Saturday 25 November 2017

All Saints Blog Week of November 27th, 2017

School Council updates
At our meeting on November 20th, our All Saints School Council approved over $4000 in funding to be directed at school wide initiatives proposed by our staff.  Some of the initiatives supported by the council include our Innovation and Entrepreneurial club at 7&8, our mindfulness room, instruments for our 7-9 music programs, our wellness committee, peer helpers and Impact team.  These funds allow these groups to purchase resources, support activities and finance projects.
In addition to the funding work undertaken by our school council, the All Saints Safe and Accepting School Team met on November 20th as well.  This group reviewed our student school climate results, school emergency procedures and our activities for Bullying awareness and prevention week.  Thank you to the students and parents that came out to help support this discussion.

Lunch Procedures for 9-12 students
High school students who wish to get extra help from teachers during the lunch hour must go directly to the teacher's classroom at the beginning of the lunch hour (it is wise to bring a lunch).  If students are buying their lunch, they must bring their books with them, and be in the classroom before 11:15 a.m.
After 11:15 a.m., students will not be permitted to go up to the second or third floor due to congestion issues and supervision considerations.  Students who wish to go to the Learning Commons, may go directly there at the beginning of the lunch hour at 11:05 a.m. and before 11:15 a.m.  Students may not go to their lockers between 11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. unless special circumstances apply (permission must be given by the teacher on duty).  At 11:45 students can return to their lockers to get their resources for their afternoon classes.
Thank you for your cooperation with regards to these expectations.

All Ottawa Catholic Students - Password reset
On December 15th, 2017, all student passwords that have the form  X (where X is a single digit) or Welcome2FL (F represents your first name initial and L represents your last name initial) will be automatically reset. Student passwords can be changed by students on their own using their password change tool, or by staff using the Student Password Change Tool. We highly recommend that the elementary student passwords are also shared with parents. Students who have a single digit password or a password of the format Welcome2FL must change their password before December 15th to avoid being locked out of their accounts. If a student is locked out of their account, a staff member will have to change the student password.

Student Immunization information
The Immunization of School Pupils Act requires that students in Ontario be vaccinated against nine diseases, or have a valid exemption. It is the responsibility of parents to report all immunizations to Ottawa Public Health, and every year OPH reviews these records to ensure that the information is up-to-date. The process is designed to prevent infectious disease outbreaks and protect the health of our students.

Please be aware of the following timelines:

1. over the past 2 weeks parents have received notices informing them of any gaps in the immunization records for their child(ren).
2. January 15, 2018: Suspension notices will be mailed to families who have not yet complied with the requirements under the legislation. At this time, schools will be sent a list of affected students.

3. February 7, 2018: Suspensions will be enforced for any remaining students whose records are still not up-to-date. OPH will fax schools a daily list of students who cannot yet return to school.

All Saints Ottawa Senators Celebration Game
Join us for our “first annual” All Saints / Ottawa Senators Celebration evening on Saturday, March 24th, 2018 (7:00 pm) when the Ottawa Senators take on the Carolina Hurricanes.  Tickets (300 sections) for the game are available at the fantastic price of $38 ($50 face value!) which includes a McDonalds Big Mac Meal!  Tickets make a great Christmas Gift, with all proceeds going to our All Saints School Council to fund student co-curricular activities and clubs throughout the year.   

To order tickets:
  • Go online to www.schoolcashonline.com (you can create an account if you don’t yet have one)
    • tickets will be available for purchase beginning on Wednesday, November 8th
  • Tickets are available for purchase until December 8th, 2017
  • Order the number of tickets you would like
  • Pay for the tickets online
  • Pick up your tickets at the school from December 18th to 20th from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the All
  • Saints atrium (for additional pick up information, please email Michele D’Addona at daddona2@gmail.com

Please see the following poster for more information


There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions.  You can visit the website here.

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:
December 20th: School Play at Centrepoint theatre

Sunday 19 November 2017

All Saints Blog Week of November 20th, 2017

Bullying Awareness Week
The staff and students at All Saints have organized a number of activities as we observe Bullying Awareness and Prevention week this week.  Students will be encouraged to get involved with the following initiatives:
Monday, November 20th - Pledge to Focus on Bullying Awareness and Kindness
  • Peer helpers will be set up at tables at lunch to paint a blue fingernail for anyone interested in showing support for Anti-Bullying initiatives and to remind them for the week to remind them to Stand up to Bullying.

Tuesday, November 21st - Bullying Awareness Blue Ribbon Day
  • Peer Helpers will visit Georges Vanier school to share Bullying Awareness lessons with the students in all grades.
  • Classes will receive an envelope containing blue paper ribbons.  Each student will write on the ribbon something they have done or could do to stop bullying.  Ribbons will be posted on classroom doors.

Wednesday, November 22nd - Blue Day & Pledge Day
  • Blue is the official colour of Bullying Awareness so we will encourage all students and staff to wear blue on Wednesday.
  • Peer Helpers will hand out tickets to students wearing a lot of blue and these students will be able to cash in their ticket at lunch for a blue cupcake or get a cupcake for a donation.
  • All Staff and students are invited to sign our poster as a pledge to end Bullying.
  • Everyone who signs the poster will be entered into a draw to win itunes cards or movie passes. Two winners will be awarded in high school and Two in 7/8.
Thursday, November 23rd - Cyber Celebrating Day
  • Peer Helpers will be in the atrium at lunch encouraging students to post a positive message on social media with the #stand up to bullying.  Students who post a sweet tweet, instagram or facebook message will receive a “sweet” (lollipop)..
* each day there will be an announcement related to bullying awareness as well as a prayer related to Bullying/kindness

Student Immunization information
The Immunization of School Pupils Act requires that students in Ontario be vaccinated against nine diseases, or have a valid exemption. It is the responsibility of parents to report all immunizations to Ottawa Public Health, and every year OPH reviews these records to ensure that the information is up-to-date. The process is designed to prevent infectious disease outbreaks and protect the health of our students.

Please be aware of the following timelines:

1. over the past 2 weeks parents have received notices informing them of any gaps in the immunization records for their child(ren).
2. January 15, 2018: Suspension notices will be mailed to families who have not yet complied with the requirements under the legislation. At this time, schools will be sent a list of affected students.
3. February 7, 2018: Suspensions will be enforced for any remaining students whose records are still not up-to-date. OPH will fax schools a daily list of students who cannot yet return to school.

Minister’s Student Advisory Council
The Ministry is accepting applications for MSAC - the Minister's Student Advisory Council. Each year, 60 students are chosen to serve on the council and to share their ideas with the Minister of Education. We have had several OCSB students chosen for MSAC in past years. This experience has been invaluable to them. Students are encouraged to review the information below and consider this leadership opportunity.

All Saints Ottawa Senators Celebration Game
Join us for our “first annual” All Saints / Ottawa Senators Celebration evening on Saturday, March 24th, 2018 (7:00 pm) when the Ottawa Senators take on the Carolina Hurricanes.  Tickets (300 sections) for the game are available at the fantastic price of $38 ($50 face value!) which includes a McDonalds Big Mac Meal!  Tickets make a great Christmas Gift, with all proceeds going to our All Saints School Council to fund student co-curricular activities and clubs throughout the year.   

To order tickets:
  • Go online to www.schoolcashonline.com (you can create an account if you don’t yet have one)
    • tickets will be available for purchase beginning on Wednesday, November 8th
  • Tickets are available for purchase until December 8th, 2017
  • Order the number of tickets you would like
  • Pay for the tickets online
  • Pick up your tickets at the school from December 18th to 20th from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the All
  • Saints atrium (for additional pick up information, please email Michele D’Addona at daddona2@gmail.com

Please see the following poster for more information


There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions.  You can visit the website here.

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 24th: PD day

Sunday 12 November 2017

All Saints Blog Week of November 13th, 2017

Remembrance Day Observance at All Saints
Thank you to all who contributed to a very meaningful Remembrance Day Observance at All Saints last week.  Our tribute to our soldiers and peacekeepers both past and present, was a strong reminder of the sacrifice and commitment these individuals contribute to our country.  A heartfelt thanks to the many students and staff who contributed to our ceremony.  

Minister’s Student Advisory Council
The Ministry is accepting applications for MSAC - the Minister's Student Advisory Council. Each year, 60 students are chosen to serve on the council and to share their ideas with the Minister of Education. We have had several OCSB students chosen for MSAC in past years. This experience has been invaluable to them. Students are encouraged to review the information below and consider this leadership opportunity.

All Saints Ottawa Senators Celebration Game
Join us for our “first annual” All Saints / Ottawa Senators Celebration evening on Saturday, March 24th, 2018 (7:00 pm) when the Ottawa Senators take on the Carolina Hurricanes.  Tickets (300 sections) for the game are available at the fantastic price of $38 ($50 face value!) which includes a McDonalds Big Mac Meal!  Tickets make a great Christmas Gift, with all proceeds going to our All Saints School Council to fund student co-curricular activities and clubs throughout the year.   

To order tickets:
  • Go online to www.schoolcashonline.com (you can create an account if you don’t yet have one)
    • tickets will be available for purchase beginning on Wednesday, November 8th
  • Tickets are available for purchase until December 8th, 2017
  • Order the number of tickets you would like
  • Pay for the tickets online
  • Pick up your tickets at the school from December 18th to 20th from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the All
  • Saints atrium (for additional pick up information, please email Michele D’Addona at daddona2@gmail.com

Please see the following poster for more information


There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions.  You can visit the website here.

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 20th: School Council meeting
November 24th: PD day

Sunday 5 November 2017

All Saints Blog Week of November 6th, 2017

All Saints Ottawa Senators Celebration Game
Join us for our “first annual” All Saints / Ottawa Senators Celebration evening on Saturday, March 24th, 2018 (7:00 pm) when the Ottawa Senators take on the Carolina Hurricanes.  Tickets (300 sections) for the game are available at the fantastic price of $38 ($50 face value!) which includes a McDonalds Big Mac Meal!  Tickets make a great Christmas Gift, with all proceeds going to our All Saints School Council to fund student co-curricular activities and clubs throughout the year.  

To order tickets:
  • Go online to www.schoolcashonline.com (you can create an account if you don’t yet have one)
    • tickets will be available for purchase beginning on Wednesday, November 8th
  • Tickets are available for purchase until December 8th, 2017
  • Order the number of tickets you would like
  • Pay for the tickets online
  • Pick up your tickets at the school from December 18th to 20th from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the All
  • Saints atrium (for additional pick up information, please email Michele D’Addona at daddona2@gmail.com

Please see the following poster for more information

7&8 Parent-Teacher Interviews (early dismissal)
All Saints wishes to remind the parents of students in grades 7&8 that parent/teacher interviews will be held on Thursday, November 9th. There will be an early dismissal at 1:30 pm that day for all students in grades 7-12. The times for interviews are 2 pm to 4 pm and again from 5 pm until 7 pm.  We will also have a special “optional” session delivered by our 7&8 Resource Department (between 5:00 and 5:30 pm), providing information on the MyBlueprint online pathways planning tool, use of technology tools in the classroom and student organization among other topics.  
Booking interviews for November 9th will be done on-line through the You Can Book Me program. You can see teacher schedules at https://allsaintshigh1.youcanbook.me/ or see the link on our website.  Parents/guardians are reminded that if they are unable to schedule an interview with a particular teacher, they are welcome to contact the teacher at the school to have a telephone discussion.  Please note interviews are 10 minutes in length and parents are asked to request a maximum of one interview slot per teacher.  

All Saints Craft Fair
We would like to thank all of those in our community who came out to visit this year’s All Saints Craft Fair.  This annual tradition has grown in size and this year featured over 160 tables of fine gifts and craft items, with some proceeds going to our Christmas Hamper program.  Thank you to all who participated and helped organize this great event!

Ticks and Lyme Disease
All Saints would like to bring to your attention that Ottawa Public Health has identified that the blacklegged tick that carries the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease is present in the Ottawa/Kanata area.  Ottawa Public Health is committed to reducing the health risks to residents posed by Lyme disease through prevention, education and awareness, as well as surveillance. Preventing tick bites is key to the prevention of Lyme disease.

Victoria Youth Quilters
Ms. Forte, who works in our Student Services Department, would like to thank the great group of students who participate in the Victoria Youth Quilters group.  The group works throughout the year, creating beautiful quilts that go to help warm and comfort individuals struggling with cancer.  Here, the group is pictured with a beautiful quilt called "Under the Rainbow" which has been a work of love and devotion over this past year. The group recently raffled the quilt to help support their program.  A big thank you to this small but committed group of individuals.  

Sessions for Parents:
Special Education and Your Child: Workshops for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Monday, November 6, 2017
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Notre Dame High School, 710 Broadview Ave
An evening of workshops offered especially for families of children with special needs but open to ALL interested parents.

Four workshops (one hour each) will be offered twice. Participants will be able to attend a maximum of two:
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • Deep Learning Environment
  • Individualized Education Plans (IEP's)
  • Literacy & Numeracy for Students with ADHD
OR

Assistive Technology: a 2 hour session. Participants will ONLY be able to attend this session.

There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions.  You can visit the website here.

OSAP and Financial Planning for Parents
On November 8th, the Catholic School Council at Immaculata HS is hosting an OSAP and financial planning session for post secondary schooling with Algonquin College, a topic which no doubt would be of interest to many parents of secondary school students. Please see the attached flyer for additional information

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 9th: 7&8 Parent-teacher interviews