Welcome Back to the 2025–2026 School Year!
We are very excited to welcome back all students, staff, and families to Our Lady Help of Christians CES for another wonderful school year! As we begin this journey together, we look forward to many opportunities for faith, learning, and community.
To help you get started, please review the following important resources:
Beginning of Year – Important Information Items
📅 First Day of School
- Tuesday, September 2 at 8:30 a.m.
- Homeroom teacher assignments will be sent via SchoolMessenger on Monday, September 1 (afternoon).
🎒 What Students Need to Bring
- Lunch & snacks (nut-free)
- Refillable water bottle.
- Personal tissues.
- Indoor shoes.
📞 Absences/Lates
- Report via Safe Arrival System before 8:30 a.m.
- Call 1-855-856-7862, online at go.schoolmessenger.ca, or via the app.
🚌 Transportation
- Check bus stop locations/times at schoolbuscity.com.
- Important: Grade 4+ bussing eligibility changes (distance limit increases to 1.6 km).
- K–2 students will receive a bus sticker on Day 1.
- Monitor bus delays online (do not call school).
👋 Entry & Dismissal
- Morning supervision starts 8:15 a.m.
- FDK drop-off in Kindergarten pen; Grades 1–8 meet teachers in schoolyard.
- Kindergarten–Grade 3 dismissal starts 2:40 p.m. Parents may enter schoolyard to pick up for the first few days.
🥪 Lunch
- Nut-free lunches and snacks. See Allergy Alert in Welcome Back Newsletter
- Students eat at their desks, supervised.
👕 Dress Code
- Navy/white tops and bottoms (details provided in checklist).
- No jeans, leggings (unless covered), short shorts, or logoed clothing (except school logo).
- Spirit Wear information coming soon!
⏰ Bell Times
- Start: 8:30 a.m.
- Morning recess: 9:50–10:05 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:25 a.m.–12:25 p.m.
- Afternoon recess: 1:45–2:00 p.m.
- Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.
📲 Technology
- BYOD allowed (laptops, tablets, Chromebooks).
- No cell phones as devices.
- Permission forms required (do not bring devices on first day).
📑 Forms Sent Home (return by September 19)
- Emergency/Medical Forms.
- Student Information Release Form.
- Technology Consent Forms.
👤 Visitors
- Must sign in at main office.
We look forward to working together to ensure a successful year for all of our students. Welcome back, OLHC community!