Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Emergency Update on Fairmount Park / Bowmore pool

Please join us:
Thurs, June 23, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Fairmount Park CC meeting room

An opportunity to meet the Fairmount programming staff, to find out what their challenges are, and to learn how Bowmore parents can help by promoting the facility and ensuring that the programs that are offered are of maximum benefit and use for our community.

The two other Community Centre/TDSB leased pools in the area (SH Armstrong and Earl Beatty) both have "Advisory Councils." Fairmount used to, but it was abandoned years ago. To protect our pool and community centre, we may need to reestablish such a group - and quickly.

If you love our pool, please join us for a short and  informative exchange of ideas.

June newsletter now online- Have a wonderful summer!

SunOnly nine school days left! Last day of school is June 29.

What's in this month's newsletter:
  • Teacher room and grade assignments
  • Swim Team results & Super Swim Meet June 21/2
  • Gr 2 student essay on butterfly project
  • Great response to launch of Bowmore's first-ever cricket team!
  • Kids' perspective on the meaning of hope (grab your hankies!)
  • Mathematica results: Bowmore's kids aced it!
  • Bowmore students honoured at the Regional Heritage Fair
  • Bowmore student appointed to Minister's Student Advisory Council (only two kids from entire TDSB!)
  • Cyberbullying: Do you know the warning signs?
  • Local Grade 9 Orientation Dates
  • Library update: Governor General's Award-winning author visiting Bowmore next year!
  • Our local library has summer kids' programs!
  • Results of Primary/Junior & Senior Area Track Meets (the kids wore their new jerseys & rode buses paid for by parent fundraising!)
  • Bowmore Dance Party: We raised over $4,000 to pay for Bowmore Athletic needs! Thank you to our volunteers who worked so hard!
  • May Eco-Hero: Claire G!
  • Bowmore has achieved Gold certification in our EcoSchools Audit! Way to go, students & staff!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
  • TODAY! Friday, June 17- FINAL Movie Night: Gnomeo & Juliet!
  • Tuesday, June 21- Primary Swim Meet
  • Wednesday, June 22 - Junior Swim Meet
  • Thursday, June 23 - Fairmount pool discussion / meet the staff
  • Friday, June 24 - Gr 8 Graduation
  • Tuesday, June 28 - Gr 6 Graduation
  • Wednesday, June 29 - Last Day of School
  • September 6 - Back to School!
Read the newsletter here

Neighbourhood Family Events This Summer:
We now have THREE Farmers' Markets in the neighbourhood! -
A fun way to get yummy, fresh and locally-produced foods. Sundays: Leslieville Farmers' Market (NEW!) / Tuesdays: East York Farmers' Market / Thursdays: East Lynn Farmers' Market
Beach Ribfest This Weekend June 17 - 19
Beach Sandcastle Contest  June 26
Red, White & Vinyl Festival, Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay July 1
Beach Jazz Festival July 15 - 24: Lineup just announced!
Festival of South Asia, Gerrard India Bazaar July 16 - 17
Taste of the Danforth August 5 - 7
Tommy Thompson Park Butterfly Festival August 27