Good Afternoon Northern Families,

This Bulletin is arriving to most when summer has already started. Congratulations on a fantastic year! For anyone that is coming in Monday and/ or Wednesday (by invitation only!) for Credit Rescue, you are almost there- really give it everything ahead of report card distribution. There will be an additional email sent the week of July 4^th that will wrap up the year and provide some information for the fall. I will keep tonight’s bulletin brief as there is limited information to pass along. For anyone already on break have a healthy and safe summer!

For students coming in for mark/ exam review and/ or Yearbook pick-up please read the 3 Things to Know About Northern Next Week CAREFULLY!

Please see an update from Lumenus and its future operations with/ at Northern HERE .

 

3 Things to Know About Northern Next Week:

Monday – GRADE 12 EXAM RESULTS/REVIEW DAY (follow day 2 schedule)

9:00-9:40 Period 1

9:45-10:20 Period 2

10:25-11:00 Period 3

11:05-11:40 Period 4

PM Credit Rescue by Invitation beginning @ 12:40pm

 

Tuesday- Commencement @1pm

 

Wednesday- GRADES 9-11 EXAM RESULTS/REVIEW DAY (follow day 2 schedule)

9:00-9:40 Period 1

9:45-10:20 Period 2

10:25-11:00 Period 3

11:05-11:40 Period 4

Locks cut off lockers at 12:00 p.m.

PM-Credit Rescue (by invitation) @ 12:40pm

 

Outstanding Textbooks & Library Textbooks:

All students are being asked to return any and all textbooks and library books to their teachers during the Exam Review days Monday June 26 (grade 12) and Wednesday June 28 (grades 9, 10 and 11). In the event they are not returned during these days Ms. Benjamin in the Vice-Principal’s office will accept them July 4 – 14 between 9:30 – 2:30.

 

Yearbook Distribution:

Monday June 26, 2023- 10:30 – 2:30 in the auditorium Grade 12

Wednesday June 28, 2023- 10:30 – 2:30 in the auditorium Grades 9, 10 and 11

Yearbooks will be distributed to the student and/or parent/guardian. We will not be able to distribute to friends.

In the event students are unable to pick up their yearbooks in the scheduled dates and times, they may come in July 4 – 14 between 9:30 – 2:30 to see Ms. Trotto in the Principal’s office.

 

Business/ DECA:

Interested in learning more about the world of business? Join Northern's DECA club next year! Learn about entrepreneurship, marketing, personal and corporate finance, hospitality and tourism, and more! Become an expert presenter and improve your teamwork and analytical skills. Get a chance to travel to California to compete internationally. All grade levels welcome! To learn more, join the DECA Google Classroom using code: bm5tzhb

 

Class of 2023: PLEASE SEE EMAIL EARLIER TODAY!

 

Northern Secondary School Foundation

Northern Secondary School Foundation - Graduating Class Survey

Hey grads! Huge Congrats from the NSS Foundation. As your “Alumni Association”, we’re keen to hear your ideas about ways that the NSS Foundation could facilitate alumni staying connected — we’re asking for your input. Please complete the following survey to stay in touch with the Northern Secondary School Foundation as an Alumni to hear important updates about Northern and how you can stay connected!

 

The 4^th Northern Secondary School Foundation Online Auction will be held in September 2023.

Graciously accepting donations to the auction from the community.

Contact us at info@nssf.com to donate an item or service.

Electronic devices, gift cards, art work, rounds of golf, tickets to theatre or sports events

Tax receipts for donated items. Donors recognized on our website

All proceeds to student scholarships and grants to student led enrichment activities.

Thanks to all alumni parents and local merchants who have already donated .

 

Guidance Updates:

1. Guidance is working hard to resolve 2023-2024 timetable conflicts.

Our priority is to meet with students who have conflicts at this time.

We will reach out to students directly to set up appointments.

Please be sure to attend any Guidance meeting that is requested via your student email.

Please note:

NSS Course Change Policy states: timetable changes are not being considered unless a student is eligible to drop a course (straight drop), needs to add a course that is a post-secondary pre-requisite or if a student fails a course.

Not all courses are available.

2. Thinking about taking a course at TDSB Summer School?

TDSB Remote Credit Recovery Summer School (for students who earned 1-49): Registration closes June 28, 2023 at 4pm. For more info click here

TDSB August Summer e-Learning – August Registration is still open until July 6, 2023 at 4pm

Check out this link for more info about TDSB Summer e-Learn.

3. Help Ahead is an organization to help connect people to Mental Health resources. https://helpahead.ca/ Not sure where to turn? It’s okay, we’re here to help you. Help Ahead is the centralized phone line to access child, youth and family mental health and well-being resources.

4. SUMMER 2023 WELL-BEING GUIDE : The TDSB Summer 2023 Well-Being Guide is filled with summer resources for students and parents/caregivers.

5. 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

 

Seeking Scholarships has released their June 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=16e0420b59&mc_eid=a90fd997dd   Please note: This resource is copyrighted and only available to Northern families - please do not share outside of the Northern community.

 

7. 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.

 

 

Have a great weekend!

Adam Marshall

Principal

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