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1 nd Street Burnaby, BC, V3N 3R5 Phone: Fax: March 2, 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. March is Internet Safety Month At school we regularly engage students in discussions about responsible and ethical online use of technology. Our code of conduct and behavioral expectations also extend to the virtual world of the internet. We invite you to work with us in spreading the message to your children about staying safe and appropriate while using the internet and social media. Many students regularly bring electronic games, as well as ipods, MP3 players and telephones to school. Recently we are experiencing ongoing issues with cellphones that include texting, calling and taking photos/videos while at school. We would like to remind all families that we request that students NOT bring any electronic equipment to school. If brought to school, cell phones are not to be used during school hours. We realize that students sometimes need their telephone to contact parents at the end of the day (not during the school day). This is, of course, a safety consideration. There is a telephone available in the office for student use with a telephone pass from their teacher. We thank you for your assistance and cooperation with these issues. Talk with your family. When teaching your children about social media, please consider these questions: What images might be ok to post? What might not? How will children deal with images that are posted by friends? How can a family empower children with knowledge to make wise and safe decisions? Know the Facts. Instagram (or Finstagram, Rinstagram) is an online mobile photo, video and social networking service that allows public or private sharing on the app, as well as through other social networking platforms, such as Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Flickr. Questions to think about: How is using this connected to instant feedback? What might be potential risks using this app? Relationships are the most important factor in keeping communication lines open between yourself and your child. Please continue to find time to have ongoing discussions about digitial citizenship and safe use of techonolgy and social media with your child (it s never too early). Click here for Tips on Internet Safety: GRADE 7 PUBLIC SPEAKING CHALLENGE FINALISTS On February 24 th Manveen Cheema and Cecily Sheehan-Klassen represented 2 nd Street Community School at the Burnaby District Public Speaking Challenge in the Zonal Finals at Armstrong Elementary. All of us at 2 nd Street are extremely proud of both finalists. PRIMARY DAYS OF MUSIC Grade 2 and 3 students will be participating in Primary days of Music on Monday, March 7 th from 1:00-2:00 at Gilmore Elementary School. Students will be leaving 2 nd Street by bus at 12:30 and returning by 3:00 pm for this fun district event.

2 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, March 8 th, 2016 at 6:30pm in the Community Room. SPIRIT DAY Our next spirit day is on Friday, March 11 th wear green to show your school spirit for St. Patrick s Day. Be prepared for a Shamrock hunt! DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME Don t forget to change your clocks one hour ahead on Sunday, March 13 th in the morning!!! AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS SPRING 2016 After school programs are a wonderful way for your child to get involved. They provide children with important socializing time with peers, foster self- esteem and confidence, and are just good old fashioned fun!!. Flyer and registration forms for Spring Programs can be found on our school website Please visit the Community Office of see Ms. Friedrich for more information. SPRING BREAK Spring Break takes place from March 14 th through to March 25 th and due to Easter Monday falling on Monday, March 28 th, students are back in school on Tuesday, March 29 th. Have a wonderful break!! SECOND STREET READING BUZZ Congratulations to the following students who have completed 25 nights of reading: Agumpreet div. 5 Congratulations to the following students who have completed 50 nights of reading: Gabrielle div. 5 Mya div. 7 Ishaan div. 11 Congratulations to the following students who have completed 75 nights of reading: Mya div. 7 Katerina div. 8 Marcus div. 8 Sam div. 14 Congratulations to the following students who have completed 100 nights of reading: Araz div. 7 Leo div. 8 Maya div. 9 Brandon div. 11 Lawrence div. 11 Hannah div. 12 Congratulations to the following students who have completed 125 nights of reading: Hannah div. 12 REMINDERS FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE 1. If you have any changes to your child s information (address, home phone, , cell, your work number or emergency contact changes) please let the school office know as soon as possible. This information is critical if the school needs to contact you in an emergency. You can send this information via a note with your child. If your address has changed then we will need a document to copy for your child(ren) s school files. These documents could be a phone bill, hydro bill, electric bill, rental or purchase agreement, driver s license with current address. 2. If your child is going to be absent due to illness, has a medical appointment, vacation etc., please call the school before 9:00 a.m You are able to leave a voice message if the school office is closed or if Ms. Sanders is busy and can t answer the telephone. Please be sure to state your child s name, teacher and reason for absence. If your child arrives late, please have them check in at the office before going to class. Please call the school office and not the classroom teacher. 3. There are many items in the LOST and FOUND! Please check for any items that your child may have lost. Small items such as jewellry, glasses or keys are in the office. Lost & Found items will be placed on display in the hallway outside the gym door March 10th to March 11th. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity.

3 JEANS DAY Thursday, April 28 th - On Jeans Day we will be wearing jeans for BC s kids! The Jeans Day buttons will be here again. Mark your calendar: On April 28, 2016, thousands of people across British Columbia and the Yukon will participate in one of the easiest and most fun fundraisers ever - Jeans Day!! What is Jeans Day? Jeans Day is the ONE day of the year when WEARING YOUR JEANS will raise funds for BC Children s Hospital. Special buttons are purchased that entitle you to the right to wear jeans for the day. Where does the money go? All the funds raised will go directly to the BC Children s Hospital to provide the treatment and special care that ill or injured children require. What s the cost? Second Street will be selling the buttons for $5.00 each. Please watch out for the forms to come home in April. COMMUNITY SHRED DAY SAVE THE DATE Saturday, May 7th Do you have boxes full of documents, photos, credit cards that you need to dispose of? Watch your items be shredded and recycled in seconds when SHREDDING comes on site while helping raise funds for 2 nd Street s Earthquake Preparedness equipment. There is no need to remove the paperclips, staples or even take items out of the binders!! Don t miss out on this upcoming opportunity, it s only a donation of $5 per bankers box. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Community Office Vicky Malito Community School Coordinator In the office on: Monday, Wednesday Friday Hours vary weekly please check her schedule with Penny Penny Hamulas Office Assistant In the office from: Monday Thursday 8:00am 2:30pm BC Child Care Resource & Referral Program Families requiring information on childcare centres that might operate near the school can contact the BC Child Care Resource & Referral Program which can provide you on what options are available near our school community. Please visit or call The Burnaby School District invites applications for the following casual, on-call positions: STUDENT SUPERVISORS &/OR CROSSING GUARDS Student Supervisors provide support for students during the lunch break, ensuring student safety in and around our schools and work during the school lunch break period for 70 minutes. Crossing Guards provide support for students arriving/departing from school, and work one hour before school, and one hour after school. Applicants for these positions will have a Grade 12 education, and demonstrated ability and experience in working with children. Applicants must be available to work throughout the District when school is in session. Applications can be submitted to: Human Resources Department Burnaby School District 5325 Kincaid Street Burnaby BC V5G 1W5 applications@sd41.bc.ca

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