Friday 22 February 2019

Feb.25-March 1


School Spirit Wear

School clothing can be purchased here...
http://owenps.entripyshops.com/

                                                                                                                              
Valentine's Day Dance
This year's Valentine's Day Dance was a BIG success and lots of fun!

We would like to send out a special thanks to our sponsor Beril Topcu!

Way to go Owen!

OSAC

                                                                                                                              
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found bin is overflowing and it's time for us to pack it up for donation. Our teachers will encourage the students to have a last look for any lost items as we aim to have it all tidied up by the end of next week.

                                                                                                                              
Kids Kitchen for March
Highlights for March:
March Specials

·        Chicken shawarma in a whole wheat pita (Halal option available)
·        Falafel in a whole wheat pita
·        Greek Chicken with steamed rice. (Gluten-friendly)
  
For everyday inquiries about the Kid's Kitchen program at your school, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team at:  
The Kid's Kitchen Team
Leave the lunches to us!

                                                                                                                              
School Council Training

The Parent and Community Engagement Office is offering three webinars for school councils regarding understanding the basics of school councils, bylaws and school council effectiveness. The webinars will take place on the dates and times below. All webinars will be available via YouTube. Links are below but do not go live until the date listed. 

Thursday, February 28, 2019, 7:00 p.m.: Basics of School Councils http://youtu.be/7CJ9OK8PwWk

Whether you are new to School Council, or looking for a refresher course, this webinar will help you. We explore the basics of Regulation 612 (governing school councils), elections, funding and budgets. It’s never too late to go back to the beginning. 

Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 7:00 p.m.: School Council Bylaws http://youtu.be/HdKeeFxklzs

One can’t hope to have an effective School Council without a firm foundation. This webinar will take participants through the need-to-know of writing School Council Bylaws. Whether you’re looking to update your current document or to write a new one, this workshop will keep you focused on what’s important - and how to get there. 

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 7:00 p.m.: School Council Effectiveness http://youtu.be/LGMxJGulPQk

School Councils are most successful at engaging their families when they work effectively. This webinar examines how communication, committees and volunteers will connect with your community.

For more information, please contact Michelle Munroe at 416-397-3529 or michelle.munroe@tdsb.on.ca

                                                                                                                              
Parent Conference 
Join us for the annual Parents as Partners Conference on Saturday, March 30. This conference is organized by parents, for parents, and is a great way to connect with other parents and local agencies and learn more about supporting your child’s success.

                                                                                                                              
Parent Speaker Series

**We are working on rescheduling our Social Networking presentation from Paul Davis that was postponed due to weather earlier this week. Details to follow shortly.

Wednesday, March 20th @6:00pm - Kids Have Stress Too - Part 1

Wednesday, March 27th @6:00pm - Kids Have Stress Too - 

Part 2

                                                                                                                              

Coordinated Service Planning


CSP is available to families with children or youth who have multiple and/or complex special needs in the Toronto Region. The service will help support families and their children or youth navigate the system to receive the right service, at the right time. Click here for more information.


 



Anyone can contact or refer a client to CSP in the Toronto Region call:

1-833-575-KIDS (5437)
Refer to Coordinated Service Planning 
                                                                                                                              

Traffic Safety & Parking

This is a friendly reminder that there is absolutely NO PARKING in the circular driveways at Owen PS. The front loop is for quick drop off and the back driveway is for buses only. Thanks to our amazing volunteers who keep our children safe each morning! The safety of Owen students is our first priority. 
ONLINE REPORTING
If we have a license plate and/or description 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.

                                                                                                                              
Trustee Update


Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 

                                                                                                                              

Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 


                                                                                                                              

School Clubs and Committees

Extra curricular activities are offered by teachers outside instructional time to enhance students' learning and to create opportunities for leadership and community building.  Student clubs and committees are offered throughout the year.  This chart will be kept up to date of any new clubs/committees added throughout the year.

Thursday 14 February 2019

Feb.18-22


School Spirit Wear

School clothing can be purchased here...
http://owenps.entripyshops.com/

                                                                                                                              
OSAC Meeting
Our next OSAC meeting is on Tuesday, February 19th @ 9:00am in the staffroom. 

                                                                                                                              
School Council Training

The Parent and Community Engagement Office is offering three webinars for school councils regarding understanding the basics of school councils, bylaws and school council effectiveness. The webinars will take place on the dates and times below. All webinars will be available via YouTube. Links are below but do not go live until the date listed. 

Thursday, February 28, 2019, 7:00 p.m.: Basics of School Councils http://youtu.be/7CJ9OK8PwWk

Whether you are new to School Council, or looking for a refresher course, this webinar will help you. We explore the basics of Regulation 612 (governing school councils), elections, funding and budgets. It’s never too late to go back to the beginning. 

Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 7:00 p.m.: School Council Bylaws http://youtu.be/HdKeeFxklzs

One can’t hope to have an effective School Council without a firm foundation. This webinar will take participants through the need-to-know of writing School Council Bylaws. Whether you’re looking to update your current document or to write a new one, this workshop will keep you focused on what’s important - and how to get there. 

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 7:00 p.m.: School Council Effectiveness http://youtu.be/LGMxJGulPQk

School Councils are most successful at engaging their families when they work effectively. This webinar examines how communication, committees and volunteers will connect with your community.

For more information, please contact Michelle Munroe at 416-397-3529 or michelle.munroe@tdsb.on.ca

                                                                                                                              
Parent Conference 
Join us for the annual Parents as Partners Conference on Saturday, March 30. This conference is organized by parents, for parents, and is a great way to connect with other parents and local agencies and learn more about supporting your child’s success.

                                                                                                                              
Parent Speaker Series

**We are working on rescheduling our Social Networking presentation from Paul Davis that was postponed due to weather earlier this week. Details to follow shortly.

Wednesday, March 20th @6:00pm - Kids Have Stress Too - Part 1

Wednesday, March 27th @6:00pm - Kids Have Stress Too - 
Part 2

                                                                                                                              

Coordinated Service Planning

CSP is available to families with children or youth who have multiple and/or complex special needs in the Toronto Region. The service will help support families and their children or youth navigate the system to receive the right service, at the right time. Click here for more information.



 



Anyone can contact or refer a client to CSP in the Toronto Region call:

1-833-575-KIDS (5437)
Refer to Coordinated Service Planning 
                                                                                                                              

Traffic Safety & Parking

This is a friendly reminder that there is absolutely NO PARKING in the circular driveways at Owen PS. The front loop is for quick drop off and the back driveway is for buses only. Thanks to our amazing volunteers who keep our children safe each morning! The safety of Owen students is our first priority. 
ONLINE REPORTING
If we have a license plate and/or description 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.

                                                                                                                              
Kid's Kitchen
Please see the website for the February menu, order anytime!
Leave the lunches to us!
905.944.0210 


                                                                                                                              
Trustee Update


Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 

                                                                                                                              

Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 

                                                                                                                              
School Clubs and Committees

Extra curricular activities are offered by teachers outside instructional time to enhance students' learning and to create opportunities for leadership and community building.  Student clubs and committees are offered throughout the year.  This chart will be kept up to date of any new clubs/committees added throughout the year.

Friday 8 February 2019

Feb 11-14


School Spirit Wear

School clothing can be purchased here...
http://owenps.entripyshops.com/

                                                                                                                              
OSAC Meeting
Our next OSAC meeting is on Tuesday, February 19th @ 9:00am in the staffroom. 

                                                                                                                              
Report Cards
Term 1 Reports go home Friday and Monday. Teachers will connect with parents for interviews where required.

                                                                                                                              
Winter Walk Day
Due to the weather this week our walk day is rescheduled for next Wednesday, February 13th. To learn more about events and how schools can participate, visit the Ontario Active School Travel website. 

                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                              
Parent Conference 
Join us for the annual Parents as Partners Conference on Saturday, March 30. This conference is organized by parents, for parents, and is a great way to connect with other parents and local agencies and learn more about supporting your child’s success.

                                                                                                                              
Parent Speaker Series

**We are working on rescheduling our Social Networking presentation from Paul Davis that was postponed due to weather earlier this week. Details to follow shortly.

Wednesday, March 20th @6:00pm - Kids Have Stress Too - Part 1

Wednesday, March 27th @6:00pm - Kids Have Stress Too - 
Part 2

                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                              
Coordinated Service Planning

CSP is available to families with children or youth who have multiple and/or complex special needs in the Toronto Region. The service will help support families and their children or youth navigate the system to receive the right service, at the right time. Click here for more information.



 



Anyone can contact or refer a client to CSP in the Toronto Region call:

1-833-575-KIDS (5437)
Refer to Coordinated Service Planning 
                                                                                                                              

Traffic Safety & Parking

This is a friendly reminder that there is absolutely NO PARKING in the circular driveways at Owen PS. The front loop is for quick drop off and the back driveway is for buses only. Thanks to our amazing volunteers who keep our children safe each morning! The safety of Owen students is our first priority. 
ONLINE REPORTING
If we have a license plate and/or description 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.

                                                                                                                              
Kid's Kitchen
Please see the website for the February menu, order anytime!
Leave the lunches to us!
905.944.0210 


                                                                                                                              
Trustee Update


Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 

                                                                                                                              

Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 

                                                                                                                              
School Clubs and Committees

Extra curricular activities are offered by teachers outside instructional time to enhance students' learning and to create opportunities for leadership and community building.  Student clubs and committees are offered throughout the year.  This chart will be kept up to date of any new clubs/committees added throughout the year.

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 ...