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7502 2nd Street
Burnaby, BC, V3N 3R5
Phone: 604-664-8819
Fax: 604-664-8818
http://secondstreet.sd41.bc.c
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December 2016
Principal: Mr. Mark 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.
BC Redesigned Curriculum Core Competencies: Belief Statements
As reviewed in past newsletters, the core competencies along with literacy and numeracy foundations are
at the centre of the redesign of curriculum and assessment. Core competencies are sets of intellectual,
personal, and social and emotional proficiencies that all students need to develop in order to engage in
deep learning and life-long learning. As we engage students with these areas of the redesigned
curriculum, the staff at 2nd street is exploring ways to connect this with our school expectations of being
safe, respectful and responsible in a meaningful and purposeful way. By integrating the key concepts of
these competencies, we will create a simple and common language of Belief Statements of who were
‘are’ at 2nd Street.
Social Responsibility Profile:
We are a family; we care for each other, our community and our world.
Positive Personal & Cultural Identity Profile:
I value myself for who I am and appreciate others for who they are.
Personal Awareness and Responsibility Profile:
I am responsible for my health and learning.
Communication Profile:
I can express my ideas and listen to others.
Critical Thinking Profile:
I will think first and then make good decisions.
Creative Thinking Profile:
I can be creative.
By creating Belief Statements for each of the Core Competencies, we will be able to make these concepts
meaningful and manageable for students to understand and to personally assess. For further information
please visit https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/
HOLIDAY HAMPERS & DRAW Donations of gift cards and cash are appreciated. All
donors will receive a draw ticket for a chance to win
the beautiful Gingerbread Train created by Georgie
Cole. The hampers will go the community families in
need of support.
You can drop off your donation at the Community
Office or the main school office. Collections will take
place until Thursday, December 8th.
Another way to help our hamper drive is by making a
$2 donation for a draw ticket for the Gingerbread Train
and other great prizes which are on display in the
Community Office. Draw tickets are also available
each day from 2:45 – 3:15 pm on the 1st floor under the
rainbow. Thank you for supporting your community!
BREAKFAST
WITH SANTA –
Saturday,
December 3rd
COLDER WEATHER
With the colder weather upon us we urge you to ensure your child/ren are dressed
appropriately for the weather as students are expected to be outside during recess and the
lunch hour even in light rain conditions. Long sleeves, hats, gloves and warm jackets would
be best. If your child is not well enough to go outside at recess and lunch, they are not
well enough to be at school.
WINTER WEATHER – WILL THE SCHOOL BE OPEN?
All schools will remain OPEN, unless there is heavy snowfall, damage or other circumstances (eg. power
outage) that make it impossible to operate safely. The district will do its best to
communicate school or district-wide closures and bus changes or cancellations by
6:30 am. This information will be posted on the front page of the district website.
Closure information will also be provided to the media (radio and tv stations). PLEASE
NOTE THAT NO ANNOUNCMENT WILL BE MADE THAT SCHOOLS ARE OPEN.
Parents/guardians are responsible for their child's safe travel to school. Please walk
elementary children to the door of their school if you are uncertain whether the school
is open or not. If for any reason you feel that your child cannot travel safely to school then
you should notify the school that your child will be absent.
Student safety is a shared responsibility. With your cooperation and support related to winter weather
procedures, we can achieve safe conditions for all.
SPECIAL LUNCH DAYS
A reminder that our next Pizza Day is Thursday, December 15th.
SCHOOLWIDE PANCAKE BREAKFAST & PYJAMA DAY
Our school-wide Pancake Breakfast and pyjama day for students and staff is on
Friday, December 16th in the morning starting at 9:00 am. If you would like to help
volunteer for this event, please phone the Community Office at 604-664-8821.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
A BIG Second Street THANK YOU to Dancin’ Stars School of the Performing Arts. We
wanted to take this opportunity to thank Sonica Gujral, owner of Dancin’ Stars, for
partnering with our school and giving our students the opportunity to participate in
quality dance programs in the after school hours. Patient and caring instructors, that
take the time to get to know the children, have had a positive impact on so many of our students! From
the bottom of our hearts, a big thank you to Sonica and her Dancin’ Stars Studio!
OH, WHAT A NIGHT! Wow! The Fireworks on Halloween night were incredible. Thanks to Shane Culver and
his hard-working crew for the great show at Second Street on Halloween. The music and fireworks were,
once again, a site to behold! What a true community event that was enjoyed by hundreds of people of all
ages. Thanks for all of the parents, Second Street staff and community members who helped set-up,
supervise, serve hot chocolate and keep us all safe. Thanks to the Burnaby Central Wildcats Interact Youth
members (all 21 of them!) for helping us out that night. You were all wonderful!
Thanks Shane and crew, for bringing the community together with this spectacular evening!
Thank you for the Guru Nanak's Birthday Celebration
Once again, the Second Street staff, students and community enjoyed the delicious food and wonderful
hospitality of the many volunteers who put on the celebration of the Guru Nanak's birthday. The food was
plentiful and everyone enjoyed it very much. We thank all of the volunteers who came to organize, cook,
set up, and clean up at this community-wide event.
Join the Community Council
Tuesday Dec 8th @ 6:30
for a
POTLUCK SOCIAL
Bring a dish to share & get to know the
people in your 2nd Street Community!
COMMUNITY 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
NEW Early Learning Programs for families with young children
Have you chosen your two days to go to StrongStart? If so, you might
like to go to FAMILY YOGA on one of the other days of the week. We
have Fun, free, family yoga on:
Tuesdays (9:30 - 10:30) at Second Street (ends Dec 6)
Fridays (9:15 - 10:15) at Second Street (ends Dec 16)
Fridays (11:00 - 12:00) at Armstrong (ends Dec 16)
These are for children 1-5 years old with a parent or caregiver. Have fun,
stay active, get relaxed and happier.
No registration needed!
Take advantage of these free programs for families.
FUN LACROSSE 2017
FFoorr nneeww ppllaayyeerrss
bbooyyss && ggiirrllss aaggeess 55--1100
5 Sessions for $25
No eequipment rrequired
Played indoors at Charles
Rummel Centre,
3630 Lozelles Avenue
SPACE LIMITED, REGISTER
EARLY!
www.burnabylacrosse.com for
signup information
Need more info? Susan
@ 604-312-6181 or
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 anyone is welcome
to take the clothes they need. We accept donations of clothing, shoes and linens at our
Community Office. Please feel free to bring in good quality used clothes and help your
neighbours and community with this important service.
December Community Events:
DECEMBER Saturday, Dec 3
10am – 4pm Little Elves Christmas Craft Fair BNH South House, 4460 Beresford Street Burnaby Neighbourhood House invites you to its Craft Fair. For more info call 604-431-0400.
Dec 4 & 7
Various times Free Workshops on Healthy, Affordable Food Various locations - see poster for details Burnaby Food First is hosting a series of free workshops on topics such as Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen and Vegetarian Leftovers. To register, call 604-209-2404 or email [email protected].
Sunday, Dec 4 10am – 1pm
Christmas Toy Drive Summit Youth Centre, 200 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby’s youth advisory committee, Youth Voice, invites you to donate new, age appropriate unwrapped gifts for 10 – 18 year olds. For more info, contact [email protected].
Wed, Dec 7
6:30pm – 8:45pm Darius Goes West - Free Film Screening and Guest Speaker Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway Street In recognition of the United Nations Day for People with Disabilities, the City of Burnaby Access Advisory Committee and the Burnaby Public Library are presenting a free screening of Darius Goes West and a guest speaker, Nancy Lear. For more info or to register, contact [email protected].
Dec 19 – 31 9am – 3pm
Winter Break Daycamps Burnaby Neighbourhood House – various locations Register today! Cost is $35 per day for kids in Grades 1 – 7. For more info see the poster or visit/call Burnaby Neighbourhood House at 604-431-0400.
