Dear Owen Parents/Guardians,
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is here again. For the next 29 to 30 daysMuslims will refrain from eating and drinking (including water) during daylight hours in order to focus more on their faith and avoid being distracted by worldly activities. The act of fasting is meant to remind Muslims of the less fortunate and to reinforce the need to be thankful. If your child is fasting and prefers to be in a quiet room during the eating portion of lunch, please let their teacher know and we will have a space for them to use if they would like.
Happy fasting and Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim families.
Indoor Shoes and Outdoor Rain Gear
If your child forgot their shoes at home, please drop them off at the library and we will ensure your child receives them in their class. Students may also call home to see if parents are available to drop off their shoes or extra clothes too.
But keep watching our flowers in our gardens grow as these are sure signs spring will stay soon!
Pizza Lunch (April 2022 - June 2022)
Hello Parents,
We have had a good start to the Pizza orders. The kids (and parents) all seem to be very excited.
This coming Thursday, April 14th is our first pizza lunch. I will need all orders to be in before Monday, April 11th so that I can finalize the pizza orders. If you still would like to include your child in pizza lunch now is the time!
Please log into your cashonline account - https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/ - and make your selections/payment.
If you are having trouble with the system please let me know and we can work with the admin office to resolve.
Just a friendly reminder 🙂
We provide Cheese Pizza and a 100% fruit juice box.
Pizza Lunch A: One slice cheese pizza & one drink - ($5.50 x 10) = $55.00
Pizza Lunch B: Two slices cheese pizza & one drink - ($6.75 x 10) = $67.50
Lunches must be paid in one payment for the period online on the School Cash Website https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com
If you require financial assistance, please speak with your child’s teacher, or send an email to caroline.rosenbloom@tdsb.on.ca.
Volunteers are needed on each pizza lunch day from 11:15am to 12:00pm. Please consider signing up to help oversee a grade of your choice. If you would like to help, please contact the Pizza Lunch Coordinators.
All Pizza Orders MUST be in by Monday April 11th, 2022
**Please note: you can NOT order pizza the day of pizza lunch because we place the order well in advance.
If you have any questions, please contact Pizza Lunch Coordinator Mike at owenpizzalunch@outlook.com
Elementary Summer School 2022
Registration for Elementary Summer School has begun. The focus
of the 2022 Elementary Literacy and Numeracy Summer School Program is to
continue student engagement through the month of July. Programs, embedded in
Literacy and Numeracy, are developed by the local summer school principal to
reflect the local school focus.
Programs are offered
in-person to students in K to Grade 8, from July 4 to July 29, 2022. Some
programs have filled up already, but there are still spots available at some
sites. Please see the website for more information: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Elementary-Summer-School
Information for Special
Education Summer School Programs:
Special Education Elementary Developmental
Disability Summer School – various locations
Special Education Secondary Developmental
Disability Summer School – various locations
Special Education Elementary Physical
Disability Summer School - Sunny View School
Special Education Elementary Deaf or Hard of
Hearing - Glen Park Public School
Yearbook Cover Contest
Yearbook Cover Contest is back for the year 2021-2022! We are excited to see what amazing artwork Owen Public School students have to contribute! This contest is open to all Owen students. Two entries will be selected for the cover and back cover.
Please find the rules in the flyer. Submissions due no later than Monday, May
2nd, no exceptions. Have fun and good luck!
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Please find the rules in the flyer. Submissions due no later than Monday, May
2nd, no exceptions. Have fun and good luck!
Moving Out of Owen for September 2022?
As we are beginning the process for next year please let us know if your child will be moving to another school. We want to make sure their Ontario Student Records or any other important information gets forwarded to their new school. If students are moving out of the province, their Ontario Student Records stay at Owen and can be retrieved if they return to Ontario.
Grade 5 students graduating will also need to complete this form.
As we are beginning the process for next year please let us know if your child will be moving to another school. We want to make sure their Ontario Student Records or any other important information gets forwarded to their new school. If students are moving out of the province, their Ontario Student Records stay at Owen and can be retrieved if they return to Ontario.
Grade 5 students graduating will also need to complete this form.
Virtual Parenting Support Group
Please join Owen's Social Worker Catherine Lyall for this great presentation.
Want to Volunteer? Police Check Required
If you have already done a police check please see Ms Nahid in person in the office to do your annual declaration.
If you have not done one, please pick up a police check form from the office or download the police check form. It requires an office staff to witness it. Please bring this to the office ASAP if you would like to volunteer. It does take several weeks so please start this process early so you won't be disappointed!
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COVID-19 Resources
We are very excited to see how some of our activities are returning to normal. We take great care in keeping everyone safe and healthy by practising our regular covid protocols. Please continue to keep children who are sick at home to prevent illnesses from spreading at school.
Just a reminder that students, staff and volunteers must wear a mask if:
- a household member is positive at home
- students have been sick
- entered Canada from International travel.
World Autism Month
World Autism Month
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Grad Photo Re-takes and New Students - April 7th AM
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Grad Fundraisers
We have been working really hard on lots of different initiatives around the school for Eco club. Here are some upcoming events with more details to come:
April 11- 22: Daily light use monitoring!
Try to reduce your light usage by opening your blinds, and make sure lights and devices are off when you leave the room! Hint- we will be looking in at lunches and recesses!
Thursday April 14th: Community Clean up Day
We are asking students to bring reusable gloves to pick up in the yard at any time that is convenient for your class to do a quick yard pick up! Bags will be available in the mail room as of the 13th
Tuesday, April 19th: Take me Outside Day
Take your class outside- any activity- but get some fresh air!
Wednesday, April 20th: Earth Hour
Commit to 1 hour lights off and device free in your classroom (Except Hepa filter machines- keep those babies running!!!). Sign our GIANT pledge sheet that says we will pledge to loveour planet located in the hallway near Ms. Kuzics Gym
Thursday, April 21st: Let's Divert Textile Waste!
We will have bins set up for people to donate textile items
that are no longer useful as intended. For example, sheets with holes, clothing
that is ripped beyond repair and stained...
Friday, April 22 EARTH DAY! White Elephant Sale
More details to come from the organizers.
Spirit Day - Twin Day!
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