Owen Winter Concert will be held on Thursday, December 12th at 6:30pm.
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Holiday Hampers – The Five Days of Giving Donation Suggestions
Monday, December 9th will kick off Owen Public School's annual Holiday Hampers Gift Drive. We are asking for your help to provide each family a gift basket. Each class has been assigned one family who would greatly benefit from our support. Please see the donation schedule and list of suggestions below.
Date
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Theme
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Gift Ideas
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Monday
Dec. 9 |
Hygiene
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Toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, deodorant, lotion, diapers, razors, shaving cream, hair accessories, mouth wash, laundry detergent, toilet paper, tissues, baby wipes, etc.
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Tuesday
Dec. 10 |
New Clothes
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t-shirts, track pants, jeans, sweaters, socks, underwear, pyjamas, mitts, hats, scarves, gloves, slippers, etc.
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Wednesday
Dec. 11 |
Teenagers and Adults
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Makeup, books, hand cream, nail file, music, magazine, jewellery, school supplies, basketball, baseball glove, notepads, oven mitts, picture frame, perfume, DVD’s, household items, cleaning supplies, holiday decorations, travel mug, etc.
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Thursday
Dec. 12 |
New Toys and Games
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unwrapped toy, puzzles, board game, etc.
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Friday
Dec. 13 |
Gift Cards
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Please note that Wal-Mart, No Frills and McDonald’s are in the immediate area where most of our families live.
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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.
Kindness Week!
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Monday, December 9th - Mismatched Socks/Shoes Day - To celebrate our diversity.
Wednesday, December 11th - Sports Attire Day - Wear a jersey or dance attire and work as a team to include others.
Thursday, December 12th - Pyjama Day - Dream of kindness.
Friday, December 13th - Owen T-shirt / Blue Shirt Day - Blue represents caring and compassion. Wear blue to show support of bullying prevention.
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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.
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.
Here's a video that can help you with getting set up. Click here.
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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.
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
Drinking Water Safety in Schools
The City of Toronto’s water treatment facilities are some of the best in the world. Designated drinking water sources in our schools are safe to drink and are tested on a regular basis, according to provincial regulations. Please click here for more information.
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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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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.
_________________________________________________________________________________
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
Drinking Water Safety in Schools
The City of Toronto’s water treatment facilities are some of the best in the world. Designated drinking water sources in our schools are safe to drink and are tested on a regular basis, according to provincial regulations. Please click here for more information.
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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. Hammond Gr. 1-5 Library Jan- April
Thursday Lunch
Spirit Council
Kuzic
Gr. 4/5
Library/GYM
Monthly
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. Hammond | Gr. 1-5 | Library | Jan- April Thursday Lunch |
Spirit Council
|
Kuzic
|
Gr. 4/5
|
Library/GYM
|
Monthly
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