Updates from All Saints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT

All families are welcome to join our first event of the school year on Thursday, September 11. High school teachers will be in the gym. Intermediate teachers will be in their classrooms. We will begin at 4:30 pm and end at 6:00 pm. 

The purpose of this event is to briefly connect with teachers to establish a partnership in helping students achieve. Keep in mind that teachers have just met your child and are in the process of establishing routines and relationships. Data and reporting on progress will happen later in the term/semester. 

7-8 Teachers will be in their classrooms. Room numbers will be posted; however, we ask that you know the names of your child's teachers before the event. This can be found on your child's mystudentinfo.ca account. **Note: Phys Ed teachers will be in the Multi-purpose Room (N106 & N107). 

9-12 Teachers: 

• • Wood Floor Gym - Creative Arts, Business, Contemporary Studies, Technology 

  • Cafeteria Gym - English, Math, French, Religion, Physical Education, Science

  • Atrium - Guidance, Resource, Co-Op

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PHOTO DAYS

To accommodate our increased enrollment school photos will take place over two days. On Thursday, September 11 students in grades 11 & 12 will have their photos taken and on Friday, September 12 students from grades 7 to 10. 

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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

On September 30, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt on this day to honour Survivors of residential schools.

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ATTENDANCE REALLY MATTERS  

Research from the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research shows how important attendance is for all students. 

In their research they discovered: 

• Grades are directly impacted by attendance - “almost all [first year university students] with strong attendance pass their classes” 

• Class attendance is a more significant predictor of student success than test scores.

• Students with the best chance of succeeding in post-secondary studies missed less than 7 days over the course of the entire school year while in high school

Throughout the year, we will be sharing the strategies that we are using in order to help improve and maintain high attendance rates. You can help at home by having conversations about the importance of attending all classes. Your conversations have a tremendous impact on present and future success. Please let school staff know if your student is facing any barriers to school attendance. 

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ACTION ITEM: MEDIA CONSENT FORM

The OCSB Media Consent Form on the Parent Portal has been updated for the upcoming school year. Parents/guardians will now be asked to select one of the following options:

• No consent for sharing images

• Consent to share images for school communication

• Consent for yearbook/class pictures only

Please note: If no form is submitted, it will be considered implied consent for the yearbook and class photos. If you have any concerns or specific requests about your child’s image being used, we encourage you to contact the school directly. 

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MEAL DELIVERY

Food delivery services, such as Uber Eats or Skip, are not permitted on school property. They pose logistical problems and privacy concerns. Deliveries will be turned away from the main office and the deliverer will be asked to leave the property.

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ACTION ITEM: STUDENT FEES

We attempt to provide students with unique and interesting opportunities to connect to the school inside and outside of the classroom. Securing opportunities for initiatives such as guest speakers, supplies for student activities, spirit building activities, field trips, awards, school clubs, teams, and rentals required. The optional student fee is $30.00 per student with a family maximum of $60.00.  Payment can be made on SchoolCash Online. 

Student fees are used to supplement the cost of. Be assured this fee is not to cause undue hardship or inconvenience for your family.  

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CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL

Our first meeting will take place at 7:00 pm on September 15, 2025 in the Learning Commons of the school. At this meeting, we will be electing the Catholic School Council executive for 2025/26. All are welcome and we hope you can join us!

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IMPORTANT DATES

September 2 - First Day of School

September 11 - Meet the Teacher (4:30PM-6PM)

September 11 & 12 - Photo Day

September 15 - School Council Meeting (7PM)

September 18 - Grad Parent Meeting (evening; virtual; more details to follow)

September 26 - Grade 7&8 Terry Fox Day (rain date Oct. 3)

September 29 - October 3: Grade 7 Ottawa Public Health Immunizations 

September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 

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