This week's reminders and updates:

1) Thank you to all parents that were able to come and see me, email or attend the school council meeting on Wednesday to share their thinking around locking the Lockhart gate during EDP (3:15-6:00pm).  It is clear that there is no ideal solution that will meet all of our community needs but in the end we have to go with what keeps our students safest.  Our Lockhart gate will now be closed at 3:15pm. This is a trial for 4 weeks based on the suggestions of our local police, school board staff, parents and students.  We have also been in touch with the City of Ottawa and there are no limits to the usage of Lockhart Park as an alternative community space that families who are able, can go and still enjoy time together after school.  The Lockhart gate will be opened between 2:50 - 3:00pm (barring unforeseen incidents inside the school).  Parents who pick up their children at the Lockhart gate are asked to wait directly inside the gate or just outside - whatever works best.  Please see attached for more information.

2) King Fu Panda 3 has been chosen for the October movie night on Oct 28th at 6:30pm in the gym.  Tickets are $5 can be bought online and at the door & includes popcorn.  

3) Still looking for volunteers!  Do you love Pokemon and/or Lego?  We are looking for volunteers to run a Pokemon and Lego club a Monday or Friday on the second break.

4) Ski club is starting up again.  If you need more information please go to: https://wapscouncil.wordpress.com

If you need financial support for your child to participate, please contact Megan (megan.egerton@ocdsb.ca or 613-722-6585)

5) Western Area Public Information Meeting will be next week on October 27th at 7pm at Sir Robert Borden HS.  If you would like more information about the Western Area Review, please visit: www.ocdsb.ca

6) Thank you to all the parents who came to help with photo day!  All students get a free class picture, each class also had a silly picture taken and these are also available to order.  Retake day will be on Tuesday, November 2, 2016.

7) We Scare Hunger continues.  We will be collecting for the food bank until October 31st.  Any non-perishable food items are appreciated.  

Most needed items:

• Canned Fish, Meat & Stews
• Canned Vegetables & Fruit
• Cereal (Whole Grains)
• Dry Pasta & Sauce
• Baby Diapers
• Baby Formula
• Household Products
• Juice (Boxes or Cans)
• Legumes (Canned or Dried)
• Peanut Butter
• Personal Hygiene Products
• Rice
• Snacks (Think Nutritious!)
• Soup

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