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Gator Gazette – Week at a Glance – Week #28 – April 1-5, 2024

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Below are some wonderful learning moments and FUN at OLOG followed by some key important information items and then a brief snapshot of our Week ahead …

 

 

HE IS RISEN! HAPPY EASTER GATORS!

Easter is a time of celebration! Let us reflect on its profound significance.

Easter reminds us of hope, renewal, and the triumph of light over darkness.

May this time be a beacon of joy and spiritual growth for our school community as we celebrate the resurrection and embrace the spirit of love and compassion.

Wishing everyone a beautiful day, a blessed weekend, and a JOYous Easter.

 

*** Important Reminder *** There is NO SCHOOL on Easter Monday (April 1st). 

 

OLOG Dance-a-thon Fundraiser – Coming Soon – April 5-26th

The OLOG CSAC – Catholic School Advisory Council and Staff Team are excited to announce that we will hosting our FUN and very popular
Spring Dance-a-thon Community Fundraising Event between April 5th-26th, 2024.

This is our major fundraiser for the 2023/2024 school year. Students will have an opportunity to participate and help raise money for their
school by both getting pledges and dancing for a set period of time to earn those pledges (and have FUN doing so!).

Our Spring Dance-a-thon will take place in our gym and is tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 26th.

All funds raised (via pledges) will help support ALL students at OLOG – as we plan to purchase wonderful new books and resources for our Library.

Prizes
• Each Classroom will be a THEME – for a Prize Basket to be awarded – and donations to fit that theme will be used for prizes – Classrooms will send home a note about their prize basket classroom theme on our kick-off day – Friday, April 5th
• All students who fundraise for even a small amount will earn raffle tickets (based on how much they collected) and have a chance to win one of several GREAT raffle prize baskets

Thanks for your support Gator Families and stay tuned for more information!

 

 

WCDSB Kindergarten Registration is Still OPEN!

It’s Time to Sign Up for School! JK Kindergarten Registration For Next Year – NOW OPEN!

New Junior Kindergartens Wanted, No Experience Required! 

 

It’s time to sign up for the 2024-25 school year – and registering to attend one of Waterloo Region’s 44 Catholic elementary schools has never been easier.
  • Children born in 2020 are eligible for Year 1 Kindergarten (JK).
  • Children born in 2019 are eligible for Year 2 Kindergarten (SK).
REGISTER HERE: Kindergarten Registration

 

To finalize your child’s registration, please contact your local Catholic school directly.

QUICK Facts

~~ When registering your child to attend a Catholic elementary school you must be prepared to provide proof of the child’s date of birth and either the child’s Catholic baptismal certificate or the Catholic baptismal certificate of at least one parent or guardian.

 

~~ If you are non-Catholic (including a non-Catholic newcomer to Canada), but wish to explore a Catholic education for your child(ren), please review the WCDSB Admissions to Catholic Elementary Schools policy. Our secondary schools are open to students of all faiths.

 

~~ A complete list of WCDSB schools that will offer the Extended Day Program in 2024-25 will be web-posted before the end of this current (2023-24) school year. Please call your school directly for information about the Extended Day Program. A complete list of WCDSB schools currently providing the program is available via this link: Extended Day Program.

~~ For information about French Immersion programs in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, please click here: French Immersion Registration Information.

 

 

Upcoming Assessments

The following assessments are coming up soon and they provide a wonderful window into our student’s strengths and areas for next steps whereupon improvements can be worked on.

Please note the dates below and where possible, avoid any unnecessary absences or lates … Thanks!

 

CAT-4 Grade 7 April 10-17
EQAO Grade 3 & 6 May 8-June 12

 

 

Engagement Evening – Guest Speaker and Parent Information Night – Online Safety 

WCDSB is pleased to present a virtual parent and guardian information evening on Cyber safety, digital literacy, and esports gaming on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 

Matthew Johnson, the Director of Education from Media Smarts, will speak about online safety and digital literacy and discuss resources available to families from Media Smarts.

 

Katina Papulkas is the Senior Education Strategist at Dell Technologies and will provide guidance on online gaming and how parents and guardians can support their children’s passions, explore career opportunities, and appreciate the engagement it provides.

 

Register: https://bit.ly/WCDSBesafe 

School Climate Survey for Families

 

This survey will be available from

March 27th until April 14th, 2024.

 

We value your feedback as a parent / legal guardian of a student in our school. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and share your opinions with us. We want to learn about your child’s experiences at school so we can understand what is working well and how we might improve in order to contribute to a more positive school climate.

 

 

School Climate Survey for Families 

School Climate Survey Link Below – Open March 27-April 14th 

School Climate Survey for Families

The WCDSB conducts this School Climate survey with parents/guardians every two years as a key strategy to building a positive school climate and is also a requirement of the Education Act s.169.1(1)(a), (a.1), (a.2) and PPM 145.  Specifically, this survey will invite parents/guardians to share their experiences so that your child’s school and the Board can:

  • make informed planning decisions about programs to promote safe and inclusive schools,
  • determine the effectiveness of programs on an ongoing basis, and
  • build and sustain a positive school climate.
  • More Information is contained in the letter link below

WCDSB-School-Climate-Survey-for-Families-2024-Family-Letter

Thanks!

Have a wonderful week Gator Nation!  

EVENTS FOR THIS COMING WEEK …

Monday, April 1st 

  • Happy Easter!  NO SCHOOL Today!

Tuesday, April 2nd

  • World Autism Day- Wear Blue to show that ALL are valued, celebrated and welcome!

Wednesday, April 3rd

  • Spirit Wear Day – wear your Gator clothing or our Gator Colours to show your school spirit

Thursday, April 4th   

  • Pizza lunch for those students who ordered for MARCH Pizza Days 

Friday, April 5th

  • Gator Birthdays for the week called over the PA – ALL Students with a Birthday this week will be called to the office – AWESOME!   Happy Birthday Gators!
  • Dance-a-thon Kick-off Assembly – Lets have FUN Gators and Lets Do This to help our GREAT Library

 

LOOKING AHEAD – Please NOTE These Important Dates

2024

Monday, April 8th– PD Day … This is the **NEW DATE** re the ECLIPSE that is to take place on this date – Be Safe Gators! 

Monday, April 22, 2024- Earth Day!

Tuesday, April 23, 2024- Bus Driver’s Appreciation Day!

Wednesday, April 24th– Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day! (3rd Wed in April each year)

May 5-10 – Catholic Education Week

May 6-10 – Mental Health Awareness week- Canada

Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day

Monday, May 20, 2024- Victoria Day

Thursday, May 23rd – JK – Welcome to Kindergarten Information Night (6-7:00 pm)

Friday, May 31 – PD DAY- EA/CYCW Appreciation Day

Sunday, June 16 – Father’s Day

Tuesday, June 25 – Term 2 Report Cards Go Home

Last Day of School for students Thursday, June 27 – regular Dismissal

Friday, June 28 – PD Day

The 2024-2025 School Year Calendar – has now received final approval from the Ministry of Education. The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year for all WCDSB students is on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. For more information and to view the entire list of dates and holidays for the 2024-2025 school year, please visit the Board’s website.

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Measles Update – Region of Waterloo Public Health

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

Re: Measles Update

Measles is a highly contagious and potentially serious viral infection. There have been recent measles cases in several Ontario jurisdictions and large outbreaks in Europe, the United States and elsewhere. Most cases of measles have been linked to travel outside of Ontario.

Measles can cause serious illness and death. Infants under one year of age, unimmunized pregnant individuals and people with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of complications.

Measles symptoms begin 7 to 21 days after infection and may include high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes (pink eye) and a red rash lasting 4 to 7 days.

What can I do to protect myself and my family?

  1. Ensure you are up to date with measles vaccination, especially ahead of international travel.

Individuals without an immunization record of their measles vaccines may need to repeat vaccination – it is not harmful to receive an additional dose(s).

Children

  • Children receive two doses of measles vaccine as part of routine vaccination, one dose at 12 months of age and a second dose between 4-6 years old
    • Infants between 6-11 months may receive a dose of measles vaccine if travelling (Note: Two additional doses of measles vaccine must still be administered after 12 months of age to ensure long-lasting immunity)
    • Children under 4 years of age who have received one dose of measles vaccine on or after 12 months of age, may receive a second dose of measles vaccine if travelling (Note: there must be 4 weeks separating doses of measles vaccine)

Adults

  • Adults born prior to 1970 are generally considered immune to measles
    • A dose of measles vaccine is recommended for those travelling
  • Adults born in or after 1970 may have received 1 or 2 doses of measles vaccine. If one dose has been received, a second is recommended for:
    • Travellers
    • Healthcare workers
    • Post-secondary students

It is important that parents/guardians report their child’s vaccinations to Public Health. Health care providers do not report these vaccinations to Public Health. Visit regionofwaterloo.ca/vaccines to report your child’s vaccinations.

 

  1. Monitor for signs and symptoms of measles.

Monitor yourself and your family for signs and symptoms of measles, especially after you return from international travel. If you develop symptoms:

  • Limit your contact with other people
  • Call your health care provider or a walk-in clinic and notify them about your symptoms before an in-person appointment so that they can take precautions to prevent others from getting sick
  • Wear a medical mask when seeking care

For more information about measles, please visit regionofwaterloo.ca/measles

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Gator Gazette – Week at at Glance – Week #27 – March 25-29, 2024

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Below are some wonderful learning moments and FUN at OLOG followed by some key important information items and then a brief snapshot of our Week ahead …

 

Holy Week is this Week as we get ready for the JOY of EASTER!

Lent 2024 Continues … and today is Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday, and for Catholics, this is the first day of the Holy Week. Palm branches signify goodness and victory and are placed before Jesus’ path as he entered Jerusalem. This week at Our Lady of Grace, we will honour Holy Week.

We will continue to explore the Passion Story and Jesus’ Way of the Cross, using our Resurrection Eggs to reflect on our calling of who we are called to be to make the world the best it can be. This truly is a solemn and focused week and each classroom will engage in activities as part of our religious instruction and deepen our understanding of Lent and Holy Week. We will also hold a Passion Liturgy on Thursday to pray and reflect on the true meaning of Easter – Resurrection and New Life.

At Easter we focus on the Triduum. What is the Holy Triduum?

 

The Triduum is the three days commemorating the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

 

Holy Thursday is the day of the last supper, and it was also the First Holy Communion, as it was the first time Jesus turned bread and wine into his Body and Blood.

 

Good Friday is when we remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus. The day sounds bad, but it is called good because we remember that Jesus loved us so much that he was willing to die for us.

 

Holy Saturday is a vigil day, a day of waiting and watching for something to happen. It is the day before Easter when Jesus lay in the tomb.

 

*** Important Reminder *** There is NO SCHOOL on Good Friday (March 29th) or Easter Monday (April 1st). 

 

OLOG Easter Food Drive Continues – Ends This Week on Holy Thursday, March 28th – Thanks! 

OLOG is the little school with the BIG Heart and we are looking for your HELP.

We are working closely with the Food Bank of Waterloo Region as the need is great right now and they were so very grateful for our help at Christmas too!

Please consider sending in some non-perishable food items as this will be the final week. We already have 8 boxes of food (GREAT!) and hope to keep helping during this special HOLY WEEK time of Faith and Helping Others.

Again, thanks for your kindness and generosity Gator Nation!

 

Public Health Vaccinations – ISPA – Immunization Suspension Pupils Act – March 27th 

We are now at the point at which students who do not have their immunizations up to date will be suspended from school; this is not something that anyone wants and several communications have been sent home to parents throughout our school board and OLOG School. For those Gator Parents who have been contacted, please continue to share the necessary paperwork with Public Health to ensure that student records and vaccinations are up to date by March 27th. 

 

Updating Information Reminder – Please do not send confirmation of your immunization information to the school – it must be shared and confirmed with Public Health. As we approach March 27th, they will continue to let the school know which students are not up to date and at that point, we will send home suspension letters on Public Health’s behalf.

Each School will get an updated list on Tuesday, March 26th and thankfully, most of the students will have been removed as parents do what they can to update Public Health … BUT if your child’s name is still on that list come Tuesday, they will need to REMAIN HOME FROM SCHOOL, on Wednesday, March 27th and going forward – until their name is removed from that list.

Again, thanks for your attention to this important matter!

 

 

 

PIZZA ORDERING FOR APRIL IS STILL OPEN – BUT CLOSES TONIGHT @ 11:59 pm!

Pizza Thursdays for the month of April is still open for orders on School Cash Online but closes tonight March 24th, at 11:59 PM!

BOTH “pepperoni” AND “cheese” slices are being offered !

Payments and ordering must be made via School Cash Online (https://www.schoolcashonline.com/)

Again, Please ORDER TODAY if you have not already, as these orders are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 24th, 2024. 

After this time, ordering for April pizza days will NOT be available.

If your child is absent on a pizza day, please make arrangements for it to be picked up.  Pizza will not be held overnight and we cannot issue refunds.  Thank you for your continued support!

 

 

Nutrition for Learning – Popcorn Days – Order Now for April!

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We are very fortunate to have the Nutrition for Learning Program here at Our Lady of Grace School!  Nutrition for Learning is a charitable organization that runs food programs at many schools in our region including Our Lady of Grace – every week, healthy snacks are made available to all students in their classrooms.
We are selling popcorn in support of this worthwhile program!  Popcorn orders are now available on School Cash Online for the month March – bags of Salt and Butter popcorn will be available for purchase at $1.25 per bag and will be distributed to those students who purchase it on Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, April 3rd!  Please note that popcorn sales will be done through School Cash Online only and NO late/cash orders will be accepted.  These orders are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Thank you for your support!

WCDSB Kindergarten Registration is Still OPEN!

It’s Time to Sign Up for School! JK Kindergarten Registration For Next Year – NOW OPEN!

New Junior Kindergartens Wanted, No Experience Required! 

 

It’s time to sign up for the 2024-25 school year – and registering to attend one of Waterloo Region’s 44 Catholic elementary schools has never been easier.
  • Children born in 2020 are eligible for Year 1 Kindergarten (JK).
  • Children born in 2019 are eligible for Year 2 Kindergarten (SK).
REGISTER HERE: Kindergarten Registration

 

To finalize your child’s registration, please contact your local Catholic school directly.

QUICK Facts

~~ When registering your child to attend a Catholic elementary school you must be prepared to provide proof of the child’s date of birth and either the child’s Catholic baptismal certificate or the Catholic baptismal certificate of at least one parent or guardian.

 

~~ If you are non-Catholic (including a non-Catholic newcomer to Canada), but wish to explore a Catholic education for your child(ren), please review the WCDSB Admissions to Catholic Elementary Schools policy. Our secondary schools are open to students of all faiths.

 

~~ A complete list of WCDSB schools that will offer the Extended Day Program in 2024-25 will be web-posted before the end of this current (2023-24) school year. Please call your school directly for information about the Extended Day Program. A complete list of WCDSB schools currently providing the program is available via this link: Extended Day Program.

~~ For information about French Immersion programs in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, please click here: French Immersion Registration Information.

 

 

Upcoming Assessments

The following assessments are coming up soon and they provide a wonderful window into our student’s strengths and areas for next steps whereupon improvements can be worked on.

Please note the dates below and where possible, avoid any unnecessary absences or lates … Thanks!

 

CCAT Grade 4 March 20-27
CAT-4 Grade 7 April 10-17
EQAO Grade 3 & 6 May 8-June 12

 

 

Engagement Evening – Guest Speaker and Parent Information Night – Online Safety 

WCDSB is pleased to present a virtual parent and guardian information evening on Cyber safety, digital literacy, and esports gaming on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 

Matthew Johnson, the Director of Education from Media Smarts, will speak about online safety and digital literacy and discuss resources available to families from Media Smarts.

 

Katina Papulkas is the Senior Education Strategist at Dell Technologies and will provide guidance on online gaming and how parents and guardians can support their children’s passions, explore career opportunities, and appreciate the engagement it provides.

 

Register: https://bit.ly/WCDSBesafe 

Have a wonderful week Gator Nation!  

EVENTS FOR THIS COMING WEEK …

Monday, March 25th 

  • Holy Week’s is underway at OLOG School, beginning with Palm Sunday and looking toward the JOY of EASTER WEEKEND! 
  • Indoor and Outdoor Shoes – Thanks for your help parents, the weather is STILL very much UP and DOWN and our field can get quite muddy or filled with snow at times, 2 pairs of shoes are needed – thanks!

Tuesday, March 26th

  • Resurrection Eggs Continue – this is a great tool to reflect on Jesus’ Way of the Cross and the celebration of the Resurrection as we look to EASTER this coming weekend …

Wednesday, March 27th

  • Immunization Pupil Suspension Act – IPSA Day – those students notified by Public Health will STAY HOME TODAY AND UNTIL they are cleared by Waterloo Region Public Health
  • Spirit Wear Day – wear your Gator clothing or our Gator Colours to show your school spirit
  • Last day for CCAT Testing

Thursday, March 28th   

  • Holy Thursday – Stations of the Cross Assembly (AM)
  • Pizza lunch for those students who ordered for MARCH Pizza Days 
  • Gator Birthdays for the week called over the PA – ALL Students with a Birthday this week will be called to the office – AWESOME!   Happy Birthday Gators!

Friday, March 29th

  • Good Friday – NO SCHOOL TODAY

 

LOOKING AHEAD – Please NOTE These Important Dates

2024

March 31st– Easter Sunday

April 1st– Easter Monday – NO SCHOOL TODAY

Tuesday, April 2nd– World Autism Day- Wear Blue!

Monday, April 8th– PD Day … This is the **NEW DATE** re the ECLIPSE that is to take place on this date – Be Safe Gators! 

Monday, April 22nd, 2024- Earth Day!

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024- Bus Driver’s Appreciation Day!

Wednesday, April 24th– Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day! (3rd Wed in April each year)

May 5th-10th– Catholic Education Week

May 6th-10th– Mental Health Awareness week- Canada

Sunday, May 12th- Mother’s Day

Monday, May 20th, 2024- Victoria Day

Thursday, May 23rd – JK – Welcome to Kindergarten Information Night (6-7:00 pm)

Friday, May 31st– PD DAY- EA/CYCW Appreciation Day

Sunday, June 16th- Father’s Day

Tuesday, June 25th– Term 2 Report Cards Go Home

Last Day of School for students Thursday, June 27th– regular Dismissal

Friday, June 28th– PD Day

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Invite – Easter Confession – This Thursday Evening (March 21) beginning at 7:00 PM

Gator Families,

Just an information item for our OLOG families wherein parents or children (who have made their 1st Reconciliation) who are wanting to participate in this beautiful sacrament in their preparation for Easter …

The church is extending a warm invitation to Easter Confessions, which will take place this Thursday evening, March 21st beginning at 7 p.m. in our church.

Several priests will be available to hear confessions and all are welcome.

 

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Gator Gazette – Week-at-a Glance – Week #26: March 18-22nd, 2024 – Returning After the March Break

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Below are some wonderful learning moments and FUN at OLOG from the week just prior to the March Break – followed by some key important information items and then a brief snapshot of our Week ahead, as we return, back to school …

 

Public Health Vaccinations Update

We are now under one month away from the point at which students who do not have their immunizations up to date will be suspended from school; this is not something that anyone wants. We hope that you can share the necessary paperwork with Public Health to ensure that student records and vaccinations are up to date by March 27th.

 

Updating Information Reminder – Please do not send confirmation of your immunization information to the school – it must be shared and confirmed with Public Health. As we approach March 27th, they will continue to let the school know which students are not up to date and at that point, we will send home suspension letters on Public Health’s behalf.

 

Lent 2024 – A Time for Renewed Prayer, Fasting/Abstinence, and Almsgiving

 

The season of Lent is a high point in the Catholic calendar. It is an opportunity for “spiritual self-improvement” as we look towards living Lent with mercy. Lent focuses on an increased emphasis on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. During the season of Lent, a wonderful preparation period for the joy of Easter and the Resurrection. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. We look forward to the experience of opening our hearts to those living on the outermost fringes of society: fringes that modern society itself creates. During Lent, we are called to open our eyes and see the misery of the world and the wounds of our brothers and sisters who are denied their dignity.   Let us recognize that we are compelled to reach out and support them, so they can feel the warmth of our compassion.

 

OLOG Easter Food Drive – Lent 2024 – Runs From March 18-28th – Thanks for Giving! 

OLOG is the little school with the BIG Heart and we are looking for your HELP.

We are working closely with the Food Bank of Waterloo Region as the need is great right now and they were so very grateful for our help at Christmas too!

Please consider sending in some non-perishable food items and we will gather them over the next 2 weeks and get them delivered to the Food Bank on Holy Thursday.

Thanks Gators!

 

 

 

Graduation Pictures – Tuesday, March 19, 2024 

Graduation photos for our Grade 8 and SK students are being done on Tuesday, March 19th.  Please see flyer links for more information!

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WCDSB Kindergarten Registration is Still OPEN!

It’s Time to Sign Up for School! JK Kindergarten Registration For Next Year – NOW OPEN!

New Junior Kindergartens Wanted, No Experience Required! 

 

It’s time to sign up for the 2024-25 school year – and registering to attend one of Waterloo Region’s 44 Catholic elementary schools has never been easier.
  • Children born in 2020 are eligible for Year 1 Kindergarten (JK).
  • Children born in 2019 are eligible for Year 2 Kindergarten (SK).
REGISTER HERE: Kindergarten Registration

 

To finalize your child’s registration, please contact your local Catholic school directly.

QUICK Facts

~~ When registering your child to attend a Catholic elementary school you must be prepared to provide proof of the child’s date of birth and either the child’s Catholic baptismal certificate or the Catholic baptismal certificate of at least one parent or guardian.

 

~~ If you are non-Catholic (including a non-Catholic newcomer to Canada), but wish to explore a Catholic education for your child(ren), please review the WCDSB Admissions to Catholic Elementary Schools policy. Our secondary schools are open to students of all faiths.

 

~~ A complete list of WCDSB schools that will offer the Extended Day Program in 2024-25 will be web-posted before the end of this current (2023-24) school year. Please call your school directly for information about the Extended Day Program. A complete list of WCDSB schools currently providing the program is available via this link: Extended Day Program.

~~ For information about French Immersion programs in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, please click here: French Immersion Registration Information.

 

 

 

Upcoming Assessments

The following assessments are coming up soon and they provide a wonderful window into our student’s strengths and areas for next steps whereupon improvements can be worked on.

Please note the dates below and where possible, avoid any unnecessary absences or lates … Thanks!

 

CCAT Grade 4 March 20-27
CAT-4 Grade 7 April 10-17
EQAO Grade 3 & 6 May 8-June 12

 

Summer Learning Programs 2024 – Register Early

WCDSB is committed to supporting your child’s continued learning.  In July and August this year, there are several FREE learning options offered through St. Louis that are available for elementary and secondary
students that will ignite, support and challenge students toward success and preparation for the next grade.  Please refer to this 2024 Summer Learning Poster – as of Feb 23 2024 or visit https://www.wcdsb.ca/summer-learning/ for details.

 

 

Earth Hour 2024 – Saturday, March 23rd @ 8:30 PM 

You are invited to switch off and spend 60 minutes doing something – anything – positive for our planet. Just 60 minutes? Yes, just one hour. It may not seem like much, but the magic happens when you, and those like you in Asia and Africa, North and South America, Oceania and Europe – supporters in over 190 countries and territories – all give an hour for our one home, creating the Biggest Hour for Earth.

For ideas on how your family can make a difference please visit the Earth Hour website.

OLOG School is proud to be an Eco-School that helps our students understand that we all can little things that make a BIG Difference for our planet!

Thanks Gator Nation!

Engagement Evening – Guest Speaker and Parent Information Night – Online Safety 

WCDSB is pleased to present a virtual parent and guardian information evening on Cyber safety, digital literacy, and esports gaming on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 

Matthew Johnson, the Director of Education from Media Smarts, will speak about online safety and digital literacy and discuss resources available to families from Media Smarts.

 

Katina Papulkas is the Senior Education Strategist at Dell Technologies and will provide guidance on online gaming and how parents and guardians can support their children’s passions, explore career opportunities, and appreciate the engagement it provides.

 

Register: https://bit.ly/WCDSBesafe 

Have a wonderful week Gator Nation!  

EVENTS FOR THIS COMING WEEK …

Monday, March 18th 

  • Indoor and Outdoor Shoes – Thanks for your help parents, the weather is STILL very much UP and DOWN and our field can get quite muddy or filled with snow at times, 2 pairs of shoes are needed – thanks!

Tuesday, March 19th

  • Grade 8 and SK Grad Photos Today – we celebrate the graduating class of 2024 in both Gr. 8 and SK … “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” (Dr. Seuss)

Wednesday, March 20th

  • Spirit Wear Day – wear your Gator clothing or our Gator Colours to show your school spirit
  • CCAT Testing can begin for our Gr. 4 students – this will take place between March 20-27th

Thursday, March 21st   

  • Pizza lunch for those students who ordered for MARCH Pizza Days 
  • Rock Your Socks – World Down Syndrome Day – Lets see those fancy and colourful socks Gators is a great way to show everyone is welcome and celebrated in our community! 

Friday, March 22nd 

  • Gator Birthdays for the week called over the PA – ALL Students with a Birthday this week will be called to the office – AWESOME!   Happy Birthday Gators!

LOOKING AHEAD – Please NOTE These Important Dates

2024

March 27th – Immunization Pupil Suspension Act – IPSA Day – those students notified by Public Health will remain home until cleared by Waterloo Region Public Health

March 28th – Holy Thursday

March 29th– Good Friday

March 31st– Easter Sunday

April 1st– Easter Monday

Tuesday, April 2nd– World Autism Day- Wear Blue!

Monday, April 8th– PD Day … This is the **NEW DATE**

Monday, April 22nd, 2024- Earth Day!

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024- Bus Driver’s Appreciation Day!

Wednesday, April 24th– Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day! (3rd Wed in April each year)

May 5th-10th– Catholic Education Week

May 6th-10th– Mental Health Awareness week- Canada

Sunday, May 12th- Mother’s Day

Monday, May 20th, 2024- Victoria Day

Thursday, May 23rd – JK – Welcome to Kindergarten Information Night (6-7:00 pm)

Friday, May 31st– PD DAY- EA/CYCW Appreciation Day

Sunday, June 16th- Father’s Day

Tuesday, June 25th– Term 2 Report Cards Go Home

Last Day of School for students Thursday, June 27th– regular Dismissal

Friday, June 28th– PD Day

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March Break Is Here – No School Tomorrow – Friday, March 8th

Good afternoon Gators,

 

The entire staff at OLOG School would like to wish all of you a very restful and relaxing March Break!

 

Just a reminder that the March Break this year officially starts after school today and that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, March 8th.

 

If you are planning to travel, travel safely!  If you are staying here, we wish you some time to yourself, some time with friends and some time with family!  Do what you find nourishing!

 

We look forward to seeing all of you back in the SWAMP, Home of our Gators, on Monday, March 18, 2024!

 

Have a great March Break Gator Nation!
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Lost and Found Pick-up – March 4-7th

 

Gator Parents and Students,

 

Our school’s lost and found collection has accumulated a significant number of items over the past few months!
 To ensure that lost belongings are reunited with their rightful owners, we have set all the items out on tables in the hallway for students over the next week.

 We kindly ask students to view the lost and found items and have your child pick them up by March 7th.

 To support you in assisting your child with this we are sharing photos as well below of the items that are displayed in our foyer near the gym.

Any unclaimed items after will be donated to local charities.

Thanks! 

 

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Gator Gazette – Week at a Glance – Week #25 – March 4-8, 2024

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Below are some wonderful learning moments and FUN at OLOG from this past week – followed by some key important information items and then a brief snapshot of our Week ahead …

 

Public Health Vaccinations Update

We are now under one month away from the point at which students who do not have their immunizations up to date will be suspended from school; this is not something that anyone wants. We hope that you can share the necessary paperwork with Public Health to ensure that student records and vaccinations are up to date by March 27th.

 

Updating Information Reminder – Please do not send confirmation of your immunization information to the school – it must be shared and confirmed with Public Health. As we approach March 27th, they will continue to let the school know which students are not up to date and at that point, we will send home suspension letters on Public Health’s behalf.

 

Lent 2024 – A Time for Renewed Prayer, Fasting/Abstinence, and Almsgiving

The season of Lent is a high point in the Catholic calendar. It is an opportunity for “spiritual self-improvement” as we look towards living Lent with mercy. Lent focuses on an increased emphasis on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. During the season of Lent, a wonderful preparation period for the joy of Easter and the Resurrection. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. We look forward to the experience of opening our hearts to those living on the outermost fringes of society: fringes that modern society itself creates. During Lent, we are called to open our eyes and see the misery of the world and the wounds of our brothers and sisters who are denied their dignity.   Let us recognize that we are compelled to reach out and support them, so they can feel the warmth of our compassion.

 

For more information and special videos, please click here. You can also review this Lenten calendar with your children, which includes a variety of messages and resources: 2024 Lent Solidarity Calendar

 

 

March Madness School Spirit Week – March 4-7th 

We are celebrating the week leading up to March Break with a daily spirit theme day!  See calendar above (and also noted below on our weekly daily calendar). Have fun and collect points for your Colour House as each day brings a new spirit theme.

Thanks for showing your #OLOGAwesome School Spirit Gators!

 

Graduation Pictures – Tuesday, March 19, 2024 

Graduation photos for our Grade 8 and SK students are being done on Tuesday, March 19th.  Please see flyer links for more information!

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WCDSB Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

It’s Time to Sign Up for School! JK Kindergarten Registration For Next Year – NOW OPEN!

New Junior Kindergartens Wanted, No Experience Required! 

 

It’s time to sign up for the 2024-25 school year – and registering to attend one of Waterloo Region’s 44 Catholic elementary schools has never been easier.
  • Children born in 2020 are eligible for Year 1 Kindergarten (JK).
  • Children born in 2019 are eligible for Year 2 Kindergarten (SK).
REGISTER HERE: Kindergarten Registration

 

To finalize your child’s registration, please contact your local Catholic school directly.

QUICK Facts

~~ When registering your child to attend a Catholic elementary school you must be prepared to provide proof of the child’s date of birth and either the child’s Catholic baptismal certificate or the Catholic baptismal certificate of at least one parent or guardian.

 

~~ If you are non-Catholic (including a non-Catholic newcomer to Canada), but wish to explore a Catholic education for your child(ren), please review the WCDSB Admissions to Catholic Elementary Schools policy. Our secondary schools are open to students of all faiths.

 

~~ A complete list of WCDSB schools that will offer the Extended Day Program in 2024-25 will be web-posted before the end of this current (2023-24) school year. Please call your school directly for information about the Extended Day Program. A complete list of WCDSB schools currently providing the program is available via this link: Extended Day Program.

~~ For information about French Immersion programs in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, please click here: French Immersion Registration Information.

 

 

 

Upcoming Assessments

The following assessments are coming up soon and they provide a wonderful window into our student’s strengths and areas for next steps whereupon improvements can be worked on. Please note the dates below and where possible, avoid any unnecessary absences or lates. Thanks!

 

CCAT Grade 4 March 20-27
CAT-4 Grade 7 April 10-17
EQAO Grade 3 & 6 May 8-June 12

 

Summer Learning Programs 2024 – Register Early

WCDSB is committed to supporting your child’s continued learning.  In July and August this year, there are several FREE learning options offered through St. Louis that are available for elementary and secondary
students that will ignite, support and challenge students toward success and preparation for the next grade.  Please refer to this 2024 Summer Learning Poster – as of Feb 23 2024 or visit https://www.wcdsb.ca/summer-learning/ for details.

 

 

Have a wonderful week Gator Nation!  

EVENTS FOR THIS COMING WEEK …

Monday, March 4th 

  • Intermediate Boys Basketball Tournament – St. Mary’s High School (PM)
  • Indoor and Outdoor Shoes – Thanks for your help parents, the weather is UP and DOWN and our field can get quite muddy or filled with snow at times, 2 pairs of shoes are needed – thanks!

Tuesday, March 5th

  • Intermediate Girls Volleyball Tournament – St. Mary’s High School (PM)

Wednesday, March 6th

  • Spirit Wear Day – wear your Gator clothing or our Gator Colours to show your school spirit
  • Our OLOG Folkdance Team – continues practicing at lunch today – Keep up the great work Gators! Many students from last years team joined again #OLOGAwesome!

Thursday, March 7th  

  • Pizza lunch for those students who ordered for MARCH Pizza Days 
  • Grade 1’s Skating Today
  • Gator Birthdays for the week called over the PA – ALL Students with a Birthday this week and up until the end of March Break will be called to the office – AWESOME!   Happy Birthday Gators!

Friday, March 8th

  • March Break Begins TODAY – There is NO SCHOOL today (Friday) and we will see you back to school on Monday, March 18th.
  • Have a safe and wonderful March Break Gator Nation! 

LOOKING AHEAD – Please NOTE These Important Dates

2024

March Break Friday March 8th to Friday March 15th – Please note March Break begins on Friday March 8th this year (6 school days)  

Tuesday, March 19th – SK and Grade 8 Graduation Pictures

Tuesday, March 19th– Social Worker Appreciation Day!

Thursday, March 21st– Down Syndrome Awareness Day- Wear Different Colour Socks

Saturday, March 23rd, 2024- Crossing Guard Appreciation Day!

March 28th – Holy Thursday

March 29th– Good Friday

March 31st– Easter Sunday

April 1st– Easter Monday

Tuesday, April 2nd– World Autism Day- Wear Blue!

Monday, April 8th– PD Day … This is the **NEW DATE**

Monday, April 22nd, 2024- Earth Day!

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024- Bus Driver’s Appreciation Day!

Wednesday, April 24th– Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day! (3rd Wed in April each year)

May 5th-10th– Catholic Education Week

May 6th-10th– Mental Health Awareness week- Canada

Sunday, May 12th- Mother’s Day

Monday, May 20th, 2024- Victoria Day

Thursday, May 23rd – JK – Welcome to Kindergarten Information Night (6-7:00 pm)

Friday, May 31st– PD DAY- EA/CYCW Appreciation Day

Sunday, June 16th- Father’s Day

Tuesday, June 25th– Term 2 Report Cards Go Home

Last Day of School for students Thursday, June 27th– regular Dismissal

Friday, June 28th– PD Day

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A Shout Out To Our Awesome OLOG Lunch Hour Supervisors – Thanks for ALL You Do Today and Everyday!

Happy Friday afternoon Gator Families,

The staff and students at Our Lady of Grace School would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our Lunch Hour Supervisors!

They are outside in the rain and the cold, they cover our classes for us, they support us in classrooms when we are short, but MOST importantly, they build relationships with our entire school community!

Our schools would not be the same without you and we are so thankful for you today, on Lunch Hour Supervisor Appreciation Day, but as well, everyday!

You are truly superheroes and we want to say THANK YOU!

Mrs. McClennan, Mrs. Ortiz and Ms. Sisi, YOU ARE THE BEST!
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