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April News for St Theresa Families
Prayer For A Spring Day
Blessed are you, Lord, for the glories of Spring.
The world bursts with the signs of resurrection;
Flowers stir in their winter beds, poking through the last traces of snow.
The sun drenches us with its warmth, stirring the hidden and
waiting life within the earth, within us.
The world awakening reflects the movement of my heart,
and I am touched in the depths of my spirit.
At work is the power in your hands, the Spirit drawing life from things both old and new.
To be praised are you Lord, for the blessings of Spring.
B. Arbour
Lenten Project: A Heartfelt Thank You!
A huge thank you to all the families and staff who so generously supported our Lenten Project!
Our incredible Squires have raised a remarkable $1,230! With this money and the Give a Gift project, we will be purchasing multiple gifts such as eyeglasses, books, balls, food for families, mom and baby checkups, baby formula and bottles, blankets, chicks, roosters, piglets, goats, just to name a few. Thank you for your ongoing support to help families in need, suffering from the stress of extreme poverty.
Batteries
We have filled 5, 20 gallon buckets of batteries. We have had a year-long challenge with other schools in the Ottawa Catholic School Board on which school can bring in the most batteries and we are currently in third place. Well done St Theresa families! This challenge will be over in June 2026 so please keep the batteries coming.
Luv 2 Groove
We are lucky to have Luv to Groove come to our school from April 8-10. All students from kindergarten to grade 6 will be participating in their fun dance workshops. Each session is carefully adapted to suit the developmental level of each grade, with age appropriate music and movement and will help with the student's dance portion of their art curriculum.
Volunteering at Our School: Join Our Team!
Should you wish to volunteer regularly or periodically, ALL volunteers must complete the OCSB Volunteer Application and a Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check from the Ottawa Police (even if you are volunteering for a field trip). This information was sent out at the beginning of the school year. Once you have gone through the application process, your name will appear on the school’s list of approved volunteers. Without completing this application, you will not be able to attend any field trips.
Warmer Weather is on its Way!
Spring is here! To ensure your child is comfortable and prepared for those unpredictable spring days, please send them to school with:
Rain boots
Splash pants
Extra socks
Light weight mittens/gloves
We'll be heading outside for recess on those light rainy days, so being prepared is key! Always check the forecast before the students come to school.
School Council Corner: Stay Connected!
Connect with the School Council: We'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions or feedback, please email us at stparentcouncil@gmail.com.
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA): CLICK HERE
Join our next meeting: We welcome all parents to our next meeting on Tuesday, April 13th at 6:30 PM in the library. We'd love to see you there!
OCSB Summer Camps are Open for Registration
OCSB Continuing & Community Education is excited to announce that registration is now open for OCSB Summer Camps 2026!
Our summer camps provide children and youth with opportunities to stay active, explore new interests, build confidence, and make new friends in a safe and welcoming environment. With programs ranging from arts and sports to STEM, themed adventure, and specialty camps, there is something for every camper.
Camps run June 29 – August 14, 2026, at OCSB locations across Ottawa, with weekly full-day options and extended hours available at select sites. Families can learn more and register here: https://conted.ocsb.ca/summer-programs/summer-camps/
Outdoor Apparel Donations
If you have any gently-used outdoor winter apparel (snowsuits, mittens/gloves, hats, boots etc.), we will be collecting them to give to other schools in our school board for families in need.
Donations will be accepted until April 17th. This is a great way to clean out the closet on items your children have outgrown
Important Dates: Don't Miss Out!
April 2 - Tie Dye World Autism Day
April 3 – Good Friday (No School)
April 5 – Easter
April 6 – Easter Monday (No School)
April 23- Grade 6 Grad Photo Day (1st block)
April 27 –PD Day (No School)
April 29 – Easter Mass 12:30pm-1:30pm (Parents are welcome)
Summer Camp Registration Open 2026
OCSB Continuing & Community Education is excited to share that registration is now open for OCSB Summer Camps 2026!
Our summer camps provide children and youth with opportunities to stay active, explore new interests, build confidence, and make new friends in a safe and welcoming environment. With programs ranging from arts and sports to STEM, themed adventure, and specialty camps, there is something for every camper.
Camps will run June 29 – August 14, 2026, at OCSB locations across Ottawa, with weekly full-day programs and extended hours available at select sites.
We would appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with families in your school communities.
LEARN MORE: https://conted.ocsb.ca/summer-programs/summer-camps/
Thank you for helping us connect families with these exciting summer opportunities!
Warm regards,
Summer Camps Team
OCSB Continuing & Community Education
March Updates
Lenten Season at St. Theresa
Join us as we embark on the Lenten journey! This Lenten season, we will be supporting the charity known as Chalice, a Catholic sponsorship program that provides Give-a-Gift life-changing gifts to families in need around the world. Our Lenten Project Spirit Week, filled with fun activities, will be held the week of March 9-13. To make a donation to this worthy charity, please donate through the link provided on School Cash Online beginning on March 6th. There is a challenge among the classrooms where the class that donates the most money, that class can choose the gift that will be donated to the needy community we are sponsoring. Thank you to our generous St Theresa families for your contributions.
Parking Lot & Scala Safety - A Critical Reminder
Student safety is our top priority. We must reiterate that the school parking lot is closed to parents between 8:00-8:30 AM and 2:45-3:10 PM. Please, DO NOT MOVE THE PYLONS or enter the staff parking lot during these times indicated above.. This rule is in effect at all times, regardless of whether pylons are present. Bylaw and police are aware of the ongoing issues and will be increasing their presence in the area.
Kindergarten Registration is Open!
Register your child for the 2026-2027 school year online at Explore Kindergarten at the OCSB. Then, take a virtual tour of our school and discover what makes St. Theresa special! The school board handles all registrations online at www.ocsb.ca and you can click on the link to register. We will be having a kindergarten information evening on March 3rd in the Learning Commons for our new parents from 4pm-5pm. This event is for parents only.
We will also be having our Welcome to Kindergarten event for parents and new kinder children later in the Spring…the date will be sent out soon to our registered families.
Warmer Weather is Coming!
Although it seems like it is never going to get here, Spring is on its way! Please ensure your child is prepared for the melting snowy conditions in the school yard. Extra clothes and socks in your child’s bag will come in handy. Just like when it is snowing, students also will be going outside for recess on light rainy days.
Thank You for Supporting CHEO's Ronald McDonald House!
A heartfelt thank you to our generous school community for raising $686.60 for the CHEO Ronald McDonald House! They are incredibly grateful for your amazing support.
Volunteer at St. Theresa!
Want to get involved? All volunteers must complete the OCSB Volunteer Application
and a Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check from the Ottawa Police. Once approved, you'll be able to participate in field trips and other school events. See the St. Theresa Parent Volunteer Guidelines for important information when chosen to volunteer.
Jump Rope for Heart
The students had a lot of fun and worked on their fitness during our two weeks of our Jump Rope for Heart activities. We raised $1,067 toward the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Thank you for your donations!
Important Dates
March 9-13 - Lenten Spirit Week to raise money for Chalice (event will open for donation on School Cash Online beginning on March 6th)
March 9th - Jersey Day
March 10th - Animal Day
March 11th - Wacky Day
March 12th - PJ Day
March 13th - Squire Shirt Day
March 13 – Winter Play Day (please dress appropriately for a fun time outside)
March 16-20 – March Break
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
Lenten Project 2026
February 25, 2026
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
This week begins our second week of Lent. Lent began on
Ash Wednesday, lasts 40 days, and ends just before Easter.
During Lent, we remember Jesus in special ways. Lent is a time to think about Jesus’ life, to give to others to remind us what Jesus gave us, and to remember that Jesus died for us.
St. Theresa School invites all of our families to become involved in our school Lenten project that supports our global community. We would like to support Chalice. Chalice is a Canadian, Catholic sponsorship organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children in developing countries to complete their education.
We will have a school spirit week to raise funds for this important cause. We welcome any donations March 6-13. Donations can be made on School Cash Online on March 6. See the spirit week schedule below. Based on the amount collected in each homeroom, each class or grade level will then have the opportunity to discuss and choose which gift(s) they wish to give. There are a large variety of gifts to choose from in the areas of: animals, farming, education, household, nutrition, health, etc. Examples include: chicks, seeds, farming tools, school supplies, blankets, milk, hygiene supplies, current disaster projects, etc.
This will be a great educational and meaningful giving experience for your child. We encourage students to earn the money they bring in by offering to do extra chores at home, or to take from their own savings. You may visit the website ahead of time with your child, to explore the gifts available to purchase and the importance of his/her gift giving. View the Chalice Gift Catalog at https://chalice.ca/donate.
We thank you in advance for your contributions as we grow closer to Jesus this Lent.
Thank you kindly,
The Lenten Committee
Introducing SafeArrival – A New Way to Report Student Absences
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.
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