T.A.S.M. Program at Bowmore

Bowmore PS has invited Roden parents to the following program.

Bowmore Public School presents:
The T.A.S.M. Program
Tackling Anxiety and Stress through Mindfulness

Wednesday February 3rd, 2016

Drop in between 5:45-6:30pm to visit information booths
Presentation from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Bowmore Public School
80 Bowmore Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4L 3J2
RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQL2P6T

Using our creative arts approach to education, Arts Express has developed The T.A.S.M. Program to provide children and their parents with lifelong strategies and techniques to cope with anxiety and stress, helping them effectively eliminate the stigma and discomfort of the issues for years to come.

Parents can join us in the evening for a presentation by Child and Youth Counsellor and mental health advocate, Jennifer Kay, to discuss childhood anxiety, parental intervention and how to help your child create the tools needed for a lifetime of wellness.

Extracurricular Sports and Clubs

The following is a listing of sports activities and clubs at the school:

Toronto Police (55 Division) Community Response Unit (Sports Program) – Grade 8 students: alternating Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm in the Gym. Contact: Mr. Lam
Intramurals: Indoor Soccer – Grade 8:alternating Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 in the Gym. Contact: Mr. Lam
Intramurals: Indoor Soccer- Grade 7: alternating Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30pm in the Gym. Contact: Ms. Vacrinos
Grade 5 Boy’s Volleyball – M/W/F @ 8:15 am. Contact: Mr. Poon
Grade 8 Boy’s Volleyball- T/W/ Th @8:15 am. Contact: Mr. Poon
Grade 7/8 Girl’s Volleyball – Tues/Thurs @ 8:10 am
Junior Girl’s Volleyball – Mon/Wed @8:10 am
Grade 7/8 Boy’s Basketball – Times TBA. Contact: Simon Bennett
Junior Floor Hockey House League – Tues and Thurs @ 12:10. Contact Mr. Poon
Primary Floor Hockey League – Mon and Wed @ 12:10. Contact Mr. Poon
Toronto Police “Chopped 55 Cook Off” (Nov. 11, Dec. 15, Jan. 19 and Feb. 24) (President’s Choice Cooking School – Loblaw’s – 50 Musgrave Street) (Six Grade 6 students). Contact: Steve Riddell and Carolyn Horvath.
Beep Club Fitness Test -Mondays during morning recess. Contact Mr. Poon
Club Med – every Day 1: 12:00 – 12:30 pm, in Area 45. Contact: Mrs. Stavrakos
Puzzle Club for Grade 4 – 8 – Wednesdays: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 @ 12:10. Contact: Ms. Wilhelmson and Ms. Campbell
Lego Club – every Day 3: 12:00 – 12:30 pm, in the Library. Contact: Mme. Stavrakos
Chess Club for Grade 4-6 – Every Day 3 @lunch in Area 22. Contact: Mr. Donovan and Ms. Revoredo
Photography Club for Grade 6 -8 – Every Wednesday @ lunch, in the Library. Contact: Armaity Homavazir and Ms. Chan
Coming Soon: Dance Club
Coming Soon: School Choir

Additional PA Day

Letter from TDSB

January 20, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are writing to provide you with important information about an additional Professional Activity Day (P.A. Day) that has been added to the calendars of all schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB).

All TDSB schools will have a newly designated P.A. Day on Friday, April 15, 2016. This additional P.A. Day has been mandated by the Ministry of Education as a result of provincial labour negotiations.

All TDSB schools will be closed to students on Friday, April 15, 2016. On this day, teachers will be taking part in professional development on provincial education priorities identified by the Minister of Education.

Most Before-and-After School Programs will offer full-day care for children currently registered in their program on the P.A. Day. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to speak to their local child care provider for further details.

The remainder of the 2015-2016 school year calendar remains unaffected. As always, details on the school year calendar can be found on the TDSB website at:
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/AboutUs/Calendar

Thank you.

John Malloy
Director of Education

Robin Pilkey
Chair

Next Roden Council meeting – Wed Jan 13th

The next meeting of the Roden School Council Wednesday January 13th in the school library starting at 7:20 p.m.

All parents and caregivers are welcome to join us. Pizza and childcare will be provided.