Mom-to-Mom Sale Feb 25

Mom-to-Mom Sale February 25

MOM to MOM SALE
Saturday February 25, 9 am – 1 pm
Senior School Gym
 


Registration forms have been sent home with students.  Don't hesitate, spaces are limited! If you have not received a registration form, please email us at bowmoresc@gmail.com.
 


After you register, you will be contacted by a Council member with confirmation of your space number and details regarding set up. This sale is being advertised throughout the neighbouring communities so we expect a good turnout.


Please consider donating items to the School Council table: All proceeds from the sale of this table will go directly toward enrichment programs.


 
We are also seeking donations of baked goods for our refreshment tables, which will be located in the Sr School Foyer. Baked goods may be dropped off from 9-11 am.

This is a great opportunity to clean out old gently used children's clothing, toys, and sports equipment. We do the advertising for you! You keep your profit.

Winterfest This Saturday! (Feb 11)

Winterfest - Sat. Feb. 11, 2-5 pm
Winter is coming to Bowmore / Fairmount Park! It's time to get your skates sharpened, dig out your toboggans, and plan to attend Winterfest 2012 this Saturday!

MAIN ICE SURFACE:
2-3 pm kids shinny
3-4 pm all ages hockey skills
4-5 pm all ages shinny

PLEASURE RINK:
2-5 pm family skate

GERRARD HILL:
2-5 pm sledding - yes, WITH IMPORTED SNOW!!!!!

LIVE MUSIC - 2-5 pm

FOOD & DRINK SALES

SKATE & SKI SWAP

FAIRMOUNT PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE:
Washrooms & warm-up all afternoon!

Organized by The Fairmount Park Ice Masters--the team of volunteer superheroes who maintain our ice rink. The family highlight of the winter season!

See you there!

Join us: Parent Coffee tomorrow morning!

Tomorrow - Rise n' Shine for Breakfast Club for Parents!

All parents are invited to join us tomorrow morning (Wed. Feb. 1, 8:15 - 9:15) for Bowmore's Breakfast Club. Held on the first Wednesday of every month, this is a monthly opportunity to enjoy a hot cup of coffee, a treat and a chance to meet n' mingle with other parents, and share your thoughts and ideas with Council members (outside of the monthly meetings). There is no cost for the coffee but donations are greatly appreciated and will go toward enriching Bowmore students' educational experience.


Due to weather, we will be meeting in the Senior Lobby this month. Thanks, and we hope to see you there!

January Newsletter Now Online!

READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Lots happening this month... here's why you MUST READ!

• Grade 6 info session Jan 25 & Kindergarten registration February... please share dates with your neighbours 
• Primary Houseleague starts this month - lunchtime soccer, dodgeball & more
• Bowmore hockey hopes!
• Parent meeting re Gr 8 Montreal trip: Jan 23
• Gerrard-Ashdale library collaborations with Bowmore
• Forest of Reading books now available
• Book Club: Meets each Wednesday
• Design-a-Bookmark contest
• Family Literacy Day Jan 27
• Parent Library Volunteers welcome!
• Congrats to Eco-Heroes Chloe G & Evelyn L
• Traditions around the world at Cultural Rotation Day Dec 21
• Winter Concert - Basket winners & volunteer thanks
• Breakfast Club for Parents: Next date Feb 1
• Bowmore Mom-to-Mom Sale Feb 25
• Update re Fairmount Park CC - SAVED!*
• Call for nominations: Premier's Award for Teaching Excellence 
• Grade 3 writing & art fun!
• Student bullying workshop from Toronto Police - New Bullying Link on school website

*Please note:  At the time the newsletter was prepared, Toronto City Council had not yet voted on the budget. On January 17, Council approved a motion that $15 million be restored in order to preserve programs including TDSB shared-use community centres and pools, nutrition programs, library hours, daycare rent subsidies and more. Read about it here.

Download Newsletter Here (PDF)

Fairmount Park CC - Good News!

UPDATE FROM THE FAIRMOUNT PARK COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Fairmount  Park Community Centre is one of the 12 shared-use community centres whose recreational programming was targeted for elimination by city’s Budget Committee. Earl Beatty has been facing similar cuts, and Duke of Connaught / SH Armstrong will lose city-run aquatics programs. The Budget Committee heard deputations and discussions in December, including deputations presented by members of our Advisory Council.

We asked that the recreation programs and Community Centre be preserved while the TDSB and City continue negotiations. We also asked for increased community involvement in program decision-making via the Advisory Council, as well as a review of the fee structure and Parks and Recreation program planning.

On Monday, January 9, City Council voted to restore budget funding to the 12 community centres and school nutrition programs, along with two of the 10 threatened pools. Our Community Centre appears to be safe! (For now.)

However, the local shared-use pool at SH Armstrong is still facing closure. Other proposed budget cuts affecting local families with children include elimination of the daycare city rent subsidy (which will raise fees in our local centres), cuts to arenas, and cuts to library programs. Council is also planning to adjust the Parks & Rec "Welcome" subsidy program for families in need, which we are watching closely. To show your concern about children's programs throughout our city, write a letter to Councillor Mary Margaret McMahon at councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca. Also read and consider signing the following online petitions: http://kidscounttoronto.ca/    http://www.letsmakewaves.ca/index.html

The fight for a healthy & secure Fairmount Park Community Centre is not over! We still need your voice at the Fairmount Park Community Centre Advisory Council -  In  support of all aquatics and recreation programming at Fairmount, The Fairmount Park Community Centre Advisory Council has been re-formed, to support staff in ensuring that programs meet the needs of our community. We need your voice! If you are interested in joining the Council or volunteering in any way, please contact us at bowmoresc@gmail.com

Movie Night This Friday, Jan 13 - THE SMURFS!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012

DOORS OPEN     -  6:00 PM
MOVIE STARTS -  6:45 PM

JUNIOR GYM (SIDE ENTRANCE)

$2 SUGGESTED DONATION
PIZZA, SNACKS & DRINKS SOLD
FOR MODEST PRICE


FREE POPCORN!!!
Courtesy of Ray Bernard, Royal LePage Estate Realty
BRING CAMP CHAIRS IF YOU CAN!

How to donate directly to Bowmore enrichment programs

Want to directly support Bowmore enrichment activities like music instruments, Artist & Scientists in the Classroom or buses to field trips? You can! Here's how:

• Write a cheque payable to Toronto District School Board
• Donate an amount over $20 to get a tax receipt
• In “Memo” section of the cheque, write where the money is to be directed (ie: particular program, needs or department)
• Ensure that your mailing address on the cheque is correct (for tax receipt)
• Bring cheque to Bowmore office--Attn: Ms. Baines
• Ms. Baines will forward the cheque and request for tax receipt to TDSB
• Cheque will be deposited in the school’s donation account and the funds will be spent according to the specifications on the cheque
• TDSB will mail tax receipt directly to you