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7502 2nd Street
Burnaby, BC, V3N 3R5
Phone: 604-296-9029 http://secondstreet.burnabyschools.ca
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March 1, 2018
Principal: Mr. Jeff Harding
Head Teacher: Ms Lindsay Holliday
Coordinator: Ms. Gayle Beavil
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.
Dear Second Street families,
How time flies. It seems like we just returned from the winter break and we are now at the end of February.
The past couple of months have been busy times. The students learned and performed their hip hop
routines, the boys and girls basketball teams have had successful seasons that are just winding down and
today we celebrated Pink Shirt Day.
At our assembly we learned of the origins of Pink shirt day and reinforced the message of treating
everyone with kindness. I like the current tagline of “Nice needs no filter.” With the proliferation of online
activities and access we need to remember that our actions, even virtual ones, have consequences.
We are just a couple of weeks away from spring break and with that comes term two report cards. These
will be sent home on March 14. Please keep the insert, but return the envelope. If you would like to meet
with your child’s teacher please indicate this by checking the appropriate box on the envelope.
The last day of school before the break is Friday March 16 and students will return to school on Tuesday
April 3. That month students will participate in PASS soccer, Earth day and students led conferences will be
at the end of the month. The year certainly isn’t slowing down!
Sincerely,
J. Hutton
Principal
GRADE 7 PUBLIC SPEAKING CHALLENGE FINALISTS
On February 21st Ula Williams and Rhea Dela Rosa represented 2nd Street Community School at the
Burnaby District Public Speaking Challenge in the Zonal Finals held in at our school this year. All of us at
2nd 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
Thursday, March 15th from 10:00 -12:00 at Brentwood Park Elementary
School.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING (PAC)
Come join Mr. Hutton, Ms. Beavil, parents and other community members at our next Community Council
meeting on Monday, March 5th, 2018 at 9:30am in the Staff Room.
SPIRIT DAY
Our next spirit day is on Friday, March 16th – 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 11th in the morning!!!
SPRING BREAK
Spring Break takes place from March 19th through to April 2nd, students are back in school on Tuesday,
April 3rd. Have a wonderful break!!
JEANS DAY – Thursday, May 3rd - On Jeans Day we will be wearing jeans for BC’s kids!
The Jeans Day buttons will be here again. Mark your calendar: On May 3, 2018,
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.
GRADE 7 PARENTS
Current Grade 7 Burnaby School District students are automatically registered for Grade 8 (starting in
September 2018) at their catchment area secondary school. Students who do not live in the catchment
area for the Secondary School they wish to attend, MUST submit a Cross-District or Out-of-District Transfer
Application to their school of choice during the month of February. Please note, Cross-District applications
require Mr. Hutton’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 the office at 604.296.9029.
KINDERGARTEN & CROSS DISTRICT REGISTRATION
We ask parents wishing to register their new Kindergarten
students for September 2018 (children born in 2013) to come to
the school’s office between 10 am – 2 pm on school days.
Appointments are not necessary. If you have questions, please
call the office at 604-296-9029. To learn more about the
Registration Requirements (including the documents you need to
bring with you when you register your child) please go to the
Burnaby School District’s website
http://www.sd41.bc.ca/registration/
If you would like your child to attend Second Street but live outside Second Street’s catchment area,
please register with your catchment area school and then submit a completed Cross-District Application
form (signed by your catchment school’s principal) to Second Street. For more information, please
contact the school secretary at 604-296-9029.
SECOND STREET READING BUZZ
Congratulations to the following students who have completed 25 nights of reading:
Deeksha – div. 7
Tina – div. 9
Gabrielle – div. 9
Fatma – div. 10
Jemarcus – div. 10
Jordan – div. 13
Leeann – div. 15
Parneet – div. 16
Congratulations to the following students who have completed 50 nights of reading:
Prashant – div. 4
Lorjan – div. 4
Leyan – div. 5
Noor – div. 5
Typer – div. 5
Nisha – div. 5
Shahid – div. 5
Hannah A. – div. 6
Harkirat – div. 7
Ishaan – div. 8
Hannah – div. 9
Yashar – div. 9
Tenzin T. – div. 9
Gianni – div. 10
Adiran – div. 11
Regan – div. 11
Henry – div. 11
Adam – div. 12
Ryan – div. 12
Shamaya – div. 13
Preston – div. 13
Sofija – div. 13
Tricia – div. 13
Logan – div. 14
Elejna – div. 14
Yash – div. 14
Devan – div. 15
Aman – div. 17
Taran – div. 17
Evan – div. 17
Congratulations to the following students who have completed 75 nights of reading:
Leyan – div. 5
Alexa – div. 5
REMINDERS FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE
1. If you have any changes to your child’s information (address, home phone, email, 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. 604.296.2909 and press 2 for our absentee line and leave a message.
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
email 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 jewelry, 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.
A NOTE FROM THE COMMUNITY OFFICE From Gayle Beavil, Community School Coordinator
At a recent Community Council Meeting (we call them “Parent and Neighbour Meetings” – because
that’s what they are! Everyone is invited and welcome!), our opening activity had all of us ponder what
factors make an effective and connected community. As a group, we thought about the following:
Think of a time when you were made to feel part of a community? Why did you feel connected? How did
this community work so well?
Those at the meeting thought about thriving communities they had belonged to, and then discussed in
small groups. Their responses were that these communities:
extended personal invitations for help and involvement
worked together towards a goal
shared knowledge with new members – valued idea of mentorship
ensured people knew what to do or how to participate
had common goals or outcomes
ensured members felt needed and respected for their strengths
cared about each other and the community as a whole
had someone in the role of “connector” – to specifically welcome, connect people and build
relationships in the group
Wise words! Food for thought for all communities to ponder. Do the communities you are involved in do
these things?
How do you extend personal invitations?
Are you clear on our goals?
Do people feel valued?
Do you pass along our knowledge?
How do you make folks feel needed and respected?
Do you show care for the whole community?
Are there people who specifically connect, welcome and build relationships?
The next Parent and Neighbour Meeting is: Monday, March 5 from 9:00 – 10:30 am (We are alternating
daytime and evening meetings each month, so that we can engage as many parents and community
members as possible. The April meeting will be Tuesday, April 10 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm)
Join us!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Office
Gayle Beavil
Community School Coordinator
New contact # 604-836-3290
In the office on:
Monday-AM, Tuesday,
Wednesday–PM, Thursday, Friday-PM
Penny Hamulas
Office Assistant
In the office from:
Monday – Thursday
8:00am – 2:30pm
Clothing to Donate?
Did you know people can access gently-used clothing from Second Street's Clothing Cupboard?
The Clothing Cupboard is located upstairs in the Community Room and people are welcome to take the clothes they need. We accept donations of clean and gently used clothing, shoes and linens in our community room.
We have a new partnership with Big Brothers which means clothing that we do not use in our clothing cupboard will be picked up by Big Brothers and donated to Value Village. They pay us by the weight of the bags we give them, so please donate any clothing or linens that you are not using anymore! The money collected from your donations will be used to support school and community programs and activities.
It’s good for the environment and good for our community, too!
Come to this weekly program for Second Street parents and community members!
Thursday mornings 9:00 - 10:30
In the Community Room
"CommuniTEA TIME"
Parents and community members are invited for conversation, coffee and learning with
Community School Coordinator, Gayle Beavil. Meet with other members of the community, find
out about programs, activities and resources in this area. Get involved!
Join us, in the Community Room for these informative, fun and supportive sessions.
9:00 - 10:30 every Thursday morning
“Trust that meaningful conversations can change your world.
Rely on human goodness. Stay together.” Margaret Wheatley
Crossing Guard and Student Supervisor positions: The Burnaby School District is seeking applications for the casual, on-call positions of Crossing Guard and Student Supervisor.
Successful applicants will have:
Grade 12 education
demonstrated ability and experience in working with children
The ability to work throughout the District and be available for shifts every day school is in session is a definite asset. Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Grae Emerson, HR Advisor Burnaby School District 5325 Kincaid Street Burnaby BC V5G 1W2 [email protected] Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.