Weekly Update 
May 22-26
Character Trait for May is:
Integrity
SincereSincère
TalentedTalentueux
OriginalOriginal
ResilientRésistant
MotivatedMotivé
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Upcoming Dates
May 22 - Victoria Day (no school)
May 23-26- English Grade 6 EQAO
May 29- June 3 - English and French Grade 3
May 30 - Pizza Day
May 31 - Grade 5’s visiting from 7th and 20th Street
May 31 - Welcome to Kindergarten (5-6pm)
June 1 - Art Fair Submissions Due
June 2 - PA Day (no school)
June 6 - School Advisory Council Meeting 6:30 pm (in-person)
June 21 - Grade 8 Graduation (details to follow)
June 20 - Pizza Day
June 23 - Character Assembly
June 26 - Mayoral By-Election Polling Station(Gym 1)
June 28 - Reports go home
June 30 - Last day of School
*Friday’s - Lunch Lady program for those who have signed up
2022-23 School Year Calendar
Good Evening Second Street Families,
We had a busy week with field trips and the start of EQAO for some classes. Please remember to speak to your children about road safety and looking both ways before crossing, especially when walking in front of the parking lot. Please look at the following link from the City’s Vision Zero Safety Guide for School Children and Parents:https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/917a-TS_VisionZero-SchoolChildren-Brochure.pdf
On Wednesday and Thursday we will have our lost and found tables set up after school in the school yard until 4:00pm for you to recover any missing items.
Have a happy long weekend!
Edward & Sylvia
Happenings around Second Street
Reminders:
Art Fair
This June, we will be hosting an Art Fair for students from JK to grade 8.
This is an optional activity. Meaning only students who want to participate in this Art Fair will. Students interested in this fair will create their own artwork of any media of their choice (e.g., pencils, pencil crayons, watercolour paintings, sculptures, etc.). The theme for this Art Fair is summer since it is so soon and such an exciting time. All artwork must be submitted by June 1st.
Sincerely,
Second Street Storm Student Council
Summer School
Twentieth Street J.S., is running a fantastic summer program for students on July 4-28 from 9-12pm. This K-6 program will be specializing in literacy and numeracy aligned with STEM, Robotics and coding. Please see the below link for details:
Dear JK to Grade 3 Families,
The TDSB Student Census is an opportunity for students to share their voice and provide valuable information to help improve our schools and system.
Consider completing the Census. Check your emails for TDSBStudentCensus@qemailserver.com. For more information, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/census and read the Student Census Questions and Answers.
If you have already completed the Census, thank you very much. Please disregard this email.
Dear Grade 4 to 8 Families,
The TDSB Student Census is an opportunity for students to share their voice and provide valuable information to help improve our schools and system.
Based on opt-out and consent information, all Census surveys have been sent to students or families. Consider completing the Census. Check your emails for TDSBStudentCensus@qemailserver.com.
If you want your child to complete the Census at school and haven’t indicated this as your option or choice in the email sent to you at the end of March, please email the teacher and they will have a new link sent to your child during school.
If you have already completed the Census, thank you very much. Please disregard this email.
From School Advisory Council
SAC FUNDRAISING - May Pizza Day, Domino's Dough Raising Nights & Plantables
May 30th Pizza Day: Ordering is now available on School Cash Online (https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/) for the next pizza lunch. Our final pizza day of the year will be on June 20th.
Domino's Dough Raising Nights: Every Tuesday and Thursday for the month of May!
Order a large pepperoni or cheese pizza for $11.99 and $3 from every pizza will be donated to SAC. Use coupon code SS1 at the checkout. Available at both the New Toronto and Long Branch locations.
Kids not into pizza? Grow them a salad!
Plantables: Get your green on, so we can get our green on.
Visit https://plantables.ca/ and use code SECONDST to ensure we receive a percentage from every sale. Plants are delivered right to your door!
A huge thank you to everyone for your support,
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart
There is still time to donate!
Please help us to help others. Donate and help us reach our school goal of $2000.00. Thanks very much to those families that have already donated. We appreciate your support in helping to save lives.
Parent/Guardian Letter. As a reminder, students will need to register online to track EASY healthy habits and be eligible for prize redemption. Here is your school link: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/24329
Thanks,
Ms. McKay
Lunchroom Supervisor Opportunities(Still in need!)
We have openings for Lunchroom Supervisors. If any parent is interested in this paid position, please contact Sylvia (sylvia.ghobranios@tdsb.on.ca) for more information on how to apply for this position.
From TDSB
Special Education and Inclusion is providing Session #3 for Parent/Guardian/Caregiver on Tuesday, May 30th 2023 at 7pm.
Use the following link for more information: Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #3
2023 Summer International Languages Elementary (ILE) & African Heritage (AH) Program
ILE Summer Program combines language & culture learning with engaging activities like games, songs, dance, storytelling, and writing. No language background knowledge is necessary. Afternoon cultural programs, run by community groups, are also available at a number of our sites. AH Summer Program connects students to the contributions, histories, legacies, cultures and traditions of people of African descent through inquiry and experiential learning. Learn more and register.
Healthy Relationship Series evenings 6-8pm May 17th, 24th & 31-For Parents/Caregivers with Children with Special Education/Complex Needs
Professional Support Services (PSS), in collaboration with our partners from Montage Support Services and Community Living Toronto, have prepared three virtual sessions for parents/caregivers, on May 17th, 24th and 31st from 6pm-8pm, to learn strategies on how to better discuss healthy relationship making. Details of each session are listed below and in the flyer attached. These series support TDSB’s Anti-Sex Trafficking policy and initiatives. The Zoom link is in the attached flyer and you can also access it here:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/96979182605?pwd=czd6ZE0zeVp3dWRDSHhpWUd5RGZTdz09
Meeting ID: 969 7918 2605
Passcode: 585577
Session #1: May 17th, 2023: What is consent? What is a unhealthy vs. healthy relationship?
There will be a discussion about the importance of consent in the context of learning about healthy relationships.
Session #2: May 24th, 2023: Explore values, beliefs, love and self-esteem
The group will learn about the key elements to a healthy relationship. Through the exploration of values, beliefs, goals, dreams, love and self-esteem the group will learn the power of these foundational skills and how they relate to living a healthier life.
Session #3: May 31st, 2023: Learn about the importance of boundaries. What is abuse?
What are the signs of an unhealthy relationship? These elements are: boundaries, kindness, respect, manners and communication which help build character and how it can play an important role on emotional development. The group will learn how to determine what is a healthy, unhealthy, or abusive relationship and what to do when someone is in an unhealthy relationship.
Lunchroom Supervisor Opportunities(Still in need!)
We have openings for Lunchroom Supervisors. If any parent is interested in this paid position, please contact Sylvia (sylvia.ghobranios@tdsb.on.ca) for more information on how to apply for this position.
From TDSB
Special Education and Inclusion is providing Session #3 for Parent/Guardian/Caregiver on Tuesday, May 30th 2023 at 7pm.
Use the following link for more information: Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #3
2023 Summer International Languages Elementary (ILE) & African Heritage (AH) Program
ILE Summer Program combines language & culture learning with engaging activities like games, songs, dance, storytelling, and writing. No language background knowledge is necessary. Afternoon cultural programs, run by community groups, are also available at a number of our sites. AH Summer Program connects students to the contributions, histories, legacies, cultures and traditions of people of African descent through inquiry and experiential learning. Learn more and register.
Healthy Relationship Series evenings 6-8pm May 17th, 24th & 31-For Parents/Caregivers with Children with Special Education/Complex Needs
Professional Support Services (PSS), in collaboration with our partners from Montage Support Services and Community Living Toronto, have prepared three virtual sessions for parents/caregivers, on May 17th, 24th and 31st from 6pm-8pm, to learn strategies on how to better discuss healthy relationship making. Details of each session are listed below and in the flyer attached. These series support TDSB’s Anti-Sex Trafficking policy and initiatives. The Zoom link is in the attached flyer and you can also access it here:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/96979182605?pwd=czd6ZE0zeVp3dWRDSHhpWUd5RGZTdz09
Meeting ID: 969 7918 2605
Passcode: 585577
Session #1: May 17th, 2023: What is consent? What is a unhealthy vs. healthy relationship?
There will be a discussion about the importance of consent in the context of learning about healthy relationships.
Session #2: May 24th, 2023: Explore values, beliefs, love and self-esteem
The group will learn about the key elements to a healthy relationship. Through the exploration of values, beliefs, goals, dreams, love and self-esteem the group will learn the power of these foundational skills and how they relate to living a healthier life.
Session #3: May 31st, 2023: Learn about the importance of boundaries. What is abuse?
What are the signs of an unhealthy relationship? These elements are: boundaries, kindness, respect, manners and communication which help build character and how it can play an important role on emotional development. The group will learn how to determine what is a healthy, unhealthy, or abusive relationship and what to do when someone is in an unhealthy relationship.