Saturday 28 January 2023

Owen Family Update - Week of January 30 2023


Dear Parents/Guardians,

It is like a winter wonderland at Owen.  We have lots of snow everywhere and the kids are loving it! So are the animals.  Watch this video of one of our neighbourhood skunks following Ms Kruklis one morning.   

We would like to thank our many parents who have donated snacks, cutlery and winter clothing to help our Owen families.  We also would like to thank our parents who Paid It Forward for our Snow Valley trip and donated a trip for a student in need.  We had approx 16 families Pay Forward to help our students in financial need.

Our community has changed over the years and we have many families new to Canada.  Our Owen community has been generous which helps these families with the transition to their new homes.

What a wonderful community we have! Thank you for keeping the Owen spirit.

~ Your Friendly Admin Team

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Parent Network Group

Do you have a child with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, or another type of special needs?  Looking to meet other parents to share stories, hear about others’ successes and struggles, learn strategies and find out how to access resources to support your child?  Join us for an evening of sharing and meet other parents. We have special guests - alumni Owen parents who will share their own experiences!
Where:  Owen PS - StaffroomWhen: Monday January 30th 2023Time:  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.This evening will be the first of a series of approx. 3-4 evenings.  Each meeting will have a different focus. Parents will be able to provide input on topics that interest them.Topic for First Meeting:   You're not alone - Connecting with othersPlease register at https://bit.ly/ParentNetworkGroup

Childcare will be available.  If you require childcare, please fill out this form.
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Call for Snacks

We would like to thank the following families for donating snacks for this round.

- Sam Boampong (Mme Wlodek)
- Ryan Malen (Mr Rebick)
- Kaiden Pai (Ms Goldstein)
- Adriano Moini (Mme Lee)
- Lammy Tao (Ms Antoniou)
- Serena Mammola (Mme Mera)

Snacks are important and sometimes we have those who forget or didn't pack enough for the day. Students can come to the office to ask for a snack but to note these are not for students to come daily. Thank you to these families for proving these great healthy snacks! We are good for this round and will put another call once our supply is depleted.

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Missing a spoon or fork?

We are still in need of just forks.  If you have some extras please send them to the office.
We would like to thank Arya Shajari's family (Ms Yu) for donating a set to school.

If your child forgot a spoon or fork, they can come to the office to get one from the CLEAN cup.  When they are done, they can bring it to the DIRTY cup in which it will be cleaned in the dishwasher ready for the next day.

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Kindergarten Registration

If you live in the Owen PS catchment (Find My School), and your child is 4 yrs old by December 31st 2023, you can begin to register online for Junior Kindergarten on Wednesday February 1st 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Please join us for our Virtual Information night in March.  Date to be announced.

Please contact the school if you have questions about Kindergarten Registration.
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Mom's Fitness is back!

We are excited to bring back our Mom's Fitness nights to have some mom's connect with other mom's and Owen staff to have great conversation and activity without kids. In the past we ran various activities such as basketball, volleyball, Zumba and circuit training to offer a variety of activities. We will have more variety throughout the year. No experience or skill needed! Many moms are at various skill levels and we are all learning from each other.

Next week - Mom’s Basketball!
Date: Wednesday February 8th 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Any level, any experience welcome. Come out for a fun hour of play. This is for moms only, no children.
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Tutoring Options Available
Online Tutoring:


"Online, flexible tutoring options are now available for TDSB students
through  Brainfuse and Paper!  


TDSB is not operating online tutoring services. This means that TDSB staff will not be present during tutoring sessions.

Parents/Guardians/Caregivers and/or Students (18 years or older) who wish to participate in one of these free online tutoring services should contact the company directly to learn more about their services and the registration process." 

Community-Based Tutoring:


"The TDSB is working with the following agencies to provide free, community-based tutoring services to students in their neighbourhoods.


Parents/Caregivers/Guardians can contact the organizations directly for tutoring."


BridgeTO Youth                                         


Parents Engaged in Education             





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Marvelous & Mind-Boggling Math
aka M&M Math

See this video on how to play.

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How to Smooth Transitions and Avoid Meltdowns

You need to leave soon, but your child is immersed in a video game, and your countdown isn't working. Many children with ADHD and autism have difficulty with task switching — especially when the activity they have to stop is one they enjoy. | Practical strategies to help kids move on »
“It’s Time To Go!” How to Smooth Transitions and Avoid Meltdowns
Difficulty:

Red:Wins: 0
Blue:Wins: 0
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Fun Activities for the Whole Family

10 Family Friendly Activities in Toronto this Winter:
 https://www.blogto.com/radar/2022/11/family-friendly-activities-toronto-winter/

Family Fun Toronto January Event Guide:  
https://www.familyfuncanada.com/toronto/january-event-guide/

Parks and Recreatio Programs and March Break CampTO: 
http://efun.toronto.ca/      

Toronto Public Library Programs :
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs-and-classes/kids-and-families/

Ideas for Science at home from the Ontario Science Centre:
 https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/science-at-home
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French Immersion Application Process
Please note there are no extensions for applications.
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Lunchroom Supervisors

At Owen Public School we have 9 amazing Lunchroom Supervisors who ensure our students' safety and well-being every day. Please join usin welcoming Fatemeh Hosseini as the newest permanent addition to our Lunchroom Supervisor Team.

Owen Parents/Guardians, if you are interested in helping out as an Occasional Lunchroom supervisor when one of them is absent, please apply online:

https://tdsb.sabacloud.com/Saba/Web_spf/CA1PRD0033/jobs-Support/career/jobdetail/jobrq000000000002481

Job Qualifications and Requisite skills:
  • Experience working with children and setting up activities and programs that are age-relevant
  • A genuine interest in working with students
  • Proven record of attendance and punctuality
  • Willingness to assume a wide variety of duties
  • Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with students, parents, staff and the general public
  • Ability to work as a team player
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification is an asset

Once you receive a response from TDSB, please forward the email to hella.richter-glinos@tdsb.on.ca so we can set up an interview for you.
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Hot Lunch Options

Hot lunches are back at Owen! Please refer to these flyers for more information on ordering.  Please note the dates of your orders as some students are arriving at school without lunch on these dates.  Any questions you have about concerns with the orders, please contact the vendors directly.

 Kid's Kitchen February flyer (For Friday lunches)

Hero Burger Flyer (For Monday lunches) 

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Pizza Lunch - Thursday February 2nd, 2023

Please note that pizza's are pre-ordered and cannot be requested the day of.
If you have questions about School Cash Online, please contact nahid.vashghani@tdsb.on.ca.
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Please help with our Front Foyer Displays


"During the month of February, the Toronto District School Board is proud to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Peoples of African Descent to Canada and the world."

 (https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/docs/Accessible_AfricanHMFeb2022_Updated.pdf)


 


If your family celebrates these days of significance or heritage months and you wish to lend some decorations that we could put on display, please send these in with your child's name on them (so we can return them) to the attention of Ms. Richter-Glinos.  If you have time to help put together the displays please email hella.richter-glinos@tdsb.on.ca.  

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Days of Significance


February is: African Heritage (Black History) Month

"During the month of February, the TDSB proudly recognizes African Heritage (Black History) Month. It is an occasion to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of peoples of African descent to Canada and the world. The chosen theme for 2022-2023 is Black Joy.


The theme of Black Joy was selected this year by the African Heritage Month Volunteer Planning Committee. This academic school year, "Joy" is one of TDSB's two overarching priorities. The first priority being the importance of joy, engagement and belonging in our schools as a foundation for academic achievement and student success; and the second priority being the elimination of disproportionate outcomes for students. Black Joy emulates how Black People have been able to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally as a People and as a Community, despite the systemic barriers and oppression faced."

For more details please visit:  https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Home/ctl/Details/mid/42863/itemId/60

February is also: Chinese Heritage Month


The TDSB honours the stories and identities of our students each and every day. In February, we recognize Chinese Heritage Month.
 
For more information follow https://twitter.com/tdsbChineseHM


As mentioned above...

"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:



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 our 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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