Advent & Angel Tree Project

The season of Advent is approaching and in order to share our many blessings our Advent Project will focus on:

The needs of the Ottawa Area by supporting The Shepherds of Good Hope, & the needs of our St. Francis Community through our Angel Tree. 

Click Here for More information: Advent & Angel Tree Projects

Spirit Week: Dec. 8 - 12

Book Fair

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? How about books! Our St. Francis of Assisi book fair will run from Dec. 9 - 11, with extended hour on Wed. Dec. 10, until approx 6:15pm. 

MacMillans Fundraising

We are excited to share that our MacMillan’s fundraiser is now live! This is a great opportunity to stock up on treats for the holiday season while helping support improvements to our school yard.  

How to Order:

Please visit: https://macmillansfundraising.online/store/
At checkout, be sure to select “St Francis of Assisi” as your school from the drop-down menu.

 Important Dates:

• Online Closure: Monday, December 1 (portal closes at midnight)

• Delivery Date: Monday, December 15 – Tuesday, December 16 (Pick up at school or local pick up in Fallingbrook)

Thank you for your continued support of our school community. Your participation helps make a meaningful difference for our students.

Keeping our schools healthy this winter

As we enter the winter months, please monitor your child for symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea, and keep them home until they are feeling better and fever-free. Viruses can spread through the air, close contact, and shared surfaces, so regular handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and keeping vaccinations up to date—including flu and COVID-19—are important. Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy and safe. For more information, click HERE.

Dental Screening 

Suzanne Gravel a registered dental hygienist (RDH) with Ottawa Public Health will provide a dental screening on January 16, 2026 for students in JK, SK, Grade 1, Grade 2 and some follow-ups as needed. 

If your child’s grade is not selected, but you wish for the dental hygienist to see him/her, please advise the school. 

Dress for the Weather

Outdoor play is an important part of every child’s day. Fresh air and active play support physical health, social skills, creativity, and overall well-being.

Outdoor Play Reminder: We go outside in all kinds of weather! Please send your child with a hat, mitts and snowpants, as the days are getting cold. 

With the right clothing, students can enjoy the outdoors comfortably and safely in every season.

CSPA  invites parents to attend the Dec 10th Parent Session, The Family Smartphone Guide: Navigating physical, mental, and legal challenges in a digital world. 

Parents can register through THIS link for the virtual-only session.

You can also register with the SAME link to to have access to all of CPSA's upcoming events. 

Kiss & Ride

If you are using the Kiss & Ride, please drive all the way down the roundabout to pick up your children safely. Do not pick up half way toward to the roundabout. 

This prevents students from running between cars, and keeps our Kiss & Ride running safely and smoothly. 

Youth Group - Gr. 5 and up

Exciting News: Combined Junior and Senior Youth Ministry at Divine Infant Parish!

Aligned with the mission of the Divine Infant Parish, we are thrilled to announce the formation of our combined Junior and Senior Youth Ministry. Our Vision is simple yet powerful:

"Empowering the next generation to boldly follow Christ, grow in faith, and transform their community with love and purpose."

This is a wonderful opportunity for youth to unite in faith, deepen their relationship with Christ, and make a meaningful impact in both their lives and the community.

Why Combine the Junior and Senior Youth Ministries?

By bringing the two groups together, we create a stronger, more vibrant community. This change will enable:

Shared experiences: Youth of all ages can learn from one another, fostering mentorship and friendship across grades.

Increased involvement in parish life: Our combined ministry will have greater opportunities to participate in liturgical events, parish fundraisers, community service projects, and more.

Enhanced spiritual growth: With a larger group, we can offer a richer diversity of experiences, deepening our faith through shared prayer, discussions, and activities.

A more cohesive youth community: Unity fosters a stronger bond, where everyone—no matter their age—can contribute to the mission of the parish.

We're Now Accepting Registrations!

Junior Youths: Grades 5 to 8

Senior Youths: Grades 9 to 12

How to Register: Divine Infant Youth Registration Form or email youth@divineinfantparish.ca

When: Friday Nights, 7 - 9pm

Where: Divine Infant Parish Hall

Please join us! 

Drop Off & Pick Up

Please remember: For safety, there is no car drop offs or pick-ups near the Junior exit in the small paved area: please do not use Charlemange as a pick up or drop off. That area must stay clear for student and pedestrian safety. 

Instead, please use the Kiss N Ride or park a block away and walk to meet your children.

Thank you for helping us keep school safe for all students.

• Dec. 9 - 11 - Book Fair (Dec. 10, extended hours to 6:15 pm)

• Dec. 10 - Advent Mass in our gym, families welcome,  9:30am

• Dec. 15 & 16 - MacMillan’s fundraiser, Delivery Date: (Pick up at school or local pick up in Fallingbrook)

• Dec. 16 - Advent Confession - Gr. 3 - 6

• Dec. 17 - Christmas Concert 10:00am - 12pm

• Jan. 16 - Dental Screening: JK - Gr. 2

• 2025-2026 Calendar - Gr. K - 8

• St. Francis of Assisi School Calendar

OSTA Parent Portal

If your child takes the bus, please sign up and login for important bussing updates. 

Students with Medical Conditions

If your child has a medical condition, please see below.

In order to best care for your child, parents/guardians must download and print the OSCB Life Threatening Medical Condition and Request and Consent for Administration form and provide it to the school at the beginning of the school year. This form must be updated every school year and/or if the information or medication dosage changes. 

In the link provided please also download and print out the corresponding Plan of Care Form that pertains to your child.  The Plan of Care Form must be filled out by all new students or if there are any changes to an existing student's plan of care.

If there is no change to your Plan of Care then you can skip it and download and print out the Annual Review Form which can be found at the bottom of the first link.

Please hand in all applicable forms to the front office at St. Francis of Assisi.

If your child no longer has a medical condition please go on to your Parent Portal, log-in, under the purple banner select Forms, select OCSB Student Verification for the child you want to make the change for. Fill out the areas only where there is a change and click submit.

Medication must be sent to school in the original container with your child's name clearly on the label.

Epipens and Asthma Inhalers – Two are recommended , one with the child and one at the office.

Please fill in the linked forms for your child ​and send them ​in to the office. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

All the above information and more can be found at https://www.ocsb.ca/parents/student-health/​.