All Saints Blog Week of February 26th, 2018

Liturgical Season of Lent
From the Diocese of Ottawa: In the Catholic faith, God often uses how humans perceive the physical world to impart something spiritual. He uses the seasons of the year to ingrain divine lessons. One such season is Lent. The liturgical cycle invites you not to just read the Scriptures, but to live them. You can experience biblical history and Jesus’ earthly life through the sacraments, sacramentals, celebrations, and times of fasting.
Lent is an opportunity for transformation, inviting us to take a closer look at our own lives and make changes that bring us closer to God. Please visit the Archdiocese of Ottawa webpage for further information
Lenten Penance Services & Confession Times in Parishes

All Saints Dominican Experience
In 2013, All Saints commenced supporting a one room early education center named Todo Los Santos on the Batey Margarita outside of Consuelo in the Dominican Republic. Our annual excursion to this community allows us to sponsor 30 children aged 2-5 who otherwise would not receive an education. Our students and staff arrived in the Dominican this past Saturday and will enjoy an immersion in this culture as they help support the community.



Classroom Visits - Information Sharing
At the end of January and into February, our All Saints administration visited every grade 7-12 classroom to share some common expectations, discuss the support available through our student services department, and take the time to answer student questions. Our grade 7&8 visits focused on encouraging the students around three particular areas:

• Being respectful - of your peers, your teachers and the school environment
• Being prepared - arriving to class on-time with all the necessary resources
• Being focused - using technology at the appropriate times (when directed by the classroom teacher) and having personal devices off and away when not required for class activities.

Our high school discussions focused on important timelines for students (course selection, community services hours, etc.), support for mental health through our Student Services department and additional expectations including dress code. We encouraged students to share updates with parents around pick up and drop off locations before and after school. If students or parents have any additional questions regarding school expectations, we would encourage you to contact an administrator.

Girls’ Hockey - Championship Game
Many of our All Saints teams and clubs are experiencing much success in community competition. Our girls’ hockey team will play in the City Finals at 1:00pm on Feb 27. Any spectators arriving to watch the game (after school!) at Merivale Arena should be aware that there is a $3 door charge levied by the Capital Athletic Association.

Student Fundraiser
A group of our All Saints Grade 12 students has organized a fundraiser selling locally grown Haitian coffee from Singing Rooster: a social non-profit enterprise which helps alleviate poverty in Haiti through fair trade. All proceeds from the selling of coffee will go directly to Kids Connection Haiti. This charity helps Haitian orphans transition from institutions to independent lives. All sales will take place through school cash online. Ground and Whole bean varieties are available in medium, dark and decaf. As a huge incentive, for every bag of coffee a student sells, he/she will have his or her name placed into a draw for 2 Air Canada Tickets to anywhere in North America. Students are encouraged to purchase coffee for parents, family and friends. All coffee will be delivered to students in their homeroom classroom later in March.



City of Ottawa Community Environmental Projects Grant Program
Are you looking for an opportunity to put your environmental ideas into action? The City of Ottawa is now accepting applications for the 2018 Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP).
The application deadline is Saturday, March 31, 2018
For details on eligibility criteria, the application process, profiles of past projects, download an application form and for program contact information, please visit Ottawa.ca/cepgp




SAVE THE DATE: Anxiety in School-Aged Children with Dr. Jean Clinton
Both parents and teachers are expressing increased concern about the number of children exhibiting anxiety. This talk will explore what some of the causes may be and some strategies for helping.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm
St Paul High School
2675 Draper Avenue K2H 7A1
More information and registration details coming soon!

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:
February 26th - School Council meeting
March 1st (5:30 to 7:30) - Grade 6 into 7 parent meeting
March 9th - High School Letters of Progress communicated with parents

• You can Book Me process for 9-12 parent/teacher interviews is open

All Saints Blog Week of February 20th, 2018

7&8 Parent/Teacher Interview Booking
Parent-teacher interviews for students in grades 7 & 8 will take place on Thursday, February 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dismissal for this interview day for all grades (7– 12) is 1:30 p.m. The interview booking system was open on Friday, February 16th at 5:00 pm (indicated on our webpage). You can access an appointment by accessing the You Can Book Me link.

Nokia Summer Paid Internship
Nokia Summer Paid Internship - for students going into grade 12 who are curious, interested or have a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, this is the internship for them. The Future Tech Internship is a 7-week program that will have students working alongside Nokia engineering teams solving real, technical problems. Over the course of the summer, students will contribute to meaningful work while receiving support and valuable lessons from a Nokia Future Tech Mentor. Applications are due March 9th.

Nav Canada Summer Camp Opportunity
NAV CANADA’s Explore Aviation Summer Camp - this summer, 20 girls entering Grade 10 in September 2018, will gather from July 15th - 20th. Their mission: one week of learning with a focus on aviation (fly drones, practice air traffic control and flight service sessions in real world training simulators, interact with industry speakers). Applications for this all-expenses-paid camp are due March 9th.

Youth in Policing Initiative
Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) - the Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI) is an employment program with the Ottawa Police Service for youth 15-18 years of age who are attending a secondary school program. The goal of the YIPI program is to give young people an opportunity to develop job skills while enhancing police and community relations. Deadline to apply is March 10th at 4:00 p.m.

Youth Ambassadors Program with Canada
This three-week summer exchange brings together youth and adult mentors from Canada to promote mutual understanding and prepare youth to make a difference in their communities. The all-expenses-paid exchange runs from July 16th - August 4th, in Ottawa, New York state, and Washington. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, aged 15 - 18 years old, have at least 4 months remaining of school (no June 2018 grads), and be dedicated to community service. Preference will be given to applicants from under-represented populations, new Canadians, and Indigenous populations. See poster, SUNY webpage, or application portal for more information. Deadline to apply is March 31st.

Paint it Up!
Funding is available for outdoor mural art projects that support graffiti prevention, youth empowerment, community safety and the beautification of Ottawa neighbourhoods. Projects must contribute to a clean, safe and beautiful city by engaging neighbourhoods and youth in a constructive learning process to create murals to prevent or deter graffiti.
For more information about funding, please visit www.crimepreventionottawa.ca, for the program guidelines and application form.
****NEW*** please note the application process has changed and there is a new requirement for a pre-approved mural location.
Applications must be postmarked, e-mailed, or received by 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018.



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:
February 22nd - 7&8 parent teacher interviews
February 26th - School Council meeting

All Saints Blog Week of February 12th, 2018

Education / Information Session on Drug Use
From our Community - You are invited to Kanata United Church on Sunday, February 25 at 2:30pm for an education / information session on drugs in our communities. Our speaker, Mark Barnes, is a pharmacist and a vocal advocate on the dangers of fentanyl abuse. This session is for everyone--parents, grandparents, youth, young adults, teachers, family, friends, neighbours and you.

Please join us on Sunday, February 25 at 2:30pm at Kanata United Church at 33 Leacock Drive, Kanata. The presentation is free.

United Church drug awareness information

Paint it Up!
Funding is available for outdoor mural art projects that support graffiti prevention, youth empowerment, community safety and the beautification of Ottawa neighbourhoods. Projects must contribute to a clean, safe and beautiful city by engaging neighbourhoods and youth in a constructive learning process to create murals to prevent or deter graffiti.
For more information about funding, please visit www.crimepreventionottawa.ca, for the program guidelines and application form.
****NEW*** please note the application process has changed and there is a new requirement for a pre-approved mural location.

Applications must be postmarked, e-mailed, or received by 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018.




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:
February 14th - Ash Wednesday

All Saints Blog Week of February 5th, 2018

Indigenous Art and Stories Contest
Status, Non-status, Métis, and Inuit youth aged 6 to 29 are invited to submit art and writing entries exploring Indigenous heritage, culture, and identity. Participants can win up to $2000 in cash, and other great prizes. Registration deadline is March 31, 2018. http://www.our-story.ca/



Ottawa’s first “Mayor for a Day” Contest
Youth Ottawa, the Mayor’s office, and the Ottawa Youth Engagement Committee to announce an exciting opportunity for All Saints HS students! We are launching Ottawa’s first “Mayor For a Day Contest” which will run from February 2nd until February 28th, 2018. This contest is only open to Ottawa high school students from grades 9-12. The participants are required to submit their best 3 ideas to improve the City of Ottawa through a 5 minute YouTube video or a 1,000 word essay.

https://youthottawa.ca/en/2018/02/mayor-contest/

You can click the above link to learn more about the contest, the deadlines, and the criteria.




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

The Ottawa Catholic School Board warmly invites community families and friends to a Circle of Learning. Come learn about the Indigenous programs and supports being offered in our schools.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

6:00 - 8:30 PM

Immaculata High School - 140 Main Street
We invite you to join us for a Feast from 6:00 - 6:30 PM (Three Sisters Soup, Bannock, Dessert Squares, etc)

Presentation: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
FREE babysitting for preregistered children.
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:

February 14th - Ash Wednesday

All Saints Blog Week of January 29th, 2018

Visual Arts - VernissageOur Visual Arts students in grades 9 and 10 displayed their numerous art works from the semester at our “Vernissage” event last week. Students displayed paintings, sculptures, sketches and other works attesting to the hard work and effort displayed throughout the semester. Congratulations to the various groups who contributed to this event. A special thank you to Ms. Dyer who organized the art works and created our beautiful display.





Student Exam Preparation - Information from Student Services
There are a number of sessions continuing this week for students to help with the preparation of exams at All Saints. Please check the following posting from student services for additional information.

Our School Board Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Paquette’s has prepared a blog article Fostering resilience to help prepare for tests and exams to assist with student preparation at this time of the year.

Additional exam expectations for students

Our Own Ryan Rodrigs on CBC’s Dragon’s Den

A hopeful entrepreneur enters the Den hoping to strike out with a life-changing deal. History will be made as Ryan Rodrigs becomes the youngest ever person to appear on the adult version of Dragons Den. Ryan, a grade 8 student at All Saints Catholic High School will attempt to slay the Dragons and land a deal to take his company to the next level. On Thursday, February 1st on CBC National Television at 8:00 p.m, history will be made as Ryan pitches his idea in the Den. Will he escape the Den with a deal or get burned by the Dragons?

When: Thursday, February 1st 8:00 pm

Where: CBC National Television 

What: Ugran Drive Safe Incorporated Pitching to Dragons Den
Who: Ugran Founder and CEO Ryan Rodrigs

Ottawa Public Health Weather Warnings

As our chilly winter continues to hang on, we would like to make clear our policy around indoor/outdoor lunch recess for our 7&8 students. Ottawa Public Health will issue a Frostbite Advisory when a wind chill of -25 C or colder is forecast by Environment and Climate Change Canada. If we are dealing with an advisory at 12:00pm when 7&8 students are preparing for lunch, we will make a public address announcement indicating that our recess break will be indoors following lunch. Aside from these times, we continue to encourage our students to dress warmly with the appropriate clothing for our outside break that lasts from approximately 12:20 to 12:40pm. For more information on how to protect yourself against cold weather in Ottawa, go to:

http://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health- topics/cold-weather- everyone.aspx

SoundCloud Podcasting Channel - ASH Reflections

A group of grade 7&8 students and teachers are currently working on a SoundCloud podcasting channel called ASH Reflections https://soundcloud.com/ash-ocsb. This is a French Language project that is being produced with the financial support of our Ottawa Catholic School Board’s Innovation Fund. The channel is just getting underway, and we encourage you to check out the site going forward as we begin to populate some of the podcast work we are creating.

Winter Walk Day

Winter Walk Day is celebrated by schools across Canada on the first Wednesday of February each year. Many children across the country will be walking to school or at school, showcasing the importance of daily physical activity, a healthier environment, safer streets and the joys of being with friends! Ottawa Public Health has advertized a number of activities at the following website: http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca/winter-walk-day



Social & Emotional Learning/Mental Health: Let’s talk about Mental Health. Did you know that 70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence? January 31st is Bell Let’s Talk Day, when Bell will donate 5 cents towards mental health initiatives in Canada for every applicable text, call, tweet, or use of their Facebook frames. Mental health affects us all - let’s do our part and join the conversation.



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

The Ottawa Catholic School Board warmly invites community families and friends to a Circle of Learning. Come learn about the Indigenous programs and supports being offered in our schools.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Immaculata High School - 140 Main Street

We invite you to join us for a Feast from 6:00 - 6:30 PM (Three Sisters Soup, Bannock, Dessert Squares, etc)
Presentation: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
FREE babysitting for preregistered children.


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:

January 25th to 30th: High School Exams
January 31st: Professional Development Day

All Saints Blog Week of January 22nd, 2018

Course Selection Evening for Parents

Thank you to all of our parents and guardians who joined us at our Pathways course selection evening. We reviewed a great deal of information regarding our transitions from each year of high school and provided additional information regarding some of the specialty programs running at All Saints. Thank you to our student services staff and department heads who assisted with the presentations. A special thank you to the many partners, including universities and colleges who joined us for the evening. All of our presentations have been uploaded to the Student Services Website (the link is located on the right side of the “Our School” tab from the main website landing page). If you have any additional questions regarding student pathways or course selection, please contact our student services department at the school.




Student Exam Preparation - Information from Student Services

There are a number of sessions being offered for students to help with the preparation of exams at All Saints. Please check the following posting from student services for additional information.

Our School Board Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Paquette’s has prepared a blog article Fostering resilience to help prepare for tests and exams to assist with student preparation at this time of the year.

Exam Schedule - Inclement Weather
High School exams will be written on January 25th, 26th, 29th, and 30th. In the event of a day where student transportation is cancelled during the high school exam period, exam schedules at all schools for all students will be affected (not just for school bus riders).

In the event of a “snow day” where yellow school bus transportation is cancelled during the high school exam period, the missed exam will be written the following day. All other exams will be bumped by one day and the last exam, scheduled for Tuesday, January 30th will be written on Thursday, February 1st. During a snow day, the school will be open, but exams will not be written.

Wednesday, January 31st remains a PD day whether or not there is a snow day during exam week.
For example, if January 26th is a snow day and all school bus transportation for our board is cancelled, then:
All exams originally scheduled for January 26th will be written on January 29th.
All exams originally scheduled for January 29th will be written on January 30th.
All exams originally scheduled for January 30th will be written on February 1st.

January 31st remains a PD Day.

Additional exam expectations for students

Grade 8 Math Evaluation
On January 25, 2018, during periods 1 & 2, all grade 8 students will be writing a math evaluation. The data from this evaluation provides valuable insight into student achievement of curriculum expectations. It also informs teachers’ recommendations for the placement of students in grade nine math courses. Students will be provided with math review packages and will have three classes prior to the evaluation (on January 22-24) for in-class review.

Ontario Teachers’ Insurance Plan (OTIP) Teaching awards
The OTIP Teaching Awards recognize and celebrate teachers who make a difference… teachers who light a spark in students, inspire their colleagues and give parents confidence. Our winners are hosted at a fall awards ceremony in Toronto where they are presented with a personal award of $1,000 and a Certificate of Recognition. Their schools also receive a $1,000 prize and a Certificate of Recognition. The deadline for nominations is March 31st. Check out the website for further information: http://teachingawards.ca/home/






Social & Emotional Learning/Mental Health: Let’s talk about Mental Health. Did you know that 70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence? January 31st is Bell Let’s Talk Day, when Bell will donate 5 cents towards mental health initiatives in Canada for every applicable text, call, tweet, or use of their Facebook frames. Mental health affects us all - let’s do our part and join the conversation.

WHAT IS EXPLORE?
Explore is a five-week intensive French-immersion bursary program that is offered during the spring or summer for people with any skill level in French. Explore participants are awarded a $2,200 bursary (taxable income) that covers tuition fees for the course, instructional materials, meals, and accommodation. You will discover another region of Canada while learning French in classes adapted to your language level. Through classroom instructions, workshops, sociocultural activities, and field trips, you will not only improve your language skills, but discover the culture of a new region as well, all while exploring, meeting new people from across the country, and exchanging ideas in a stimulating environment perfect for learning the French language. Experience something new and discover your country and your strengths through Explore!

More information at: http://www.myexplore.ca/en/page/?description



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

The Ottawa Catholic School Board warmly invites community families and friends to a Circle of Learning. Come learn about the Indigenous programs and supports being offered in our schools.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Immaculata High School - 140 Main Street
We invite you to join us for a Feast from 6:00 - 6:30 PM (Three Sisters Soup, Bannock, Dessert Squares, etc)

Presentation: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
FREE babysitting for preregistered children.
OCSB has partnered with COPA to bring valuable resources into our schools that will support safe and inclusive learning environments. Learn more about COPA and the "A Circle of Caring" project and how it can support parents and families.

Families will be provided with free takeaway materials. Register: http://bit.ly/CSPA_circle

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:
January 22nd (7:00pm): School Council meeting
January 25th to 30th: High School Exams
January 31st: Professional Development Day

All Saints Blog Week of January 15th, 2018

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Blog - January 15th, 2018