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School Council Update #33 - May 11, 2018
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School Climate Survey 2018 for Parents/ Guardians -
EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 18, 2018
The OCDSB is conducting a school climate survey for parents and guardians. It's really important that we hear your thoughts and concerns. Your feedback will assist us in developing strategies to prevent bullying and to promote safe and inclusive schools for all students.
The “OurSCHOOL” survey developed by The Learning Bar is anonymous, voluntary, confidential, and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The parent survey will be open for participation until May 18, 2018.
More information about the survey is available on the
OCDSB website
. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us.
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Members Needed for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
2018-2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is currently seeking candidates for appointment to the OCDSB 2018-2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee. The Committee is a statutory body established in accordance with Section 88.37 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (the “MEA”).
The 2018-2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee will:
- Consider applications for compliance audits of municipal election campaign finances for candidates or third party advertisers resulting from the regular municipal election or any by-election held during the term of office for the Council and school boards for which the Committee was appointed;
- Appoint an auditor, if the Committee decides to grant a compliance audit;
- Review the auditor’s report and:
- If the report concludes that the candidate appears to have contravened the MEA, decide whether legal proceedings should be commenced against the candidate; or
- If the report finds that the candidate does not appear to have contravened the MEA, make a finding as to whether there were reasonable grounds for the application.
Remuneration
Members will receive an annual retainer of $600. Additionally, Committee Members will receive $175 an hour for meetings, to a maximum of $1250 per day.
How to Apply
Applications, accompanied by a letter of interest and a current resume, must be received by June 1, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Applications must be submitted using the
online application form.
The Election Compliance Audit Committee’s term of office begins on October 1
st
, 2018 and ends on September 30
th
, 2022. Learn more about Membership, Eligibility and the selection process
here
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Open House – Indigenous Education Advisory Council (IEAC) Policy Consultation
The OCDSB will be launching an Indigenous Education Advisory Council (IEAC), to ensure collaborative work with our Indigenous parents and partners, and the delivery of Indigenous education in an inclusive and equitable manner. We would like to extend an invitation to all parents/guardians to attend one of our two open house consultations in May in order to solicit input from the broader community. Information on these consultations can be found below.
Monday, May 14
th
at 6:00 p.m.
Confederation Education Centre
Tuesday, May 22
nd
at 6:00 p.m.
Gloucester High School
More information on this policy can be found
here
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2018 Volunteer Appreciation Reception -
Thursday, May 24, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Please join us as we celebrate the valuable contributions of our community members, parents, and businesses. We are pleased to invite all volunteers to our Community Recognition Awards. Whether you have coached teams, led clubs or activity groups, been members of advisory committees to the Board or some other role - this is our chance to show our appreciation for the contributions you make. There is no cost or fee to participate in this event. Light refreshments will be provided.
Location: Confederation Education Centre
Free parking is available behind Confederation Education Centre and behind Nepean Sportsplex.
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Continuing Education - Spring and Summer
Take a look at what is coming up in the Continuing Education Department this Spring and Summer in the
May/June 2018 Newsletter
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Registration is now open for all Summer Programs
- High School credit in-class Summer Programs run from July 4th to July 26th (Sites: Adult HS, Longfields-Davidson Heights SS, Woodroffe HS, & Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS)
- Summer Coop Program begins July 3rd.
- e-Learning Summer Program runs from July 3rd to July 26th.
- Summer Programs for Grade 6, 7 & 8 run from July 4th to July 26th.
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2018 Fun Pass Coupons
Celebrate the summer with savings when you plan a trip to Ontario’s attractions with the 2018 Fun Pass.The 2018 Fun Pass coupons provide free admission for up to two elementary school-aged children at
18 popular attractions
when accompanied by a paying adult or senior. Parents can also save $5 on a daily parking permit at selected
Ontario provincial parks
. Simply bring a coupon to any participating attraction. Visit
Ontario.ca/funpass
for more information about the program and to download the coupons.
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Fairy Godmother Ottawa - Pop Up Prom Shop - Saturday, May 12th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Appointments
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One Day Only!
This year, Fairy Godmother is opening the doors of their POP UP PROM SHOP for 1 DAY ONLY where graduating teens who need a Fairy Godmother can 'shop', for free, for a Cinderella-worthy dress to make their prom night a magical experience - Saturday, May 12th from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is a fantastic program intended for girls who are unable to purchase a dress on their own. No financial verification is necessary.
You Must Book an Appointment
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Math Facts -
EQAO - Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
The Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics tests the math skills students are expected to have learned by the end of Grade 9. Different versions of the test are administered in the academic and the applied math courses. Students in first-semester math courses take the test during a two-week testing window in January; students in second-semester or full-year math courses take the test during a two-week testing window during June 5 to 18, 2018. Learn more
here
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School News
There are a lot of amazing events going on in our district.
Check out our new
School News
section of the website to learn about the great things happening in our schools!
Castlefrank Elementary School – Keeping Kids Safe in the Offline and Online Worlds – May 17, 2018
All parents/guardians strive to ensure their children are safe and happy both offline and online. Join us for a presentation from Pearl Rimer, Director of Research & Training at Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre on how to keep your child safe from harm.
Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Castlefrank Elementary School
The presentation will cover:
- current trends in prevention
- assumptions that have been made about children and safety
- mixed messages children have received in the past
- how offenders engage children and youth, both online and offline
- practical safety tips and appropriate messages for children and youth, from a developmental perspective
Please note that this event is not appropriate for children to attend, however, childcare is available and can be requested when registering.
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Board and Committee of the Whole Meetings
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The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be May 15, 2018 in the boardroom at 133 Greenbank Road at 8:00 p.m. Read the full agenda
here
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Upcoming Meetings:
Read our Boardroom Highlights
here.
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School Council Information
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2018-19 Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grants for School Councils - APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED
We know that good schools become great schools when parents are involved in their children's learning and well-being. Ontario's PRO Grants are designed to support parents in identifying barriers to parent engagement in their own community and developing local solutions to address these barriers in support of student achievement, human rights and equity, and well-being. Your School Council can now submit an application at
http://education.factorial.ca
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The application deadline is Tuesday, June 5, 2018 11:59 p.m. EST.
For any questions about PRO Grants, please contact the Parent and Community Engagement Office, Ministry of Education at
pro@ontario.ca
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School Council - Insurance Coverage for Bouncy Castles
The District has purchased school council insurance on behalf of all OCDSB school councils. However, if your school council is planning to use a bouncy castle, you must ensure the vendor has liability insurance and that they are Technical Safety Standards Authority (TSSA) certified. The vendor should be the only persons responsible for installing and running the bouncy castle. Principals and school council representatives are cautioned not to sign any agreement accepting all liability. Dunk tanks should not be used.
Important Information for School Councils
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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.
Contact Information:
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Stay Connected
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. Keep in touch by following us on
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, visiting our
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and
LinkedIn
pages, and watching our videos on
YouTube
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