Silver Springs Public SchoolADDRESS: 222 Silver Springs Blvd, Scarborough, ON

M1V 1S4PHONE NUMBER: (416) 396-6565EMAIL ADDRESS: SilverSprings@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/silverspringsGRADE RANGE: JK to 8

AthleticsA comprehensiveprogram of intramuralathletics is offered atSilver Springs. Our topquality coaches areenthusiastic anddedicated. Theyinspire our SilverSpringsSeahawksathletes to bethe best that they can

Is it good for kids?Silver Springs is "Strong, Successful, Passionate,Supportive"

Silver Springs Public School serves almost 470 studentsrepresenting 4 major language groups (Cantonese,Mandarin,Tamil and English). The school first opened in 1975and a major addition was completed in 1993. Silver Springs hostsnumerous community groups (Girl Guides, Heritage Languageclasses, and cultural groups) in the evenings and on weekends.Our Mission Statement..."Be The Change You Want to See"GhandiSilver Springs P.S. is: Strong Supportive Passionate SuccessfulSchool Council's Mission Statement...To support and promotea positive working relationship between the school and thecommunity, encouraging the success of all students.

be, both on and off thecourt/field.We provide a Kinder Fitprogram for ourKindergarten studentsand have a co-ordinatedfitness team calledSWEAT (Student,Wellness, Energizing,Athletic, Team).Students organize andengage in a variety offitness and team athleticactivities. We offer ahealth and Wellnessparent evening sessionsto showcase ourprogram.

ScienceA challenging program of science andtechnology is offered at SilverSprings Public School. Studentswho are encouraged to push theenvelope as they discover a new andexciting world. As part of theirscience and technology program, ourintermediate students recieve aspecialized design and technologyprogram that challenges them tosolve problems through acomprehensive design process. In ateam setting, each student'sstrengths contribute to the overallsuccess of the project. Students learnnew skills as they grow in acollaborative environment.

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MusicAll students in Kindergarten through grade 8 receive musicinstruction in their regular timetable by a qualified music specialiston staff.Students in Kindergarten through grade 4 receiveinstruction in singing, rhythm Orff instruments, and basic musictheory and appreciation. Students in grades 5 through 8 receiveinstruction on band instruments and music history.

ComputersOur state of the art computer lab features both Apple and PCplatforms. With the help of a qualified computer teacher, ourstudents are afforded the opportunity to explore the world ofcomputers as they develop the skills to compete in the world oftoday. Our goal is to equip all classes with an Interactive SMARTBoard as we prepare our students for the 21st Century.

DramaStudents in Kindergarten through to Gr.8 receive Drama instructionin their regular timetable. Students in Kintergarten through grade 4receive programming in thier homeroom classes. Students ingrades 5 through 8 receive instruction by a qualified Dramaspecialist on staff. Our students showcase their talents in eveningwinter and spring showacses and heritage days.

French ProgramOur French teachers offer an oral and written French program thatpromotes and enhances second language acquisition. In addition,focus is given to the awareness of both International and CanadianFrench Heritage. The school takes part in the annual BonhomeWinter Carnival every February.

Additional Features● Kindergarten - Full Day● Grade 1- Reading Recovery● Grade 2/3 - Guided ReadGrade 3 - EQ● Grade 4 - French program begins

● Grade 5 - Safety Patrollers● Grade 6 - EQAO & Outdoor Ed.● Grade 7 - Annual Spring Day Trip● Grade 8 - Quebec Graduation Trip

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Student Life - Where You Belong

On behalf of the student body, we would like to share that:Silver Springs has many programs that encourage studentsto show their school spirit! We interact with teachers throughmany extra-curricular activities and feel very safe because ofthe great community established here. Students are friendlyto each other and encourage everyone to participate, nomatter what their culture, religion, race, gender or ability. Wehave learned the importance of joining together to helpsupport developing countries, each other, and thecommunity. We incorporate eco-friendly habits into dailyschool life. There are friendly competitions betweenteachers and students in various sports. At our school,students take part in many nutritious lunches, and also lookforward to the healthy snack program. Students can freelydisplay their talents, as shown in the art on the walls ofSilver Springs, and in talent shows (winter and spring). Welove our school so much that we can often be seen early inthe morning and late in the evening taking part in manyclubs and teams. Overall, students think of Silver SpringsPS as their second home, and the teachers as closefriends! Student Council

What Sets Us Apart

What sets Silver Springs apart...our students...our staff...ourcommunity! Our students are the best because...they havestrong school spirit; they like to have fun; they are active inschool life; they are good embassadors of our school andthe TDSB; and they are engaged in their learning andcontribute to daily life. Our staff is excellent because...theteachers and staff are committed to students; the caretakingteam is great; the office staff is friendly; the teachers areengaged in "TLCPs" - learning as a community to build andcreate literacy and numeracy pathways that focus on studentsuccess; and the teachers mentor faculty students in theirclassrooms. Our community is awesome because...it is afriendly place to learn and work; it represents a diversecommunity that encourages social justice; our Tamil andChinese Settlement Workers support our parents; and ourparents, staff, students sit together on committees (Safe&Caring, Leadership Team, Design & Construction, SchoolCouncil).

Parent and Community Engagement

At Silver Springs we have forged many partnerships with ourparents and community, including: Parent Council and Parentvolunteers (assist in classrooms, excursions, committees),St.Silvester Catholic School (evacuation site), L'AmoreauxCommunity Centre (grade 8 graduation and evacuation site),Settlement Workers (Chinese and Tamil), ACSA & Action forNeighbourhood Change (Glendower site), Faculty Students (teachercandidates - OISE, nurses - York Universtity), and Co-op Students(L'Amoreaux C.I.). Silver Springs maintains ongoing communicationwith our parent community in many ways, including: School Websiteand monthly newsletters, Classroom newsletters and teacherwebsites, Evening Events (Curriculum Night, Open House, Winter &Spring Showcases, various Parent information Nights, etc.).

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: Silver Springs Public SchoolADDRESS: 222 Silver Springs Blvd, Scarborough, ON

M1V 1S4TELEPHONE: (416) 396-6565EMAIL: SilverSprings@tdsb.on.ca