School Updates
Staff Update
Michelle Richardson has been working with our Grade 4 and 5 French Immersion classes for the past several weeks. Her last day with us will be on Monday. We thank her for her time with the class and look forward to having her back later this year.
Valuing Voices -Student Identities Survey
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) has a strong commitment to improving equity of access and opportunity for all students. We acknowledge the importance of monitoring and addressing disparities in learning outcomes. Here at Terry Fox, this survey will be completed at home for students in grades 4, 5 and 6 (a link will be shared in the coming week) . Students in grades 7 and 8 will complete the survey at school.
Summer School Information
The OCDSB is proud to offer a summer school program for students in grades 6, 7 and 8. This year, the east end site is at Summerside Public School.
Attached please find a slide deck that contains information regarding Summer School for students in Grades 6-8. Credit-bearing Reach Ahead courses are also available for our Grade 8 students. Summer School and Reach Ahead Information
The details of this summer's program are now on the OCDSB website under the Continuing Education tab, Summer School Programs. Please note there is a separate page for the 6,7,8 program.
https://www.ocdsb.ca/continuing_education/summer_school_programs/summer_school_grade_6_7_8
Your child's teacher must make the recommendation, so please speak to your child's teacher if you are interested in registering them.
Education Week May 6-10
Information about our cultural potluck happening on May 8th is being sent home on bright green paper in the coming days. Students and staff are looking forward to the event!
Let's come together to embrace the beauty of diversity and strengthen our bonds through shared experiences and learning. If you have an idea, or experience to offer our staff and students, please reach out and email [email protected].
Grade 6 EQAO
During the week of May 27-31, our Grade 6 students will be writing EQAO tests. Parents and guardians are invited to Register for a free live webinar to learn about EQAO’s primary- and junior-division Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants.
Grade 8 Graduation Photos
On April 30, grade 8 students will have their photos taken for graduation. Some of our grade 8 students will be participating in Mini Enrichment Courses at the University on that day. Students who are absent on April 30th will have their photo taken on the retake day mid May (date to be determined).
Lunch Monitor Opening
Are you interested in working with children? Are you available once a week between 10:55-2:25? Please reach out to [email protected] for more information about this employment opportunity.
School Council
Next School Council Meeting: May 7, 6:45pm in the library, see you there!
Community Connection
The OCDSB is pleased to invite students, their families and staff in Orléans WestInnes/Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Zone 12) for an informative and engaging in-person Community Connection on April,18th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Gloucester High School (2060 Ogilvie Rd)
The Community Connection provides a chance to explore the diverse array of resources provided within the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and its surrounding community,
Join us for an evening of learning and discussion on educational interests in the community.
What to look forward to:
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Learn more about what the OCDSB offers, including academics, extracurricular activities, and special education services.
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Get an overview of local community resources, like public libraries, educational programs, and after-school activities.
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Engage in informative discussions about educational topics relevant to the community.
Register Now
Upcoming Dates:
April 30: Grade 8 graduation photos
May 7: Cultural Day
May 8: Multicultural Potluck
Have a great weekend,
Stacey Grenier
Proud Principal Terry Fox
Be Kind-Be You-Be Here