! Please join us on Thursday, August 31st for our
Annual PM Grade 8 Welcome Barbecue!
9:00am Grade 8’s meet in the school cafeteria

9:00am-11am Planned activities!
11:00am Lunch
11:30am Event Ends
Student Schedules
For students in grades 9-12, student schedules will be available on MYED BC after August 25th.
For New Admission Students and Grade 8 Students you will receive your schedule on the first day of school
in your home room. Home room number will be posted outside the school office.
First Day of School – Tuesday September 5th!

Grade 8’s are to attend school from 11:45am-1:50pm (Go to the main entrance of the school at 11:45am)
Grades 9-12 are to attend school from 10am-11am
Message from your Counsellors

Hello Lions, we are excited to have you back for the 2023/2024 school year!
Although you can currently view your schedule (after August 25th) via your MyEd account, please note that
your schedule may change before the first day of the semester as counsellors are still working to balance
schedules and classes, so please check your schedule again on the first day of school.
If you have a concern with your schedule, please read the announcement on your Grade-level TEAM to find
out how and when to contact your counsellor regarding your concern.
Please note we are not able to make elective changes unless they are required for graduation/post-
secondary, even if you were given an elective you did not request; to accommodate your required academic
courses, you may have to take an elective you did not request.
Your PM Counsellors,
Last name A: Ms. Michelle Johnson

Last names B to G: Mr. Damian Dym
Last names H to O: Ms. Dale Alparaque
Last names P to Z: Ms. Jessica Parkinson
MYED BC / Password Rest
Student Fees
A reminder student fees are due. If you haven’t done so already, please visit the school cash online
website SchoolCashOnline.com: Welcome to make payment. The 2023-2024 Student fee is $20
per student.
2023-2024 Bell Schedule
Student Photos
Student Photo Day is: Thursday, September 14th, 2023
Photo Retake Day is: Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Grad Photos are: Monday, November 20th to 27th, 2023
School Supplies
Students will need to provide their own basic supplies and
equipment for their own personal use at school. Here is a brief
list of supplies you may want to have for your journey through
high school:
• 4 Binders or notebooks
• Pens
• Pencils
• Eraser
• Ruler (cm)
• Calculator (basic scientific)
• Lined Paper
• Gym Strip - shorts/sweatpants, shirt, deodorant, non-
marking shoes, extra lock for gym locker
• Pencil Crayons
• Flash Drive
• Glue Stick
• Pencil Case
• Dividers
• Highlighter
Media Consent Forms

A reminder to Parents, if you provided signed consent forms in a previous year for your child(ren)
to appear in the news media, on school or district websites & publications, to use online tools or
digital portfolios, or other annually collected consent forms, your consent status remains in effect
and on file at our school. You no longer need to resubmit consent forms every year. However,
you can review or change any consent form at any time by contacting the school.
Attendance – Absences and Missing School
Surrey Secondary Schools uses an automated system that sends a daily call-out voice mail / or
email message to your home / cellphone if your child has missed any classes.
If your child is going to be absent or late from school please call or email the school office
in the morning. If the office has not been notified of an absence or late arrival the student
will be marked absent (or late), and you will receive a call / or email home.
PHONE: 604-594-5458 EMAIL: [email protected]
Extended Vacations – If you are going on holiday or will be away from school beyond 5 days please
have your student pick up a “Student Missing School Time” form from the office. (These forms can
also be found on the school website). This form is to be signed by a parent / guardian, your child’s
teachers and returned to the office 2 weeks in advance of the absence.
Surrey Schools App

To stay up to date with news, events and calendars at Princess Margaret we
encourage Parents and Students to download the new Surrey Schools mobile App.
Anyone can download the app and subscribe to District or School Notifications, News
and Events. Once downloaded, select your school. If you have multiple students at
different schools, click all that apply and click next. In the app store search for 'Surrey
Schools' or use the links below.
Download the app:

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.schoolbundle.surrey
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/surrey-schools/id1611336585
Communications
Princess Margaret Website – www.surreyschools.ca/pmarga
Surrey Schools App - Subscribe to the Surrey Schools app (noted above) to receive notifications
and updates directly to your phone.
School Newsletters – Please ensure that the school has your email address so you can receive
monthly newsletters.
PM Lions App - A great tool for students, the PM Lions App will help you stay up to date with
events, bell schedules and announcements.
Instagram - Princess Margaret hosts a variety of clubs that also post to Instagram. Make sure to
update your devices and stay up to date!
#pmlionsofficial #pmgrad2024 #pmsscouncil #pmlionsyearbook
2023-2024 District Calendar

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Princess Margaret Secondary

Home of the Lions

31 Grade 8 Welcome BBQ 9am

At Princess Margaret Secondary we will continue to build

Grade 8 Welcome Barbecue – Thursday August 31st

9:00am Grade 8’s meet in the school cafeteria

First Day of School – Tuesday September 5th!

Message from your Counsellors

Last name A: Ms. Michelle Johnson

Media Consent Forms

PHONE: 604-594-5458 EMAIL: [email protected]

Surrey Schools App

Download the app:

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