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