Boogie for Books
On Wednesday February 14th we had our annual Valentine’s Day dance-a-thon fundraiser.
OSAC’s goal is to raise $8000 towards leveled reading books for both English and French.
This year all contributions can be made through School Cash Online: tdsb.schoolcashonline.com
All contributions are greatly appreciated!
To make a contribution of $25 or more and receive a tax receipt, please log into your School Cash Online account and click on the “Make A Donation” tab. Then enter the amount you would like to donate and select “Owen Pubic School” on the “Fund Destination” scroll-down menu.
March Tickets - on sale February 19-28, delivered March 5
April Tickets - on sale March 19-29, delivered April 3
May Tickets - on sale April 23-May 2, delivered May 7
June Tickets - on sale May 21-30, delivered June 4
Save the date! Join us for the free Parents as Partners Conference – a conference for parents, by parents – on Saturday, April 28!
Black History Month
In February, we celebrate Black History Month. During this time every year, Canadians are invited to take part in events that honour the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have helped to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation we know today. At Owen we will continue to learn about the experiences of many inspirational people in history by sharing this information in our classrooms, library and over the morning announcements.
Medic Alert
If your child is attending a participating school, simply follow the steps below to enroll:
Step 1: Complete this online form to receive a unique bar code and PIN or pick up an enrollment brochure from your child’s school.
Step 2: Visit the enrollment page and enroll online or call 1-877-282-5378 (Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST).
After you complete the enrollment process, your child’s MedicAlert protection (a $60 annual value service plan) begins immediately. Your child will receive their free MedicAlert ID (a $39 value), shipped by Canada Post directly to your home, in two to three weeks.
http://www.nochildwithout.ca/parent_enrol.asp
Barcode: 14858306
PIN: 309528
*Please note: If you have difficulty with the Barcode and PIN, please call the phone number above to register.
Hello
Everyone,
We've passed the 100 day mark
in the school year and our schools are humming with important interactions
between students and teachers and among classmates.
Many students are getting ready
for the Kiwanis competitions, enjoying winter activity days, preparing for
music nights, participating in STEM projects, and completing projects.
On a system-wide level the TDSB
has accomplished some important goals and is working on others to be completed
in the coming months. The Director of Education Dr. John Malloy has responded
to the consultant's report on Equity and Inclusion - view the Director's response here. There are 7 areas that the staff will
pursue to achieve our goal of further improving education for all our
students. As those areas are studied, and recommendations are formulated, they
will come back to the Board of Trustees for debate and approval.
The areas of focus include:
1. Professional Learning
2. Challenging Streaming and Exclusion to Improve Achievement and Well-Being
3. Examination of our Policies, Procedures and Practices that Impact Access, Opportunity and Outcomes
4. Enhancing Engagement and Encouraging Voice
5. Equitable Allocation Review
6. Development of a Strategy for Black Student Achievement Excellence
7. Equitable Recruitment, Hiring, Promotion and Placement Processes Aligned with Principles of Human Rights.
Presently, the board is working on our long-term plan for the capital needs of the system. This is done by a review of every school and every neighborhood by planning staff, teaching and learning leaders, as well as the Trustee and Superintendents of education for every area. We are also developing a strategic plan for the next 4 years and continuing to review all polices of the board.
I have enclosed a survey below to help me gather more information from the community regarding school fundraising. Please let me know what you are thinking.
The TDSB is a stimulating forward-thinking environment. Once again thank you for allowing me to represent you at the board table.
Gerri
The areas of focus include:
1. Professional Learning
2. Challenging Streaming and Exclusion to Improve Achievement and Well-Being
3. Examination of our Policies, Procedures and Practices that Impact Access, Opportunity and Outcomes
4. Enhancing Engagement and Encouraging Voice
5. Equitable Allocation Review
6. Development of a Strategy for Black Student Achievement Excellence
7. Equitable Recruitment, Hiring, Promotion and Placement Processes Aligned with Principles of Human Rights.
Presently, the board is working on our long-term plan for the capital needs of the system. This is done by a review of every school and every neighborhood by planning staff, teaching and learning leaders, as well as the Trustee and Superintendents of education for every area. We are also developing a strategic plan for the next 4 years and continuing to review all polices of the board.
I have enclosed a survey below to help me gather more information from the community regarding school fundraising. Please let me know what you are thinking.
The TDSB is a stimulating forward-thinking environment. Once again thank you for allowing me to represent you at the board table.
Gerri
If you wish to discuss any of the items in the newsletter, please email me at gerri.gershon@tdsb.on.ca
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