HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Council Update 2017/06/09 - #36School Council Newsletter
June 9, 2017
WHAT'S NEW...
PROM and End of Year Celebrations
One of the many excitements of this time of year for senior students is prom. Over the past
three years, our secondary schools have been working with students and parents to make
prom a safe and fun celebration for everyone in graduating class. Parents should be aware of
whether prom is a school sanctioned or privately organized event so that they can discuss
behaviour, expectations, and supervision with their child. You may also want to read
the Ottawa Public Health blog post -
Be #PromSmart #MakeItMemorable!
With the end of year, graduating students sometimes engage in activities that they see as a
rite of passage. Unfortunately, some of these events have risk elements and have sometimes
resulted in vandalism, mischief or damage to property or persons. Students should be
reminded that they are ambassadors of the school within their community and role models for
those students in younger grades.
End of Year Activities and Last Day of Classes
As we prepare for the end of the school year, there are many school activities planned. With
the warm weather here, please make sure students are dressed appropriately for outdoor
activities, including hats, sun screen, sunglasses and water.
Reminder - the last day of classes for secondary students is Monday, June 19th. For
elementary students, the last day of classes is June 29, 2017.
Registration Over Summer Months
Parents/guardians wanting to register their elementary-aged children over the summer months
can do so at the Board Administration office at 133, Greenbank Road. The Board office will be
open for registration from July 4 to August 24 inclusive. Secondary school offices are open
over the summer months and parent can register their child for secondary school at the school
office.
Exam Schedules
Secondary school exam schedules are posted - check your school website for details. This is
a good time to start building a study schedule. Make sure that schedule includes time for rest
and a little physical activity!
Ministry of Education Accessibility Consultation
The Ministry of Education is surveying parents, students and educators about how to support
special education needs and accessible education. This survey will help to inform the
implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and its goal of an
accessible Ontario by 2025. This accessibility standard will help us address barriers in
education that prevent children and students from reaching their full potential. Please consider
completing and sharing this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EducationSurveyEN
Reminder - Deadline is June 15th for
Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grants 2017-2018
The 2017-2018 Parents Reaching Out (PRO) grants program deadline is this week. This year,
special consideration will be given to proposals that promote increased access and awareness
of math strategies and resources for parents to support their children's learning at home and at
school or support the engagement of parents from Indigenous or racialized communities, or
encourage parent engagement in promoting the value of arts, in support of student success.
Take a look at these 25 ideas to increase diversity of your school
council....
OCISO has been working with schools for many years to increase the
involvement of parents, especially diverse parents, in the school. They have
compiled a list of suggestions for effective ways for School Councils to use the
$500 grant to increase the involvement of diverse parents in your school and
School Council. These initiatives will also go a long way towards increasing the
participation of all parents in your School Council. Click here to view the
poster.
PRO grant applications must be submitted online. For more information, please visit the
Ministry website. Looking for help on your application? Contact, Doug Tateishi - Education
Officer for the Ministry of Education - 613-225-9219 or
email: Doug.Tateishi@ontario.ca
Curriculum and Ministry Documents for Parents - Multiple
Languages
The Ministry of Education has many curriculum (K-12) and other documents on its website that
parents might be interested in. Translations are available in multiple languages. Take a look.
School Council - Insurance Coverage for Bouncy Castles
The District has purchased school council insurance on behalf of all OCDSB school councils.
However, if your school council is planning to use a bouncy castle, you must ensure the
vendor has liability insurance and that they are Technical Safety Standards Authority (TSSA)
certified. The vendor should be the only persons responsible for installing and running the
bouncy castle. Principals and school council representatives are cautioned not to sign any
agreement accepting all liability. Dunk tanks should not be used.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Meetings that Matter....
Committee of the Whole Budget met last week and considered the budget for the 2017-2018
school year. The budget will be approved at the Special Board meeting on June 12, 2017 at
133 Greenbank Road in the Boardroom. Read the full agenda here. Watch the meeting live
here.
Board and Committee of the Whole Meetings:
6/12/2017 7:00
PM Special Board, Public
6/15/2017 7:00
PM OCASC Secondary School Committee
6/15/2017 7:00
PM Ottawa Carleton Assembly of School Councils
6/20/2017 7:15
PM Special Board, Public
6/20/2017 7:30
PM Committee of the Whole, Public
6/22/2017 7:00
PM Special Education Advisory Committee
PLEASE NOTE DATE
Boardroom Highlights can be found here.
EVENTS AND REMINDERS
Places to Go...Things to Remember
Hillcrest High School Music Department Drive 4UR School –
June 10
Saturday, June 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hillcrest High School - 1900 Dauphin Rd
Hillcrest High School's Music Department may be one of the busiest high school music
programs in the region and their schedule is about to get even busier as they wrap up school
year 2016-2017. This Saturday, June 10th the school's parking lot will resemble a car
dealership - and it's all in the name of supporting student enrichment opportunities. The Music
Department is co-hosting a Drive 4UR School event with Donnelly Ford. Donnelly Ford
representatives are not only heading back to high school they are bringing their 2017 models
with them. For every car test-driven at Hillcrest High School that day, they will donate $20 to
the Hillcrest High School Music program.
Goulbourn Middle School 50th Anniversary - June 14
Wednesday, June 14 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Goulbourn Middle School - 2176 Huntley Road.
We invite all former and current students, parents, staff, and volunteers of Goulbourn Middle
School to come out and celebrate with us. We look forward to opening the school and sharing
in your memories. Join for party games, school tours and cake and ice cream!
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/mhrnfym
D. Aubrey Moodie Intermediate School Closing Ceremony –
June 16
Friday, June 16 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
D.Aubrey Moodie Intermediate School - 595 Moodie Drive
Present-day students, alumni, parents and staff are invited to the school closing ceremony on
Friday, June 16, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The school is located at 595 Moodie Drive.
An Open House showcasing memorabilia displays will be on display. There will also be a
photo booth to capture memories and; local food trucks to keep everyone from going hungry.
Come celebrate the school's history on Friday, June 16, 2017.
National Aboriginal Day - June 21
June 21st is a nationally recognized day that gives people a chance to learn more about
Indigenous people and their contributions towards the country's development and progress. It
is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and
outstanding contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit. Celebrations are scheduled across
the country. This link can be used to find events in Ottawa - http://aboriginaldaylive.ca/ottawa/
Glashan Public School 125th Year Anniversary - June 22
Thursday, June 22 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Glashan Public School - 28 Arlington Avenue
Glashan is celebrating it's 125th anniversary on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Former and current
students, staff and families are invited to attend this important event at Glashan School (28
Arlington Avenue) from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. followed by a post celebration at the Ottawa
Curling Club (440 O'Connor St.) from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Park Public School Closing Ceremony - June 27
Tuesday, June 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Park Public School - 15 De Niverville Drive
Current and former parents/guardians, staff, students and community members are invited to
enjoy outdoor games and food.
Leslie Park Public School Closing Ceremony - June 27
Tuesday, June 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Leslie Park Pubilc School - 20 Harrison Street
Former students, parents and staff are invited to the school closing ceremony at on Tuesday,
June 27, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 20 Harrison Street. An Open House with BBQ
and memorabilia displays are planned.
Continuing Education Newsletter - June 2017
Check out the Continuing Education Newsletter for May/June 2017. We invite you to take a
look at what is coming up in our department for 2017! It is totally interactive, so please click
anywhere to be linked to our website for more information on all of our programs.
Summer Language Programs and Camps - Fun with Languages!
Give your child the opportunity to have an enriching and fun language learning experience this
summer! The OCDSB offers various International Language classes over the summer. These
language classes are free for students currently enrolled in Ontario schools.
Classes run from July 24-28th in the mornings (9:30 a.m. to 12 noon). Please call 613-239-
2703 or check here for details on both of these programs.
Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) Mobile Eye Clinic program for
school children.
The CCB Mobile Eye Clinic program gives school children an opportunit y to have a
comprehensive eye examination performed by an optometrist in school, eliminating the need
for parents to take time off work, and ensuring that all children receive appropriate vision care.
The CCB has operated successful clinics in a number of elementary schools in Ottawa,
Cornwall, Pembroke, and surrounding areas of Eastern Ontario. Eventually, it hopes to bring
Mobile Eye Clinics to schools across Canada. Watch the video
at https://youtu.be/d3Zvg2upaOI to better understand how the program works and how it has
helped children and their parents.
Stay Connected
OCDSB staff, students and community members can view the District's website. Keep in touch
by following us on Twitter, visiting our Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and watching our videos
on YouTube.
Have a good weekend.
Thanks,
Michele
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Michele Giroux
Executive Officer, Corporate Services
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
613-596-8211 ext. 8607
michele.giroux@ocdsb.ca