Mrs. Trigger (she/her)

While we should all strive to be kind every day, today is a great opportunity to share kindness and be inspired! What are you doing for Random Act of Kindness Day? #OCDSB

Wishing all our #OCDSB staff, students and families a safe and happy winter break! A reminder that the first day back at school will be Monday, January 9, 2023.

IMPORTANT: All OCDSB Schools and Administration Buildings will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 23rd. Students and staff should remain home. There will be no learning activities taking place on Friday, including virtual schools. Learn more: ow.ly/RUmB50MaOGW

Dropped off over 60 Holiday cards made by Fallingbrook’s Int. students to Queenswood Villa who unbeknownst to us is on complete lock down. Residents not able to come out of their rooms. The cards were very well received!#soproud @maryjanefarrish @mrspower @Fallingbrook679 @ocdsb

Fantastic work Falcons collecting food for the Ottawa Food Bank and all the donations for the Snowsuit fund. Bravo 👏🏻.

@OcetfoC @OCETFO Me too-well 1 anyway- lots of support!! #Solidarity

Was on two CUPE picket lines today and the energy was palpable. HUGE honking, many other Unions there, kids and families (and even dogs…) in support too. #CUPE is on the right side here @ocetfo #onted

@SueGard94 @OCETFO @Sflecce @fordnation @FredHahnCUPE @CUPEOntario @cynthia_steeves @osbcucscso @SSkoutajan Me too!! Solidarity!!

⁦@OCETFO⁩ Dropping off Gift cards and walking with #CUPE in Solidarity! $39k is NOT enough. ⁦@Sflecce⁩ ⁦@fordnation⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦@FredHahnCUPE⁩ ⁦@CUPEOntario⁩ ⁦@cynthia_steeves⁩ ⁦@osbcucscso⁩ ⁦@SSkoutajan⁩

Ontario's principals & vice-principals oppose the government’s move to pass legislation, overriding the protections enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, imposing a collective agreement on CUPE members in Ontario. Full statement: bit.ly/3U51n0j

Please note that the OCDSB does not have any CUPE bargaining units. The new legislation and any CUPE strike action will not directly affect OCDSB schools. To learn more about labour negotiations, visit: ow.ly/sL4650Lq2qb

Wishing a very Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating! Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is associated with a story about the destruction of evil by Lord Vishnu in one of his many manifestations.

Great couple of days for the Intermediates at Macskimming @OCDSBoec Building & strengthening collaboration, communication, empathy & relationships with one another. @Fallingbrook679

Don’t forget to register for the OCDSB’s 2022 Parent Conference! The event includes a keynote session with CHEO's Dr. Michael Cheng, and a variety of engaging workshops with several offered in Arabic and Somali. Register now: ow.ly/sb1T50LhzBc

Grade 7 & 8’s had a great time building their outdoor skills and working on their team building and cooperation skills with one another over the last 2 days at Macskimming Outdoor education centre. @OCDSBoec

Today is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Please join us in thanking our incredible Early Childhood Educators and child care staff for their hard work and dedication, and the support they give to our youngest learners.

The observance of Sukkot begins today at sundown. Known as the Feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot is a festival of thanksgiving and harvest. Sending our best wishes to all who are celebrating!

Happy Thanksgiving to all those celebrating this weekend!

Falcons tomorrow is our annual Terry Fox Run/Walk. Please wear red to show your Canadian pride for this Canadian Hero. Last chance to bring in those toonies- we are only $313 from our goal! And a pic of our fundraising poster

OCSDB Students: There's a new way to share concerns you might have about bullying, mental health, or safety at school. 'OCDSB Cares' is completely anonymous, and what you share is up to you. Find out more at ocdsb.ca/cares.

On Friday, September 30th, OCDSB students and staff will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Learn more about the learning taking place, and how you can take action as well: ow.ly/WvwI50KRP7H

Fun with Science! Oobleck- solid or liquid?? Students really enjoyed this lab. Messy fun learning!! #nonnewtonianfluid @Fallingbrook679