Wishing all of our families a joyful and relaxing Family Day weekend. May this special time be filled with laughter, connection, and wonderful memories with the people who matter most.

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, February 17 refreshed and ready for a great week ahead!

Enjoy the long weekend!

Dear Grade 7 and 8 Parents/Guardians,

Progress report cards are now available on the Parent Portal. We encourage you to log in and review your child’s progress.

Notre Dame will be hosting Grade 7/8 Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 19. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s learning and development.

Please check your email for instructions on how to book a time with your child’s teacher.

We look forward to connecting with you.

We are excited to welcome our high school students back for the start of Semester 2 on Monday, February 2. As we begin this new semester, we encourage you to take a moment to read this month’s newsletter, which includes important updates, upcoming dates, and school information. 

Each student in grades 4 through 12 will complete the census at school.  Answers are voluntary and confidential. Notre Dame High School Students will complete their census on March 9th

The information collected will help us:

• Plan programs and services that support student success.

• Understand language, cultural, and identity needs in our schools.

• Improve resources for students with diverse backgrounds.

• Guide equity and inclusion work.

• Identify areas where additional support is needed; and

• Create schools where every student feels safe, welcome, and included.

Want to learn more? Attend a Parent Engagement Session:
In-Person: 

• Wed, Feb 4th at St. Paul High School  (6:30 PM)   OR   

• Thurs, Feb 5th Lester B Pearson High School (7:30 PM)

Sign up to attend an in-person session HERE.

On-site child minding will be provided. We will provide on-site interpretation services for: Arabic, Spanish, French, Mandarin and Tigrinya

Need more info? Consult: Board Census Webpage and FAQ 

If you prefer that your child not participate in the census, you may complete an opt-out form available on our website from February 2–13. We will also email you the link on February 2.

Absences now need to be reported through SafeArrival, which is the School Board’s new system for reporting absences.  This method is important as it helps ensure accuracy and makes the process easier for parents. You can find more details and instructions on Notre Dame’s website here: SafeArrival Information. 

The start of the new school year is just weeks away, to say we are excited to Welcome everyone back is an understatement!

Parents/Guardians we've created a checklist for you to reference before the start of school, ensuring you and your child don't miss out on any exciting news and opportunities we have here at Notre Dame High School. If you have any questions or need further assistance please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

• Sign-Up for Parent Portal Account Helpful Hints

• School Messenger Account  Helpful Hints

• Register for School Cash On-Line Account  

• Update Your Child’s Health Forms 

• Fill Out School Forms on Parent Portal Helpful Hints

• Update Your Contact Information on Parent Portal Helpful Hints

We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

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