Updates from All Saints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025

DEAR ALL SAINTS FAMILIES, 

As we look ahead to next week, I want to bring your attention to a very important day. On Tuesday, September 30, our school will be observing Orange Shirt Day. This day is an opportunity for us to learn about the history of the Residential School system and commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation.

We encourage all students and staff to wear an orange shirt on Tuesday as a sign of our commitment to the Calls to Action. Throughout the week, we will also have age-appropriate activities and discussions in classrooms to help students understand the significance of this day.

PARENT PORTAL FORMS

How to Complete Your Parent Portal Forms

Below is some useful information to help you complete the forms.

• Direct link to login to the Parent Portal. Remember to sign in with the same email address on file with the school. Please contact your school's office administrator if you have difficulty logging in.

• This video shows you where to find forms on the Parent Portal: Parent Portal Forms

• Follow these steps to review and update your contact information in the Student Verification form.

Why are these forms important?

Completing your Parent Portal forms ensures:

• We have your most current contact and emergency information

• Your child can take part in local field trips and classroom activities

• You've shared your preferences for how we use and share your child's name, work, or photo

• Your child understands expectations for using technology responsibly

Without your completed forms, your child may miss out on important opportunities like neighbourhood outings or access to school technology. Please log in to your Parent Portal account and complete these forms for each of your children.

Parents can access the forms on weekdays between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., and at any time on weekends until October 1. 

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OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH IMMUNIZATION

The vaccination clinic for grade 7 students will take place on September 29th and October 1st to 3rd. Vaccine consent forms need to be returned on Monday, September 29. 

On the day of the school clinic, your child should:

• Eat a good breakfast

• Bring an extra juice or snack to school.

• Wear short sleeves or a loose shirt so that the upper arm can be exposed easily, without undressing.

For more information, please visit www.ParentingInOttawa.ca/immunization

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OTTAWA 67’s ANNUAL SCHOOL DAY GAME

The grade 7 and 8 classes have the opportunity to attend the Ottawa 67’s Annual School Day Game at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday, November 12, against the Kingston Frontenacs.

The $27 cost includes a ticket for the game as well as transportation. Payment and the permission form must be submitted through SchoolCash Online by October 10. 

Students not participating in the activity will remain at school. If we do not have enough interest, with a minimum of 75% of students attending, students will have their money refunded and the excursion will be cancelled.

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EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS

On Parent/Teacher Conference days, students will be dismissed early to allow teachers to prepare for meetings with parents. Those days are: 

Thursday, October 16, 2025 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Please note that OC Transpo cannot accommodate the early dismissal. Students who take OC Transpo will be dismissed early; however, they will have to wait until normal dismissal time for transportation. 

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WATERLOO MATH COMPETITION

The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contest is approaching. This is a University of Waterloo math competition which will be held at All Saints Catholic High School’s Learning Commons, during the morning, on Wednesday November 12. 

Students in grades 9-12 who are interested must sign up before Tuesday October 14th.

 Sign-Up Sheet: https://forms.gle/mj3oteYZXjaDDpkN9 

Those who have signed up by October 14 will be contacted. There is a fee of $10 to write this contest which will be collected after the sign up period via school cash online.

Please contact Ms. Hessel (C312), lisa.hessel@ocsb.ca, or Mr. Burchill (C343), steven.burchill@ocsb.ca, if you have any questions.

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TOONIES FOR TERRY UPDATE

The Terry Fox Day today was a terrific success! Congratulations to all the students for raising $1387 for the Terry Fox Foundation, doubling their efforts from last year and beating their goal for this year. 

The School Cash Online fundraiser remains open until Saturday, September 27. Donations of any amount are welcome and can be made online.  

Thank you to the students from Student Council and Eddy the Yeti (in the photo above) for leading us around the course!

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IMPORTANT DATES

September

29 - OPH Immunizations

30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 

October

1 to 3 - OPH Immunizations

2 - National Custodial Workers Day!

3 - Terry Fox rain date

5 - Sunday - World Teacher’s Day

7 - Opening Mass 

10 - Christian Community Day (PD DAY)

13 - Thanksgiving (No School)

16 - HS Parent/Teacher Conferences

16 - Early Dismissal

17 - Photo Retakes

OCSB Calendar and Dates for 2025/26: www.ocsb.ca/parents/calendar/