Movie Night and Speaker for Parents

 SAVE THE DATE

MOVIE NIGHT and PARENT SPEAKER

November 28th starting at 6:00 pm

Silver Stream PS Gym / Library

More details to follow soon

Strike letter from our director

Dear Families,

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has provided notice that they will be starting a full strike – withdrawal of all services – across the province on Monday, October 7, 2019. 

As mentioned previously, in York Region District School Board, CUPE is comprised of Caretakers, Maintenance, Educational Assistants (EAs), Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs), Child Youth Workers (CYWs), Clerical staff, Information Technology (IT) and other support staff members. 

You are strongly encouraged to begin making alternate childcare arrangements for your children prior to the strike beginning Monday, October 7, 2019. This strike action may result in school closures. More information will soon be available as we consider the effect of the full strike. 

We will continue to update you and will provide as much information as possible. You can find previous updates, as well as more information about the labour issue, on the Board website: www.yrdsb.ca.You may also follow our Twitter account @yrdsb for immediate updates. 

We recognize this situation is disappointing; your child’s safety continues to be our first priority. 

Sincerely, 
Louise Sirisko
Director of Education

Curriculum Night - Thursday, September 26th

Please join us for Curriculum Night on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019. This evening is an opportunity for families to meet teachers and learn about classroom programs

and expectations. Individual student progress will be discussed privately with
families during parent interviews at the end of November.

Scholastic Book Fair
5:00 - 7:30	Scholastic Book Fair in Library

Primary and Junior (Grades 1 to 6)
6:00 - 7:00	Visit classroom and meet teacher

Intermediate (Grades 7 and 8)
6:00 - 6:30	Presentation in the Gym
6:30 -  7:00	Presentation in the Gym (Repeat)

Children are welcome to attend with their families.

We are looking forward to meeting you.

TERRY FOX--RAISING MONEY FOR CANCER RESEARCH

TERRY FOX THIS FRIDAY

Our 14th Annual Terry Fox School Run is just around the corner! We are honoured that our school will be joining the efforts of over 3 million students across Canada in carrying on Terry’s legacy by raising funds for cancer research. 
Last year we raised an amazing $1 635.89 ... This year we are hoping to continue Silver Stream's generosity!!  Please support our schools efforts by donating today at: http://www.terryfox.ca/SilverStreamPSRichmondHill

We will also have our "Toonies for Terry" donation bottle available at school for any loose change that students wish to bring in.

Dear Families,

York Region District School Board’s Elementary International and Indigenous Languages Program is pleased to offer over 20 languages at 35 different sites from Tuesday to Friday evenings, and Saturday mornings. Our Board has one of the largest International and Indigenous Languages programs in the province with approximately 15,000 students who register each year.

Classes run 2.5 hours once a week for 30 weeks for Elementary SK-8 students who want to learn a new language or maintain their heritage language.  The cost for the entire program is $20.00.  Program brochures will also be sent home from your child(ren)’s school.

We would like to share with you our program information:  

• New student registration (New registrants must submit a copy of the Birth Certificate) begins at the language location during the specified registration hours listed on our brochure or on our webpage.
• Please note online registration through EDSBY is now closed so families must register in person.
• First day of classes begin at the language location during the specified dates and times listed on our brochure or on our webpage.
• Students pre-registered online through EDSBY are to attend the first day of classes at the language location during the specified dates and times listed on our brochure.
• Huron Heights Secondary School is a new language site opening for the 2019-2020 school year.

For elementary courses, registration times and locations, please see our updated flyer.

For elementary program information, please visit:

http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/ConEd/Pages/International-Languages-Elementary-Program.aspx

If you require any further information, please contact us at:

international.languages@yrdsb.ca

Thank you,

International and Indigenous Languages Program

Message from Our Trustee

Message from Our Trustee

I am so pleased to welcome all of our new and returning families to another school year. As your school board trustee, it is my role to advocate for quality public education in York Region, and to ensure that our students remain at the centre of all of our decision making. The Board of Trustees makes policy and budget decisions, and communicates with the public, among other responsibilities.

We are also responsible for setting direction for the school board, through our Multi-Year Strategic Plan. This plan sets out four priorities: Foster Well-Being and Mental Health, Build Collaborative Relationships, Champion Equity and Inclusivity, and Empower Ethical Leadership.

As we start the new school year, I want to highlight the importance of relationships. We want to build and maintain relationships with our families that are built on trust, respect and responsive communication. To support that, I will continue to keep you informed of our work and priorities, and I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. You can also find the message from the Chair of the Board on the Board’s website.

In addition, I invite you to share your feedback on our Board policies. Policies govern everything from field trips, school volunteers, equity and inclusive education, student discipline and much more, and we greatly value input from families on these important matters. We regularly post on our website the policies that are under review and available for comment as well as information about how to share your feedback. I hope you will take a look.

I know school staff are excited to welcome back students, and I look forward to meeting more of our families throughout the upcoming school year. I encourage you to build a relationship with the staff members and community at your school. There are so many different ways to get involved and support your child’s education. I hope you have a great start to the school year and wish you a happy, safe and successful year ahead.

Cindy Liang

Trustee, Richmond Hill Wards 3, 5 and 6

National Indigenous Peoples Day

I would like to wish you and your families a happy National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today, we honour and celebrate the role of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada.

Carnival Reminder - Wednesday is the last day to purchase tickets!

SILVER STREAM WOULD LIKE TO SAY "EID MUBARAK" TO ALL THOSE FAMILIES WHO CELEBRATE EID AL-FITR!!

A Message From Our Trustee

 As we near the end of the school year, this is a good time to celebrate all your child has learned and achieved. I hope that you have seen evidence of their growth and learning throughout the year.

Supporting the well-being and achievement of our students is a partnership with families and communities, and I want to thank you for all that you do to help strengthen our schools and support your child’s learning. We know that when you ask your child about their learning, help them make connections or participate in school events, our students and our schools benefit.

I look forward to continuing to build relationships with families over the summer months and in the 2019-2020 school year. As we go into the summer, there are many opportunities to continue supporting your child’s learning - whether helping to plan a family trip, visiting a local museum, reading a book or participating in one of the many exciting summer learning programs offered through the Board. I hope that whatever you have planned, you have a safe and enjoyable summer.

I would also like to offer a special congratulations to the graduating class of 2019. We wish you all the very best as you move on to this next phase of your life. We look forward to welcoming back all of our new and returning families in the fall.

A message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees is also available on the Board website at www.yrdsb.ca.

Cindy Liang

Trustee

SILVER STREAM PRIDE FLAG RAISING

Silver Stream Public School is thrilled to announce that it will be raising the Pride Flag tomorrow, May 30th, in the morning at 10 a.m. We will be flying the flag to show our commitment to a safe school environment. The York Region District School Board believes that Equity and Inclusive Education are the foundation for excellence. We believe that all students must be treated with respect and dignity and have access to schools where they are safe, welcome, accepted and included. 

Flying the Pride flag does the following:

• demonstrates our commitment to eliminating harmful biases and prejudice that lead to discrimination and exclusion of our 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff and families.
• signals our commitment to upholding the principles outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which reflect the values held by Canadians and Ontarians.
• aligns with the Director's Annual Plan which identifies Equity and Inclusivity as a priority area.

We also recognize the diversity within our 2SLGBTQ+ communities and acknowledge the presence of indigenous, racialized, disabled, and other diverse identities.

Thank you for your support of this very important step forward in making our school a safe place for all. 

Ms. Yeates

Silver Stream PS Carnival!

Accommodations for Fasting Students

RAMADAN

Tonight marks the beginning of Ramadan and the possibility that several students in our school may be fasting during the school day. Mr. Innes and I wanted to make it clear to those families that we will be doing everything we can to provide an environment for students where they feel safe to practise their religion and have their well-being cared for as well. We have been speaking to teachers and ensuring that there is a thorough understanding of  Ramadan, fasting, and the accommodations that must be put in place.

The following accommodations are being provided for these children:

1) An alternative space (room 107) for fasting students to come, talk to each other, play games, read or do their work. It is not mandatory for fasting students to go to this room, only if they desire it.

2) The opportunity to stay inside for recesses and abstain from physical education if it is too strenuous. Please be rest assured that no student will be penalized or have marks affected by non-participation due to fasting.

3) As in every other day of the year, there is a prayer room for any students or staff to use for prayer or reflection.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. Innes if you have further questions or accommodation suggestions that we have not thought about.

All the best,

Trish Yeates

Grade 7 and 8 Gauss Math Contest

Hello Parents and Grade 7/8's,

This year, the Gauss math contests are on Wednesday May 15. We are going to be holding a few Gauss preparation sessions with Mr. P to go over information about the tests and to go through some Gauss questions.

Old tests are already available online using the same Google Forms approach that we used for Mathematica. Feel free to try those tests online as part of your preparation.

Our sessions are tentatively scheduled for the following Tuesdays at lunch - Tuesday, Apr 30, Wednesday, May 8, and Tuesday, May 14. Please listen to the morning announcements for details.

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Holy Friday and Orthodox Easter (Eastern) Greetings

Best wishes to all those who commemorate Holy Friday.

To all those who celebrate Orthodox Easter (Eastern), we would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.

Movie Night and Guest Speaker - April 25th

Good Friday, Pesach, Easter (Western) and/ Ridvan Greetings

Best wishes to all those who commemorate Good Friday.

To all those who celebrate Pesach, Easter (Western) and/or Ridvan, we would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Music Monday - May 6

From the Music Program:

On Friday, March 8, the Intermediate Band performed in the Music Alive Festival. Our grade 7 and 8 students performed two pieces for a professional adjudicator who gave us valuable feedback which will help us continue to improve.  The band played extremely well and received a “Silver Plus” rating.

On Monday, May 6, we will be putting on our annual Music Monday concert.  Our grade 7 and 8 students will be performing a variety of different pieces on a wide range of instruments.  The concert is open to parents and friends and begins at 1:00 pm.

Save The Date: April 25 - Movie Night and Parent Speaker on Anxiety/Stress

Dear Families,

Please Save The Date: Thursday April 25th starting at 6:30 pm.

The school council is proud to host a dual purpose family night, where we will have a movie night and parent speaker on the same evening.

Movie Night: we will show the movie Wonder.

Parent Speaker: Supporting our Children Through Anxiety and Stress.

Stay tuned for more details soon!

Thank you,

School Council

Vaisakhi Greeting

To all those who celebrate Vaisakhi, we would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.

Say No to Hate Community Forum

Naw Rúz Greeting

To all those who celebrate Naw Rúz or Nowrus, we would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.

Tumblebooks

Message From Our Trustee

March 2019 – Trustee Greetings for School Newsletters

Message From Our Trustee

I hope everyone has had a great start to the second half of the school year. Over the past few months, I have had an opportunity to connect with families, students, staff members and with our broader community. I have seen a lot of exciting opportunities for students to explore their interests, celebrate their identities, and develop skills and knowledge that will benefit them in the future.

Many students are participating in skills competitions or other events where they problem-solve, innovate, collaborate and further develop their technical skills. Students compete in robotics, construction, hairdressing, transportation, 3D animation and much more. These events are among the many options available to help students explore different careers and pathways, and gain valuable experience. We are grateful for the support of community partners in helping to provide these great learning opportunities to our students.

I also want to express my appreciation to our broader school community. One of the priorities in our Multi-Year Strategic Plan is to build collaborative relationships. The relationships that our schools have with families is so important. There are many different ways you can be involved - talking to your child’s teacher, asking your child about homework, or volunteering on a field trip or the school council. Your contributions make a difference to your child’s success and to the success of our schools.

I hope everyone has an enjoyable March Break.

Cindy Liang

Trustee

SSPS Family Tree

THANK YOU! MERCI! 谢谢! Teşekkür ederim​! متشکرم​! 고맙습니다! Спасибо!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of the families who participated in our SSPS Family Tree initiative! Our tree looks so beautiful with all the leaves displaying all of the families that make up our unique Silver Stream family! It's so nice to see the commonalities we share and celebrate our differences as we pass by our tree in the hallway. Be sure to admire our hard work (posted across the library) this Thursday, February 28th during our Family Fun Night! :) 

February 28th is Family Fun Night!

Terry Fox

The 2018 Terry Fox School Run was a great success!
We are proud to announce that Silver Stream Public School has generously donated $1,635.89 for cancer research.
39 years ago, determined to make a difference in the lives of those living with cancer, Terry ignited a fundraising movement that cannot be stopped. Today, because of schools like yours, his message of hope echoes loudly in the voices of students and families everywhere.

The Terry Fox Foundation extends to you a heartfelt thank you for your wonderful generosity to continue Terry’s legacy.  Be proud and know that together, we are making a difference.

High Five Team Fundraiser

Dear Silver Stream families,

The High Five Team of Silver Stream is planning to support a First Nations school in Summer Beaver, by doing an initiative named ‘Tech for our Northern Neighbours!’

The First Nations School is less fortunate than us, and the High 5 club wants to donate technology to help them. Our goal by the end of this initiative, is to purchase laptops for use by the students at their school!

Students can purchase a bookmark and a gently used book of their choice, for only two dollars or donate any spare change, in front of the library!

This initiative will begin February 19, and will end on April 26, 2019.

Thanks again,

The High 5 Club

SSPS FAMILY TREE PICTURE DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 15!

SSPS FAMILY TREE PICTURE DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 15!

We would like to say a big thank you to all of the families who are participating in our SSPS Family Tree initiative! For those who would still like to participate but have not done so yet, the deadline to submit your leaf has been extended to Friday, February 15th! ​Please bring in a coloured (4x6) photo of your family to put on your leaf as well as write down the language(s) you speak at home and your favourite family activity! A reminder to please cut out your leaf and put your name on the back of the leaf before submitting it to your teacher. Only 1 leaf per family is needed. Thank you again for all of your support!

Interesting Article

School absenteeism can set off troubling chain of events, pediatricians say

It's the middle of winter and thoughts of a holiday are tempting. Many parents may think that missing a day of school here and there is no big deal for a child, but pediatricians warn absences can add up quickly and seriously impact a child for life.

"As early as kindergarten, missing more school affects things like third-grade reading scores, third-grade math scores," said Dr. Mandy Allison, one of the authors of a U.S. policy statement. "What we also know is that missing school in younger grades leads to missing school in older grades, and missing school in older grades is linked to school dropout."

Read the rest of the article here.

Draw Winners!!!

Thank you Silver Stream Community!

The results of our Raptors Fundraising raffle have now been drawn.  Many thanks go to our Fitness Ambassadors for helping to sell the tickets on their recesses and lunchtimes.  The money that has been collected will now be placed towards a whole school Healthy Lifestyle initiative (Information to follow as to what will be available).

A further thank you to Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment for donating the prizes for this fundraiser.

First prize of two lower bowl tickets to a Raptors Game against the Orlando Magic went to Clara in grade 4. 
Second and third prizes of two signed Official Raptors Jerseys went to Sophia in grade 8 and Owen in grade 7.

It is really exciting to see such amazing Falcon Spirit in our school!

Lunar New Year

To all those who celebrate Lunar New Year, we would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.

February 6th, 2019 is Winter Walk Day!

February 6th, 2019 is Winter Walk Day!

Winter Walk Day is celebrated by schools across Canada on the first Wednesday of February each year. Walking to and from school is fun every day, so we encourage you to journey outside throughout the entire month of February!

National Sweater Day! ​

Dear Silver Stream Families,

On Thursday February 7th, our school community is going to participate in National Sweater Day! ​For one of our Eco-initiatives we are going to turn down the heat for the day to reduce our energy consumption. To help us stay warm we are looking for you to wear your warmest, woolliest and most fun sweaters to school. We can't wait to see everyone all cozy!

Reminder - Friday, February 1st is a PA Day

Don't forget that this Friday is a PA Day.

Have a great week.

REMINDER: SSPS FAMILY TREE PICTURE DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 8!

REMINDER: SSPS FAMILY TREE PICTURE DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 8!

Dear Families,

We would like to say a big thank you for your support of our exciting new initiative! For those who have not done so yet, please bring in a coloured (4x6) photo of your family to put on your leaf as well as write down the language(s) you speak at home and your favourite family activity! Please cut out your leaf and put your name on the back of the leaf before submitting it to your teacher. Only 1 leaf per family is needed. The deadline to submit your leaf is Friday, February 8th! 

We look forward to seeing our tree grow very soon!

Monthly Math Newsletters

Here is a link to YRDSB's Monthly Math Newsletters. There are great strategies and activities you can use with you child.  January's theme is questioning. 

I hope you get a chance to take a look.

Reminder - Tomorrow is a P.A. Day

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a P.A. Day. We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Silver Stream Raptors Raffle

Silver Stream Family Tree

Dear Families,

We are pleased to be starting the New Year off with a very exciting new initiative! The Silver Stream Family Tree will soon be displayed in our beautiful school but we need your help to make it grow. The Silver Stream Family Tree will feature pictures of all the diverse families of the students attending our amazing school.

The purpose of the Silver Stream Family Tree will be to display all of the families that make up our unique Silver Stream family. It is also a way to show our commonalities and celebrate the diversity and culture of the families in our school community. The family tree will also aim to solidify the connection between the home and the school. Our goal is to show that Silver Stream P.S. is a “home away from home” and that each child belongs here.

To support the growth of our family tree, we are asking that each child bring in a 4 x 6 photo of their family (1 photo per family) to post on our school’s family tree. Your family photo could include parents, step parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, pets, etc. Please send in a photo that does not need to be returned or a coloured photocopy.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact at school at (905) 508-5696. 

Thank you for your support in this initiative. We look forward to seeing everyone’s photos!

The staff at Silver Stream P.S. 

STAGESTRUCK MUSICAL THEATRE

March Break Nature Camp

Term 2 Lunch Program Registration Extended Until January 13th