HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Council Update 2018/11/9 - # 10School Council Update # 10 - November 9th, 2018
Thanks to everyone who attended last week's Parent Conference - what a fantastic
day. It was so nice to connect with parents in person. For those who missed it - you
can check out the video of our keynote or read the workshops presentations - more
information below.
In the next few weeks, the district will launch a community wide consultation. We
are looking for your thoughts about what we do well, where we can improve, and
what students need to be successful in learning and in life. This information will be
used to help develop the top priorities for the OCDSB for the next four years. Stay
tuned for more information about how you can Share Your Thoughts @OCDSB!
Important Information
Remembrance Day
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board students and staff commemorate Remembrance Day.
While some schools have already held ceremonies, many will come together on Monday,
November 12, 2018 to commemorate Remembrance Day.
Ceremonies include assemblies, choir and glee club presentations, reading of poems and
dramatic productions. Students have spent many weeks researching the importance of
honouring the date and time when armies stopped fighting in World War I - November
11th at 11 a.m. in 1918. Some 100,000 Canadian soldiers died in the First and Second World
Wars.
Remembrance Day services are an important part of Canada's civic life. Join us as at 133
Greenbank on Monday, November 12th to pay respect for those lost in war.
OCDSB Privacy Week
November 12th to 16th is Privacy Week at the OCDSB. The OCDSB is committed to the
careful management of personal information and protection of privacy. The school district
collects, uses, retains and discloses personal information in the course of meeting its statutory
duties and responsibilities. All employees are responsible for the protection of personal,
confidential, and sensitive information entrusted to them. School councils also need to
consider privacy when collecting personal information related to council activities.
How can you protect privacy?
There are many things you can do to protect your privacy and the privacy of others. That
means collecting, storing and sharing personal information with care. For example:
store information securely;
use strong passwords;
be careful when sharing or distributing information;
collect only the information needed;
use the information only for the purpose for which it was collected;
manage digital information and use the privacy settings;
if you suspect a privacy breach, report it!
Parent Conference and School Council Training Day 2018
Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday, November 3rd for our OCDSB
Parent Conference and School Council Training Day. It was great to see many parents
engaged and learning. Workshop topics included Pathways to French, Digital Technology,
Self-Regulation, and Math. Please visit our website for electronic copies of the presentations,
and be sure to check out our video recording of keynote speaker Dr. Peg Dawson.
Merivale High School -
Information Open House Registration
Merivale High School is a candidate school for the Diploma Programme. This school is
pursuing authorization as an IB World School. Families wishing to learn more about the
preparatory program for grade 9 in 2019 are invited to attend our Information Evening in
November at Merivale HS.
When: Tuesday, November 27th at 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Merivale High School, 1755 Merivale Road
Register Now
Colonel By Secondary School -
International Baccalaureate Open House
We invite you to register for one of our upcoming IB Information Evenings. These sessions are
intended to introduce families of prospective students to our program, our philosophy of
learning, and the application process for the 2019-2020 academic year. Both evenings will
have identical content.
When: Tuesday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. or Wednesday, November 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Colonel By Secondary School, 2381 Ogilvie Road
Register Now
14th Annual Rainbow Youth Forum
All OCDSB secondary school students are invited to attend the 14th Annual Rainbow Youth
Forum which is put on in collaboration with the Rainbow Youth Service Providers Network.
The forum is a celebration of our diversity and a day to learn together. Educators and students
will interact with dynamic speakers, listen to inspiring stories, and receive valuable information
to help embed character education and cultural proficiency into our daily practice, and
encourage safer, more inclusive school environments.
When: Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 8:20 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Confederation Education Centre
For more information about the Rainbow Youth Forum please contact the student services
office at your child's school or email rainbowyouthforum@ocdsb.ca.
Take Our Kids to Work Day 2018
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 is “Take Our Kids to Work Day”. It is an opportunity for
young people to understand the importance of staying in school by learning first-hand what
skills are required in today’s workplace, and to start exploring career options in a practical
way.
The OCDSB welcomes and supports this annual country-wide initiative for grade 9
students. Our students have participated in this successful partnering of education and
business since the program’s inception in 1994. Parents and employers may be interested in
visiting the website for more information about workplace safety precautions, and ideas for
preparing for the day.
W.E. Gowling Christmas and Holiday Craft Show
W.E. Gowling Public School is hosting their Christmas and Holiday Craft Show on Saturday,
November 24th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You'll find artisans and crafters, everything from
soap to textiles to home decor. With over 50 to choose from, it's a feast for the senses and a
great way to support local businesses (while also checking items off your holiday shopping
list). The school is located at 250 Anna Avenue, and admission is free.
Dunning-Foubert SAC Used Book Sale
Dunning-Foubert Elementary School is having their annual used book sale on Thursday,
November 22nd from 4pm-8pm and Friday, November 23rd from 8:30am-12pm. All
children's books are just 50 cents, soft covers are $1, and hard covers $2. There will also be
magazines, games, puzzles, DVDs and CDs for sale. All money raised will go towards the
purchase of new supplies for the school, including gym equipment, electronics, library books
and more. For more information visit the event Facebook page.
Woodroffe HS Craft Sale
Save the date! Woodroffe High School is holding their fifth annual Craft Sale on Saturday,
December 1st. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2410 Georgina Drive. With free
admission, over 30 artisans, and a breakfast and lunch cafe, there are plenty of reasons to
come by.
Ottawa Senators Fundraising
Looking for a fun fundraising idea? What about a Senators game - an awesome and easy way
to raise money while getting a group out to watch one of the Senators’ games.
Here’s how it works: Pick your game(s) and your seat location(s), and they will build a
customizable web page where people can buy tickets with a few simple clicks. Up to $10.00
will go back to your committee, and buyers will still be paying less than the gate price! No
deposit needed.
If you’re interested e-mail Rotimi at groupsalesintern1@ottawasenators.com for more
information.
Reminders
Municipal Elections 2018
Municipal and School Board Elections took place in Ottawa on Monday, October 22nd, 2018.
Members of the community are invited to join us to celebrate the work of the current Board of
Trustees at their last official Board meeting on November 20th, 2018 and to celebrate the
inauguration of the newly elected Board on December 3rd, 2018.
Voila Live Virtual Campus
Every evening from Monday to Thursday, students have online access to live teachers to
practice their French, and to get homework help in French, English and Math. Learn more
on their website.
OCDSB International Certificate Program Information Session
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s International Certificate Program (ICP) gives
students direct access to intercultural opportunities at the local, national, and international
levels. Join us at our upcoming information session on Thursday, November 15th from 6:30
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Confederation Education Centre Cafetorium - 1645 Woodroffe Avenue.
School Ground Greening Workshops 2018-2019
Join us for a free series of inspiring workshops designed to help you plan a successful and
sustainable school ground greening project. Workshops are run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at Immaculata High School - 140 Main Street.
Did you know about the Canada Learning Bond?
The Canada Learning Bond offered by the Government of Canada helps parents get a head
start in saving for their child's education after high school. This could be as much as $2,000
for your child's Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Learn more here.
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) Immunization
All children attending school between ages 4 to 17 need to be immunized according
to Ontario's Immunization Schedule. Learn more here.
School Council Information
Important Information for School Councils
School Council Resource Guide
School Council Funds Management Guide
School Council Insurance
School News
There are a lot of amazing events going on in our district. Check out our
new School News section of the website to learn about the great things happening
in our schools!
Crystal Bay Fundraiser
Looking to start your Christmas shopping early? Crystal Bay has you covered. The
Crystal Bay Centre for Special Education is holding a fundraiser event at Indigo
Pinecrest - 2735 Iris St - on November 13th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shoppers can
purchase books, gifts, and more, with 15-20% of sales donated back to the
school. Drop by the Crystal Bay information table during the fundraiser for any
questions. All proceeds will be put towards new accessible playground equipment
for the school.
Want to spread the word about your event? Send us an email
at: schoolnewslettersinfo@ocdsb.ca. We will help publicize your events on our
website.
Dates to Remember
School Year Calendar
The 2018-2019 school year elementary and secondary calendars are available on
our website, and a hard copy was distributed to students and staff. The highlights
include School Holidays, PA Days, and District-wide Secondary Testing.
Board and Committee of the Whole Meetings
The next Board meeting will be on November 20th, 2018. Read the full agenda here. Watch
the meeting