| June 2017 Final Evaluation Schedule | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/52 | June 2017 Final Evaluation Schedule | <p><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Yellow%20Student%20EVALUATION%20SCHEDULE%20June%202017.pdf"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png" alt="" />Yellow Student EVALUATION SCHEDULE June 2017.pdf</a></p> | | | |
| Grade 9 Drop In at Barrie North, 10:30am -12:30pm - Get a locker, your timetable, meets some staff…….. | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/53 | Grade 9 Drop In at Barrie North, 10:30am -12:30pm - Get a locker, your timetable, meets some staff…….. | | | | |
| SCDSB partners with Dell and Staples to provide affordable technology options | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/74 | SCDSB partners with Dell and Staples to provide affordable technology options | <p>The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is excited to announce two partnerships for the 2017-18 school year. The SCDSB has worked with Dell Canada and Staples to provide affordable options for families considering a technology purchase. Both programs are approved by the SCDSB.<br><br>Information about both programs, including product details and how to order, is available below. If you have questions about the programs, please contact either a Dell Education Advisor or your nearest Staples store, as appropriate.<br><br><a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/SimcoeCountyDSB-Dell%20BYOD_June2017.pdf">Dell Canada BYOD program letter</a><br><a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/StaplesSchoolToolsBYOD_SimcoeLetter_EN2.pdf">Staples BYOD program letter</a><br> <br></p> | | | |
| Barrie North Music Banquet | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/51 | Barrie North Music Banquet | <p></p><p style="margin-bottom:0px;color:#000000;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif, emojifont, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", notocoloremoji, "segoe ui symbol", "android emoji", emojisymbols;font-size:13.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif, serif, emojifont;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Music students and families are invited to celebrate the year in Music.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0px;color:#000000;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif, emojifont, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", notocoloremoji, "segoe ui symbol", "android emoji", emojisymbols;font-size:13.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:center;"><font style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif, serif, emojifont;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">June 6, 6pm in the </span></font><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:14pt;">Music Room</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0px;color:#000000;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif, emojifont, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", notocoloremoji, "segoe ui symbol", "android emoji", emojisymbols;font-size:13.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Bring $5 for pizza. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0px;color:#000000;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif, emojifont, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", notocoloremoji, "segoe ui symbol", "android emoji", emojisymbols;font-size:13.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Grade 9/10s bring salads, grade 11/12s bring desserts. Potato salad and drinks will be provided.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0px;color:#000000;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif, emojifont, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", notocoloremoji, "segoe ui symbol", "android emoji", emojisymbols;font-size:13.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Dress is casual.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0px;color:#000000;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif, emojifont, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", notocoloremoji, "segoe ui symbol", "android emoji", emojisymbols;font-size:13.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Awards and entertainment will follow the dinner.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0px;color:#000000;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif, emojifont, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", notocoloremoji, "segoe ui symbol", "android emoji", emojisymbols;font-size:13.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img data-custom="AAMkADZmZjkwOTVlLWU3YzYtNGNjOS1iZTE2LTQyMmI5N2VmNzZmZgBGAAAAAABRUhfx0pSgSoR%2BkSch7VymBwAItKVGBk6USYpEy%2BibaErjAAAAnK4sAACsM11ggPD1RopQGDJY6mYJAANVwRuUAAABEgAQAF3Hi44fyydPvyrO3KCdvRo%3D" src="https://outlook.office.com/owa/service.svc/s/GetFileAttachment?id=AAMkADZmZjkwOTVlLWU3YzYtNGNjOS1iZTE2LTQyMmI5N2VmNzZmZgBGAAAAAABRUhfx0pSgSoR%2BkSch7VymBwAItKVGBk6USYpEy%2BibaErjAAAAnK4sAACsM11ggPD1RopQGDJY6mYJAANVwRuUAAABEgAQAF3Hi44fyydPvyrO3KCdvRo%3D&X-OWA-CANARY=W2-6oB4O0ECLPKBoHVuMoLCD2Tw4rNQYA1uP6MDA-4VTNFys9xc5YpmuZ_18FTdNpDggGLEJzSE.&isImagePreview=True" data-downloadimage="service.svc/s/GetFileAttachment?id=AAMkADZmZjkwOTVlLWU3YzYtNGNjOS1iZTE2LTQyMmI5N2VmNzZmZgBGAAAAAABRUhfx0pSgSoR%2BkSch7VymBwAItKVGBk6USYpEy%2BibaErjAAAAnK4sAACsM11ggPD1RopQGDJY6mYJAANVwRuUAAABEgAQAF3Hi44fyydPvyrO3KCdvRo%3D&X-OWA-CANARY=W2-6oB4O0ECLPKBoHVuMoLCD2Tw4rNQYA1uP6MDA-4VTNFys9xc5YpmuZ_18FTdNpDggGLEJzSE." data-thumbnailimage="service.svc/s/GetFileAttachment?id=AAMkADZmZjkwOTVlLWU3YzYtNGNjOS1iZTE2LTQyMmI5N2VmNzZmZgBGAAAAAABRUhfx0pSgSoR%2BkSch7VymBwAItKVGBk6USYpEy%2BibaErjAAAAnK4sAACsM11ggPD1RopQGDJY6mYJAANVwRuUAAABEgAQAF3Hi44fyydPvyrO3KCdvRo%3D&X-OWA-CANARY=W2-6oB4O0ECLPKBoHVuMoLCD2Tw4rNQYA1uP6MDA-4VTNFys9xc5YpmuZ_18FTdNpDggGLEJzSE.&isImagePreview=True" alt="" style="width:109px;cursor:pointer;margin:5px;" /></span></p> | | | |
| Co-op Interviews | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/50 | Co-op Interviews | <p><span style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">In</span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">terviews for 2017 – 2018 co-op students are being held</span></p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">May 29 – June 2</p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">in portable 2</p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">at 10:15 a.m.</p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;"></p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">Students who are registered to take co-op next year must attend an interview!</p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;"></p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">Please obtain your appointment slip from your period 2 teacher and bring a pen to the interview! If you have a conflict with your interview time please arrive at 10:15 a.m. on an alternate day of your choice!</p> | | | |
| Ministry of Education seeks online engagement regarding implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/72 | Ministry of Education seeks online engagement regarding implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework | <div>The Ontario Ministry of Education is working with researchers to gather feedback and input to inform the development of the Third Progress Report on the implementation of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework. <br><br>Students, parents/guardians and families, teaching and nonteaching staff, Indigenous communities, organizations and partners, and school boards are invited to participate in an online survey and/or online focus groups to capture successes and help to identify promising practices and opportunities to provide further support to enhance the achievement and well-being of Indigenous students. <br><br>Third Progress Report - <a href="https://sondages.outsidesoft.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=6A64A645-0C53-4CFF-9495-6E1A5E830F36">English survey</a></div><div>Troisième Rapport D’Étape - <a href="https://sondages.outsidesoft.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=6A64A645-0C53-4CFF-9495-6E1A5E830F36&idlang=FR">French survey</a> <br><br></div><div>It is important to note that:</div><div><ul><li>Participation in this survey is voluntary. </li><li>This survey is confidential. That means that all answers will be combined anonymously (without any identifying information) with the answers received from other participants. No one who sees the answers will be able to link them to any individual person. </li><li>Anyone can stop doing this survey at any time without any repercussions.</li></ul></div><div>All stakeholders are invited to participate in the online focus groups. To participate, RSVP to thirdprogressreport@gmail.com indicating which session you would like to attend. Please note that while we will make efforts to accommodate everyone spaces are limited to 10-12 people per session on a first come, first served basis. <br><br></div><div><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Students</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Parents/Guardians</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Teaching/Non-Teaching Staff</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Indigenous Organizations & Partners</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, May 23 </p><p style="text-align:center;">8-9pm EST (English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 12 7:30-8:30 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, May 25 6-7pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1 2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 15 7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Friday, June 2</p><p style="text-align:center;">2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 19 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday, June 21</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 15 7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 8 2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 19 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;"> (French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 26</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, June 20</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, June 27</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Indigenous Education Office of the Ministry of Education would be pleased to respond to any questions you may have regarding the process of engagement and data collection to inform the development of the Third Progress Report. Please send any questions directly to Jennifer Feasby, Manager Education Policy and Programs Unit (Jennifer.Feasby@ontario.ca).<br><br><br></div><div><br></div> | | | |
| Wellness Week Permission Form | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/48 | Wellness Week Permission Form | <p><a href="/Documents/wellness%20week%20permission%20form.pdf"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png" alt="" />wellness week permission form.pdf</a><br></p> | | | |
| Wellness Week Activities!! | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/47 | Wellness Week Activities!! | <p>Great News! Barrie North has received funding that will allow us to bring the entire school to Springwater Provincial Park during Wellness Week (May 3<sup>rd</sup> & 4<sup>th</sup>) for students to experience a variety of things that can contribute to positive overall wellness. We have Barrie North staff leading sessions on things like songwriting, Tai Chi, food and mood, among other things. In addition we are fortunate to have Beausoleil First Nations staff leading a Medicine Walk, Drum Circle and other sessions. A permission form has been sent home and is required back to period 4 teachers by Monday May 1<sup>st</sup>. You can download the permission form from the website.</p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:100%;"><p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:</strong></p><ul><li>Lunch will be provided (pizza bun & fruit or veg).</li><li>Dress for the weather (light rain, sun screen/hat, bug repellent, etc); we will only postpone if there is significant rain expected. Announcements will be made & the school website will be updated.</li><li>Please bring your own additional snacks.</li><li>Please bring a refillable water bottle.</li><li>Students will be invited to participate in various "wellness sessions". Some are active and some are more cognitive. Please come prepared to explore ways to manage stress, anxiety, social pressures, hectic lifestyles, etc. We can all benefit!</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong>Examples of sessions:</strong></p><ul><li>Selfie-Transformers not Conformers</li><li>Apps for wellness / Food and Mood </li><li>Intro to Tai Chi / Adventure Hike</li><li>Songwriting workshop - bring guitar</li><li>Campfire & the art of rest / Mini Head Sculpture</li><li>The Soothing Sound of Silence / Drumming</li><li>Chill, Chat, Connect / Social Games & activities</li></ul><p><strong>Beausoleil First Nations sessions:</strong></p><ul><li>Sweat Lodge intro / Carver / Artist</li><li>Reconciliation Walk / Medicine Walk </li><li>Drum Circle / Firebow </li></ul><p><br></p> | | | |