Dear Owen Families,
It was lovely visiting with so many of you at the Fall Affair Mixer. Thanks to the hard work of our many volunteers. We are grateful to our wonderful sponsors! There were delicious appetizers, mocktails, coffee, tea and desserts. There was a Created-at-Owen Art Auction, and a Silent Auction, all proceeds of which will support enhancements to the Math, Art, Music and Physical Education Programs at Owen. Then the DJ got the dancing going. A good time was had by all.
This week is shaping up to be a busy one:
- Wednesday November 29th will be our First Caring and Safe Schools Committee Meeting.
- This Friday December 1st, is the deadline to apply for Early French Immersion.
- Friday is also the day of the grade 4 and 5 trip to Scotiabank Arena to attend the Raptors 905 game. If you haven't already done so, please make sure you have used Permission Click to give your child permission to attend. We know that this is a popular trip but we don't have more that one or two parent volunteer spots available per class. All volunteers need to have a clear police check.
- On Tuesday December 5th at 6:30 we are looking forward to celebrating the Winter Fun Concert.
- the Admin Team
Acting-Principal - sima.naymark@tdsb.on.caVice-Principal - hella.richter-glinos@tdsb.on.caOffice Administrator - nahid.vashghani@tdsb.on.caAM Secretary - vesna.bozic@tdsb.on.ca
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Upcoming Dates
Wed. Nov. 29
- Caring and Safe Schools Committee Meeting 11:55 AM -12:25 PM
Fri. Dec. 1st
- Raptors 905 trip for grades 4 and 5 9:30 AM -3:30 PM
- deadline to apply for Early French Immersion (see below)
Tues. Dec. 5th
- Winter Fun Concert 6:30 PM
Fri. Dec. 8th
- PA Day - No School
Fri. Dec. 23rd
- last day of school before winter holidays
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For weeks Owen students have been preparing for the Winter Fun Concert. Now it is almost here. Please plan to join us next Tuesday from 6:30 PM.
That evening we will have baskets where we will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Daily Bread Food Bank. "With 2.53 million food bank visits between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. That is a 51% increase year-over-year, and the highest annual increase ever."
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Caring and Safe Schools 2023 2024
Students, parents, educators, caretaking and administrators all work together as a team at Owen to address issues related to school safety.
The Caring and Safe Schools Committee survey indicated that Wednesday is the most convenient day for committee members and Tuesday is the second most popular day. So, our first meeting will be on Wednesday November 29th from 11:55 AM -12:25 PM. The next will be on a Tuesday and the third on a Wednesday again. If you would like for us to send you the zoom link and agenda, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/5jRWNWspDyszD6qd6
Even if you can’t make it to a meeting it would help a lot if if parents/guardians would please support us with the following:
1) Please reinforce what we are teaching the children about avoiding any and all rough / fighting / hitting / wrestling games.
2) Please discuss with your children that the only places for running are the gym or school yard and to please watch where they are going when they are running.
3) Please do not bring Pokémon or other valuables to school since they are often at the center of disputes between children.
4) Let the office know if you become aware of an issue rather than intervening directly.
A gentle reminder:
Especially at school but also outside of school, it is incredibly supportive of our efforts to establish a respectful school climate here at Owen, when adults model positive interactions in front of our students.
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Early French Immersion
begins in Junior Kindergarten
Applications Open:
November 6, 2023
Deadline to Apply:
December 1, 2023
Information Sessions will
be available in November.
Learn More:
For more information and to apply
online: www.tdsb.on.ca/french
Early French Immersion (JK entry)
November 6th to December 1st, 2023 (4 weeks) – Central Application Process
For families interested in the Toronto District School Board's Early French Immersion Program, we offer an online process to apply. The entry point to Early French Immersion is Junior Kindergarten. An offer of placement in the program (not a specific school) is guaranteed to all eligible on-time applicants. While every effort is made to place students in the school identified as their area French Immersion school, this not always possible. Students may be redirected to another school with available program space.
Families with an older sibling currently in an Early French Immersion program and who will be in attendance next year are still required to complete an online application for the new student. They are asked to select the “sibling option” within the online application. Interested families can apply via the đź”—Application Link.
More information about the Early Immersion Program is available in đź”—22 languages, or families may join one of the đź”—Information Sessions via live zoom webinar for more information about the application process.
Please note:
The deadline to apply to the program is December 1, 2023.
If a parent/caregiver cannot access a computer, please make an appointment and we will be happy to accommodate you at a school computer.
This e process is NOT handled on a first-come, first served basis. All applications received by the deadline are managed with the same priority.
If parents/caregivers experience difficulties, they may email at: PARS_FSL_Admin@tdsb.on.ca
A parent/caregiver may still submit an application online after the deadline passes on December 1, 2023; the application will be marked as late, and the application will be on a waitlist subject to available space until the end of September of the entry year; there is NO guarantee of placement.
Placements in French Immersion are offered based on the current home address of record in PowerSchool, NOT on location or enrolment in child care.
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A Friendly Reminder to Bring Indoor Shoes
Students are encouraged to have indoor and outdoor shoes. Indoor shoes may be left at school.
It is a safety rule, that students wear rubber soled running shoes for gym class. These can do double duty as indoor shoes.
In wet muddy weather changing shoes also helps keep the school clean.
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Hero Burger School Lunches
-Service days for Owen Public School: Monday and Friday every week
-Orders are easily placed through schoolcashonline.com
SchoolCashOnline.com: Welcome
SchoolCash Online
schoolcashonline.com
-Ordering Deadline: The ordering deadline for lunches is Sunday at 12:00 NOON for the upcoming delivery week.
Here is a folder with Hero Burger Information in which you will find:
1. Hero Burger flyer
2. How to order Guide for parents/ guardians
3. Lunchbox parent/guardian FAQ's
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Pizza Lunch
Pizza Lunch will continue on Thursdays until December 14th.
Lunch Timings
Main Lunch: 11:55 AM - 12:30 PM
Kindergarten Lunch: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Would you like to Volunteer?
Parents will supervise the Grade 5 students distributing the pizzas to ensure a smooth process. Each parent volunteer will oversee multiple classes.
Note: If you're interested in volunteering, please ensure you have a police clearance before signing up.
Sign Up Here: https://signup.com/go/wvPnZMu
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TDSB Days of Significance
In order to be equitable and respectful to all of our students and their families, we would like to provide and share information and insight into any day of significance through the Owen Online, our message board, and morning announcements.
November is:
November
December
The list of Days of Significance that the TDSB recognizes can be found by clicking the link. If you have a particular day to which you would like to bring our attention, please contact hella.richter-glinos@tdsb.on.ca.
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See what has been going on at Owen this week:
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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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