TRC - Truth and Reconciliation Commission

The closing events for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission begin with a Walk for Reconciliation at noon this Sunday, May 31. Some Woodroffe Ave PS students, parents and staff will be participating. We will be meeting in the parking lot at l'École secondaire De l'Île around 11:30 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE: the school is not organizing this event. Each family is responsible for their own participation and all travel arrangements and supervision. 

School staff will not be there in a supervisory capacity.

For starting and ending spots, information on how to get to this, to register to volunteer, and for all other information, please visit: 

 http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=864

Kathi Kay

Principal / Directrice

Woodroffe Ave PS

613.722.6585

http://www.woodroffeaveps.ocdsb.ca/

EQAO Testing

In response to questions from parents, please be advised that Grade 3 and Grade 6 EQAO testing will not take place this year due to the partial withdrawal of services by elementary teachers. For additional information on the withdrawal of services please visit the OCDSB website at http://www.ocdsb.ca/med/Labour_Relations/elementary/Pages/default.aspx.

Fwd: Walk for Reconciliation

Hello everyone,

The closing events for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission begin with a Walk for Reconciliation next Sunday, May 31. For starting and ending spots, information on how to get to this, to register to volunteer, and for all other information, please visit: http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=864

Please share this information with your school community and encourage your friends and family to join us. As we were reminded

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at TRC Commissioner Marie Wilson's talk, reconciliation requires ALL OF US working TOGETHER.

Meegwetch,

Kristin

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Kristin Kopra
Instructional Coach, FNMI Education
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
133 Greenbank Road, A143
Ottawa, ON K2H6L3
(613) 596-8211 Ext. 8159

The truth about stories....is that stories is all we are. --Thomas King

Be smart. Be courageous. But above all, be kind.  --Me :)

Fwd: Pow Wow Reminder

This message is being shared with our Woodroffe Ave PS community on behalf of Century Public School.

Kathi Kay

Principal / Directrice

Woodroffe Ave PS

613.722.6585

http://www.woodroffeaveps.ocdsb.ca/

Reminder:  We are hosting our 3rd annual Pow Wow

at Century Public School

and you are invited!

A pow-wow is a gathering of First Nations People and their guests (that's you) to enjoy good food, dancing and song.  A pow wow is about community and remembering what is most important in life: our values, our traditions and our strong, healthy relationships.

- an info. sheet on Pow Wows is attached

- an RSVP is attached

- you can RSVP by e-mail or phone if you prefer

Please circulate to interested members of your student community (K-12) and staff team so they may consider 

joining us for a rare and special experience.

Thanks

Dave

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Dave Petrie

Proud Principal

Century Public School

​INFO SHEET

RSVP form​

A Rare Opportunity to Learn About Truth & Reconciliation

brought to you by Pleasant Park Public & Rideau High Schools

 

We are very honoured to have Commissioner Wilson be our guest speaker for our 3rd Aboriginal Lecture Series. 

Commissioner Wilson has been traveling across Canada for the last 6 years, as part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, witnessing the experiences of Aboriginal people who attended residential schools. These experiences were a result of the government legislation that created the residential school system, which have had a profound negative impact on Aboriginal People, and in turn all Canadians. 

Education plays a key role in reconciliation moving forward. It is through education that we will create a better Canada based on greater understanding and respect. We invite all our parents, educators and the public to attend this historic and transformative lecture.

 

Thursday, May 21, 6 pm  Doors Open & Welcome Ceremony – Lecture Starts at 7 pm

Rideau High School, 815 St. Laurent Road

FREE - Everyone Welcome (Family Oriented)

Aboriginal refreshments will be served

 

Kindly register by May 18 at http://pleasantpark.ticketleap.com/trc/

 

Made possible through generosity of Pleasant Park Council, Rideau High and Ken and Debbie Rubin Foundation

Construction Update

Please check the "Construction Updates" link on the left side of the home page of the school website.

YEARBOOKS

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER A WOODROFFE 2014-2015 YEARBOOK 
 
Yearbooks will be on sale until this Friday, May 15th, 2015.  Orders can be made online (http://waps.fundraiserorders.com/admin/)  or using the paper order forms available in the school office (1 form per yearbook please).
 
Cost is $20.  Funds raised from the sale of yearbooks go to supporting School Council initiatives to enhance the school day for our students. 

Welcome to Kindergarten

Woodroffe Avenue Public School

Information Night

Parents/Guardians and New 

Kindergarten Students

Thursday, May 28, 2015

 AGENDA

 6:00 – 6:10 PM Intro & Welcome (Gym #1)
 6:10 – 7:00 PM Hands on Activities in Kinder Classrooms in Kinder Classrooms                                               

 7:00 – 7:15 PM Light Refreshments

Kathi Kay

Principal / Directrice

Woodroffe Ave PS

613.722.6585

http://www.woodroffeaveps.ocdsb.ca/

Track & Field

Please note that track & field practice With Mr. Hume will go ahead this morning as planned, despite the rain. Please dress accordingly.



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Kathi Kay

Principal / Directrice

Woodroffe Ave PS

613.722.6585

http://www.woodroffeaveps.ocdsb.ca/

This Saturday: 4th annual Outdoor Chemistry Magic Show at Carleton University

MESSAGE sent on behalf of CarletonU Chemistry Dept:

We are writing to invite everyone in your school community to our 4th annual Outdoor Chemistry Magic Show at Carleton University. This annual event is part of Science Rendezvous, a national one-day celebration of science with the goal of inspiring Canada's youth to explore and appreciate science. 

The show is this Saturday (May 9th) at Carleton University. Below is a description of the show and the details. A flyer that you can distribute as you see fit (email to teachers, parents, etc., post on Twitter and Facebook) is also attached. Please note that our feedback indicates that most visitors hear about this event through schools so we do genuinely appreciate your efforts to help promote this educational, fun, and free event.

The one-hour chemistry magic show is filled with amazing glow in the dark substances, fantastic colour changes, spontaneous combustion reactions, fluorescent minerals, and much more. In addition, families can get their hands dirty with hands-on activities making slime and using liquid nitrogen to make real ice cream. They can also learn about pleasant and not so pleasant smells and the chemistry of wine and chocolate, as well as see some our demonstrations up close.

The Magic Show

When: Dusk (~8:45 to 9;45 p.m.)

Where: Outdoor amphitheatre between Southam and Paterson Halls, Carleton University campus. Directional signs will posted on campus. In case of inclement weather the show will be held indoors in the basement of Southam Hall.

 

Hands-On Activities

When: 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Where: Adjacent to the outdoor amphitheatre or in the basement of Southam Hall.

Cost: Free. Donations of cash and non-perishable food for the food bank (suggested donation is $3 or one or two food items per person), as well as donations to fund future activities will be accepted.

Transportation: Parking is available on campus (map, look for buildings SA and PA, located near the bottom left of the map) in lot P1 for a flat fee of $3 for the day. Carleton is also accessible via OC Transpo routes 4 and 7 (note that route 111 does not come to Carleton on weekends) and the O-Train.

For more information, please visit: http://www.carleton.ca/chemistrymagicshow

Sincerely,

Professors Jeff Manthorpe, Bob Burk and Jeff Smith

Carleton University

Department of Chemistry

Art Gallery

A friendly reminder to all of our families to visit the Woodroffe Public School Art Gallery taking place this week from Tuesday May 5 to Friday May 8 in gym 2  from 8:30-3:00 pm. The theme this year is: Carnival of the Animals / Carnaval des Animaux..  Please come and celebrate with our artists! You will be amazed by the many ways our young artists have created and imitated many famous artists representing the animal kingdom.  

NOTE:  The gallery will be closed at 12:00 noon on Friday May 8.

Kids Marathon

Dear Parents,

Due to lack of interest, we will not be sending a WAPS running team to the Ottawa Kids Marathon in support of CHEO.

We will gladly refund your costs. Please know that your child can still register for the race individually directly on the website at the following address:

http://www.runottawa.ca/races-and-events/tamarack-ottawa-race-weekend/

Thank you for your interest!

Mme Pascale

Labour Relations Update

MAY 5, 2015 - 8:53 a.m.

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has provided notice of strike action in all Ontario elementary schools beginning Monday, May 11, 2015.  Based on the information available at this time, it is believed that ETFO will be implementing a partial withdrawal of service.  According to media reports elementary teachers will not participate in EQAO testing, will perform limited duties in relation to report card preparation, and will not participate in professional development.  This job action applies to all elementary schools in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, as well as other elementary schools in Ontario.

Based on the information received, parents can expect elementary schools to be open and all classes running as usual.  All extended day programs will operate as regularly scheduled.  The school district will provide more information about the specific services that the union is withdrawing in the coming days.  

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario strike action relates to 'central bargaining'‎. The school district does not sit at the central bargaining table; all Ontario school districts are represented by the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA); and the government of Ontario also sits at the table.  At the local level, the school district is continuing to meet with our elementary teachers and Occasional teachers, however this is separate from the 'central table' negotiations. 

Annual Talent Show

Our annual talent show for the Children's Wish Foundation will be on Wednesday, May 6 at 11:30 AM for students only and for parents at 6:30 PM at Woodroffe High School. 

This year we are helping Marcus a seven year old boy (with a heart condition) reach his dream, which is to go see his favorite soccer team!

JK and SK students will also see a shorter version on Tuesday! We are asking for a toonie as a donation!

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Kathi Kay

Principal / Directrice

Woodroffe Ave PS

613.722.6585

http://www.woodroffeaveps.ocdsb.ca/

Woodroffe Public School Art Gallery

Again this year, you are invited to the Woodroffe Public School Art Gallery that will take place during Education Week fromTuesday May 5 to Friday May 8 in gym 2  from 8:30-3:00pm. The theme this year is: Carnival of the Animals / Carnaval des Animaux..  Please come and celebrate with our artists! You will be amazed by the many ways our young artists have created and imitated many famous artists representing the animal kingdom.  

The gallery will be close at 12:00 on Friday May 8.

Labour Relations Update

May 1

Message to Extended Day Program Parents

Letter #3