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SYLVESTER SHARK BITE school does. But I will admit that there is no other place that I would rather spend my elementary school years. Our school also has some Made in St. Sylvester Land Specialties. Operation Kindness We represent OPERATION KINDNESS near and far. Near; We go downtown and hand out $5 Tim Horton’s gift cards to the unfortunate. Far; we raise and donate money to buy supplies for kids in Kenya. Not only that but we keep in contact with them. We learn and live the Catholic Graduate Expectations: a Discerning Believer; an Effective Communica- tor; a Creative, Reflective, and Ho- listic thinker; a Self-Directed, Responsible, Lifelong Learner; a Collaborative Contributor; a Caring Family Member; a Respon- sible Citizen. Beyond the Classroom St. Sylvester school loves going out- side of the box to make learning “dif- ferent than reading from a textbook” and to stimulate students’ minds to make them feel more interested. BTC is all about curriculum based trips - SickKids’ Hospital, The Globe and Mail, and Google, to name just a few. Unlike a field trip where you forget about what you have learned the next day, we reflect on our Small school… learning over a few days, and create a final artifact - like this newspaper that you’re reading right now – in- spired by our time at the Globe and Mail. The final artifact is a creation of our learning over the days we By: Erika, Diana, Nilayah and Carmen were at our destination. Learning Big heart. not only from paper but also from real life experience is key to helping Leadership team – absolutely (and defending lip sync us be engaged in our learning. We Our school. champs at Camp Olympia) can apply our learning to our future Eco Team (Gold 3 years in a row and going for platinum studies and lives. I am so grateful for Our community. this year) this program and to the dedication School choir - growing and gaining accolades every time being put into piloting this amazing Our home. they perform. experience. St.Sylvester is a small school. I am not going to lie and say that Drama opportunities from the many plays we perform ( To wrap it up, St. Sylvester is an it isn’t, but I can say that the things we do here will blow all the Remembrance Day, Keeping the Christ in Christmas, What amazing place for both friends, other competition away. a Lot of Garbage and a HUGE event coming soon) family, and staff alike. We have such a supportive community, Most schools have sports teams. Many schools have eco teams, And even a running club at our school. phenomenal teachers, and a very choirs and maybe even leadership teams. But for a school of 180, persistent principal. Sylvester stands we’ve got it all. There is something different for each and every one of us out so much from other schools and here, and that’s what makes it unique. And in no way it has so much potential to pave the Sports teams - check (and pennants galore) possible am I trying to brag and show off everything our way for a new era of learning in all schools - just like how a shining star can guide children step by step towards their bright future! Parents Guide to 6ix Slang Kneh eh, pull up… You know what, it’s ok, I get you… Hey parents, have you been Normal Person: I devoured that steak… Yo is that your shordy? You pay for my bills? noticing your kids talking Toronto Manz: Yo, I NYAMD that steak You dunno her name is Stephaney. You’re weak… in a sort of mutated, FAM! alien like way? Well rest That’s your new car? NO WAY! Toronto Translation… assured, they aren’t speak- Normal Person: You’re a really dumb, I bought it with my mother’s credit Yo a man can’t swing my documents? By: Narek ing in code. 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Nah, nah you’re trying to trap manz… That’s light, time, has changed, and it all started in Yeah sure, come over here… You’re a wasteman… the heart of Scarborough. Let’s begin Is that your girlfriend? Can you give me my papers? with some easy sentences… You bet it is, her name is Stephaney. Im not doing it… Can you please give me my paper? Normal Person: Pardon me? Toronto Translation… I’m still not doing it… Toronto Manz: What are manz Yo what’s popping dog? You can’t do it this one time? SAYING?! Can manz reach? You feed me and my family? When is logic no longer a factor in arguments? When you’re Here’s a riddle: arguing with your parents! We’ve all gone we can all relate to - you make your child know that like to say about 75% of the time parents have a brand deal with through this arguments. And every time I they are wrong on whatever they’ll respond by repeating the YouTube. Gosh, the amount of before. And get into an argument, it’s like you’re arguing about (even same thing, just in a sarcastic, times they’ve said that I love what is “this” living through Final Destina- if its not about money). Oh, and somewhat sassy tone. THE YouTube more than them is im- exactly? It’s tion 1, 2 ,3 and 4 because each your dad bought you a teddy STRESSES! measurable! By: Reginald Cruz our time, it’s the same thing and bear on your 3rd birthday? Parents have that one line that parents. each time I’m trying to escape Well get ready to hear about it Number 2: makes us feel guilty. That one Whether you’re 12 or 21, 9 or death! when you’re arguing on where Unnecessary line they drop in every single 90, we’ve all had some sort of I’ve decided to break down to move out! They just got to argument. It’s like hearing Lil parent figure in out lives. That arguments into many different make like Elsa and let it go! 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Or right in front of your son or that you love us just as much as and misconceptions they try single thing they have sacri- the time I hooked up your iP- daughter. Whatever it is… it’s we love you. And we acknowl- to feed you like, the cold is ficed for me or bought me. And hone to the internet?!” ANNOYING! Whether it’s a, “I edge all your sacrifices that what will make you sick to their I will let you know that there And then you realize… those know that this is just a hotel for you’ve made for us so thank similar tactics they use in argu- are no time limits on these statements don’t work the other you” or “I know you love your you for that too. ments - parents have a lot to purchases. It’s like a “Get Out way around. Sometimes, I think videos more than us” or even “I I would like to point out that spill. of Jail FREE” card but you have that parents cannot accept any am just a slave” comment. 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