Dear Owen Parents/Guardians,
We hope that everyone has a restful and enjoyable long weekend. If you are observing Ramadan, Ramadan Mubarak. If you are celebrating Easter, Happy Easter. If you are celebrating Passover, chag sameach. And Thursday was the Tamil New Year, so may the sun bless you with happiness, riches and glory for Puthandu!
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Special Education Summer School - 2022
The Toronto District School Board will be offering a summer program for students who receive support from the Developmental Disability Special Education Program, Physical Disability Program, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing - and who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP). These half-day programs will be held at various locations throughout the TDSB. They will support students to develop their independence through programming in the areas of functional literacy and numeracy skills, activities of daily living, communication and social skills through a creative curriculum that can include technology, physical fitness, art, music and drama. The information below will give you a brief outline of the programs.
DATES: Monday, July 4, to Friday, July 29, 2022
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LOCATIONS: Various locations
The on-line application is below. Please note that the number of students admitted will be contingent on the staff resources available. Applications must be submitted by May 2, 2022. If necessary, a selection lottery will be held on May 9, 2022, and parents will receive confirmation of acceptance shortly thereafter.
Bus transportation for students is provided and the transportation code of conduct will still apply. Please complete the application accurately. Please note - incomplete applications will not be processed.
Summer Programs Application Google Form Links only:
Elementary DD Application Link
Elementary DHH Application Link
Elementary PD Application Link
Secondary DD Application Link
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 by Monday April 18th as schools will begin creating class lists for next year.
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 by Monday April 18th as schools will begin creating class lists for next year.
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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Masks
Earlier this week, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health said he “strongly recommends” wearing a mask in indoor public spaces. Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam is also advising Canadians to continue wearing a mask, while Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, said she still recommends the use of masks indoors, especially amid an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the TDSB has prioritized the health and safety of both staff and students. While the TDSB takes its direction from the province, which does not require masks, given the increase in COVID-19 cases and the high number of absences, we as a system, are asking that all staff and students wear a well fitting mask when indoors in TDSB schools and buildings to limit the spread of COVID-19 and help minimize disruption from COVID-related absences. To be clear, this remains a personal decision.
We also want to remind you that masks are required in the following circumstances:
· - For days 6-10 after a self-isolation period of five days after a COVD-19 diagnosis. Learn more.
· - If you are identified as a close contact of someone with COVID-19. Learn more.
· - In public spaces, including schools and childcares, for the first 14 days following travel outside of Canada. Learn more.
Please continue to complete the daily screening before you come to school each day and stay home if you have not passed the screening. While not required to show verification as you enter a building, the TDSB Health Screening App is still updated and available for your use.
And, other health and safety measures that remain in place include:
· - Continuing to provide masks to staff and students upon request
· - Optimizing air quality and ventilation, including having more than 17,000 HEPA filters in all occupied classrooms and in admin sites
· - Continuing to distribute Rapid Antigen Tests to support symptomatic testing
· - Enhanced cleaning
· - Encouraging hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, such as coughing into your sleeve
Schools and all TDSB spaces will remain welcoming, respectful and safe places for all, no matter what others’ personal decisions may be. Thank you for your consideration of this important measure. We know that it is not where we expected or hoped to be but our collective actions can make a difference.
COVID-19 Resources
Please note that due to school closures this upcoming Friday April 15th and Monday April 18th courier pick up from the 7 school hubs will be temporarily paused. Courier will resume on Tuesday April 19th 2022 @ 2:00pm. Completed saliva PCR test kits can continue be dropped off directly at SickKids - 170 Elizabeth St entrance over the holiday weekend.
The Child and Youth Services Poster Contest 2022
All the Pieces of Me! What pieces make you, you?
World Autism Month
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Grad Photo Re-takes and New Students - April 7th AM
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We at the TDSB are proud to celebrate the numerous achievements of Asian-Canadians and their significant role on the global stage. This year our theme is Many Voices United as One.
We have several initiatives planned for the month of May that will be shared, but at this time we are pleased to invite all TDSB students from kindergarten to grade 12 to submit a poster design that reflects our theme. Please see the attached document for full details.
Deadline: April 25, 2022, by 11:59 pm
Should you have any questions, please contact Asian Heritage Month Volunteer Committee Members, Daniel Chan at daniel.chan@tdsb.on.ca or Sofia Saleem at sofia.saleem@tdsb.on.ca
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:
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 love our 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.
With the onset of warmer weather, we have noticed more children coming and going from school not wearing their seatbelts. It's estimated every 32 seconds, one child under the age of 13 in a passenger vehicle is involved in a crash.
With proper use of car seats, booster, and seat belts, many injuries and deaths may be prevented. Owen PS reminds families to ensure child passengers are safely secured.
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