Ottawa CSPA

Our latest newsletter is out!! General Meeting updates, Virtual Academy survey, School Council Tips and more!

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#Indigenous community members - please help the The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health with their upcoming programming. A fantastic local center. Your voice is important! Indigenous Education at OCSB Ottawa Catholic Schools (OCSB)

Registration for tonight's Special Education Night will close today at noon. We have many valuable workshops led by OCSB experts including: 1) Accessing Hapara Workspace and Other Tools in the Student Portal to Support Your Child's Learning 2) Today's Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA): Relationship driven behaviour change 3) The Third Path: A Relationship-Based Approach to Student Well-Being and Achievement... 4) Understanding and Improving your Child's Executive Functioning 5) The IEP Process: Collaboration and Student-Centered Planning 6) Strategies for Supporting our Children with Learning Disabilities 7) Navigating Special Education for Children with Invisible Disabilities 8) Separation and Divorce: Important Considerations for Children and Youth 9) Physically Distanced but Socially Connected Registration link for the evening: http://bit.ly/CSPAonline_SpecEdNight2020Register

Another great opportunity for Community consultation. Coming up this Thursday! Indigenous Education at OCSB Ottawa Catholic Schools (OCSB)

Survey alert!! Orleans-Cumberland Families - Your voice is important!

Tech is a blessing, but, sometimes it can be too much of a good thing. Join Dr. Michael Cheng, child and family psychologist at CHEO to talk about screens, the pandemic and addiction. Nov. 26, 7-9PM. http://bit.ly/CSPAonline_ScreenTimeRegistration2020

For those who have been inquiring about the Support for Learners funding, please see below. Thank you Ontario Families for Public Education for looking into this further and sharing.

So many fantastic educators well deserving of the honor. Why nominate someone today!

We love attending the OCSB Board meetings. Always something to learn. And who doesn't love the convenience of watching from the comfort of your home, live or at your convenience.

FYI - For those schools with Crossing Guards, please take note of the following...

If you havent already cancelled your childs seat on the bus and are not taking or planning on taking the bus, please be sure to take the time and opt out.

Every morning, dont forget to screen your child for symptoms of #COVID19 using Ottawa Public Healths screening tool for students! Its available in 7 languages: English, French, Swahili, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and Somali. Learn more: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca//covid-19-and-schools.as #COVIDwise

An update from OSTA... Changes are coming for transportation services for OCDSB and OCSB students - due to a severe driver shortage. Some services will be cancelled or re-designed. Please check the Parent Portal on Friday, September 11. We are working to find creative solutions, and thank you for your patience during these challenging times. Read the full update: https://bit.ly/3m5QH0C

Day 1 #ocsbFirstDay complete! Tomorrow, our Grades 4-6 and 8s will begin their first day either in-person or #ocsbVirtual. As we continue to navigate the technical issues, we #ThankYou for your ongoing patience and understanding. Were all in this together! #CaVaBienAller

We love hearing our student voices! <3

Each what if scenario can be quite complex, so we will trust and follow the direction provided by Ottawa Public Health. Heres what parents need to know: http...s://www.ocsb.ca/what-happens-when-there-is-a-positive-/ #ocsbSchoolReady #ocsbBeCommunity

Check out this creative idea for a class photo. <3 Thank you to one of our Ottawa Catholic Schools (OCSB) School Councils for sharing.

EDP Families - Please check your e-mails for an important update. :)

Whether youve chosen to learn in-person or distance learning online, we cant wait to welcome you back to school! #ocsbSchoolReady

Virtual Learners - This one is specifically for you. They have also provided an example of a typical day for Elementary and High School Students.

Is your child with complex health-care needs heading back to school? Join virtual town halls hosted by the Kids Come First Health Team to ask your questions and hear from experts. Register: http://ow.ly/WxdR50B9s6s

NEW: COVID-19 screening tool for students! This will help parents/guardians decide whether or not their child can attend school and should be used daily (before attending school). Note: NO personal info is requested when using the tool. Learn more: http://ow.ly/Z5V650B9BkZ

Please read the new Back to School Update released today.

Check out this great little video slide show of some of the upgrades that have been happening at the schools lately. <3

Need help speaking to your children about wearing a mask? Check out this video for help. Available in several languages as well. A great resource for your community!

Another announcement is coming!

An important update from the MOE. Reminder that decisions for distance learning are still due tonight at midnight. As per the OCSB, if significant changes are made to the Back to School Plan, parents will have an opportunity to change their decision before school begins.

Check out our "Back to school during #COVID19" fact sheet! We have tips and tricks to help you as parents and caregivers support your kids/teens whether theyre heading back to the classroom or taking on virtual learning this September: http://ow.ly/3HDJ50AYOUi

The OCSB Frequently Asked Questions site is up!

"Every one of us doing our part today will support a safer return to school in September. And in the fall, employers will play a particularly important role in adjusting to workers return to full-time work" ~ Dr. Vera Etches Read todays statement: http://ow.ly/I3m430r3TPA

Werent able to make the Board meeting last night? Here is an update on the approved budget.

Coming up tonight!

For those that were asking about the Q&A list the Board is putting together, heres an update.

The Back to School Plan is out! Be sure to review the Information Package for all the details: https://bit.ly/3inH3DT. Have questions? Generic questions and answers will be added to a Frequently Asked Questions page that will be posted to our Board website in the coming days. (No identifying information will be posted.) Fill out the convenient form today!! Your questions are important! https://bit.ly/2XU2iW8