Odessa Public School

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information for Tiger Families</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Tiger Families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/29cf544d-93aa-488c-b962-b033de951a86" alt="2025December7" width="354" height="472" style="width:354px;height:472px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy December! There will be lots of fun and exciting things happening at school this month. Stay tuned for information coming home each week. Remember to mark your calendars for December 10th so that you can join us for some "Winter Magic" from 5 pm to 7 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The construction continues and there has been some major progress with the paving. Beginning this week, there will be a change in the bus traffic and bus drop off and pick up for our students. This will now occur in between Ernestown ISS and Odessa PS. Drop off for our walking students will now return to the original spot (small gates the front of the school). </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For families dropping off their children, make sure that you go all the way to the circular turnaround. Please do not do u-turns in the middle of the road. This is a serious safety issue. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a map included below for your reference.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There have been a number of cases of respiratory illness over the last two weeks at Odessa PS. The Health Unit has been following this closely and has asked the we include some of the reminder posters about when to stay home as well as what you can do to protect yourself and your family from illness.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our annual food drive begins this week and concludes on Friday, December 12th. Any families wishing to donate to the Food Drive should send the food items into the school and they will be collected in the hallway by the library. Our goal is to collect a minimum of 600 items for the food drive.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, please reach out to us if you have questions or need support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take care,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krista Esford, Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3d6fdd3b-ada8-45ec-926c-973780f3dde1" alt="2025December11" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fe332907-883e-4f97-ae8c-a3c519095035" alt="2025December8" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e75f5f0f-b380-4696-aab0-6d03aebe51e7" alt="2025December1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e275ff0d-de00-4a4d-a5ab-c18fcecc2015" alt="2025December12" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c12dd1e1-dcbc-4595-9a9e-bb01fee6cd15" alt="2025December13" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2217496f-a032-4d7c-88e3-6f38ae49cd28" alt="2025October22" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Lost and Found</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8d5773c2-9701-4d0c-bf8a-f8b7dda2eb1e" alt="2025October23" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-26 Parent Council Meeting #4: Minutes</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting Date: Nov 18, 2025</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time: 6:30- 7:30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: Odessa Public School Library</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Welcome and Introductions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Chairperson’s welcome</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendance:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; - Parents Present: Stacey Waldram, Courtnie Storms, Katie Ramoutar, Rachel Moser, Courtney Sauve; Hailey DaCosta, Lindsay Kerr, Kim Keith, Erin Truesdell</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; - Staff Present: Courtney Bush</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; - Guests: No Guests</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Principal’s Report</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Indigo love of reading grant- they raised over $8,000 for the school. We need to spend the grant money by March 31 at Indigo stores. Administration is working on plans to spend it on classroom and library reading materials.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Thank you to parent council and the lions club for the pumpkin patch pancakes!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Our junior girls and boys volleyball are practicing. The tournament should be next week.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Krista and Courtney have been running bingo/games club for the grades 5 and 6, and grades 3 and 4 from 12:25- 12:45 during second recess. Thank you to parent council for borrowing some of their games.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Thank you to Ms Brooks 5/6 class for running the thoughtful Remembrance Day ceremony.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Progress reports were sent home last Thursday. Thankful to staff for completing and ensuring that communication is happening with homes on student progress.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-PA day Recap- all educators went to a keynote by U of T Faculty. Story telling for safe spaces for critical dialogue. Speaker in the afternoon on AI. Educators also attended workshops on literacy, well being, physical education etc.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Pink shirt day this Friday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-The construction will be handed back over to the school in the coming week(s) to move bussing from the tennis courts to in between the schools. Information will be shared with families on the transition, with drop off and pick up instructions.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-School bus safety presentations start next week.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Jingle walk throughout the village of Odessa on Dec 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- non-perishable food donations requested.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Winter Magic Evening Dec 10</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 5-7. Drop in style.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Treasurer’s Report (FROM OCTOBER MEETING)</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Current balance: [$12,214.23]</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Two classes have accessed a portion of their $400 for field trips.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Next month’s finance report should have the spirit wear revenue on it.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Committee Reports</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pro Grant Application</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1000 for a parent/caregiver involvement, engagement night.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Something physical or wellness related would be good so the parents and kids could participate</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Option: Gould Lake programming- with Dan Moser!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Paint night is another option</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stacey will look into if its possible to do both. Decide before next meeting on event.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; January 13</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is the deadline for the grant.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Email Correspondence</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BAND app- SAC members download app for the offline conversations and planning.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holiday Shop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mix of donated and new bulk supplies.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The shop would be a lot for one day, consider splitting it across two days. [Approved- 2 days]</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Could mix kinders with older class to help with the buying process.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We could create a shopping list for each of the family members they need to buy for.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We should have an option for kids to participate who don’t have the money to spend, like a sponsor a kid option. Or SAC could allocate some money to cover the families who need it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Confirmed Dec 17-18</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2,000 for purchasing new gifts and wrapping/bags for kids to decorate [Approved]</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o&nbsp;&nbsp; If you find something to purchase place it in Erin’s spreadsheet.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Will accept good quality donations of specific items, like small stuffies, mugs, books, hot wheels. Write letter to parents seeking donations by Dec 10</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Courtney will organize student leaders to collect donations from classrooms.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brown craft paper will help for wrapping.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Let Stacey know if you can volunteer on either day, 9-2.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Decide if there needs to be a maximum amount, i.e., $15?</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Spirit Wear</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Order numbers are lower than last year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kindness spirit wear did not meet minimum, so we will buy 3 more shirts and raffle them off [Approved]</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hit min order amounts on all other items.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Poinsettias/Gardens</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do it next year! First two weeks in November.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holiday Night</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No fundraising needed. Open house style/drop in style between 5-7.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun Fair</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Last year was May 23</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This year there is a PA day on May 29, so let’s aim for May 28. Rain date Jun 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> [Approved]</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grant final paperwork submitted from last year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We will want to submit for the Loyalist Grant again this year but for less $ than last year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For next meeting bring ideas of things we can do differently this year. Any improvements from last year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Durham Street Road Closure</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp; Some SAC members attended the township meeting 3 weeks ago. Thanks to their efforts in raising concerns about the actual amount of traffic using Durham street, the township is reconsidering the proposal to close Durham at Main Street.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Similar input was shared from the community on the impact of the construction to the school and community members.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- SAC members attended meeting with Limestone, Loyalist, County and Triboard officials. This meeting was held in regards to the whole concept of the road changes and the school drop off, including the buses. Each entity had changed something in the design that the other party didn’t know about and it was determined that additional planning and traffic volume assessment would be undertaken.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-A traffic counter was added as a result from this meeting. They are doing additional research based on parents’ observations of actual traffic counts.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- School administration is meeting with the township on Thursday and we will know more details following this meeting. This might be the last week of using the tennis courts for busses.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Adjournment</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Time adjourned: [8:15]</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/22568b64-b077-4b64-b434-f096c83a3470" alt="2025December6" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fodessapublicschool.entripyshops.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C9249cf4f26894cf7037408ddf1373da3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638931941822133075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ecy5PgJbemRaTCQDcQW2cVBEJiBGMYvAWoHD3RV%2BZsI%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Public School Spirit Wear eStore</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.loyalist.ca/media/lf4ps1su/autumn-guide.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyalist Township Online Registration Guide</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order Hot Lunch through LunchBox</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="8c734ab0-3399-4236-840e-05e9a7800e18"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="6ee06426-d7c5-4020-9c16-469b0b20dea7"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun Times at Games Club This Week</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/60293e3b-fc25-4a9c-a968-39d61b387c1a" alt="2025December17" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e814c7ea-f713-4aa0-90b1-8bd846bc3e3f" alt="2025December16" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Events for the Calendar </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Success Assembly at 8:30 am, Jingle Bell Walk</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d75f3dd5-4029-488d-bb1d-8476e75b2454" alt="2025December5" width="215" height="287" style="width:215px;height:287px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Winter Magic Evening at Odessa (5pm to 7pm)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> STEM Field Trip (Grade 5)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ESS Concert</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 16th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 17th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Kid's Holiday Shop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Kids Holiday Shop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> PJ Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, December 22nd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- First Day of Winter Break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, January 5th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- First Day Back to School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10 North St.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa, Ontario, K0H2H0</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">613-386-3022</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odesa@limestone.on.ca</span><br><img src="/images/50ffcf70-7ef1-46f4-a824-35d7c4f9a68e" alt="Odessa1" width="187" height="187" style="width:187px;height:187px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit us on the web at </span><a href="https://www.odessa.limestone.on.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odessa.limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p 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<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information for Tiger Families</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Tiger Families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/8316be7c-2067-4a42-a6eb-125946b480db" alt="2025November28" width="410" height="307" style="width:410px;height:307px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is hard to believe that there are only four weeks until the Winter Break. We have lots of fun activities planned in the lead up to the break. On Wednesday, December 10th, we will be welcoming families into the school from 5 pm to 7 pm for an evening of Winter Magic. Families will have the opportunity to tour the school and vote for their favourite classroom door decorations, complete a school wide scavenger hunt, enjoy treats and hot chocolate in the gym and go on a horse drawn carriage ride in the community. This event is completely free for families. We are looking forward to an opportunity to celebrate the incoming winter season with our community. We will be encouraging families to bring a non-perishable food item to donate if they are able.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our annual food drive will begin on Monday, December 1st and conclude on Friday, December 12th. Any families wishing to donate to the Food Drive should send the food items into the school and they will be collected in the hallway by the library. It would be helpful if families could ensure that the items they are sending in are not past the expiration date. Thank you in advance for your donations to this important cause.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are looking for donations of new or gently used mittens. Please send them in with your child or drop them off at the office. We appreciate any support that we can get so that we have a stock of mittens for those that need them.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, please reach out to us if you have questions or need support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take care,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krista Esford, Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e75f5f0f-b380-4696-aab0-6d03aebe51e7" alt="2025December1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2217496f-a032-4d7c-88e3-6f38ae49cd28" alt="2025October22" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fc9f9462-b480-4615-b760-4fe3183bab9d" alt="2025November13" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Lost and Found</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/8d5773c2-9701-4d0c-bf8a-f8b7dda2eb1e" alt="2025October23" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Links for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fodessapublicschool.entripyshops.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C9249cf4f26894cf7037408ddf1373da3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638931941822133075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ecy5PgJbemRaTCQDcQW2cVBEJiBGMYvAWoHD3RV%2BZsI%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Public School Spirit Wear eStore</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.loyalist.ca/media/lf4ps1su/autumn-guide.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyalist Township Online Registration Guide</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order Hot Lunch through LunchBox</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="8c734ab0-3399-4236-840e-05e9a7800e18"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="6ee06426-d7c5-4020-9c16-469b0b20dea7"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Events for the Calendar </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, November 24th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Bus Safety Presentations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, November 27th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Photo Retake Day (Class Photos Taken Today)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 4th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Junior Girls and Boys Volleyball Tournament at NDSS</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Success Assembly at 8:30 am, Jingle Bell Walk</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Winter Magic Evening at Odessa (5pm to 7pm)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> STEM Field Trip (Grade 5)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ESS Concert</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 16th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 17th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Kid's Holiday Shop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Kids Holiday Shop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> PJ Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, December 22nd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- First Day of Winter Break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, January 5th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- First Day Back to School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10 North St.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa, Ontario, K0H2H0</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">613-386-3022</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odesa@limestone.on.ca</span><br><img src="/images/50ffcf70-7ef1-46f4-a824-35d7c4f9a68e" alt="Odessa1" width="187" height="187" style="width:187px;height:187px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit us on the web at </span><a href="https://www.odessa.limestone.on.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odessa.limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information for Tiger Families</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Tiger Families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/4fc5e7a4-2099-4632-b096-bcd31acf35f5" alt="2025November16" width="225" height="169" style="width:225px;height:169px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last week, Mrs. Brooks Grade 5/6 class organized and ran the Remembrance Day Assembly for the school. Our student leaders did a beautiful job creating an engaging assembly that delivered important Remembrance Day messages. Our Grade 6 students represented Odessa Public School and our community at the Wilton Cenataph.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Public School prides itself on being a community focused school that welcomes everyone into our building. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important that you check in at the office when you arrive at the school with your child or to pick them up</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Moving forward, when a child is dropped off late, school staff will escort Kindergarten students to class and older students will be sent to their classroom on their own. For safety reasons, we are not to have family members in the hallways of the school while classes are in session. Thank you for understanding and respecting this important safety protocol.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are looking for donations of new or gently used mittens. Please send them in with your child or drop them off at the office. We appreciate any support that we can get so that we have a stock of mittens for those that need them.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, please reach out to us if you have questions or need support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take care,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krista Esford, Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b43fb036-91d0-43d0-a201-92c2de07b3d0" alt="2025November27" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2217496f-a032-4d7c-88e3-6f38ae49cd28" alt="2025October22" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fc9f9462-b480-4615-b760-4fe3183bab9d" alt="2025November13" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Lost and Found</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/8d5773c2-9701-4d0c-bf8a-f8b7dda2eb1e" alt="2025October23" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Links for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fodessapublicschool.entripyshops.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C9249cf4f26894cf7037408ddf1373da3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638931941822133075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ecy5PgJbemRaTCQDcQW2cVBEJiBGMYvAWoHD3RV%2BZsI%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Public School Spirit Wear eStore</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.loyalist.ca/media/lf4ps1su/autumn-guide.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyalist Township Online Registration Guide</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order Hot Lunch through LunchBox</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="8c734ab0-3399-4236-840e-05e9a7800e18"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="6ee06426-d7c5-4020-9c16-469b0b20dea7"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Events for the Calendar </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/3d75b68e-9f4e-48f7-aaa6-84931f518b83" alt="2025November10" width="203" height="270" style="width:203px;height:270px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, November 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- School Council Meeting @ 6:30 pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, November 20th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Grade 5/6 and Grade 6 STEM Field Trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, November 21st</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Pink Shirt Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, November 24th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Bus Safety Presentations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, November 27th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Photo Retake Day (Class Photos Taken Today)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Jingle Bell Walk</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Winter Magic Evening at Odessa (5pm to 7pm)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10 North St.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa, Ontario, K0H2H0</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">613-386-3022</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odesa@limestone.on.ca</span><br><img src="/images/50ffcf70-7ef1-46f4-a824-35d7c4f9a68e" alt="Odessa1" width="187" height="187" style="width:187px;height:187px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit us on the web at </span><a href="https://www.odessa.limestone.on.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odessa.limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>