Bells Corners PS

Do you like skipping? Do you want to learn how to skip? Do you want something fun to do outside during recess? JOIN OUR SKIPPING CLUB!

BCPS students are showcasing their cooperation and teamwork skills at soccer tournaments this month. Our grade 4/5 students did a great job representing our school last week. Grade 6 students will be participating in tournaments June 13 & June 14. Similarly, in the upcoming weeks, BCPS will host our own track and field day for students in grades 3 to 6 on June 8th. Students will have the opportunity to compete and participate, running races, long jump and softball throws. This is a great opportunity to transition our grade 3s who will be heading into the junior grades next year.

Students will have the opportunity to purchase either a Jumbo Freezie for $2.00 or half a Jumbo Freezie at $1.00. Freezie sales will be every Friday starting May 26th until the last day of school June 29th.

We invite all families of Grade 6 Students to attend our Leaving Ceremony on Thursday, June 22nd starting at 10 a.m. in the gym. All graduates will receive 2 slices of pizza and a piece of cake provided by School Council. We will enjoy a reception in the front yard immediately after the ceremony. If you would like to purchase additional pizza, please indicate this on the RSVP google form

Our graduation will take place on June 22nd for our grade 6 graduating students. If you are interested in purchasing a lawn sign for your graduate, at a cost of $10.00, please send an email to sc-bellscornersps@ocdsb.ca with your student’s name.

We are excited to be holding our annual online auction in June and we need YOUR help! Last year, with the help of local businesses, our online auction raised over $4000 to help improve our kindergarten outdoor play area. School Council fundraisers help to fund activities like the outdoor play area, Scientists in School, Luv to Groove dance programs, field trips, guest speakers, new equipment, books, learning aids and so much more. If you know a local business who would be willing to donate to our auction, please let us know! sc-bellscornersps@ocdsb.ca

If your student is beginning Junior Kindergarten (JK) in September, our team will be reaching out soon to schedule an intake meeting with our Kinder team of educators. This is an opportunity to get to know your student. Interviews will be 15 minutes in length followed by a tour of the classrooms. Your student will have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with their new school.

Dear BCPS Families, BCPS was a busy place this week. Our grade 1 to 6 students participated in Orienteering. Students developed their problem solving skills and understanding of how to follow directions using a map. This was a valuable opportunity that provided students with key vocabulary and how to navigate in unfamiliar areas. Our grade 3 classes attended their first of three sessions attending swim to survive. Thank you to all the volunteers that supported this initiative as we know that this event could not have taken place without your support! A huge thank you to all the families that were able to attend our Education week festivities. It was wonderful to see you and hope you were able to view the artwork that your child completed for this event! Student achievement varies from each student as it is individualized and taking time to honour our students is important at BCPS!

Important Deadline! NEW Joint Custody applications are due June 1st. Each address must meet eligibility requirements to apply. For Joint Custody RENEWALS, the deadline is June 30th. Remember, J/C renewals must be done every year. Our convenient fillable renewal form is to be completed by one parent, providing there are no changes to the existing schedule.

There will be a new flavour: Kaboom BBQ You can also choose: Butter Cheese Salt & Vinegar Sweet & Salty The popcorn costs $2.00 per bag. The money raised will help pay for school activities like presentations and learning materials

Dear BCPS Families, Thank you to all the parent volunteers, Carole Theriault, our BCPS librarian and Lisa Jowett, our office assistant, for making our book fair a success! Our students enjoyed the opportunity to attend and renew their excitement for literature. Similarly, our grade 1, 1 / 2 students went on a community walk to our local public library to learn how to sign out books and use a library card to access a variety of resources that the library has to offer. We are entering the month of May and grade 3 students will have an opportunity to participate in the Swim to Survive program and Grade 3 & 6 students will be preparing and undertaking EQAO assessments. Next week, we also look forward to welcoming families into our school to observe our art display and experience a monthly assembly.

Tickets will be $2 each, $5 for 3, $10 for 15. Tickets will be on sale starting Monday, May 1st to Thursday, May 4th. Be on the lookout for an order form that will come home with your student Friday, April 28th to pre-order your tickets. The draw for the tickets will take place on May 4th.

*** RAPID SALE *** BCPS is offering three flavours of Booster Juice Smoothies in 2 Sizes on Wednesday, May 3rd, 24th and June 7th. Orders are due by Friday, April 28th.

JoJo's Pizza delivered at lunch. Orders are due Monday April 24, 2023

BCPS students have engaged in presentations this week about bullying and student well being. Kindergarten & Primary students explored key ideas about bullying and understanding the impact and how to be an upstander by enjoying a great Magic Show. Junior students participated in a virtual Get REAL! presentations that discussed inclusion and the presentations were great opportunities for students to learn about student empowerment

Primary Colouring Club is on Wednesdays at first recess in the library. Please bring your own markers.

BCPS students will have an opportunity to attend our annual Scholastic Book Fair! There will be a range of books and accessories for students to purchase. On April 25th, classes will visit the library and create a wish list and take it home to parents after school. Students who wish to purchase books can do so on April 26th and 27th. There will also be two evenings (April 26th and 27th) that the book fair will be held from 4pm to 6:15pm.

It was lovely to see our Bulldogs back after the March break. Staff and students seem refreshed and they have been returning to routine. Students have been engaging in many activities surrounding the holy month of Ramadan. We have daily announcements that share an interesting fact about the celebration. Classes have been engaging in a variety of literature that explains the celebration and its significance. To support our students who are celebrating, we have separate rooms during nutrition break to support those who choose to fast and our prayer room in the library continues to welcome students during 2nd recess at 2pm for prayer.

Have you ever felt nervous speaking in front of your fellow classmates or teachers? Join us in the library on Mondays at 1st recess to find out how to overcome those feelings!

The popcorn costs $2.00 per bag. The format will be a little different this time around. Students will be invited to purchase popcorn at second recess on Friday to take home to enjoy. This is out of respect for our students who are fasting during Ramadan.

It’s Pizza Time! Time for you, your friends, and your family to get your Little Caesars® Pizza Kits! Have them on hand for quick dinners, parties or entertaining! Our school receives $6 for every kit sold! We are hoping to sell 200 kits to support School Council initiatives and school activities for the year ahead! Thank you for supporting Bulldog spirit!

Milk will resume on April 4th, 2023. The milk will be delivered daily to the students during the 2nd Nutrition Break. The Program will start on Tuesday, April 4th and run until Thursday, June 29th, 2023. All orders are due Friday, March 31st, 2023.

Our weeks leading up to the March Break have been filled with many learning opportunities and events at BCPS! Our Kinder team hosted a Winter Fun Day for families and students. The day was chilly but the students enjoyed the activities and the time outside! Our Junior grade 6 leaders hosted a Winter Activity Day. Students planned 8 activity stations where students were the instructors and guided students in grades K to 5 to the various activities. Student voice and leadership was visible throughout the day and it was wonderful to see the pride that students displayed in their initiatives. Mr. Balint and Ms. Devon hosted Bells Corners first in school chess tournament where 45 students demonstrated their strategic skills in the game of chess. Ms. Lagzdins & Ms. Hayward also hosted a dodgeball league where students from grades 3 to 6 competed every week in intramurals. What a week it has been at BCPS!

Bells Corners celebrated the 100th day of school where students engaged in mathematics and literacy activities throughout the day. Random Acts of Kindness day was also recognized by BCPS staff and students where classes worked collaboratively to work on projects to honour and recognize the many ways that they can demonstrate gratitude and kindness to their friends and family. The school captured these classroom initiatives in our monthly assembly where students shared their learning.

Bell Intermediate rescheduled their grade 7 Information night to February 15th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. If you have any questions, please contact Bells High School.

Dear BCPS Families, BCPS students began the month recognizing the contributions of Black Canadians in celebration of Black History Month. Students have been engaged in activities that amplify messages of equality, hope and understanding the role of many Black Canadians who have shaped our Canadian history. Our daily announcements have recognized the contributions of many Black Canadians and classes continue to work on activities within their classrooms this month and throughout the year. Next week, families will be receiving their students’ report cards from their educators. Staff have been working hard and collaboratively to create thoughtful and thorough reports on your students’ progress, achievements and next steps. There are no formal interviews during this round of reporting. However, if you wish to discuss your student’s report card, please email your student’s educator(s). We value the important partnership and role families play with educators in the development of the achievement and well-being of your students

As a parent of a Grade 3 student, you have the option of having your child remain in the English program in grade 4, or move into the Middle French Immersion program next year at Bells Corners PS. If you are considering placing your child in the Middle French Immersion program, please join us for the (In Person) Information Meeting on Wednesday, February 8 th, 2023 @6:30 p.m at Bells Corners PS.

Orders are due on February 23, 2023

Welcome to Kindergarten Sept. 2023

On February 1 at 6:30 p.m., we will host an in-person parent Information Night where you can learn about our full-day, fully-bilingual Kindergarten program. Come see what we have to offer!

Return the ticket form below to order a Free Raffle Ticket and to purchase additional tickets by Thursday, February 9th . Students will receive their tickets at the event and will use them to enter draws for cakes, treats and prizes to take home. Your donation of a nut-free treat that is easy to transport is very much appreciated. Please bring your treat with the donation slip (found below) to BCPS on Tuesday, February 14th between 8:45-9:15am. If you can volunteer or have any questions, email BellsCornersCouncil@gmail.com

Students at BCPS have been engaging in extracurricular activities where leadership and a sense of belonging continue to promote a safe and caring community. We have added two new extracurricular activities to offer our BCPS students, Chess club and dodgeball. Educators are planning dodgeball intramurals for students in grades 3 to 6, where students will have opportunities to develop cooperation, leadership and partnership skills while enjoying active play. Our WITS leaders have expanded and students are taking on leadership roles while at recess, supporting bulletin board creations and helping around the school.

JoJo's Pizza Delivered at Lunch. Orders are due February 3, 2023

Happy New Year! It has been a productive week where students returned to school and resumed many familiar routines. Students reconnected with friends and engaged in a variety of learning activities to begin the new year. BCPS students are starting the new year by reflecting on personal goals and engaging in our BCPS core value of inclusiveness. Educators will be engaging in assessment, evaluation and writing student report cards on January 20th during our upcoming PD day. Please reach out to your child’s classroom educator if you have any questions or an update on how your child is progressing.

Milk is back! The milk will be delivered daily to the students during the 2nd Nutrition Break. The Program will start on Tuesday, January 17th and run until Friday, March 10th. All orders are DUE Friday, January 13th.

Primaries at 12:15pm. Juniors will perform at 12:45pm

Dear BCPS Families, Students and staff have been quite busy this month at BCPS! Select grade 6 students attended the Regional borden ball tournaments with the support of families. A big thank you to your volunteer efforts: driving and helping supervise our students. It is because of your time that our students are able to attend these opportunities. Our Kindergarten classes and our Primary Behaviour Intervention Programme have led the food drive initiative and we have gathered many items to support our community members in need. FAMSAC was very appreciative of the donation we delivered today. The Arts was an area of focus this month, as we welcomed Luv2Groove workshops. The dance instructors worked all week with our students to get students moving and achieving curriculum goals in the area of dance and physical education. Similarly, our Junior students gathered insight into composing music and they developed an appreciation of folk music from a musical duo. Every learning experience is a result of our staff and their dedication to provide a variety of opportunities to access the learning goals for our students. These thoughtful activities have strong connections to curriculum with a focus on a culture of caring and social responsibility where community is our focus.

Our Kindergarten Information Night will be held on Wednesday 1, 2023 at 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Bells Corners is a busy place these days as we approach the month of December. Finding out what students are doing at school can be challenging. One way to engage your child in a conversation may be to ask about one favorite activity that they worked on for the day. This can be a springboard for information as to what your child is learning at school. As always, reach out to your child’s educators to inquire about any information that you may have as well. Last week, it was wonderful to meet and welcome parents to BCPS during our family/educator conferences. Our BCPS staff are engaging students in borden ball intramurals, food drive organization activities, leadership initiatives, clubs, and school wide collaborative work. There are many interests and activities that students can choose to participate in.

Bells Corners Food Cupboard Food Drive starts MONDAY! Please bring a food donation.

Free Dental Program for Eligible Children and Youth 17 and Under

Route E70-Orange Bus is cancelled for Wednesday Nov. 16, 2022 ​ Route E78- Blue Bus PM route is cancelled for Wednesday Nov. 16, 2022 ​ Route X86-Red Bus . This route will be delayed by 20 to 30 minutes at the end of day drop off.

Route E70-Orange Bus is cancelled for Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022 Route E78- Blue Bus PM route is cancelled for Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022 Route X86-Red Bus . This route will be delayed by 20 to 30 minutes at the end of day drop off.

The deadline to submit your orders and payment is: Friday, December 2, 2022 Orders will be ready for pickup the week of December 19th

Route E78- Blue Bus PM route is cancelled for Monday Nov. 14, 2022

Remembrance Day Ceremony - Friday, November 11, 2022 On November 11th BCPS will be hosting our student led Remembrance Day Ceremony. Parents are welcome to attend our ceremony on November 11th at 10:30am. Parents who wish to attend are encouraged to arrive anytime after 10:15am in order to begin our ceremony at 10:30am. We look forward to seeing you on this day of remembrance.

November has already arrived and we leave behind a packed October! We are so grateful to our School Council for putting together an amazing Halloween/Family Dance. It was a huge success due to family member volunteers and our council members. A special thank you to Andrew Jarabek for putting together quite the entertainment with the lights, the music, the videos, and organizing some fun dance floor activities. It was absolutely wonderful to see our families connect and students enjoying themselves outside of school time. All Bulldogs showed their school spirit and took a stand against bullying towards the 2SLGBTQ+ community by wearing purple on October 20th. Educators are working on putting together each student’s Progress Reports which will be made available online November 17. Families will be sent instructions on how to access progress reports in the coming week.

This week, our BCPS junior students participated in Track and Field activities! Our students represented BCPS well! WITS leaders are exercising their student voice is taking shape this month as students are taking on leadership opportunities where they are providing support to students on the yard. Our WITS leaders have also been responsible for a multitude of activities around the school. Ms. Fisher is also leading a team of monitors who organize and hand out milk to our students. Mr. Richmond has also started choir rehearsals in preparation for our upcoming Remembrance Day assembly

We will sell individual 22g bags of Papa Jack popcorn for $2.00 Flavours: Butter, White Cheese, Salt & Vinegar, Sweet & Salty The ingredients list can be found at https://www.papajackpopcorn.ca/nutritional-info/

Friday October 28th form 5:30pn to 7:30pm. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

Order online and choose from over 200 backgrounds. Please do not wear any green clothing or accessories

Bulldogs! Milk is back! The milk will be delivered daily to the students during the 2nd Nutrition Break. The Program will start Tuesday, October 18th and run until Friday, December 23rd. All orders are DUE Friday, October 14th.

Students have been actively engaging in our fall traditions such as cross-country tryouts. Mr. Chapman, Mrs. Maki-Braden and Mr. Gabany have been coaching students in grades 4 to 6. Our monthly assembly is back in session and it is an opportunity for educators to celebrate classroom achievements. Students really do take over by sharing their learning and achievements with fellow Bulldogs. Student leadership is being built to support fellow Bulldogs. Our WITS leaders are outside every recess with their sash ready to help students solve conflicts, help someone find something fun to do at recess, and seek help from an adult when needed.

Orders are due TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2022

The month of September has been a busy one here at BCPS. Educators have been getting to know your child and understanding their learning profiles. Students are participating in Terry Fox fundraising activities, DOT day, 2SLGBTQ+ club, AV club, announcements and developing student leadership skills with our WITs leaders. Our many educators are leading these opportunities for our students. We also welcomed families into BCPS for our Meet the Educator Night! It was truly wonderful to share our commitment to student achievement and well-being with all parents. Students enjoyed gathering with their friends during our School Council organized BBQ!

Dear BCPS Families, Thursday September 22nd, is our Meet the Educator Night and School Council BBQ. I look forward to meeting you on Thursday night from 5pm to 6:30pm. Here is a timeline of events for the afternoon/evening: 4pm to 4:45pm: School Council hosting a fundraiser BBQ for all families on the school yard 4:45 to 5:00pm: Mrs. Lad and Mrs. Esposito welcome families in the gym (access through the side gym door) 5:00pm to 6:30pm: Time to visit your child’s classroom and meet their educator team

The Terry Fox National Schools Run Day at Bells Corners P.S, this year will be on Friday September 23, 2022

Welcome to our new school year! Students were welcomed back to school by their educators and settled into routines and activities. Educators took multiple opportunities to build relationships with students. We shared our mission statement where we want all students to develop a sense of belonging, which includes safety which sets the conditions for learning. Therefore this week and next week, your child’s classroom educator will be engaging in activities to get to know their student. Bells Corners students also had an opportunity to participate in our first school assembly where Mrs. Esposito and Mrs. Lad shared an introduction to ways students can develop their Bulldog school spirit by getting involved in many activities that will be offered in the upcoming school year! Students are excited and looking forward to learning and becoming active members of our BCPS school community!

Welcome to our 2022/2023 school year! If you are new to Bells Corners, Sadhana Lad and Elysa Esposito are your Principal/Vice Principal Team. We look forward to meeting and working with you throughout the school year to support your student(s). Our BCPS families are an integral part of student well-being and achievement and we are excited to meet you and foster a collaborative approach in your student’s success.

Thank you for visiting the Bells Corners Public School website. We are now closed for the summer, but you can register all summer long with the OCDSB.

Children will get to school in different ways. Some will take a bus, some will walk, and some will come by car.

My school has an Extended Day Program. Some children will attend before school starts, some will attend after school, and some might attend both.

It is hard to believe that today is the final day of the 2021/2022 school year! As educators, we have a great deal to celebrate. Student achievement is found in so many ways. We began the year understanding that our students required a sense of belonging and safety in order to meet their learning goals. This led to creating meaningful connections between our educators and our students throughout our school to support your student’s overall social, emotional, and academic growth!

What an amazing week it has been at BCPS! For the past few weeks our grade 6 students have been working on creating a sports day for our Kindergarten, Primary and Junior students. Ms. Morris and Ms. Clarke led the grade 6s and the day was filled with enthusiasm and all the students had an opportunity to collaborate. Demonstrating teamwork and cooperation was the theme of the day! Our Junior students actively engaged in a morning of Lacrosse instruction. Students learned about the Indigenous cultural roots and heritage of the game, strategies, and teamwork on how to play the sport. This week we also had a visit from our community fire department and our Kindergartens and grade 1 students asked questions to our local firefighters and learned about safety and the importance of fire trucks.

We're excited to invite future Bell students and community to drop in for a hot dog, drink and walk-through Bell Intermediate School between 12:30-2:30 on Monday June 27.

Bells Corners Public School is celebrating and learning about Pride Month. The theme of this month is really no different from any month where we respect and value the diversity that exists within our school and community. Our educators and students are using inclusive language that is gender neutral and respects the gender identity of our students. Our 2SLGBTQ+ club created awareness by creating posters to promote safety, belonging, which focuses on our culture of caring at Bells Corners PS.

Parents and students will be attending an in person graduation ceremony on June 24th at 10am to 12pm.

On Tuesday June 14, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Bells Corners School Council welcomes Jacqui du Toit who is a traditional storyteller. She will be sharing how imagination and creativity are connected to traditional storytelling during this parent information session. Storytelling is an ancient art form of conveying crucial information from generation to generation, helping communities to grow and helping children to engage with their creativity and imagination. This workshop focuses on engaging the participant’s imagination with theatrical games and voice exercises

It is hard to believe that it is June 10! Bells Corners is busy and welcoming many opportunities for our students. This week we welcomed Little Ray’s Reptiles where students in kindergarten and primary grades gathered for our very first assembly in two years. There were two sessions and students had an opportunity to sit with other classes and learn about animals, their habitats and conservation initiatives. Students were excited to ask questions and make meaningful connections to their lived experiences.

This week students returned to school and although it was a short week, we had a productive week. Grade 3 and 6 students completed EQAO and as a school this will inform our next steps in understanding our student’s achievement. The results of EQAO will be shared in September 2022. Our grade 2 & 3 classes observed the growth and changes in animals with their observations of the life cycle of a butterfly. Students also released their butterflies this week!

BCPS will reopen on Monday May 30th but ALL BUSES/VANS are cancelled.

What a week it has been! We understand that this has been a very challenging time for our Bells Corners community. We wait in anticipation for power to be restored to our building and welcome staff and students back. We know that many families and staff continue to experience challenging circumstances. We want to remind families of the City of Ottawa’s Emergency Reception Centres where residents can access power, washrooms and other services. These centres are expected to be open for the next few days.

Grade 3 students completed EQAO this week. Many students worked on a combination of paper and pencil tasks and answered questions on their chromebooks. The results of this assessment will be shared in the 2022/2023 school year. Grade 6 students will begin their EQAO assessment on May 30th. Staff are planning many activities in the coming weeks from scientists in the school, walk to school day, instruction of lacrosse, and sports day to name a few of the activities that are being planned for the upcoming weeks ahead. Before each activity, students are engaging in learning to understand the topic/activity and how their participation can impact their own knowledge and well-being. Each of these activities are providing students with experiential learning opportunities. Students take these opportunities to become academically diverse in all subject areas. .

BCPS students are actively engaging in inquiry based learning. You can observe this in our Kindergarten classes when they are in their outdoor learning spaces. K to 6 classes are given the opportunities to invent, create new items or improve ideas. Students consider the following questions: What will I create? What will I solve? What will I learn? How will I make an impact? Educators foster students’ curiosity and creativity in exploring ways that their inquiry work will support them in the future.

BCPS students welcomed May this week! The Arts are showcased in every class at BCPS. The Arts are an area of the curriculum that is integrated cross curricularly throughout K to 6 classes and develops students' literacy, social skills, risk taking, decision making and creativity skills. Many classes were working on art projects that connect to various curriculum areas. Ms. Ramsay and Ms. Burnett’s class created flowers that are linked to measurement activities and math talks. Some classes were engaged in drama activities that allow students to collaborate and cooperate in small groups. Similarly, students are demonstrating their creativity in creating scripts to express health and safety messages. Ms. Jahani has been teaching students how to read music to play the boomwhackers. BCPS educators have offered many opportunities for students to engage in demonstrating their creativity through the arts! Grade 3 & 6 students will be participating in EQAO in the coming weeks. To support students, educators have taken time to prepare by practicing with sample assessments while incorporating mindfulness activities.

It is hard to believe that we are at the end of April. BCPS students celebrated their achievements at our monthly virtual assembly. Students are recognizing that achieving a new learning goal is a process that take multiple opportunities to practice and this was clearly demonstrated in every class presentation. Our MFI5/6 students recognized the completion of Ramadan and created a description presentation about the importance of Eid ul Fitr for our BCPS students and families! This week our Junior students participated in a 2SLGBTQ+ virtual assembly. A District member of the 2SLGBTQ+ team, discussed the use of pronouns, names, identity and the connection to the human rights code regarding gender identity and gender expression.

We are VERY excited to be launching our 3rd Annual Online Auction to help us raise much-needed funds to go towards the kinder yard and other school improvements. Our amazing community businesses have been very generous in their donations and there are so many great prizes to bid on!

BCPS celebrated Earth Day to recognize the importance of our planet and discover ways to help our planet earth! Students documented their commitments by writing their plan to conserve energy and preserve valuable natural resources. BCPS also demonstrated their school spirit by wearing green and blue today to honour Earth Day! Kindergarten students in the coming weeks will begin planting and understanding the life cycle of a seed to plant.Over the course of the month students took participated in conservation an opportunity to clean up our school yard

It is hard to believe that we are already approaching the April long weekend! BCPS students have been developing their independent learning skills. Ms. Esposito and Ms. Lad have observed students navigating the school day with a greater sense of independence in the area of advocacy, engaging in learning and problem solving. Take some time to reflect on your child’s achievement as student achievement is individual and looks different for every student.

Milk is back for the rest of 2021-2022! The milk will be delivered daily to the students during the 2nd Nutrition Break. The Program will start Wednesday, May 4th, 2022. All orders are DUE April 29th.

JoJo’s Pizza delivered at lunch! Choose from dairy-based cheese OR dairy-free cheese. Proceeds support programming like Scientists in Schools & butterflies!

Our BCPS March assembly took place this week and student achievements in each class were recognized. Primary and Junior classes shared their accomplishments in all areas of the curriculum. Kindergarten classes were working on responsibility for routines and independently getting started on their learning tasks. Many primary classes were working on collaborative tasks where murals showcased student learning of kindness and the importance of taking care of our environment. Junior students have been working on persuasive writing tasks.

BCPS welcomed spring this week with many changes. Students started the week off with a Primary and Junior recess to gradually allow students to get used to a recess without zone perimiters. Students enjoyed engaging in cooperative play and reconnecting with friends.

It’s Pizza! time! Time for you, your friends, and your family to get your Little Caesars® Pizza Kits! Have them on hand for quick dinners, parties or entertaining! Buy several Kits and stock your freezers! We are hoping to sell 200 kits to support School Council initiatives such as: the grade 6 leaving ceremony, outdoor yard improvements and school activities for the year ahead! Thank you for supporting Bulldog spirit!

On Tuesday March 8th, 2022 is our school picture day for our students

It is hard to believe that it is March already! This week students immersed themselves in learning about the environment and how their actions impact habitats around the world. World Wildlife Day was celebrated on Thursday March 3rd and students wore black and white to commemorate the day and understand the threat to animal populations.

We continue to have exciting things happening around our school and in our classrooms. Our school virtual assemblies are such a great way for us to feel connected to the work being done in individual classrooms from a distance. We appreciate what the students share during these assemblies. We witnessed our community coming together to raise money for a wonderful organization: the Education Foundation of Ottawa. Our Toonie Train looks great! It was wonderful to see the sea of pink on Tuesday for our School Spirit Day. We are really feeling the school pride and student engagement.

Due Date is March 7th, 2022

Pink Shirt Day is an opportunity to practice kindness and wear pink to demonstrate that bullying is never okay.

Now, this is a real 2’s day! This year, we get to celebrate Toonie Tuesday on a date that drives home the idea of collecting toonies - 02.22.2022!

Friday, February 18th is a PA Day for all elementary and secondary students.

Report cards are sent out to families via email. Eelementary report cards will be sent on Wednesday, February 16th.

Dear BCPS Parent(s)/Guardian(s), Bells Corners students are working on many curriculum connections this month. The Beijing Olympics has been a topic of discussion in many classes where students are able to make connections in the area of math, vocabulary, reading and writing. Our daily announcements have many facts about each Olympic sport and they are all tracking the progress of the Canadian Olympic team and many other teams from around the world.

BCPS students began the month recognizing the contribution of Black Canadians to honour the celebration of Black History Month. Students have been engaged in activities that honour messages of equality, hope and understanding the role of many Black Canadians who have shaped our Canadian history.

Please note that due to driver unavailability and the ongoing school bus driver shortage, your child(ren)'s bus route, V191, is cancelled effective Wednesday, February 2nd until further notice.

Thank you for attending our Middle French Immersion (MFI) Information Evening. If you missed our session or you would like to review the presentation, we have posted the links.

If you have a student who will be attending grade 4 in September 2022, they can attend Middle French Immersion (MFI). If you are interested in learning about our grade 4 MFI program for this coming September 2022, please come to our Virtual MFI Information Night on Wednesday, January 26th at 6pm

It has been an exciting week welcoming our BCPS students back to school. Educators were reconnecting with students and resuming learning goals for the remainder of the term. Students enjoyed the snow that our current snowstorm delivered to the yard at BCPS. Please remember that students should dress for the weather and if you require any support for winter clothing, please reach out to Sadhana or Elysa

Thank you to our BCPS families for your wonderful support during this remote learning period. Learning virtually comes with its own challenges, however, during this time, staff, parents and students have all proven to be resilient and your commitment to learning is admirable. Staff and students will be returning to Bells Corners PS Monday, January 17th. We look forward to welcoming your child back to school! There are some changes to our safety protocols to continue with supporting your children in a healthy and safe environment.

The last day of school before the winter break will be Friday, December 17, and we look forward to seeing students again on January 3. We ask that all students clean out any personal items from their desks and cubbies before they leave school Friday. This will help with the cleaning of schools over the break and supports readiness for a return to learning on Monday, January 3rd.

On December 16, 2021, 4:30 pm to 7:25 pm, Ottawa Public Health will be hosting an after-school COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Bells Corners Public School for students aged 5 to 11 years, their families, and the community.

We have one more week before students and families begin their winter break! During the month of December, we have been recognizing celebrations that many of our students celebrate. Through our learning of celebrations, students have discovered new vocabulary, understood and welcomed a diversity of traditions. Students have discovered how lights are a symbol and a common theme in many celebrations. Classes have also worked on discussions, and written communication in French and English about the celebrations that are a part of their identity and background. This week, BCPS students donated 700 food items to our Bells Corners Food Bank! Totals were graphed daily and students were able to understand how data is used to graph daily totals and then plot totals on a graph. Through our daily announcements, we have shared our progress to support our community and reinforce that BCPS is a community of learners who care about each other

Bulldogs, this week marks the beginning of our food drive for the Bells Corners Food Bank. At BCPS, we will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Bells Corners Food Bank. This food will support families in need.

We are officially in the month of December and staff and students at BCPS continue to maintain high standards for learning. Our learning goals may have shifted and student achievement is continuously changing as students meet their individual goals! For example, our educators engage in daily reading booster groups to develop decoding and comprehension skills. We continue to work on developing independence in our students. Using the gradual release of responsibility model, we are teaching students to solve problems, take care of their well-being, and achieve academic goals. The gradual release of responsibility begins with educators modelling the desired behaviour, then sharing the experience with the students, guiding students in practicing on their own, and eventually monitoring as students take on the learning independently.

Scotty's Corner Diner will donate 24% of sales on Nov 29 and Nov 30 to BCPS

Deadline to order Scholastic books that will be mailed to BCPS is December 1.

Dear Families, It is hard to believe that November is coming to an end. When we reflect on the past three months, students are understanding routines, adapting to new routines as well and taking the time to develop and further their learning goals. As we begin the upcoming week, BCPS students will be focusing on our community of care. Students are working on our monthly activity on caring for themselves and others. For our community outreach, Our students and staff will be collecting non-perishable food items for our food drive. This initiative will support our local Bells Corners community and the FAMSAC Food Cupboard.

This week has been a productive week as BCPS staff and students attended our virtual assembly. Educators took the time to share class achievements such as using adjectives in descriptive writing tasks, resiliency, learning about living and nonliving things, public speaking activities that focus on traditions and celebrations, problem solving and advocacy via letter writing on topics of global warming and the rights of the child. Bells Corners students are engaged in learning goals that are student centered.

This week, staff and families had an opportunity to meet virtually or over the phone to speak about their student’s progress. The partnership between the school and families is key to students’ success. We value this opportunity to speak to you and we encourage our families to keep the lines of communication going with their student’s educators throughout the school year. Staff and students recognized Indigenous Veterans day and Remembrance day on November 11th. The entire school connected to the live Remembrance Day ceremony put on by the OCDSB. Staff and students had the opportunity to see how other schools in the District showed their recognition. We also had the opportunity to hear from veterans which made learning authentic. Students captured their recognition of the contributions of our Veterans by documenting their appreciation, which will be displayed on our gratitude wall with poppies.

On Friday, November 12th all OCDSB elementary and secondary schools will have a PA Day. There will be no remote or in-person classes held on this date.

It is hard to believe that we are already in the month of November! Students have been engaged in activities and they are developing a deeper understanding of treaties. Similarly, students in many classes are working on recognizing Indigenous Veterans day and Remembrance day. Students are capturing their recognition of the contributions of our Veterans by documenting their appreciation, which will be displayed on our gratitude wall with poppies.

What an amazing week! We said goodbye to October with our school’s October virtual assembly on Thursday. Each classroom had a chance to share their class accomplishment for the month of October. Some students took this opportunity to show some of their amazing work. To finish off the week, individual classes enjoyed some Halloween fun.

Fall Orders Are Due: Friday November 5. Please order online if possible.

We enjoyed another wonderful week at BCPS! Educators are working to complete reading assessments, IEPs, and progress reports. Progress reports will be accessible after November 4th. Please reach out to your child’s educator if you have any questions regarding your child’s progress. Parents will have an opportunity on November 10th and 12th to discuss your child's achievements via a scheduled google meet or phone call.

It’s been a productive week at BCPS! Our gratitude tree is displayed in our primary hallway and students in every class took their time to share three experiences that they were grateful for. As the year continues the ideas and recognition of gratitude will continue.

The new route #E70 will be serviced by First Student and they can be reached at (613) 721-5500. Stop locations will remain as they are currently established at both times of day.

Virtual Parent Council Meeting @ 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Thursday October 7, 2021

Crazy Socks (Crazy “Sox” for Terry Fox), is a spirit day for the students. They can show off their crazy socks all day long, but more specifically while they run their laps during the actual Terry Fox event.

Reminder to Parents/Guardians of KG students: You must be at the stop when the bus arrives!

We have great safety information for students of all ages! Bus and Pedestrian Safety Day

Welcome Back to school BCPS parents! For those that do not know me my name is Sadhana Lad and I will be your child’s Proud Principal this year and Elysa Esposito will be our Proud Vice Principal! Together we want you to know that our staff are excited and looking forward to welcoming students to a new school year. Safety and student well-being are our focus at Bells Corners and our BCPS team wants you to know that we look forward to working collaboratively with families to allow your child to achieve their goals.

The Parent Portal is now open. Please review your child’s info on the Parent Portal

In-take meetings for JK families and new students to kindergarten will be held virtually on Thurs, Sept 9 and Fri, Sept 10

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has developed a common list of recommended personal use items for students in grades JK-3 and grades 4-8.

Thank you for visiting the Bells Corners Public School website! We are now closed for the summer but you can register all summer long with the OCDSB.

As we approach the last week of school for our Bells Corners students, I wanted to share a few updates with you and reminders.

Here is the schedule for our students to pick up items

Our Grade 6 Virtual Leaving Ceremony

Please take a moment to view the new Report Card access information

Transportation Communication

Hope you are all well during this stay at home order. I am very proud of the students for adjusting and engaging in virtual learning. Student well-being and advocacy is at the forefront of our educator goals and we understand the resiliency that our students are demonstrating. Our parents and staff have taken the time to collaborate and support the continuation of many routines, which has allowed BCPS students to achieve our learning goals Here are a few updates:.

Indigenous Students at OCDSB can be booked at a youth specific clinic at Rideau High for May 31 or June 6 for their first dose. Please call 613-691-5505 and press 1 twice for the Indigenous booking and let them know you are calling for the Youth Clinic.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH), in collaboration with CHEO, is running a COVID-19 testing clinic for students and staff from schools in your neighbourhood as well as their families. Getting tested is an important step to identifying COVID-19 and preventing spread in the school and community setting. Free COVID-19 test kits will be provided to use on the bus or at home and returned the same day. Who can go: Testing is intended for those without any symptoms of COVID-19. This includes people who are high-risk contacts of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. No appointment is required.

The OCDSB is offering Virtual International Language Classes this summer for students in junior kindergarten to grade 8. These classes are free for Ontario residents and provide an opportunity for students to learn a new language or maintain the language of their home or heritage. The registration deadline for the full program is June 11, 2021. Classes run from June 28 to July 23, 2021

The OCDSB Grade 6-8 Summer School Program for 2021 is now open for registration. Two non credit programs are available for OCDSB students currently enrolled in Grades 6-8

This information session will help parents and guardians understand gender identity, gender expression, and support for trans and gender diverse students. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board invites parents and guardians for a webinar on Gender Identity and Supports Available at the OCDSB to be held on June 1, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Staff, Ottawa Public Health (OPH), in collaboration with CHEO, is running a COVID-19 testing clinic for students and staff from schools in your neighbourhood as well as their families. Getting tested is an important step to identifying COVID-19 and preventing spread in the school and community setting. Free COVID-19 test kits will be provided to use on the bus or at home and returned the same day.

The Indigenous, Equity and Human Rights Division is pleased to announce that we have a new OCDSB Pride flag that will be flown outside at all schools and administrative buildings, replacing the standard OCDSB flag to recognize Pride Month for the month of June each year (June 1 - June 30 inclusive).

Ottawa Public Health (OPH), in collaboration with LifeLabs, is running a COVID-19 testing clinic for students and staff from schools in your neighbourhood as well as their families. Getting tested is an important step to identifying COVID-19 and preventing spread in the school and community setting. The test will require a nasal swab to obtain results.

May is Speech and Hearing Month. OCDSB Speech-Language Pathologists offer assistance to develop your child's communication skills, including articulation, receptive and expressive language, social skills, fluency skills, voice and resonance, pre-literacy and literacy skills, executive functioning skills and augmentative and alternative communication. Do you have questions about your child's communication skills?

Ottawa Pubic Health is running a COVID-19 testing clinic for our neighborhood on May 4

SCHOLASTIC Is Having A Virtual Book Fair

You're invited to participate in this, hands-on virtual STEM workshop, from your home!

OCDSB parents and guardians will now be able to receive their child’s report card directly in their email. This will enable easy and secure access to report cards.

Dear BCPS Families, Hope that you are well. Please see the attached letter from Ottawa Public Health, notifying us that there is a new positive case of Covid-19 associated with Bells Corners. There is currently one confirmed case at our school.

Hello Grade 3 Families, It is that time of year where the planning for next year is underway. In order to assist with decision making, we require confirmation of your intentions for your child’s program selection.

Bulldogs! We are planning for the Fall and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Do you want your child(ren) to learn at school or at home?

Attached is information about Rapid Test Clinics as well as information about a Clinic near us, this weekend.

Pink Shirt Day is being recognized on February 24th, 2021. Join us in wearing pink and standing together against bullying in schools, in the workplace, and online.

Elementary and Secondary Report cards are now available to parents through the secure online Report Card Portal.

Bulldogs, First of all... we all hope you are well. We think about you often and wonder how you are doing. Let us know if you need help. It's been a fast 2 weeks back and I want to update you on where we are at. Here goes...

We are part way through week 2 and I feel like we are all settled in now. Your children are adapting to routines, responding to their teachers and treating each other well. It is wonderful to be back. We hope you and your family feel the same way.

The EDP is a before and after school program offering care for your child at their registered school

The Middle French Immersion Registration period takes place from Monday, February 8 to Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

TOONIE TUESDAY, February 23, 2021 Give A Little, Help A Lot. Please donate $2 or more.

Together, we've got this!

Bulldogs! In response to the Premier's recent messages I have asked teachers to plan to be home for longer than 2 weeks and expect to be teaching virtually from home to start 2021. I ask you to do the same and so...

Yesterday, a blocked pipe caused a joint to rupture in the ceiling between the upstairs and downstairs boys bathroom

Bulldogs! Please help us raise funds to support FAMSAC and their annual program to provide food for people, in need, in our Community. Please send in a few dollars to help us out. It's the Bells Corners Bulldog thing to do. Thank you!

Bulldogs! So far, 122 parents have created an account in the Report Card Portal. That is some but not all of our families. If you have not done so... please click the link below to get this sorted out - thanks.

Orders are due December 1, 2020

OCDSB schools will have the last day of classes on December 18th and will re-open to students on January 4th, 2021. Elementary Parent-Teacher Interviews Elementary Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place after school on Thursday November 26th this year. Teachers will conduct interviews by phone or Google Meet. Watch for and email with more information from your school to schedule an interview.

On October 28th there was a fire in the Bellwoods Community. This is just up Robertson Road from us... Please support if you can the Go Fund Me Page launched by a family friend click here if you can help out.

The 2020-2021 Agenda is now available! They will be coming this week. At this time online payments are first preference but cash/cheques will be accepted. Please visit https://ocdsb.schoolcashonline.com to sign in or to sign up Thanks you

Meet the Teacher Night will be Virtual and here's what you need to know... - it will occur at some point next week - your teacher will be in touch soon about how and when you can join in for an online Meet the Teacher Event!

Now, as we embark on a new year, we’d like to invite all parents to participate in this year’s Parent Council. Our first meeting this year will be held virtually on Oct. 13th, at 6:30pm (See login details below). If you are not aware of what the Parent Council does, it is really simple. We provide advice and support for the school administration. If you haven’t thought about participating in the Parent Council before, we urge you to consider attending and lending your voice to the conversation. We still have a lot of work to do on accomplishing our goal to update the outdoor activity areas and every helping hand is welcome and needed.

the entrance to the staff parking lot will be redone, starting Monday, by the City of Ottawa

we’d like to invite all parents to participate in this year’s Parent Council. Our first meeting this year will be held virtually the evening of Sep 29th at 630pm (login details to follow).

The Terry Fox run will be different this year. Please consider collecting and or making a donation to our school's Terry Fox Fundraising Campaign and celebrate, at home with family walk or run. we will collect funds beginning on Monday Sept. 21st and calculate our total at the end of the day on Monday sept. 28th.

Good day! We are off to a very good start. We are diving into curriculum and your children are liking this. We have all missed each other! Juniors are wearing masks, as requested, and the vast majority of Primaries are too. This is wonderful! Thank you.

Bulldogs, Based on constant communication with Ottawa Public Health, safety for our students, families and staff are first concern. As a result the OCDSB has moved to most forms being electronic.

Line-Up Process for Monday Arrival and Entry. Plus Info on EDP, late arrivals, hand washing, nutrition breaks, recess,

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has developed a common list of recommended personal use items for students in grades JK-3 and grades 4-8. This list of supplies is strictly voluntary; parents/guardians are not required to purchase or provide the items listed. As a result, it is a parent/guardian’s choice to send the following items for use by their child for the first day of school in September.

September 14: Grades 1-2, plus all specialized classes (all LSS and all ELD) September 15: Students from prior day plus Grades 3, 4 all students in year 1 Kindergarten (JK), and students in year 2 Kindergarten (SK) that are enrolled in the Extended Day Program (EDP). September 16: Students from prior day plus Grade 5, 6 and all remaining year 2 Kindergarten students (i.e., those not enrolled in EDP).

Returning Devices for In Person Learning: Students who borrowed devices and are returning to In School Learning are asked to bring the devices back to school along with power cords and adapters in a clear plastic bag on the first day of school. If there are any performance issues or any physical problems with the devices, please leave a note with details of the issues in the bag with the device.

Welcome Back to School! Here is some information regarding our school start up procedures. https://youtu.be/asjumXxhyHU

Bulldogs! How are you doing? We hope you are well. We are thinking about you and a safe return. Currently we are awaiting direction from the Board on how to set up routines to keep you children safe. Attached is a letter from the Board. Please look at it and check out the links, in blue. the "Return to School Plan" outlines some of the conditions we are required to put into place. I want you to know that many of these ARE ALREADY IN PLACE AT BCPS.

Bulldogs! We are making plans for your safe return to school. You have 2 options for your child(ren) and we need to know what you would like to do. Please complete the attached survey to let us know how you would like to start the year. Will your child(ren) start the year by learning at school or learning from home (supported by Google Classroom). Please let us know. Please complete one survey for each of your children.

We recognize that uncertainty surrounding September has made this a challenging summer for parents and students. We would like to thank you and acknowledge the feedback we have received through our surveys, Board meetings and messages, which have been critical as we prepare to begin school on September 3rd.

Bulldogs! We hope you and your family are enjoying summer. We are thinking about you and hoping you are well. We would like parents to complete a survey about your experience with learning at home and your thoughts on plans for schools reopening. An email with a survey link was sent to you from the OCDSB. Use the link in the email or click this link ocdsb.ca/survey.

Collection Of Student Belongings, Technology, Virtual Leaving Ceremony for the Grade 6 and Report Cards Information

All OCDSB schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year, per Ministerial order. This provincial decision was based on advice from the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Staff, students and families will receive more information today.

Dear Parents/Guardians of children with Special Needs at BCPS, We hope this message finds you and your family well. I am writing to you to remind you that, at this time of year, we contact parents of children with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to update the document and discuss options for next year. This note is the start of that process

Look what your teachers have Just click the link! We are thinking of you. We miss you! Stay safe. Be strong. Stay connected. You've got this! We hope to see you soon.

On Sunday, April 26, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that all publicly-funded schools will remain closed to students until at least May 31, 2020.

Over the past few weeks, we have been working to contact students to check in and make sure things are okay. However, we haven’t been able to reach all families. If you have not spoken with your teacher or principal, please email them as soon as you can. You can also contact our Family Reception Centre, which supports families whose primary language is not English: 613-239-2416 or familyreceptioncentre@ocdsb.ca

I hope this message finds you and your family & friends well. I'd like to share the following items with you...

Information was sent to all OCDSB families about what learning will look like in Phase 2

Dear Parents & Guardians, We hope you are well. We are thinking about you and your children. We hope you are well. We hope you are managing. Thanks to those who have asked questions or asked for assistance. It’s our job AND our privilege to support you. Please contact Ms. Lad or I if you are struggling. Please check the BCPS Website and follow us on Twitter. We don’t want to overwhelm you and so will pass on crucial info ASAP. I am writing to you today to clarify the next steps for Learning at Home - Phase 2 which begins on Monday, April 6.

Dear OCDSB Families: Today, the Government of Ontario announced that schools and child care centres will remain closed to students until Monday, May 4, 2020. As these dates come closer, this decision will be re-evaluated based on public health advice and the closure may be extended if necessary.

Bulldogs! Its easy to use!

Dear OCDSB Families: As we kick-off a new week, I wanted to touch base and let you know about our progress to date. As you can appreciate, developing a plan to support learning for 75,000 students while schools are closed, is a challenging task. There are still many questions about next steps and we anticipate further direction from the Ministry of Education, but there is lots to report on.

The Education Foundation of Ottawa is the independent charitable arm of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and exists to reduce economic barriers to successful learning by leveling the playing field for all students regardless of personal or socioeconomic circumstances.

The Ottawa Network for Education mobilizes its School Breakfast Program to serve families in need during COVID-19 school closures

The Ottawa Pubic Library have set up a curated page for kids

Bulldogs! I hope you saw the good news from Pearson Canada. Free textbooks!!! This should make learning from home a little more manageable

This week, educators, principals and vice-principals are reaching out to students and parents to check-in and see how you are doing. Different teachers will reach out in different ways - watch your @ocdsb email, your classroom website or social media for your class or school. You can also reach out to your teacher by email.

Dear Parents/Guardians, Ms. Lad & I attended 2 online meetings yesterday and would now like to pass the pertinent info along… First off… How are you doing? We are thinking of you and your children. We are concerned for your wellbeing. We are here to provide any support you need. If you have questions or concerns please contact us. If you or someone you know are struggling please contact us. David.Petrie@ocdsb.ca and/or Sadhana.Lad@ocdsb.ca

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to let you know our thinking for the next three weeks and first week back. These are the issues on our mind at the moment- Health & Safety, Learning and Wellbeing.

Your Campeau bus route number is changing Due to changes in the transportation market, First Student is taking over Campeau Bus Lines routes as of Monday, March 23, 2020. Routes that used to start with “C”, will start with the letter “E”. The number will remain the same. Stop times and locations will remain the same. First Student’s logo will be visible on the side of the bus by the end of April. If you have signed up for bus delay notifications on the Parent Web Portal, there is no need to change anything. All the route information will be automatically updated through our system.

As of March 9, 2020, your route number will be changing. Please see the table below for your new route number. You will also see a new company logo on the side of the bus. If you have signed up for bus delay notifications on the Parent Web Portal, there is no need to change anything.

Get free access to Voilà Live’s Virtual Immersion Campus. Every evening, from Monday to Thursday, OCDSB students have access to live teachers online to practice their French and get homework help in French, English and Math.

All skating is cancelled today

Pink Shirt Day is being recognized on February 26th, 2020. Join us in wearing pink and standing together against bullying in schools, in the workplace, and online. Schools across our District will be taking part in events, including assemblies, classroom activities, and more.

The Pizza Day scheduled for this Friday is being postponed until next Friday, February 28th

Ottawa Public Health requires proof that your child has received proper immunization. Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, students attending school in Ontario are required to be vaccinated against nine (9) diseases or have a valid exemption. Parents are required to report all immunizations done at the doctor's office to OPH. Under this Act, OPH has the authority to suspend students for whom OPH does not have a record of immunization from attending school. Parents/guardians are responsible for updating Ottawa Public Health every time their child receives an immunization from their doctor.

Our Fundraiser for the Library will be held on Wednesday Feb. 12 2020. Your donation of a nut-free treat is very much appreciated. Please drop it off on Wednesday Feb.12 between 8:45 am to 9:15 am. If you can volunteer or have any questions, email bellscornerscouncil@gmail.com

As a parent of a Grade 3 student, you have the option of having your child remain in the English program in Grade 4, or move into the Middle French Immersion program for September 2020. Although registrations will be accepted beyond this date, your early identification of interest in the program is extremely important to assist us in proper planning and staffing for September.

If your child turns four by December 31, 2020, they are eligible to start Kindergarten in September this year. Our schools offer a Full-Day, 50/50 Bilingual Kindergarten experience that provides a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all children. Our Official Kindergarten Registration Week runs from January 20 to January 27, 2020. Kindergarten Information Nights Join us at one of our Information Nights and find out more about our Kindergarten Program and getting your child ready for Kindergarten .

ONLINE orders: your SCHOLASTIC “Teacher” is Christy Stanhope. Please order online for orders over $20, there is more selection and to take advantage of the free book offer. Late orders are accepted but may not ship until next month.

We have been informed that there is a case of Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19) present in the school. Fifth Disease usually affects children and, for most people, can be viewed as an unimportant rash illness. Children with sickle cell or other forms of chronic anemia and pregnant women should consult with the health care provider. The symptoms of Fifth Disease include: mild fever and distinctive facial rash (giving them a “slapped cheek” appearance), or a red lace-like rash on the rest of the body. Some people may have severe reactions while others may only demonstrate mild signs of illness.

Bell High School invites all Families to explore our learning community on Thursday February 6th, 2020 from 6:30 to 8 pm

Our Holiday sing-a-long event will take place on Friday December 20, 2019 at 12:30 pm after our monthly assembly Please invite your parents, aunts, uncles and tell the neighbors! This will be fun!

Hot Chocolate Sale... Friday Dec. 20th In the Primary Hall, outside the library K to 3 @ 1st Recess 4 to 6 @ 2nd Recess Cost: - $.50 if you provide the cup - $1.00 if we provide the cup

Dear Parents and Guardians: Thanks to the fantastic efforts of our parent volunteers, we will have a skating rink in the schoolyard. Students will use the rink as part of their physical education program to promote aerobic fitness and to develop skating skills. The rink is open to students during scheduled blocks of time. You will be notified of the class skating times by your child’s teacher. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school at 613-828-3100. It is strongly recommended that students bring their skates to school in a sturdy bag which is well labeled with your child’s name. To ensure that the student’s are able to skate as soon as the rink is ready, please send in the forms by Friday December 20th, 2019 Important: All skate blades must be covered by skate guards. All skaters MUST have an OCDSB Extra-Curricular Sport Consent & Physical Health Information Form filled out. The Parent and Student consent form requires the signatures of both Parent and Student. All forms must be received by the school in order to participate in our Skating Activity. There are inherent dangers in skating and we advise students to take the following precautions: All skaters MUST wear a CSA approved hockey helmet when on the ice. If the child is able to bring their own helmet, please ensure that it is labeled with your child’s name in permanent marker. All students MUST wear mitts or gloves. Sincerely, Dave Petrie Proud Principal Bells Corners Public School

Cheese pizza slices delivered at lunch!

We will be collecting donations Monday December 2nd up until Friday 13th.

2 nd Annual BCPS Online Silent Auction The Parent Council of BCPS is excited to announce that our 2nd Annual BCPS Online Silent Auction will be running from 12pm on Nov 29 to 6pm on Dec 8th. There are tons of exciting items included this year and the best this is that every dollar raised will be directly put towards improving our outdoor learning and play areas! All items can be viewed and bid on at www.32auctions.com/bcpsonlineauction Here is a quick highlight of some of the items that will be available: ● 2020 Bronze Passes to Jazz Fest ● 3 Months of Karate Classes from Endeavour Martial Arts ● Gymnastic Parties from both Starr Gymnastics and Ottawa Gymnastics Centre ● Math Tutoring from Mathnasium ● 100 Level Sens Tickets and Dinner Package Please feel free to share and pass this information to family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors as every dollar raised and donated will go directly to improving the outdoor yards. Lastly, A huge thank you to our sponsors this year without whom we would not be able to make this possible: ● Christine Lunn, Desjardin Insurance ● Peak Sales Recruiting ● Bells Corners Family Dentistry ● David Proulx, The Co-Operators Insurance For more information, or to donate online, please visit: ww.32auctions.com/bcpsonlineauction Regards, Royce Robbins Chair, BCPS Parent Council Ph: 613-866-1615 Email: royce.robbins@gmail.com

Just a Reminder that there is a PA Day on Friday, November 15th, 2019

This year the eco team is focusing on reducing plastic spoons throughout the classrooms, because they are bad for our environment. Research tells us that it can take up to 1000 years for a single plastic spoon to decompose. So after november 14th there will be no more plastic spoons in the classroom. So don't forget to bring your own spoons. Our school will be doing litterless lunches starting Friday, November 22nd. Litterless lunches are when all of the packaged foods in our lunches do not get thrown out at school but travel home with students. Recycling will continue as usual. Please check back soon for some tips on how to reduce the amount of garbage in your lunch bag.

November Orders Are Due: Tuesday November 26th ON LINE orders: your SCHOLASTIC “Teacher” is Christy Stanhope. Order online for purchases over $20, more selection and to take advantage of the free book offer. Late orders are accepted but may not ship until next month. Paper orders: list your NAME and actual classroom teacher on the form. Cash for small purchases under $20 only. Use the prices in the PINK column.

Please check our online resources on how to prevent frostbite and hypothermia. Ottawa Public Health will send out cold weather alerts at the following thresholds: • Frostbite advisories will go out when the wind-chill is forecast to be -25C or colder, and • Frostbite warnings will be sent out when the wind-chill is forecast to be -35C or colder. We encourage you to download the WeatherCAN app for your mobile devices to get weather advisories of all kinds directly from Environment and Climate Change Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/weather-general-tools-resources/weathercan.html

Our Remembrance Day Ceremony is Monday, November 11 from 1030 till noon. We hope you can join us for this important event.

Retake Day is Nov. 5

Are you ready to order your new Bulldog clothing! Check it out! Orders are due November 14, 2019

Join us for our 2019 Parent-Child Connection – November 9 The 2019 Parent Conference and School Council Training Day will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School. The conference is open to everyone.

A reminder that Friday, October 11th, is a PA day

Meet the Teacher Night is Thursday, October 10 at 4:30 to 6 pm

Lucy Charbonneau, a registered dental hygienist with Ottawa Public Health, will provide a dental screening using a tongue depressor on October 25, 2019, for grades JK, SK, 2, 4

Friday October 25th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Please consider collecting and/making a donation to your school's Terry Fox Fundraising Campaign

Ottawa Public Health staff will provide vision screening for Senior Kindergarten students on October 8.*

Orange Shirt Day commemorates residential school experience and to honour the healing for survivors and their family

September orders are due Friday Sept. 27, 2019

Council meetings will be on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the library. bellscornerscouncil@gmail.com

Bulldogs! Did you know that Grade 6 EQAO is on May 22, 23&24 and Grade 3s write on May 28, 29&30? Well they do! Please make sure your children are at school and avoid booking doctors, dentists and other such things on these important days. Thanks for your help.

We will be collecting donations of Pasta (canned or dry) and pasta sauces. Canned meats and fish. Canned goods (beans, soups, and stews) Dairy (canned, and powdered milk) Canned vegetables and fruit.

Lucy Charbonneau, a registered dental hygienist with Ottawa Public Health, will provide a dental screening using a tongue depressor on December 10th, 2018*, for JK, SK, and Grade 2 . If your child’s grade is not selected, but you wish for the dental hygienist to see him/her, please advise the school.

All buses & vans are cancelled for today Friday November 16,2018 . Schools are open, however parents/guardians are responsible for transportation of students attending open schools at the end of the day.

Please join us for our Remembrance Day Ceremony @ 10:00 am on Monday Nov 12

Nov. 22- Parent Teacher Interviews Nov. 23-P.A. Day-Parent Teacher Interviews Nov. 30-Awards Assembly @ 10 am

Thursday, Jan. 24. Friday, February .8 Friday, February 22. Friday March 8. Friday, March 22