From the Coyote Den: June 2 - 6, 2025
Family Fun Fair & Jump Rope for Heart - Get Ready for an Exciting June!
Dear Coyote Families,
Get ready for a fantastic month of June at KOTR! We have some exciting events planned, and we're looking forward to celebrating with our amazing school community.
June is a month of significant recognition and celebration within the OCDSB.
For the month of June, all OCDSB schools and buildings will be proudly flying the Pride Flag and celebrating Pride Month. Pride Month in the OCDSB is an important opportunity to celebrate diversity, learn about the achievements and histories of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, acknowledge the many challenges 2SLGBTQ+ communities continue to face, and to reaffirm our unwavering support for all identities as we stand together against discrimination.
June is also National Indigenous History Month, with National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. This month, we encourage all OCDSB staff to continue learning about and celebrating the diversity and brilliance of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and to reflect upon their rich histories and contemporary realities.
KOTR Family Fun Fair - June 19th!
Mark your calendars! Our KOTR Family Fun Fair is just around the corner, happening on Thursday, June 19th, 2025. It's going to be a lively event packed with delicious food, engaging activities, and fantastic prizes!
Basket Raffle - We Need Your Help!
A highlight of the fair is our themed gift basket raffle, with each class creating a unique basket. We'd truly appreciate your support in collecting items to make these baskets spectacular! Please keep an eye out for an email from your child's teacher, which will detail your class's specific theme and provide suggested items. We kindly ask for all contributions to be sent in by Tuesday, June 17th. Your generosity makes a huge difference!
Raffle Tickets & Pizza Orders
Don't forget, you can purchase raffle tickets and even order pizza for the fair through School Cash Online.
Jump Rope for Heart - Tuesday, June 24th!
We're thrilled to announce that KOTR is participating in Jump Rope for Heart! This wonderful fundraiser encourages our students to get active, build healthy habits, and give back to the community.
Why are we participating?
- Supporting Vital Research: The money raised by our school directly helps Heart & Stroke drive crucial heart and brain research. This research saves lives, prevents heart disease and stroke, and provides support to families living with these conditions.
- Inclusive Fun: Jump Rope for Heart is an inclusive event designed for all abilities, helping kids to get moving and discover new and exciting ways to stay active.
Our main Jump Event will take place on Tuesday, June 24th, during the middle block. More information regarding the event schedule will be shared soon.
To learn more about the impact of Jump Rope for Heart, feel free to watch this video shared by Heart & Stroke: https://vimeo.com/1019900823. Please also refer to the attached poster for more details.
Upcoming Events
Please make note of these important dates in June:
- Monday, June 2 - Tuesday, June 3: Grade 7 OPH vaccinations
- All Week (morning): Grade 3 EQAO
- Tuesday, June 3: Will follow a Friday schedule
- Tuesday, June 3: Grade 7 and 8 Track and Field regional tournament at Terry Fox Facility
- Thursday, June 5: Grade 2 Scientists in Schools
- Friday, June 6: Eid al-Adha
- Friday, June 6: PD Day - no school for students
Thank you for your continued support in making KOTRa vibrant and engaging learning environment for our students! We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events.
Take good care,
Erin and Lara
Principal and Vice-Principal
Kars on the Rideau PS
COYOTE CORE VALUES:
Accountability ~ Empathy ~ Integrity ~ Respect ~ Self-Discipline