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March 2019
“Momo Challenge” – Cyberbullying
threat and Internet Hoax
Recent media coverage about the Internet
hoax Momo is an important reminder about
the importance of digital citizenship and
online safety. The risks of cyberbullying are real and can lead to increased
behavioural risks, anxiety and stress. Parents might want to use this an
opportunity to have intentional conversations about online safety. The
following strategies might be useful in these discussions:
Setting privacy settings for all social media and gaming applications;
Keeping video games and YouTube watching in shared family spaces;
Setting up video game restrictions to friends only;
Set up “restricted” mode on YouTube for your child’s account so
inappropriate content is not available to them or stream YouTube
content through a family-friendly site such as watchkin.com.
Look for digital citizenship safety tips – here’s an example: Online
Safety Rules for Kids https://canadasafetycouncil.org/online-safety-
rules-kids/
Other resources can be found
at saferkidsonline.info, prevnet.ca and cybertip.ca
There are a number of resources that parents can access to assist in these
conversations, including the following:
Cyberbullying - How to Stay Safe
Am I Cyberbullying?
Internet Safety Resources (Children Under 11) or Internet Safety
Resources (Children Over 11)
If you have any questions or believe your child needs additional support,
please contact your school.
Stay Connected with your child's
school with the OCDSB App
Check out the new OCDSB mobile app .
It makes staying connected with your
children’s school(s) easy and accessible.
1. Download the app.
2. Choose the school(s) you want to follow and gain access to school
calendars and school news.
3. As a bonus you get busing information, cancellations or delays,
school directory, emergency alert notifications and other
communications.
But wait…there’s more…you can get two apps in one.
The SchoolMessenger app is available within the OCDSB app and will give
you access to your child’s attendance, school -to- parent communications
and more.
So download it now!
Get the free OCDSB app at the App Store or for Android in the Google
Play Store .
OCDSB 2019 Community Member
Recognition Awards
The OCDSB values and appreciates the
contribution of community members,
including parents, volunteers, businesses and
others, and wishes to recognize these contributions through a formal
recognition awards program.
If you would like to nominate someone for one of the awards, please
complete the online Community Member Recognition Awards nomination
form no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 29th, 2019.
The 2019 awards will be presented at the Volunteer Appreciation
Reception and Community Recognition Awards Ceremony on Thursday,
June 13th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium at the Confederation
Education Centre.
Categories
Community Award
This Award is granted in recognition of outstanding efforts of a member of
the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board community in developing an
initiative that directly supports the well-being of our students. Nominated
by Trustees, school councils, the Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School
Councils (OCASC), Parent Involvement Committee (PIC), members of the
public and OCDSB staff.
Community Partnership Award
Granted in recognition of outstanding partnership/support from a
community agency or business over an extended period of years or through
a significant initiative that has directly benefited OCDSB students.
Nominated by Trustees, school councils, the Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of
School Councils (OCASC), Parent Involvement Committee (PIC), members
of the public and OCDSB staff.
Distinguished School Council Service Award
This Award is granted in recognition of the outstanding efforts of a school
council or school council member for making a significant contribution to
enhancing the learning experience of students at a school and/or system
level. Nominated by Trustees, school councils, the Ottawa-Carleton
Assembly of School Councils (OCASC), Parent Involvement Committee
(PIC), members of the public and OCDSB staff.
Excellence in Equity Award
This award recognizes the contribution of a parent, volunteer, business
community member of organization to support the alignment and
integration of equity and inclusive educational principles and practice over
an extended period of years or through a significant initiative that has
directly benefited OCDSB students. Nominated by Trustees, school
councils, the Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School Councils (OCASC),
Parent Involvement Committee (PIC), members of the public and OCDSB
staff.
Volunteer of the Year Award
This Award is granted in recognition of the substantial contribution of a
parent volunteer or community volunteer over an extended period of years
or through a single significant initiative that has had a positive impact on
students. OCDSB employees or those who are paid for their services are
not eligible to be nominated in this category. Nominated by Trustees,
school councils, the Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School Councils
(OCASC), Parent Involvement Committee (PIC), members of the public
and OCDSB staff.
Chair’s Award
The Chair’s Award is presented annually for the substantial contribution of
an Ottawa-Carleton District School Board staff member and/or a
community member to the achievement of the aims and objectives of the
Board over an extended period of years.
**Please note, nominations for the Chair’s Award are made by the Board of
Trustees.
International Women's Day -
March 8th, 2019
International Women's Day is celebrated on
March 8th every year. It is a global day
celebrating the social, economic, cultural and
political achievements of women - and a call to action for gender balance.
Let’s join the conversation to celebrate, support and empower women
everywhere! Learn more .
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 .
Dates to Remember
View our Elementary and Secondary School
Year Calendars on our website.
Daylight Savings Time - March 10th, 2019
Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 10th. Don't forget to move
your clocks forward!
March Break - March 11th to 15th, 2019
During the March Break, Extended Day Programs operated by the district
will be open for children enrolled in the extended day programs or eligible
to attend PA day programs.
Grade 10 OSSLT - March 27th, 2019
EQAO Assessments for Grade 10 OSSLT will take place on March 27th. For
specific dates check with your OCDSB school. More info can be
found here .
Boardroom Highlights - February 26th,
2019
2019-2020 School Year Calendar:
Key Dates
The 2019-2020 School Year Calendars for the OCDSB will be sent to the
Ministry of Education for approval. An ad hoc consultation committee
composed of parent representatives, school principals, student
representatives, various employee groups, the District’s Equity, and
Diversity lead, and central departments provided feedback and guidance
on the design of the calendar.
Establishment of an Ad Hoc Code of Conduct Committee
Trustees approved the establishment of an Ad Hoc Code of Conduct
Committee . Their mandate shall be to:
Review the Board Member Code of Conduct and consider revisions;
Consider the role of an integrity commissioner with respect to the
code of conduct;
Provide comments and recommendations to the Board no later than
26th April 2019;
Appointment of Member and Alternate to the Supervised
Alternative Learning (SAL) Committee
Trustee Boothby was appointed as the Member and Trustee Blackburn as
the Alternative to the Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL).
The objective of SAL is to help students in returning to secondary school or
going on to one of the five post-secondary options. The Committee meets
with the students, parents/guardians, and others to consider:
1. If the application, including the Supervised Alternative Learning
Plan (SALP), should be approved
2. If the application should be approved with modifications
3. If the application is not approved, in which case, the student is
expected to return to regular attendance at school
4. If no SALP was submitted, the Committee may require the creation
of a SALP to support the student’s participation in SAL
Visit our website for additional information.
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