Thursday, March 28, 2024
Good afternoon,
We recognized World Down Syndrome day on March 21st by wearing mismatched socks -learn more at #EndTheStereotyps. We also wore purple on March 26th in support of Epilepsy Awareness Day. This week students enjoyed the swimming program and community outings such as Fulton’s Sugar Bush, Hog’s Back park, Mississippi Mills Fire Hall, Commissioners Park and the Agricultural Museum the previous week.
We are looking forward to using a communication board to practice phrases during the Spring Scavenger Hunt set up in the Safety Village over the month.
We invite you to try the activities that best work with your child for April’s Core Words of the Month: in & on
A reminder of the April 4: OCDSB Speaker Series - Autistically Thriving: An Evening with Judy Endow As part of World Autism Awareness Month in April, speaker, author, and autism consultant Judy Endow will lead a virtual session for families, students and staff on April 4th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Register now. For more information, visit our website.
School Council News
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OCDSB School Council News website
The next School Council meeting is Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:30 pm. All welcome to join via link shared by email.
Fundraising for Crystal Bay: https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Lillian code: BWTTVY
Mabels Labels Team and campaigns.mabelslabels.com -search for Crystal Bay’s name.
No Fun Fundraiser -make a donation using Schoolcashonline.
Community Partners
Service Coordination Support March e-newsletter here. Note correction notice to March 13, 2024 communication.
Autism Ontario March Provincial Newsletter here.
Autism Ontario March Adult Newsletter here includes: P4P Planning Network event: Sustaining Your Future on Wednesday March 27th 7pm
Families Matter Cooperative The Family Scoop March edition here. Visit their website
Around the Campfire Spring Session
Bank of Canada Museum Sensory Sundays
Ottawa Public Health: Solar Eclipse Advisory, Dealing With Respiratory Illnesses
Upcoming:
March 29: Good Friday -no school for staff or students
March 31: Easter -no school for staff or students
Arpril 8: Solar Eclipse -no school for students
April 9: Ramadan ends
April 10-12*: Eid-al-Fitr
April 11: Identity Matters survey opens
April 12: Fun Day -pick an era
April 16: School Council Mtg. 6:30pm
April 20: Ridvan
April 22: Pesach begins
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We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, April 2nd. Wishing everyone a good long weekend and happy Easter to those celebrating.
~Kathryn and Kati
Kathryn Ferguson
Principal
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Kati Mackie
Vice Principal
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