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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear All Saints Families,
Welcome back, everyone! I hope that you all had a wonderful, rejuvenating summer break. This marks my first year serving as your principal, and I consider it a privilege to join such a distinguished community. All Saints boasts a stellar reputation, built on a foundation of academic excellence, vibrant spirit, and dedicated individuals, and I am truly honored to now be a part of it.
This year, we are inspired by the Ottawa Catholic School Board spiritual theme: Building Bridges. This theme resonates deeply with our collective mission and values. As bridge builders, we are called to actively encourage collaboration in all its forms, seeking meaningful connections between students, staff, families, and the wider community. It is through these connections that we can truly embody our shared faith, extend hope to those who need it, and demonstrate unwavering love. Our ultimate goal in embracing this theme is to ensure that each and every student at All Saints experiences success, not only academically but also in their personal growth and spiritual journey.
Our entire staff is incredibly excited for the year ahead and eagerly anticipates meeting our students on September 2nd. To help ensure a smooth and successful transition back to school, we have compiled the following essential information. We hope it will assist you in preparing for the exciting days ahead.
Sincerely,
JP Cloutier
Principal
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ATTENDANCE REALLY MATTERS
The time a student spends in class, engaged in learning activities, has a tremendous impact on their grades, graduation, and success after graduation. The beginning of the year is the perfect time to set a goal for strong attendance.
Did you know?
By grade 9, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than grade 8 test scores.
Missing only 2 days of school per month can put a student at risk.
Helping teens to maintain daily routines and getting a good night’s sleep makes a difference.
Scheduling appointments on non-school days where possible is a best practice.
We have many supports for students available at the school. Please reach out to us if ever you have a concern about your child’s attendance.
Please note, to be excused during regular school hours, students must provide verbal or written verification from their parents or guardians. Parents are asked to call the school at (613) 271 4254 to report an absence.
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STUDENT SCHEDULES
Grade 7-8 student schedules will be distributed on the first day of school.
Grade 9-12 student schedules will be posted on my.studentinfo.ca on August 29 at 4:00PM. Due to the number of enrollments being processed, our Student Services department is continuing to work on balancing high school classes (gr 9-12) schedules. Any course information currently available through student applications and Google accounts is subject to change.
All students are expected to follow their schedule, even if they apply for a course change. Course Change Requests will open on my.studentinfo.ca on August 29 at 4:00PM, an electronic parent signature must be included. Students will be notified if and when a change is made.
Students can access their my.studentinfo.ca account using their student email and password. New students will get their email and password from their teacher.
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FIRST DAY PROCEDURES
Grade 7 students will meet in the cafeteria and find their homeroom teacher. Lists will be posted in the cafeteria.
Grade 8 students will check the alphabetical lists at the beginning of the 7/8 wing for their homeroom and proceed right to their homeroom classroom.
Students in grades 9-12 can proceed directly to their homeroom classroom. Information has been sent to students on my.studentinfo.ca. Students without access can talk to a staff member on Tuesday morning.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST
To help you and your family prepare for the new year, we have created a checklist for you to reference before the start of school. This will help ensure you and your student do not miss out on exciting news and opportunities during the year. Please complete the following as soon as possible.
Register for a School Cash OnLine Account
Fill Out School Forms on Parent Portal (Helpful Hints for Parent Portal Forms)
Update Your Contact Information on Parent Portal (Help viewing contacts in Parent Portal)
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STUDENT DROP OFF/PICK UP
As is the case with most schools, there is A LOT of traffic around the school at the beginning and end of the day. The designated drop-off area is found at the East end of the parking lot (see picture). The parking area directly in front of the school is designated for special transportation pick-up and drop-off. The bus loop is reserved for yellow buses only.
Drop-offs or pick-ups in the no stopping zones found along Kanata Avenue can result in dangerous situations. We encourage all community members to adhere to the street signage posted. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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SCENT-FREE ENVIRONMENT
Some students and staff have reported allergies to scents and sprays. We ask all students to follow the scent-free environment policy. Most importantly, sprays are not to be used in the school and we ask everyone to refrain from wearing strongly scented products.
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STUDENT FEES
The 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 Student Council activities, spirit building activities, field trips, awards, school clubs, teams and activities. Be assured this fee is not to cause undue hardship or inconvenience for your family.
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SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE
Our school day begins promptly at 8:20am and finishes at 2:30 pm. Students are asked to be here with enough time to go to their locker, remove their coats/boots and be seated in homeroom by the time the 8:20 am bell rings. Students arriving to class after the bell are marked late for class.
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ATTENDANCE REPORTING
Late arrivals will result in an email to the parent with their sign in time. Students who are at appointments will also receive the notification. We appreciate parent communication for lates and absences. We also send out monthly attendance letters to all students.
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LUNCH TIME
We are uncertain if the cafeteria servery will be available in the first week of school. Please send your students with lunch and snacks at this time.
Grade 7-8 students will eat in the cafeteria every day during lunch. Intermediate students are not permitted to leave school property at lunch. Any student needing to leave at lunch time must be signed out and picked up by a parent.
High School students are permitted to leave the school property lunch time.
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CELLPHONES, EARBUDS, & PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cellphones are not to be used during instructional time. Students who need to access a device for medical or documented learning needs will be allowed. Students will only be permitted to use their cell phones during lunch, before and after school.
Intermediate students must keep their devices in their locker. High School students must keep theirs out of sight and silent.
If you need to contact your student, please call the main office and we will help.
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CHROMEBOOKS/LAPTOPS
We strongly recommend students bring their own Chromebook or laptop. Students who are not able to bring their own device should let their Homeroom teacher know.
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LOCKERS
Homeroom teachers will provide information about lockers. All students are required to bring their own lock on the first day. It is very important to purchase a good quality lock. We encourage students to leave valuable items that are not needed for school at home.
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MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Please see the following for more information about supporting students in returning to school:
The First Ten Days, Start Well, Listen, Believe and Act, and How to Support a Mentally Healthy Back to School for Your Child.
The Student website provides easy access to mental health learning, tools and supports with a look and feel designed for students to use.
See the OCSB Well-Being Website and for more specific information please visit the OCSB Mental Health, Addiction and Well-Being Strategy and specifically focus on our OCSB Year 2 Action Plan for 2025-2026
For those looking for mental health and well-being support, the OCSB Well-Being Toolkit contains a compilation of resources for parents/guardians, students, and staff. Also, please consider these Parent/Guardian resources from the School Mental Health Ontario to be of additional support. Ottawa-based community resources for OCSB students/families and staff, as well as OCSB School Attendance Supports are available for all.
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INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Did you know that you can learn or master a language other than English and French while earning credits towards your high school diploma? The International Languages Secondary program with OCSB offers courses in languages such as Mandarin, American Sign Language, Ukrainian, Spanish, Russian, Punjabi, and more. Classes are held virtually or in-person every Saturday morning, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. For more information, check out the brochure in the guidance counselors' office or visit 2025-2026 IL Secondary (Credit) program.
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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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STUDENT MEDICAL INFORMATION
In preparation for the 2025/26 academic year, we kindly request that families of interest complete the essential medical documentation forms.
If your child/student has a serious medical condition (asthma, life-threatening allergy, diabetes, epilepsy/seizures), you will need to inform the school using the Life-Threatening Medical Condition Verification Form as well as submit an appropriate condition-specific Plan of Care form (attached below are the required forms). We ask that parents complete these forms each year to ensure we have up-to-date information regarding your child/students medical conditions. If the Plan of Care form has been previously submitted and there are no changes, please complete the Plan of Care Annual Review Sheet only. In addition, if your child requires an epipen or inhaler, please ensure they carry a valid one with them and provide one to the main office. Completed and signed forms can be returned to us at AllSaints.High@ocsb.ca
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IMPORTANT DATES
September 2 - First Day of School
September 11 - Meet the Teacher (4:30PM-6PM)
September 12 - Photo Day
September 15 - School Council Meeting (7PM)
September 29 - October 3: Grade 7 Ottawa Public Health Immunizations
OCSB Calendar and Dates for 2025/26: www.ocsb.ca/parents/calendar/
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