Dear parents/guardians,

Back by popular demand - The White Elephant Sale on Thursday,  December 11th 2025!

The White Elephant Sale gives students a chance to buy Christmas gifts for their family. 

We would appreciate donations of items (toys, ornaments, household items, etc.). Please look around your home for items that you no longer need and bring them to school.  Spread the word to grand-parents and neighbours who might also have items to donate.  All items must be brought to school by Tuesday, December 9th to be sorted and organized.  We are also accepting donations of wrapping paper and gift bags.  

The  Grade 6 students will wrap the presents that the students buy. On December 11th, please send in money (prices range from $0.50 to $5.00)  and a shopping bag for transport of gifts home.  The purpose of the sale is to raise money for the St. Basil’s Food Cupboard and the Grade 6 end of year activities. 

If you are interested in volunteering on the day of the event, please make sure that you have filled out the volunteer application and current police records check.  You can find more information at https://www.ocsb.ca/contact/volunteers/ Please email Mrs. Farrell at susan.farrell@ocsb.ca to volunteer. 

Thank you!

November 17 - November 21, 2025

Prayer

Lord,  I pray for peace in my mind, in my heart, and in my home throughout this month of November. Let Your peace that surpasses all understanding guard my thoughts on the name of Jesus.

Amen

Eleventh  Week of School

 A significant snowfall transformed the school yard into a true winter wonderland this Monday morning—our first major event of the season! We were thrilled to see how prepared our Lions were, with many students arriving in the necessary gear like coats and snow pants. The students thoroughly enjoyed their time outside, immediately focusing on building snow forts. It’s wonderful to see such enthusiasm so early in November!

Remembrance Day is a very special occasion observed by schools across our city, province, and country, often featuring powerful student-led ceremonies. We are so grateful for the effort and reverence demonstrated by our St. Daniel Lion students who prepared and presented this year's ceremony. A huge thank you goes to Mme. Roy, Mrs. Anlar, and Mrs. Harlin, along with our dedicated student leaders, for making this day so meaningful.

Every morning at the entrance gate, there is a truly special ritual: watching our little Lions wait for their classmates and greet them with genuine warmth and friendliness. It’s the perfect way to begin the day! I was lucky enough to see this in action on Friday when one of our newest Lions was greeted by a friend, and the resulting smile was absolutely radiant. I used to tell my Grade 3 students that moments like this are a powerful energy boost. To all our Lions, thank you for this daily gift. Your simple gestures of welcome and kindness make a huge difference!

Photo Day

We will be using Edge Imaging this year. The students had their pictures taken on Friday October 3. Information will be sent home with the proofs. With regards to a timeline of when they will arrive,the proofs usually takes three weeks.

The retake day is scheduled for November 21, 2025

If you want your child to have a picture retake, please communicate with your child’s teacher about this request. A note or a message in the agenda is needed. 

Please take note that we have scheduled the Class Photo day for March 5, 2026.  This will also be the day that our Grade 6 students will have their Graduation Photos taken.

 Message from Edge

Capture your memories before the holidays with the perfect gift!

Place your school photo order by December 8 to receive it before the holiday break.

LIMITED TIME til November 20: get 50% off digital holiday cards with coupon code HOLLY just add the product to your cart then enter coupon before checkout.

Visit edgeimaging.ca/order and enter your portrait codes to get started. Lost codes? Check out our online look-up form edgeimaging.ca/lookup or call the Edge Customer Care team at 1-888-416-3343.

Grade 6 Bake Sale Press release

On Thursday, November 20th during Parent-Teacher Interviews, the Grade 6 class will be holding a Bake Sale in support of their end of year activity.  Items will be nut-free and pre-wrapped.  If you would like a sweet treat while you wait to speak to teachers, please bring your coins!  

Many thanks, The Grade 6 Team 

St. Daniel Catholic School Council  

Next Meeting:  January 28, 2026   6:30 PM Learning Commons

Anti Bullying Week Schedule

Monday, November 17, 2025

Liturgy of the Word (recorded)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Odd Socks Day

Celebrate what makes us all unique

November 17, 18, 19, 20

Anti Bullying Presentations 

Wednesday, November  19 

School Prayer (half hour activity) Each class will make up a prayer, the focus will be friendship with God and our neighbour which is a theme associated with Anti Bullying (the prayers will be read over the announcements)

Thursday, November 20  Learn about Bystander Day /  Review WITS

(Teachers speak to students about the role of the bystander, and review WITS)

Friday, November 21 

Anti-Bullying Poster Making

Parent Teacher Interviews

Just a reminder and save the date, that parent teacher interviews will take place on November 20, 2025.  We sent out a google document on Nov 13th for parents to book their interviews. 

St. Paul High School Market

Please see information regarding St. Paul High School Market.

Council Christmas Event!

Save the date!!! On Thursday, November 27th, the Parent Council will be hosting a Christmas Event at the school beginning at 5:30 PM and going until 8:00 PM. We will be sending details of this event in the very near 

future. 

White Elephant Sale

Dear parents/guardians,

Back by popular demand - The White Elephant Sale on Thursday,  December 11th 2025!

The White Elephant Sale gives students a chance to buy Christmas gifts for their family. 

We would appreciate donations of items (toys, ornaments, household items, etc.). Please look around your home for items that you no longer need and bring them to school.  Spread the word to grand-parents and neighbours who might also have items to donate.  All items must be brought to school by Tuesday, December 9th to be sorted and organized.  We are also accepting donations of wrapping paper and gift bags.  

The  Grade 6 students will wrap the presents that the students buy. On December 11th, please send in money (prices range from $0.50 to $5.00)  and a shopping bag for transport of gifts home.  The purpose of the sale is to raise money for the St. Basil’s Food Cupboard and the Grade 6 end of year activities. 

If you are interested in volunteering on the day of the event, please make sure that you have filled out the volunteer application and current police records check.  You can find more information at https://www.ocsb.ca/contact/volunteers/ Please email Mrs. Farrell at susan.farrell@ocsb.ca to volunteer. 

Thank you!

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 .

Volunteers

Snowsuit Fund

The Snowsuit Fund provides new snowsuits to children aged 0-15 who are Ottawa residents and considered low-income. Eligibility criteria include proof of the child's age, household income, and address. Families can apply for the program by appointment only through the Snowsuit Fund website. There is a nominal $10 fee to help cover administrative costs.

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

Nov 17 - Nov 21  Anti Bullying Week

November 20      Parent Teacher Interviews / Grade 6 Bake Sale

November 21      Picture Retake Day

Future

November 27     Council Christmas Event

December 11    White Elephant Sale

Triduum Schedule