All Saints Blog Week of November 14th, 2016

Remembrance Day Observance at All Saints

The Remembrance Day ceremony at All Saints has become a long standing tradition of respect and reverence for our veterans.  This year was no exception.  Our staff organizers and students who will be travelling to Vimy in the new year, collaborated on a presentation that captured the reality of war with the recognition of the many individuals, some within our own families, who were involved in areas of conflict throughout Canada’s involvement on the world stage.  Thank you to all of those involved in the ceremony - an atmosphere was clearly established that encouraged reflection and quiet participation on the part of all of our students.  

Dominican Republic Experience - Auction

At All Saints High School we are very proud of our partnership with an educational centre in Todos Los Santos in the Dominican Republic.  Our school community financially supports the teachers and resources at this village school.  One of the fundraisers that we run to support this initiative is our Live and Silent Auction / Wine and Cheese evening, taking place on Thursday, November 17th at All Saints School.  There are a bunch of auction items available including restaurant gift certificates, 67’s and Senators’ tickets, framed art, training and yoga sessions and many signed sports jerseys (including Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid signed Oilers’ jerseys!).  The night is always entertaining, and our Dominican group would love your support.

We Day Celebration

All Saints sent a contingent of 40 students to this year’s We Day at Canadian Tire Centre.  We Day brings together world-renowned speakers, top performers, and tens of thousands of youth to celebrate a year of action that transformed communities and changed lives.  The celebration is a “hats-off” to our many students who transformed ideas into action and supported change in our local and global community.  This year, our school group worked on the Free the Children initiative.  Students will be continuing with action and fundraising through December into the new year.

Student Immunization

Ottawa Public Health is currently mailing notices to families if a student in the household has incomplete immunization records.  If you receive such a notice, in order to prevent a future suspension from school for non-compliance with the Immunization of School Pupils Act, please note that it is a parent/guardian responsibility to ensure that Ottawa Public Health receives the required immunization information.  You may contact them at:  Website: Update your child's records online   Telephone: 613-580-6744   Toll free number: 1-866-426-8885   E-mail: immunization@ottawa.ca

Some very exciting opportunities for our school community regarding technology purchases through Best Buy, and a chance to buy Ottawa Senators Hockey tickets at a discount while supporting your All Saints School council:

Best Buy Technology Specials for All Saints Parents and Students

At our “Meet the Staff” afternoon earlier in the year, I explained that All Saints was developing a partnership with Best Buy to provide technological devices (chromebooks, laptops, and other devices) at a discount to our school community.  To be most effective in today’s learning environments, students benefit significantly from access to technology at school and home, as technology is a vital tool for their learning and productivity. The school board invests heavily to support access to technology for students and staff across our schools. Devices are made available to students in our school; however, we have received many requests from students and parents asking for advice on what device they should purchase if they wish to bring their own device to school.

We have established an optional purchase program with Best Buy for those who are interested in purchasing their own device.  Parents and students may purchase any brand of device from any company as all devices will work on school network. Some of these devices are exclusive to our Best Buy partnership and not available to others through Best Buy.

The technologies listed on the Best Buy portal are only recommendations. Best Buy is offering discounts on protection plans and other supplies and peripherals but parents may choose to purchase from any vendor.  As you will see on the Portal, we are recommending Chromebooks as a simple, safe, efficient and cost effective device. We also help equip these with Board purchased software through the student Google accounts and the use of the student portal.  You can access the letter home describing the program in greater detail here.

You can access the information/instruction poster here.  Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Ottawa Senators Ticket Discount for All Saints Families

Again this year, All Saints has partnered with the Ottawa Senators Hockey Team to provide discounted tickets to a number of games this season.  The All Saints School Council directly benefits from all purchases, and money raised goes back to supporting initiatives at the school level.  When purchasing tickets, families are able to choose from 5 different games, with 8 different price points for seats.  Our ticket sale promotion will run to the end of November.  

Students have an opportunity to win free Senators tickets and/or a pizza lunch for their class based on ticket sales.  You can download and print the form at this link, or your son/daughter can collect a form at the school.  Please ensure you identify the student responsible for the ticket sales so they get credit toward winning prizes.

For Parents and Guardians:

Opening Doors: Learning and Earning in the 21st Century

Making informed decisions for the future:  OCSB Specialized Pathways, Opportunities and Programs

Student surveys tell us they listen to you, as parents, for information and guidance with respect to post-secondary planning.   What are the options?  What are the careers of tomorrow?  

What does the labour market data tell us, in terms of future employment and economic sectors that will be seeking workers?  

How can parents help?  

Register Now: http://bit.ly/CSPA_Pathways

Two dates and locations to choose from:

Thursday,  November 24, 2016 6:30 - 8:30 PM St. Paul High School 275 Draper Ave

Thursday,  Dec 1, 2016 6:30 - 8:30 PM St. Matthew High School 6550 Bilberry Dr, Orléans

Relationships Matter

Connection is the key:

Why it is important to connect with our children

Featuring Dr. Jean Clinton - psychiatrist, professor, and

internationally renowned advocate for children’s issues

All parents are invited to a FREE evening of discussion and practical advice on how to spend less time correcting and directing, and more time connecting with our children.

Free childminding will be available. If you require child minding, you must pre-register in order to reserve a place for your child

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School

128 Chesterton Drive, Nepean

Register Now:  http://bit.ly/jeanclinton

Communications:

Check out our blog – allsaintschs.blogspot.ca and our twitter @AllSaintsCHS (Mr. Kelly’s - @seankellyottawa) as well as our website ash.ocsb.ca for all that is happening at All Saints!

Coming Up:

November 18th: Professional Activity Day - no school for students