Friday 25 May 2018

Owen Online - May 28 - June 1, 2018

Yearbook Sales!

Hi everyone, OSAC has worked hard in creating and subsidizing the 2017-2018 Yearbook! It is now online and available for purchase. Last day for purchase is Sunday, May 27th. Please click the link below for the Cash Online system.

https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

Spring Fling

Thursday June 21st from 4:00-7:30

Volunteer Sign-up: www.owenpublicschool.ca/fling/

Early Bird NOW available until Friday June 8th through Cash Online: https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

For sponsorship opportunities contact: helenmsgeorgiou@gmail.com


French Review
With over 90,000 students in Core French and another 28,000 students in French Immersion/Extended French programs come system successes and challenges. We are proud of the Board’s successes in retention rate, inclusion of students with special education needs as well as accessibility and transportation. At the same time, challenges include multiple entry points, equity of access, and transportation.
As part of the Director’s Response to the Enhanced Equity Task Force Report, a review of all French Programs will begin in Spring 2018. In collaboration with the TDSB Research Department, this review will focus on the current status of all French Programs, including the structure, content of the teaching and learning, and policies and procedures related to French. We look forward to receiving feedback about the successes and challenges of the various French Programs through face-to-face consultation with parents/guardians, Trustees, staff, students and community members and an online survey (available soon!).
You are invited to join any of the consultation meetings available throughout May 2018. All meetings will be led by TDSB staff and held in the school cafeteria from 7 to 9 p.m.
DATE
LOCATION

Wednesday, May 30
John Polanyi CI (640 Lawrence Avenue W)
Questions?
For more information, please contact:


Transform Community Group (Transform) is a platform for changing lives and building stronger communities. By fostering a collaborative community, Transform allows youth to engage and learn from leaders from diverse industries through a supportive network based on governmental, private and entrepreneurial sponsorship. Our model operates by providing youth the opportunity to learn through action by participating in programs within the sport, social and entrepreneurial categories. 




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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Friday 18 May 2018

Owen Online - May 21-25, 2018

Yearbook Sales!
Hi everyone, the 2017-2018 Yearbook is now online and available for purchase. Last day for purchase is Friday, May 25th. 
Please click the link below for the Cash Online system.

https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

Gifted Information Night
Denlow Public School

We would like to invite all newly identified Gifted Students with their parents 
to attend our “Gifted Information Session”

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
@Denlow Public School
50 Denlow Blvd, North York
(In our Library)

 Come Join us to:
- Meet the Principal and Teachers
- Receive Information on the program
- Discuss transportation
- Tour the school
- Ask questions

For more information please contact: (416) 395-2300

Spring Fling

Thursday June 21st from 4:00-7:30

Volunteer Sign-up: www.owenpublicschool.ca/fling/

Early Bird NOW available until Friday June 8th through Cash Online: https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

For sponsorship opportunities contact: helenmsgeorgiou@gmail.com


Wellness Week
Here are just a few of the wonderful pics from Wellness Week!

French Review
With over 90,000 students in Core French and another 28,000 students in French Immersion/Extended French programs come system successes and challenges. We are proud of the Board’s successes in retention rate, inclusion of students with special education needs as well as accessibility and transportation. At the same time, challenges include multiple entry points, equity of access, and transportation.
As part of the Director’s Response to the Enhanced Equity Task Force Report, a review of all French Programs will begin in Spring 2018. In collaboration with the TDSB Research Department, this review will focus on the current status of all French Programs, including the structure, content of the teaching and learning, and policies and procedures related to French. We look forward to receiving feedback about the successes and challenges of the various French Programs through face-to-face consultation with parents/guardians, Trustees, staff, students and community members and an online survey (available soon!).
You are invited to join any of the consultation meetings available throughout May 2018. All meetings will be led by TDSB staff and held in the school cafeteria from 7 to 9 p.m.
DATE
LOCATION

Thursday, May 24
Advisory Committees Consultation
(5050 Yonge Street - Committee Room A)
Wednesday, May 30
John Polanyi CI (640 Lawrence Avenue W)
Questions?
For more information, please contact:






Important Announcement


Unfortunately, the Education Debate for Don Valley West scheduled for May 24th is cancelled as the candidates had scheduling difficulties and could not confirm. However, I urge you to attend the debate for Don Valley West candidates on Wednesday, May 23 organized by the Leaside Property Owners Association (LPOA). Everyone is welcome.


Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in the Lea Room 

Leaside Arena, 1073 Millwood Rd, Toronto. 

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the debate is set to begin at 7.30 p.m. with moderator Brian Athey, LPOA past president. Bring your questions on public education.


What your child is learning, how your local school operates, and how much of your tax dollars are spent on education are directly affected by the policies and decisions of the Ontario Provincial Government. With a Provincial election just around the corner, your vote matters. To learn more, read the TDSB document Investments in Student Education and visit OPSBA`s website for Resources for the 2018 Ontario Provincial Election.


Sincerely, 

Gerri Gershon Signature


Gerri Gershon

Trustee, Don Valley West

Toronto District School Board

Gerri.Gershon@tdsb.on.ca

Twitter: @gerrigershon

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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Friday 11 May 2018

Owen Online - May 14-18

Wellness Week

Thanks to all the parents, staff and students for a very eventful Wellness Week. We had so many activities this week that will no doubt continue to be part of our program and classroom conversations. A special thank you to all the parents who came out to share their expertise and experience, it's always great to connect the classroom learning to careers and real world experience. The staff did an amazing job in helping to coordinate and schedule the events for their students. Overall a very successful week with many learning opportunities - thanks everyone!

Spring Fling

Thursday June 21st from 4:00-7:30

Volunteer Sign-up: www.owenpublicschool.ca/fling/

Early Bird NOW available until Friday June 8th through Cash Online: https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

For sponsorship opportunities contact: helenmsgeorgiou@gmail.com
Grad Group Photo
Edge Imaging will be in on Monday, May 14 after lunch for the Grade 5 and 6 group photo. Casual clothing is fine.

French Review
With over 90,000 students in Core French and another 28,000 students in French Immersion/Extended French programs come system successes and challenges. We are proud of the Board’s successes in retention rate, inclusion of students with special education needs as well as accessibility and transportation. At the same time, challenges include multiple entry points, equity of access, and transportation.
As part of the Director’s Response to the Enhanced Equity Task Force Report, a review of all French Programs will begin in Spring 2018. In collaboration with the TDSB Research Department, this review will focus on the current status of all French Programs, including the structure, content of the teaching and learning, and policies and procedures related to French. We look forward to receiving feedback about the successes and challenges of the various French Programs through face-to-face consultation with parents/guardians, Trustees, staff, students and community members and an online survey (available soon!).
You are invited to join any of the consultation meetings available throughout May 2018. All meetings will be led by TDSB staff and held in the school cafeteria from 7 to 9 p.m.
DATE
LOCATION
Tuesday, May 1
Danforth CTI (800 Greenwood Avenue)
Thursday, May 3
Etobicoke CI (86 Montgomery Road)
Tuesday, May 15
Birchmount Park CI (3663 Danforth Avenue)
Thursday, May 17
Northview Heights SS (550 Finch Avenue W)
Thursday, May 24
Advisory Committees Consultation
(5050 Yonge Street - Committee Room A)
Wednesday, May 30
John Polanyi CI (640 Lawrence Avenue W)
Questions?
For more information, please contact:

SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS IS AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL THAT TAKES SCIENCE OUT OF THE LAB AND ONTO THE STREET!

Science Rendezvous is Full STEAM Ahead! Saturday, May 12, 2018, and you are invited to event sites across the country as we showcase the Art in Science.  This FREE kick-off festival for Science Odyssey week will be the most fun your family will have with science all year!
Science Rendezvous takes science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) research and innovation out of the lab and onto the street for you to discover and experience.  Stage shows, robotics, virtual reality, INVENTours, large-scales experiments and demonstrations, science buskers and Science Chase races are designed to delight and excite the young and the young at heart.  Hands on experiments, make-and-take projects, and demonstrations will allow you and your family to participate, and really get in the action.  Slime, liquid nitrogen ice-cream, fire tornados, walking on water, and explosions are some of our favourite activities!




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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Friday 4 May 2018

Owen Online - May 7-11, 2018

Wellness Week - May 7 - 11

Next week is Wellness Week at Owen and we have many exciting and engaging events for students. All week our students are encouraged to ride their bikes to school (with helmets!!!). Mr. McArthur will be running a Bicycle Safety workshop Monday afternoon for all those who ride to school! 

Through the week our students will participate in art, yoga, music, dancing, drum fit, science experiments and many more activities. Check us out on Twitter @owenpublic for daily events!

Milk will be delivered free to all classes on Monday, thanks Milk Team! 


Movie Night
We had a great turnout for our Movie Night on Thursday, we raised $460 that will go towards our school snack program. Thank you to our fantastic volunteer group who ran the evening and all the students and parents who came out to support our school and enjoy the movie!

French Review
With over 90,000 students in Core French and another 28,000 students in French Immersion/Extended French programs come system successes and challenges. We are proud of the Board’s successes in retention rate, inclusion of students with special education needs as well as accessibility and transportation. At the same time, challenges include multiple entry points, equity of access, and transportation.
As part of the Director’s Response to the Enhanced Equity Task Force Report, a review of all French Programs will begin in Spring 2018. In collaboration with the TDSB Research Department, this review will focus on the current status of all French Programs, including the structure, content of the teaching and learning, and policies and procedures related to French. We look forward to receiving feedback about the successes and challenges of the various French Programs through face-to-face consultation with parents/guardians, Trustees, staff, students and community members and an online survey (available soon!).
You are invited to join any of the consultation meetings available throughout May 2018. All meetings will be led by TDSB staff and held in the school cafeteria from 7 to 9 p.m.
DATE
LOCATION
Tuesday, May 1
Danforth CTI (800 Greenwood Avenue)
Thursday, May 3
Etobicoke CI (86 Montgomery Road)
Tuesday, May 15
Birchmount Park CI (3663 Danforth Avenue)
Thursday, May 17
Northview Heights SS (550 Finch Avenue W)
Thursday, May 24
Advisory Committees Consultation
(5050 Yonge Street - Committee Room A)
Wednesday, May 30
John Polanyi CI (640 Lawrence Avenue W)
Questions?
For more information, please contact:

SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS IS AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL THAT TAKES SCIENCE OUT OF THE LAB AND ONTO THE STREET!

Science Rendezvous is Full STEAM Ahead! Saturday, May 12, 2018, and you are invited to event sites across the country as we showcase the Art in Science.  This FREE kick-off festival for Science Odyssey week will be the most fun your family will have with science all year!
Science Rendezvous takes science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) research and innovation out of the lab and onto the street for you to discover and experience.  Stage shows, robotics, virtual reality, INVENTours, large-scales experiments and demonstrations, science buskers and Science Chase races are designed to delight and excite the young and the young at heart.  Hands on experiments, make-and-take projects, and demonstrations will allow you and your family to participate, and really get in the action.  Slime, liquid nitrogen ice-cream, fire tornados, walking on water, and explosions are some of our favourite activities!




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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Owen Online Family Update - Week of December 18

  Dear Owen Families, As we approach the holidays, we are often reminded to count the ways in which we are fortunate.  While there are many ...