School News
Presto Cards
Notre Dame does not have yellow school buses. Our students are walkers or OC Transpo users, except those with arranged special transportation.
OSTA identifies eligible students to receive PRESTO cards, which are then sent to Notre Dame for distribution.
PRESTO cards will be distributed at the end of August/first week of school. More detailed information will be emailed to families and posted online once we have dates.
Class begins at 8:45 a.m. Students will be considered late if they reach the classroom after 8:45. We recommend that students arrive by 8:30 at the latest to allow ample time for visiting their locker and the restroom before class begins.
If you were in grade 8 and received a PRESTO card, you may no longer be eligible for one starting in grade 9. Visit ottawaschoolbus.ca to see if you are eligible.
NEW to OC Transpo? We recommend that you practice taking the bus to Notre Dame a few times together over the summer so you and your child are comfortable with the trip.
Notre Dame does not have extra PRESTO cards. If the user’s card was lost or stolen, it is up to them to buy a replacement card.
Not sure if you are eligible for a presto card? Visit ottawaschoolbus.ca and click on, “Can I Ride a Bus?”
Top Marks Uniform
We encourage you to order your school uniform for next year as soon as possible. Top Marks has a repaid return policy (60 days from the start of school as long as items have not been washed, worn or altered). Visit www.topmarks.ca to place your order. Your school password is: NOT01
Please refer to this document to learn the different options for ordering uniforms. Should you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us at the school.
IMPORTANT: Update your SchoolMessenger Settings
If you are not receiving emails such as the Principal Updates, Parent-Teacher Conferences, OSSLT, Early Dismissal, etc, please be sure to update your SchoolMessenger settings. You want to have the email icon under "General Email" turned green.
Uniform Donations
The New to Me Uniform Shop has been well used. Many students have been able to purchase uniform parts this year, and that is thanks to your donations.
We are in need of more uniform clothing, so if you have any used uniforms to donate, please send it in to the main office.
Parent Portal & Forms
It is very important that all guardians/parents update and verify the following information in the “Parent Portal” ASAP.
Student Verification
Responsible Use of Technology
Consent for Use and Disclosure of Information
Offsite Permission
Please note that this must be done each school year. To update your information on the Parent Portal, please follow these instructions.
Early Dismissal - March 27
On Wednesday, March 27 all students will be dismissed at 1:30. This is an early dismissal so that high school teachers can prepare for parent/teacher conferences.