Dear Families,

All schools will be closed for the winter holidays from Monday, December 23, 2024, to Friday, January 3, 2025. Classes will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.

We wish you a safe, restful, and joyous holiday season!

Sincerely,
Bruce, Jacquie, Kosta 

 

 

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.

 

Daily Announcements!   

 

Keep an eye out for the latest updates. Check the Daily Announcements Page for more messages. 

Friday, December 20, 2024 - Day 4

Hello Bowmore!

Office - Over the break, we will be celebrating many holidays. 

Days of Significance: Yule is a winter festival historically observed by the Germanic peoples that was incorporated into Christmas on December 21st.

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among many communities around the world.

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on December 26th. Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities, with many people choosing to shop for deals on Boxing Day.

Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West, East, as well as Southeast Africa.

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE.

Office - Today is our last day together. Wishing you and your families a restful and happy holiday.  We will be back at school on Monday, Jan 6th, 2025.

 

Have a wonderful day of learning!

 

  

 

 

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

 

2024- 2025 Please donate to Bowmore Cares!

 

Bowmore students have been learning about the importance of compassion, empathy, philanthropy and helping those in need within our community. Please join us in assisting some of our Bowmore Families for the Holiday Season and throughout the year.

 

The following items can be donated, such as new toothbrushes, hand or body creams, wipes, other toiletries, winter hats, scarfs, gloves etc. If you would like to donate, please send your child with the donated items to their classroom. Monetary donations are also accepted through our online school cash online.

 

Bowmore Cares. School Cash Online Link: To be shared soon.

 

Tax receipts are issued for donations over $10.00. The last day to donate items for Bowmore Cares will be on Friday, December 6, 2024. Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity.

 

Sincerely,

 

Bowmore Cares Committee

 

Family Resources

 

Bowmore Song: Through the years

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