April 30, 2015
7502 2nd Street
Burnaby, BC, V3N 3R5
Phone: 604-664-8819
Fax: 604-664-8818
http://secondstreet.sd41.bc.c
Principal: Mr. Mark Harding
Head Teacher: Ms. Barbara Henderson
Coordinator: Ms. Vicky Malito
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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.
Class Placement September 2015
At this time of year parents begin thinking about their child’s class placement for next year. Please know
that our staff members work together to thoughtfully place students in classes based on the number of
teachers assigned to our school.
When determining your child’s placement, a variety of factors are considered. For example: the number of
students in each class, a balance of boys and girls, academic and social strengths and needs, learning
styles, friendships and special interests. We use our professional judgment, existing data, and discussion as
we create classes, keeping in mind the considerations listed above. It is the responsibility of the school staff
to arrange classes so that each student has a positive learning environment.
We are happy to consider written requests for class placement that describe the academic, social and/or
physical needs of your child. Please do not request a specific teacher. These requests must be submitted
by Friday May 29, 2015. Please note that these letters are shared with the teaching staff when classes are
created. As always, classes will be finalized in September. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact me by email to [email protected] or by phone at 604.664.8819.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2015
Do you have a child born in 2010 who is ready to start Kindergarten in September?
Do you live in the Second Street Community School attendance area?
Please check our website http://secondstreet.sd41.bc.ca for important information regarding the required
documents. Contact the office if you have any questions and to set up a time to register your child at
604-664-8819.
PIONEER TEA
We are hosting our annual Pioneer Tea on Friday, May 8th from 1:00 – 2:30 in the Gym to
recognize the seniors in our community. If you are able to help out with this event
by helping to set up, clean up, or providing sandwiches or baking, please phone
604-664-8821. Please also remember when you are baking that we are a nut-free
school. Also, feel free to invite senior neighbours or grandparents to this event.
(Please have them RSVP by phoning the school.)
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
2nd Street Community Council invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at
6:30 pm in the Community Room. Learn about Second Street’s academic and social programs, meet and
connect with parents and other community members and staff, take advantage of the opportunity to
have your voice heard. Parents and all community members are always welcome and encouraged to
attend.
Elections will take place for all the following positions: Chair and Vice-Chair (2 year term), Secretary,
Treasurer, Social Convenor, Communication & Fundraising contact, Senior & Eastside Opportunities Society
Representative, District Advisory Council (DAC) and District Parent Advisory Council.
Childcare can be provided upon request. Please contact the Community Office at 604-664-8823 by
Monday, May 11th.
SPORTS DAY SPIRIT DAYS
Our next spirit days will focus on Sports Day. All the students are grouped into colours for the upcoming
event, “green”, “blue”, “red”, or “white”. We will have four separate spirit days, one for each colour.
Monday, May 11th is RED SPIRIT DAY; Tuesday, May 12th is BLUE SPIRIT DAY; Wednesday, May 13th is GREEN
SPRIT DAY; and Thursday, May 14th is WHITE SPIRIT DAY. Please wear your sports day colour to show your
school spirit!
SPORTS DAY – MAY 15TH
Sports Day is coming soon! Please be on the lookout for more notices to come home soon
regarding further details about the day. Please also note that those students who ARE NOT on
the Hot Lunch program will have an opportunity to order a pizza lunch for that day.
Notices to order pizza lunch will be sent home separately. We are also always looking for
volunteers to help out with the snack station and with the concession. Please phone
the school or return the volunteer form (attached to the lunch order form) if you are
able to help out!
JEANS DAY – THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
This year Thursday, April 30th was Jeans Day. We at Second Street
are very happy to share with you that our school has raised $225
in the selling of the Jeans Day Buttons and donations which will
go directly to help BC Children’s Hospital purchase urgently
needed equipment, fund research into childhood illnesses
including cancer and diabetes, and maintain public education
projects. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
LOST & FOUND
Please take a moment at some time over this month and also in June to look through the Lost and Found
located outside the school gym for any clothing items that might belong to your child. At the end of the
school year all the unclaimed items in the box will be donated to charity. Also at the office there are smaller
miscellaneous items such as keys, jewelry, eye glasses, and more.
SECOND STREET READING BUZZ
Congratulations to the following students who have completed 75 nights of reading:
Jacky – div. 7
Congratulations to the following students who have completed 100 nights of reading:
Manvir – div. 5
Jalber – div. 13
Gabrielle – div. 9
Hannah – div. 14
Marcus – div. 9
Congratulations to the following students who have completed 125 nights of reading:
Reneha – div. 8
Chris – div. 9
Congratulations to the following students who have completed 150 nights of reading:
Emily – div. 8
Kamryn – div. 13
Mya – div. 9
Ariana – div. 14
Batoul – div. 9
Sukhman – div. 9
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
THANK YOU BURNABY FIREFIGHTERS!
Thank you Burnaby Firefighters for your continued
support of our Family of Schools.
The Burnaby Firefighters help the students of Ecole
Armstrong Elementary and Second Street Community
School through their healthy snacks program. Their
donations of cereal and snack bars help ensure that
our students are ready to learn and to fully participate
in our out of school programs.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
FAMILY GAMES NIGHTS
Raise a Reader by playing board games together! “Screen Free” week is coming up May 4th to May 10th ... get your
family ready!
Drop in at the following locations this spring to play some of your favourite board games! For ages five and up.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun. No registration required.
Wednesday May 6 - Cascade Heights Elementary School. 6Pm to 7:30pm
Thursday May 7 - Windsor Elementary School. 6pm to 7:30pm
Friday May 8 - Forest Grove Elementary School. 6pm to 7:30pm
- Twelfth Ave Elementary School. 6pm to 7:30pm
Thursday May 14 - Stoney Creek Elementary School. 6pm to 7:30pm
Sponsored by Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and Burnaby Public Library, with funding from
Literacy Now Burnaby and the Vancouver Sun Raise-a-Reader Campaign. This program is coordinated in conjunction
with ”Screen Free” Week May 4. www.bpl.bc.ca/kids
ROYAL CITY YOUTH SOCCER CLUB (RCYSC)
The Royal Soccer Club, a registered non-profit community organization, is excited t host our 23rd annual summer
soccer day camps to the residents of Burnaby and surrounding areas. With 2 locations in Burnaby and over 15
locations in BC, we are the #1 grassroots soccer day camps in Canada. Our program is designed to offer a soccer
focus in the morning with a leisure swim and camp activities in the afternoons. We encourage and promote
personal development, team sills and fair play in boys and girls aged 5 to 13 years. Participants can register for full
day, morning and afternoon sessions. Early drop off and late pickup times at no extra charge. We operate fully
during July and August. Visit us at www.royalsoccer.com or call 1-800-427-0536.
Bringing Outdoor Adventure
to the Edmonds Area!
There is a growing body of
research that shows that
spending time in nature can
have outrageously positive
impacts on children. The
positive outcomes associated
with spending time in nature
include:
 Increased feelings of
happiness and
decreased feelings of
stress
 Improved attention
span
 Lower levels of
behavioral conduct
disorder
 Less anxiety and
depression
 Higher sense of selfworth
 Improved academic
performance
At the City of Burnaby we
believe children should have
the opportunity to learn and
play outside which is why we
are introducing a brand new
service in the Edmonds area.
We are pleased to announce
the launch of Byrne Creek
Outdoor Camp at Ron
McLean Park (7820 Hedley
Ave)
Campers between the ages of 6-12 years old will learn a variety of outdoor skills and experience the excitement of
archery, canoeing, outdoor cooking, shelter building and natural crafts! Just like traditional outdoor camps, this
program will run rain or shine and give children the chance to appreciate the outdoors in all conditions! For more
information call Kelly Ebbers, program coordinator, 604-297-4831. To register call 604-297-4838 or visit
www.burnaby.ca/webreg.
Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm
Jul 13 – 17, Wilderness Wildlife, 360752
Jul 20 – 24, Survival in the Forest, 360768
Aug 17- 21, Summer Splash, 360770
$164.22
Tuesday to Friday, 9am-3pm
Aug 4 – 7, Summer Games, 360785
$131.36