April 29 - May 3

Thank you to our wonderful staff and students who did such a fantastic job at our Kindergarten Concert on Thursday. Amazing work and incredible decorations!

                                                                                                                              

Graduation Fundraiser!

The grade 5 English students will be holding a fundraiser for their graduation.  On Thursday May 2, they will be selling their handmade crafts (various prices) as well as ring pops and sour keys for $1.  

                                                                                                                              

Pizza Day Volunteers needed!

We are looking for more parent volunteers for our next Pizza Day as we only have 2 volunteers!  We particularly need kindergarten parents as we don’t have enough Gr 5 helpers.  If you are able to help out, please email Mike at owenpizzalunch@outlook.com .

                                                                                                                              

Returning to Owen?

If you are moving to another school and will not be returning to Owen in September 2019, please let us know as this is helpful when we create our classes for next year.  Please click on the link if you are not returning.  http://bit.ly/ReturningToOwen

                                                                                                                              

OSAC Update

Hello Owen families,

There are lots of exciting things coming up! Spring Fling will be held on Thursday May 23 this year. Please mark your calendars! As returning families already know, this is a fun-filled fair filled with games, food and bouncy castles, but we can’t do it without your help. Here are the positions that we are looking to fill:

• Games Coordinator
• Prizes Coordinator
• Ticket and Bracelet Sales Coordinator
• Bottle Bonanza Coordinator
• Bake Sale Coordinator

Plus we need lots of extra helping hands on the day of and are hoping that we can count on one volunteer per Owen family.

Lastly, there are many OSAC positions that will be coming open and available for next school year. We are looking to have the following positions filled:

• Co-Chairs (2): Preferably one English and one French
• Secretary (1)
• Co-Treasurer (1)
• Volunteer Coordinator (1)
• Yearbook Coordinator (1)
• Communications/Website Coordinator (1)

If you are interested in joining OSAC then please contact:

Helen Georgiou:  helenmsgeorgiou@gmail.com

Caroline Rosenbloom:  Caroline.Rosenbloom@tdsb.on.ca

Stephen Miles: stephen.miles@tdsb.on.ca

                                                                                                                              

Kids Kitchen Update

Highlights for May 2019:

May is around the corner and with that another month of new specials!

May Specials

·         BBQ Chicken with corn niblets

·         Turkey veggie cheese wrap

·         Grilled veggie, black bean cheese wrap

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!

Sincerely,

The Kid's Kitchen Team

Leave the lunches to us!

905.944.0210 

www.kidskitchen.ca

                                                                                                                              

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

https://www.torontopolice.on.ca/core/driving_complaint.php

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.

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

April 22-26

Owen Public School’s

Kindergarten

Spring Concert

Thursday, April 25 6:00 pm

Can’t wait to “sea” you there!

                                                                                                                              

Pizza Day Volunteers needed!

We are looking for more parent volunteers for our next Pizza Day as we only have 2 volunteers!  We particularly need kindergarten parents as we don’t have enough Gr 5 helpers.  If you are able to help out, please email Mike at owenpizzalunch@outlook.com .

Returning to Owen?

If you are moving to another school and will not be returning to Owen in September 2019, please let us know as this is helpful when we create our classes for next year.  Please click on the link if you are not returning.  http://bit.ly/ReturningToOwen

                                                                                                                              

OSAC Update

Hello Owen families,

There are lots of exciting things coming up! Spring Fling will be held on Thursday May 23 this year. Please mark your calendars! As returning families already know, this is a fun-filled fair filled with games, food and bouncy castles, but we can’t do it without your help. Here are the positions that we are looking to fill:

• Games Coordinator
• Prizes Coordinator
• Ticket and Bracelet Sales Coordinator
• Bottle Bonanza Coordinator
• Bake Sale Coordinator

Plus we need lots of extra helping hands on the day of and are hoping that we can count on one volunteer per Owen family.

Lastly, there are many OSAC positions that will be coming open and available for next school year. We are looking to have the following positions filled:

• Co-Chairs (2): Preferably one English and one French
• Secretary (1)
• Co-Treasurer (1)
• Volunteer Coordinator (1)
• Yearbook Coordinator (1)
• Communications/Website Coordinator (1)

If you are interested in joining OSAC then please contact:

Helen Georgiou:  helenmsgeorgiou@gmail.com

Caroline Rosenbloom:  Caroline.Rosenbloom@tdsb.on.ca

Stephen Miles: stephen.miles@tdsb.on.ca

                                                                                                                              

Celebrate and Recognize: In April, the TDSB recognizes Sikh Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Latin-America History Month. 

If you would like to share information about your culture or use the display case at school to showcase items that symbolize your heritage please contact Caroline or Stephen.

                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                              

RELAXED PERFORMANCE FOR 

COME FROM AWAY
SUNDAY MAY 26^th 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.

                                                                                                                              
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

https://www.torontopolice.on.ca/core/driving_complaint.php

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.

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