Thursday 29 March 2018

Owen Online April 2-6, 2018

Hello everyone,

As we start to prepare for next year, we’d like to collect information to help us with the planning.

If you are NOT returning to Owen PS for September 2018, please fill out the following information below.  This is also helpful for us to transfer Ontario Student Records (OSR) and specialized equipment to the appropriate schools.



Upcoming Events

OSAC Meeting - Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30pm
International Day of Pink - Wed. April 11th

Traffic Safety & Parking

This is just a friendly reminder that there is absolutely NO PARKING in the circular driveway at Owen PS.

The safety of Owen students is our first priority. Please respect our regulations. Everyone has a busy life and extenuating circumstances. Please plan accordingly to ensure all of our students arrive safely and ready for learning. Thank you for your consideration and continued support - especially our fantastic parent volunteers in the morning!

The following information was shared by an Officer at 32 Division.

HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT
Fail to stop for a school bus
$490.00 - 6 points
Fail to stop at crossover (crosswalk)/Fail to yield to a pedistrian 
$180.00 - 3 points
Pass stopped vehicle at crosswalk
$180.00 - 3 points
Disobey sign
$110.00 - 2 points

PARKING TICKETS
Stop within 15 metres of Pedestrian crosswalk
$60.00
Stop in school bus loading zone
$60.00
Parking in a fire route (see picture below)
$250.00 

ONLINE REPORTING

If we have a license plate and/or desription of the driver we can lay charges for moving violations, if the complainant is willing to go to court and can identify the driver.

If the complainant is not willing to go to court, we will send a letter to the registered owner about traffic safety.

Online Safety and Digital Citizenship
We've booked a guest speaker for parents next school year and would like to share some information now as we begin to look at teaching some of these principles in the classroom.


St. Andrews JHS Tour for Gr. 5/6
Our students are invited for a tour of St. Andrews JHS on Friday, April 27th, 2018 from 9:15-11:15 am. 



Windfields JHS Tour for Gr. 5/6
Our students are invited for a tour of Windfields JHS on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 9:15-11:15 am. 



Milk Ticket Schedule

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


Parents as Partners Conference
Save the date! Join us for the free Parents as Partners Conference – a conference for parents, by parents – on Saturday, April 28!




To stay informed with Gerri, please sign up for her e-newsletter at www.tdsb.on.ca/gershon and read her Newsletters - Quick Communicator. Follow her on Twitter  @gerrigershon, for all sorts of useful information about education. For system wide news about the TDSB, visit www.tdsb.on.ca/TDSBupdate.


Friday 23 March 2018

Owen Online March 26-30, 2018

Upcoming Events
Blue Jays Day
Wear your Jays gear to school to celebrate the Jays home opener on Thursday, March 29th!

International Day of Pink
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 - T-shirts can be ordered on School Cash online until Wed. March 28th.


OSAC Meeting - Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30pm


Parking &Traffic Safety
Reminder that there is no parking after 8am on the street directly in front of the school between the drop off loop driveway. Please park away from the black fence at the front of the school if you must come in to drop off students.
Thank you to our parent volunteer team who have been out directing cars each morning. So far we've had excellent results and lots of great feedback on their efforts.

Our goal is to have drivers drop students off in the front loop (right lane only) and park in designated areas if they need to come into the school.

Thanks to everyone for all your efforts, you are truly making a positive impact on our school community!




Ms Elizabeth in the office will be going to our School Cash Online account for any outstanding payments.  Some parents will be receiving a letter after the March Break with the outstanding balance.


Please review your Cash Online account and pay any outstanding fees.


Windfields JHS Tour for Gr. 5/6
Our students are invited for a tour of Windfields JHS on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 9:15-11:15 am. Information will be shared through the classroom teacher as we get closer to the date. 



Milk Ticket Schedule

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


Parents as Partners Conference
Save the date! Join us for the free Parents as Partners Conference – a conference for parents, by parents – on Saturday, April 28!





Hi Everyone,

I am happy to announce that I have a secured a new date for the next Community Coffee meeting (this meeting is to replace the cancelled March 8th meeting).  We will now be meeting on Thursday, March 29th at 9:15am. Please mark your calendars. 

As mentioned previously, we will be conducting elections for Ward 13 reps to 2 TDSB Advisory Committees at this meeting. Please see details about the procedure below.

Both the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) and the French as a Second Language Advisory Committee (FSLAC) welcome observers to all their meetings, however we will be choosing the voting members of those committees.


As part of the election package, I am also enclosing information about the Roles and Responsibilities of a PIAC Ward Rep and Alternate and the Role of PIAC at the TDSB.

Process for Elections
Candidates can declare intention to run up until the beginning of the meeting on March 8 or during the meeting if the majority of parents present agree on the candidacy.
Candidates will be given three minutes to speak to why he/she would like the position.
If the Candidate is not present he/she must declare interest in the position electronically or in writing in advance of the meeting. A short written or digital presentation describing why the candidate is seeking the position will be distributed to those present, if sent in advance.

All voters must be present at the meeting. Proxy voting is not permitted.
The positions will be voted for in the following order:
  • Parent Involvement Advisory Committee Representative- all parents are eligible
  • Parent Involvement Advisory Committee Alternate - all parents are eligible
  • French as a Second Language Advisory Committee Representative - all parents eligible (Core French or French Immersion)
  • French as a Second Language Advisory Committee Alternate - all parents eligible (Core French or French Immersion)
Looking forward to seeing you on March 29th!
- Gerri

If you wish to discuss any of the items in the newsletter, please email me at gerri.gershon@tdsb.on.ca


To stay informed with Gerri, please sign up for her e-newsletter at www.tdsb.on.ca/gershon and read her Newsletters - Quick Communicator. Follow her on Twitter  @gerrigershon, for all sorts of useful information about education. For system wide news about the TDSB, visit www.tdsb.on.ca/TDSBupdate.

Friday 2 March 2018

Owen Online - March 5-9, 2018

Traffic Safety Team
Thank you to our parent volunteer team who have been out directing cars each morning this week. So far we've had excellent results and lots of great feedback on their efforts.

Our goal is to have drivers drop students off in the front loop (right lane only) and park in designated areas if they need to come into the school.

Thanks to everyone for all your efforts, you are truly making a positive impact on our school community!


Lost & Found
We'll be cleaning out the Lost and Found bins for March break, please come and have a look if you are missing items. 




Ms Elizabeth in the office will be going to our School Cash Online account for any outstanding payments.  Some parents will be receiving a letter after the March Break with the outstanding balance.


Please review your Cash Online account and pay any outstanding fees.


Windfields JHS Tour for Gr. 5/6
Our students are invited for a tour of Windfields JHS on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 9:15-11:15 am. Information will be shared through the classroom teacher as we get closer to the date. 



Milk Ticket Schedule

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



Parents as Partners Conference
Save the date! Join us for the free Parents as Partners Conference – a conference for parents, by parents – on Saturday, April 28!



Final Week!!! Winter Concert DVD Now Available!
The DVD can be purchased on the school's cash online system here 


KIDS Kitchen

MARCH SPECIALS

Each month we feature specials and combos to bring you more variety. For the month of March your child can enjoy:
1. Chicken Shawarma in a whole wheat pita - Shawarma chicken strips, shredded cabbage, lettuce and cucumbers with a creamy cucumber dressing stuffed in a pita. Halal version available.2. Falafel in a whole wheat pita Falafel, shredded cabbage, lettuce and cucumbers with a creamy cucumber dressing stuffed in a pita.3. Chicken Pot Pie with Caesar salad Chunks of chicken in a creamy sauce with a flaky pastry crust.

These items are available as a combo or entrĂ©e only. Visit us on-line to see our full menu. These specials are available until March 30th. Place your orders today!


Please note that the office will be closed for March Break: March 12-16, 2018.


Ordering is easy!

Login to place your orders at www.kidskitchen.ca
Orders are accepted until 10am the previous business day (on Friday for Monday orders). A valid credit card is required.
We’re here to help! Live customer service: 8am – 3pm Monday to Friday.






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

If you wish to discuss any of the items in the newsletter, please email me at gerri.gershon@tdsb.on.ca


To stay informed with Gerri, please sign up for her e-newsletter at www.tdsb.on.ca/gershon and read her Newsletters - Quick Communicator. Follow her on Twitter  @gerrigershon, for all sorts of useful information about education. For system wide news about the TDSB, visit www.tdsb.on.ca/TDSBupdate.

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