May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
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Dear Families,
Thank you for all your participation and support during Catholic Education Week. We had a successful book fair, a liturgy, a Math Fair and each day was a different spirit theme.
In other news, this week our Eco Club, led by Ms. Dobrowska and Mr. Sloan, were featured in Our Canada Project for the work they did during Earth Month and our recent Buddy Block activity. Please check out this article which details all the hard work of our students and educators.
We also wanted to share with you that Ms. Wawryn will be transitioning to a new role in September, as she's accepted the position of Principal at another school. While she's excited for this next step, it is bittersweet to say goodbye to such a wonderful school community. It has been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated staff, students, and families, and she's deeply grateful for the connections we’ve built together.
Mrs. Shaver - Principal & Ms. Wawryn - Vice Principal
School Safety
School Safety
Today we had a few emergency drills happen at school! One was a Fire Drill, which was scheduled and only a practice and we do those multiple times a year so students practice emergency evacuations.
This afternoon we received information that there was an unsafe situation in a building in our community. We contacted Safe Schools and the police who told us to enter into a Secure School which means we lock all doors and classrooms and keep students in the building until we are certain that the area is safe. Within 15 minutes we were informed that was no safety risk to our school and students and we lifted the secure school, and dismissed students according to our regular procedures.
In these situations, the school will send out messages by phone and/or email. When you see the school has called, please listen to the messages before calling the school back. If we are in lockdown or secure school we might not be able to answer the phones. We will try to keep you informed in a timely manner and give you all the information you need.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Attention Graduating students!
Edge Imaging and our office team have started designing this year’s graduation composite.
This is the final call to purchase a copy featuring the whole Grad class, use the link below to order.
https://products.edgeimaging.ca/composites/order/pfp
The deadline is Tuesday, May 13, 2025 — don’t miss out!
Congratulations class of 2025!
*** Composites will be delivered to school in June ***
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.
May 19: No School.
June 6: PD Day. No School.
June 18: Family BBQ. 4:30 - 6:00 PM.
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!
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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