Friday 31 January 2020

January 31, 2020

For all your Owen Lightning clothing orders and special Pink Day t-shirts, visit our online store to purchase here...  owenps.entripyshops.com/pink-shirt-day




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Heritage Month Displays
We’ve had wonderful feedback on the Heritage Month displays we have at the front of the schools set up by parents.  We are still looking for parents to who would like to share information for Tamil Heritage Month for January in our front hall display case.  If you would like to, please let the office know.

We are also looking ahead at February for any parents interested in creating displays for African Heritage Month and Chinese Heritage Month.  Please let us know if you are interested.
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Parent Speaker Series

Dr. Julia Sen - Author of "Too Tired to Parent"

When: Monday, February 10th from 6:00 – 7:30pm @ Owen
Presented by:  Dr. Julia Sen

Are you feeling too tired to parent?
Feel like there’s just not enough time in a day?
How about wishing your kids would just listen and co-operate for once?

Please join Dr. Julia Sen, registered clinical psychologist and author of Too Tired to Parent? Take the C.A.R.E, in an interactive presentation where you will be walked through easy action steps
that will help you gain the time and energy to parent. Using well-researched strategies, Dr. Sen shows us through examples how to simplify our lives to build respectful, loving, and secure relationships with our children, paving the way to raising successful and co-operative kids.

• Learn simple techniques that suit your personality and lifestyle to help you gain the time and energy to parent
• Practice self-care techniques that foster calm, confident, and caring children
• Discover how to become self-aware and self-reflective parents so our children become empathic and resilient adults
• An opportunity to have your specific parenting questions addressed by Dr. Sen

Please complete the following to register for the session.  http://bit.ly/DrJuliaSen
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Toronto Public Health: 
Immunization Information for Schools

Toronto Public Health (TPH) began sending letters, in early January, to parents requesting their child's immunization information. TPH are seeking school support to promote online reporting to parents. Families without a health card, can make an appointment at our free vaccination clinic.  Language interpreter services are available on our phone line at 416-392-1250.
Attached is the listing for the suspension dates for each school.   

For questions, please call our immunization line at 416-392-1250 or email us at immunization@toronto.ca 

Accessing the TPH services you may do so by visiting the online Booking and Searches www.tphbookings.ca page
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Kindergarten Registration


Registration for all TDSB Kindergarten programs begins in February. We look forward to welcoming you and your child! You may choose to register in person at your local school or by using our new online registration system.

Children who will be four by December 31, 2020, can start Junior Kindergarten in September 2020.

Please note:
Only parents or legal guardians can register a child for TDSB programs. There is a separate process to apply for optional attendance. If you wish to register your child at an elementary alternative school or elementary academy, please contact the school directly for more information about requirements and the registration process.
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            Owen Maths Club News           
Dear Parents,

Owen Public School is delighted to continue the Math Club, a club that promotes excellency skills for students who would like to challenge themselves for the spring math contests. By now, our students already solved the latest preparatory tests for Mathematica Centrum and, during the month of February and March, will practice a few versions of the Canadian Math Kangaroo.  

Due to the low number of active student members, the Math Club WILL NOT register the students for the spring math contest this year. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Students and parents who are interested in registering for the math contests may use the following links to set up accounts:

The Mathematica Centrum Contest will be on April 22th, 2020. This contest is only in English.

The next Math Kangaroo Contest will be on Saturday,  March 22th, 2020, at University of Toronto, St. Geroge Campus.  The registration for the contest is now open. Please click on ‘Sign up’ if you are new to this contest. You may choose to enter either English or French version of this competition.


Keep solving math problems,
Mme Balaban and Mme Ching
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MILK PROGRAM

Milk tickets will be on sale at https://schoolcashonline.com/
starting Monday Jan 20, 2020.

Ticket sales will cut off on Jan 29 and tickets will be delivered to the students by Feb 3rd. Next milk ticket delivery will be in March if you miss this window :-)
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Kids Kitchen
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Hot Lunch Program - Highlights for February 2020

Specials for February include:
·  Cheese Ravioli in tomato sauce
·  Meat Ravioli in tomato sauce
·  Tuna Sandwich on a whole wheat Kaiser

And available for another month!

·  Steamed Dumplings (chicken & veggie) with soy sauce

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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 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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Club Schedule

Name of Club
Teachers Involved
Student Grade/Division Applicable
Location 
(Rm number)
Day of the Week 
Time of Day
FLL Jr. Club
Smyth, Hammond
Grade 3 & 4
Library
January - May,
Date TBD
Eco Club
Lam/McArthur

Library/outdoors
Tues @noon
Maths Club
Balaban, Ching
3-5
Rm110
Wednesday lunch
French Choir
Chorale française
Bourassa-Wilson, Ching
Gr. 1-5FI
Room 121
Salle 121
Tuesdays 
October- March
English Choir




Backgammon Club
Robert 
Ericka
Grades 2- 5
Room 112-113
January - March
12:00 Wednesdays
Graffiti Club
Sion
2-5
116
Thursdays, 12:00 to 12:30
Writing Club
Sarah Burchell
Gr. 4/5
Portable 1
January- March
12:00 - Friday
Dance Club
Hammond
1-5
Library
January - March
Fridays 12:00

Library Helpers
Ierullo
4-5
Library
Day 3 and 5 at 11:50
Spirit Council/Athletic Council
Kuzic
4-5
Gym/Library

Drama Club
Bromley
3-5
Portable 2
Monday
Mindfulness Club
Vezina
Hammond
Cerna
1-5
Rm. 107
Thursdays @ 12:00


Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 

                                                                                                                              

Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 

                                                                                                                              


TDSB Days of Significance




Friday 24 January 2020

January 24, 2020

For all your Owen Lightning clothing orders and special Pink Day t-shirts, visit our online store to purchase here...  owenps.entripyshops.com/pink-shirt-day



_________________________________
Parent Speaker Series

Dr. Julia Sen - Author of "Too Tired to Parent"

When: Monday, February 10th from 6:00 – 7:30pm @ Owen
Presented by:  Dr. Julia Sen

Are you feeling too tired to parent?
Feel like there’s just not enough time in a day?
How about wishing your kids would just listen and co-operate for once?

Please join Dr. Julia Sen, registered clinical psychologist and author of Too Tired to Parent? Take the C.A.R.E, in an interactive presentation where you will be walked through easy action steps
that will help you gain the time and energy to parent. Using well-researched strategies, Dr. Sen shows us through examples how to simplify our lives to build respectful, loving, and secure relationships with our children, paving the way to raising successful and co-operative kids.

• Learn simple techniques that suit your personality and lifestyle to help you gain the time and energy to parent
• Practice self-care techniques that foster calm, confident, and caring children
• Discover how to become self-aware and self-reflective parents so our children become empathic and resilient adults
• An opportunity to have your specific parenting questions addressed by Dr. Sen

Please complete the following to register for the session.  http://bit.ly/DrJuliaSen
_________________________________
Toronto Public Health: 
Immunization Information for Schools

Toronto Public Health (TPH) began sending letters, in early January, to parents requesting their child's immunization information. TPH are seeking school support to promote online reporting to parents. Families without a health card, can make an appointment at our free vaccination clinic.  Language interpreter services are available on our phone line at 416-392-1250.
Attached is the listing for the suspension dates for each school.   

For questions, please call our immunization line at 416-392-1250 or email us at immunization@toronto.ca 

Accessing the TPH services you may do so by visiting the online Booking and Searches www.tphbookings.ca page
_________________________________
Kindergarten Registration


Registration for all TDSB Kindergarten programs begins in February. We look forward to welcoming you and your child! You may choose to register in person at your local school or by using our new online registration system.

Children who will be four by December 31, 2020, can start Junior Kindergarten in September 2020.

Please note:
Only parents or legal guardians can register a child for TDSB programs. There is a separate process to apply for optional attendance. If you wish to register your child at an elementary alternative school or elementary academy, please contact the school directly for more information about requirements and the registration process.
_________________________________

            Owen Maths Club News           
Dear Parents,

Owen Public School is delighted to continue the Math Club, a club that promotes excellency skills for students who would like to challenge themselves for the spring math contests. By now, our students already solved the latest preparatory tests for Mathematica Centrum and, during the month of February and March, will practice a few versions of the Canadian Math Kangaroo.  

Due to the low number of active student members, the Math Club WILL NOT register the students for the spring math contest this year. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Students and parents who are interested in registering for the math contests may use the following links to set up accounts:

The Mathematica Centrum Contest will be on April 22th, 2020. This contest is only in English.

The next Math Kangaroo Contest will be on Saturday,  March 22th, 2020, at University of Toronto, St. Geroge Campus.  The registration for the contest is now open. Please click on ‘Sign up’ if you are new to this contest. You may choose to enter either English or French version of this competition.


Keep solving math problems,
Mme Balaban and Mme Ching
_________________________________
MILK PROGRAM

Milk tickets will be on sale at https://schoolcashonline.com/
starting Monday Jan 20, 2020.

Ticket sales will cut off on Jan 29 and tickets will be delivered to the students by Feb 3rd. Next milk ticket delivery will be in March if you miss this window :-)
_________________________________
Kids Kitchen

Hot Lunch Program - Highlights for February 2020

Specials for February include:
·  Cheese Ravioli in tomato sauce
·  Meat Ravioli in tomato sauce
·  Tuna Sandwich on a whole wheat Kaiser

And available for another month!

·  Steamed Dumplings (chicken & veggie) with soy sauce
_________________________________
Heritage Month Displays
We’ve had wonderful feedback on the Heritage Month displays we have at the front of the schools set up by parents.  We are still looking for parents to who would like to share information for Tamil Heritage Month for January in our front hall display case.  If you would like to, please let the office know.

We are also looking ahead at February for any parents interested in creating displays for African Heritage Month and Chinese Heritage Month.  Please let us know if you are interested.
_________________________________

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 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
_________________________________

Club Schedule

Name of Club
Teachers Involved
Student Grade/Division Applicable
Location 
(Rm number)
Day of the Week 
Time of Day
FLL Jr. Club
Smyth, Hammond
Grade 3 & 4
Library
January - May,
Date TBD
Eco Club
Lam/McArthur

Library/outdoors
Tues @noon
Maths Club
Balaban, Ching
3-5
Rm110
Wednesday lunch
French Choir
Chorale française
Bourassa-Wilson, Ching
Gr. 1-5FI
Room 121
Salle 121
Tuesdays 
October- March
English Choir




Backgammon Club
Robert 
Ericka
Grades 2- 5
Room 112-113
January - March
12:00 Wednesdays
Graffiti Club
Sion
2-5
116
Thursdays, 12:00 to 12:30
Writing Club
Sarah Burchell
Gr. 4/5
Portable 1
January- March
12:00 - Friday
Dance Club
Hammond
1-5
Library
January - March
Fridays 12:00

Library Helpers
Ierullo
4-5
Library
Day 3 and 5 at 11:50
Spirit Council/Athletic Council
Kuzic
4-5
Gym/Library

Drama Club
Bromley
3-5
Portable 2
Monday
Mindfulness Club
Vezina
Hammond
Cerna
1-5
Rm. 107
Thursdays @ 12:00


Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 

                                                                                                                              

Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters. 

                                                                                                                              

TDSB Days of Significance




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 ...