Dear SS Parents and Guardians,
I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Halloween tonight. I will be dressed up a a huge Blue Jays baseball fan and will be cheering them on tonight!
As for next week, I believe that Remembrance Day is the most important day of our school year, and it is our kids that bring me hope that they will learn to be more kind and more understanding than generations before them. If you are able, parents and grandparents are welcome to join us for our Remembrance Day Assembly in the gym at 10:45 am on Friday November 7, 2025.
Work hard, learn, lots, and be kind to one another!
Educationally yours,
Derek 😊
Derek Rakowski
Principal, Silver Springs School
Please Mark Your Calendars:
- November 5 – Healthy Hunger Snack (Orders must be in by Fri, Oct 31)
- November 7 – Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:45 AM
- November 7 – Kindergarten PM
- November 8-12 – Fall Break, School Closed
- November 13 – World Kindness Day
- November 14 – Kindergarten AM
- November 14 – Wonder Day #1
- November 14 – SSS Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
- November 18 – School Council Meeting at 6:30 PM
- November 19 – Healthy Hunger Lunch (Orders must be in by Fri, Nov 14)
- November 21 – Kindergarten PM
- November 27 – Learning Conferences in Evening
- November 27 – No Kindergarten classes today
- November 28 – Learning Conferences during day, no classes for students
- December 3 – Healthy Hunger Snack (Orders must be in by Fri, Nov 28)
- December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- December 5 – Kindergarten AM
- December 8-12 – Elev8 Lacrosse Residency
- December 9 – School Council meeting at 6:30 PM
- December 12 – Kindergarten PM
- December 16 – Holiday Head to Toe Day
- December 16 – SLT K/1/2
- December 17 – Healthy Hunger Lunch (Orders must be in by Fri, Dec 12)
- December 17-19 – Santa’s Workshop (Thanks School Council!)
- December 18 – Crazy Hair Day
- December 19 – Kindergarten AM
- December 19 – Pajama Day
Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:45 am on Friday November 7, 2025
November 11 is Remembrance Day and our school assembly will take place on Friday, November 7, 2025. Poppies will be given out to students by teachers at the beginning of the day and we will send any money that they bring for the Veterans’ Poppy drive. Thank you for helping our students understand the importance of this day of Remembrance. Parents are very welcome to join us for the assembly in the gym.
Reminder – November 8 to 12 – Fall Break
The last day of classes for students will be November 7 before Remembrance Day. Classes will resume for students on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Communication with Silver Springs School Teachers
We appreciate open dialogue with you as parents to support your child/ren’s educational experience here at Silver Springs School. Please be aware that if you are emailing a teacher during the school day, they may not have an opportunity to read your message until the end of the day as they are busy working with students. If you require a faster response, please call the main office for assistance. Additionally, please allow our teachers 24 hours (during the work week) to respond to your emails. If you are requesting a teacher to complete additional forms/ letters for doctors, pediatricians or counselors, they will need at least one week’s notice to do so. We appreciate your support in helping our teachers manage their workload and priorities.
SCHOOL COUNCIL UPDATES
Next School Council and Parent Association Meeting
Our next School Council meeting is November 18, 2025, at 6:30 pm.
Silver Springs Parent Council Email Opt In
To ensure you don’t miss out on information on school fundraisers, events, and other activities, please add your email to our list here
For any questions about the above, or your School Council and Parent Association in general - please go to the Silver Springs School Council website or email sssparentcouncil@gmail.com.
Céleste Howard and Erin Olesen (School Council Chair and Vice Chair)