Greetings, isnt the sunshine wonderful? Spring sure is trying to arrive, winter cant hold on too much longer. 

We are now almost to the end of Lent, I pray your Lenten fasts were inspiring and revealing. Remember next Friday, Good Friday is a day of Fast and Abstinence. We are so close to Easter! 

Have a lovely weekend.

Here is your link to the Bulletin:

Bulletins | St. Andrew Catholic Parish - Week of March 29th, 2026

Doreen

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Doreen Cripps

Administrative Assistant, St. Andrew Parish

Parish Office located at:

St. Monica Church

2080 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2C 3H1

Office Hours:  Monday - Friday  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

                       (closed for lunch b/w 12:00 pm  - 1:00 pm)

(613) 723-9767 ext 1

parish2002@gmail.com

www.saintandrewparish.ca

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION - click the link for the details and sign up QR code

FIT FOR LIFE SUMMER CAMPS:  Camp Hours 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Free Supervision 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

Discount: $10 off for sibling registration

Join us for a week-long Summer camp designed for 7-14 year olds, focusing on healthy, active living! Led by an experienced OCT Ottawa Catholic School Board physical education teacher, campers will enjoy exciting activities like sports, fitness, and yoga.  They will be fed delicious and nutritious snacks like fresh veggies and fruit.  Don't miss out on this fun-filled, educational experience!

What to expect at an OCSB Camp:

• Indoor and outdoor activities

• Staff to child ratio of around 1:12

• Lots of learning, and fun!

You may cancel a camp registration on or before June 15, 2026 and obtain a refund minus a $15 administration fee. AFTER June 15, refunds will not be issued - except for compassionate reasons.​

OCSB Continuing & Community Education is excited to share that registration is now open for OCSB Summer Camps 2026! 

Our summer camps provide children and youth with opportunities to stay active, explore new interests, build confidence, and make new friends in a safe and welcoming environment. With programs ranging from arts and sports to STEM, themed adventure, and specialty camps, there is something for every camper.

Camps will run June 29 – August 14, 2026, at OCSB locations across Ottawa, with weekly full-day programs and extended hours available at select sites.

We would appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with families in your school communities.

LEARN MORE: https://conted.ocsb.ca/summer-programs/summer-camps/

OCSB Continuing & Community Education is excited to announce that registration is now open for Summer International Languages Program - Elementary!

We would appreciate your support in helping us share information about the program with families. If possible, please consider including the attached poster in your school newsletter, website, or other parent communications.

This program offers students the opportunity to learn a new language or strengthen their home language through engaging activities such as music, art, storytelling, and cultural exploration. It is a meaningful way for students to build confidence, develop language skills, and connect with diverse cultures in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The program runs from June 29 - July 31, 2026, at various OCSB locations, with classes available for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, and is free for Ontario residents.

Families can learn more and register here: https://conted.ocsb.ca/summer-programs/summer-international-languages-elementary 

SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE

Pirouette Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

WHAT IS RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS?

Rhythmic gymnastics is a woman-only Olympic Sport that incorporates elements from ballet, gymnastics, dance and apparatus manipulation. Gymnasts perform on a 13 x 13 m floor with a rope, hoop, ball, clubs or ribbon accompanied by music, in individual or group events. A routine must consist of pirouettes, balances, leaps and dance steps. Gymnasts must be in constant movement for the entire routine (1.5 mins individual or 2.5 mins for groups).  Each movement involves a high degree of athletic skill. Physical abilities needed by a rhythmic gymnast include strength, power, flexibility, agility, dexterity, endurance and hand-eye coordination.

Pirouette RG Club offers different programs to children of all ages and abilities in a warm, friendly environment, teaching rhythmic gymnastics in the Barrhaven/Riverside South, Manotick areas of Ottawa. Our goal is to help gymnasts develop skills such as flexibility, balance, endurance, power, grace and apparatus technique while all the while having fun! All of our classes are designed to meet each participant’s individual needs and level of performance, while maintaining program standards and learning objectives.​

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pirouetterg.com for more info/questions!

WEBSITE

The Way 2 Go Tutoring

Tutoring services to students who may benefit from additional academic support during the school year.

With over 8 years of tutoring experience, I’ve worked with students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in a wide range of subjects. I also offer tutoring in both English and French, and tailor each session to fit the student’s unique learning style and needs.

I can be reached by email at theway2gotutoring@gmail.com , and more information is available on my website: https://sites.google.com/view/way-2-go-tutoring/home?authuser=0

Kind regards,

Emily Way

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.  

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.  

Here’s a short video that highlights the dental services available in the community. 

For the full list of programs/services, schedule and locations of Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs, please visit: www.OttawaPublicHealth.ca/NeighbourhoodHub

The Merivale Dental Clinic location is: 1580 Merivale Road, Suite 400. You can contact the dental information line at 613-580-3300.  Do not hesitate to contact them if you have questions. 

Community Services for Families in Need - link will open a page of resources

Beginning on Monday, November 10, our school will be using SafeArrival to report student absences. SafeArrival is designed to make it easier, faster, and more convenient for families to report absences and late arrivals.

With SafeArrival, there’s no need to call the school and leave a message. Instead, you can quickly and securely report your child’s absence in one of three ways:

• Using the SM Home App: Download and install the SM Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

• Online: Visit home.schoolmessenger.ca.

• Phone: Call the toll-free number 1-844-478-2598 and follow the prompts

Further detailed instructions are available on the OCSB website.

Access resources to support children’s mental health:

Supporting Your Child’s Well-being: Free webinar series for parents and caregivers

Last year, School Mental Health Ontario launched the By Your Side parent/caregiver learning hub and toolkit for school staff, filled with research-based practical resources, tools and supports tailored to the needs of Ontario families.

This spring, School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health.

This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:

•  balanced device use

•  vaping

•  body image

•  anxiety

The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance.

Sessions run March to June

 Register for free today

We encourage all parents and caregivers to participate in this informative series. Together, we can support the well-being of our children and communities.

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

SMH-ON Resources