May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
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Dear Families,
Next week is Catholic Education Week. We will have a few activities at the school to celebrate the good work that we do, and the gift that is Catholic Education.
We will have a liturgy on Wednesday at 1:00 pm. We will also be hosting our first PoP Art Gallery Show on Friday May 8 at 9:30 am. We encourage all students and visitors to dress up on Friday to look their best for the art show.
Reminder that next week is also the Book Fair. Students will do an initial visit to the book fair to see what they want to purchase and then will be able to come again with money if they want to purchase items.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Shaver - Principal
April 27. PD Day. No School.
May 4 - 8. Catholic Education Week.
May 4 - 8. Scholastic Book Fair.
May 6. Liturgy. 1:15 pm. Parent Welcome.
May 8. PoP Art Gallery Event. Parents Welcome. 9:30 - 10:30. (Time changed).
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
Dear Parents and Families,
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Prince of Peace school from May 4th to May 8th! We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books.
You’ll find hundreds of quality books with a wide assortment for all reading levels. Check out the link to our Scholastic book fair to learn more about some of the most popular books and authors.
For those families looking for a family doctor:
For those families looking for a family doctor:
Clinics Accepting New Patients
List posted at The Ottawa Hospital – General Campus
Rideau Valley Health (YOU MUST GO IN PERSON) – https://rvhc.ca/ Priority given to those who have been without a doctor for more than a year and who live in the K2J area code.
Kemptville Health and Wellness (Kemptville) – www.kemptvillehwc.ca
Brightside Medical (Kanata) – Online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms
Centrepointe Medical Center – 1 Centrepointe Drive. MUST GO IN PERSON TO REGISTER.
Precision Medical Center – Greenbank – https://precisionmedic.ca/registration
My Medical Centers – Carling Avenue – https://tinyurl.com/vx44wpc
Evergreen Family Health – Woodroffe – https://www.efhc.ca/new-patient-registration
St. Laurent Medical Center – https://slmcclinic.ca/new-patient.html
Clyde Medical Center (Clyde near Merivale) – https://clydemedicalcentre.ca/NewPatient
Longfield Medical – https://www.longfieldmedicalcentre.ca/NewPatient
Kemptville Health and Wellness Centre – For each family member provide: Name, Address, Contact #, Email. If you currently have a physician, provide their name and address and the reason you wish to discontinue. Email to info@kemptvillehwc.ca
Elmvale Medical Center – https://www.elmvalemedicalcentre.ca/NewPatient
Zenith Medical Center (1980 Ogilvie Road) – https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/intake
If you speak English/French you can also consider:
1) The Rideau Clinic: https://therideauclinic.ca/home
2) Restore Medical Clinic – Serving a large population: speak both French and English: https://www.restoremedicalclinics.ca
After School Virtual French Programs - May
After School Virtual French Programs - May
Canadian Parents for French Ontario is offering FREE French enrichment programs funded by the Ministry of Education for FSL students from SK to Grade 12. The program is offered after school in May at 4:00pm, 5:00pm or 6:00pm, featuring a daily 45-minute class over a two-week session. Virtual Programs will be led by OCT certified teachers or Teacher Candidates in an Ontario Bachelor of Education program. Register here for our programs in May today!
Here are the program descriptions below:
CPF VIRTUAL “Franco-Fun”: Students in SK to Grade 8 will participate in fun and interactive games and activities, chat with new friends while building their French vocabulary, oral comprehension, and communication skills.
CPF VIRTUAL Reading Circle/Cercle de lecture: Students in SK to Grade 8 will read books, articles, poems and other reading materials with new friends and engage in activities to learn new vocabulary and improve their reading comprehension skills.
CPF VIRTUAL “Vive La Parole”: The program features theme-based games and interactive activities that will have students laughing and communicating with each other in French with ease! Our program leaders are eager to help students make new friends from across the province, learn about French culture, including the contemporary Franco Ontarian pop culture scene! This program is for students in Grades 7-12.
Soccer Camps
Soccer Camps
SKGCA Soccer 2026 registration is now open! SKGCA offers children from 4-10 the opportunity to play (5) weeks (2X per week) of parent-led recreational summer soccer (mid-May into late-June). The program includes a uniform, ball, medal, team photo, and weekend tournament for just $60 per player. Spots per age group are limited so do not delay and register today at https://www.skgcasoccer.com
Summer Camps
Summer Camps
Register here for OCSB Summer Camps.
No Toys at School Please
No Toys at School Please
As per our agenda and student handbook, we would like to remind you that we ask you do not let your child come to school with any toys, trinkets or special items. We cannot guarantee that they will safely return. This includes sports equipment and outdoor toys.
This helps eliminate distractions, student conflict, and the challenges that often occur when special items are damaged or go missing.
OCSB Volunteers.pdf
Dare to Care
Dare to Care
Prince of Peace has been given access to the Dare to Care program to support an anti-bullying message.
Parents can have access to this programming as well. Click this link and then click the Parent Enrollment button to make a profile. Reinforcing these messages at home helps us create a safe environment for everyone at school!
Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
Student Handbook:
Please review the student handbook with your child before they come to school on September 2. This item includes the code of conduct, use of technology, dress code, arrival and dismissal procedures and other important items.
Please complete the following:
Please complete the following:
Parent Portal: This is where you view report cards and verify that the school has your current contact information. Update your contact information on Parent Portal here.
Fill Out Forms on Parent Portal Here:
Responsible Use of Technology
OCSB Student Verification
Offsite permission form
Consent for use and disclosure of information
School Cash Online: This is where you can make purchases for Pizza Day, our milk program, POP clothing and pay for field trips.
School Messenger: This is our main mode of communication from school to home. Please be sure to change your preferences to include attendance, general, and teacher to student messaging.
Drop Off and Pick Up by Car
The safety of our community is paramount to the school. To assist in getting all of our students safely dropped off and picked up, we would ask that ALL parents follow these procedures.
No children should be dropped off before 9:00 am. The school does not open until this time. No child should be left outside unsupervised.
Please do not park in the bus lane and do not enter the parking lot at the beginning or end of the day. This is for the safety of all of our staff and students.
Please yield to ALL buses as they have priority to drop off students and continue with their routes.
End-of-Day Pick-Up
Parents must sign out their child at the end of the day by coming into the office and signing out in the binder provided.
Please note that our parking lot is closed and reserved for our vans and special needs families.
Do not park in the bus lane. That is reserved for special transportation vans and buses only.
Knowing Your Child's Plans is Key
To maximize safety and efficiency, we kindly ask that you notify the school by 3:15 PM if your child's dismissal plans differ from their usual routine. After such time we cannot guarantee that messages will be received. This includes:
Being picked up by a parent or another guardian
Going to after-school care instead of a bus
If more than one pickup is occurring during the week, a daily email will be needed
By letting us know your child's plan in advance, our staff can prepare dismissal lists and ensure a seamless transition from the classroom to their designated pickup point.
Benefits of Early Notification
Knowing your child's dismissal plan allows us to:
Reduce confusion and anxiety for students during dismissal.
Expedite the dismissal process, minimizing wait times for everyone.
Ensure the safety of all students by verifying authorized pickups.
How to Communicate Your Child's Plans
There are a few easy ways to let us know about your child's dismissal plans:
Email the school at: prince.peace@ocsb.ca
Call the school office before 3:15 PM.
Dismissal Procedure:
The window for end-of-day pick-up is strictly between 3:40 and 3:45 pm. This is to minimize interruptions to the classroom and allow staff to safely prepare for the end of the day.
Please note that students will not be released before 3:40 pm unless there is a pre-arranged need for an earlier departure (e.g., sports practice, dental appointments, etc.).
If students are being picked up for a special appointment or a sports practice, we ask that you email the school that morning at prince.peace@ocsb.ca. For safety, we ask that you choose a pick-up time of 3:40 pm or before 3:20 pm. Students will not be called out of class between 3:15 pm and 3:40 pm.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient dismissal process.
Forks and Spoons!
Forks and Spoons!
We are experiencing a huge demand for forks and spoons at lunch time. Please send your child with the appropriate cutlery to eat their lunch. We do not want to keep handing out plastic forks and spoons. It is not good for the environment and it is an expense that can be eliminated if cutlery is provided from home. Thank you so much!
By your side: Parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning and well-being for every family. Click here.
Key topics in the Parent/Caregiver Learning Hub include:
· understanding mental health
· promoting mental health at home
· supporting mental health at school
· stress and anxiety management
· substance use prevention
· navigating digital technology use
· reaching out for help
Volunteer with us!
Click here to submit your vulnerable sector check and become a volunteer at the school!
Prince of Peace School Council
School Council meets on the second Thursday of every month. We are looking for new members/parents to help us plan and organize fun events, support fundraising efforts and make decisions on behalf of the school community. For more information or to sign up to get involved, click here. Our next meeting is October 9 at 4:30.
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