Parents
Forms & Correspondence
How to update your contact information
OCSB Math at Home - Resources to support math learning at home
Community Dental Screenings: If you or a family member are in need of a dental screening, go to the following site OttawaPublicHealth.ca/NeighbourhoodHub
Interested in being a school volunteer? We would love to have you.
School Newsletters
School Newsletter #1 - Sept 5 - 8
School Newsletter #2 - Sept 8 - 15
School Newsletter #3 - Sept 15 - 22
School Newsletter #4 - Sept 22 - 29
School Newsletter #5 - Sept 29 - Oct 5th
School Newsletter #6 - Oct 5 - Oct 13
School Newsletter #7 - Oct 13 - 20
School Newsletter #8 - Oct 20 - 27
School Newsletter #9 - Oct 27 - Nov 3
School Newsletter #10 - Nov 3 - 10
School Newsletter #11 - Nov 10 - 17
School Newsletter #12 - Nov 17 - 24
School Newsletter #13 - Nov 24 - Dec 1
School Newsletter #14 - Dec 1 - 8
School Newsletter #15 - Dec 11 - 15
School Newsletter #16 - Dec 18 - 22
School Newsletter #17 - None issued
School Newsletter #18 - Jan 15 - 19 - 22
School Newsletter #19- Jan 22 - 26
School Newsletter #20- Jan 29 - Feb. 2
School Newsletter #21- Feb 5 - Feb. 9
School Newsletter #22- Feb 12 - Feb. 16
School Newsletter #23- Feb 19 - Feb. 23
School Newsletter #24- Feb 26 - Mar 1
School Newsletter #25- Mar 4 - Mar 8
School Newsletter #26 Mar 18 - Mar 22
School Newsletter #27 Mar 25 - Mar 29
School Newsletter #28 Apr. 2 - Apr. 5
School Newsletter #29 Apr. 8 - Apr. 12
School Newsletter #30 Apr. 15 - Apr. 19
School Newsletter #31 Apr. 22 - Apr. 26
School Newsletter #32 Apr. 27 - May 3
School Newsletter #33 May 4- May 10
School Newsletter #34 May 13- May 17
Catholic School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Over the course of the school year, our council meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of every month in the schools learning commons at 6:30pm.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join - we value your input.
2024 - 2025 School Council members:
Co-Chairwomen - Samantha Droste and Lisa D'Angelo
Secretary: Jenn Soukop
Treasurer: Corine Brulee
CSPA rep: Michelle Van Zihl
Voting Members at Large:
Alison Day
Lisa Polito
Kim Holland
Camilla Youssef
Monika Pantalone
Laura Illiadis
Principal: Francois Belair
School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:
local calendar of events and activities
school code of student behavior
school curriculum and program goals
selection of the Principal through the identification of a profile-type for the school
school budget priorities
school-community communication strategy ie methods of reporting to parents and the community
extra-curricular activities in the school
The School Council needs your voice, your input, your contribution to make the school better for all students, including yours!
Meeting Dates & Minutes:
Board-wide Parent Organizations
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA)
The Ottawa Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all OCSB parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, social media, and email newsletters, they provide updates on education in Ottawa & Ontario, as well as tips, resources and information to help parents support their children in school. All parents are welcome and encouraged to join their e-mail list, follow them on social media @OttawaCSPA, and register to attend their meetings or events via EventBrite.
OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, the Director of Education, an elementary and high school principal, and other school board staff as required. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage, and enhance parent engagement at the school board level to improve student achievement and well-being. PIC is a subcommittee of CSPA, and parent members are appointed by CSPA.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The OCSB’s Special Education and Advisory Committee (SEAC) makes recommendations to the Board in respect of any matter affecting the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils.