Polson Family Update: January 25, 2026

Polson Family Update: January 25, 2026

What’s Happening at Polson!

Some Polson classes cheered on the Queen's women's hockey team on Friday!

Literacy Week

We’re looking forward to celebrating literacy week with some fun activities celebrating the joy of reading!

Literacy Week Spirit Days: 

· Monday,

January 26th -DEAR Monday:  Drop Everything And Read! Classes will make
time for 20 minutes of reading in class. 
Get cozy with a favourite book! Book lights are welcome!

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

·       Wednesday,
January 28th Polson's Favourite Book & Character Day -Bring your favourite
book, and dress like your favourite character! Keep it school appropriate
following costume guidelines! Student council will vote for their favourites!

·       Thursday,
January 29th: Word Puzzles & Board Games Day. Classes will make time for students
to solve word puzzles or play a board game today!

Inclement Weather Days

 Please check for bus cancellations using the Triboard link below.  A reminder that after school clubs & community use activities are cancelled when buses are cancelled. Stay safe, everyone!

https://triboard.ca/alerts/

Mandatory Immunization Reporting

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

The Immunization Reporting Deadline for parents/guardians/students to report immunization records or valid exemptions to SEPH is February 9th. 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 on January 30^th, this week’s 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 Thursday, January 29^th :

LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders

Little Caesar’s Pizza slices will be delivered on Wednesday, January 28^th at first nutrition break.  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

Staffing News

We have a few more staff changes to announce.  Many thanks to Mark Borthwick who has filled in for Ms. Shultz part-time in Kindergarten and English to French Immersion.  Mr. Borthwick’s last day with students will be on Thursday, January 28^th.  We wish him all the best!  As well, Morgan Fisher, assistant office administrator, is moving to a new position next week.  Although she has only been at Polson a short time, she has been a positive presence in our school and we wish her well in her new position with the board.  Both positions will be filled, and we will keep you posted on new incoming staff when the staffing process is completed.

2026-27 School Calendar Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. The survey will remain open until February 9 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Survey link: 2026-2027-SchoolYearCalendar

If you would prefer a paper version of the survey, please contact your school and a hard copy will be provided. Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

Ms Shultz helped students name and manage their emotions on Bell Let's Talk Day.

 Black History Month Opening Ceremonies

You're Invited: LDSB Black History Month Opening Ceremony

·      When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

·      Where: LCVI, 153 Van Order Drive, Kingston 

·      All students, staff, families, and community members are invited to join us for an evening of community, connection, and celebration with food, music, and dancing! Featuring: Kids Zone with "Ruthy's Reading Room," and a performance by Cassel Miles as Josiah Henson. This event is presented by the LDSB and the LCVI BIPOC affinity group. We hope to see you there! 

 Learn, Improve, Feel Safe & Try

Many students visit the L.I.F.T. room to develop their learning skills, leadership skills, and explore a variety interests and areas of learning. Thank you, Mr. Raby for growing our program and supporting our students!

A Peek at the Week:

SAVE THE DATES:

·      February is Black History Month

·      February 4^th – Black History Month Opening Ceremonies 4 pm -6 pm LCVI

·      Polson Park PS SAC Meeting 6pm in person & virtual 6 pm

·      February 9^th -13^th -Random Acts of Kindness Week

·      February 12^th -SAC Family Movie Night -more info to come!

·      February 13^th Carnaval d’Hiver!

·      February 13^th Report Cards go home

Host an International Student

Limestone is proud of our long tradition of hosting students from other countries.  The demand for Kingston, and Canada, as a learning destination is rapidly growing.  Students from over 15 different countries are here now staying with great homestay families in Limestone. Our International Education team is looking for more families to become homestay hosts to great international students.

We currently have 19 students on our waiting list that have applied to Limestone for 2026-2027 and need a home. They range from one semester to one year stays and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy and Denmark.

Host families will be paid a tax-free monthly stipend to host students. All students in the program attend local intermediate or secondary schools and range in age from 12 to 17 years old. Our International Education team works hard to make a great match for your family, that can last a lifetime.

Families can learn more by visiting Limestone’s International Education website or phoning the International Education offices at 613-544-7745 ext. 288.