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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Council Update 2019/4/12- # 29 School Council Update #29 - April 12th, 2019 This week is National Volunteer Week and a great opportunity to express our thanks to all of the fantastic people who volunteer in OCDSB schools and programs. It was fitting that this week, the Community Recognition Awards Committee met to review the nominations for our Community Recognition Awards. Every time we review the nominations, we are awed by the contributions that volunteers make to our students and staff. Our Volunteer Appreciation Reception and Community Recognition Awards will be held on June 13th at Confederation Education Centre. More details to come, but please save the date. It's an evening of gratitude and celebration and one we would love for you to attend! Important Information OCDSB Speaker Series When Technology Takes Over: Navigating Through the Teen Years Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sir Robert Borden High School - 131 Greenbank Road This free session offers parents practical strategies to encourage healthy use of technology in teens. This free information session will be led by Liz Parsons and Matt Young, Youth Service Managers from Rideauwood Addiction & Family Services. No registration required. Everyone is welcome. Free parking is available behind the school. Due to construction, please use the front/ main entrance. To learn more about OCDSB Speaker Series, click here. Easter Weekend 2019 OCDSB Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Administrative Buildings will be closed on Friday, April 19th, and Monday, April 22nd, for Easter Weekend. School Climate Survey 2019 for Students - April 23rd to May 10th, 2019 The OCDSB is committed to creating inclusive, safe and caring environments. As part of this commitment, along with direction from the Ministry, our schools administer school climate surveys to students at least once every two years. The purpose of a school climate survey is to better understand students’ perceptions about bullying, safety at school, and student engagement. Students who are in grades four to twelve will complete the OurSCHOOL Survey online at school between April 23rd and May 10th, 2019. Parents can advise the school if they prefer their child not to participate. Please visit our School Climate Survey webpage for more information and frequently asked questions. Reminders Sikh Heritage Month Sikh Heritage Month recognizes the important contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to Ontario's social, economic, political and cultural fabric. Sikh Heritage Month provides an opportunity for staff, students and community members to learn more about Sikh traditions and history. Autism Awareness Month and Day April is World Autism Awareness Month, and April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day. The goal of the month is to help in the building of stronger, more inclusive communities for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We're taking this opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our students as we continue to promote inclusion and acceptance in our schools. Continuing Education Newsletter - April to June 2019 Take a look at what's coming up in the Continuing Education Department this Spring and Summer. Stay Connected with your child's school with the OCDSB App The new OCDSB mobile app makes staying connected with your children’s school(s) easy and accessible. Learn more. 2019 OCDSB International Languages Summer Programs The OCDSB International Languages Summer Programs are open for registration. They will be running from July 2nd to 26th, 2019. Reserve your spot today! Proposed 2019-2020 School Year Calendar - Subject to Ministry Approval For those looking to start planning for next year, the proposed calendar for the 2019-2020 school year is now available on our website. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) Immunization All children attending school between ages 4 to 17 need to be immunized according to Ontario's Immunization Schedule. Parents can contact OPH by phoning 613-580-6744 or visit their website. 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 the School News section of our website to learn about some of the great things happening in our schools! Cairine Wilson Secondary School Hosting Mental Skills Training Workshop On April 25th, 2019, Cairine Wilson Secondary School will be hosting a workshop entitled “From Sport to Life: Mental Skills for Self-Regulation”, presented by Poppy DesClouds. The event will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will take place at the school - 975 Orleans Blvd., Orleans. Learn more about the event. 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 Calendars The 2018-2019 school year elementary and secondary calendars are available on our website. The highlights include School Holidays, PA Days, and District-wide Secondary Testing. Board and Committee of the Whole Meetings The next public Committee of the Whole meeting will be on April 16th, 2019. Read the full agenda here. Watch the meeting live here. Upcoming Committee Meetings: 04/16/2019 7:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Public 04/17/2019 6:00 PM Parent Involvement Committee 04/18/2019 8:00 PM Indigenous Education Advisory Committee 04/23/2019 7:30 PM Board, Public 04/24/2019 7:00 PM Advisory Committee on Extended Day and Child Care Programs 04/25/2019 6:00 PM Advisory Committee on Equity 04/29/2019 7:00 PM Advisory Committee on the Arts Read our Boardroom Highlights here. Stay Connected OCDSB staff, students and community members can view the District's website. Keep in touch by following us on Twitter, and downloading our new app, visiting our Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and watching our videos on YouTube. About the Newsletter If you forward this message, please delete all of the text from the "forward e-mail" link at the bottom left of the newsletter (just outside of the border). 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