Dear Owen Families,
Welcome to a new week of learning at Owen Public School.
On Friday we will have our Remembrance Day Assembly. We look forward to welcoming our special guest, S Lt. Christopher Bobotsis, a Naval Officer with HMCS YORK.
Progress reports are underway. They will be sent the week of November 13th*. Teachers will be contacting you to arrange parent/guardian - teacher conferences.
We would like to remind parents/guardians of a few things:
1) Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. We will not be letting students into the building before 9:04 AM.
2) If you are planning to pick your child up early, it must be before 3PM. We are trying to ensure uninterrupted instructional time from 3-3:40 PM.
3) Follow safety rules and staff instructions when using the kiss and ride. There is no passing, no driving through the parking lot and no drivers getting out of the vehicle allowed.
- 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
Tues. Oct. 31st
- Hallowe'en
Mon. Nov. 6th
- Early French Immersion applications open (see below)
Tues. Nov. 7
- Parent Support Network Postponed
Wed. Nov. 8
- National Indigenous Veteran's Day
Thurs. Nov. 9
- Photo Retake Day
Fri. Nov 10.
- Remembrance Day Assembly
Thurs. Nov. 16th
- School Council Hybrid meeting 6:30-8:00 (see Google Calendar for Zoom link)
Fri. Nov. 24th
- Fall Affair Mixer - Owen Library 7 pm (see flyer below)
Fri. Dec. 1st
- deadline to apply for Early French Immersion (see below)
Tues. Dec. 5th
- tentative date for Winter Concert
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Parent Council Messages:
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Click Here to Read the
Parent Council Newsletter.
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Energy Drinks and Sports Drinks
It has come to our attention that some students are having energy drinks at school. These are not meant for children. Did you know that one very popular Energy drink contains 200mg of caffeine, per 12 oz. can? An extra large mug of coffee that is the same size contains 136.1 mg of caffeine. Energy drinks have nearly double the caffeine of coffee! On the lables of many Energy Drinks it states that their product is not recommended for children under the age of 18.
Sports drinks are also not recommended for children as they are very high in sodium and sugar. Please do not send your child to school with energy drinks or sports drinks. The best drink is water.
Lost and Found Items
Thank you Olivia B for cleaning up the Lost and Found. Parents/Guardians if you recognize anything, please ask your child to retrieve their items.
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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 🔗Application Link.
More information about the Early Immersion Program is available in 🔗22 languages, or families may join one of the 🔗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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Hero Burger School Lunches
START DATE: Monday 23rd October, 2023
-Service days for Owen Public School: Monday and Friday every week
-Orders are easily placed through schoolcashonline.com
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-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
(More details on the kindergarten lunch will be provided soon.)
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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Lunch and After School Programs
This is the second week of Lunch and After School Programs. Please remind your children to attend the sessions for which you have signed them up. For quick reference, here is the weekly schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14lqV_QVfS6vwVm9EVLLLqElRyCHwQbNHF5G8teqsHEg/edit?usp=sharing
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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 1-9 is:
November is:
|
Sunday to Saturday |
05 – 11 |
Treaties
Recognition Week |
Government
of Ontario |
|
|
Monday to
Friday |
06 – 10 |
GLSEN Ally
Week |
Gay,
Lesbian, Straight Education Network |
|
|
Tuesday |
07 |
Inuit Day |
Inuit
Circumpolar Council Canada |
|
|
Wednesday |
08 |
National
Indigenous Veterans’ Day |
Indigenous
Peoples (Veteran Affairs Canada) |
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1605286948270/1605287188462 |
|
Saturday |
11 |
Remembrance:
Veterans’ Day |
Government
of Canada |
http://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/history/after-the-war/remembrance/remembrance-day/ |
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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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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*In a previous edition of Owen Online the date for progress reports was incorrect. They will go home the week of the 13th.
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