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Staples continues BYOD program for SCDSB familieshttp://ovl.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/82Staples continues BYOD program for SCDSB families<p>​​​Staples is continuing to offer a BYOD program for SCDSB families, to provide affordable options for families considering a technology purchase. <br><br>Information about the program, including product details and how to order, is available below. If you have questions about the program, please contact your nearest Staples store.<br><br><a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/BYOD_SpecialEducationOffer_Simcoe_EN.PDF">Staples ​BYOD program lett​er​​​</a></p>
Scheduled system maintenance - Dec. 29-31http://ovl.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/81Scheduled system maintenance - Dec. 29-31<p>​Please be advised that the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is performing planned maintenance on its network and systems <strong>between 5 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2017 and 5 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2017</strong><strong>.</strong> <strong>The SCDSB website, Learning Centres website and school websites will be affected</strong>, with periods of unavailability. </p>
Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of June 26-30, 2017http://ovl.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/137Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of June 26-30, 2017<p></p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><p style="text-align:center;">​ </p><p style="text-align:center;">Monday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><ul><li>Rain Date for Jump Rope for Heart</li><li>Breakfast Club is finished for the year – will start again in September 2017.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Grade 1 to Victoria Park (9:30am-3:00pm)</li><li>Kindergarten (Spurr/Grigg-Mori and Clark/Crawford classes) to Hillcrest Park (9:00-11:00am)</li><li>Rain date for Hoops for Heart</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Rainbows Celebrate Me Day (12:50-1:30pm)</li><li>OVL Graduation Ceremony (6:00-8:00pm)</li><li>Term 2 Reports go home (3:10pm)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>OVL Character Assembly  (9:00-10:30am)</li></ul><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Friday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>PD Day – No School for Student</li></ul><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Enjoy the Summer Holiday!</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
SCDSB partners with Dell and Staples to provide affordable technology optionshttp://ovl.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/74SCDSB partners with Dell and Staples to provide affordable technology options<p>​The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is excited to announce two partnerships for the 2017-18 school year. The SCDSB has worked with Dell Canada and Staples to provide affordable options for families considering a technology purchase. Both programs are approved by the SCDSB.<br><br>Information about both programs, including product details and how to order, is available below. If you have questions about the programs, please contact either a Dell Education Advisor or your nearest Staples store, as appropriate.<br><br><a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/SimcoeCountyDSB-Dell%20BYOD_June2017.pdf">Dell Canada BYOD program letter</a><br><a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/SchoolToolsBYOD_SimcoeLetter_EN.pdf">Staples BYOD program letter</a><br> <br></p>
Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of June 12 -16, 2017http://ovl.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/136Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of June 12 -16, 2017<table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><p style="text-align:center;">​ </p><p style="text-align:center;">Monday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><ul><br><li>FDK Parent Seminar in library (3:15pm)</li><li>EA Meeting in staffroom (3:20-3:45pm)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Junior Track & Field at TLSS (9:00am-3:00pm)</li><li> Girlstrong (3:15-4:30pm)</li><li>Lockdown Practice (12:30pm) </li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Neema Children's Choir in gym (9:00-10:00am)</li><li>Take Action Fair – Mr. Vandenberg's Class (Library)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Girlstrong 3Km Run at Tudhope Park (4:30-6:00pm)</li><li>Wildlife Obstacle Course (9:00am-3:00pm)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Friday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Advanced Strings (8:00-8:545am)</li><li>Wildlife Obstacle Course (9:00am-3:00pm) </li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>
Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of May 29 – June 2, 2017http://ovl.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/135Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of May 29 – June 2, 2017<p></p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Monday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><ul><li></li><li>EQAO testing</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>EQAO Testing </li><li>Girlstrong (3:15-4:30pm)</li><li>Junior Track & Field Practice (8:00-8:40am)</li><li>FDK to Opera House</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>EQAO Testing</li><li>Junior Track & Field Practice (8:00-8:40am)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>EQAO Catch-Up Day</li><li>Girlstrong (3:15-4:30pm)</li><li>Grade to Geneva Park </li><li>Gr.1 Swimming at YMCA </li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Friday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>EQAO Catch-Up Day</li><li>Advanced Strings Practice (8:00-8:50am)</li><li>Grade 7/8 Immunizations in Oval Office</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>
Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of May 23 -26, 2017http://ovl.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/134Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of May 23 -26, 2017<table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Monday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><p> </p><ul><li>Victoria Day – No School</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Girlstrong</li><li>Junior Track & Field Practice</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>EQAO Testing </li><li>Grade 8 Trip to Muskoka Woods</li><li>Junior Track & Field Practice</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;">​Thursday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>EQAO Testing</li><li>Girlstrong </li><li>Grade 8 Trip to Muskoka Woods</li><li>Grade 1 Swimming at YMCA</li><li>Junior Track & Field Practice</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;">Friday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>EQAO Testing</li><li>Advanced Strings Practice</li><li>Grade 8 trip to Muskoka Woods</li><li>Character Ed Assembly at 1:30pm</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>
Ministry of Education seeks online engagement regarding implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Frameworkhttp://ovl.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/72Ministry of Education seeks online engagement regarding implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework<div>​​The Ontario Ministry of Education is working with researchers to gather feedback and input to inform the development of the Third Progress Report on the implementation of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework.  <br><br>Students, parents/guardians and families, teaching and nonteaching staff, Indigenous communities, organizations and partners, and school boards are invited to participate in an online survey and/or online focus groups to capture successes and help to identify promising practices and opportunities to provide further support to enhance the achievement and well-being of Indigenous students.   <br><br>Third Progress Report - <a href="https://sondages.outsidesoft.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=6A64A645-0C53-4CFF-9495-6E1A5E830F36">English survey</a></div><div>Troisième Rapport D’Étape - <a href="https://sondages.outsidesoft.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=6A64A645-0C53-4CFF-9495-6E1A5E830F36&idlang=FR">French survey​</a>  <br><br></div><div>It is important to note that:</div><div><ul><li>​​​Participation in this survey is voluntary.  </li><li>This survey is confidential. That means that all answers will be combined anonymously (without any identifying information) with the answers received from other participants. No one who sees the answers will be able to link them to any individual person.   </li><li>Anyone can stop doing this survey at any time without any repercussions.</li></ul></div><div>All stakeholders are invited to participate in the online focus groups. To participate, RSVP to thirdprogressreport@gmail.com indicating which session you would like to attend. Please note that while we will make efforts to accommodate everyone spaces are limited to 10-12 people per session on a first come, first served basis.  <br><br></div><div><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Students</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Parents/Guardians</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Teaching/Non-Teaching Staff</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Indigenous Organizations & Partners</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, May 23 </p><p style="text-align:center;">8-9pm EST (English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 12 7:30-8:30 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, May 25 6-7pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1   2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1   7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 15 7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Friday, June 2</p><p style="text-align:center;">2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 19   7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday, June 21</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 15 7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 8    2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 19   7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;"> (French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 26</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, June 20</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, June 27</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)​</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Indigenous Education Office of the Ministry of Education would be pleased to respond to any questions you may have regarding the process of engagement and data collection to inform the development of the Third Progress Report. Please send any questions directly to Jennifer Feasby, Manager Education Policy and Programs Unit (Jennifer.Feasby@ontario.ca).<br><br><br></div><div><br></div>
Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of May 15 -19, 2015http://ovl.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/133Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of May 15 -19, 2015<table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><p style="text-align:center;">​ </p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;">Monday<br></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><ul><li>SMDHU Dental Screening </li><li>Early Intervention Meetings (9:30am – 3:30pm)</li><li>Intermediate Musical Dress Rehearsal in gym (3:30-6:00pm)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>SMDHU Dental Screening</li><li>Girlstrong (3:15 -4:30pm)</li><li>Grade 3 Swim to Survive at YMCA (1:50 – 2:40pm)</li><li>Intermediate Musical Presentation to Primary Classes (11:10am -12:50pm)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Neema Chidren's Choir (9:00 -10:00am)</li><li>Intermediate Musical Presentation to J/I classes (11:10am – 12:50pm)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Girlstrong (3:15 - 4:30pm)</li><li>Grade 1 Swimming at YMCA (1:30 – 3:00pm)</li><li>Intermediate Musical Performance (6:00 – 8:00pm)</li><li>Jump Rope for Heart Assembly (11:20am - 12:00pm)</li><li>OFD Smoke House Visit (9:00am - 3:00pm)</li><li>SO Visit to OVL (9:00am -12:00pm)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Friday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>PD Day – No School for the Kids</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>
Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of MaY 8-12, 2017http://ovl.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/132Lion's Oval Public School The Week Ahead Week of MaY 8-12, 2017<p></p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Monday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><ul><li>​EA meeting in library (3:20-3:45pm)Girls<br></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;">​Tuesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Girlstrong (3:15-4:30pm)</li><li>Grade 3 Swim to Survive at YMCA (1:50-2:40pm)</li><li>IPRC Meetings at OVL (9:00am -12:30pm)</li><li>Intermediate Musical Rehearsal (3:15-5:00pm)</li><li>Jr. Girls' BBall Practice (3:15-4:30pm)</li><li>OPP Kids Graduation Ceremony at Opera House (11:00-2:00pm</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>PE Visit to OSS - Grade 5 (Clark) (1:00-2:30pm)<br></li><li>Arts Night (3:20-6:30pm)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Arts Night Class Visits (9:00am-12:50pm)</li><li>Girlstrong (3:15-4:30pm)</li><li>Grade 1 Swimming at YMCA (1:30-3:00pm)</li><li>Intermediate Musical Rehearsal in LC (3:30-5:00pm)</li><li>Jr. Girls' BBall Tournament at Rama MASK (12:00-6:00pm)  </li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;">Friday</p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><ul><li>Grade 7 Field Trip to Ste. Marie (9:00am-3:00pm)</li><li>Intermediate Musical Dress Rehearsal in gym (3:15-5:00pm)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>