Important Information

Multicultural Arts for Schools and Communities (MASC) - Young Authors and Illustrators Festival - Registration closes January 29th

Space is limited and this is an event your budding author or illustrator won't want to miss! Now entering its 27th year, this popular literary event features some of Canada’s finest authors and illustrators of children’s books. Students in grades four to eight are invited to sign up for an exciting day of hands-on creative workshops, author readings, a book fair and more.

QUESTIONS? Contact Faith Seltzer, MASC Young Authors and Illustrators Coordinator at [email protected]  or Miriam Westland at 613-725-9119 ext. 226.

Register here .  

Capital Priorities-setting Consultation Process 2018

Many school communities have questions about how decisions are made regarding the construction of new schools and additions. The Ministry of Education of Ontario makes these decisions through the approval of funding for capital projects. These funding decisions are made by the Ministry based on a list of capital priorities approved by the Board. It is anticipated that the next Ministry call for capital submissions will come during the spring of 2018. In anticipation of the call, the capital priorities-setting consultation process was approved by the Board in November of 2017.



District Needs Analysis (DNA)

The District Needs Analysis (DNA) is one tool to assist Board during the 2018 capital priorities decision-making process and consultation. DNA packages for both the elementary and secondary panels are being prepared.  In accordance with Board policy, DNAs are to be updated on a four-year basis moving forward, that timing aligning with the second year of a trustee term.   Learn more.

Reminders

Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching are now open!

Want to recognize a dedicated teacher who is passionate about making history meaningful and relevant to students? This award honours six teachers for innovative approaches to teaching Canadian history. Teachers receive a cash prize of $2500, an additional $1000 for their school, and an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Ottawa to receive their award at Rideau Hall. Don't delay — thank a teacher in your community by nominating them today !

OTIP Teaching Awards 2018 - Deadline March 31, 2018

The Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) are proud sponsors of the OTIP Teaching Awards which recognize the excellence of our teachers in publicly funded education. Nominations can be made by anyone – professional colleagues, students, parents, or the general public. Learn more.

Community Environmental Projects Grant Program - Deadline for applications - March 31, 2018

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your environmental ideas into action? The City of Ottawa is now accepting applications for the 2018 Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP). For details on eligibility criteria, the application process, profiles of past projects, and to download an application form, please visit  Ottawa.ca/cepgp or contact Jen Brown, CEPGP Co-ordinator, at  613-580-2424 x 27914  or at  [email protected] .  

Tips for Parents of Grade 8 Students - High School Courses and Choices

Entering high school is an important time in your child’s education. Over the next month, our secondary schools will be hosting open house nights for students and families to learn more about program offerings and high school. Check the school website for dates and times. Planning for high school is an exciting time, this tip sheet is a good reference point to start having those conversations. This sheet is available in many languages.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) Immunization Surveillance

All children attending school between ages 4 to 17 need to be immunized according to  Ontario's Immunization Schedule . Learn more  here . Parents or g uardians of these students would have received written notice from OPH in the mail on November 22, 2017 for elementary students. Suspension orders are scheduled to be mailed on January 22, 2018 and scheduled to be enforced on February 14, 2018. More information can be found here or you may contact Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744.

Do You Want To Volunteer In An OCDSB School?

Ottawa Volunteers in Education (OVIE) brings volunteers from the community into OCDSB classrooms. OVIE recruits, screens, and trains volunteers to provide much-needed one-to-one support for students. Volunteers provide classroom support in a variety of academic subjects, clubs and activities. Browse through the volunteer opportunities and find a placement that best suits your interests and schedule, or simply apply online here .

Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School  Councils (OCASC)

OCASC is an umbrella organization for school councils and parents in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) to share information and facilitate communication within the OCDSB communities to enhance the education of all its students.

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