June 28, 2018 - Early Dismissal in Elementary Schools

Thursday, June 28, 2018 Early Dismissal in Elementary Schools

All schools in the York Region District School Board are committed to improving student achievement and well-being.  On Thursday, June 28, 2018, an early release day will take place to allow elementary teachers and support staff to take part in meetings during the afternoon of that day.  These meetings will allow for school staff to engage in culminating activities regarding the review and revision of the School’s Improvement Plan as well as year-end and transition activities that support student success. 

As has been our practice in the past, students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 28, 2018 only.  Students will be dismissed early that day at 11:05 a.m. Arrangements will be made to ensure that students who are normally bused to and from school will receive transportation at this time.  Parents/guardians whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate arrangements to address this change in schedule.

Summer Reading Opportunity

Save the Date!!! SSPS Annual BBQ and Carnival

What's New?    Human Rights Club

Silver Stream is proud to have a new club for interested students in Grades 7 and 8 called the Human Rights Club. This is a club driven by students (and overseen by staff) who are interested in social justice, equity, and human rights. At our school there is much diversity and a driving focus for our students and staff is to make Silver Stream as inclusive and safe as possible, free from bias and discrimination. The mission of the group is to work toward a more accepting environment for all students, staff and community members including those who have felt marginalized due to race, gender, sexuality, class, ability, religion, or language. We believe that schools can only be safe and have students learn best when every student is assured of access to an education without fear of harassment or violence.

The Human Rights Club is just beginning but the first meeting had over 35 students attend. There was a lively and engaging discussion on the meaning and origin of Human Rights. Our next meeting will take place tomorrow at lunch time and the students will be collaborating with each other to decide on subcommittees for the group and the goals and purpose for each subcommittee. When students were asked after the first meeting if there was an interest in a second meeting, there was a loud and resounding “Yes!” I am proud of our students and their interest in making Silver Stream a safe and accepting environment for all to learn and flourish. Thank you for your amazing children!

Ms. Yeates

Reminder!!! - Parenting: When to Worry

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Mark Your Calendar!!! Parenting: When to Worry

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Primary Broadway Musical - May 10th

Hello Families!

Next Thursday, May 10^th, at 6:30, the Primary Students will be performing in the Primary Broadway Musical. Please come and enjoy the show and all the hard work our primary students have put into this performance!

See you there!