Cultural Heritage Month Display
Thank you to our families who have created the amazing displays in our main hallway to showcase the traditions and celebrations of our families. Currently on display is an African Heritage display and Chinese New Year. Next month is Asian Heritage if any parent would like to share their family traditions to create a display.
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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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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Parent Speaker Series
Kindergarten Registration
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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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.
Learn more about Before- and After-School Programs and Extended Day Programs.
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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
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Club Schedule
Club Schedule
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TDSB Days of Significance
Feb 2020
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1
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Imbolc
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Wicca/Pagan
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African Heritage Month
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3
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Setsubun
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Buddhism - Shinto
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Chinese Heritage Month
See
Also Asian Heritage (May)
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6
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Bob Marley Day
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Jamaican Canadian Association
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Black Queering Month
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6
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International Day of Zero Tolerance on
Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation
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World Health Organization
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10-14
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness
Week
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Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights
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15
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Buddha’s Death – (Nirvana Day)
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Buddhism – Various Sects
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15
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Meeting of Our Lord
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Christianity - Russian Orthodox
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17
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Family Day
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Ontario Government
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20
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World Day of Social Justice
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United Nations
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21
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International Mother Language Day
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United Nations
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21
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Maha Shivaratri
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Hinduism
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25-27
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Losar New Year
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Buddhism - Tibetan, Nepal, Bhutan
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26
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Ash Wednesday (1st Day of Lent)
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Christianity
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Feb 26-29
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Ayyám-i-Há
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Baha’i
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March 2020
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2
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Clean Monday
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Christianity – Eastern Orthodox
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Greek Heritage
Month
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8
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International Women’s and United Nations
Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace
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United Nations
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9-10
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Holi*
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Hinduism
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10-12
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Holla Mohalla
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Sikhism
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10
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Purim*
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Judaism
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12
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Kuan Yin Birthday (Guan Yin)
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Buddhism - Taiwanese
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13
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L. Ron Hubbard’s Birthday
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Church of Scientology
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14
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Sikh New Year
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Sikhism
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20
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Ohigan (Spring Equinox)
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Japanese National Holiday
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21
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International Day for the Elimination of
Racial
Discrimination
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United Nations
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20
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Ostara (Spring Equinox)
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Wicca/Pagan
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20
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Persian New Year (Eid-e-Navroz)
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Baha’i/Zoroastrian
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21-22
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Persian New Year (National Holiday)
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Iranian Government
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22
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Isra’a Wal Miraj*
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Islam
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22
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World Water Day
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United Nations
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24
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Saka New Year (Nyepi)
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Hinduism
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25
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Feast of the Annunciation
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Christianity – Eastern Orthodox and Western
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21 April
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Mid Sha’ban*
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Islam
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Sikh Heritage Month
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25
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Ugandi (New Year)
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Hinduism
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26
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Prophet Asho Zartosht’s Birthday
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Zoroastrian
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