It has been a busy couple of weeks at Norway. Norway's first Karaoke night was a huge success with students' singing talents on full display. Last week, students in Grade 3 completed the EQAO assessments, and Grade 6 students are writing them this week. Our Slo-Pitch and Ultimate teams have had highly successful seasons and are both playing in their respective playoffs tomorrow. Earlier this afternoon, Norway students were treated to a performance by Tribal Vision Dance where they learned about traditional Haudenosaunee dances and how they have evolved over time, with a number of students participating in some of these dances. Here are some photos from the performance. 

Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Norway will celebrate the day on Friday, June 20. This is a time to celebrate and learn from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples’ diverse cultures, histories, contemporary contexts, perspectives, and achievements. Learn more. 

Italian Heritage Month 

Italian Heritage Month has been celebrated at the TDSB since 2012. This year’s theme, La Dolce Vita: Celebrating the Sweet Life of Italian Culture, highlights the beauty of Italian traditions, food, and lifestyle. Learn how students and schools are honouring Italian heritage this June. Read the full message.

June is Pride Month at the TDSB! It’s an opportunity to celebrate diversity and raise awareness among all staff and students about the rich culture and history of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We look forward to celebrating Pride 2025 with all 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff, and allies. Learn more about upcoming Board wide activities here.

Pride Flag Raising at Norway

This week marks the beginning of Pride Month in Toronto and TDSB schools and administrative buildings raise the Pride flag in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQ+ community at Norway and throughout Toronto. Norway will have its flag raising ceremony during morning recess 10:10 am on Wednesday, June 4. Norway families are welcome to join us for this event. 

Library Update - Overdue Books

Tomorrow is our school wide library book return (except for 101, 102). Please have a moment and check at home for any library books, we will be creating an overdue book list on Wednesday and then sending it home to families. Room 101 and 102 will have library next Monday, June 9th and this will be the final time books go home from the library.

On Wednesday, June 11th all other classes will have a library checkout and this will be the final time books will go home for this school year! If you could encourage the students in your house to have a look in their bedrooms, or other favourite reading places it would be appreciated. We currently have an amazing 824 items on loan! Of course, we are hoping to get most of them back.

James and the Library Crew

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week runs from June 2 to 6! We are fortunate to have 5 crossing guards supporting Norway students and keeping them safe. Students and families are encouraged to thank their local crossing guards with a card - a simple way to show appreciation for their important work. Learn more at:   www.toronto.ca/schoolcrossingguard.

Volunteer Tea

The staff at Norway know how fortunate we are to have such an active and connected school community. From helping out in the classroom, to accompanying classes on school trips, to speaking with students about an area of expertise, to volunteering at the Norway Fun Day, your involvement at the school is always welcomed and appreciated. To honour the many volunteers, we are hosting a Volunteer Tea on June 17, from 2:20-3:20 pm in the Staff Room. Please mark the date. We look forward to seeing many of you to celebrate a year of volunteering! 

Grade 6 Graduation

This year's Grade 6 Graduation ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 24. Parents and Guardians are asked to come no earlier than 12:45 pm, with the ceremony starting at 1:00 pm. While there is plenty of seating, we ask that you limit guests to family members of Grade 6 Graduates. If you have heard about Norway's graduations, you know you are in for a treat!  

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