We would like to remind families to follow Health & Safety protocols both at school and at home. Students who exhibit at least one of the symptoms listed in the Student Decision Tool will be sitting in our Wellness room until parents/guardians are able to pick up their child. The Return to School form is required to be submitted to the office before students can return to class.
Though we are fortunate to not have any cases at Owen, several of our Owen families and Owen staff have lost close family and friends to COVID as well as other illnesses and tragedies during this pandemic. Our thoughts are with those who are struggling with their loss.
To show your support, please continue our health and safety practices even as the restrictions get lifted. We hope as cases drop and vaccines are rolled out, our new normal will become more familiar and routine.
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Celebrate International Women's Day - March 8th 2021
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Water Bottles
Lately we have had many students coming to the office asking for cups. We have limited cups in the office for water. Please make sure that water bottles are packed with students' lunches. The water fountains are closed but the refill station is open. It's important to stay hydrated with the wearing of masks all day, daily activities during physical education, recess and the warm weather fast approaching.
We do have several water bottles available for sale. Please look for the email this week if you would like to purchase one through cash online.
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Dress for Weather
Most physical education classes as well as science walks, recess and any other outdoor education will continue with light rain. Please ensure students have the following:
- waterproof boots
- water resistant coat or jacket
- gloves and hat for the cold days
- umbrella if they wish to bring one.
Extra socks, pants and underwear kept at school will help prevent a parent trip to school or having your child sit in wet clothes for the rest of the day.
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Developing Your Child's Growth Mindset
Tired of asking, "What did you do at school today?" and getting a reply like, "Nothing.", or "How was your day today?" and your child responding, "Fine".
You can download the Good Night Glowing Cube printable. Follow the instructions to make a cube. Every night before saying "good night", toss the cube to ask each other a question. Add a LED light, finger light or glow stick (do NOT use a candle)to have a glowing effect! Poke some small pin sized holes or "stars" for extra fun.
Here are other conversation starters to help you know more about what your child is thinking and to build their growth mindset.
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Owen Trivia Night
In order to help bring our community together, we will be hosting monthly event nights for Owen students and parents. Our first event will be Parent (only) Trivia Night on March 16th from 8- 9:30 PM.
Bring your own beverage and snacks to the virtual forum and participate with others for spectacular prizes (or perhaps just bragging rights!).
If you plan on attending, please send an email to jamie.parkes@tdsb.on.ca. You can also email Jamie if you have any questions.
TEAMS OF 5-8 players will be formed at random. A perfect way to meet and interact with parents, staff, and teachers of OWEN.
Meeting ID: 973 0086 0920
PASSCODE: 533223
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Moving out of Owen?
If your child will be moving to another school in the fall, please fill out the following form to help us know where to transition the Ontario Student Records and transfer them to their new school.
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STUDENT NEWS
If you have photos, student work or family activities you would like to share on the Owen Online for next week, please email them to jamie.parkes@tdsb.on.ca by Thursday of this week.
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