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80 Bowmore Rd., Toronto, On. M4L 3J2. Tel: 416-393-9450
Principal’s Message:
Dear Families of Bowmore Rd. P. S.,
The sun is out, the grass is green and it seems as if we can finally say good-bye to our coats and boots. It must be
either May or June! The school year is winding down and now more than ever we need to remind our students that
their hard work and effort will pay off. The staff is committed to pushing through the last few weeks and are
hopeful and excited about the prospect of excellence that our students have shown so far.
With the strong leadership of Bowmore`s Wellness Team we celebrated Children`s Mental Health Week with a daily
focus on a variety of initiatives to support mental health. Students from Grades 4-8 had yoga sessions and learned
the benefits of an active lifestyle. Our school is poised and ready for Jump Rope 4 Heart as we recently had our kick
off assembly. Our students will continue learning about healthy lifestyles.
Please join us in congratulating our staff and students who put on an amazing performance of Into the Woods! It is
always great to see all the talent at Bowmore.
Bowmore is a wonderful place to be!
Sincerely,
Heather, Steve and Talcia
Heather Groves - Principal Steve Steers - Vice Principal Talcia Richards - Vice Principal John Chasty - Superintendent Sheila Cary-Meagher - Trustee
Email: [email protected]
School Website: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/bowm
ore Website: http://www.tdsb.on.ca
School Council Co-Chairs:
Andrea Maugham
Lyndsey Camps
Contact us @:
Facebook.com/Bowmoresc.com
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May 2018
Bowmore Camera
Staff Co-
teaching
Yoga
@Bowmore!
Children’s Mental Health Week
Live
Different
Bowmore Arts Showcase
Wire
Puppets
Into the
Woods
Things to remember….
Lost and Found
Parents and Guardians please check our
tables that are placed outside the office!
In order to ensure student safety, dogs are NOT
allowed during school hours.
Follow us on twitter:
@TDSB_Bowmore
See the great things we are doing!
Bowmore Community Safety
In order to maintain safety of all staff,
students and families we are asking parents
to be mindful of the parking signs in the drop
off zones. Please note where
parking/stopping is allowed.
May 23-30 EQAO
May 30- Jun 1 Grade 8 @ Wahanowin
May 31-Family Fitness Evening (Gr 1-3)
June 1-Pizza lunch
June 4-Yoga-Mindfulness Workshops K-3
June 5-Whole School - Panoramic Photo
June 6- Gifted Open House 1 –2pm
June 6- Spring Concert
June 6- School Council Meeting
June 7-Staff Appreciation Lunch
June 13- Junior Concert
June 14 – Welcome to Kindergarten
June 22 -Fun Fair
June 26- Grade 8 Graduation
June 28- last day of school
Dates to remember:
Bowmore Teacher Awarded:
Prime Minister’s Certificate for Teaching Achievement
We are pleased to announce that Bowmore’s very own Graham Seater is a recipient of one of this year's
prestigious Prime Minister's Certificates for Teaching Achievement.
The awards, issued by the Prime Minister's office since 1993, honour exceptional elementary and
secondary school teachers in all disciplines, recognizing teachers across the country for their remarkable
achievements in education and for their commitment to preparing their students for a digital and
innovation-based economy.
Graham Seater is recognized for his ambitious vision of the two-year kindergarten program: "an organic
whole in which leadership opportunities for young children grow naturally out of classroom projects.
Students and parents emerge with a special faith in the limitless potential of young children to access
the world and invent their own."
Congratulations Graham!
We would also like to extend a huge thank you to Nellie Hollywood (ECE in Graham's class), they make a
fabulous team! And as well, to Bowmore parent / writer Alison Frost for her writing expertise and
handling the submission of this award.
Read more below!
Read the article
Bowmore School Council News
This year the Bowmore School Council revised and expanded the School Council Bylaws.
The Draft Bylaws were approved by the School Council to be posted for review by the
Bowmore Community. Please review the bylaws and forward any comments or
questions to [email protected]
before June 1st, 2018. Final adoption of the bylaws will occur at the next School Council
meeting on June 6, 2018
BOWMORE SCHOOL COUNCIL BYLAWs Draft
2018
Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 @ 6pm
Everyone is welcome to come to Bowmore
School Council meetings if you wish to learn what
is going on at the school and with council.
No childcare? No worries, we have childcare
available.
No time for supper? No worries, we provide
pizza.
Upcoming School Council Meetings:
Come on out for a drop-in basketball
program for grades 6, 7, & 8 at Bowmore
Public School in the big gym through the
City of Toronto.
Mondays 4:30 – 6:00 pm
There is no charge.
Drop-in Basketball
Save the Date – it has been CHANGED to:
FRIDAY JUNE 22 from 3:00pm-7:00pmCome out & enjoy
food and activities for the whole family!
To help at our Bowmore End of Year FUN-raiser, please
email us at:
and include:
a. your first/last name
b. phone #
c. any preference on the hour we schedule you for? (i.e.
can only work after 5pm; gone by 6pm… etc.)
Bowmore End of Year FUN-raiser!
It is time for our school community to show our appreciation for the wonderful teachers, administrators, and
support staff at Bowmore. These dedicated individuals are committed to making our childrens’ days fruitful and
fun.
In return we are planning a staff luncheon on Thursday, June 7, 2018. If you love to cook or prepare main dishes,
salads, sides and dessert (or love to buy delicacies!)volunteer! PLEASE let us know what you are sending, label
your dish and include serving utensil please. No nut products please.
We also need volunteers to help set-up and clean-up.
Please email Nancy Bothelho at [email protected]
to indicate what you can do to make the day a success.
Thank you in advance for all that you do for Bowmore Staff.
Here are the remaining Pizza Lunch dates for the year:
May 18th
June 1st
Pizza Lunch Schedule:
Staff Appreciation Lunch
Snack Attack! Volunteers Needed!
Bowmore Snack Program is a vital part of each child’s learning at Bowmore. Each day, healthy snacks are provided
to each classroom to ensure that the children’s nutritional needs are met which enables them to focus on learning.
The “Snack Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist with putting together the snack bins each morning which are
picked up by the representatives of each classroom. Assistance may include washing, chopping fruit and vegetables,
distributing pre-cut fruit, are backed goods into the snack bins, and clean up between the 8:45 – 11:00am Monday
through Friday.
The Snack Crew is located in the senior school main floor cafeteria kitchen.
If you have the time to participate in this important program, please reach out directly to [email protected]
with the day(s) and time you are available. We need you. If we go an hour, we’ve got things for you to do!
The Snack Crew is looking for donations of the following items in new condition:
Rubber Gloves
Liquid dishwashing detergent
Hand soap
Tea towels
Jay clothes
A fan
Scrub brushes
If parents/guardians would like to contribute these items, please leave them in the main office clearly marked “Snack
Program”.
Note: Any items donated in abundance will be stored for future use.
Bowmore Graduation
Bowmore Graduation Details:
Ceremony: Tuesday June 26, 2018
Location: Monarch Park Collegiate Institute Auditorium
1 Hanson Street Toronto Ontario
(Auditorium doors located on West side of the school. Limited parking located to the South of the school.)
Time: Doors open 9:15am; Ceremony starts 9:30am-11:00am
Graduation Dance: Bowmore Sr. Gym 1:00-3:00pm
(refreshments to be provided, Photo Booth, dancing, games room)
