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Spartan Speaks - Stouffville District Secondary School
April 27, 2018
Follow SDSS on twitter!
"We are excited to announce that the SDSS twitter account has just gone live! Follow
us @StouffvilleDSS for regular updates about school information, initiatives, and to learn about the
amazing things happening at SDSS."
SDSS B.R.E.A.K. (Build Resiliency, Energy And Knowledge) for Mental Health!!
On Thursday, April 26, the Well-
Being Team at SDSS organized a
special day that would allow all
staff and students to take a 70
minute break to support their
mental health. Participants
engaged in 1 of 40 wellness
workshops and activities of
interest that were led by our staff
and community guests during this
break. This wellness initiative
modeled and brought attention to
the value and impact of making
time to address and improve our
mental wellbeing. Students and
staff had the opportunity to
connect and build relationships,
while participating in activities that
were fun, relaxing, and/or
informative. The event turned out to be a huge success. The Well-Being Team meets every 2 weeks
on Tuesday mornings. Please contact Efy Marinis (efy.marinis@yrdsb.ca) if you are interested in
being a part of this team. We hope that all students and staff enjoyed their BREAK!!! A huge thank
you to the staff team (pictured above) Ms Marinis, Ms Pridie, Ms Luciani, Ms Falbo, Ms Krabi, and
Ms Perrella who organized this event!
Stop arguing with your kids-An introduction to collaborative problem solving
Denne PS school council invites you to attend a presentation with Chris Alexiou on Wednesday May
2nd, 2018 at 7:00pm to share his knowledge on the topic “Stop Arguing with your Kids: An
introduction to collaborative problem solving”. For more information please see the flyer on our
school site under News and Events, Spartan Speaks tab. To register please use the link provided.
http://bit.do/dennespeaker
News from the Family Studies Department
This week, the Grade 10 Food and Nutrition class made some
amazing homemade soft pretzels. They looked beautiful and
tasted delicious. So proud of your team work. Keep up the great
work!
The Geography Department at SDSS presents:
Iceland- The Land of Fire and Ice (Trip proposal for Thursday, April 18th – Tuesday April 23rd 2019)
Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice and this proposed trip will take in all the unique aspects of
a country with both glaciers and volcanoes!
Highlights include- Gullfoss waterfall and Geyser Geothermal area http://gullfoss.is/ a visit to
Thorvaldseyri Farm to meet with a local farmer to discuss the affect that the volcanic eruption had on
his cattle and wheat farm and a Glacier walk with Icelandic mountain Guides. These are just a few of
the adventures planned for this international trip. Iceland is an exceedingly safe European
destination and this trip promises a once-in a lifetime tour of the land of fire and ice! Stay tuned for
more details! #sdssiceland. Contact Ms Barber for more information.
Spartan’s Student Mentors
Are you interested in becoming a student mentor? Would you like to help support our new grade 9
students by collaborating to plan, organize and run activities and events such as Camp Robin Hood
and Grade 9 day? Student mentors will have an opportunity to earn certifications and training to
develop leadership skills, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills. Apply now to be a student mentor
for 2018/2019. Follow the link today. https://goo.gl/forms/DJmSQ9tsvIOh2JMj2
The Student Council Elections are now underway Guidelines, requirements and a list of
Student Council positions & responsibilities is available in the main office or on school website under
News and Events, Spartan Speaks tab.Thursday, May 3, 2018: Completed nomination packages due by 12:00pm to Mr. Przemieniecki.
MANDATORY ALL-CANDIDATES MEETING AFTER SCHOOL in 2036.
Monday, May 14, 2018: Campaigning may begin.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018: Speeches and President/Vice-President Videos due to SCA by
3:45pm. Speech Practice after school in cafeteria.
Monday, June 4, 2018: SCA Approved Speeches performed in period 1 assembly.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018: Voting will take place in homerooms at 9:15am.
All campaign posters must be REMOVED by 9:10am on June 5, 2018 or candidates may be
disqualified. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that all posters are taken down.
News from the Guidance Department
Summer School Registration
Opened April 1, 2018
Make a Guidance Appointment before registering for summer school.
Courses and Locations go to http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/ConEd/Pages/Secondary-
Summer-School-Courses.aspx
How to register, Location and Courses, Exams go
to http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/ConEd/Pages/Secondary-School-Summer.aspx
Returned signed registration sheet to the Guidance Office
Summer School e-learning
Opens April 30, 2018
Make a Guidance Appointment before registering for summer school e-learning.
Registration Details, Course List and Calendar go to http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/e-
learning/programs/Pages/Summer%20School%20e-Learning.aspx
International Languages Credit Course Program – 2018-2019
For information on International Languages Credit Courses please see flyer on school site under
News & Events, Spartan Speaks tab. Registration for YRDSB day school students is available online
from May 1 – Sept 12th, 2018 through Career Cruising.
Please go to: http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/ConEd/Documents/FOR-nonYRRegistration.pdf or
http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/ConEd/Pages/International-Languages-Secondary-
Program.aspx
Student Information
Summer educational, employment and volunteer opportunities are posted on our bulletin boards
located outside of the Guidance OfficeFull Disclosure Date
May 3, 2018
All marks earned prior to this date will be permanently on your transcript.
Grade 12 students: please make a Guidance Appointment well before this date if you want to
discuss the possibility of dropping a course.
Grade 12 Students
Please ensure that you pick up a “Graduate Responsibilities” Sheet in the Guidance Office.
Please ensure that you fill out the “Destination Form” (yellow sheet) that is available in the
Guidance Office.
Grade 12 students who wish to return in September 2018 must fill out a “Request to Return
(pink form). This form can be obtained in the Guidance Office.
Graduate Responsibilities Effective Deadline Location
Grade 12 Students
- Volunteer Hours Submission Now June 8th
Guidance
- Private School Marks Submitted Now June 15th
- Graduation Gown Pick Up TBA
- Commencement Ticket Pick Up TBA
- Commencement June 27th TBA
- Diploma, Transcript, Report Cards TBA
*Must be signed for by the Student
*Summer Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Post-Secondary Deadlines Date
College – Deadline to Confirm College Admission Offers May 1, 2018
University – Latest Date for Offers of Admission May 29, 2018
University Admission Confirmation Deadline June 1, 2018
Semester 2 Final Marks Transmission to OUAC & OCAS July 5, 2018
Summer School Grades to OUAC Aug 1, 2018
Mobyss – Youth Walk-In Clinic (mobyss.ca 289-879-2376)
Services are free for youth between the ages of 12-25. Includes heath care from a Nurse
Practitioner, specialized youth mental health worker, and peer support specialist. Confidential
medical, sexual and mental health services. Come to the Guidance Office if you do not have lunch or
a spare during this time frame and would like to visit MOBYSS when they are at SDSS. The bus is
parked in the Stouffville District Secondary School parking lot, 11:30am-1:00pm on the following
dates: May 3rd, 17th, 31st, and June 14th.Current/Upcoming Events – May 2018
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
30 1 2 3 4
Period 1 Prom YRDSB Science Olympics Full Disclosure Date
Assembly Grade 12s, P.A. Day
9:00-9:45 Science Club to Seneca SIN Physics Contest
@ York 7:30am-4:00pm
Envirothon Event Days
Community Class Prom 8:00am-4:00pm
9:30am-3:00pm Mobyss
Music Banquet Prom 5:30pm-10:00pm
6:00pm-10:00pm 5:30pm-10:00
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
7 8 9 10 11
FitSpirit Grade Music Spring Concert Envirothon Event Days
10/11/12 Girls Fitness 7:00pm-9:30pm 8:00am-4:00pm
9:00am-3:30pm
SHSM HLW Trip to Humber
Grade 11 MADD 11:30am-5:00pm
Assembly
9:15am-10:15am Downtown Geography Trip
9:00am-4:00pm
No Parking/Designated Fire Routes
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN DESIGNATED FIRE ROUTES
Any designated Fire Route needs to be clear of vehicles and ready for use by emergency vehicles.
In an emergency (fire, medical, lock down etc.) time is of the essence and emergency vehicles need
access.
Fire Routes are signed “No Parking.” What does that mean?
1. This means that you cannot stop your vehicle and get out of the vehicle even for a short period of
time.
2. You must obey the signs at all times regardless of the time of day or night.
In 2017, the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville will adopt a zero tolerance approach to vehicles parked in
designated Fire Routes. By-law Officers, Parking Officers, and Fire Prevention Officers will be issuing
tickets when infractions are witnessed, to ensure the safety of all those using our schools and other
buildings within the Municipality.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact: Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services
at 905-640-9595 OR By-Law Department at 905-640-1900 Ext. 2258
Important bussing information sent from our Student Transportation Services of York Region
Late Buses
Information regarding late busses can be found by accessing “the late bus report” which is posted
daily on:www.schoolbuscity.com (alpha order).School Bus Cancellation Notice
To ensure the safety of students, school bus service may be cancelled due to inclement weather,
extreme temperatures and/or poor road conditions. In these cases, parents and students should
develop alternate care/transportation arrangements.
Cancellation decisions will only be made after thorough consultation with the Safety Officers of school
bus companies servicing York Region and are based on several factors including precipitation, air
temperature, road conditions and weather forecast.
Please note the following;
A decision to cancel school bus service will be region-wide meaning all school buses, vans
and taxis will not operate.
School bus routes may be cancelled when severe weather may not be affecting all
municipalities in York Region. Both the YRDSB and YCDSB operate many regional
educational programs. Students attending these programs are transported over large
attendance areas encompassing several municipal boundaries. This limits the ability to cancel
bus service using a municipality or zone methodology.
When bus service is cancelled all school tests and/or examinations will be cancelled and
rescheduled.
Student trips involving the use of school buses will also be cancelled.
Unless otherwise stated, schools will remain open and parents can make arrangements to
transport their children to and from school even if school bus service is cancelled. If buses
are cancelled in the morning, they will not operate in the afternoon. Therefore students
transported to school by parents will require the same transportation home.
Parents, students and school staff are asked to access the following radio and television stations after
6:00 a.m. to receive bus cancellation information:
RADIO
590 AM 640 AM 680 AM 860 AM 1010 AM 1050 AM
1540 AM 1580 AM 88.5 FM 89.9 FM 92.5 FM 93.1 FM
94.9 FM 95.9 FM 97.3 FM 98.1 FM 99.1 FM 99.9 FM
101.1 FM 102.1 FM 104.5 FM 100.7 FM 105.9 107.1 FM
TELEVISION
CITY TV CTV Barrie CTV Toronto CP24 GLOBAL NEWS
A bus cancellation message will also be available at www.schoolbuscity.com and by calling 1-877-330-
3001, or by following @YRDSB and @YCDSB on twitter.
Please check out the following web sites for current Board and school information:
1) York Region District School Board - www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
2) Stouffville District Secondary School - http://www.stouffvilledistrict.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/
SDSS Contact Information
Reid Wilshire, Principal, 905-640-1433
Ranjit Gill, Vice Principal, 905-640-1433
Karen Parris, Vice Principal, 905-640-1433
Loralea Carruthers, School Trustee- East Gwillimbury and Whitchurch-Stouffville, 905-953-0562You can also read
