HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER 4th, 2023
A PRAYER FOR THE WEEK OF REMEMBRANCE DAY
Heavenly Father,
As we enter this week of Remembrance,
we pause to honour those who have served,
those who have sacrificed,
and those who continue to work for peace.
Through the Beatitudes, Jesus reminds us: “
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.”
May we be peacemakers in our words and actions,
showing kindness to those around us,
compassion to those who are hurting,
and courage to stand up for what is right.
Help us to remember that honouring those who sacrificed
for our freedom means choosing peace,
understanding, and love in our own lives.
May we be lights of hope in our homes,
our school, and our community.
We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.
A FRIENDLY REMINDER ABOUT FAST FOOD LUNCHES
Imagine pulling into the McDonald’s drive-through with three children in the back seat, ordering a Happy Meal for just one of them, and then driving away. We can all imagine how the other two children might feel!
That is a little like what happens when fast food lunches arrive at an elementary school. While we understand that families occasionally want to treat their children to something special, having McDonald’s, Tim Hortons, or other takeout meals delivered to school can create unnecessary challenges, particularly for the children sitting nearby who are eating their regular lunches.
These deliveries also interrupt our office routines and place additional demands on staff. We kindly ask families not to drop off fast food lunches or arrange deliveries through services such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, or SkipTheDishes. Of course, if a lunch is forgotten, we will still arrange for your child to pick up their lunchbag in the office.
We understand that birthdays and other special days do occur during the school year. Our lunch hour begins at 11:15Am and goes until 12:15PM, plenty of time for a special treat at a local fast food restaurant.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping lunchtime a positive experience for everyone!
WHEN BUSES ARE CANCELLED
In order to ensure the safety of all students parents/guardians are required to report all absences, including those on inclement weather/bus cancellation days. When buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, schools will remain open unless otherwise notified.
If your child is unable to attend school on an Inclement Weather day please report their absence as you would on any other school day. SafeArrival can be used for reporting - enter Absent Approved (AA) with a comment of “bus cancellation” or “inclement weather”.
This is an important step in ensuring every student is accounted for every day.
NEED A SNOW SUIT FOR YOUR CHILD?
Winter is coming! The Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa helps families who need support getting warm winter clothing for their children. Families who qualify can receive a new snowsuit for children aged 15 and under for a small fee of $10 per snowsuit.
How to apply:
Visit www.snowsuitfund.com to check eligibility and book an appointment.
Bring proof of your child's age, your Ottawa address, and your family's income or financial assistance.
If you need help with the application or have questions, call 613-746-8719.
Location:
225 Donald Street, Ottawa
Families can apply directly. You do not need a referral from the school.
We want all of our Owls to stay warm, safe, and comfortable this winter!
CHILD ABSENT? THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT!
How to Report Absences with SafeArrival
To report absences, our school board uses the SafeArrival 24-Hour Attendance Line.
Call 1-844-478-2598 or Download the APP:
PARENT HOMEWORK
Please take a few minutes to make sure you are connected. We don’t want you to miss anything! It can be a bit overwhelming with all of the forms at the beginning of the school year. Please see here for an overview of all the needed forms and links to help you complete them.
Please complete the following as soon as possible.