May Newsletter

St. Daniel Weekly Update

May 25 -  May 29, 2026

Prayer

Everlasting Father, 

I come before You, asking for renewed strength as I approach the end of this month. You are my Rock and my Sustainer, and I trust You to carry me through every challenge and task that remains. Lord, I thank You for the strength You’ve given me thus far, and I believe You will equip me with the endurance to finish well. Give me clarity of mind, energy in my body, and peace in my heart as I close out this season. Empower me, Father, to not only finish but to finish strong, bringing glory to Your name in all that I do. In Jesus’ name, I pray, 

Amen.

Thirty-Fifth Week of School

The Junglesport team arrived bright and early at 6:30 AM to transform our gym for the week ahead. Thanks to their efficient two-hour setup, everything was ready to go shortly after the morning bell.

Day one was nothing short of magical for our Lions! Anticipation buzzed throughout the school as both Primary and Junior students explored their custom-tailored setups. The highlight of the day came at the end of Block 4, watching our Kindergarten students finish their session. They were absolutely bursting with joy and excitement, already wishing for tomorrow to arrive.

Wednesday was the day our Girls at Bat participants had been anticipating all year long: a trip to see the Ottawa Titans! We couldn't have asked for better weather, as the sun came out to provide absolutely perfect conditions for a game.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Boyle and Mr. Hynes for dedicating their time to organizing this incredible experience for the team. Both coaches expressed immense pride in our players, who did a fantastic job representing the St. Daniel community. To top off a great day, one of our players even walked away with a baseball from the game! 

What a fantastic week we had experiencing Junglesport! We extend a huge thank you to our wonderful Parent Council for sponsoring this event, and to the amazing Junglesport instructors, Allanah and Andrew, for their incredible support and guidance throughout the week.

Meanwhile, the hockey world caught fire on Friday morning, bringing some thrilling surprises for both staff and students! The last Canadian team standing pulled off the seemingly impossible with a stunning 6-2 victory over the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes. It just goes to show that for those who dream, nothing is impossible. Go Montreal Go!

Parking

We ask that Parents do not use the Parking lot behind the school to drop off or pick up students.  That Parking lot is for staff only.  Please use the lot in front of the school.  If that is full. Please walk-a-block.

Parent Hub

The Parent Hub on the OCSB website is a one-stop shop for essential information. 

KG Transportation Information for 2026 -2027     

Please see information from OSTA.  OSTA

Summer International Languages Program 

"OCSB Continuing & Community Education is excited to announce that registration is now open for Summer International Languages Program - Elementary!

This program offers students the opportunity to learn a new language or strengthen their home language through engaging activities such as music, art, storytelling, and cultural exploration. It is a meaningful way for students to build confidence, develop language skills, and connect with diverse cultures in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The program runs from June 29 - July 31, 2026, at various OCSB locations. Classes are available for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, and is free for Ontario residents.

Families can learn more and register here: Summer International & Indigenous Languages - Continuing Education at the OCSB "

REMINDERS

Arrival / Dismissal Drop off / Pick up

Please be aware of the procedures that are in place for dismissal and pick up.  To promote the safety of our students at St Daniel Catholic School, we have developed and implemented a plan to ensure the safe arrival and dismissal of our children. Parents and school staff have a vital role in this process. 

ARRIVAL: Children enter the gate which is located at the east end of the school . They do so between 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Students will then proceed to the schoolyard. No adults are allowed on the school yard before, during or after school. Educators will be in these designated areas.  At 9:15 when the bell rings, students will line up with classes, and then they will proceed into the school through their designated door, and be escorted with their teacher to their classroom.  In the case of inclement weather, students will enter the school from designated doors, and be directed by staff to their classrooms. We ask for your full cooperation as the safety and security of our children is a whole school approach.  

Dismissal:  Everyone will be dismissed from their classrooms between 3:38 - 3:45pm.  When the buses arrive, kinders will start boarding buses at 3:40, followed by Grades 1-6 students.  EDP students will leave at 3:44 to walk directly to EDP.  Walkers will leave at 3:44 to leave school for home.  

Drop Off /Pick UP If you are driving your child to school in the morning or picking them up at dismissal time, we ask you to park your car away from the school and WALK-A-BLOCK. We ask that you do not enter the Bus drop off zone, these are off limits to all cars between 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM and  3:30 PM - 4:00 PM .

Breakfast Program

All students are invited to attend the breakfast program.  If you do not want your child to participate in the breakfast program, kindly contact your teacher with this request.

School Messenger

 Please sign up for School messenger to make sure you will be receiving all communication from our school. If this is not completed you may miss out on receiving some important announcements from our school. School Messenger

Parent Portal: 

Please visit Login - enCompass to access your students information and in future their report cards.  Please review the contact information listed.  If any changes need to be made please email Daniel@ocsb.ca with the new updates.  

Office Administrator 

Please take note that oftentimes you will not be able to speak to our Office Administrators 30 minutes before the end of school bell at 3:45 PM. This is a very busy time.  Requests to have students be removed from the bus or ready for you to pick them up early should be done in the morning,  by communication in the agenda or a voicemail message before 12:00 PM.  Please understand that these types of requests may not be addressed if you are calling late. We would kindly ask that if you are requesting a pick up at 3:30, please wait until 3:45.

Thank you 

Important Dates

Junior Students Field Trip   May 26, 2026

Track & Field                         May 29, 2026

Future Dates

Hockey World Championship     Canada vs  ?    May 31, 2026