July 7, 2023

Dear McMath Secondary Parents and Caregivers,

We hope everyone has transitioned to summer “mode” and finding time to relax and spend time with family members and friends. The office is still busy to prepare for the start of school on September 5th. The purpose of this email is to welcome our new Grade 8’s, provide a staffing update and share some information about the start of the school year and important dates.

While most of us are off vacationing, there is a lot of work that must be done to prepare the school for opening day. We would like to thank the amazing office and custodial crew who will tirelessly prepare the school all summer for opening day. Many district maintenance workers have also contributed time to ensure the building is ready to welcome all the staff and students. The office is open from 10am to 1pm weekdays. Please call the school first before arriving.

The spring staffing process has been completed for the next school year. We would like to thank the following staff for their service and dedication to the McMath school community and all the best in their new assignments:

Mr. Ngo (VP Cambie Secondary)                              Mr. Vernier

Ms. Bassir                                                                   Ms. Clay

Mr. Pablico                                                                  Ms. Zaine

Mr. Hong                                                                     Mr. Tang

Ms. Sekhon                                                                 Ms. Biln

Mr. Lo

We are excited to welcome the following staff to join the Wildcat team:

             Mr. Banta (Vice-Principal)                                            Ms. Arvanitis (Counselling)

Ms. Grondin (Science)                                                   Mr. Hass (Leadership & English)

Mr. Luistro (Counselling)                                                Ms. Myskiw (Home Economics & Fine Arts) Ms. Smirfitt (English)        

Ms. Steblin (Learning Services)                                     Mr. Track (English)

A huge welcome to the Class of “2028”! We are sure our new Grade 8’s are excited about the move to high school. To ease the nerves, make sure you attend the Grade 8 Open House on Wednesday, August 30, from 10 am to noon. This is an informal orientation and attendance is not mandatory.

We will have Leadership students helping the Grade 8’s to find their way around the building. Grade 8’s, you are now Wildcats, and you are now  #partofthePRIDE.