Important Dates
April 1-5 - French Book Fair in the Staffroom
Tues. April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day (wear a blue shirt)
Thurs. April 4 - STEM Showcase 5:30-7:30pm
Tues. April 9 - OSAC Meeting 6:30pm
Wed. April 10 - Day of Pink (wear a pink shirt)
The Festival du livre (french book fair) will be taking place next week. All students will have an opportunity to visit the fair and purchase books with their teachers. Our family event will take place during our STEAM Night on Thursday, April 4th. All families that visit the fair will have a chance to win $25 in books to take home, and $25 for your child’s classroom. All purchases benefit our school!
Hope you can make it!
STE(A)M Showcase
Thursday, April 4th 5:30-7:30pm
Please join us for our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Showcase!
Thursday, April 4th 5:30-7:30pm
Please join us for our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Showcase!
From robotics to light shows to performances, our students have been working to produce some amazing pieces and we invite our parents and family members to see what we've been working on in our classrooms! Presentations will occur throughout the school from 5:30-7:30pm. Hope to see you then!
RELAXED PERFORMANCE FOR
COME FROM AWAY
SUNDAY MAY 26th MATINEE
Come From Away, the remarkable true story of 7000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them, is being offered as a relaxed performance on Sunday, May 26th at 2:00 p.m. at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto. Relaxed performances welcome patrons of all ages and their family and friends, including those on the autism spectrum, with a sensory or communication disorder, ADD/ADAHD, a learning disability or anyone who would benefit from a relaxed atmosphere. Patrons can move around, light and noise intensities may be decreased, house lights will stay partially lit and a quiet space is available for anyone who wants a break.
This is a special opportunity for people who often cannot attend a theatre performance. And Come From Away should be experienced by everyone. Please distribute the information on this performance to family and friends, so as many people as possible can be made aware of this special performance. Tickets range from $29 - $79.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 or online here
Further reduced prices are available for groups of 15 or more. Call Mirvish Group Sales at 416-593-4142 or 1-800-724-6420.
More information on accessibility at the Elgin Theatre is available here
SUNDAY MAY 26th MATINEE
Come From Away, the remarkable true story of 7000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them, is being offered as a relaxed performance on Sunday, May 26th at 2:00 p.m. at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto. Relaxed performances welcome patrons of all ages and their family and friends, including those on the autism spectrum, with a sensory or communication disorder, ADD/ADAHD, a learning disability or anyone who would benefit from a relaxed atmosphere. Patrons can move around, light and noise intensities may be decreased, house lights will stay partially lit and a quiet space is available for anyone who wants a break.
This is a special opportunity for people who often cannot attend a theatre performance. And Come From Away should be experienced by everyone. Please distribute the information on this performance to family and friends, so as many people as possible can be made aware of this special performance. Tickets range from $29 - $79.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 or online here
Further reduced prices are available for groups of 15 or more. Call Mirvish Group Sales at 416-593-4142 or 1-800-724-6420.
More information on accessibility at the Elgin Theatre is available here
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will be presenting
their first Relaxed Performance on April 27th at 11AM. Relaxed
Performances are designed specifically for people living with autism spectrum
disorders, sensory and communication disorders, learning disabilities, or
anyone who wants a more casual concert experience.
The Relaxed Performance will differ from other TSO
concerts in a number of ways:
- If patrons need to move around, express themselves vocally,
leave the concert hall, or take a break in the quiet room, they are
welcome to;
- Audience members will have access to a Visual
Guide that details the concert experience, step by step, in
order to reduce anxiety about it, and a fact
sheet with detailed information about the performance itself;
- Rows of seats at the back of the hall will be kept
empty should guests wish to move away from the sound of the orchestra on
stage;
- Patrons will have access to a quiet room furnished with
comfortable seating, stress-relieving fidgets, and relaxing activities;
- The TSO will provide other resources such as
sound-dampening headphones;
- Specialized training will be provided to musicians, TSO
staff, and front-of-house personnel at Roy Thomson Hall by Relaxed
Performance Consultant, Rachel Marks.
Tickets are affordable, with group pricing (10 or more
tickets) being $15/ticket (plus a flat $10 per order service charge) and
individual tickets $17/ticket (plus a $6 service charge). For questions about
accessibility or to purchase tickets, please contact TSO Patron Services at
416.598.5099.
Pink T-Shirt Day
April 10, 2019 marks the International Day of Pink. It is a day where communities across the country, and across the world, can unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, and all forms of bullying.
If you would like a t-shirt here is the link to purchase online:
School Spirit Wear
School clothing can be purchased here...
Kindergarten
Spring Concert
April 25 6:00 pm
Can’t wait to “sea” you there!
Milk Volunteers Needed!
OSAC is looking for a parent volunteer for alternating Tuesdays starting April 2nd. Please email Michelle michelle_brochu@hotmail.com if you are available.
Kids Kitchen Update
Highlights for April 2019:
Spring Feature Lunch
Chicken
parmesan with pasta in tomato sauce & chocolate pudding
Also available in a gluten-free option.
April Specials
Beef
soft taco or Bean soft taco
Please
help us spread the word & stay GREEN!
We
kindly request you to send out the Monthly Update attachment via email to your
parent community. We appreciate your assistance
in helping communicate these updates to your school community.
Staff
can order too!
Remember
that our meals are available for the school staff too! Please also share our
updates with your staff. Have a hot, healthy lunch delivered to you on
the days we service your school!
For everyday
inquiries about the Kid's Kitchen program at your school, please feel free to
contact our Customer Service Team at: 905-944-0210 or information@kidskitchen.ca .
We're here to
help!
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.
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.
Name of Club
|
Teachers Involved
|
Student Grade/Division Applicable
|
Location
(Rm number)
|
Day of the Week
&
Time of Day
|
FLL Club
|
Ms Smyth
Ms Antoniou
Mme Vezina
Mme Hammond
|
Grades 4-5
|
Upstairs Room
|
Wednesday and Thursday at Lunch
Fall 2018
|
FLL Jr. Club
|
Ms Smyth
Ms Antoniou
Mme Hammond
|
Grade 3
|
Upstairs Room
|
Spring 2019
|
Eco Club
|
M. McArthur, Ms. Lam & Ms. Payne
|
Grades 1-5
|
111
|
Tuesdays - 12:00 PM all year.
|
Maths Club
|
Mme Balaban
Mme Ching
|
Grades 3-5
|
110
|
Wednesday -12 pm, October-March
|
French Choir
|
Mme Bourassa- Wilson
Mme Ching
|
FI grades 1-5
|
108-109
|
Tuesdays
October - March
|
Chess Club
|
Ms Coutts
|
Grades 2-5
|
Upstairs room
|
Nov - March, Mondays
Tournament is in March
|
Graffiti Club
|
M. Price
Ms. Montemurro
|
Grades 2-5
|
116
|
Thursdays at lunch
October-June
|
Poetry Club
(for submission to Urban Voices)
|
Ms. Burchell
|
Grades 3-5
|
113
|
December-January
|
Dance Club
|
Mme Hammond
|
Grades 1-5
|
Library/Gym
|
January - April
Thursdays @ Lunch
|
Recorder Club
|
Ms. Jagger
|
Grades 3-5
|
E.S.L. room
|
Thursdays @ Lunch
|
Reading Club
|
Ms. Jagger
|
Grades 3-5
|
E.S.L. room
|
Mondays & Fridays
@ Lunch
|
Spirit Council
|
Mr. Miles
|
Gr. 4/5
|
Library
|
As needed
|
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