Dear Owen Parents/Guardians,
Signing Students Out
This is just a reminder that you need to notify your child's teacher PRIOR to the school day that they will be leaving early for an appointment. Teachers are busy during the work day, and may not have time to read any last minute emails. Our office staff is also similarly engaged at different parts of the day, and cannot be interrupting learning by calling for students on the classroom phones.
It is Owen's policy that students should not be signing out of class after 3:15 pm, as the last period is already interrupted by students getting ready for the bus, or getting ready to go home.
Please try to book appointments in advance and outside of learning times.
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________________________________Asian Heritage Month at the TDSB - May 2022
We are proud to celebrate the numerous achievements of Asian-Canadians and their significant role on the global stage. This year our theme at the TDSB is Many Voices United as One
The TDSB is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. Nearly one-quarter of our students were born outside of Canada and collectively we speak more than 120 languages. According to the 2017 TDSB Student & Parent Census 40% of TDSB students self-identified as Asian.
During the month of May we are honoured to share with you several opportunities and resources to learn about the traditions, customs, and significant individuals that the Asian heritage brings:
1. A PowerPoint presentation on Asian Heritage Month reflecting our theme, Many Voices United as One, was created and will be posted to the TDSB public website www.tdsb.on.ca and internal website Heritage/History Month website under the Asian “tab” (Link: http://tdsbweb.tdsb.on.ca/equity/Heritage-History-Months/2021-2022
2. The winning posters from the Poster Contest will be posted shortly to the TDSB public website www.tdsb.on.ca and internal website Heritage/History Month website under the Asian “tab” (Link: http://tdsbweb.tdsb.on.ca/equity/Heritage-History-Months/2021-2022
Jewish Heritage Month at the TDSB - May 2022
Please continue to check back for updates on more activities, events and resources to celebrate Jewish Heritage Month at the TDSB.
Note: Resources available through TDSB Professional Library, please see the Heritage/History Month website: http://tdsbweb.tdsb.on.ca/equity/Heritage-History-Months/2021-2022/Jewish-Heritage-Month-May-2022 or Jewish Heritage Month Resource Guide: bit.ly/PLJewishHeritageMonthGuide
For more information, please visit the Jewish Heritage Month Committee webpage. If you have any questions, please contact Shari Schwartz-Maltz; shari.schwartz-maltz@tdsb.on.ca .
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African Heritage Educators’ Network – Toronto Black Educators’ Network
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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Kids Kitchen Hot Lunch Program
Do you want to order a hot lunch for your child? You can find details for Kids Kitchen Hot Lunch Program by visiting their website.
