School News for April 12, 2026

Dear Holy Redeemer Families,

Friday morning at Holy Redeemer was something else. From seeing students arrive dressed so beautifully, to watching them walk the red carpet across the gym with such pride, to hearing the energy in the room as students cheered on their peers, it was truly special. A massive thank you to Mrs. Kajubili and Mrs. Nelson for all their planning, and to our parents for getting children prepared and for instilling in them such pride in their heritage. The Parade of Nations will no doubt be an experience our students remember for years to come.

Have a great week,

Paul Gautreau and the Holy Redeemer Team

SMARTPHONE PRESENTATION: On April 21 from 7:00–8:30 p.m., the Catholic School Parent Association (CSPA) is hosting a presentation at All Saints High School. Margot Denommé, a former Crown Attorney and child advocacy expert, will speak about the impact of smartphones on children’s health, well-being, and safety, and will share practical strategies for families. For more information, please visit the CSPA Eventbrite page: http://OttawaCSPA.eventbrite.com

DANCE TEAM: In last week’s School News, I got the date of our Dance Team’s upcoming performance wrong. Our Dance Team will actually be performing twice on Friday, May 8th.  At 9:00a.m., the team will be performing for parents, then at 10:15a.m., there will be a performance for students.

MOVING?  As the end of the school year approaches, please let us know if your family will be moving or if your child(ren) will be attending a different school in the fall. Having accurate information helps us plan effectively for September. Please send an email to Holy.Redeemer@ocsb.ca to let us know.

POPCORN:  Our Grade 6 Kernels Popcorn fundraiser will be running once again in May and June.  Orders are now being accepted in School Cash Online. Ordering closes Sunday, April 26th. Thank you for supporting our Grade 6 students!

ON THE CALENDAR:

• April 15 ~ Grade 2 Trip to the Museum of Science and Technology

• April 17 ~ Boys Basketball Team and Coach Nelson go to a tournament

• April 20 ~ Inuit Games for Grade 3 to 6

• April 21 @ 6:30 ~ School Council Meeting (please join us)

• April 22 ~ Special Olympics Swim Meet

• April 24 ~  Grade 1 and 1/2 Trip to the Experimental Farm

• April 27 ~ PD Day (no school for students)

• April 28 ~ Dental Screening for JK, SK and Grade 2 Students

• April 30 ~ Girls Basketball Team and Coach Watters go to a tournament

• May 4 to 8 ~ Catholic Education Week (stay tuned for details)

• May 6 ~ Cake Raffle (details to follow)

• May 7 ~ Education Week Liturgy with Father Marc

• May 7 @ 6:00~ IEP Information Night at Holy Trinity (for Grade 6 Parents/Guardians)

• May 8 ~ Dance Team Performances

• May 14 ~ Grade 3 classes go to the Science and Tech Museum

• May 18 ~ Victoria Day Holiday (school closed)

• May 19 @ 6:30 ~ School Council Meeting (please join us)

• May 29 ~ OCSB West Track & Field Meet

• May 30 ~ Jack’s Gala

• June 1 to 4 ~ EQAO for Grades 3 and 6

• June 4 ~ Year End Family BBQ and Fun Fair

• June 5 ~ PD Day (no school for students)

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Annie Sauvé a registered dental hygienist (RDH) with Ottawa Public Health will provide a dental screening on April 28, 2026 for students in JK, SK and Grade 2 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 dental screening is a no-touch technique: the RDH uses a disposable tongue depressor to look at your child’s mouth. This short visual assessment helps identify the need for dental care (infection, tooth decay, broken teeth or more). Appropriate measures are in place to limit the spread of illnesses, including hand hygiene and personal protective equipment for the RDH. Afterwards, your child will be given a report to take home which will explain the results of the dental screening. Some students may need follow-up dental screenings as needed. Some families may be eligible for free dental care. THE SCREENING DOES NOT REPLACE REGULAR DENTAL VISITS WITH YOUR FAMILY DENTIST.

This dental screening is offered in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards, Oral Health Protocol 2021 from the Ontario Ministry of Health. Personal health information collected during the screening will be used for the purposes of delivering, administering, and managing screening services and for statistical purposes provided under Sections 5 and 7 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act (as amended) and the Ontario Public Health Standards (2018). Information may be used and shared among Ottawa Public Health authorized employees only in the provision of dental services. Questions concerning the dental screening, how to exclude your child from the dental screening for this school year, the collection and use of this information should be directed to the Supervisor of Dental Health Promotion, Ottawa Public Health, 400-1580 Merivale Rd., Ottawa, ON, tel.: 613-580-2424, ext 26376.

For more information, please see this School Dental Screening Factsheet,

Ottawa Public Health’s Dental Health Team

Children who will be four by December 31, 2026 may be REGISTERED ONLINE NOW.  For more information, check out Kindergarten at Holy Redeemer and Kindergarten in the Ottawa Catholic School Board.