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ሰላም! በጃኻ ነዚ ሓበሬታ እዚ ንኽትትርጕሞ ኺሕግዘካ ንፈታዊኻ ሕተቶ ። የቐንየለይ!
Dear Flames Families,
Every February, people in Canada are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. OLOL encourages every member of our community to take part in celebrating Black history, culture, and achievements not only this month but throughout the year. Within our school community we will have age appropriate opportunities to learn more about equity, diversity and inclusion.
We are also halfway through our school year. With report cards coming home later this month it is a great time for a mid year check-in and an opportunity to encourage your child to more engage in his/her own learning. Keeping in mind that children (and adults too) feel successful when they accomplish goals it may be a good time to work with your child to set some small and attainable goals for both home and school!
School News:
Winter Walk & Roll Day!
Winter Walk & Roll Day is the first Wednesday of February every year, and it celebrates the health benefits of movement to improve children’s’ mobility and health. Students are encouraged to ask for caregiver permission first, dress for the weather & understand special winter tips. Winter Walk and Roll Day is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7th! Learn more here: WWD24-Poster
Valentine’s Day & Ash Wednesday
The season of Lent is coming which includes two special days in February, and we would like to let you know in advance how we are navigating them at Our Lady of Lourdes. Valentine’s Day, which promotes the indulgence of sweet treats, clashes with Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and abstinence. Therefore, will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Tuesday February 13th and we will observe Ash Wednesday on Wednesday February 14th.
Grade 4-8 Survey
Before the March Break, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) will be conducting school climate surveys to collect information from students and families. While the Ministry of Education requires all school districts to conduct these surveys (Education Act s.169.1(1)(a), (a.1), (a.2) and PPM 145), we are committed to providing a safe, caring, and inclusive place for everyone in our schools
Attached you will find details related to the survey: WCDSB-MDI-Notice-of-Collection-2024-Family-Letter
Upcoming Important Dates:
School Council Dates
Weather permitting, meetings take place in the school library at 6:00pm and all caregivers are welcomed to attend!
February 13, 2024
April 9, 2024
May 6, 2024
WCDSB & School Dates:
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 8, 2024-June 12, 2024 – Grade 3 & 6 EQAO
May 20th – Victoria Day
May 31st – PA Day
June 25th- Term 2 Reports
June 27th- Last Day of School
June 28th – PA Day
Parish Updates:
Please call Our Lady of Lourdes Parish for more information or for information on baptism, sacramental or mass times
WCDSB Updates:
Please refer to www.wcdsb.ca for the most up to date news.
Here’s to another great week!
The Staff at OLOL