September 18, 2024
Good morning,
The 2024-2025 is off to a great start. It was wonderful to welcome smiling faces on September 3rd. Picture Day is September 20th. See poster from Everest Solutions. We will be holding our 3 mandatory fire drills over the next three weeks. You are invited to refer to OPH’s Indoor Fire Safety and Fire Drill. Our new school sign was installed. Some projects i.e, panels in classrooms, and work in Sens Gym & Rm 132 are in progress. Removal of buckthorn coming through fencing has begun. We are working with Facilities regarding the reduction in overgrowth from adjacent properties
Core Word of the Month will continue. Teams are reviewing AAC, prompt hierarchy, and visuals this month. Welcome to Hannah Doran new CDA joining Krista Smith CDA, and Cindy Walmsley, Speech Language Pathologist.
Updating Student Information
Thank you for returning the yellow student verification forms to ensure we have all the correct contact information. If you have not yet already, please complete the following forms: Media Permission, at your earliest convenience. If your child has medication to be taken at school or a life-threatening condition please complete the following: Handling of Prescribed Medication for Students with non-Life-Threatening Medical Conditions (if applicable) and Medical Plan of Care (if applicable) linked here and available under “Crystal Bay School Forms” in the Parent Resources tab of the Crystal Bay website.
Student Accident Insurance
Creating a caring and safe environment for our students is our top priority. Unfortunately, despite all reasonable precautions being taken, accidents can still happen. Some injuries may result in medical, dental, or other expenses that are not covered by provincial health care or employer group plans and caregivers become responsible for these expenses.
The OCDSB does not provide student accident insurance. Caregivers are encouraged to consider
purchasing accident insurance or student accident insurance for incidents that may not be covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) or any additional medical plans they have.
Student accident insurance is available for purchase on a voluntary basis. Caregivers may apply online at insuremykids.com or call 1-800-463-5437. The accident insurance coverage options range from $17.00/year to $33.00/year. All plans provide 24/7 coverage and a variety of important accident benefits (benefit limits differ based on plan selected). If you have any questions, please call Jones DesLauriers Ottawa (formerly Binks Insurance Brokers) directly at 613-226-1350.
School Council News
Email [email protected]
OCDSB School Council News website
The next School Council meeting is Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to join via link sent by email. Note this change: Elections for the 2024-2025 Executive will be held then. We are seeking volunteer(s) to fill the roles of Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer on the Executive. If you are interested please complete this form. If you have questions, please email [email protected]
Looking ahead
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
Staff will be recognizing National Truth and Reconciliation Week next week by engaging with selected read-alouds and resources shared by the central Indigenous team -very pleased to share the inclusion of DD/ASD-specific resources with PECS. We will honour the somber day of remembrance and reflection of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th
Sept 19: Powley Day
Sept 20: Picture Day
Sept 23-29: International Week of Deaf People
Sept 24: Fun Day -Wear Tie Dye
Sept 25: Rowan’s Law Day
Sept 26: Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll Friday, You are invited to support our fundraising efforts and donate at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/CrystalBayCentreforSpecialEdNepean
Sept 26 4:30-6:30: Meet the Educator/ Grand Opening RockNShip (Augmentative Communication Info Table Cindy Walmsley, Transition Planning Info Table Stephanie King & Dr. Jessica Shulman, School Council table)
Sept 27: PA Day -No school for students Provincial Priorities day of learning, collaborating, and planning: Literacy and Mathematics, Student Well-being and School Safety.
Sept 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct 15: Draft Term 1 IEPs sent home. Teachers have or will reach out this week for parent/guardian input to the IEP.
Again, welcome back. Please reach out if you have any questions
Kathryn Ferguson
Principal [email protected]
Trisha Yourth
Vice Principal [email protected]