Updates from All Saints

June 24-28, 2024

We're about to embark on the last week of the 23-24 school year.  We'd like to thank all of our students, staff and ASH families for being part of our school community this year.  This will be our last Updates from All Saints weekly post for this year.  

A reminder that 7&8 final report cards are scheduled to be posted to the Parent Portal on Wednesday, June 26th.  High school semester 2 report cards are scheduled to be released on Friday, July 5th on the Parent Portal.  Report cards are typically made available after 5 pm on the day they are posted. 

We're looking forward to the 2024-25 school year.  Wishing you a restful and enjoyable July and August.

We have a few additional announcements to share with you today.

Updates from OSTA

Joint Custody and Transportation to Two Homes – Renewals 

Important Deadline – Joint Custody renewals must be done every year. The renewal form  for existing variable transportation arrangements (Joint Custody) is available online.  Renewal Joint Custody Forms must be submitted NO LATER THAN June 30 by at least one  parent/guardian. 

Empty Seats/Courtesy Seating for the 2024-25 School Year 

Over the past few years, we have experienced significant disruption to our transportation  services due to the driver shortage. Though we are cautiously optimistic that this coming  fall's service will roll out smoothly due to our proactive measures, it is difficult to predict  driver status. It is not uncommon for drivers to not return after the summer break or to  resign early in the school year. As our first priority is to provide reliable transportation to  eligible students, the Empty Seats/Courtesy program will NOT be reinstated in September.  We will re-evaluate this decision later in the fall when we have better visibility on the status  of our services.

OSTA Parent Web Portal Closed 

OSTA’s Parent Web Portal (Bus Stop Finder) will be closed from the end of June until mid August. The portal will reopen with next year’s transportation information. Please regularly  check OSTA’s website and social media pages for important transportation announcements,  deadlines, and other vital information. 

Not Using the Bus Next Year? Let OSTA Know by Declining Transportation Are you eligible for transportation but not using it next year? Decline today. Keeping OSTA  informed is important as it allows us to better use available transportation services for those  who need them. For more information, visit OSTA’s website. 

Take the Wheel and Drive Yellow Today 

Looking for a satisfying part-time job that fits your work-life balance? Take the wheel and  drive yellow. Yellow school bus drivers are impactful workers who are highly valued by our  communities for getting kids safely to school. Visit driveyellow.ca for more information on  becoming a school bus driver. 

BusPlanner Web Account 

Are you seeking information about your child’s bus stop location and pick up/drop off time?  Once you have created a subscriber account in BusPlanner Web you can add your child.  Simply input their OEN (Ontario Education Number) along with their birthdate, grade, and  the school they attend, and you will have access to all of your child’s transportation  information. The OEN can be found on your child’s report card or by contacting your child’s  school.

OSTA Rebrand 

OSTA is thrilled to announce the launch of its revamped brand identity and new website this  summer. This transformation signifies a new beginning for OSTA, highlighting our dedication  to leadership, modernization, inclusiveness, and community engagement. We aim to  showcase our commitment to being a dependable and caring transportation provider. Our  new website is modern, accessible, and user-friendly, ensuring seamless navigation for all  users. It offers clear information about our services, policies, and updates. Stay tuned! 

Summer Communication  

As a commitment to transparency, OSTA will continue to provide bus driver status updates  throughout the summer as it gears up for another school year. OSTA is dedicated to  providing students with a safe way to travel to and from school while giving  parents/guardians the peace of mind they deserve. Updates will be available on the OSTA website. 

Grade 10-12 Exam & Gr 9 Final Assessments Dates

In preparation for exams, please see the following document created by our staff for parents and students. A complete RST and exam schedule can be found HERE.

High school semester 2 grade 10-12 exams and grade 9 final summative assessments are scheduled to take place as follows:  

Grade 9-11 courses:  during the mornings of Thursday, June 20th - Tuesday, June 25th.

Grade 12 courses:  during the mornings of Tuesday, June 18th - Friday, June 21st. 

*all exams and RSTs begin at 8:30AM*

Tuesday, June 18th - Gr 12 Period 3 exams

Wednesday, June 19th - Gr 12 Period 4 exams

Thursday, June 20th - Gr 10-12 Period 1 exams, Gr 9 Period 1 Summative Assessments

Friday, June 21st - Gr 10-12 Period 2 exams, Gr 9 Period 2 Summative Assessments

Monday, June 24th - Gr 10 & 11 Period 3 exams, Gr 9 Period 3 Summative Assessments

Tuesday, June 25th - Gr 10 & 11 Period 4 exams, Gr 9 Period 4 Summative Assessments

It is also important that students are present and prepared on the day RSTs (Rich Summative Tasks) take place in classes.  RST dates are communicated to students by their teacher and differ by course. RSTs are typically scheduled in the latter part of the semester.

Students in grades 10-12 courses will complete final exams during the exam window outlined above. Final exams are not written in grade 9 courses.  However, attendance during the exam window is required for grade 9s as final assessment activities will be scheduled during the exam window.

Students in grades 7&8 follow their regular schedule during the high school exam period.

Vacation and work arrangements are expected to be made around the examination timetable (Student Handbook, pg 20).

In the event of an "inclement weather day” during the high school exam period where yellow school bus transportation is canceled, exam schedules at all OCSB schools for all students will be affected (not just for school bus riders). The missed exam will be written the following school day. All other exams will be bumped by one day. For example, if Tuesday, June 25th were declared an inclement weather day, then all period 4 exams would be written on Wednesday, June 26th. 

St Isidore Parish Update

To view St Isidore's weekly bulletin please click here.  

Staying Connected

SchoolMessenger - If you did not receive this by email, please take a moment to sign-up for a SchoolMessenger account. 

The Parent Portal - The Parent Portal allows parents to view their child’s report card. To register visit: OCSB Parent Portal.  

Daily Announcements & Twitter - Daily Announcements are posted on ash.ocsb.ca.  We're also on Twitter @AllSaintsOCSB.