December 6th is Movie Night!

Mathematica Prep Session

Based on the positive feedback from last year, we are pleased to bring back an optional lunch time program, for students in Grades 4 to 8, to help them prepare for the upcoming Mathematica contest which will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

Ketan Padalia is a parent volunteer who will continue to be guiding students through preparatory tests that will challenge their problem solving skills and help them become comfortable with the possible questions that will be asked.

This program will be held once a week, during lunch time. If your child is registered for the Mathematica contest and would like to participate in this optional program, please indicate your interest by Friday, December 21, 2018 by filling out the digital form found at: https://goo.gl/forms/ZvOWUjfi5weVHmRb2. More information will follow.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Wong (tubie.wong@yrdsb.ca).

Cookie Dough Pick Up

Cookie dough will be available for pick up on Thursday, November 22nd in the gym starting at 5 pm.

Don't Forget About Our Book Swap!

News from the Music Room!

On December 13th we will be hosting a Winter Concert at Silver Stream.  It will be an opportunity for us to showcase some of the work that our classes and extra-curricular groups have been doing this term.  Performing in the concert will be the Intermediate Band, two groups who have entered Canada’s Best Music Class, a group of grade 7 blues musicians, a group of grade 6 bucket drummers, and maybe more!.  The concert will start at 7:00 pm in the gymnasium.  See you there!

Central Cares Charity Drive

Hello Silver Stream Families,

This year the High Five Club will once again be supporting the Central Cares Charity drive.

Central Cares is a drive run by the York Region School Board. It's mission is to provide winter
gear for families in need in the York Region area. Students can bring in new and/or gently used
mittens, hats, boots, scarves, outerwear and/or any other winter gear to school. They can be
dropped off in the boxes along the wall office. By donating, you will be supporting a family in need
living in York Region.

Central cares started November 4th and ends December 14th, so bring in as much gear as you can.
Anything you bring in would greatly benefit our community.

Thank you,

The High Five Club

Picture Retakes - Monday, November 12

Just a reminder that picture retakes will be on Monday, November 12th.

SSPS Book Swap

Diwali Greetings!

Diwali Diwali (short for Deepavali, meaning 'line of lamps'), also known as the Festival of Lights is a Hindu, Sikh, and Jain festival that originated in India. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Diwali also signifies many different things to different people. For most Hindus, Diwali is dedicated to the Goddess of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. In Bengal, Diwali honours the goddess Kali. For Sikhs, the festival commemorates the return of the sixth guru to the Holy city of Amritstar after his release from detention. For the Jain community, it commemorates the passing into Nirvana of Mahavira. It also may be the beginning of a new year for farmers who plant their crops after Diwali, as well as for businesspeople and merchants who traditionally settle all accounts on this day and begin the new financial year. Everywhere it is celebrated, it signifies the renewal of life.

To celebrate this joyous and important festival, people get together with friends and family, exchange gifts of sweets and greet each other with the words 'Subh Diwali’. Some set off fireworks and wear new clothes. Many light little clay lamps, called dipas or diyas, candles and even neon lights.

To all those celebrating Diwali, we would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.