Good Afternoon Northern Families,
There will be maintenance work starting at the north end of the playing field at some point in June. Our underground parking area is having waterproofing done which requires removal of topsoil above it. The field will have the north end fenced off at approximately the 20 yard line once work commences- the remainder of the field will remain open as per the community use agreement.
Book/ equipment/ and Device return: Northern will be collecting items from students in grades 9-11 (returning next year) during the week of June 21-25th. More details will follow. The delay on details is to see if there are TPH guideline changes that can increase efficiency at our end. All items borrowed from the school/ board will be collected during this week. Thank You.
Last Days of school: the last day is scheduled for June the 23rd. June 24, 25, 28 are Credit Rescue days and only apply to students in a failing position. That leaves 13 regular days to put your foot on the gas to ensure credit accumulation without additional days. We will be reaching out to individuals who need to participate in Credit Rescue as we get closer to the end of the month.
Parent/Guardians and students that were in a Civics or Careers course for Quad 4/Term 1 received report cards via email earlier this week; the other half course will be represented on the final Quad 4 report card.
Grad Hoodies: I received questions about second opportunities to order this week. Please see the graduation updates email sent to the graduating class for details.
Please see Trustee Rachel Chernos Lin’s most recent newsletter here: Trustee Chernos Lin Newsletter
SAC Election Results:
Thank you to all candidates who put their names forward for the elections for next year’s Student Activity Council. Everyone ran excellent campaigns! Thank You also to the Elections Committee who managed another challenging virtual process. Please find successful candidates below- we all look forward to working with you next year!
President- Finesse Lunsky
Vice President- Ryan Stainsby
Secretary- Eden Grossman
Treasurer- Sierra Benayon-Abraham
External Social Director- Zoey Wallhouse
Internal Social Director- Emily Gluckman
Grade 10 Senator - Astoria Yen
Grade 11 Senator- Ben Hopkins 101
Grade 12 Senator - Joseph Kopun
Math Department:
Congratulations to all our math contest participants this year: As this year’s math contest season comes to an end, the Northern Math Department would like to take this time to celebrate our students’ impressive performance on this year’s contests. Please see the attached PDF for a list of our notable participants. Congratulations everyone and we look forward with excitement to next year’s contests!
NSS Fashion Show 2021/22:
NSS United Way Fashion Show 2021 – be on the Fashion Show Executive – anyone interested in the positions of Director, Producer, Head Choreographer, Head of Fundraising for next years Fashion Show – please email dalecallender@lumenus.ca by end of day Monday June 7th, 2021.
Duke of Edinburgh 2021/22:
Hi everyone we are pleased to announce that our 2021-2022 executive applications are out for the Duke of Edinburgh Club!! The form to apply is linked below as well as it can be found on our Instagram account @nssdukeofed.
For returning exec be sure to check the returning box on the form as you will not need to have an interview. We are so excited to read all of your submissions and good luck everyone!!
Gender Expression/ Gender-Identity:
A new website, www.gegi.ca, has been launched to help equip all Ontario students and teachers with the tools to advocate for the right to express and live their gender in their own way without experiencing discrimination, harassment or violence, and without being told they have to change.
Please check it out!
Music Department:
Final Speaker Talk! Poster
On Tuesday, June 8th at 4:00 pm, listen to violist, violinist and broadcaster Kathleen Kajioka share her experiences in the music industry. Sign up at bit.ly/kajioka. Since 2007, Ms. Kajioka has been a radio host for "The New Classical 96.3FM," hosting the programs "A Little Night Music" Sunday Night at the TSO" and "Dinner Classics." She is considered a "musical multi-linguist" having played the violin and viola worldwide, including with the Baroque chamber group, Ensemble Masques. She also teaches music history at the Glenn Gould School of Music. If you missed one of the past talks, re-watch them on the NSS Music Youtube channel.
TUNESCAPE! Poster & Official Trailer
Tunescape is officially here! On Thursday, June 10th at 7:00 pm, listen to a wide variety of performances from the Northern student body. The concert will premiere on the NSS Music YouTube channel and is FREE. We will be accepting donations to support Musicounts, a group dedicated to providing accessible music programs across Canada. To get the concert link straight to your inbox, sign up at bit.ly/tunescape. See you there!
Music Council Applications
Do you want to further connect with the Northern music community and take on a leadership role? Does organizing, planning and executing engaging events excite you? Then apply to be a part of Music Council 2021-22! Executive and general member positions are open. To apply, fill out the form bit.ly/mcouncil by Monday, June 14th at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. Newman (paul.newman2@tdsb.on.ca) or @nssmusic on Instagram. Good luck!
Music Banquet
Northern's Music Banquet will take place on Thursday, June 17th at 5:00 pm with a social & baking hour starting at 4:00 pm! All Northern students, staff, parents, alumni and friends are invited! The evening will feature and students will have the opportunity to perform. Register at bit.ly/musicbanquet by Friday, June 4th at 11:59 pm! See you there!
Knight Track
Searching for some sweet vibes? NSS Music has you covered! Listen to Northern's multi-genre curated playlist, "Knight Tracks"! Playlists are out on Spotify (follow us at NSS Music) and Apple Music every Monday. Visit our Instagram bio (@nssmusic) for more information
New Student Group:
"Do you want to take a stand against gender based violence? No Means No NSS aims to create a safe space to educate and support Northern students. If you’re interested in a leadership role with No Means No NSS, apply to be an executive member of our team! Applications are due on Friday, June 18th, and can be found on our instagram page @no_means_no_nss in the bio. If you have any questions, feel free to contact melanie.stassis@tdsb.on.ca or paul.zalewski@tdsb.on.ca for more information.
NSS Garden Project Exec. Application
Want to be involved in a super fun club that looks great on resumes and applications? Interested in learning more about gardening and plants? Want to give back to the community? NSS Garden Project has got you covered! This club is dedicated to running our school's garden beds and donating all that we harvest to local food banks. We also run plant themed events throughout the year and provided at home plant kits for members to use during the pandemic! No gardening experience required. Feel free to contact samantha.herlich@student.tdsb.on.ca if you have any questions!
Here is the application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeObRQ7-ssYSz5e2E6WR6f9HlwZbGLNp3g3ZR1WFshxztFgdQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Guidance:
1. Financing Post-Secondary and OSAP Q&A Virtual Drop-In - Wed. June 9, 2021
2. 2. Summer School information - June 11th deadline
3. 3. Upcoming OUAC Dates – AIS OPENS for 101 applicants June 4, 2021
- Got Questions about OSAP or how to pay for Post-Seondary?
Wondering about the difference between a grant and a bursary? Missed the February OSAP presentation? Still have questions?
Drop into our “Financing Post-Secondary and OSAP Q&A” zoom session Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 12:30 - 1:15pm.
**Zoom link will be posted in the Guidance Google Classroom the morning of June 9, 2021.
- Credit Recovery Summer School: Register NOW
Is an excellent opportunity for students who have taken a course in the past two years but have not earned the credit.
· Students can earn one or more credits that have been previously attempted but not earned.
· Registration closes June 29, 2021 at noon.
· https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Going-to-High-School/Night-School-and-Summer-School/Summer-School/Remote-Summer-Credit-Recovery-TDSB-Students-ONLY
Reach out to your Guidance Counsellor for more information.
Con Ed Summer School – Fully Remote – Full Credit
· Full credit courses, Gr. 9-12
· Registration closes Friday, June 11, 2021 at 2pm.
· https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/docs/Remote%20Full%20Credit%20Summer%20Program%202021.pdf
· https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Going-to-High-School/Night-School-and-Summer-School/Summer-School/Remote-Full-Credit-Program
eLearning Summer School: online – FLEXIBLE school times
· Students can take one course in July and/or one in August. Mostly Gr. 11 and 12 courses.
· Students can access course 24/7 during the allotted course time period.
· Registration for July courses close: June 11, 2021 at 4:30pm.
· Registration for August courses close: July 8, 2021 at 4:30pm.
· https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/elearning/e-Summer-Online-Program
- Upcoming OUAC Dates: Reminders
June 4, 2021: Admission Information Service opens for students to access programs
Starting June 4, 2021, Ontario high school students can use the AIS to find possible openings at Ontario universities. Click on this link for more information.
Guidance Google Classrooms: A plethora of info for summer opportunities
Students, keep reading those Guidance Google classroom posts – we are sharing lots of important info including summer opportunities for enrichment and fun!
School Council:
1) Grad Central - Grade 12 parents are invited to visit this page for FAQs on what Northern is planning for grads, as well as ideas and resources for planning your home celebration. New items and information will be added regularly over the coming weeks, so visit often! We encourage you to us send your own ideas for inclusion at nss.school.council@gmail.com.
COVID-19 Vaccine:
COVID-19 Vaccination continues to be an important way to protect ourselves, our family and our school community from COVID-19, including the variants. We encourage you to get vaccinated and consider vaccination for all those in your family who are eligible.
COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 12 years and older
- On May 5, 2021 Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15. Clinical studies showed that this vaccine was safe and effective for this age group. The Pfizer vaccine is now approved for all individuals 12 years of age and older.
- Most children with COVID-19 have mild symptoms or none at all. However, some children with COVID-19 can get very sick. Children can also spread COVID-19 to other people. Vaccinating children protects them from getting sick and reduces virus spread within their household and the community.
- While fewer children compared to adults have gotten sick from COVID-19, they have been impacted in many other ways. Most children who live in Ontario have had to attend school remotely, miss out on extra-curricular activities, and spend extended amounts of time away from their friends and peers. This has a big impact on children’s mental health. Vaccinating all who are eligible, including children, will help to reduce the number of cases of COVID-19 in our community and allow kids to get back to participating in group activities they enjoy. For more information and resources, please visit our website: COVID-19 Mental Health Resources.
Who is eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine?
- Anyone who is 18 years of age or older is eligible for the vaccine now. To find out more information on how to get vaccinated, eligibility and how to book an appointment, please go to our COVID-19 How to get vaccinated webpage.
- The province has announce that children/youth 12-17 years of age will be eligible for vaccination before the end of May.
- Pop-up clinics for children/youth 12 and 17 years of age and their families in targeted hot spot communities in Toronto are beginning this week.
- There will be dedicated youth and family clinics throughout the weeks of June 14 and 21 for first dose appointments at City of Toronto clinics.
In order to be eligible children will have to have had their 12th birthday prior to or on the day of vaccination.
Where can I book my appointment?
- All adults can book their appointments for City-run clinics through the provincial booking system or by calling the Provincial booking system at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY 1-866-797-0007). There are no walk-in or standby appointments available at City-run clinics.
- Hospital and community healthcare partners also operate vaccine clinics, including pop-up clinics that target specific areas of the city. These clinics will be promoted locally.
- Selected pharmacies are also offering the COVID-19 vaccine.
Information on the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Please visit Toronto Public Health's COVID-19 Vaccine Resources website for more information on the vaccine, available in multiple languages. Additional vaccine information, can also be found here: COVID-19 Vaccines.
Mental Health Counselling Support at Northern Secondary;
- Community Services provides a registered psychotherapist , Dale Callender, on-site, full time at Northern, to work in partnership with the existing school support services. The service uses an early intervention model and supports students by allowing them easy and immediate access to mental health and counselling services provided through the In-School service. Dale Callender works in collaboration with TDSB staff in order to customize a program to enhance the mental health services and supports that are available to students on-site at the school. This program allows Northern priority access to Lumenus’ mental health service program, and offers students a seamless referral process to other community programs as dictated by their individual needs. Dale Callender is available currently via virtual sessions and/or phone calls to provide psychotherapy counselling support to students, parents/caregivers. If you would like to consult and /or set up a time to talk with Dale, you can contact him via his email at dalecallender@lumenus.ca
Have a great weekend!
Adam
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