Owen Family Update - Week of May 2nd, 2022

 Dear Owen Parents/Guardians,

Ms. Rosenbloom is recovering well from her surgery and continues to gain strength everyday.  She has been keeping tabs on the school, and wants to let the community know she is thinking about them. 

Ms. Sima Naymark, our acting Principal, is impressed with the staff and students of Owen and is excited to work with them in the coming weeks!

 

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Special Education Summer School - 2022

Registration Now Open!

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

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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

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In an effort to increase the promotion of TPH's School

Mobile Clinics, TPH SMCs are now included on TPH's 'Find a Mobile Clinic' website.

To access the webpage, please visit the following link - COVID-19: Pop-Up Immunization Clinics – City of Toronto and click 'Find a Mobile Clinic'

Members of the community can search for available clinics by day, week or month on the left panel.  Clinic details are updated and refreshed on a weekly

Toronto Public Health

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Want to Volunteer? Police Check Required

As we slowly transition to having visitors back at school we want to remind parents that a police check is required to volunteer at our school events, lunch programs or class trips. Police checks are mandated to ensure the safety of all students.

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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Asian Heritage Month

The TDSB is proud to recognize May as being Asian Heritage Month.   More information on events and happenings will be provided in the future.  

                           

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Jewish Heritage Month

May is also Jewish Heritage Month in the TDSB.   More information will also be provided in the coming weeks.  

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STUDENT SAFETY

Dear Parents,

This is a reminder that you need to let your child know in advance of the school day, how they will be arriving, and/or departing the school.    Will they be taking the bus?  Will they be picked up?  Who will be picking them up? 

The office should also be made aware of changes in advance. 

We have had a number of students confused and/or our bus supervisors at dismissal times recently. 

Parents of those riding the GREEN or WHITE BUS (Routes CSC0901 or PSC4962) need to be aware of a possible bus strike starting on May 6th.  This information was sent out in an email by Mr. Parkes.  

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 Student News

 See what our students have been up to lately at Owen!

CONGRATS NATE! 

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.

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