Prayer

 Loving God,

As we enter the final weeks of the school year, we thank You for the growth, friendships, and learning shared in our school community. Bless our students, staff, and families with energy, patience, and joy as we finish the year strong. Help us to appreciate the beauty of spring, the gift of each day, and the excitement of the summer ahead.

Amen.                                               

Keeping Our Students Safe: Vital Allergy Reminder 🚨 

As we work together to keep all our students safe, please remember that our school has a strict allergy policy. We have students in the building with severe, life-threatening allergies to specific foods.

Please double-check labels and ensure that lunches and snacks do not contain: 

• Peanuts and Tree Nuts 

• Sesame (including hummus and sesame seeds on burger buns/bagels)

• Fish and Seafood

Thank you for your vigilance and cooperation in keeping our lunchrooms and classrooms safe for everyone!

Jump Rope for Heart

Our School is proud to participate in Jump Rope for Heart!

St. Dominic Dragons are participating in Heart and Stroke's Jump Rope for Heart starting on Friday May 22, 2026. Students will learn EASY healthy habits and raise funds to support life saving heart and brain research.

Help us reach our fundraising goal by donating or registering to create your own fundraising page to share with family and friends. Visit our school's fundraising page to get started: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/116591

Our Jump date is June 12th! 

Next Year

A reminder to please inform us if your child will not be attending St. Dominic school next year. This includes students who may be moving out of our school boundaries or transferring to another school. Please contact the school office with this information.  Thank you in advance for your attention to this.

Language School

From June 29th  to July 31st, the OCSB will be offering free International Language classes for students from JK to Grade 8. These engaging classes run Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., giving children the opportunity to learn a new language or strengthen the language of their home in a fun and social environment. All students are welcome—no prior language experience required!

Languages offered at St. Dominic School this summer include: Kurdish, Mandarin (Simplified), Russian, and Spanish.

Looking for a full-day option? Families can also register for a paid Afternoon Camp, which runs directly after the morning language program.

For more information on the Summer 2026 International Languages Elementary (ILE) program, including afternoon camp details and registration, please visit: https://conted.ocsb.ca/summer-programs/summer-international-languages-elementary  

We look forward to a summer full of learning and fun!

Kindergarten Registrations

We are still accepting registrations for kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten, we encourage you to register them as soon as possible. We can't wait to welcome your little ones to our school community!  Registrations are to be completed and submitted online and can be found using the following link.  

Volunteers

We are always looking for parent and community volunteers to help support our school! Whether you are available regularly or just occasionally for events such as field trips, play days, or special activities, your time and support are greatly appreciated. Please note that all volunteers are required to complete a Police Check before volunteering at the school. Full details about the process are available at https://www.ocsb.ca/contact/volunteers/

School Council News

Our next School Council meeting is Thursday, May 26th at 6:30.  All parents are welcome to attend.  

Save the date!  Our School Picnic and Fun Fair is scheduled for Thursday, June 4th.  Please see the details using this link.  

June 5th is a PD Day

A reminder that Friday, June 5th is a Professional Development Day.  There is no school for students.

Last week, dental screenings were conducted for some of our students by Ottawa Public Health. Ongoing community dental screenings can be accessed. Details are linked here.

Beginning on Monday, January 19, our school will be using SafeArrival to report student absences. SafeArrival is designed to make it easier, faster, and more convenient for families to report absences and late arrivals.

With SafeArrival, there’s no need to call the school and leave a message. Instead, you can quickly and securely report your child’s absence in one of three ways:

• Using the SM Home App: Download and install the SM Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

• Online: Visit home.schoolmessenger.ca.

• Phone: Call the toll-free number 1-844-478-2598 and follow the prompts

Further detailed instructions are available on the OCSB website.