Sensplex:  We are offering a PD DAY Camp to students between the ages of 7-12 years old.

APRIL 4TH PD DAY HOCKEY CAMP RICHCRAFT SENSPLEX

***NEW*** In anticipation of the 2025-2026 school year, referrals for children born in 2021 will be accepted at First Words if the child has a referral date (completed package received at Intake) before April 1st, 2025. Referrals after this date will not be accepted.

Children born in 2021 and referred in early 2025 will receive a speech and language assessment and possibly a short intervention block at First Words in the summer of 2025.

PLEASE READ THIS COMMUNICATION FOR ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT THE FIRST WORDS PROGRAM

January 16, 2025

Dear Parents/Guardians:

As the weather has changed and the snow and slippery conditions and low visibility days have arrived, 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.  In the winter months, we know how unpredictable the weather and road conditions can be.  Please move slowly in the area where the students cross and be aware of those surroundings.  

In particular, we ask that you do not let your children out of the car on the sidewalk driving into the Minto parking lot from Kilbirnie 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 in line with the gate to enter and exit the schoolyard, please be extra vigilant in that area.  Student safety is of the utmost importance.

Additionally, we would like to remind parents that last minute front office pick ups should not happen after 3:15 pm unless there is an emergency.  Our buses are beginning to arrive and it can be difficult to have the students come to the office at that point due to end of day routines.  Kindly email cecilia@ocsb.ca ahead of time for early pickups or absences.  Please note our bus lane is closed to all vehicles between 3:15 and 3:45 - no entry or exit is permitted during this time.

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

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

STEM Camp - Summer Camp

Can’t Get Enough Minecraft? We Got You! 

Every. Single. Week. of STEM Camp features Minecraft! In addition to our 4 weeks themed with all Minecraft, all the time, we even use Minecraft in our LEGO themed weeks! It’s a great way to learn about logic and coding, on top of being just a lot of fun! So pick a week, any week for your Minecraft-loving camper!

Have You Registered for STEM Camp? Many camp weeks and some sites are already sold out…register your camper today! We can’t wait to see them this summer!

The STEM Camp Crew

STEMquest (www.stemquest.ca)is a local, family-owned business based in Orleans, Ottawa. We offer hands-on, interactive STEM education experiences for children, focusing on fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Our programs include after-school activities, birthday parties, school outings, and community robotics workshops. Through our robotics sessions, children get first-hand experience in controlling and programming robots, giving them a deeper understanding of technology in a fun and engaging way. 

STEMQUEST BROCHURE

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.

BARRHAVEN STEM FLYER

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Community Services for Families in Need

Hello,

Believe it or not, for a Friday it has been a crazy day and I am really looking forward to being home to put my feet up.

Next Thursday is the Lenten Penance Service at St. Monica Church (April 3rd, 7pm). Whenever I go to confession, I feel lighter - like I am floating on a cloud.  The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that one must confess serious sins at least once a year (CCC 1457).

Click the link for this week's bulletin: https://standrewchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/pdf/bulletin.pdf.

Have a good weekend.

God Bless,

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 

Access resources to support children’s mental health:

https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/

SMH-ON Resources