Greetings Northern Families,
Just a couple of weeks to go until the break. It is worth starting to look at the number of classes you have left with each course (either 13 or 15 depending on which course). Make sure you are caught up before the break so that you can really unwind and enjoy it!
A reminder that next Wednesday is a late start PLC (10am).
Thank You to everyone that has made a payment for the Student Activity Fee. We do rely on this support to run the wide variety of Arts, Athletics, and other co-curriculars at Northern. You have received a separate email from School Cash Online for this item. This will cover printing costs for students (library), the yearbook, and subsidize student arts/ athletics/ clubs outside of the classroom. The link will remain open so please help support Northern’s Extra-Curriculars!
2020-2021 Yearbooks are still available! Interested? Please click here to purchase.
Northern Music Mixer:
Do you like music and holiday cheer? Then come to Northern's first Holiday Mixer of the year! The Music Council will be hosting the virtual event on December 6th at 4:30pm! Come for some fun games, snow-flake making and holiday music! Sign-up using the link bit.ly/holidaymusicmixer or by scanning one of the QR codes on the foyer billboards. More info HERE. See you there!
Duke of Edinburgh:
Congratulations to Gillian Armstrong and Gemma Simpson who have completed their Bronze Level Awards!
Canadian National Math League Contest #3:
Congratulations to our top CNML#2 contest writers, Zoe Iczkovitz and James Begin, for their impressive performance on last month’s contest!
Registration for the December 7th CNML #3 Contest is now open to all students, with no registration fee!
Interested in testing out your mathematical problem-solving ability? Sign up by Monday, December 6 on our Math Contests Google Classroom, using the class code: cyoa3rl
Please direct any contest questions to stephanie.kendall@tdsb.on.ca
Scent Awareness:
Many experience headaches, nausea, and other symptoms when exposed to fragrances/ scents.
What can you do to help?
• Be considerate of those who are sensitive to fragrance chemicals. Avoid using scented products and use scent-free alternatives, instead.
• If you do use scented products, use them sparingly. A general guideline for scented products is that the scent should not be detectable more than an arm's length away from you. Do not apply scented products in a public area.
• Avoid using products (e.g. air fresheners or potpourris) that give off chemical based scents in your work area.
• Avoid using laundry products or cleaning agents that are scented. Air out dry cleaned clothing before wearing.
Canadian National Math League Contest #3:
Congratulations to our top CNML#2 contest writers, Zoe Iczkovitz and James Begin, for their impressive performance on last month’s contest!
Registration for the December 7th CNML #3 Contest is now open to all students, with no registration fee!
Interested in testing out your mathematical problem-solving ability? Sign up by Monday, December 6 on our Math Contests Google Classroom, using the class code: cyoa3rl
Please direct any contest questions to stephanie.kendall@tdsb.on.ca
Pay It Forward:
The Pay it Forward association would like to thank you all for participating in our food drive. In total, we collected over 150 non-perishable food items for Second Harvest. Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered or brought in donations.
School Council:
ARC presents: "Is Your Student Struggling with Math?" - Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30 pm - Ask our experts, Ms Kendall and Ms Malloy (ACLs of Math), for tips on supporting your student at Northern, as well as course planning and extra resources! Afterwards, stay for the parent chat to connect with other parents. Send your questions in advance and request a link at nss.school.council@gmail.com with "Math" in the subject line. Links will be sent on the afternoon of Dec 7.
Notes for Review - Draft minutes from our November 24th School Council meeting are available here.
Thank-a-Teacher, Thank-a-coach. Let your favourite Northern SS teacher or coach know how much you appreciate their time and dedication. We encourage parents to write a quick email to teachers, staff, or administration to recognize the efforts and energy they put forth every day. A "Thank You" is deeply appreciated and can make a positive impact on someone's day.
United Way Silent Auction:
Hello everyone! We are very excited to announce to start of Northern’s 2nd online silent auction! It will be going live on November 29th at 10 am and run until December 10th at 9 pm. Our United Way committee has worked extremely hard to make another successful silent auction possible. We have so many great items for the holidays coming up so be sure to check it out! All of the proceeds from this year’s auction will be donated to United Way Greater Toronto, an umbrella organization that will support hundreds of communities across Canada. We hope to surpass last year’s earnings and have this year’s auction be even more successful!
Check out what items are available using the link below (not all items will be posted right away, we are constantly adding more items.) we look forward to seeing what you all bid on, it will be lots of fun and for a great cause! NSS United Way Silent Auction
From the TDSB: All Parents/Caregivers of Secondary students
As you know, all TDSB students selected either in-person or virtual learning for the 2021-22 school year. At the time of selection, we communicated that there would be one opportunity to switch between in-person and virtual learning in February 2022.
In order to plan ahead for students to switch between in-person and virtual learning for Semester 2 in February 2022, parents/caregivers and students requesting a change must complete a Switch Form between November 29 and December 6, 2021. Students who do not wish to make a change do not need to complete a form.
Students who switch learning models will begin attending Semester 2 classes on February 3, 2022.
For more information, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/switchform
Guidance Updates:
Reminder to students: There is much more to explore in our Guidance Google classrooms!
Gr. 9 code: kmv6fcz; Gr. 10 code: twdxca6; Gr. 11 code: hfg74ws; Gr. 12 code: u565fkg
- Semester 2 e-Learning Day School registration opens: Dec 6, 2021
For more information book an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor and/or click here.
- Last Day to Request a Drop in semester one (gr 11 & 12 only) & Marks Maintain Date (MMD)
The last day to request a drop with your Guidance Counsellor is December 6, 2021.
The Marks Maintain Date (MMD)/Full Disclosure date is December 15, 2021. Please see your Guidance Counsellor for drop criteria.
- Mental Wellness Spotlight: “A Thought is NOT a Fact”
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I can’t do this”? Is this a thought you are having or a fact? Check out this doc for more of an exploration of this important idea: A Thought is Not A Fact.
- Youth Employment Spotlight: Hudson’s Bay is Hiring through TCES
Please have interested candidates email their resumes to resume@tces.on.ca
and answer the following questions:
Legal first and last name
Date of Birth (must be at least 16 years old to work at The Bay)
Legal work status in Canada (citizen, PR, refugee, work permit, student visa)
Major intersection of residency (Ex. Yonge & Eglinton)
Work availability and/or work restrictions
Attach resume
Deadline to apply is ASAP.
- The Scholarship Report
The November-January Edition can be found here.
Find tips on writing scholarship essays and learn about scholarship opportunities.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UvMtP2QY90c7wX4bNdfx0RVw75Mt65DC/view?usp=sharing
- OUAC (Ontario Universities) PINs are available in Guidance.
If you are in grade 12 and planning on applying to Ontario universities for Sept 2022, please see your Guidance Counsellor before, at lunch or after classes.
OCAS (Ontario Colleges) applications are now OPEN. Students can apply directly at ontariocolleges.ca. No PINs required.
- Post Secondary Info Night: Recording + Slideshow
Our community Post-Secondary Information night was a success!
Please find links to the slide show and the recording below.
Post-Secondary Community Presentation: Slides only
Post-Secondary Community Presentation: Nov 9, 2021 Recording
NSS Guide to Applying to Post Secondary
Lumenus 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 supports to enhance the mental health services that they may need and wish to access. 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. If anyone 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. Please see attached information on the service provided at Northern.
Thank You, and have a great weekend,
Adam
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