Dear Northern Families,
Please don’t forget that course selections are due on Tuesday February 28th! Tons of information below in the guidance section of the bulletin.
From the TDSB Psychology Department, please see the February HEARTS AND MINDS
It was Dale Callender’s final day with Lumenus today. This is not a goodbye, but certainly a big adjustment for us all. We all wish Dale the very best on his new adventures!
3 Things to Know About Northern Next Week:
- Tuesday: My Blueprint Closes!
- Tuesday: African Heritage Month Assembly (period 1- assembly schedule)
- Wednesday: POSTPONED Winter Athletic Assembly- too many athletes at OFSAA!
Math Contests:
2023 Euclid Math Contest hosted by uWaterloo
The NSS Math Department is excited to be running the 2023 Euclid Math Contest hosted by the University of Waterloo Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing. The Euclid Contest is designed with grade 12 students in mind, but open to students in grades 9-11 who are looking for a challenge.
Contest date: Tues. April 4
Registration due: Fri. March 3
Registration fee: $19 (once registration closes)
Interested in testing out your mathematical problem-solving ability? Sign up by completing the registration form on the 2022-2023 Math Contest Google Classroom using class code: cyoa3rl
2023 Fryer, Galois, and Hypatia Math Contests
The NSS Math Department is excited to be running the Fryer (gr. 9), Galois (gr. 10), and Hypatia (gr. 11) Math Contests hosted by the University of Waterloo Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing. These contests are open to all students in Grades 9-11!
Contest date: Wed. April 5
Registration due: Mon. March 6
Registration fee: $13 (once registration closes)
Interested in testing out your mathematical problem-solving ability? Sign up by completing the registration form on the 2022-2023 Math Contest Google Classroom using class code: cyoa3rl
Please direct any contest questions to stephanie.kendall@tdsb.on.ca
School Council News :
1) University Admissions: What Every Parent Should Know - Monday, February 27, 7-8 pm - Join Teo Salgado, an independent educational consultant to learn more about this crucial point in your child’s educational journey. He will provide an overview of the university admissions process and discuss factors to consider in choosing universities. He will review the various elements of admission applications and reveal how your student can prepare a winning application. He will also cover the many ways you can finance post-secondary education, including scholarships and grants. Click here to join.
2) How to Manage Another's Anxiety - Tuesday, February 28 at 7 pm - Discuss ways to help your child manage their anxiety and stress in healthy ways. Learn to create safety in communication with your kids through empathy and attunement, so they will come to you when they need your guidance. Presented by Pine River's Center for Family Initiatives. Register here.
Save the Date Northern!
Guidance is hosting a live presentation on OSAP and Financing your Post Secondary Education at lunch on Wednesday, March 29 at noon. It's a late start day so the presentation will start at the beginning of lunch and it's a 30-45 minute presentation. The presentation will be given by Robyn Papoff, George Brown College.
This is designed to help students understand the what the ins and outs of the OSAP program are including, eligibility, how to apply, loans and bursaries, where the money comes from, repayment, interest relief (Repayment Assistance Plan), etc.
TDSB Special Education and Inclusion Presents:
Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #2
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM: LC1
Learn about Special Education and Inclusion
If you require a language interpreter, please send in your request by Mon., Feb. 20th to SpecialEd@tdsb.on.ca.
Below are the links to our Parent Engagement Session #2. Please feel free to add these links to your parent communication and newsletters.
Tues. Feb. 28th flyer:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i-FmmZ--1pP-Gf17s8GBfJLrc7CAuqql/edit#slide=id.p1
Wed. Mar. 1st flyer:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NBtRSFJL_AFe-rzpFaboDcx71dRt-ohD/edit#slide=id.p1
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America- Fall Leadership Conference 2022
If you are interested in participating in health science competitions at HOSA’s Spring Leadership Conference (SLC) taking place on May 17 and 18, 2023, in Downtown Toronto, join Northern’s HOSA Club. The last day to register, pay, and change your event/teammate information is March 17 at 11:59 pm. The top three competitors/teams from each event will be offered the opportunity to compete at the International Leadership Conference taking place June 21-24 2023 in Dallas, TX
Our google classroom code is CQBHZXH -- join to receive updates and information. Everyone is welcome!
To learn more about HOSA Canada: https://hosacanada.org/
To learn more about HOSA’s International Leadership conference: https://hosa.org/ilc/
Guidance Updates:
- NSS 2023-2024 Course Selection Events and Information!
- Students will complete their course selection for the 2023-2024 year through www.myblueprint.ca/tdsb. All students have an account and access to this course selection tool.
- Check out our 2023-2024 Course Selection Google Site
Where you can find:
- Department specific info
- Course selection worksheets
- Course Selection slide presentations
- myBlueprint CLOSES for course selection February 28, 2023 @ 4pm.
- Please note, myBlueprint is not first come first serve.
- Not submitting course selection before Feb 28th can delay your course selection process.
- BLACK MENTAL HEALTH - WEDNESDAY TALK SERIES
The Professional Support Services Mental Health and Well Being Committee have organized a Talk Series on Wednesdays beginning February 8th, 2023.
The Talk Series will center the importance of understanding and discussing Black mental health and well being. We hope these discussions build capacity in understanding Black mental health, the impact of racialized trauma and connections to culturally responsive and identity affirming supports in the community.
Find flyers and the zoom links for each of these Wednesday sessions throughout February and early March here:
Black Mental Health-Wednesday Talk Series - Google Slides
- Opting-Out of the e-Learning Graduation Requirement
Students may withdraw from the online e-Learning requirement. A parent/caregiver/guardian or student (18 years of age or older or 16 or 17 years of age and withdrawn from parental control) may withdraw by submitting the TDSB Opt Out/Withdrawal Form to their school. No explanation or reason is needed to opt out/withdraw.
If you are not ready to make a decision with regard to participating in e-Learning, there will be future opportunities to participate in e-Learning courses or withdraw from the graduation requirement. A final decision is not required at this time.
If you have decided now to withdraw from the graduation requirement, please complete the TDSB Opt Out/Withdrawal Form.
- Post- Secondary Updates:
- Individual colleges and universities are booking presentations with NSS. Be sure to check out the Post-Secondary calendar in the Grade 12 Guidance Google Classroom for dates and times.
- OUAC Updates can be found here.
- Check out our NSS Guide to Applying to Post-Secondary for info about post-secondary application dates, process and links.
- Upcoming Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2023
The Lieutenant Governor's Award for Student Volunteers
Will be awarded to one graduating student from Northern who has demonstrated outstanding community service. Students must submit their volunteer experience, along with a letter of reference, to be considered for application.
Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Northern can nominate a student who has shown dedication to volunteering at Northern Secondary School. Students must submit their volunteer experience, along with a letter of reference, to be considered for application.
- SCHULICH BUILDERS SCHOLARSHIPS
Schulich Builders are scholarships for students enrolling in an eligible, full-time skilled trades program at a participating college in Ontario. Ten colleges award a total of 100 scholarships annually. Each college will award ten scholarships: Five for one-year certificate programs, Five for two-year diploma programs
Valued at $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year), these scholarships support the costs of tuition, tools and living expenses.
Visit https://schulichbuilders.com/ for more information.
- Looking for Scholarship Application Support?
Seeking Scholarships has released their February Scholarship Report which has new and upcoming scholarship dates listed, as well as tips to support a strong application.
Northern students, teachers, and families can access from this link using the password, scholar1: https://seekingscholarships.com/the-scholarship-report-2/?mc_cid=0a7a52e07f&mc_eid=a90fd997dd
Please note: This resource is copyrighted and only available to Northern families - please do not share outside of the Northern community.
The Northern Secondary School Foundation will be opening scholarships for application soon. Graduating students can choose up to three scholarships to apply for. Grade 12s can start exploring available awards here: https://nssf.ca/scholarships/
- Please note: the TDSB Volunteer Policy States that an eligible volunteer activity constitutes:
- An event or activity designed to be of benefit to the community.
- A volunteer activity – not for pay or credit.
- An event or activity to support a not-for-profit initiative.
For more information please visit the TDSB Community Involvement policy.
Students, looking for Volunteer or Youth Employment Opportunities? Check your Student Guidance Google classroom: Gr. 9 code: 4ixv2jl; Gr. 10 code: kmv6fcz; Gr. 11 code: twdxca6; Gr. 12 code
Have a great weekend!
Adam Marshall
Principal
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