7502 2nd Street

Burnaby, BC, V3N 3R5

Phone: 604-664-8819

Fax: 604-664-8818

http://secondstreet.sd41.bc.c

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January 29, 2016

Principal: Mr. Mark Harding

Head Teacher: Ms. Barbara Henderson

Coordinator: Ms. Vicky Malito

At Second Street Community School, we are committed to be a respectful,

joyful, and safe learning environment where we all strive to be our best.

Family, Friends and Diversity

In February, we take time to celebrate friends, family and diversity on two special days: Family Day and

Pink Shirt Day. At 2nd Street, we too are a family and community of learners, friends and colleagues.

Community – a simple word, but it means so much to how we view ourselves as a school.

This year our grade 7 students once again participated in a provincial survey called the Middle

Development Index (MDI) that addressed the dimensions of health and well-being of our students. As a

school staff, we remain tremendously proud of the results that demonstrate that our students are thriving in:

Adult relationships

Peer relationships

Self esteem

Optimism

Empathy

These results remind us of what we already know: 2nd Street is a school with heart. As members of your

school family, we encourage you to take time on BC Family Day and Pink Shirt Day to celebrate diversity

and family values with your children. The BC Government is partnering with the BC Recreation and Parks

Association to bring family friendly events to communities across BC. Click here for more information:

http://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcfamilyday/

ILLNESS

This month, many students are away from school due to illness. This is not unusual

for this time of year. Please help us all remain healthy by remembering to keep

your child at home if he/she is ill. We have had several students come to school

only to be sent home shortly after arrival due to illness. If you child is ill, and is at

home, please be sure he/she has recovered before returning to school. There is

no supervision inside at lunch in case they are ill. If they are too ill to go outside,

they should remain at home.

We are also reminding students to wash their hands frequently to prevent

spreading germs.

GRADE 7 PARENTS

Current Grade 7 Burnaby District students will automatically be registered for Grade 8 at the secondary

school within the designated attendance area where the student resides for September 2016. Students

who do not reside in the attendance area for the Secondary School they wish to attend, must submit a

Cross-District or Out-of-District Transfer Application to the school of choice. Please note that Cross-District

applications require Mr. Harding’s signature. Cross-District forms should be turned in to Ms. Sanders at the

office for processing and signature. If you have any questions please call Ms. Sanders at 604.664.8819.

KINDERGARTEN & CROSS DISTRICT REGISTRATIONS

Registrations for new Kindergarten (children born in 2011) for

September 2016 will begin on Monday, February 1st,

between the hours of 10am – 2 pm, no appointments are

necessary and will continue throughout the month of

February. Please contact the office at 604-664-8819 with

any questions, and check the Registration Requirements on

the Burnaby School District website regarding documents

you will need to bring with you. (Go to www.sd41.bc.ca,

click on the Parents tab; under the District Information you

will see Registration.)

As well, families wanting to send children to Second Street but living outside the catchment area must

complete a Cross-District Application form and have it signed by the catchment area school principal. For

more information, please contact the school secretary at 604-664-8819. These forms will be collected on

an ongoing basis but best to get them in as soon as possible.

LATE FRENCH IMMERSION

A Late French Immersion Program at Armstrong for Grade 6 and 7 is open to all Grade 5 students in the

English program for next year. This program is designed for students wishing to enter into French Immersion

but who are not currently registered in a French Immersion program. If you would like further information

about the program and/or registration, please contact Armstrong School at 604.664.8587.

GRADE 7 CAMP FUNDRAISER

The teachers and grade 7 students are selling t-shirts for $10 for the upcoming Pink Shirt Day on

Wednesday, February 24th. Order forms have been sent home with all students. If you are unsure of sizing,

Ms. Sanders in the main school office has sample sizes from youth Small to adults X-Large. The deadline for

orders is Tuesday, February 9th. Thank you for your support!

COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING (PAC)

Come join Mr. Harding, Ms. Malito, Ms. Henderson, parents and other community members at our next

Community Council meeting on Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 at 6:30pm in the Community Room. At

Community Council meetings we learn about and discuss current issues in the school and district, share

ideas and plan events. If you would like to attend and require childcare, please contact the Community

Office by Friday, February 6th at 604-664-8821. Also, please call the same number if you’d like a copy of the

agenda emailed to you before the meeting.

MULTICULTURAL DINNER

Save the date: Thursday, March 10th, for our annual Multicultural Dinner. For anyone interested in helping

plan this amazing event, please contact our Community Coordinator, Vicky Malito at 604-664-8823. More

information to follow.

SPECIAL LUNCH DAYS

A reminder that our next Pizza Day is Thursday, February 25th.

2ND STREET SUPPORTING EDMONDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

In preparation for the 2,700 Syrian refugees and other refugees that are expected to land in BC over the

next few months – and the 500 – 600 in Burnaby, specifically – Edmonds Community School has committed

to preparing care packages for at least 25 families whose children will attend schools in the Burnaby

School District. For further information please contact Vicky Malito at 604-664-8823.

SECOND STREET READING BUZZ

Congratulations to the following students who have completed 25 nights of reading:

Gabrielle – div. 5

Batoul – div. 5

Diya – div. 6

Brianna – div. 8

Tamika – div. 11

Congratulations to the following students who have completed 50 nights of reading:

Nisha– div. 8

Mohammad – div. 8

Katie – div. 8

Joubin – div. 10

Lawrence – div. 11

Sam – div. 14

Congratulations to the following students who have completed 75 nights of reading:

Reneha– div. 6

Emily – div. 6

Kareena – div. 6

Araz – div. 7

Leo – div. 8

Eva – div. 8

Mohammad – div. 8

Ebony – div. 8

Nisha – div. 8

Xander – div. 8

Hayden – div. 10

Lawrence – div. 11

Brandon – div. 11

Hannah – div. 12

Akaal – div. 14

Congratulations to the following students who have completed 100 nights of reading:

Kareena – div. 6 Emily – div. 6

MESSAGE FROM 2ND STREET’S BAND TEACHER

And The Band Played On . . .

On the evenings of December 16 at Seaforth Elementary and

December 17 at Nelson Elementary, students from all nine of Mr. D’s

elementary school bands performed for family and friends. At the

conclusion of the concerts, many from the audience were heard to

say how pleasantly surprised they were at the quality of the playing.

Mr. D was also very impressed with both performances where the 80

and 70 students played together so well while producing a beautiful

sound with excellent intonation. He is convinced the impressive

results achieved in the three months since students started playing

their instruments is a testament to the high quality of music

education they have received from music specialists throughout

their elementary school years. He hopes this will be the beginning of their instrumental experience in

Burnaby and that many of his students will be registering for high school band. In addition to all the proven

social and intellectual benefits derived from a music education, participating in a high school music

program provides students with a unique opportunity to continue through high school in the same class

with their friends.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Looking for rental units to rent Two families in our community are looking for two bedroom suites. If you have a rental unit, please stop by the Community Office to let us know or contact Vicky Malito at 604-664-8823 or email: vicky.malito@sd41.bc.ca

What is Your Child Doing Over Spring Break?

The City of Burnaby offers a variety of Spring Break

Camps that focus on the arts, sports, leadership,

and most importantly, being active! Our program

leaders are trained and have the experience to

create a safe, friendly, and memorable

environment.

For more information on the City of Burnaby’s Spring

Break Camps, visit www.burnaby.ca/camps.

Parent Volunteers Needed for Local Action Teams:

Child & Youth Mental Health and/or Substance Use

The Force Society is seeking parent volunteers to join a Collaborative Local Action Team in Burnaby. The

team will consist of local mental health and substance use professionals (Doctors, Clinicians, Counsellors,

Teachers, RCMP, community groups), youth (18 to 25 yrs) and families who have experience in accessing

child and youth mental health and/or substance use services and supports. As a co-member of the team

volunteers can contribute their experience and ideas about the people, services and practices that have

helped them when accessing services and supports and offer suggestions about the challenges families

sometimes face when they need help. This is an opportunity to collaborate WITH Service Providers and

work together towards making a difference within the child and youth mental health and substance use

community. For more information, please visit: www.forcesociety.com/cymhsu-collaborative or email:

christie@forcesociety.com