Hello Owen families!
We would like to thank you for your understanding and support throughout the labour actions and concerns about the coronavirus. We would like to wish all our families a fun and safe break!
School Closure:
As of late Thursday afternoon, TDSB had announced that all Ontario schools have been ordered to close from March 14th - April 5th amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus. There will be additional details shared as the board receives more information. Please check the TDSB website or twitter for up-to-date information.
Cancelled Events in TDSB:
You can find an updated list of all events cancelled from March 14 - June 30th.
Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus:
Students may have questions or even fears about COVID-19. Here is a great video that was shared with us on How to Talk to Kids About Coronovirus. Here's a free printable for children to better understand the issue.
Staying Informed:
If you have any questions, please call TPH at 416-338-7600, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Translation is available in many languages.
We would like to thank you for your understanding and support throughout the labour actions and concerns about the coronavirus. We would like to wish all our families a fun and safe break!
School Closure:
As of late Thursday afternoon, TDSB had announced that all Ontario schools have been ordered to close from March 14th - April 5th amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus. There will be additional details shared as the board receives more information. Please check the TDSB website or twitter for up-to-date information.
Cancelled Events in TDSB:
You can find an updated list of all events cancelled from March 14 - June 30th.
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Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus:
Students may have questions or even fears about COVID-19. Here is a great video that was shared with us on How to Talk to Kids About Coronovirus. Here's a free printable for children to better understand the issue.
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With coronavirus being a concern for grown
ups, kids might also be worrying. Here's how to talk about COVID-19 with your
young children, plus ways to practice…
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One of the most important
things you can do to prepare for a safe March break is to stay informed.
Toronto Public Health continues to carefully monitor this evolving situation,
and they regularly update their website with the latest, factual information at
www.Toronto.ca/coronavirus .
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Last updated on March 12, 2020 at 6:50 p.m.
EST. Current situation Toronto Public Health (TPH) is monitoring 29 positive
cases of the novel coronavirus: COVID-19 in Toronto. To date, there have been
four other confirmed cases reported in Toronto. All four of these people have
since recovered from their illness. TPH continues to work […]
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If you have any questions, please call TPH at 416-338-7600, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Translation is available in many languages.
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Resources for Learning at Home
Other Great Resources:
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Many of our amazing staff have already supplied links and suggestions to learning specific to their grade and class. Below are additional links you can try at home.
French Kindergarten - Grade 2 Songs
C'est l'hiver
Bonjour, l'hiver
La neige tombe
Neige, neige blanche - version 1
Neige, neige blanche - version 2
Moi, j'aime skier
Montrez-moi vos mains - Gregg Le Rock
Une vache à l’école - Carmen Campagne
Notre monde est si petit
Bonhomme, bonhomme sais-tu jouer?
Embrasse quatre fois
Jouez au hockey (Jacquot)
Ma famille (Alain le Lait)
Je t'aime beaucoup (Jacquot)
Mon papa
Ma maman
Bonjour monsieur, by Matt Maxwell
Les saisons, by Jacquot
Je suis prêt pour les montagnes (Charlotte Diamond)
J'ai faim, j'ai soif (Alain le lait)
Y a un chat (Charlotte Diamond)
Other Great Resources:
March is Greek Heritage Month at the Toronto District School Board. It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Greek Canadians to Canada, and an occasion to mark and enjoy the history of Greek culture.
The theme for this year is
"Inquire, Innovate, Inspire - Σπουδή, Καινοτομία, Έμπνευση"
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Parents As Partners
Conference Postponed
As
a result of the ongoing labour action, we have decided to postpone the Parents
as Partners Conference until the fall of 2020. This decision will ensure that
we are able to offer the most comprehensive and the most dynamic conference
that our parent community has come to expect from this informative and
rewarding day.
Please
visit www.parentsaspartners.ca in
the fall for updates. In the interim, parents are encouraged to visit www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/ForParents
for information related to supporting your child. Here you’ll find resources
for mental
health and well-being, homework,
safety,
curriculum
and other ways to get involved.
We
also invite parents to participate in the Parent and Community Involvement
consultation that is now underway at www.tdsbengage.ca
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Consultation: bullying in Ontario schools
Share your feedback about bullying in Ontario schools so that we can help make schools safer and more inclusive.
Closing date: March 31, 2020
Please check with your lunch provider for orders when students return. Orders typically do not carry over and will need to be re-ordered.
Dear Parents,
As you know, the government has mandated that all publicly funded schools are to close for March 23 - April 3, 2020.
There will be no need to contact the office about cancelling any orders for the 2-week period. Kid's Kitchen will handle everything internally.
Please note that cancelled orders will not be re-booked.
We will continue service as usual on Monday, April 6th.
You may log on and place your orders for April 6th onwards at any time. We will continue to communicate any updates by email.
We wish you a safe and happy March Break.
Take Care
The Kid's Kitchen Team
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After School and Lunchtime Programs – Spring 2020
For program schedules click here
For program costs and descriptions click here
Registration Starts: Friday, March 13
Last Day to Register: Friday, April 3 (may change)
No Late Registrations
Remember that registration is “first come, first served.”
Programs fill up quickly - register early to avoid disappointment!
Program Starts: Tuesday, April 14
Program Ends: Thursday, June 4
Registration Instructions:
To sign up for one or more of the above classes please:
● Contact the provider directly via email, phone or their website between December 5th and December 20th. Registrations and payments are not handled by the school office.
● The provider will confirm registration with you and direct you to pay via their website/credit card or interac e-transfer.
● If you must pay by cheque, write one cheque per program and send with your child to first session, to be given to the program instructor (Credit card or interac e-transfer preferred).
● Subsidies
Families in financial need who qualify for a subsidy, must FIRST contact Principal Caroline Rosenbloom for approval before registering. Providers are unable to approve subsidies.
You may be eligible for one program per term.
OSAC AFTERSCHOOL/ LUNCHTIME PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Rhonda Chiger rhondachiger@comcast.net
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