December 2009 Newsletter now online!

Click HERE to be directed to the school's website, then click on December 2009 for the pdf file.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our council. Many, many thanks!!

Happy Holidays!

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!

We owe a tremendous round of thanks for all the volunteers, from
bakers, sellers, set-up and clean-up crews, planners, counters,
administration, teachers, and students.

In all we collected 41 email addresses and raised $865 from the raffle and $403 from the bake sale.

Amazing what we all accomplished together.


Thank You!!!

Chewy Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Our Winter Concert Bake Sale crew is MOST! grateful for the baked goods donations & baked goods sellers that have come forward.

One more idea for you: Chewy Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies


Our Raffle Team still needs volunteer raffle ticket sellers
Volunteers are needed from 5:15-5:45 & 2nd shift from 6:00-6:30

Thanks kindly!
bowmoresc@gmail.com

More Cookies!

ONE MORE SLEEP, THEN IT'S WINTER CONCERT TIME!

Volunteer bakers, bake sale sellers, and raffle ticket sellers still needed.

If you can help, we'd love to hear from you: bowmoresc@gmail.com

PS check these Black & White Cookies out!

Stained Glass Cookies!

Anyone else want to contribute to the stained glass cookie selection at the Winter Concert Bake Sale? These are sure to sell quick!



We still need volunteer bakers and sellers for the Bake Sale, and volunteer raffle ticket sellers, please email us if you can help in any capacity. Thanks!

Email: bowmoresc@gmail.com

Winter Concert Bake Sale

Wondering what to contribute to the Winter Concert Bake Sale?
Here's three holiday favourites:

http://www.presidentschoice.ca/LCLOnline/recipes.jsp?type=details&courseId=6&preparationId=100050&recipeId=2145
http://www.marthastewart.com/cookie-of-the-day
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/sparkling-ginger-chip-cookies-recipe.html


If baking's not your thing, we would be most grateful for 'Volunteer Baked Goods Sellers', starting at 5pm, 30 minute shifts, ending at 8pm.

Please email us to sign up: bowmoresc@gmail.com




Thanks so very much for your support!

BOWMORE WINTER CONCERT, RAFFLE & BAKE SALE!

BOWMORE WINTER CONCERT
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Senior School Gym

Kindergartens - 5:45-6:15 pm
Primary Students - 6:30-7:15 pm
Jr Choir, Sr Choir, Band, Strings and Mr. Sekdorian’s group 7:30-8:15 pm

RAFFLE!!!!!
Bowmore School Council will be raffling Maple Leaf Hockey tickets
and Marlie’s tickets just before the Winter Concert!

TICKETS ARE SOLD: 1 FOR $2 OR 3 FOR $5.
Cash only, please.

You must be present to win and be at least 18 years old or have parental consent!

The Maple Leaf tickets are for January 09, 2010 when the Leafs play Sydney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins!
The Marlie tickets are for Family Day, February 15, 2010.
Funds raised are allocated to Bowmore Student Enrichment.

TICKETS ARE GENEROUSLY DONATED BY
RAY BERNARD OF ROYAL LEPAGE ESTATE REALTY.




Bake Sale!!!!!
Volunteers are needed to donate baked goods, set-up, sell or clean-up on the night of the concert.

Donated baked goods can be dropped off at the school office on Wednesday, or brought to the bake sale 30 minutes prior to the concert.
All baked goods coming into the school must be NUT FREE! Thank you!

Every year, the Winter Concert Bake Sale proceeds go to Plan Canada
in support of Bowmore’s Sponsor child, Meseret and her community in Ethiopia.

For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Bowmore School Council:
bowmoresc@gmail.com or 416-906-6037.

Love Cookies??

Wed Dec 2, 6:30PM, our parent council meeting is also the site of a cookie exchange!

Please bring 2 dozen cookies.

We will sample some and exchange the rest, and discuss plans for Winterlude, fun/fundraising and more!

Let's Keep Celebrating!

The literature, the research, and the programs all say the same thing: 'when we work together we contribute to the success of our students'. Our multicultural potluck was a huge success because our families and our community gathered and we ate, danced, drew, listened, watched, played, volunteered, cooperated, laughed, and so much more, TOGETHER.


Immense thank yous to each and everyone of you who came out!
What amazing school spirit we have :-)

In the coming days we will post all the names of individuals, and businesses who helped us produce the event.


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Next Council/ACTION TEAM Meeting:
Wednesday, December 2
6:30-8:00pm
*FREE CHILDCARE*

All community members welcome.

Join us to brainstorm our upcoming special events: Holiday Concert raffle and bake sale, Winterlude...

If you, or someone you know would like to attend but requires an interpreter, please contact us as soon as possible so that interpreter services can be arranged.
Our email is: 'bowmoresc@gmail.com'

Parents Make a Difference

On Saturday, November 14 a few of our School Council attended 3rd Annual Parent Involvement Makes a Difference: The Power of Partnerships Conference - it included a revitalizing breakfast with our new Director of Education, and Keynote Address by Dr. Karen L. Mapp.

We are writing a report, and will share our findings and tips as soon as possible.
In the mean time, if you have questions or would like to see documentation from the event, please let us know and we'll make copies to share with you.

Our email: bowmoresc@gmail.com

Parent Engagement Survey

From the Desktop of Michelle Munroe, Central Co-ordinator Parent and Community Involvement, TDSB


The Ministry of Education has drafted a parent engagement policy. They have developed an on-line survey to get parents input/feedback on the survey. Please review the policy and respond to survey. This is a great opportunity to have input. Please share this with all your parent and community contacts.

You may access the draft policy and survey at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/involvement/survey.html

ECO-FRIENDLIER PIZZA LUNCH

Bowmore Parent Council in partnership with teachers and staff
invite you to participate in the
Eco-Friendlier Pizza Lunch Fundraiser.

Cheese pizza from Pizza Pizza and a complimentary apple will be offered only to those students who have submitted payment one week in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: Students should provide their own drink and plate as desired.


We accept cash or cheques made payable to
“Bowmore Home and School Association.”


Pizza Lunch Dates:
November 20, 2009
December 11, 2009
January 22, 2010
February 19, 2010

Price per slice: $2.50

If your child did not get an order form, of if you require an extra one, please let us know and we can email one to you: bowmoresc@gmail.com

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Parent volunteers are urgently needed from 11:20-Noon to distribute pizza.

All scheduled Parent Volunteers will receive a complimentary slice of pizza.

If you can volunteer for 40 minutes, please email us: bowmoresc@gmail.com

Thanks again for your continued support of our fundraising efforts for our kids.

Join our Multicultural Potluck Decorating Crew

We would be grateful if you would consider lending us official flags to decorate the dining tables and rooms on Multicultural Potluck night.


We'll happily borrow homemade flags or multicultural collages made by you and your child(ren). Email us and we'll arrange to pick them up: bowmoresc@gmail.com


Thank You! Danke! Merci! Gracias!

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

Hot off the press!

This week's hard copy issue of Beach Metro Community news features Bowmore's Thriller performance! It's on page 24.

Their website update is in the works, check back for online pics too!

Calling all parents, caregivers & community

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4, 2009
6:30-8:30PM
In the Staff Room for a Parent Council Meeting


Agenda will include an EQAO Overview, and a SMART Board presentation by Principal Lilian Hanson.

Psst, we have some fun door prizes!

Bowmore's Thriller

This footage filmed by a Bowmore family:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79t1griu-oM&feature=email

Hallowe'en Parade & Celebration

Citytv filmed the Hallowe'en 'Thriller' dance! It was such an awesome celebration of school spirit. Link to Citytv footage will be uploaded as soon as we get it.

Have a safe and happy Hallowe'en weekend!

Agenda, Nov 4, 2009

Here is the agenda for next week's parent council meeting.

We look forward to seeing you there!

MULTICULTURAL POTLUCK

MULTICULTURAL POTLUCK
Thurs, Nov 26
6-8PM

Where: Senior School Cafeteria, Gym and Rm 206

What: drop in any time w/plate of food to share; Bowmore community invited to share a night of food, stories & fun from around the world.... Nut free event.

In support of our EcoSchool mandate, we encourage everyone to bring their own cutlery, plates, and re usable drinking cups. We will have composting on site.


*Gail Ferguson from Toronto Public Library will share cultural stories


Our committee still needs help!
Jobs include: help @ set up & tear down; spreading the word; making extra food; onsite help w/serving food; photo taking; decorating (please bring flags from other countries). Email us: bowmoresc@gmail.com Thanks!!

Next Parent Council Meeting

Our next meeting takes place on Wednesday, November 4, 2009
6:30-8:30PM

The agenda will include an EQAO Overview and a SMART Board presentation by Principal Lilian Hanson.

Full agenda to be posted by end of week.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Bowmore School Council blog!

The 2009/2010 School Council are:

Co-chairs: Le Eiko Hockema and Susana Molinolo

Executive Members: Annette Bourque, Kyle Duncan, Jennifer Jones, and Orla Kipling

Volunteer Coordinators: Melissa Kittmer and Michelle Ostafin

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School Council meetings take place on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00PM.

Dates are as follows:

November 4, 2009

December 2, 2009

January 13, 2010

February 3, 2010

March 3, 2010

April 7, 2010

June 2, 2010

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* FREE BABYSITTING IS AVAILABLE*

If you would like to get involved, have questions/concerns we'd love to hear from you.

Our email is: bowmoresc@gmail.com