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Polson Family Update: May 17, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you are enjoying a wonderful Victoria Day long weekend! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a8f3e28c-a1e6-402e-adb4-14cb5c46afd2?fingerprint=ppb20260517172756" alt="IMG 1298" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Organization 2026-27</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The staffing process for the coming school year is underway! LDSB has approved the following organization for Ecole Polson Park PS as follows.</span></h3><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">English</strong></b></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">French Immersion</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1.      JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2.      JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3.      1/2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4.      2/3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5.      3/4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6.      4/5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7.      5/6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8.      6</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1.      JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2.      JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3.      JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4.      1FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5.      1FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6.      2FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7.      2/3FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8.      3FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9.      4FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10. 5FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11. 6FI</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, this organization is based on projected numbers and may be adjusted in September once our actual registration numbers are confirmed.  As staffing continues, teacher assignments will be confirmed in the coming weeks.  We will share teacher assignments in June.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2baef6bf-98e6-430a-9d76-44474fc80209?fingerprint=ppb20260517220602" alt="IMG 1300" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mme Pacheco is Retiring!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is with mixed emotions that I share with you the news of my upcoming retirement at the end of this school year.  Although I am looking forward to travelling and spending some more time with my family, I will miss this beautiful school community and the staff, students, and families that make it so special. Thank you so much for your collaboration and support over these past four years at Polson!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m pleased to announce that Mme Sara Wellwood will be returning to Polson as the new principal next year and that Mme Tiiu will be staying on as vice-principal!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Building  & Student Moves 2026-27</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our educators put a great deal of thought into student class placements and take many factors into account including student strengths, areas of need, and peer groupings that will maximize learning when we build our class cohorts. We also value additional information that parents and caregivers may want to share about their child, but we ask that this should focus on aspects of your child’s learning profile rather than requests for a specific teacher.  Please be assured that all our teachers offer rich educational opportunities for students at Polson. We have worked hard to implement consistency in effective instructional practices at Polson.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Moving Schools or Switching Programs?</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">family is moving,</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and your child will be attending a new school in September, please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contact the school as soon as possible</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> so that we can remove  support a smooth transition for next year. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are considering a program </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">move for your child from French Immersion to English</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, please reach out to our school team prior to the end of the year to consult with us about options and supports available that will help you make an informed decision. Please be aware that students may be in our catchment area for French Immersion but not for the regular program. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/763754cf-b79b-46f3-9bba-fe6a4d3dff9a?fingerprint=ppb20260517173107" alt="IMG 1296" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Matilda </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dazzles!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some classes were able to attended one of the performances of the Bottle House Productions play, </strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Matilda</strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and they gave rave reviews! We are so proud of three Polson students were a part of the cast of of 35 performers in this fantastic production.  Congratulations to Charlee, Aashan, Ariana who after 41/2 months of training and rehearsal, performed in14 shows over two weeks that showcased their singing, dancing and acting talents.  Bravo!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/3cdb6d69-cad7-4eca-8b61-44f5759ae279?fingerprint=ppb20260517172849" alt="IMG 1297" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mme Chatterson's grade 3 and 4 students apply their numeracy strategies to manage their money more efficiently and solve financial literacy problems!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce?fingerprint=ppb20260329164739" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="242" height="132" style="width:242px;height:132px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3 & 6 students are preparing to write the primary and junior assessments in reading, writing and mathematics.  At Polson, we will administer these assessments on May 25</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -May 28</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. And June 2</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">nd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -June 5</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We encourage your child to be present st school when their scheduled assessment dates, but students who are absent will be able to write the assessment on another date during the window.  Please reach out to your child’s teacher if your child has any conflicts or if you have any questions.   If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions or need support with registration, please contact The Food Sharing Project office by emailing info@foodsharingproject.org or calling 613-530-3514.</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  See this week’s menu below:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/63ec9ce8-e718-4447-ab72-78ce32e85b01?fingerprint=ppb20260517172435" alt="Burrito Bowl options Spring 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pizza orders will be delivered on Wednesday, May 20</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at first nutrition break.  A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fa8978f4-86e2-47d7-bd23-e5c01ba65549?fingerprint=ppb20260510145926" alt="5" width="252" height="315" style="width:252px;height:315px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter Day! May 20th -Words Matter Day!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter Day</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  will focus on the impact of positive language. This special day is all about lifting each other up, reflecting on the power of our words, and building school communities rooted in respect, empathy, and inclusion.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join the celebration on May 20th by wearing a kind or encouraging message as we explore the importance of how our words matter through classroom and school activities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year’s theme:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Say it Forward”</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fdb55284-db90-4548-b2d1-4e3d57d2767f?fingerprint=ppb20260419160158" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 19 095901" width="253" height="164" style="width:253px;height:164px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Fun Fair -Volunteers needed!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun Fair is coming up on June 11 and we can't wait!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As you know, this is a big event and we rely on volunteers like you to make it happen. You really showed up for Polson last year and we'd love to see that spirit again next month! Please fill out the  </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfb_yPIL_LZoKijT8nibdEoFPgGQaoSFFnrbjmGzh2wUXBq3w%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C4d01ff7d629d489884aa08deb1397d97%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639143057697168395%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Exu7PE5%2FIn0Y89%2FuApzeelIBX5uF0KvjIA8%2BjSg8t9E%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb_yPIL_LZoKijT8nibdEoFPgGQaoSFFnrbjmGzh2wUXBq3w/viewform?usp=dialog. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026 Fun Fair volunteer sign-up form</span></a><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dpublish-editor&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C4d01ff7d629d489884aa08deb1397d97%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639143057697190349%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Xr42BSzQQPambVbSBi3Pwdf8LBMpQUjrVIQnagZl7xk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to let us know when you're available and consider </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C4d01ff7d629d489884aa08deb1397d97%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639143057697209549%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nT6T3e3KfQyyqtH%2BYlDV%2BaAcLoYr0HaYt2eZP6aRkpw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg/viewform?usp=dialog. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contributing to the bake sale</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> as well.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for all that you do to support our school community. Feel free to pass this sign-up form along to anyone in the Polson community who might be interested in helping out, including high school students who need volunteer hours.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Can't wait!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah E</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Chair</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/c62a6438-3a47-4697-90e3-4ae2299f045b?fingerprint=ppb20260510155522" alt="image (1)" width="136" height="134" style="width:136px;height:134px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Panthers ultimate frisbees $20. Please contact the school if you would like to make a purchase.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5bce2b9d-e6f5-4b9c-921c-36e571ad4dcb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013844" alt="favicon" width="100" height="124" style="width:100px;height:124px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement & Climate Survey</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236853579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vuiMyqib%2BC7eJUd%2FCevIUfsOpw4ElBwIbZ75A9NKfSE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236895409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fe0vGuQ1CXespWAO%2F0UzhmVOHlhijt7dmDpxFQq7Ojw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">                </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236917462%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SsjMvhif33JJwW0npZvMQU2KGLzJpO5LlRqlTVXAHks%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: yellow; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May/mai Asian Heritage Month, Canadian Jewish Heritage Month</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18, 2026 — Victoria Day (Schools Closed) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/eb6a85f5-29d4-4eae-8bf9-5ba231d7da9b?fingerprint=ppb20260517180238" alt="victoria day" width="176" height="176" style="width:176px;height:176px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Victoria Day! No classes today, so do something fun outside!  </strong></b></h2></td></tr><tr style="height: 200.667px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 19, 2026 -Day 1</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair, LDSB Learning Partner</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate frisbee practice - 8:15am</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Student Council Meeting first recess </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 20, 2026-Day 2 </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fa8978f4-86e2-47d7-bd23-e5c01ba65549?fingerprint=ppb20260510145926" alt="5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       WORDS MATTER DAY </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Say it Forward" T-Shirt Motto Spirit Day! Words are powerful, so spread positivity by wearing a kind or encouraging message today!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Cycle Kingston presentations all day </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Blommesteyn and Chatterson to Loyalist Gymnastics Club –pm</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Little Caesars Pizza delivery at first nutrition break </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 21, 2026 —Day 3</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Shavuot (Judaism)</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Grade 6 Boys & Co-ed soccer tournament -Go Panthers!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate frisbee practice - 8:15am</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Reading & Running Club after school </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 22, 2026 — Day 4</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shavuot (Judaism) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d366d7cc-c417-45fa-b505-65c067509b21?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="panther 2" width="229" height="173" style="width:229px;height:173px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Polson Pride Friday-Wear your school colours, Panthers!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready delivery at second nutrition break </span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -May 28</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> & June 2-June 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Polson grade 3 and 6 students writing EQAO assessments</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> & May 28</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Polson Lip Sync Performances</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming up in June</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Polson Fun Fair! -more info to come!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discovering Kindergarten Open House:  June 17</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -4-6 pm</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Grade 6 Celebration -4:45-5:45 pm</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/9cc84b5b-98a4-4338-85d3-6af6cdc10052?fingerprint=ppb20260504133413" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 04 093345" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/723b7094-d1b6-43a6-8746-9f58eef037e9?fingerprint=ppb20260215161026" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2c71aadf-5bfb-4d39-8aff-837f051c676d?fingerprint=ppb20260510160017" alt="ASUS Camps Advertisement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

2026-05-17 18:32:08.264 +0000 UTC

Polson Family Update: May 10, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: May 10, 2026</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c7815d97-f11e-45f0-bd71-202a2cb80728?fingerprint=ppb20260510162405" alt="mom" width="169" height="123" style="width:169px;height:123px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Mothers Day to all moms and caregivers in our community!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f2c30bc0-33be-4188-9f73-655ac6b6174d?fingerprint=ppb20260510155318" alt="IMG 1191" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At our assembly, we recognized students for their Track & Field and attendance. We also wrapped up our Mental Health Awareness Week and enjoyed a little celebration of dance!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go Panthers!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to our students who represented our school at basketball tournaments and the LCVI Road Race this week.  We are so proud of your efforts and achievements.  Thank you so much to all staff coaches and parent volunteers who have encouraged and supported our student athletes!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/721966fc-0015-4b07-b345-db8f34169dc0?fingerprint=ppb20260510161259" alt="IMG 1058" width="133" height="177" style="width:133px;height:177px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Au revoir Mme Brockwell! </strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Friday, we said farewell to a wonderful education assistant, Angela Brockwell, as she begins her studies to become a teacher. We will miss her and we wish her all the best. We will be welcoming Mme Robitaille Murphy to our Polson EA team for the remainder of the year.</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Lip Sync Performance May 27-28!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are delighted that 45 different groups of students wish to perform in this fun event! As last year, the performance will be split into two different days in order to accommodate all the performers and audience in our gym. Grade 6 groups will perform on both days and younger students will  be assigned one day. If your child is performing and they have a conflict on one of the dates, please inform their teacher so that we can schedule them appropriately. The shows will begin at 2:15pm and parents are welcome to attend. </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d86bf21c-7cef-4c6f-afa6-242d61aa62eb?fingerprint=ppb20260510155353" alt="IMG 1186" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for all you to to support our students and school!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5bce2b9d-e6f5-4b9c-921c-36e571ad4dcb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013844" alt="favicon" width="100" height="124" style="width:100px;height:124px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement & Climate Survey</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236853579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vuiMyqib%2BC7eJUd%2FCevIUfsOpw4ElBwIbZ75A9NKfSE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236895409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fe0vGuQ1CXespWAO%2F0UzhmVOHlhijt7dmDpxFQq7Ojw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">                </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236917462%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SsjMvhif33JJwW0npZvMQU2KGLzJpO5LlRqlTVXAHks%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c62a6438-3a47-4697-90e3-4ae2299f045b?fingerprint=ppb20260510155522" alt="image (1)" width="150" height="149" style="width:150px;height:149px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate Frisbees for Sale!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring weather brings ultimate frisbee! As staff plan for another fun season of playing ultimate, families are reminded that Polson Park discs are available to purchase for $20. Please contact your child’s classroom teacher to order!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7356618d-9e3b-4899-899b-c13b79e8b99f?fingerprint=ppb20260510165129" alt="IMG 1193" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students, teachers and LDSB tutors at Polson have been planning and preparing for primary and junior provincial assessments in reading, writing, & math. This helps us know what to expect and builds confidence!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce?fingerprint=ppb20260329164739" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="145" height="78" style="width:145px;height:78px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Polson, provincial assessments will be administered from May 25</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -May 28</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. And June 2</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">nd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -June 5</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We encourage your child to be present st school when their scheduled assessment dates, but students who are absent will be able to write the assessment on another date during the window.  Please reach out to your child’s teacher if your child has any conflicts or if you have any questions.   If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Math Practice at Home with Knowledgehook</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Knowledgehook is a secure, online tool designed to provide useful information to help guide the next steps in instruction during the learning process.  Students at Polson have been using Knowledgehook in conjunction with other tools in order to reinforce learning and to apply their skills in a format that is reflective of Ontario Curriculum expectations and the format for EQAO assessments.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a parent, you can connect to your child’s account and be part of supporting and understanding their learning journey. Your child’s teacher may have already shared their code with you earlier this year, but please reach out if you would like to connect to your child’s account.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions or need support with registration, please contact The Food Sharing Project office by emailing info@foodsharingproject.org or calling 613-530-3514.</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  See this week’s menu below for Friday, May 8th:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><img src="/images/16406861-ef55-44cf-8673-715834ec8fde?fingerprint=ppb20260510144855" alt="Caesar Salad options 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Subway sub orders will be delivered on Wednesday, May 13</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at first nutrition break.  A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c9cc5f78-7347-44d1-8bd6-3f98b14a8363?fingerprint=ppb20260510155841" alt="IMG 1188" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: yellow; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May/mai Asian Heritage Month, Canadian Jewish Heritage Month </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 11, 2026 -Day 1</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome to placement student,  Laura Gillam!</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Day 2 Vesak/Wesak (Buddhism) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Blue Marble workshop “Habitats” 9:30 – 10:30 Mme Fischer, 12pm – 1pm Mme Astrid </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 13, 2026 -Day 3</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Blue Marble workshop “Habitats” 9:30 – 10:30 Van Galen, 12pm – 1pm Mme Emilie </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair, LDSB Leaning Partner</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Subway lunch delivery at first recess</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr style="height: 102px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Day 4</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Running & Reading Club after school</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 15, 2026-Day 5 </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d366d7cc-c417-45fa-b505-65c067509b21?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="panther 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Polson Pride Friday</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready Delivery at second nutrition break</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharin St. Clair LDSB Learning Partner</span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fa8978f4-86e2-47d7-bd23-e5c01ba65549?fingerprint=ppb20260510145926" alt="5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Victoria Day Holiday</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 20</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">nd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Words Matter Day! May 20th -Words Matter Day!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://harmony.ca/wm/words-matter-day-2/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-1" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -May 28</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> & June 2-June 5</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Polson grade 3 and 6 students writing EQAO assessments</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> & May 28</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Polson Lip Sync Performances</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming up in June</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Polson Fun Fair! -more info to come!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discovering Kindergarten Open House:  June 17</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -4-6 pm</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Grade 6 Celebration -4:45-5:45 pm</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MAY HIVE ACTIVITIES</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See below for HIVE (Healthy Individuals, Vibrant Environments) activities brought to you by LDSB and KCHC! See the </span><a href="https://kchc.ca/events/hive-healthy-individuals-vibrant-environments/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for more details.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9cc84b5b-98a4-4338-85d3-6af6cdc10052?fingerprint=ppb20260504133413" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 04 093345" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/570c6bf8-5e4a-45a7-be2a-750c40f9c236?fingerprint=ppb20260215161011" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

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Polson Family Update: May 3, 2026

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: May 3, 2026</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/97f47531-3985-46a0-802a-ab97ed9e878e?fingerprint=ppb20260503141642" alt="IMG 0793 (2)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our first full week in May is a busy one! Don’t forget that Monday is May the 4</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Day and students are invited to express their Star Wars or "spacey" style.  This week is Teacher Week. Thank you to all of our amazing educators at Polson for all you do in the classroom and beyond! This is also Mental Health Awareness week, and staff will highlight habits that that promote health and well-being. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/0750c6b4-bae2-4174-ba81-5848505d40f8?fingerprint=ppb20260421183634" alt="2026 04 17 Mental Health Week E Newsletter Graphic (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Merci -Thank You Volunteers!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful to our volunteers who help out through the year to support wonderful activities and opportunities for our students including athletics, field trips, fundraising, and parent council and so much more! We hope you can join us for a small gathering to show our appreciation!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/804f9705-b2e7-48c0-b1a9-345da4e809bc?fingerprint=ppb20260502134726" alt="1000059393" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go Panthers!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Good luck to our junior basketball players  who are off to their divisional tournament and to all of our runners who are participating in the LCVI Road Race! </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6fc18768-b4ab-4c90-b004-443c8610f38b?fingerprint=ppb20260503141630" alt="IMG 0792 (2)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Track & Field Day</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all Grades 3 to 6 students who participated in our Polson Track & Field Day and to those top finishers who have qualified for the regional track and field meet! It was a beautiful day full of exciting running, jumping, climbing, and parachuting events for all! Special thanks to Mr. Ormiston for organizing this special day and to our staff and parent/caregiver volunteer coaches/station leaders! We also are grateful to Coach Boyce and Coach Valberg, and the student leaders from Calvin Park who helped us with our event. Merci to our parent council for the treats!</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/25e9280b-bd77-4987-bc35-cfe5f505f761?fingerprint=ppb20260503173934" alt="processed 7075ABEA 9295 4E88 A609 FBC65CA92B51" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/88d18dd7-e84d-4cf7-9a9c-fb838aad0eaa?fingerprint=ppb20260503173933" alt="processed 9853322B 4E32 4478 8EAD 69D3624173AE" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson @ Elementary Sports Festival</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all athletes who represented Polson at the Elementary Sports Festival at LCVI last week! All athletes played hard and had fun!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2887be58-97b1-4149-806f-8c0841784b45?fingerprint=ppb20260504002718" alt="IMG 0949" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ea71396d-5837-45be-b90c-318f6c8ae1ac?fingerprint=ppb20260504001704" alt="IMG 0953" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce?fingerprint=ppb20260329164739" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="159" height="87" style="width:159px;height:87px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3 & 6 students are preparing to write the primary and junior assessments in reading, writing and mathematics in June.  We are happy to welcome Mackenzie Charron & Charlotte Cantarutti, LDSB tutors who will be helping students prepare for the assessments.  If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5bce2b9d-e6f5-4b9c-921c-36e571ad4dcb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013844" alt="favicon" width="100" height="124" style="width:100px;height:124px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement & Climate Survey</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236853579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vuiMyqib%2BC7eJUd%2FCevIUfsOpw4ElBwIbZ75A9NKfSE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236895409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fe0vGuQ1CXespWAO%2F0UzhmVOHlhijt7dmDpxFQq7Ojw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">                </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236917462%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SsjMvhif33JJwW0npZvMQU2KGLzJpO5LlRqlTVXAHks%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions or need support with registration, please contact The Food Sharing Project office by emailing info@foodsharingproject.org or calling 613-530-3514.</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  See this week’s menu below for Friday, May 8th:</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/ac29c617-806c-4fd0-ac4c-52cc9ace206a?fingerprint=ppb20260502134704" alt="Spring Quesadilla Bento" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Little Caesars Pizza orders will be delivered on Wednesday, May 6</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at first nutrition break.  A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lost and Found Update</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have many items in our lost and found to claim! We will be putting these out on tables outside the gym starting on Monday until Friday afternoon. Please encourage your wonderful and sometimes forgetful kids to have a look to see if one of their items is there! Anything left on Friday will be donated. Thank you!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5f20b820-3144-4612-a407-246a214992f4?fingerprint=ppb20260503174601" alt="IMG 0988" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week: </strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 142px;"><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: yellow; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May/mai</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Asian Heritage Month, Canadian Jewish Heritage Month </strong></b></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 04, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Day 1</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Awareness Week & Teacher Appreciation Week!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c29f8eb6-aef0-49b9-a52e-354238ef84a5?fingerprint=ppb20251217014816" alt="2587a68ef8dabf49e2a109bfdb0776a4" width="121" height="128" style="width:121px;height:128px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2fc302f6-c01b-42a7-b37c-9cc66c308698?fingerprint=ppb20260503230811" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 03 190515" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block;float:left"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Star Wars & Space Spirit Day!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome SLC placement student, Lucie Girard </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess (interested Gr. 3-6 students) - 800m</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 05, 2026 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">— Day 2</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+ (Red Dress Day) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Basketball Tournament at Queen’s </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Fire Presentation in the gym (2:00-3:00 pm)  </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 06, 2026 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Day 3</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       No Running Club practice</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCVI Road Race (Gr 3 to 6 students who participated in Running Club) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Charlotte Cantarutti, LDSB Tutor!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Kingston Police Visit for Kinder, AM</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       SAC Meeting 6 pm virtual and in person</span></h2></td></tr><tr style="height: 132px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 07, 2026 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Day 4</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent)</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ducharme and Marshall to Matilda Jr. </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running & Reading Club after school</span></h2></td></tr><tr style="height: 162px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 08, 2026 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Day 5</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Pride Friday!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready Delivery at second nutrition break</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess (interested Gr. 3-6 students) - 1200m</span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 10th -Happy Mother's Day!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12th & 13th -Blue Marble Habitats Kindergarten Presentations -Thank you to Polson SAC for funding!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18th Victoria Day Holiday</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 20th -Words Matter Day!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://harmony.ca/wm/words-matter-day-2/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-1" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27th & May 28th -Polson Lip Sync Shows!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/723b7094-d1b6-43a6-8746-9f58eef037e9?fingerprint=ppb20260215161026" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ecc21c82-8342-4ab9-8901-65fad7989650?fingerprint=ppb20260503183008" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 03 142838" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See below for HIVE (Healthy Individuals, Vibrant Environments) activities brought to you by LDSB and KCHC! See the </span><a href="https://kchc.ca/events/hive-healthy-individuals-vibrant-environments/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for more details.</span><img src="/images/9cc84b5b-98a4-4338-85d3-6af6cdc10052?fingerprint=ppb20260504133413" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 04 093345" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

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Bienvenue! École Polson Park Public School is a Kindergarten to Grade 6 dual-track school, offering programs in both English and French Immersion. We believe that all students can learn and experience success. We believe that success is achieved by meeting the needs of every child within a culture of high expectations for students and through mutual respect and collaborative teamwork. We envision a school environment where all students, staff members, parents and other members of the school community are welcomed and respected. It is a place where every student is supported and inspired to succeed in a culture of high expectations for learning.

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Limestone Students Shine at the 2026 Ontario Skills Competition

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board students showcased their outstanding skills and talent at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held in Toronto on May 4 and 5, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students from across the province to demonstrate that they are truly the best in their field. Over two and a half days, competitors impress educators, family members, friends, and potential employers through hands-on, real‑world challenges. Medalists are awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals, with some also receiving monetary awards and the opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition, and potentially the WorldSkills Competition.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Participation and Results</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone students returned home with an impressive showing across elementary, secondary, and post‑secondary categories:</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board had 16 Elementary Students attend Skills Ontario in the areas of:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Construction</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Horticulture and Landscaping</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VEX Robotics</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego Mechanics</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In secondary Limestone District School Board had representation in the following competitions:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electrical Installations</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plumbing</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpentry - Team - Team of 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Culinary Arts</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graphic Design - Presentation</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hairstyling</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photography</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prepared Speech</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Home and Team Building - Team of 4</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Collision Repair</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Painting</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Service Technology</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cabinetmaking</span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Powered Equipment</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welding</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Baking</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computer Aided Manufacturing</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Results:</span></h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold – Computer Aided Manufacturing:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Jacob O’Reilly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Silver – Home and Team Building (Team of 4):</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quinn Sproule</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clarke Lemke</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parker Beeg</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jasper Keller</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bryden Thibodeau (competed with the team at Limestone Skills Competition)</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bronze – Auto Painting:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Amanda Neddow</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Post‑Secondary Competition</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Alisha Haaksman</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all competitors, educators, and programs involved for their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence. Limestone is proud to see students thrive, demonstrate their skills, and represent the board so well on the provincial stage.</span></p>

2026-05-12 13:29:30.368 +0000 UTC

Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Patty Gollogly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Program Services: School Climate & Community Engagement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>

2026-04-23 20:30:53.848 +0000 UTC

Message from the Director

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we enter the spring season and final third of the school year, we are reminded of this season’s promise of renewal and growth, and the key role schools and families have together in supporting student learning and well-being. This time of </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> brings many opportunities for learning both inside and outside of the classroom, along with the return of outdoor extracurricular activities. While this week has been very wet and rainy, the warmer temperatures of spring are upon us.  I would like to take this opportunity to share a few important updates with you:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">P.A. Day – Friday, April 17</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that tomorrow, Friday, April 17, is a P.A. Day. There will be no classes for students, and we look forward to welcoming them back to school on Monday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey – Coming in May</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In early May, Limestone will be inviting families to take part in a Family Engagement and Climate Survey. The optional survey is anonymous, and families can choose which questions they want to answer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey asks about topics such as feeling connected to school, family involvement, safety and bullying, communication, before- and after-school programming, and how technology like artificial intelligence is used in schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback shared through this survey helps schools and the school board understand what is working well, what could improve, and what may make it harder for some families to take part. Your feedback helps strengthen communication, support student well-being, and improve school experiences for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information will be shared leading up to the survey being live in early May. </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are encouraged to watch a short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> featuring Senior Staff and a Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Co-Chair, who share more about the Family Engagement and Climate Survey and why family voice is so important.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Rights Information</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Launched in October 2022, the Limestone’s Student Human Rights Reporting Tool provides a way for students, families, caregivers, and staff to report human rights concerns involving LDSB students, including matters related to discrimination and harassment. Reviewing and analyzing this information helps support safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environments and supports the board’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/dff6803b-6f2d-4d36-a758-68758a63ceb3/2026-04-09-Student-Human-Rights-Data-Summary-for-2024-2025.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260409164623" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Human Rights Reports – 2024-2025 Summary is now available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and can be accessed by families. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census 2025 Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In November 2025, Limestone completed the See Yourself in Limestone: Student Census 2025, a voluntary and confidential survey that helps us better understand students’ identities and school experiences. The findings support planning and decision-making that promotes equity, well being, and student success across Limestone schools. An overview of the Student Census 2025 was presented to the Board of Trustees at last night’s board meeting. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/see-yourself-in-limestone-2025-student-census-update-20260416133605" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">visit the Limestone District School Board website to review the full Student Census summary</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about how student voice is helping shape our work.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports Available for Students</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support of Limestone schools and their communities. Your partnership, feedback, and engagement play an important role in strengthening student learning and well-being across Limestone. Limestone staff remain committed to collaborating with families to create safe, inclusive, and supportive school communities where every student can learn and see themselves in Limestone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>

2026-04-16 20:30:19.127 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.