Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Ottawa Crescent Public School

On Tuesday, May 8 come out and view your child’s art work from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Then at 7:00 p.m., our guest speaker Mr. Chris D’Souza will speak to the adults. During this time children can go to either a movie in one of the classrooms, or a playroom.

Mr. D’Souza will be sharing his perspective of education and his life experiences. His talk will allow us to take a look at the social and cultural barriers our children have to face. Through his stories, will we be engaged in learning about how we can support all students in establishing a healthy self-esteem and getting along with others.

Free childcare is available. Please contact Ange Tomblin at atomblin@rogers.com to let her know the number of children who will be requiring care in either the movie room or playroom.

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May is one of the busiest months of the school year. In addition to regular classroom teaching, May brings trips, a bicycle rodeo, Scientists in School, track and field and much more!

Thank you to the many parents, grandparents and relatives and friends who volunteer at Ottawa Crescent. Your help in the library, classrooms on class trips and in many other areas of our school programs is greatly appreciated.

Warmer weather is finally here and all the outdoor activities that come with it. We hope that you are able to enjoy all this season has to offer.

[ View the May 2012 Newsletter (pdf) ]

 Teachers have been spending much time providing help to students, running intramurals and clubs, and organizing trips and special events. I know that the parent community joins me in thanking them foreverything they do for the students in the school.
We would like to introduce Ms. Anderson to our teaching staff. Ms. Anderson is our new Core French and planning teacher.
The third term tends to go the fastest. Let's all work to make this the best term of the year!

[ Read the full April newsletter (pdf) ] 

Report #2 from the Lee Street Boundary Review will be presented in a Public Information Session Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ken Danby Public School, 525 Grange Road, Guelph. This boundary review largely affects children who attend Ken Danby, but if staff's preferred "Scenario A" is adopted a relatively small subdivision called Creekside (between Raspberry Lane and Auden Road) will be brought into Ottawa Crescent's boundary area. Projected student enrollment from the Creekside development is 27 JK-6 students by 2017. You can view Report #2 at www.ugdsb.on.ca/lee

 We had a very busy month in February. River Run trips, Chess Club, Drama Club, Environment Club, pizza and sub days are just a few of the exciting events that will take place during the month of March. Please check Ottawa Crescent’s calendar for further information.
Have a great month and encourage your child to have an active and safe March Break!

[Read the full March newsletter (pdf)]

 January has certainly been a month to remember! Thank you to the teachers for organizing intramurals, decorating the bulletin boards in our hallways, participating in the grade six VIP program, and assisting with the many other activities that took place which help to make Ottawa Crescent a special place.
[ Read the full February newsletter and calendar (pdf) ]

If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten for the first time in September 2012, please note that Kindergarten Registration will be held the week of February 6th. You can drop by the office any time that week. You can check out the Board website for more information on registration and the Kindergarten program in general - just visit hwww.ugdsb.on.ca/program/kindergarten/article.aspx?id=1474 or go to www.ugdsb.on.ca and read the post called "Kindergarten Registration", then follow the links. If you know someone else whose child is starting school in September, please pass this information on to them, as well!

When you come to register, please be sure to have the following information with you:

• Student Admission Form (click on it to download and print, or you can fill it out at the school)
• Proof of your child's age
• Proof of address (e.g., a utility bill, driver's licence, etc.)
• Your child's up-to-date yellow immunization card
• Any relevant custody documents