Good Evening Northern Families,

We have just come in from an exciting afternoon of football. I would have to think 1000+ showed up to watch. Non- Northern students/ spectators had a fee at the gate and funds raised will go to the Toronto Council Fire (you may remember the group visited us last year) in honour of Orange Shirt Day. Thank You to everyone who came to support the teams and contribute! Both Junior and Senior teams had big wins over Lawrence Park spurred on by our newly resuscitated Cheer Team! Thank You to all staff that helped make it a success as coaches and supervisors of the event.

We had a great Club Fair (weather was finally agreeable) yesterday with a huge turnout. Thanks to our student leaders and staff sponsors for making it such a success.

Next Thursday and Friday you will receive mark updates from all teachers/ classes. These will serve as a progress report to help and inform you on which teachers you might want to visit on parent/guardian -teacher interview night (Thursday October 20^th). Next Friday’s bulletin will include details regarding how to sign up for interview night.

Here are the “Five Things You Need to Know about Northern Next Week”:

1. Tuesday: Yom Kippur Begins
2. Wednesday: Yom Kippur ends
3. Thursday: Afrofest at Lunch
4. Thursday: Academic Awards Ceremony- Period 1 (by invitation)
5. Friday: PD Day!

 

Student Success Updates

Peer Tutoring

Sign up is now available. Please have your child sign up with their TDSB email using this form. Students will be notified when they are assigned a tutor.

Student Nutrition Program now available in our cafeteria!

Lunch is offered on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:40-12pm in our cafeteria for those in need of access to healthy food. To sign up, please have your child complete this form.

We are currently looking for volunteers from our parent community to help our student leaders prepare food (before and after school) and possibly help out during school hours. If you are interested in getting involved, please complete this form.

 

More about our programming:

One in every four children in Toronto lives in poverty and 40% of all children come to school hungry. At Northern, we believe that when you have enough healthy food to eat, you feel energized, can concentrate in class and perform well in school. Our program is funded by the Toronto Foundation for Student Success and supported by our school and community to deliver healthy and nutritious food to you.

Any questions regarding student success can be directed to april.vibert@tdsb.on.ca

 

 

ASL Sign of the Week

 

Hey Northern! This week's sign of the week is "Indigenous". Click HERE to see Mrs. Volk singing "Indigenous". To see a few variations of this word, click here.

 

You can also find the ASL alphabet here, and common ASL introductions here.

For those of you interested in an ASL club at NSS, please fill out the form here. We will send out an email with information next week.

See you next week for another sign!

 

 

WellNSS:

 

October 2^nd to 8^th is Mental Illness Awareness Week! This annual campaign educates and informs Canadians about mental illness. The goal is to create a system with quick and easy access to support for everyone. Come join wellNSS at our general members meeting on Wednesday October 5^th at lunch in room 119! Show your support by wearing green on Thursday October 6^th. We hope to see you there!

Music:

Music Ensembles:

Rehearsals for music ensembles have begun. If you missed them this week, don't worry, you can still participate. Just come to a rehearsal date next week, and speak to Ms. Peng or Mr. Newman. Here's the schedule: Mon. lunch: Chamber Strings; Tues. lunch: Choir; afterschool: Concert Band, Wed. lunch: Jazz Band; Thurs. afterschool: Guitar Ensemble; Fri. lunch: A Capella - to audition, dm @nss.acapella on instagram

 

Music Week: Oct. 24-28

Are you a solo performer or in a band? Do you want to perform in our first ever Music Week - Oct 24 to 28th? Go to bit.ly/musicweeksignup to sign up! The link can also be found in our instagram bio, @nssmusic

 

Absences and Notes

If a student is absent from school, the parent or guardian must call the VP office before 8:50 a.m. with the student name and reason for the absence. After an absence, students must bring a note of explanation signed and dated by their parent or guardian to the VP office for entry on the computer; the student will then present the note to his/her teachers. Students who are 18 years of age or older may write their own notes. Alternatively, parents have the option of reporting a student absence via e-mail at northern@tdsb.on.ca.

OR

The attendance secretaries are as follows:

Call 416-393-0284 to leave a message for the appropriate VP office administrator:

A-G : Ms. Kert @ Dani.Kert@tdsb.on.ca --> ext. 20003

H-O : Ms.Irving @ Dianne.Irving@tdsb.on.ca --> ext. 20008

P-Z : Ms. Benjamin @ Krista.Benjamin@tdsb.on.ca --> ext. 20007

Attendance reporting policy and more can be found on the Northern Secondary School Website.

 

Calling all Indigenous Students:

Make positive change and get a high school credit. The Toronto Indigenous Youth Council (TIYC), through the Urban Indigenous Education Centre (UIEC), is offering an extraordinary opportunity for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students: Earn Grade 11/12 credits (NDA3M or NDW4M) while participating in TIYC every Monday, 3:30-5:30PM, all school year. This will take place at Kâpapâmahchakwêw-Wandering Spirit School/UIEC, Room 313, at 16 Phin Avenue, very near Donland TTC Station. TTC tickets and dinner provided. Online participation will be considered.

Apply here!: https://forms.gle/cyxq3ehUK8GAdZtZ7.

Please see attached poster.

 

WellNSS:

Hey Northern! WellNSS is back and ready for the year! As Northern’s mental health association, we discuss all things mental health and mental illness. WellNSS’ main priority is to spread awareness and foster a community where discussing mental health is encouraged, to offer resources and strategies to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around it. You can keep up with all of our events and activities by following our Instagram @northernwellnss. If you are interested in getting involved as a general member or volunteering during events please join our google classroom! Our new google classroom code for the 2022-23 school year is 3qo5khn. Everyone is welcome!

 

School Council Update:

1) We’d love your help! In lieu of ongoing fundraising, we request voluntary contributions once in the fall for all our initiatives to support students throughout the year (clubs, athletics, wellness, conferences, workshops, advocacy, subsidies and much more). Click here for more details and the link to make your contribution through School Cash Online. Every gift makes a difference!

 

2) School Council Elections 2022-23 - elections for School Council will be held at our next council meeting on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 pm on Zoom. All parents and guardians of Northern students are welcome to run; no prior experience needed. If you would like to nominate yourself as a candidate in the election for School Council Parent Membership 22/23, please email nssc.elections@gmail.com and request your nomination form package. All submissions must be received by 11:59 pm October 10 in order to be included. For a quick guide on School Council elections click here

 

3) "New to Northern" Zoom Parent Chat - Wednesday, October 5, 7-8 pm - Wishing you could find a parent buddy to give an introduction to Northern “for parents, by parents”? Northern is a big place with a diverse student body and varied, rich offerings. Let us help you navigate your resources, answer questions (feel free to send them in advance!), and make the most of your years here. Email nss.school.council@gmail.com for a meeting link with "Parent Chat" in the subject line. Links will be sent out by 4 pm on October 5.

4) Discover What's Possible

Check out this library of 23 recordings from worldwide experts on topics covering ADHD, digital use, giftedness, self-motivation, anxiety, and more! To access, email nss.school.council@gmail.com for log-in information.

 

Guidance Updates:

1. Calling all those interested in attending University in Ontario!
   Ontario Universities' Fair
   October 1-2, 2022
   Metro Toronto Convention Centre
   9:30 am to 5 pm (ET), daily
   This event is fair style with booths from Ontario universities, and it allows you to gather information and chat with representatives one on one.

2. 2022-2023 Scholarship Updates:

NSS Scholarship Information 2022-2023 info sheet has been posted to the Grade 12 Guidance Google Classroom, including upcoming deadlines for scholarships in October.

For anyone who missed yesterday's scholarship workshop, here is a link to a detailed look at funding post-secondary school, including loans, scholarships, and application strategies from Seeking Scholarships.

Link: https://seekingscholarships.com/career-pathway-skilled-trades-apprenticeship-winter-2022/

Password: workfa1
This is a copyrighted, password protected video - only students, parents, and staff from Northern can access. Please do not share with anyone outside of the above.

3. Looking for Volunteer or Youth Employment Opportunities? Check your Guidance Google classroom!

4. Save the Dates: Upcoming Guidance Events
   1. Grade 12 Home form Guidance Visits: Continue week of Oct 3rd, 2022
   2. Post-Secondary Evening Presentation & Fair: October 26, 2022
   3. Post-Secondary In-School Individual Visit – Starting the week of Oct 3^rd- Check your tdsb email!
   4. Youth Employment Lunch Workshop: week of Nov 21, 2022

5. Semester 1: Last day to Request a course drop: November 16, 2022.

Please note, the last day to request to drop a semester 1 course is Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

See your Guidance Counsellor for more information.

Stay Informed: Sign-up for your Guidance Google Classroom:

Stay informed! Get all in info! Join your graded Guidance Google classroom!

Grade 9 Google Classroom code: 4ixv2jl

Grade 10 Google Classroom code: kmv6fcz

Grade 11 Google Classroom code: twdxca6

Grade 12 Google Classroom code: hfg74ws