Snowhawks’ Ski & Snowboard Program - Grades 5-6 

Register for the St Francis Traveller 2026, a four-week after-school ski & snowboard program for St Francis of Assisi students in grades 5 & 6:  Thursdays – Feb 12, 19, 26 & Mar 5 (make-up date is Mar 12 in case of a cancelled outing).  Leave school at early-dismissal (2:45 PM), returning to the school at 9 PM. Enjoy two trips each to Vorlage (Feb 12 & 19) & Mt Cascades (Feb 26 & Mar 5). Deadline for online registration is Dec 30, but the program may fill before the deadline! Thank you to School Council for organizing.

For more information, click HERE

Keeping our schools healthy this winter

A message from Ottawa Public Health: 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 winter is upon us.

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

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 the roundabout. 

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

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. 22 - Jan. 2 - Christmas Break

• Dec. 25 - Merry Christmas

• Jan. 1 - Happy New Year

• Jan. 5 - Back to School

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

• Jan. 30 PD Day

• 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.

• Parent Portal - FAQs and Troubleshooting 

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/​.