International Students

Get to Work(shops) We have had two successful workshops

with our International students through

Clarkson’s Conversation Club.

On November 9, International students

were able to attend a workshop on “Fun

in Mississauga”. Students learned about

life in the Mississauga area, including

where to find nearby supermarkets, drug

stores, community centres, libraries,

sports resources, shopping centres and

also tourist attractions. There were about

40 students who attended and enjoyed

playing games and activities during the

workshop.

On November 23, we had a presentation

about volunteer hours and resources.

Students were able to learn about

various types of volunteer activities and

some mainstream students were invited

by Ms. Mureseanu to share their

volunteer experiences and around

Clarkson.

Is there information that you’d like to

see presented in a workshop? Are

there any topics you’d like to talk

about in Conversation Club? Please

send your ideas to Ms. Mureseanu or

our settlement worker, Annie Chen.

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Kidsfest:

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

ESL & International Student

Field Trip to the Toronto

Christmas Market at the

Distillery District:

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Chargers with Character

Reception:

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Course Selection Closes:

Friday, December 16, 2016

Homecoming Dance:

Friday, December 16, 2016

Talent/Holiday Assembly:

Friday, December 23, 2016

WINTER BREAK:

Monday, December 26, 2016 –

Friday, January 6, 2017

First Day Back:

Monday, January 9, 2017

Locker Cleanout/Textbook

Check Day:

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Final Exams:

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 –

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Exam Review Day/Beginning

of Semester 2:

Friday, February 3, 2017

Important Dates

@ Clarkson SS

EVERY WEDNESDAY @ LUNCH

CONVERSATION CLUB

JOIN US IN ROOM 135 WE HAVE OUR OWN GOOGLE

CLASSROOM NOW!

USE CODE: giok7gp

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Do you have your immunizations done? If students have received a letter from Peel

Health, they must either go to their doctor or

to a walk-in clinic and have their

immunizations done there. Call Peel Health

(905) 799-7700 or go online to

immunizepeel.ca to tell them that you have

done it. If you have any questions, please call

Peel Health (905) 799-7700. They have workers

who speak all languages to help you.

Students MUST get their immunizations done,

otherwise they will be suspended from school.

IMPORTANT » If students have moved homes

after September 2016, they need to inform

Peel Health to update their file.

During the winter months, the Peel Board may

need to cancel buses or close schools due to

harsh weather. Cancellations or closures will be

announced on radio and television stations

posted at www.peelschools.org and

www.stopr.ca. Also check on Twitter

@Peelschools, Facebook

www.facebook.com/peelschools, or by calling

905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 for details.

Mondays & Wednesdays @ the second

half of lunch in room 135

Meet with Senior English students to help

you with the following:

Essay/Report Writing

& Editing/Proofreading

@clarksonPAGES

On December 7, International and

mainstream students celebrated

Christmas and the beginning of the

holiday season in Canada.

Using musical videos, stories, and

games, they found common ground

in learning and sharing about

cultural traditions. For many

International students, this is their

first year in Canada away from their

families; so having some time to

share cookies and treats with

friends could be the closest it can

get to a family reunion.

This student-led activity brought

together over 25 students and staff

members, and it is just one

of many annual celebrations

organized by the Conversation Club.

Christmas comes early for

the Conversation Club!

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A Showcase of Student Work:

International students show their artistic flair

Not only are Clarkson’s International students successful in academics, they’re incredibly talented in the fine arts as well!

These pieces were all created in Mr. Zimmer’s Grade 11 & 12 Art classes.

Are you graduating in June 2017 and would like your parents to attend Commencement?

If you are graduating this year and would like your parents to attend, please see

Ms. Gonzales-Fadel for details. She can arrange a formal invitation for your family

and/or other proof of your residence/study for their travel visa arrangements if

necessary. Commencement will be on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

International Students Go GREEN! Clarkson students had the opportunity to experience the great

outdoors back in October. Under the supervision of Ms. Leavitt

and Mr. Takhar, Grade 10 Science students travelled to a

natural park site in Georgetown along the Credit River. Our

students studied the Credit River watershed by measuring the

health of the river. They caught and identified water life in the

river allowing them to measure biodiversity levels. Students

also measured various physical factors of the river including

temperature pH and turbidity.

In addition, students planted over 250 native trees and shrubs.

Overall, it was great opportunity for students to put into

action the concepts of stewardship and sustainability

within our local ecosystems.

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Do you have a good dictionary?

Exams are fast approaching! Although students will NOT be allowed to use

their electronic dictionaries and/or smart devices (iPhone, tablet, etc.) during

the January or June exams, they are permitted to use a paperback dictionary

that can help them with translating words from their home language to

English. Students will not be allowed to borrow them from teachers and/or

the library during this time. If students need to buy one for themselves, it

costs about $20 at the Chapters/Indigo bookstore and/or online.

Clarkson Secondary School

2524 Bromsgrove Rd.

Mississauga, ON

L5J 2S2

905.822.6700

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School Website:

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Commitment to learning

Communication amongst

all partners

Consideration of others

Courtesy for all

Looking for something fun to do in the

GTA during the Winter Break? Go ice skating – There are plenty of ice rinks in Mississauga and

Toronto. Public skating times are usually free (some adult only skating

times are $3). Most rinks have scheduled times for different age groups,

so check for when you should come:

Celebration Square, Mississauga: Free (but no skate rental)

Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto: Free (not including skate rentals)

Harbourfront Centre, Toronto: Free (not including skate rentals)

Go tobogganing/sledding – It’s a Canadian winter tradition, and best of

all, it’s totally free. You can use a shiny new sled from “Toys R Us” or

borrow a used one and head down a slope or two. There’s usually a lot

of toboggan action in Mississauga at Erindale Park, “Kentucky Hill” at

Birchwood Park (Port Credit area), and Brookmede Park. Or, you can try

Bronte Creek Provincial Park in Oakville.

Winter at the Museums - Discover Bradley House, and see how an

early settler family would prepare for and celebrate the Christmas

season. Visit the Log Cabin and have your photo taken with Santa

Claus, sample some Christmas goodies in the volunteer-operated tea

room and listen to live traditional music in the historic buildings.