May 10, 2024 - Elementary Program Review Public Meeting - Student Voice, Save the Date - 2024 Rainbow Youth Forum: May 23rd, and more.
Hello Students,
To ensure we can have as many responses as possible, the survey deadline has been extended to Friday, May 17th. Remember, the survey is confidential and you don’t have to answer every question. Your voice matters. Be sure to submit your survey before the deadline to have your perspectives included.
Your support will help to address issues in your school and across our district. Check your email for a link to the survey.
Elementary Program Review Public Meeting - Student Voice
The first Elementary Program Review public meetings are taking place on Monday, May 13th at Kanata Highlands Public School (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and Ottawa Technical Secondary School (6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.). These engagement sessions are a great opportunity for families to provide their input to the elementary program. The discussion will invite you to share more about your child’s experience with the current program model, possible changes to future programming, and what supports would provide for smooth transitions to any future changes. For additional dates and details, and to provide feedback, visit Engage OCDSB.
Save the Date - 2024 Rainbow Youth Forum: May 23rd
Join us on May 23rd for the Rainbow Youth Forum. The students of the OCDSB 2023-2024 2SLGBTQ+ Voices Program are proud to present the 2024 edition, which will feature fantastic events, workshops and opportunities to connect with each other. Interested students can contact their school’s GSA leader/guidance counsellor for registration and more details.
Save the Date! May 29th - Black Youth Forum (Grades 9-12 Students)
The seventh annual Black Youth Forum, in partnership with the University of Ottawa, will take place on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. African, Black and African-Caribbean (ABC) students in Grades 9-12 will gather at uOttawa to share their learning and lived experiences through the theme: Black Unity Through the Senses. OCDSB Black students will enjoy a day on campus to share and explore opportunities that will positively impact current and future outcomes. For registration and more information, please contact your school.
Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award
The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award, a partnership between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), will grant $1,000 to one graduating English public school student in each of OPSBA’s five regions. Scholarship recipients are students with strong leadership skills and potential, who care deeply about their communities and furthering their own learning. Read more about the application process. The deadline is June 28, 2024.
Hop! Spring into Spring Challenge
Celebrate your steps to school by participating in the 2024 Hop! Spring into Spring challenge. This fun challenge, by OSTA and EnviroCentre, is underway from now until May 31st. Log 20 walks to win a digital gold medal, 15 walks for a silver medal, or 1 walk for a bronze medal. All participants will be entered into a prize draw to win one of three $50 gift certificates for admission to the Canadian Museum of Nature. Students learning virtually or those who take the bus can log their walks in the community instead of walking to school, as can all families on PA days when school is closed!
Reminders:
Job Opportunities
Are you looking for a job this summer? The OCDSB is looking for a Summer Student Custodian.
Engage OCDSB - We’re looking at revisions to our policy on Co-Op and experiential learning and several other policies. Today is the last day to share your comments on Engage OCDSB.
May 22nd: OCDSB Speaker Series: Be The Difference with Gaelin Elmore - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Register now and learn more on our website.
Canadian Parents for French Ontario - Spring/Summer Free Virtual French Programs - Programs run from May 6, 2024 – August 23, 2024. For more details, visit their website.
From the Boardroom:
Upcoming Board and Advisory Committee Meetings
May 15th, 7:00 p.m. - Audit Committee
Agendas, locations, minutes, livestreams and recordings of meetings are available for public viewing using the Board and Advisory Committees' meeting calendar.
Calendars and Planning for Important Dates
Please consult the OCDSB’s Elementary and Secondary calendars for PA Days, holidays, exam dates, and more during the 2023-2024 school year. In addition, schools avoid scheduling activities like evaluations and field trips on certain religious/creed-based days of observance. Additional dates of significance can be found on the MultiFaith Calendar (located on our home page), Dates of Significance webpage, and on the Government of Canada, Ontario Government, and United Nations websites.
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Thank you,
Pino Buffone
Director of Education