Feb. 7, 2025
Feb. 7, 2025
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Dear families,
Happy Friday! This week marked the end of our work with Storyteller Jacqui Du Toit. She left after a month working with our students on listening to stories about individuality and working with them to identify their own gifts and things about themselves that make them unique. They spoke about heritage and culture and special things unique to them and their families. She had a great time and was inspired by our students.
On February 6 you are invited to attend our Storytelling Cafe: Celebrating our Own Heritage event. Students will share their work with you in a variety of ways. You may experience open house style presentations, oral storytelling or artifact sharing. More specific schedules will be sent early next week so you know where to visit and when!
Please see below for some dates that are important: Feb 18 at 7:00 pm, meeting at Prince of Peace gym regarding Holy Communion and First Confession and Confirmation. Nov 20 at 1:30 is our Black History Month Fashion Show! Students will be walking in the show, and parents are welcome to attend dressed in their best African or Caribbean fashions! We will be Celebrating Black culture and heritage all month!
Wishing you a relaxing weekend,
Mrs. Shaver - Principal & Ms. Wawryn - Vice Principal
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!
Feb. 11 - Grade 6 and SK GRAD PHOTOS
Sign up for photo day notifications direct to your inbox at: https://photoday.edgeimaging.ca/ or for any photo day questions.
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
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!
French Pathway Information Session
French Pathway Information Session
Are you trying to make a decision regarding your child’s French pathway? Do you have questions about what to expect in the various French programs at the OCSB? Please join the Ottawa Catholic School Board’s French Consultants to learn about some of the myths surrounding the learning of French as a Second Language. Find out how you can support your children on their French language learning journey! On February 6th 2025 at 6:30 p.m., join us virtually or in person at Lester B. Pearson Secondary School.
St Patrick High School Program Night
St Patrick's High School would like to extend an invitation to all Parents/Guardians/Families of our Family of Schools to our Program Night! Come and see what our school has to offer as your child prepares to transition to High School. Meet staff and get information about our programs.
Date: Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Opening Address is at 5:00 pm in the Cafeteria
We look forward to seeing you!
Feb 1 - World Hijab Day!
Feb 5 - Winter Walk Day. Get outside in the cold and enjoy winter!
Feb 6 at 1:30 pm - Storytelling Cafe Performance. Parents Welcome.
Feb. 11 - Gr. 6 Grad and SK photo day
Feb. 18 at 7 pm - Parents information and registration meeting for First Confession, First Holy Communion and Confirmation, in Prince of Peace gym
Feb. 20 at 1:30 pm - Black History Month Fashion Show and Dance
Snowsuit fund
Snowsuit fund
The Snowsuit Fund provides new snowsuits to children aged 0-15 who are residents of Ottawa and in need of snowsuits. Eligibility criteria include proof of the child's age, household income, and address. Families can apply for the program by appointment only through the Snowsuit Fund website. There is a $10 fee to help cover administrative costs.
Prince of Peace school, also has access to some snowsuits. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Please sign up!
Prince of Peace School has partnered with Kids Up Front Ottawa to provide kids (and their families) with free tickets to Ottawa based sporting events, concerts, theater, arts and more!
Interested? Complete this form: Tickets: Kids Up Front 24/25
This is a new form for the 24/25 School Year. Even if you had access last year, please sign up again!
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 January 15 at 4:30.
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 3:20 pm and 3:40 pm.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient dismissal process.
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