School News for February 8, 2026

Dear Holy Redeemer Families,

Hoping you are enjoying this breezy Sunday morning.  Below are a few bits of information for the week ahead.

Stay warm and as today’s Gospel reminds us, “let your light shine”!

Paul Gautreau and the Staff of Holy Redeemer

REPORT CARDS:  On Wednesday evening, you will be receiving an email letting you know that Kindergarten Communication of Learning reports, and Grade 1 to 6 Report Cards have been posted on the Parent Portal.  Updated Individual Education Plans (IEPs) will also be available on the Parent Portal for some students. 

FRENCH:  On Wednesday, the parents/guardians of Grade 3 and 6 students will also be receiving an email asking them to confirm the French program that they want their child to follow next year. Please see below about the Café français information session and watch your email inbox.

SPIRIT WEEK AT A GLANCE:  We have quite a special week planned for students.  While dressing up is completely optional, the children can participate in the following ways:

• Monday ~ 100 Day: Dress like you’re 100 years old!

• Tuesday ~ 101 Day: Dress in black and white or polka dots like a dalmatian!

• Wednesday ~ Tacky Tourist Day: Dress in your best tropical or vacation wear! Straw hats, fanny packs, or Hawaiian shirts. Of course students will still need warm clothes for recess time. 

• Thursday ~ Comfy Sweater Day: Wear something cozy.  We may also have some extra outdoor play today!

• Friday ~ Valentines Dance Day:  Dress in pink, red, white, purple, hearts, etc.  Classes will be heading to the Gym throughout the day for some dancing.

THANK YOU to our Lunch Program volunteers!  A small group of parents spends many hours organizing, sorting, handing out, and trouble shooting lunch orders week in and week out.  We are so fortunate to have this dedicated group serving our school community!

ON THE CALENDAR:

• February 9 ~ Black History Month continues

• February 9-13 ~ Valentine’s Spirit Week

• February 11 ~ Report Cards and IEPs (K-6) posted on Parent Portal

• February 11 @ 7pm Café français information session (open to all, but especially important for the parents of children in Grade 3).

• NEW February 13 ~  Last day for Grade 4-6 parents to opt out of the Student Census. 

• February 16 ~ Family Day Holiday (the school is closed)

• February 17 ~ Shrove Tuesday

• February 18 ~ Ash Wednesday

• NEW February 18 ~ Boys Handball team heads to tournament with Coach Kalil

• NEW February 20 ~ Girls Handball team heads to tournament with Coach Caron

• February 23 @ 6:30pm ~ School Council Meeting (please join us in the Staff Room!)

• February 25 ~  Pink Shirt Day

• NEW February 26 @ 5:00pm ~  Holy Trinity "Welcome to Grade 7" night for parents

• February 27 ~ Grade 6 Grad Photo Retake Day

• March 2 ~ Inuit Games for Grades 3 to 6 

• March 5 ~ Kindergarten Open House for our future JK students

• March 9-13 ~ Grade 4 to 6 complete the Student Census

• March 13 ~ Last day before the March Break!!!

• NEW April 17 ~ Parade of Nations Celebration (details to follow)

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.