Friday, 20 December 2019

December 20, 2019


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From all the Staff at Owen PS. Looking forward to seeing you back on Monday, January 6th, 2020
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THE MILK PROGRAM IS BACK!!!

We are delighted to announce that the Milk Program will resume on Tuesday January 14, 2020.

Your child will need a milk ticket to exchange for a carton of milk.

WHITE milk tickets are for white milk only.
BLUE milk tickets can be used for either white or chocolate milk.

Milk tickets are now available for purchase online at https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Home/SignIn

Ticket sales will cut off on January 8, 2020, and tickets will be delivered to your child on January 13, 2020. Buy today to avoid disappointment. Next tickets delivery will be Feb. 3rd if you miss this one.

The Milk Program is only made possible with parents volunteering to support the program. We are still 2-3 parents short to fill the full week schedule. Time commitment is 1.5 hours every TWO weeks from 11-12:30pm. Please message Gretchen at 416-417-3292 if you can help in any way.

Thank you,

Gretchen & Kelly
(parents of Sonia & Mana in Grade 2)
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Mom's Activity Nights
Our next activity at Mom's Night will be Volleyball, 5-6pm, in the gym on 
Wednesday, January 8.
Any and all levels of play are welcome.

A message from our Gym Teachers:
Winter Break is a great time to check those indoor shoes. Students need to have shoes that fit properly and shoes with grip.
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Lunch and After School Programs January 2020

Last call to sign up for programs!!! We will extend the registration to Sunday at midnight. Below are the lunch and after school program offerings for the winter session beginning in January.

Programs Offered

Schedule and Registration Instructions

For questions please contact PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Rhonda Chiger rhondachiger@comcast.net
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Do you shop online? If so, why not contribute to our school simply by connecting to your favourite online shopping sites through our FlipGive site. It's easy! Use the link below to start your shopping and our school will earn cash back on your purchases. On your first $15 or more purchase, our school receives $5!!!


Having trouble? Search for Team 206664. 
Here's a video that can help you with getting set up. Click here.
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Junior Extended French 
(Gr. 4 Entry) Parent/Guardian Information Sessions

This year, there will be two virtual (online webchat) information sessions for parents/guardians interested in the Junior Extended French (Gr. 4 entry) application process.

Please note the following dates/times of the Virtual Information sessions below:

Session
Date
Time
Virtual (online webchat) Information Session

January 16th, 2020
7:00-8:00pm
Virtual (online webchat) Information Session

January 28th, 2020
10:00-11:00am
For more information, please contact:
FSL Program Coordinator, Kirsten Johnston at kirsten.johnston@tdsb.on.ca Centrally Assigned Principal, Angela Caccamo at angela.caccamo@tdsb.on.ca
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Greek Heritage Month at the TDSB March 2020
March is Greek Heritage Month.  It is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Greek Canadians to Canada, an occasion to mark and enjoy the history of Greek culture.
One of the highlights for Greek Heritage Month 2020 this coming March will be the TDSB Greek Heritage Month Multi-Media Contest, featuring original student & staff work in three creative categories:
1)   Be graphic!  Design a poster!
2)   Sharpen your pencil!  Write something!
3)   Let’s get digital!

The focus of this year’s media campaign is:  “Inquire, Inspire, Innovate – Σπουδή, Καινοτομία, Έμπνευση” 
How have Greeks of the past and present demonstrated inquiry, inspiration and innovation?
Four groups qualify: K to Grade 3, Grade 4 to 8; and Grade 9 to 12; and TDSB staff.  A winning submission will be selected from each of the qualifying groups. 
Deadline for submitting entries is Friday, January 31, 2020.  For more information and contest entry and submission guidelines, please visit http://bit.ly/GHM_MediaContest
For information and resources about Greek Heritage Month visit: https://bit.ly/GHM_TDSB

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Parent Council

If you would like to volunteer at Owen or would like to connect with our Parent Council, please email our Parent Council Chair, Julia Barta juliabarta@gmail.com and/or the volunteer e-mail   volunteer@owenpublicschool.ca
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Club Schedule
Name of Club
Teachers Involved
Student Grade/Division Applicable
Location
(Rm number)
Day of the Week
&
Time of Day
Eco Club
M. McArthur, Ms. Lam
Grades 1-5
Library
Tuesdays - 12:00 PM all year.
Maths Club
Mme Balaban
Mme Ching
Grades 3-5
110
Wed. Lunch,
October-April
French Choir
Mme Bourassa- Wilson
Mme Ching
FI grades 1-5
108-109
Tuesdays
October - March
Drama Club
Ms Bromley
Portable 2
Monday
All Year
Graffiti Club
M. Price
Grades 2-5
116
Thursdays at lunch
October-June

Dance Club
Mme. HammondGr. 1-5LibraryJan- April
Thursday Lunch
Spirit Council
Kuzic
Gr. 4/5
Library/GYM
Monthly



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TDSB Days of Significance


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Friday, 13 December 2019

December 12, 2019

Save the Date! 
Our drama club has been preparing for a holiday performance of the Grinch. Unfortunately we have no space available to perform before the holidays. We have decided to perform on the first Friday after we return from the holidays. The kids have been working very hard on this and we are excited to perform on Friday, January 10. We will do one performance in the morning after announcements and one after lunch. 
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Last year we partnered with Socks 4 Souls and started a sock drive for the homeless. We decorated our holiday tree at the school with socks we collected and we would like to continue this again this winter. The Owen Spirit Council asks that each family bring a pair of new, cotton socks to the Winter Concert on December 12th or anytime this week. 
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Lunch and After School Programs - January 2020

Below are the lunch and after school program offerings for the winter session beginning in January.

Programs Offered

Schedule and Registration Instructions


Please note:
Registration Starts: Thursday, December 5th

Last Day to Register: Friday, December 20th


For questions please contact PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Rhonda Chiger rhondachiger@comcast.net
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Do you shop online? If so, why not contribute to our school simply by connecting to your favourite online shopping sites through our FlipGive site. It's easy! Use the link below to start your shopping and our school will earn cash back on your purchases. On your first $15 or more purchase, our school receives $5!!!


Having trouble? Search for Team 206664. 
Here's a video that can help you with getting set up. Click here.
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Image result for winter clothing cartoon imagesDress for Weather!
Winter is here with lots of snow and wet grounds.  Recess and lunch times are excellent opportunities for students to get fresh air and exercise outside.

Students are expected to be outside unless they are involved in an activity or have a doctor's note stating they need to stay indoors.


Please help your child prepare for the winter weather with a warm jacket, boots, mitts and hat.  Indoor shoes are also required to change into during class to help keep our classrooms and school clean.
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Traffic Safety: Safety over Convenience

We are working together as a community to create safe passage to and from school.  We have increase supervision as much as we can and have occasional help from the local police department as well.  Some big danger zones include:



- parking near the loop entrances

- parking in the front or back loop

- parking on the crosswalk in the back loop



Please see the pamphlet that was distributed today.  If you see unsafe situations, please report it to the office immediately.


  

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Police Checks
If you have recently completed a Police Check to volunteer at Owen, please make sure you have paid using the School Cash Online system in order to process your application.
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Parent Council

If you would like to volunteer at Owen or would like to connect with our Parent Council, please email our Parent Council Chair, Julia Barta juliabarta@gmail.com and/or the volunteer e-mail   volunteer@owenpublicschool.ca


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It's the most wonderful time of the year! It is hard to believe that it is already December and everyone is gearing up for the Holidays! We are here to add a little more fun to December at Owen PS with our Holiday Fun Lunch!
Our Holiday Lunch featuring our Traditional Holiday Lunch with Roasted, Sliced Turkey Breast, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Stuffing & Gravy has been a favourite at

schools across the country! The menu also features our Festive Chicken Meal & NEW! Jolly Pasta with colourful fusilli! The menu will be offered alongside the regular menu on your lunch service days from December 16 to 20.

Order now at www.thelunchlady.ca. Choose the Holiday

Lunch in the Pick Menu list beside your child's name. Remember, orders are due 2 days before your Lunch Lady day!

Thanks for ordering from The Lunch Lady!

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Club Schedule
Name of Club
Teachers Involved
Student Grade/Division Applicable
Location
(Rm number)
Day of the Week
&
Time of Day
Eco Club
M. McArthur, Ms. Lam
Grades 1-5
Library
Tuesdays - 12:00 PM all year.
Maths Club
Mme Balaban
Mme Ching
Grades 3-5
110
Wed. Lunch,
October-April
French Choir
Mme Bourassa- Wilson
Mme Ching
FI grades 1-5
108-109
Tuesdays
October - March
Drama Club
Ms Bromley
Portable 2
Monday
All Year
Graffiti Club
M. Price
Grades 2-5
116
Thursdays at lunch
October-June

Dance Club
Mme. HammondGr. 1-5LibraryJan- April
Thursday Lunch
Spirit Council
Kuzic
Gr. 4/5
Library/GYM
Monthly



Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 

                                                                                                                              

Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 
                                                                                                                              
TDSB Days of Significance


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