March 14, 2025 - News, Upcoming Events, Resources, and Helpful Links.
Dear Families,
Thank you for your ongoing engagement in the proposed Elementary Program Review. To ensure all voices are heard, we encourage you to participate by completing our online survey (available until March 25, 2025) or by attending our Community Meetings ‒ in-person on March 17th and virtually on March 24th.
Your feedback will directly inform the Board of Trustees' decision-making process about the proposed model.
News
- Ridgemont Students Lead a Powerful Black History Month Celebration.
- Share Your Comments and Questions About Our 2025-2026 Budget.
- Ottawa School Boards Unite to Boost Diversity in Education with Career Fair.
- Award-Winning Illustrator Hatem Aly to Host Virtual Event for Young Students.
- Upcoming Professional Activity (PA) Day: March 28th For Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Upcoming Events:
- Elementary Program Review Community Meetings: Daytime and Evening Sessions on March 17th (in-person) and March 24th (virtual).
- March 26th is Our Resource Fair: Transition Planning for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities (in-Person).
- Updates on Returning to School & Activities After Concussion on March 26th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (in-Person). Sponsored by Earl of March Secondary School - School Council.
- OCDSB Speaker Series - Navigating the Challenges of School Refusal and Avoidance with PLEO on March 27th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (virtual)
- OCDSB Speaker Series - Decolonizing Autism: A Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) Perspective with Dr. Grant Bruno on April 10th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. (virtual)
- Prepared & Positive Mental Health Forum for Parents: May 3rd, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Saint Paul University (in-person).
Resources:
- Well-Being Toolkits for Parents/Caregivers and Students.
- Youth Action Committee Resource for Students: How to Help a Friend (Video).
Helpful Links:
- Explore OCDSB Career Opportunities
- Want To Make A Difference In The Lives Of OCDSB Students? Donate To The Education Foundation Of Ottawa!
- OCDSB Safe Schools Reporting Tool
- Elementary Calendar
- Secondary Calendar
- Religious/Creed-Based Days Of Observance
- Multifaith Calendar
- Days And Months Of Significance
- Parents’ Guide to Ontario’s Education System
Thank You,
Pino Buffone
Director of Education