BOWMORE RD BULLETIN

Friday, February 23, 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

Dear Bowmore Families,

We had lots of excitement this week as our Intermediate students went skiing to Snow Valley in Barrie, Ontario. The ski trip was organized by Mr. Bob Comendador and we truly appreciate all his work in coordinating all our ski trips this year for our grades 4-8 students.  Secondly we wanted to extend congratulations to Mr. John Clarke who will be leaving us on Fri. March 1, 2024 to become the Acting Vice Principal at Roden PS. In his place we welcome Mr. Daniel Sooley who will take on the junior/intermediate Phys.Ed and Health program. 

Next week on Tues. Feb. 27, 2024, we are proud to welcome D.O. Gibson who will be presenting the History of Black Canadians through rap to all of our students in Grades JK-8. Duane Gibson aka D.O. is a Guinness World Record setting rapper and York University graduate that has been inspiring hundreds of thousands of youth since 2001. Gibson has had several videos play on MuchMusic and Drake even made a cameo in one of them. He has been profiled on CBC, City TV News, Global, Toronto Star and even guest co-hosted Entertainment Tonight Canada Live. D.O.’s message to youth is that setting goals and persevering is the key to success. Growing up in communities where he was the only Black Canadian child, D.O. learned what it is like to be different from the crowd at an early age. He confronted bullies, dealt with racism, and overcame shyness by believing in himself and following his goals. D.O.’s message to youth is that “Can’t nobody hold you down!”For his full bio and more information visit: http://staydriven.com/about-d-o/

Upcoming Events

The Urban Indigenous Education Centre and Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School invite you to join Bowmore’s Community Drum Social & Feast.

Date:      Tuesday February 27th, 2024

Time:      5:00-7:00 pm   

Feast:     6:00 pm

Opening and Closing: Elder Dorothy Peters

Invited Drum: Bkwene Miikan Singers

Indigenous Drumming & Singing, Culture & Food

Everyone is welcome!!! 

If you have any questions, please contact Tessa.sill@tdsb.on.ca.

Bowmore Caregiver Workshop: Social Media and Online Safety

Bowmore School Council is hosting a free Caregiver Education Evening with Paul Davis speaking about "Empowering Parents in the Digital Age: Social Media and Online Safety"

Date: Friday March 1st 2024

Time: 6pm-7:30pm

Location: Bowmore Senior Gym

This session is for parents and caretakers of students of all ages K-8, the speaker believes that the sooner we are equipped, the better.

Paul Davis will speak to students, Gr 4-6 and 7-8 during the day, and in the evening he will speak to the parents and caregivers at 6pm - 7:30pm in the Sr Gym. This will be a free event. The evening session will deal with some serious topics and may not be appropriate for children, so free childcare will be provided.

 

 

News from the Library 

The library is in need of a shelving blitz. If you like to organize and have a couple of hours to spare during the week of February 26 to March 1st, please let Leah Jarvis know at leah.mcnabjarvis@tdsb.on.ca to set up a schedule. The job is basically to go through all the shelves and put things in their proper place. The #Shelfies do a great job but with over 20,000 books in our collection and 1000 students visiting the library every 10 days a little extra 'deep cleanse' is needed. Thank you for any time you are willing to give! 

The Read-A-thon is going strong with our "Leap into Reading' theme. Many students are tracking their minutes and are very proud of themselves. Continue to read, read, read and hand in your tracking sheets to Mrs. Jarvis by Monday, March 4th. Many prizes to be won! A bookmark making contest begins this week. Listen to announcements for details and the bookmark template can be picked up in the library. 

Our Forest of Reading book clubs started last week with over 60 students participating! Grade 4-6 is Tuesday at lunch and Grade 7/8 will be Fridays at lunch. Primary students will be participating in the Forest of Reading program in their classrooms. A great program to celebrate Canadian authors. 

As a heads up, the library along with the #Shelfies will be running a used book sale in May. We will be looking for book donations that are in excellent used condition. You may start sending in any donations to be brought to the library from now until May. More details will come out in the spring but books will be sold and all proceeds will go towards purchasing new items for the library (bean bag chairs, chess tables, books, etc) 

Lastly, we are in need of some donations of puzzles. If you have a used puzzle that you are done with, consider sending it into the library. Students have really enjoyed collaborating in the library and working on various puzzles. Staff have donated some but we are looking for more.... any theme with 100-500 pieces is ideal. Thank you! Thank you for your continued support of our amazing library. 

Happy Reading, Bowmore! Leah Jarvis

 

Dear Bowmore Families, 

Please find below the invitation to our next school council meeting. These meetings are a great way to learn about what's going on in the school community, to connect and to ask questions.  All are welcome and encouraged to join.

We are pleased to offer this meeting in a hybrid format - both in person and online.  Please indicate your preferred attendance on the RSVP link.  Only those who RSVP that they are attending online will receive the link to join.

If you are attending in person and require child care please indicate that on the form as well.  We will provide cheese pizza for kids onsite.  Please send them with their water bottles. 

DETAILS:

Date: Monday, February 26, 2024 (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A MONDAY)

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

Location: Bowmore Road PS, staff room, 2nd floor or virtually

Please click here to RSVP  by Friday, February 23rd at noon so that we can plan accordingly.

Hope to see you there! 

Leah, Council Chair

Safe and Caring Committee Update

As a means to promote school belonging, we are proposing that the last Friday of the month be a Spirit Day.  This month, we are asking that all students wear a favourite hat or toque on Friday, March 1st 2024.  Next month, students will be asked to wear their pyjamas to school on Thursday March 28th 2024 (as Friday March 29th is Good Friday and a holiday).    

On Wednesday, February 28th 2024, we are asking that all students wear pink to school to honour Pink Shirt Day, an annual event against bullying, held in Canada and New Zealand. Participants wear pink shirts and attend or host informative events to raise awareness about bullying, particularly in schools. Pink Shirt Day was started in 2007 in Canada, where it is held on the last Wednesday of February each year. 

Bowmore Olympics

Hello Bowmore adults! We are planning a Bowmore Olympics to celebrate, learn and experience some diverse Olympic Sports fun.   The Olympic date has been scheduled for March 25th 2024 and a rain date for March 26th 2024 during the school day. 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 (Grade 1-6 FI Prep Teacher)

Spring Concert

Bowmore School is happy to announce the Junior Grades(Gr.4-6) Spring concert is scheduled for May 23rd from 5-6pm. If you have questions please contact your child's teacher.

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

Grade 7 and 8 Auditions for Bowmapalooza

We will be having auditions for Bowmapalooza the week before March break: March 4th at lunch and March 5th after school. The show will be in the evening in May. For more info please see flyerBowmapalooza Auditions 2024.pdf 

Thank you, Mr. Sekdorian

 

Grade 7 & 8 Parents/Caregivers: Final Vaccination Clinic 

Your final vaccination clinic is scheduled on Thursday April 18, 2024 at 9am- 2:45pm

The following vaccines will be given:

• Second dose of hepatitis B and human papillomavirus vaccines to Grade 7 students

• Hepatitis B, meningococcal, and human papillomavirus vaccines to Grade 7 & 8 students who missed the 1st clinic.

If parents have any questions related to immunization, they should be directed to call Toronto Health Connection at 416-338-7600, press option 2.

 

STUDENT NUTRITION PROGRAM: Week of Feb. 26

Mon - Fig Bar, Apples

Tues - Breton Crackers, Cheese

Wednesday - Banana Oat Bars, Tangerines

Thursday - Yogurt, Banana/Pears

Friday - Cereal

Week at a glance

Monday February 26 - Day 8 - African and Chinese Heritage Month continues

• (11:45 am) YEP meets with Grade 8 and Grade 1/2 students for literacy initiatives

• (11:45am)Intermediate Young Women’s Movement Meeting in Room 106

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

• Parent Council Meeting 6-7:30 pm in the staff room

• Days of Significance: Ayyam-i-Ha(Bahai)

Tuesday February 27 - Day 9 

• (8:00 am) Girls Volleyball Practice Team 3

• D.O. Gibson(Black Canadian Rapper) performance for Grade K-6 and 7&8- Senior Gym

• (11:45 am) YEP meets with Grade 8 social justice team 

• (11:45 am-12:35 pm): Bowmore Senior Choir

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

• (3:30 pm-4:15 pm): Gr. 6-8 Swim team practice

• Community Drum Circle and Feast 5-7pm- Senior Gym

Wednesday February 28- Day 10 - PINK SHIRT DAY 

• (8:00 am) Girls Volleyball Practice Team 3

• (12 pm):   Girls Volleyball Practice Team 3

• 12:00 pm-12:45 pm): Bowmore Jr Choir-Room 1B 

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

• (3:30 pm-4:15 pm): Swim Team practice Gr. 6-8

Thursday February 29- Day 1 

• (8:00 am -9:00 am): Gr.6-8 Swim team practice

• (8:15 am): Concert Band Practice

• (8:30 am): Grade 7/8 Team 3 Volleyball tournament at Market Lane Jr. and Sr. P.S.

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

• Grade 7 Open house 5-6 pm- Senior Gym 

Friday March 1st - Day 2 - BOWMORE SPIRIT DAY (Favourite Hat)

•  (8 am):  Hockey Team @ Ted Reeve Arena

•  (3:30pm):  Team B Senior Boys Basketball Practice- Senior Gym

• Parent Caregiver Workshop 6pm -7:30 pm in the Sr. Gym

Sincerely,

Georgia, Kosta and Jacqui