Information for Families
Dear Tiger Families,
It is hard to believe that we are into the fourth week of school already. There is lots of learning happening in the classrooms and we are excited about some of the upcoming events. Hopefully, you received the email regarding the book exchange which will be happening on Thursday, October 2nd. We are asking families that are able to donate gently used books and each student will get an opportunity to choose a book to take home and keep on the day of the exchange. It is our hope that this not only encourages a love of reading but also reinforces the importance of reusing books and other items that we no longer need.
The School Council met for the first time last week. It was wonderful to meet the dedicated group of volunteers that came out for the meeting. Congratulations to the following individuals who will make up the Odessa School Council Executive for the 2025-26 School Year:
Chair: Stacey Waldram
Treasurer: Kim Keith
Secretary: Katie Ramoutar
Fundraising Coordinator: Erin Truesdell and Hayley DaCosta
Events Coordinator: Courtney Storms
PIC Member: Emily Wilkinson
Communications Lead: Erin Truesdell
Please remember that families are welcome to attend school council meetings regularly throughout the year and they do not need to hold an official role on the council. The School Council has included their year end report for the 2024-25 School Year in this week's Family Update (see below).
As always, please reach out to us if you have questions or need support.
Take care,
Krista Esford, Principal
Important Links for Families
Odessa Public School Spirit Wear eStore
School Day
Loyalist Township Online Registration Guide
Odessa Tigers Run For Terry Fox
On Friday, September 26th the entire school will participate in the School Terry Fox Run. Please consider using the link below to make a donation to this important cause.
https://schools.terryfox.ca/OdessaPSOdessa
Odessa Public School Love of Reading Fundraiser
Our school was selected to participate in the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation's annual Adopt a School fundraiser! Every dollar raised in-store at Indigo Kingston between September 5 - October 5, 2025 will go DIRECTLY to our school to help fill our shelves with new and diverse books. Thank you so much for supporting our school and for helping to inspire a love of reading in our students! We are excited to be hosting a literacy week at Odessa to celebrate the final week of the Love of Reading Fundraiser. Please see the infographic below for a list of events.
To learn more and donate, please visit: Indigo Love of Reading Foundation - Odessa Public School.
Events for the Calendar
Thursday, September 25: Odessa Open House from 5:30 to , Milk Orders Due in School Day
Friday, September 26: Terry Fox Run, Last Day to Bring in books for the Book Exchange
Monday, September 29th: Milk Delivery Begins (Must be ordered in School Day), Be a "FAN" of Reading (Wear Sports Attire)
Tuesday, September 30th- Orange Shirt Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day
Wednesday, October 1st- Reading Makes you "Bright" (wear bright colours)
Thursday, October 2nd- Hats Off to Reading Day (wear your favourite hat), Book Exchange
Friday, October 3rd- Dress like Your Favourite Character or Wear a Shirt with Words
Friday, October 10: PA Day (no school today)
Monday, October 13: Thanksgiving (no school today)
Wednesday, October 15: IEPs Go Home Today, Region 2 Cross Country Meet
Tuesday, October 21: School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, October 28: Grade 1 classes to Gould Lake
Friday, October 31: Progress Reports Due to the Office
Contact Us
10 North St.
Odessa, Ontario, K0H2H0
613-386-3022
odesa@limestone.on.ca
Visit us on the web at odessa.limestone.on.ca