News and Announcements
Student Safety
November 6, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Now that the school year is well underway, we want to remind you of the importance of safe driving practices around the school, especially during drop-off and pick-up times. Please be mindful of students crossing the road at the crosswalks and adhere to all traffic signs and speed limits. With the winter months approaching, this is incredibly important.
In particular, we ask that you do not let your children out of the car on the sidewalk driving into the Minto parking lot where other cars are waiting to enter the parking lot. This creates a hazardous situation for your child and other students. Recognizing the crosswalk is right at the gate to enter and exit the schoolyard, please be extra vigilant in that area. Student safety is of utmost importance.
Your cooperation in following these guidelines ensures the safety of all our students. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jody Prevost
Principal
CSPA -The Catholic School Parents' Association (CSPA) is an independent volunteer parent organization that represents parents and elected school council members of the Ottawa Catholic School Board - see below for events, sessions and workshops
Community Resources - Ottawa Public Health information, camps, activities, tutoring, lectures, services for families in need, etc
Letter from Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health
Here are some important reminders about respiratory illness season, fall vaccines, and routine vaccines. Also available in French.
Dental Screening
Has your child missed the school dental screening? Community Dental Screenings are held over the summer at Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs. The calendar poster is attached is attached to this link.
Dental screenings and fluoride varnish applications are free for all ages. Registered dental hygienists can also support clients with the Healthy Smiles Ontario and Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan enrollments.
For the full list of programs/services, schedule and locations of Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs, please visit: www.OttawaPublicHealth.ca/NeighbourhoodHub
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Barrhaven STEM Learning Centre: is an after-school supplemental education service that parents trust and students love in Barrhaven. We offer after-school classes in Math, English, French and sciences for kindergarten to Grade 12 students. We successfully helped a number of students gain admittance into an IB program in the last few years and they let us know that our courses provided excellent training.
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Parish News, Weekly Bulletins & Sacramental Information
Hello,
Please don't forget to change your clock back this week!
There are many new things coming up that are in the bulletin. I know, we just started the month of November but early planning for Advent and Christmas is necessary to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Please click the link to access the bulletin: https://saintandrewparish.ca/wp-content/uploads/pdf/bulletin.pdf
Have a wonderful weekend.
Janice
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Janice Pilgrim
Administrative Assistant, St. Andrew Parish
Parish Office located at:
St. Monica Church
2080 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2C 3H1
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION for Fall 2025 Registration Form
Communion for School Age Children - information about dates for Sacraments
CONFIRMATION
School Mental Health Ontario - Parent Resources
Scan the QR codes in the link below to access resources to support children’s mental health