December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024
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Dear families,
This past week we had a Buddy Block session with our grade 1-6 students where they were asked to work in small groups to build a tower out of spaghetti noodles that would hold a large marshmallow at the top. The goal was to build collaboration and critical thinking skills. Our students had fun with one another doing something fun and hands-on.
Our Advent liturgy is on Tuesday at 9:30 and parents are welcome to attend. We are also having a Christmas Concert day with two performances. Please see below for times and dates.
Please remember that we have no school on Monday for a PD Day.
Please remember not to park in the parking lot at the end of the day. We do not like to have cars coming and going at dismissal time in order to preserve the safety of our students.
We hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back next week!
Thank you, Mrs. Shaver - Principal & Ms. Wawryn - Vice Principal
Christmas Hampers
Christmas Hampers
Please fill out this form if your family would benefit from a Christmas Hamper from Prince of Peace. Items included will be non-perishable foods, toiletries, stocking stuffers, and/or grocery gift cards.
Christmas Shopping Day!
Christmas Shopping Day!
We will hold a Christmas Shopping Day on December 17 in the gym for all students to choose a Christmas gift for their immediate family members.
For a $2 CASH donation, all students are welcome to shop with their classroom to select gifts for their immediate family members residing in their home. Our volunteers will be on hand to wrap their gifts so they are ready to go under the tree when they get home.
We will send gift tags home to be filled out. Please write the names and ages of the people living in the home and send the tags back to school. Students are asked to hand in their tags and donation to their teacher by December 11.
GIFT DONATIONS
Many items have already been donated to our school, but we will need more in order for the day to be a success. We will be looking for donations for all ages. A few examples of gift ideas are:
Gently used toys;
Complete games and sets;
Unopened/new beauty products;
Candles or home decor items in new or like-new condition;
Christmas items/ornaments;
Suitable gifts for Dad and teens;
Appropriate movies DVDs;
And more.
Gift donations can be sent in with your children or dropped off in the school reception area between December 9 - 12.
Please do not send donations outside of these dates. Unfortunately we cannot accept textbooks, outdated computer equipment, food and candy, stuffies, hats and clothing.
We welcome gift bags, wrapping paper, tissue paper and tape as donations. We need lots and are always short on gift bags and tissue paper.
To families that could benefit from a Christmas hamper (The Caring and Sharing Exchange) or toy mountain please call 211 and provide your postal code and you will be directed to the nearest community centre - registration is OPEN.
December 2 - PD Day. No school.
December 3 - Advent Liturgy. 9:30 am. All parents welcome to attend.
December 12 -Donations for Christmas Sale Due.
December 17 - Christmas Sale.
December 18 - Christmas concerts. We will have two performances. Please come to the one that your child is performing in.
9:45: Kindergarten 104, 126 and 128 with Grades 1-3
1:30: Kinder 124 and Grades 4-6.
December 20 - Last day of school.
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.
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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