Please see below for an update from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.
Sacramental Preparation Meeting Reminder – at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Waterloo
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Gr. 2 – Eucharist Sunday November 5, at 9:00 am Mass followed by meeting and reception in the parish hall |
Gr. 7 – Confirmation
Sunday November 5, at 11:00 am Mass followed by meeting and reception in the parish hall |
Hello! Please ask a friend to help you translate this information. Thank You!
ሰላም! በጃኻ ነዚ ሓበሬታ እዚ ንኽትትርጕሞ ኺሕግዘካ ንፈታዊኻ ሕተቶ ። የቐንየለይ!
Dear Flames Families,
As we enter into the month of November, the forecast looks like the weather will be changing. It is always a good idea to dress in layers and bring extra socks, hats, and mitts. Our field can get muddy at times and having extra clothes at school makes it easier as we can avoid calling home for a change of clothes. Having these items at school also helps keep everyone warm during outside play and learning. Please also remember to bring a water bottle and indoor running shoes.
Halloween – one final reminder
On Tuesday, October 31st, students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to enjoy a fun-filled day of class activities! Students can also wear orange and black or their everyday clothing as an alternative. If students are wearing their costumes, please keep in mind the following:
Costumes must not:
It is suggested that students bring a change of clothes for the day so that if they are uncomfortable in their costumes, they can change.
Please remember that it is not necessary to send in treats for students as we have many students with food allergies. If you would like to send something with your child, non-food items such as stickers, pencils, glow bracelets, etc. are preferred to share or hand out to friends. If you were thinking of bringing food treats, they must be:
We do have multiple food allergies throughout the school, including but not limited to peanuts or tree nuts. This is why we cannot share homemade treats/cupcakes/cookies etc. Homemade treats cannot be passed out and will be sent back home. Thank you very much for your understanding as we strive to include all of our school community members in the fun and joy of the Halloween spirit!
School Theme Focus: THIS IS WHY WE ARE HERE
During the Month of November:
November’s OCGE focus is on being a Communicator. Students will join together in a faith celebration on Friday morning to kick off this month’s theme and will then engage in a range of classroom activities aimed at developing these skills throughout the month.
Being an Effective Communicator means: I HAVE A VOICE!
Because I have a voice, I will use it lovingly, and I will live my life like Jesus.
Deep Learning Transferable Skill: Communication
Transferable skills are the skills and attributes that students need in order to thrive in the modern world. Based on international research, the Ontario Ministry of Education has defined seven important categories of transferable skills – sometimes referred to as “competencies” – that will help students navigate the world of work and meet with success in the future.
During the month of November, as Catholics we will show transferable skills through communicating as the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in different ways, such as speaking, writing, and using media. Communication also involves listening to others, asking questions, and sharing opinions. Communication is important for learning, working together, and making friends.
We encourage you to support your child’s communication development at home by having conversations, reading books, watching videos, playing games, and exploring different media together.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Is your Child Feeling Sick?
Fall cold/flu season is beginning. If your child is feeling sick, they should not attend school to prevent transmission to others. Students should not attend school if they have the following symptoms that are not related to other conditions:
After being sick, students may return to school when symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if they had nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea) and do not have a fever and do not develop any additional symptoms.
Upcoming Important Dates:
November 13th – PA Day
November 14th – Catholic School Advisory Council Meeting (CSAC) @ 6pm
November 15th – Photo Retake Day (PM)
November 20th – Progress Reports
November 23rd – Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences (pm)
December 25th – Christmas Break Begins
January 8th – Back to School New Year 2024
January 19th – PA Day
February 15th – Term 1 Reports
February 19th – Family Day
March 8 – 15th – March Break
March 29th – Good Friday
April 1st – Easter Monday
April 19th – PA Day
May 20th – Victoria Day
May 31st – PA Day
June 25th- Term 2 Reports
June 27th- Last Day of School
June 28th – PA Day
Here’s to another great week!
The Staff at OLOL
Good Morning Flames!
| General Description of Duties: |
| Minimum Requirements: |
| Desirable Assets: |
Salary Range: $22.20 – $23.46 per hour, Level 1 (Compensation Grid effective September 1, 2021)
| Hours of Work: 1 hour per day between 11:15 am to 12:15 pm (Monday to Friday) |
Effective Date: Immediately following the WCDSB onboarding process
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ሰላም! በጃኻ ነዚ ሓበሬታ እዚ ንኽትትርጕሞ ኺሕግዘካ ንፈታዊኻ ሕተቶ ። የቐንየለይ!
Dear Flames Families,
It is almost the end of October already!?! Wow, time goes fast in a school when you are having fun! As we venture further into autumn, and our 2023/2024 school year, we share an appreciation for the things we have already accomplished and look towards all the exciting learning, activities and events that are ahead.
Attention Grade 4 & 7 families:
Last spring, students in Grades 3 and 6 participated in the provincial Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. This assessment is administered in all of Ontario’s publicly funded schools by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), an independent agency of the Government of Ontario.
If your child took part in the assessment last year, results came home in a brown envelope addressed to the parent of the child. Please check their backpack and/ or ask your child where the envelope is so you can see their individual results.
Brightspace by D2L
Our school board website has more detailed information for parents who still need to sign up for this app. This is the only online learning environment supported by Waterloo Catholic.
Instruction page (in English) to set up Parent login.
Please click on the link to access the Parents/ Guardians page .
If you still need help accessing your child’s D2L classroom site, please see the instructional videos which are available in the following languages:
Photo Retake Day
Photo retakes will be taking place on Wednesday November 15th after lunch. This opportunity is for students who were absent on picture day and/ or students who would like to have a new picture. It is not required for all students.
Transportation: Do NOT Ride Form
Parents are reminded that if their child is eligible for a bus but does not take the bus, they are asked to complete a DO NOT RIDE form. This ensures Student Transportation has the correct information for bussing and pick up/drop off plans.
DO NOT RIDE FORM from https://www.stswr.ca/
Upcoming Dates to Note:
November 13th – PA Day
November 14th – Catholic School Advisory Council Meeting (CSAC) @ 6pm
November 15th – Photo Retake Day (PM)
November 20th – Progress Reports
November 23rd – Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences (pm)
December 25th – Christmas Break Begins
January 8th – Back to School New Year 2024
January 19th – PA Day
February 15th – Term 1 Reports
February 19th – Family Day
March 8 – 15th – March Break
March 29th – Good Friday
April 1st – Easter Monday
April 19th – PA Day
May 20th – Victoria Day
May 31st – PA Day
June 25th- Term 2 Reports
June 27th- Last Day of School
June 28th – PA Day
Here’s to another great week!
The Staff at OLOL
The staff and students of Our Lady of Lourdes would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our Librarians & Librarian Technicians today on “Canadian Library Workers Day”. From cataloging so many books, story time with classes, and supporting schools with technology and other resources, we say thank you to all of you. You are always ready to lend a helping hand. You all play valuable roles in our schools. Thank you Mrs. Lunt, we hope you enjoy your day!
A note from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish:
Sacramental Preparation Meeting Reminder – at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Waterloo
| Gr. 2 – Eucharist
Sunday November 5, at 9:00 am Mass followed by meeting and reception in the parish hall |
Gr. 7 – Confirmation
Sunday November 5, at 11:00 am Mass followed by meeting and reception in the parish hall |
The staff and students of Our Lady of Lourdes would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our Bus Drivers today on “National Bus Drivers Day”. You are sometimes the first smiling adult a child sees each morning and the last before they get home. You always brave the weather to get our kids safely where they need to be, while being a shining example for students as you do it! You are truly superheroes and today we want to say THANK YOU!
The staff and students of Our Lady of Lourdes would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our Early Childhood Educators today on Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.
It is often said that “It takes a big heart to work with a small child.” We are so thankful for your efforts with our youngest learners. Our students in Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten learn and grow so much, thanks to your efforts with them, day-in and day-out. Your endless patience, kindness and enthusiasm with our youngest learners helps to create an environment that they want to be in, that their parents trust, and that builds the foundation for a wonderful educational experience for years to come.
Everyone here at OLOL would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you!
Good Morning Flames!
We are currently looking for a lunch hour supervisor! Please see below for more information.
| General Description of Duties: |
| Minimum Requirements: |
| Desirable Assets: |
Salary Range: $22.20 – $23.46 per hour, Level 1 (Compensation Grid effective September 1, 2021)
| Hours of Work: 1 hour per day between 11:15 am to 12:15 pm (Monday to Friday) |
Effective Date: Immediately following the WCDSB onboarding process
Hello! Please ask a friend to help you translate this information. Thank You!
ሰላም! በጃኻ ነዚ ሓበሬታ እዚ ንኽትትርጕሞ ኺሕግዘካ ንፈታዊኻ ሕተቶ ። የቐንየለይ!
Good afternoon Flames,
The leaves have started to turn colour, the temperatures are beginning to fall, and the night sky is getting darker more quickly each day. Fall is here!
Halloween – Tuesday October 31st
Halloween is an exciting time of year! Please take a moment to see what will be happening for Halloween at OLOL! Information below will also be shared in class with students.
Thank you very much for your understanding as we strive to include all of our school community members in the fun and joy of the Halloween spirit!
Main Office Staffing Changes
October 13th marked Deb Hergott’s last day, as she begins her new journey – retirement. At this time we would like to welcome Yolanda Pingos who will be our new lead admin assistant beginning Monday October 30th. In the interim, we would like to welcome Brooklyn Heath who will be covering the office until then. Please join us in welcoming both to OLOL!
November Fundraiser:
Back by popular demand! We are thrilled to announce the Terra Cotta Cookie Fundraiser is coming back to OLOL! Terra Cotta offers a variety of frozen pre-made, pre-rolled cookie dough for you to simply pop into your oven and enjoy! Orders are completed online and arriving to the school for pick up in time for Christmas!! The school specific link will be available for you to order for friends and family or shareable for friends and family to order themselves! *Amazing features are their vegan and gluten free options.
Is your Child Feeling Sick?
Fall cold/flu season is beginning. If your child is feeling sick, they should not attend school to prevent transmission to others. Students should not attend school if they have the following symptoms that are not related to other conditions:
After being sick, students may return to school when symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if they had nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea) and do not have a fever and do not develop any additional symptoms.
Individual Education Plans
If your child has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) their documentation will come home this week. A kind reminder to our families to please review, sign the consultation page, and return it to the school. Any questions can be directed to the classroom teacher, or Mrs. DeFreitas our special education teacher.
Transportation: Do NOT Ride Form
Parents are reminded that if their child is eligible for a bus but does not take the bus, they are asked to complete a DO NOT RIDE form. This ensures Student Transportation has the correct information for bussing and pick up/drop off plans.
DO NOT RIDE FORM from https://www.stswr.ca/
Upcoming Important Dates:
November 13th – PA Day
November 20th – Progress Reports
November 23rd – Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences (pm)
December 25th – Christmas Break Begins
January 8th – Back to School New Year 2024
January 19th – PA Day
February 15th – Term 1 Reports
February 19th – Family Day
March 8 – 15th – March Break
March 29th – Good Friday
April 1st – Easter Monday
April 19th – PA Day
May 20th – Victoria Day
May 31st – PA Day
June 25th- Term 2 Reports
June 27th- Last Day of School
June 28th – PA Day
Here’s to another great week!
The Staff at OLOL
