BOWMORE RD BULLETIN
Friday, December 8, 2023 
80 Bowmore Rd Toronto, ON M4L 3J3 Tel: (416) 393-9450
Principal: Georgia Chatzis - Georgia.Chatzis@tdsb.on.ca,
Vice-Principal: Jacquie Neveu - Jacqueline.Neveu@tdsb.on.ca
Vice-Principal: Kosta Flegas - Konstantinos.Flegas@tdsb.on.ca
Visit the Bowmore School Website for more information about our programs and events: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/bowmore/
Dear Bowmore Families,
As we enter the month of December, anticipation of events begin with the start of Advent for our Christian communities. Moreover, our Jewish families begin Hanukkah - Chag Sameach - as the first candle was lit on Thursday Dec. 7 and continues through until Friday December 15. At Bowmore PS, on Wed. Dec. 6, 2023 we had a presentation from the LiveDifferent organization for our intermediate students which focused on changing ourselves and the world around us by embracing different lifestyles. A peer mentorship group has been formed to develop leadership skills on helping students develop empathy. As well we have created a reading mentorship group where our grade 8 students will read at lunch time with grade 1 and 2 students. And our grade 7 students with our grade 3 and 4 students will work to build STEM projects at lunch. This week we are preparing for our concert - please find the schedule in this bulletin. On Dec. 15, 2023 our student council will be hosting a bake sale before school, recess and at lunch - funds from this sale will go to help reduce the cost for the Ski trip for our intermediate students.
Winter Concert
Our Winter Concert is taking place in the senior gym on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at 5:00 pm for the Kindergarten classes. Kindergarten students are to arrive at their classrooms at 4:40pm. Doors to the gym will open at this time. Please report to your child’s classroom to pick up after the performance.
The following classes will be participating:
Mr.Seater
Ms. Gatt
Ms. Clarke-Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Ms. Vanden
Ms. Aivalis
At 6:30pm in the senior gym on Tuesday December 12th, 2023 our primary and some junior classes will perform in the winter concert. Students are to arrive at their classrooms by 6:10pm. Students are to be picked up from their classrooms after their performance.
The following classes will be participating:
Ms. Mallett
Ms. Muir
Mrs. Rahbek
M Lambert
Mme Connors
M Adamson
Mrs. Wilson
M Jacobs
Ms. Del Aguila
Mme Ferris
Ms. Williams
Mme Kerr
Junior Choir
A message from the Bowmore Student Health and Humanity Club:
On Tuesday, December 12th, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm is the Bowmore winter concert! Be sure to bring money so you can purchase some tasty snacks from Bowmore's student-run Health & Humanity club. The price range is from $1- $4, and 100% of the proceeds will go to charity. The charities that have been selected are Engage and Change, Nellie's, Second Harvest, the Children's Book Bank and Reach for the Rainbow. Treats will include cupcakes, brownies, rice crispy squares and a wide variety of cookies. Thanks to the bake sale, you won't just be savouring the sound of Bowmore's talented student singers, but also delicious flavours from our talented student chefs!
Thank you for your support -Student Health & Humanity Club
Grade 8-9 Transition
Wondering about Grade 9? Want answers to questions?
LINK: TDSB Grade 8 Course Selection (myblueprint.ca)
Please visit our school website for more information about secondary school programs. https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/bowmore/
Central Student Interest Programs Dates
Round 1
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Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 7, 2023)
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Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 13, 2023)
Round 2
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Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 14, 2023)
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Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 20, 2023)
Go to the TDSB's Beyond Grade 8 Resources for Families webpage: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Going-to-High-School/Beyond-8 or Visit our school website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/bowmore/
Go to the TDSB's Beyond Grade 8 Resources for Families webpage:
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Going-to-High-School/Beyond-8
Course selection takes place in January. The information and links will assist Grade 8 students and families in planning:
Please note: There is a ‘Translate’ button at the top of the TDSB website that will translate the contents of the web pages to your preferred language.
Effective November 30th, 2023: *NEW* Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Helpline 9-8-8
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) through the Canadian Radio and Television Corporation (CRTC) has announced on November 30th, 2023 a national three digit Mental Health and Suicide Prevention hotline number, 988, will be in effect.
CMH’s new role in leading the development of 988 service delivery in Canada builds on their experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada, previously known as the Canada Suicide Prevention Service. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has been selected as the organization to lead the coordination of service delivery for the national three-digit number.
In the face of increased demand for crisis services, 9-8-8 provides:
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A number that’s easy to remember in a crisis situation.
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Support in English and in French, by phone and text.
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Quick access to support from trained responders, available 24/7/365.
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High quality, evidence-based, equitable suicide prevention and crisis support for everyone in Canada.
For more information about 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, visit https://988.ca.
More information is also available at 9-8-8 | CAMH and 9-8-8 number for mental health and suicide prevention | CRTC
Middle French Immersion (Grade 4 Entry) Application Information and Timelines
Middle French Immersion (Grade 4 entry) Application Deadline - For families interested in the Toronto District School Board's system-wide French Immersion Program, we offer an online process to apply for Middle French Immersion (begins in Grade 4). To apply to the Middle French Immersion Program for September 2024, applications must be completed online between January 8 and February 2, 2024. Families with an older sibling currently in a Middle French Immersion program are still required to complete an online application for the new student. For more information, please visit: Middle French Immersion or the Application Process. Interested families can apply via the Application Link.
At any time, please visit the TDSB French website to view a video that provides information about the TDSB French Language programs as well as the application and placement process in the Early French Immersion and the Middle French Immersion programs. More information about the Middle French Immersion Program is available in 22 languages, or visit the Information Sessions website for related links to join a live zoom webinar about the application process
TDSB Virtual Community Fair: Introduction to Lead Autism Supports Community Agencies
Join us as we invite Lead Agency Representatives that support students with Special/Complex Needs. These agencies include Autism Ontario, Strides Toronto, Lumenus Community Services, Geneva Centre For Autism, and SAAAC Autism Centre. Get firsthand information about these agencies’ programs and services such as Autism Supports, Behaviour Therapy Supports (ABA Therapy), Service Navigation, Respite and much more. Get the opportunity to connect with these agencies as you continue to support your loved ones.
Speakers: Autism Ontario, Geneva Centre For Autism, Lumenus Community Services, Strides Toronto and SAAAC Autism Centre.
When: Monday, December 11th, 2023, from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon and the same information will be repeated on Monday, December 18th, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 255 846 447 429
Passcode: 3BWFVF
Download Teams | Join on the web
For more information send email to virtualfairinfo@tdsb.on.ca Or call Larena Case at 416-570-3314 or Maria Antonia Aymerich at 416-524-1930 or Vanessa Wong at 647-229-0730.
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: https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/209155/153/False/True
Tax receipts are issued for donations over $10.00. The last day to donate items for Bowmore Cares will be on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023. Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity.
Sincerely,
Bowmore Cares Committee
STUDENT NUTRITION PROGRAM
Week of Dec 11
Mon - Rice Cakes, Pear/Banana/Apple
Tues - Cheese, Apple
Wednesday - Banana Oat Bars, Tangerines
Thursday - Yogurt, Apples
Friday - Popcorners
Week at a glance
December 11 - Day 6
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Grade ⅞ Girls Volleyball Tryout (7:45am)-senior gym
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Sports: (3:30 pm) - Senior Boys Basketball Practice- senior gym
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Days of Significance- Human Rights Day - Dec. 10
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Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal
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Grade ⅞ - Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Presentation
December 12 - Day 7
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8am Junior Girls Basketball - senior gym
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Grade ⅞ - Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Presentation
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Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal
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Kindergarten Winter Concert 5pm - 6pm- Senior Gym
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Primary Winter Concert 6:30pm-7:30pm- Senior Gym
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Grade ⅞ - Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Presentation
December 13 - Day 8
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7:45am-9am - Gr. ⅞ Girls Volleyball Team tryout- senior gym
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12pm- 12:45pm - Junior Choir Practice in Room 1B
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Sports: (3:45 pm) Jr. Girl Basketball-Senior Gym
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Days of Significance- Birthday of Imam Aga Khan
December 14 - Day 9
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7:45am-9am Grade ⅞ Girls Volleyball Team tryout
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3:40pm -Senior Boys Basketball Practice
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School Improvement Planning- Intermediate grades
December 15 - Day 10
Sincerely - Georgia Chatzis, Jacquie Neveu and Kosta Flegas