Speaker: Mental Health

REMINDER Safe Drop off and Pick up

Dear Families of Silver Stream,

For the safety of our students, please do not park on Farmstead Drive next to the school.  This puts students at risk when crossing the street and there is not sufficient space for vehicles to pass safely.   If you need to drive to school and escort your child to school, please park in the community centre lot adjacent to the school and follow the walkways to the school.   Students/parents may safely cross on the red lines shown below.

If your child can independently  exit the car, please enter the loop slowly at the front of the school and your child(ren) can exit the vehicle curbside.  Drivers can then move safely and slowly to the left lane to exit the loop.  

In following safe practices, parents/guardians MUST meet their child(ren) outside at the end of the day.  Because we do not know all of our parents and guardians, and we need to monitor all adults who enter our building,  it is important that all adults remain outside at the end of the day during dismissal, for your children’s safety.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping all of our students safe. 

Reminder: Re Halloween

Dear Silver Stream families:

Individual classrooms may be engaged in various activities related to Halloween on October 30.  If your family does not celebrate Halloween, please let your child's teacher know so that alternative arrangements can be made.  A few reminders for parents and students regarding Halloween:

• any foods that come to school to be shared must be healthy and nutritious.  Candy, chocolate, pop etc. will be sent home. 
• any foods that come to school to be shared MUST BE nut and peanut free 
• any costumes worn at school cannot include masks or weapons

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 

Computer Use and Eye Strain

Computer Use and Eye Strain - a 45/15 Practice for Students

Students spend more and more time with electronics and engaged in passive activities like watching TV, playing video games or using a computer.  More than ever, it is important that our students are encouraged to be active. Regular vision breaks from computer use are important in preventing eye strain. Changing activities after forty-five minutes of near work is recommended.  More information can be found at http://goo.gl/ETGFtQ.

Update re Job Sanctions

Mathletics 2015

Parents, you may be interested in having your children participate and it is up to individual families to register and attend. 

Building a Child's Self Esteem

Youth Leadership Club available for grades 5 to 8 students

Halloween

Dear Silver Stream families:

Individual classrooms may be engaged in various activities related to Halloween on October 30.  If your family does not celebrate Halloween, please let your child's teacher know so that alternative arrangements can be made.  A few reminders for parents and students regarding Halloween:

• any foods that come to school to be shared must be healthy and nutritious.  Candy, chocolate, pop etc. will be sent home. 
• any foods that come to school to be shared MUST BE nut free 
• any costumes worn at school cannot include masks or weapons

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 

Mathematica Math Contests Grade 4 to 8

On Tuesday, a letter went home with all students in grades 4 to 8 with an opportunity to participate in Mathematica Math Contests in April.  The registration needs to be submitted at this time in order to participate.   Thank you.

Mad Science Lunchtime program available

IB Program Information evening at Bayview SS for grade 8 Parents

The application process for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program that is offered at Bayview Secondary School will begin shortly.  The IB Information Evening will be held on October 29, 2015 at 6:30pm and 8:00pm.  

·         See YRDSB website: http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/IB/Pages/IB-Information-Evenings.aspx

QSP Magazine campaign - LAST WEEKEND

Spirit Day Friday Oct 16 ~ Wear Blue or Blue Jays Clothing

On Friday October 16, to show school spirit and to support our Toronto Blue Jays, students and staff will be wearing blue or Blue Jay clothes. Go Jays Go!

REMINDER: Student Registration Verification Card

If you have not already done so, please ensure that you have updated and submitted the Student Registration Verification Card to the office as soon as possible.  It is very important that we have the most accurate and up-to-date contact information in our files. Thank you for your attention to this. 

Free Classes for Adults

Free Programs for Adults

We appreciate your help. QSP Fundraiser extended.

Unionville High School Arts Program

Our Primary Students at Work

 Learning About Van Gogh

All About Me in Kindergarten and Gr 1

Numbers are Everywhere!

Picture Day Reminder

Just a reminder to our families that Picture Day is Wednesday October 14.   Bring your smiles!

Donate/Swap Halloween Costumes

Halloween Costume Swap/Donation

Cross Country

About 50 of our students attended the Area cross country meet today.  Many students improved in their placement from a previous run and were proud of their efforts.  4 of our students and possibly a small team have placed to compete at the Regional Tournament. Congratulations to all our students for their participation in the event and for doing such a great job at representing Silver Stream!  Thanks to our teachers Ms. Draper, Ms. Rajakariar and Ms. Khorakchi for your coaching. 

Picture Day! Wednesday October 14

Please mark your calendars, and start practicing your smile... it's picture day at Silver Stream on Wednesday October  14, 2015.  Picture re-take day is scheduled for November 19. 

Lunch Drop Off *NEW*

About 50 lunches a day are dropped off at school at lunchtime. We encourage all students to bring their lunch to school in the morning.  When this isn't possible, please consider dropping off your child's lunch earlier than 11:55am and drop off at the table outside the office. Students have 20 minutes to eat their lunch (11:55am - 12:15pm) and some lunches arrive after 12:00, leaving little time for students to eat. It is ideal if you label your child's lunchbag prior to arrival but we do have labels available to you.  Students will no longer be coming to the office or front foyer to pick up their lunch.  Instead lunches will be moved to a table more safely accessible to students.   This is to prevent congestion at the front door of the school and necessary so that office staff can monitor safe entry at the school. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.  Thank you.

Don't forget to order your magazines!

The deadline is fast approaching for the QSP magazine campaign.  This long weekend is the perfect opportunity to encourage your family and friends to subscribe to a magazine.  Reading for the love of it is a wonderful activity and an important activity for parents to model for their children.
Subscribe online at www.QSP.ca  (use our group online ID 3743572) or use the paper order form that came home with your child.
This is a School Council initiative that raises funds for our school to support programs.  In the past, technology and musical instruments have been purchased.

Thank you for your support.

MAD SCIENCE Lunchtime program available at Silver Stream

 Registration Link for Mad Science at Silver Stream: https://register.madscience.org/toronto/afterschool-register.aspx?action=search&org=8485

School Council 2015~2016

Last night, our new School Council was elected:

Ali Amini (Co-Chair)
Qusai Kanchwala (Co-Chair)
Nan Weng (Co-secretary)
Vivian Li Ying (Co-Secretary)
Helen Dai (Treasurer)

Charles Ling
Qiu Ling Yang
Josephine Kho
Dawn Ko
Sulo Selvaganesh
Philip Zhu
Annie Millares
Yunhua (Henry) Yan
Michael She
Pari Bayati 

Thank you to all of our parents who attended the meeting and for your support of our school.  All parents are welcome at school council meetings. 

Our next meeting date is Tuesday November 17, 2015 at 7:00pm

Arts Mackenzie! Attention Grade 8 Students

Mark your calendars! Alexander Mackenzie High School is hosting an information night for grade 8 students and their families to learn about the ARTS Mackenzie program.

ARTS Mackenzie Information Night
October 21, 2015 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
@Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

International Walk to School Day ~ Wednesday Oct 7

Workshop for Parents: Coping with Anxiety

Reminder: School Council Meeting

Reminder: Our school council meeting is on Tuesday October 6 2015 at 7:00pm in the Library.  If you are interested in joining our council, please be prepared to share a brief summary about yourself with the parents in attendance.  We have up to 16 elected members on council that includes two co-chairs, Secretary and Treasurer.  Parents are always welcome to attend council meetings and do not have to be voting members.  

After School Basketball and Badminton on Mondays

Through the Chinese Sports and Recreation Association, an after school basketball and badminton training session for students in grade 4 and up is offered on Mondays from 2:40pm to 6:00pm.  The program starts on October 5.  Forms are available in the office or contact kids@torontochinese.ca or call 416 450-0826 for more information.

Don't forget to order your magazines!

Our School Council fundraiser for the fall is QSP, a magazine subscription service.  
Parents who read, have kids that read.  Share the love of reading at home!  View the full selection of magazines and more online at www.QSP.ca.  Use our group online ID 3743572. Share the selection available with family, friends and neighbours. 

Order ONLINE or return paper orders by Wednesday October 14, 2015.  

Funds raised go towards the purchase of technology for our school and other events that support our school programs.  Thank you!

Silver Stream Runs or Walks for Terry Fox

A beautiful afternoon to support Cancer Research.  Students set individual goals for how many times they would circulate around the school.  Many also ran in honour of someone they know who is currently fighting or battled cancer.  Donations can be made online at https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamPage.aspx?EventID=166394&LangPref=en-CA&TeamID=594956 or dropped off in the office. Thank you for your donation to such a worthwhile cause!

Lunch Drop off

A reminder to Parents/Guardians that if it is necessary to drop off a student's lunch, there is a table outside the office for this purpose.  Please use the paper provided to identify the lunch, if needed.  Students or student monitors (for JK/SK students) will come to the table and pick up their lunch.  For safety and security and to protect instructional time, parents cannot drop off lunches to classrooms.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. 

Late Buses

Occasionally buses will be late or unable to operate due to circumstances beyond our control.  To ensure that students are not waiting for an extended period at a bus stop, please check www.schoolbuscity.com in the morning or when the bus hasn't arrived for an update.  Thank you.