School News Dec. 3, 2024
December 3, 2024
Good afternoon,
It’s hard to believe it is December already. Thank you for engaging in Parent/Guardian-Educator Interviews last week. We appreciate your partnership in your child/youth’s learning.
In November, the students recognized Hindu Heritage Month and Lebanese Heritage Month by engaging in visual art and Living Skills activities. They made homemade hummus with naan, as well as some samosas and tabbouleh. They viewed examples of rangoli art and looked for patterns made of circles and triangles in it. They also created their own artwork with coloured salt inspired by the ancient Hindu tradition. Also in recognition of Hindu Heritage Month, during library times, we read 'Festival of Colors', 'The Boy and The Bindi' and 'Brown is Beautiful'. We continue to build our library collection so students have the opportunity to see themselves in our texts.
The Core Word of the Month for December is look. We invite you to engage in the following activities with your child/youth.
OCDSB Program and Services prepares Building the Bridge Home/School Connects Newsletter. Sharing the December issue with you here.
OCDSB Family Conference was held on November 4th. Recorded presentations now available.
A reminder that we are accepting Living Skills Program Cookie orders until December 6th. Place an order for a half dozen holiday cookies baked by students during Living Skills blocks. Proceeds will go towards the life skills budget for future ingredients and grocery store purchases. All cookies will be nut-free and made in a nut-free environment. Note cookies do contain egg, dairy, and gluten. At this time we can only offer a half dozen/student so we don't overextend ourselves. Questions? Please reach out to [email protected].
To order:
1. Complete this Google Form
2. Pay through SchoolCashOnline
School Council News
Email [email protected]
OCDSB School Council News website includes OCDSB School Council Monthly News
The next School Council meeting is Tuesday, January 21st, 2024 at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to join via link shared by email. If you have questions, please email [email protected]
Community Partners
Service Coordination Support SCS Express December issue here Includes Things To Do During The Holiday Season
Autism Ontario November Provincial Newsletter here.
Autism Ontario November Adult Newsletter here
Families Matter Cooperative The Family Scoop Visit their website
Bank of Canada Museum Sensory Sundays
Around the Campfire is a program for youths with special needs run by parents, friends and support workers of those with special needs. See poster for more information.
Ottawa Public Health: Dealing With Respiratory Illnesses, Handwashing
City of Ottawa’s Winter Activities Learn more
Looking ahead
December is… Birthday of Imam Aga Khan, Yalda, Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
Dec 3: International Day of Persons With Disabilities
Dec 20: Last day of classes before winter Break
Jan. 6: Classes begin
A few recent photos to share:
We’d love to share more smiles. If you consent to photos and have not already, please complete the OCDSB 021 - Media/School Website Permission Form
Parents/Guardians are asked to choose whether or not we can include their child's work, photos, and videos on communication platforms, when showcasing their talents and participation, or when publicizing school events and activities.
Have a good rest of your week,
Kathryn Ferguson
Principal [email protected]
Trisha Yourth
Vice Principal [email protected]