Polson Family Update: January 18, 2026

Polson Family Update: January 18, 2026

What’s Happening at Polson!

Inclement Weather Days

With more winter weather days ahead, please continue to check updates on bus cancellations or other activities that may be impacted by inclement weather.  On days when we experienced severe temperatures or icy conditions, we monitor the conditions for student and staff safety and alter plans or out of bound areas accordingly.  Thank you to our parent council for providing extra mittens, hats, and other clothing items available to all students in our front foyer.

https://triboard.ca/alerts/

Karate Kids

Tallack Martial Arts has wrapped up the Karate Kids Program for this school year. Thank you to their team for bringing this opportunity to our school and for sponsoring 12 Polson students with scholarships to participate! Congratulations to all students who received their belts this week!

Staffing News

Term 1 wraps up on January 30th, and that brings with it some staffing changes for Term 2. We will be welcoming back Laura Winslade to grade 1 English, and saying farewell to Julia Honcharsky. Thank you to Ms. Honcharsky for doing an amazing job of getting our students off to a successful job this year! As well, Mme Moore will be going on leave during Term 2, and we will be welcoming Thalia Guardano to Polson to the Grade 2/3 class and primary planning time. As well, Mme Ormiston will be taking over as .25 SST during term 2. We will also be welcoming back Anastasia Chater to our EA team on February 17th. Thank you so much to Shara Harris for her wonderful support of our students first term!

Mandatory Immunization Reporting Due

As required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), SEPH has reviewed and issued immunization notices and suspension orders to non-compliant students. The ISPA requires that for children born in 2-10 or later, students be appropriately immunized, or have a valid medical or conscience/religious exemption on file at public health.  Please follow the link for more information on how to report and track your child’s immunizations:

Immunization Records & Reporting

Students who do not provide proof of immunization or a valid exemption to SEPH may be suspended from school under the ISPA for up to 20 school days.

Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program

This delivery session runs on Fridays (January 12–April 6, 2026). Due to the PA Day next week on January 30^th, Lunch is Ready meals will be delivered on Thursday, January 29^th.  

Please note that Lunch is Ready meals are not cancelled on inclement weather days.

Program Info link: https://foodsharingproject.store/   If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!

This week’s menu for Friday, January 23, 2026:  

LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:

Subway subs will be delivered on Wednesday, January 21^st

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, LunchBox orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. 

Please sign up by following the link: Lunchbox Orders

A Peek at the Week:

SAVE THE DATES:

·      January 26^th -29th Literacy Week:

Monday: January 26th -DEAR means Drop Everything And Read! Classes will make time for a cozy reading period.

Tuesday: January 27th is National Family Literacy Day & T-Shirt Tuesday at Polson! Wear a T-Shirt with a message so we can read all about it. Keep it positive & school appropriate!

Wednesday: January 28th Polson's Favourtie Book & Character Day -Bring your favourite book, and dress like your favourite character! Keep it school appropriate following costume guidelines!

Thursday: January 29th: Puzzles & Board Games Day. Make time for word puzzles or board games today!

·      Friday, January 30^th PA Day-no classes! Teachers will be working on assessment and reporting for Term 1.

·   February 13^th Carnaval d’Hiver!