Bowmore School Council Meeting
Dear Bowmore Families,
The Bowmore School Council warmly invites all parents and caregivers to attend its next meeting on Tuesday, January 21, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the school staffroom. This meeting is being offered in person only as the Council continues to look for a volunteer to assist with the technology required to offer an online attendance option. Child care is available on-site, with cheese pizza offered for the kids. Please bring your own water bottles.
Please RSVP here by Sunday, January 19, at 4 pm so that we can plan accordingly.
We hope to see you there!
Bowmore School Council
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Friday, January 17, 2025
Hello Bowmore!
Today is a PA Day. There is no school.
Have a great weekend.
Bowmore Cares Fund
At Bowmore, we believe that all students should be able to participate in school events and activities without financial barriers. The Bowmore Cares Fund is a community-supported fund, managed by the school, that assists families within our Bowmore community who may need extra support to participate in school programs and events, including spiritwear.
For more information on accessing or contributing to the Bowmore Cares program, please contact Vice Principal Kosta Flegas at Konstantinos.Flegas@tdsb.on.ca.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY (PA) DAY
January 17, 2025
During the school year, TDSB school staff participate in several Professional Activity (PA) Days. On these days, while students remain at home, there is an opportunity for our staff to engage in professional learning or communication with parents through parent-teacher conferences, which directly impacts and enhances student learning.
As per the Ministry of Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) 151, Professional Activity Days Devoted to Provincial Education Priorities, school boards must designate three Ministry-mandated PA Days. This year, these PA days will focus on the priority areas of Literacy, Mathematics, Curriculum Implementation, Student Well-being, School Safety, and Violence Prevention. Active staff participation on these days is crucial to achieving the TDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan priorities.
Please find information about the January 17, 2025, PA Day below.
Friday, January 17- Elementary Assessment and Reporting
Length: Full Day (in-person and remote options)
Description: Elementary teachers will be engaged in Assessment and Reporting activities.
Bowmore Nutrition
Dear Bowmore Families,
We hope this message finds you well. As we navigate through another school year, we find ourselves in a position where we must humbly ask for your help!
The student nutrition program benefits from government grants; however, these funds only partially cover our operating costs. We rely on the generosity of our community to bridge the gap. While contributions are entirely voluntary, any donation you can make is invaluable in sustaining this essential service.
Here’s a snapshot of the program’s impact and needs:
- We operate a snack program for 174 days annually, serving 1025 students.
- Daily operating costs range between $820 and $1050.
- The annual budget is approximately $174,000, with government grants covering $80,000.
- This leaves a shortfall of $94,000 for the school year.
In the past, we've been fortunate to have a surplus, largely due to additional funding during COVID-19 closures. However, these reserves are depleting, and we find ourselves in need of your generosity more than ever.
Contributions can be made through School Cash Online or via the Toronto Foundation For Student Success (TFSS) at the following link, where you will receive an official tax receipt. We also encourage you to share the TFSS link with extended family and friends who might be willing to support our program.
Your support means the world to us and to the students who benefit from the program. Thank you for considering this request and for being a valued part of the Bowmore community.
*NEW* Direct to TFSS – Website Donation Procedure
For donations made through the TFSS website for your school SNP:
Donations can be made to your SNP through the TFSS donation page here: https://tfss.ca/donate/schoolsites-snp /OR scan the Online Donation QR Code
1. Choose the option either a one-time donation or a recurring donation (this will recur indefinitely until notified)
2. Select your donation contribution
3. Choose the school from the drop-down
4. Complete the donor information, as this will be shown on the tax receipt
5. Once all is confirmed, “Give Securely” will prompt payment information
6. Enter payment information.
Many Thanks
The Nutrition Team
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