Who would you most like to have dinner with? See video

Families were asked one simple question – “If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would you choose?" 
What was uncovered surprised everyone.

Who would you most like to have dinner with? 

Media Smarts for Grade 7 - 9

http://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/educational-games/click-if-you-agree-grades-7-9

Regional Parent Symposium online streaming TONIGHT

March 30, 2016

All families are invited to join us tonight online for live streaming of the Regional Parent Symposium – “Parent Voice Matters” opening ceremonies starting at 6 pm and the two workshops below.

1.   Resiliency: What we do matters - Sue Ball and Lynn Ziraldo (Live Streamed at 6:40 pm)

2        2.  Putting the Health in Mental Health - Michelle Cassidy(Live Streamed at             7:50 pm)

We hope you can join us online tonight for some great learning.

http://www.yrdsb.ca/Parents/Pages/ParentSymposium.aspx

Summer Institute

Happy Easter!

On behalf of the staff at Silver Stream PS,  we wish our families who celebrate, a Happy Easter! 
See everyone back at school on Tuesday March 29. 

Parent Evening at Richmond Rose CANCELLED Mar 24

Advice for Parents about Math

Some great tips for parents about math from Professor Jo Boaler:

https://bhi61nm2cr3mkdgk1dtaov18-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Parent-Night-Handout-vF.pdf

Inclement Weather Day Reminder

In the event that buses are cancelled:

If buses are cancelled in the morning, they are also cancelled for the afternoon.

For safety reasons, you may choose whether or not to send your child to school; however, if you keep him/her home and your child is NOT bused, you MUST call the school and report the absence. Our Safe Arrival Program dictates that we know where all absent students are – if we cannot reach you, we will  contact your emergency contact person. If we cannot reach that person, we are obligated to contact the police.

There may be a modified program in your child’s class due to numbers of students attending and absences of some teachers. If your child does not attend school on a day that buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, your child will not face attendance related repercussions.

Once students arrive, they are expected to stay. You can, however, make arrangements ahead of time to pick up your child at lunch.

When buses are cancelled – there are:

·         NO Special Events days or field trips. 

·         Please send a lunch with your child.

Please note:

Dress for the weather – bus cancellation does not mean automatic indoor recesses or early entry into the school.

Information regarding bus cancellations is posted at www.schoolbuscity.com, conveyed to GTA radio/television stations, and available on the Board’s Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/#!/YRDSB.

Pita Pit Lunch Program

School Council has organized a new lunch program for students.  Pita Pit will be providing lunches on Thursdays beginning April 7 until near the end of June (12 weeks).  The order forms went home with your child on Tuesday March 22.  If you are interested in this program, please complete the form and return it with a CHEQUE ONLY to your child's teacher by Tuesday March 29.  

Are you moving?

At this time of year, we are beginning to plan for September 2016.  It is important for organizational purposes that we have as accurate a number as possible, in terms of how many students we will have in each grade.   If you know that your family will be moving prior to September, please let our office know.  Also, if you have a child who will be attending Junior Kindergarten in the fall, please ensure that you register him/her at your earliest convenience.  

Thanks very much.  This is greatly appreciated. 

Tennis lessons available

World Water Day - Tuesday March 22

"We are 60-70% water by weight.  Every cell in our body is inflated by water. Water allows metabolic reactions to occur and enables molecules to move within and between cells.  When we drink it, we also take in whatever's in it, from DDT to viruses, bacteria and parasites.  
Our health is tied to air, water  and food from the soil.  That means we should keep them clean".
      ~ David Suzuki

Water Day is a day to educate ourselves about water-related issues and to take action and make a difference.  Our Student Leadership Council is encouraging all of us to think about water and are promoting a spirit day on Tuesday by asking our students to bring ONLY reusable water bottles to school to ensure that no drops of water are wasted.  

Naw Ruz

On behalf of the staff at Silver Stream PS, we wish all of our families celebrating Naw Ruz,  a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

Happy March Break! and Thank you.

On behalf of the staff at Silver Stream PS, we wish all of our families a happy and safe March Break with warmer temperatures.   There has been a lot of information and research shared in the news regarding children spending too much time inside using electronics or watching TV instead of being active and engaged in creative and/or outdoor physical activity.   We have encouraged our students to spend at least 30 minutes everyday outside during the break to encourage a healthy lifestyle.  
Enjoy!  


A BIG thank you to our community for your generosity in donations for our Syrian refugee family and others in our area.  The family is very grateful and appreciative of your kindness.  Thank you to Ms. Panchal's grade 4 class for taking the initiative to organize this campaign "Do you want to be a hero?" . We have so many heroes in our school... 

School Spirit Day ~ TWIN DAY Friday March 11

Our student leadership council is promoting school spirit by asking all students to dress as twins on Friday.  Wear the same colour or colour combination as a friend. 

"Have a Go" Day - March 16

Reminder: Do You Want to Be a Hero Campaign?

Thank you Silver Stream families for your donations so far.  What a wonderful, generous community!  Just a reminder, in case you intended to donate and haven't had the opportunity.. 


Dear Parents/Guardian,

In supporting our community, our Grade 4 class has initiated a “Do You Want to Be a Hero Campaign?” to support Syrian Refugee families in Richmond Hill. The campaign will run until Friday March 11th. To support the Refugee family in our school community and others, classes have been provided with a list of items that may be donated. Please see the list below.  

When students donate items, their name will be placed on our school’s Hero Wall of Fame to show their contribution and support. Classes that donate items will be given a certificate in appreciation of their efforts in helping the community.

Any donations are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continuous support,

Mrs. Panchal’s Grade 4 Class

List of items: 

JK - Gr.1	Toothbrushes, student workbooks (gr 1,3,5), alphabet book, English book, gift card, girl’s tshirt (size 6)
Gr.2 - Gr.3	Lotion, soap, English book, gift card, boy’s tshirt (size 10), Lego or other building toy
Gr.4 - Gr.5	Shampoo,  gently used games for boys, lotion, towel, gift card, boy’s tshirt (size 12), socks
Gr.6 - Gr.7	Toilet paper, gently used games,  lunch containers, gift card, boy’s tshirt (size 12),
Gr.8	Thermos for hot lunch, soccer ball, basketball, toothpaste, gift card, Lego, deodorant, kleenex

In addition, if any family has a working laptop that is not being used, this would also be appreciated.

Parent Evening CANCELLED

Workshop - Mindful Parents Resilient Children

Youth Leadership Club

What's Happening at Silver Stream PS March 7 to March 11

Day 4  MONDAY March 7

·         Yugioh Club @lunchtime Rm 215

·        Mad Science (Library @ lunchtime)

Day 5 TUESDAY March 8

·           Mad Science (Library @ lunchtime)

·         Knitting

·         Dairy Farmer’s Presentation Gr 3

J      Jr. Basketball 

Day 1 WEDNESDAY March 9

·          YRDSB Gr 8 Robotics tournament @Nobleton

·         FDK @ Kortright

·         Bake sale @am recess  

·         Intermediate Band at lunchtime

·         French Tutors @10:05am

·         Chess @lunchtime

·         Dairy Farmer’s Presentation Gr 3

Day 2 THURSDAY March 10

·          Jr. Basketball 

Day 3 FRIDAY March 11

·         Chess @ lunchtime

Hero Campaign

Dear Parents/Guardian,

In supporting our community, our Grade 4 class has initiated a “Do You Want to Be a Hero Campaign?” to support Syrian Refugee families in Richmond Hill. The campaign will run until Friday March 11th. To support the Refugee family in our school community and others, classes have been provided with a list of items that may be donated. Please see the list below.  

When students donate items, their name will be placed on our school’s Hero Wall of Fame to show their contribution and support. Classes that donate items will be given a certificate in appreciation of their efforts in helping the community.

Any donations are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continuous support,

Mrs. Panchal’s Grade 4 Class

List of items: 

JK - Gr.1	Toothbrushes, student workbooks (gr 1,3,5), alphabet book, English book, gift card, girl’s tshirt (size 6)
Gr.2 - Gr.3	Lotion, soap, English book, gift card, boy’s tshirt (size 10), Lego or other building toy
Gr.4 - Gr.5	Shampoo,  gently used games for boys, lotion, towel, gift card, boy’s tshirt (size 12), socks
Gr.6 - Gr.7	Toilet paper, gently used games,  lunch containers, gift card, boy’s tshirt (size 12),
Gr.8	Thermos for hot lunch, soccer ball, basketball, toothpaste, gift card, Lego, deodorant, kleenex

In addition, if any family has a working laptop that is not being used, this would also be appreciated.

Reminder: March Break

A reminder for parents/guardians that March Break is Monday March 14 to Friday March 18 and there is no school for students. 

Inclement Weather Message for Parents/Guardians

In the event that buses are cancelled:

If buses are cancelled in the morning, they are also cancelled for the afternoon.

For safety reasons, you may choose whether or not to send your child to school; however, if you keep him/her home and your child is NOT bused, you MUST call the school and report the absence. Our Safe Arrival Program dictates that we know where all absent students are – if we cannot reach you, we will  contact your emergency contact person. If we cannot reach that person, we are obligated to contact the police.

There may be a modified program in your child’s class due to numbers of students attending and absences of some teachers. If your child does not attend school on a day that buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, your child will not face attendance related repercussions.

Once students arrive, they are expected to stay. You can, however, make arrangements ahead of time to pick up your child at lunch.

When buses are cancelled – there are:

·         NO Lunch Service Arrangements or Special Lunches.

·         NO Special Events days or field trips. 

·         Please send a lunch with your child.

Please note:

Dress for the weather – bus cancellation does not mean automatic indoor recesses or early entry into the school.

Information regarding bus cancellations is posted at www.schoolbuscity.com, conveyed to GTA radio/television stations, and available on the Board’s Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/#!/YRDSB.

SCHOOL COUNCIL MTG CANCELLED Tues. Mar. 1

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Due to inclement weather expected this evening,  all permits have been cancelled.   Therefore, the School Council Meeting and Guest Speaker for TONIGHT has  been cancelled.

Drive safely.