Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our classes have been working hard and adjusting to our first term. New classes are well on their way and assessments and evaluations are happening to gather evidence of learning for the progress reports. Consistent attendance is essential for students to succeed. We thank parents for supporting their children during these time. Just a reminder that if you have questions about your child's progress or program, please contact your child's teacher.
We are always looking at ways to have families share their culture to teach others about key holidays for their family. If you would like to create a display in our front display case, please let us know and we'll arrange a time to prepare it.
Dress appropriately as the weather is wet and cold on many days! Students will be outside for recess and gym classes.
~ Your Friendly Neighbourhood Admin Team
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Photo Re-Take Day - November 1st 2022
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Parent Council Meeting Dates (hybrid)
Save the Dates!
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
October 19, 2022
Please check the Owen Calendar for the zoom link for those participating virtually.
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Phone Calls Home are the Exception
In general, students are not permitted to call home during the school day. There are only a few rare exceptions, such as when a child is ill, hurt or has forgotten their lunch.
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No Sharing Snacks Please
For the safety of students who have life threatening allergies, please remind your child to never share their snacks with anyone. Please also avoid send any products containing peanuts or nuts in your child's lunch bag.
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Pumpkin Carving Contest
It's time to get creative while reading Owen Families! We will be hosting our annual Pumpkin Painting Contest based on your favourite book characters. All pumpkins submitted will be kept on display in the front hall for all to see. Classes will also have an opportunity to vote for their favourite pumpkin, so get your creative juices flowing!
Some pictures/examples are below.
Some rules to remember:
1) Pumpkins should be painted, not carved, as they will be kept on display.
2) Please include your child's name, class, and the character and book that the pumpkin is based on. This can be written in sharpie on the bottom of the pumpkin or on a card attached to the pumpkin.
3) All pumpkins must be submitted by Friday October 28th.
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Early French Immersion Information:
Applications for Early French Immersion "must be completed online between October 31 and November 25, 2022.
Please note:
An offer of placement in the program (not a specific school) is guaranteed to all on-time applicants.
Families with an older sibling currently in an Early French Immersion program are still required to complete an online application for the new student."
Visit the TDSB website for more information about Early French Immersion, Virtual & In-Person Information Sessions or the Application Process.
The first Information Webinar is on November 9, 2022 at 7 pm
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WEBINAR ON NOVEMBER 9
There will be another on November 16, 2022 at 10 am
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WEBINAR ON NOVEMBER 16
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Claude Watson School of the Arts
(Grades 4 - 8)
Each year, 60 students are admitted into the Grade 4 program. Students spend approximately half their day on academic curriculum (language, French, math, science, social studies, health and physical education) and the other half is spent immersed in the Arts. All students participate in dance, drama, music and visual arts. In Grade 5, students are introduced to digital arts.
In November 2022, students may apply for admission to Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Students will be admitted in Grades 5 - 8 if space is available.
In November 2022, students may apply for admission to Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Students will be admitted in Grades 5 - 8 if space is available.
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CyberARTS - Virtual Information Night
November 23rd @6:00 pm
Please join us at Don Mills Middle School for our CyberARTS Information Night Presentation.
Our goal is to help you make an informed decision about enrolling your child into our specialized program here at Don Mills Middle School.
Visit their website for more information.
Cross Country
Cross Country was a huge success this year. We are so proud of all of our Owen athletes who competed at Earl Bales.
Our grade 3 girls won and are moving on to the next level! We have 11 students moving on to the Conference Finals.
Congratulations to all the students who came early to practices, trained hard and competed on last Monday. Thank you to the parents who ran with the students during practices. Thank you Mr. Price, Ms. Kuzic, Ms. Wlodek and Mr. Albrecht for coaching.
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The Parents as Partners Conference
October 22nd and 23rd
Registration is now open for #TDSB's Parents and Caregivers as Partners Conference! Join us on October 22 and 23, 2022 to learn strategies to support your child, to connect with experts and other parents, and to hear our inspiring keynotes. Find all of the details at http://www.parentsaspartners.ca/. When you are at this page, go to Menu at the top. Here you will be able to see the Schedule. Check this tab out to see the agenda. Then go to the Pre-Conference Sessions’ tab for all of our in-person Pre-Conference sessions for both Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, 2022.
Our Pre-Conference sessions include TDSB Outdoor Education Centres, Toronto Museums and our TDSB Centre for Black Student Achievement. Transportation is available to and from all pre-conference sessions for both the Saturday and the Sunday Sessions (you will be able to indicate this on your registration form). Then, after you have looked at our Pre-Conference schedule of events, you can go to the Conference Sessions’ tab to see all of the sessions that are being offered over Zoom and the corresponding Day and Time. This will help you to plan your days. After you have determined what Pre-Conference and Conference sessions that you are going to attend, you then go to the Registration tab to register.
Please be reminded that interpretation is available for all sessions (you will be able to indicate this on your registration form).
Please share this information widely. Attached you will find templates to assist you with sharing on your Social Media.
#TDSBParentConf
Thank you,
2022 Parents and Caregivers as Partners Planning Committee
5050 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON
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Volunteer Readers Needed (French & English)
We are so excited to be able to welcome back Reading Volunteers to Owen!
If you are available and would like to volunteer, please contact Michelle Tobin at michelle.tobin-krofchick@tdsb.on.ca.
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Next Pizza Lunch is on Thursday October 20th
The dates for Pizza Lunch are:
Oct 20 and 27
Thurs Nov 3, 10, 17 and 24
Thurs Dec 1 and 8
Thank you so much to the parent volunteers who came out to help with pizza lunch this past Thursday. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to the school. Our students were so happy.
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Days of Significance
October is:
- Hispanic Heritage Month (City of Toronto)
- International Walk to School Month
- Islamic Heritage Month
- Somalian Heritage Month
- Women’s History Month
We are always looking for families to create displays in our front foyer to share their special cultural holidays. If you would like to share your special holiday, please contact the office and we'll arrange a time for you and some students to help with the display.
Some Days of Significance in the coming week are:
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If you have a particular day that you would like to bring our attention to, please contact hella.richter-glinos@tdsb.on.ca.
The list of Days of Significance that the TDSB recognizes can be found by clicking the link.
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Student News
See what are students have been up to lately
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 hella.richter-glinos@tdsb.on.ca .
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Please click here for the latest updates and newsletters.
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