Bells Corners PS

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

Dear BCPS Families, This week on September 30th, BCPS students and educators recognized National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day of mourning and remembrance for everyone, especially First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. This was a day to reflect and honour survivors, their families, and communities. Classes throughout the school engaged in a week long learning to also learn about the contributions of many Indigenous peoples. It is important to note that this learning is ongoing throughout the year in every classroom..

Annie Sauvé a registered dental hygienist (RDH) with Ottawa Public Health will provide a dental screening on October 23 & 24, 2024* for students in JK, SK, Grade 2, Grade 4, specialized program classes and some follow-ups as needed. If your child’s grade is not selected, but you wish for the dental hygienist to see him/her, please advise the school.

The 2024/2025 school year is off to a great start for our students and staff! We welcomed families into the school on September 12th for our BCPS meet the educator night! It was great to see families and most important how our students were excited to for our families to observe our learning spaces and meet their educator. Educators in Year 2 Kindergarten to grade 2 have been administering early reading assessments throughout the grades and more communication about this will be sent home in the coming weeks. Thank you to our amazing BCPS School Council for hosting our annual welcome family bbq. Many families attended and enjoyed the food, games and a visit from our local fire department!

Our annual Terry Fox Run will take place on September 26th at 3pm. Parents are welcome to run/walk with their child if they would like. For this event, sign in at the side gate closest to the parking lot and if you choose to sign your child out early, please let their educator know and sign out on the sign out sheet that will be located at the side gate as well.

ORDERS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2024

Let’s keep Terry’s Legacy alive!! Please remember to keep bringing in your spare change and donating on the website. Every coin counts!

Dominos Pizza delivered at lunch! Proceeds support programming like Scientists in Schools & Butterfly Kits!

BCPS Welcome BBQ- Thursday Sept. 19th at 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

The first week of school has been fantastic for our students! Students are adjusting to routines, new classrooms, educators and developing old and new friendships. Our OCDSB’s Mission is to: To build a learning community that provides students with equitable opportunities to reach their potential and develop into respectful, creative, and knowledgeable community members who contribute to society. Our BCPS students are making good progress and they are on their way to develop many new skills that will support them throughout the year and in the future. The Admin team of Mrs. Esposito and Mrs. Lad and all our educators look forward to working with our parents to support their students!

Welcome to our 2024/2025 school year! If you are new to Bells Corners, Sadhana Lad and Elysa Esposito are your proud 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. Staff have been busy planning and getting ready to welcome your student(s) back to school. Educator, Office and Custodial teams have worked tirelessly in creating welcoming spaces for our students and families. We are very excited for all that this year will bring. We hope this message provides you with a wealth of information prior to our first day of school on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.

Are you Moving or Changing Daycare Providers? Information accuracy affects OSTA’s planning. Any changes to your home or alternate addresses must be provided to your school. It is critical that parents and guardians provide their school with any changes to home/alternate addresses AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to avoid extended waiting for a transportation change in the fall.

August 26th: Office will reopen 9:00am to 3:30pm

SafeArrival is a system for managing student absences. Families can report absences in advance using a mobile app, website, or toll-free phone line. These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please be aware that Bells Corners PS is a fragrance/scent-safe work and learning environment. This applies to all staff, students, parents, visitors, and volunteers who work or visit the school

Our school’s Multicultural Liaison Officer (MLO) supports newcomer students and families with settlement services, navigating the school system, language interpretation, and more.