BOWMORE RD BULLETIN

Friday, February 9, 2024

     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,

On behalf of our staff and admin we would like to wish our Asian Community- Best Wishes for a Prosperous Lunar New Year which begins on Feb. 10, 2024 and is celebrated for 15 days. This Year, 2024, is the Year of the Dragon- a powerful sign linked with authority, strength and good fortune. Kung-Hei-Fat-Choi! - (Cantonese)

The Elementary Term 1 Report Card / Kindergarten Communication of Learning for your child will be sent home on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. This report card is an important reflection of your child’s progress and achievements throughout the first term. In addition to the report cards, we have scheduled Parent-Teacher interviews for Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the evening and Friday, February 16, 2024, in the morning. These interviews are a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and to strengthen the partnership between home and school. Teachers may have reached out to parents directly to schedule appointments. If you have questions about your child’s learning and would like to make an appointment please reach out to the classroom teacher as appointments are available through our online link https://parentinterview.com/s/bowmore and Parent Code 8classroom20.

 

Grade 8 Fundraiser

The Student Council will hold a Saint-Patrick's Day raffle on Wednesday, March 20th. We are now accepting donations such as School Supplies (NEW packs of markers, coloured pencils, notebooks, pens & pencils, etc), gift cards and NEW puzzles & board games. A bin in the main office will be where you may drop off your donations. We are asking to have all donations received by Thursday, February 15th. Ticket sales will be posted and available to purchase beginning Monday, February 26th–and ticket sales will end Friday, March 8th. All proceeds go towards the cost of the Grade 8 grad cruise. Thank you for your support and donations!

Thanks so much,  Ms. Decker

 

Indigenous Caregivers Circle @ Bowmore - 2024 Date (see poster below)

• Thursday, February 15th 2024

• Thursday, April 11th 2024

• Thursday, May 9th 2024

Time:           5:00-6:30 pm

Dinner:       6:00pm

Location:     80 Bowmore Rd.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/MeXbu4Mvyd8SxmiL7

 For more information, please contact: Tessa.sill@tdsb.on.ca.

 

 

Bowmore Caring and Safe Schools Message

The highest priority at the Toronto District School Board is the safety, security and well-being of the students and staff in TDSB schools and workplaces. 

Many elements go into the creation of caring, safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces. The most critical component is working through relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to build positive school climates where students and staff feel valued and cared for irrespective of identity or social standing.

PR694 section 4.3(a) outlines the necessary steps for administrators and schools to undertake with regards to consultation with stakeholders as part of this process (i.e.. school and student councils, etc.). While not the most important element in the creation of a positive school climate, security camera systems play a part in making schools and workplaces safer.  Please join our Bowmore School Council Meeting on February 26, 2024 at 6pm as part of the agenda will be the consultation process with our community for security cameras.  

 

Bowmore Olympics 

The Olympics are coming to Bowmore! We are planning a Bowmore Olympics to celebrate, learn and experience some diverse Olympic Sports fun. We need a minimum of 25 adult volunteers to have this event become reality! Please click the link to learn about the volunteering commitment and sign up to help us. Please email Laura Crook (laura.crook@tdsb.on.ca) for inquiries. 

Thank you! Judy Chin (Olympic Chair) and Laura Crook (Gr. 1-6 FI Prep Teacher)

 

The Right to Read

 

Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. 

 

Join Trustee Alexis Dawson and Trustee Michelle Aarts for a special virtual joint ward forum.  

 

TDSB Literacy staff will be on hand to provide information on TDSB Literacy Programs and how they relate to the Right to Read Report. We will also hear about the work of our schools and how parents can access resources to help their children at home. 

 

All in Davenport and Spadina - Fort York, and Beaches-East York are welcome to attend, including parents/ guardians/caregivers, students, staff, and members of school communities. We look forward to seeing you there! 

 

REGISTER HERE to confirm your interest in participating via Zoom

Details can also be found on Trustee Aarts’ website: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Ward16/ 

 

 

Bowmore Caregiver Workshop: Social Media and Online Safety

 

Hello Bowmore families,

Bowmore School Council is hosting an important event for Bowmore Parents and Caregivers on March 1st, and we want to make sure that you are aware of it.

On Friday, March 1st, Bowmore School Council will be hosting a Social Media and Online Safety speaker. Paul Davis will speak to students in Gr 4-6 and Gr 7-8 during the day, and in the evening, he will speak to the parents and caregivers from 6 pm-7:30 pm in the Sr Gym. This will be a free event. The speaker has told us that the session will be relevant to parents and caretakers of students from Kindergarten to Grade 8, he believes the sooner we are equipped, the better. 

Please note that the evening session will deal with some serious topics and may not be appropriate for children, so free childcare will be provided. We would like to invite you to attend the evening session. You will also receive an RSVP email on Monday. We ask that you take a minute to RSVP so that we can be prepared and also have enough childminders booked.

If you have any questions, you can email bowmoresc@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support!

 

 

 

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Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #2

Special Education and Inclusion is pleased to offer our second engagement session for parents/guardians/caregivers this year. Please use the links to access the flyers with more information. 

 

Morning Session – March 5th Flyer

FLYER Parent Session March 5th AM Session.pptx - Google Slides

 

Evening Session – March 6th Flyer

FLYER Parent Session March 6th PM Session.pptx - Google Slides

 Sikh Heritage Month at the TDSB: Poster and Video Challenge

Sikh Heritage Month has been proudly recognized at the Toronto District School Board during the month of April.

As part of the celebration to mark Sikh Heritage Month, all TDSB students are invited to be creative and demonstrate your talent in one of the following ways! All elementary school students from kindergarten to grade 8 are invited to create a poster, infographic text, etc. on paper or digital and all secondary school students from grades 9 to 12 are invited to create and submit a short information video, spoken word, poetry, etc., (1 to 2 min) related to theme of "Chardi Kala" (The Positive and Uplifted Site of Mind).

According to Sikh beliefs, "Chardi Kala" is a state of mind that radiates positive energy, optimistic attitude, and virtuosity. With true belief in the supreme power of God and the oneness of humanity, this state of mind can pave a way for the well-being and happiness of all.

Please see the attached for full details about eligibility and prizes. The winning entries for first place (poster and video separately) in the three divisions (K to 4; Grades 5 to 8, and Grades 9 to 12) will receive a $100 Gift Card from Chapters/Indigo.

Deadline: All entries must be submitted on or before Wednesday, March 6, 2024, by 4:00 pm.

Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact: kanwaljit.woodwal@tdsb.on.ca , maninder.rai@tdsb.on.ca  or daman.skhon@tdsb.on.ca . 

 

STUDENT NUTRITION PROGRAM: Week of Feb. 12

Mon - Triscuits, Applesauce

Tues - Cheese, Bananas/Pear

Wednesday - Snacking Rounds, Tangerines

Thursday - Popcorners

Friday - PA DAY

Week at a glance

February 12 - Day 10 -African and Chinese Heritage Month, Read-a-thon continues

• (7:30am-8:30 am)- Gr.⅞ Ice Hockey Game @Ted Reeve Arena

• 8:00am-9:00am- Grade 4-6 Girls Volleyball Practice

• (11:45am) -Intermediate Young Women’s Movement Meeting room 106

• 11:45am-Team 2 Girls Volleyball Practice

• (3:30 pm) Gr.7/8 Boys Basketball Team B- North senior gym

• Days of Significance: Chinese Spring Festival continues, Chinese and Lunar New Year’s Day, Sha’ban & Tibetan New Year

February 13- Day 1

• 8:00am-9:00am- Grade ⅞ Team 1 Girls Volleyball Practice

• Team 2 Girls Volleyball at Tournament at Valleypark MS

• 11:45-12:45pm- Bowmore Senior Choir 

• (3:30 pm) Gr.7/8 Team A Boys Basketball Practice- Gym

• Days of Significance: Shrove Tuesday 

February 14- Day 2 - Reports and IEPs go home

• 8:00am-9:00am-Grade ⅞ Team 1 Girls Volleyball Practice

• (12:00 pm -12:45 pm) - Junior Choir - Room 1B

• (12:00 pm -12:30 pm) - Grade ⅞ Girls Volleyball Practice Team 3

• (3:00 pm) Gr.7/8 Boys Basketball Practice & (3:30pm) -Team A- North senior gym

• Days of Significance: Ash Wednesday and St.Valentine’s Day

February 15 - Day 3 - 

•  8am-9am Practice -Grade ⅞ Girls Volleyball Team 1 and at Tournament at Earl Grey

• 8:15am - Concert Band

• Parent/Teacher Interviews - evening

• Caregiver Circle at 5-6:30pm  

February 16- Parent/Teacher Interviews -9am- 12pm

Sincerely,

Georgia, Kosta and Jacquie