Polson Family Update: May 24, 2026

What's Happening @ Polson!

May continues to bring loads of busy fun here at Polson. Last week featured end of year field trips (Can you believe it?!), soccer tournaments, track and field practices, ultimate frisbee practices, EQAO practice tests, Words Matter Day, the last of the April Attendance draw prizes being awarded, Cycle Kingston presentations, and, as always, an abundance of learning, growth, and fun. POLSON REALLY HAS IT ALL!

This week the flurry of awesome continues with:

Please note that Friday May 29, 2026 is a PA Day and that there will be no classes for students. Staff will be working on reviewing assessments and preparing reports.

The Lip Sync Shows on Wednesday May 27th and Thursday May 28th will feature over 40 performance groups over the course of the two days! Amazing! We can't wait to see the outstanding performances that students have been creatively concocting. It will be a real treat to see the talent on stage on the gym this Wednesday and Thursday at 2:15pm. Families are welcome to attend and information about students' performance dates will be shared with you by homeroom teachers.

Class Building  & Student Moves 2026-27

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.

Moving Schools or Switching Programs?

If your family is moving, and your child will be attending a new school in September, please contact the school as soon as possible so that we can remove  support a smooth transition for next year. 

If you are considering a program move for your child from French Immersion to English, 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. 

EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments

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 - May 28 (Guardado/Honcharsky, Underhill/Honcharsky, Kenyon, Blommeteyn) and June 2 - June 5 (Chatterson, Salvary/Lowry, Carew/Hanson, Marshall/Hanson). We encourage your child to be present at school for 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. 

Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program

If you missed registering for the spring session that runs from April 13 to June 19, 2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. 

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. You can find more information at: https://foodsharingproject.store/

This week's menu is:
Spring Pasta Salad – Halal Pasta, chicken, celery, green peas, shredded carrot in a creamy dressing
Veggie Spring Pasta Salad – Vegetarian, Plant- Based and Gluten Free Brown rice pasta, smashed chickpeas, celery, green peas, shredded carrot in a creamy plant-based dressing

LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:

A reminder that orders are due each Sunday by noon through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.

In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. 

Please sign up by following the link: Lunchbox Orders

Polson Fun Fair -Volunteers Needed!

Fun Fair is coming up on June 11th and we can't wait!

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  2026 Fun Fair volunteer sign-up form2026to let us know when you're available and consider contributing to the bake sale as well.

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.

Can't wait!

Sarah E, SAC Chair

Polson Panthers Frisbees for sale! Please send $20 to Mme Tiiu with your student if they would like to purchase a disc.

Family Engagement & Climate Survey

The Limestone District School Board’s Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.

Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.

 The survey is open from April 30 to May 11 and is available online. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.

                Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.

Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.

Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.

June Events to Remember:

June 11 - Polson Fun Fair!

June 17 - Discover Kindergarten Open House,
4-6pm

June 18 - Grade 6 Celebration, 4:45-5:45pm