April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025
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Dear Families,
This week the focus has been about getting outside and thinking about our environment. Students all made bird feeders with their buddies on Wednesday, and they will be getting outside next week to start cleaning up the yard and planting. Many classes are hardening vegetable plants in their classes to add to our gardens this spring.
Please note that during Spring weather, students often get muddy and dirty as parts of the yard can be messy with the thaw and freeze cycles that happen at this time. It might be a good idea to pack extra pants, socks and underwear in case your child has an accidental fall. We do not have extra clothes in the office, we have given it all out and it has not been returned.
As we approach this weekend, we want to wish you and your families a very happy Easter, for those who celebrate. Families are welcome to join us next week for our Easter liturgy, Thursday April 24th at 9:30 am.
There is NO SCHOOL Friday and Monday.
Mrs. Shaver - Principal & Ms. Wawryn - Vice Principal
Dear Parents and Families,
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Prince of Peace again! We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books. Our Scholastic Book Fair dates and times are:
May 6 from 10:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
May 7 and 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
May 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
We are looking for volunteers to help run this event with Ms K. If you're able to give a few hours of your time in the morning or afternoon, please email albena.kalkovska@ocsb.ca
Sincerely,
Albena K., Book Fair Chairperson
Sacramental Date Changes:
Friday, May 16, 2025, Confession for all Candidates @ 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 2025, Sacrament of Confirmation @ 11:00 a.m. Mass with His Grace, Archbishop Marcel Damphousse.
Friday, May 23, 2025, First Confession @ 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 25, 2025 First Holy Communion @ 11:00 a.m. Mass
For Older Teen and Adult Catholics who have missed their Confirmation;
Sunday, June 8, 2025, Sacrament of Confirmation, 12:00 Noon @ Notre Dame Cathedral with His Grace, Archbishop Marcel Damphousse. (This could be for a parents)
How to Register:
Contact the church by email or phone.
Come and see us before or after mass weekdays or on the weekend.
Through the school, teachers and admin. staff can also help families to register.
Preparation lessons for all sacraments will start after our Holy Week and Easter weekend schedule. We will keep you informed of any other amendments.
Will your child be starting Grade 7 at St. Patrick's High School in Septemeber? Please see this link for some important information.
Kindergarten Registration is Open!
Kindergarten Registration is Open!
Please click this link to register your kindergarten child for next year!
Through the OCSB we also recommend the Supported School Readiness Program which helps students prepare for school in the fall.
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!
April 18 and April 21: Easter weekend, no school.
April 24: Easter Liturgy, 9:30. Families welcome.
May 5 - 9: Catholic Education Week
May 6: Family Math Fair, 9:30 - 10:30 am. Please come join us in our classes for some math games and activities. There are prizes to be won!
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!
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 May 8th 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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