Polson Family Update: March 1, 2026
What’s Happening at Polson!
Congratulations to all students who received “Caught you being kind!” cards last week during Kindsess Week at Polson. Thank you to Mme Vail for leading our Kindness assemblies to promote kind and respectful interactions and to review school rules that support a safe and caring school community.
Bus cancellations didn't dampen spirits on Pink Shirt Day at Polson!
You've Got Class! Students in Mme Ducharme's grade 5 French Immersion class tackle a variety of tough problems during math class and use tools such as open number lines and coordinate graphs do demonstrate their understanding.
Students in Mme Underhill's grade 3/4 French Immersion class are learning to read and play music on glockenspiels. Bravo!
Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program
This delivery session runs on Fridays (January 12–April 6, 2026).
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, March 6th
LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:
Subway subs will be delivered on Wednesday, March 4th 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
Curriculum Connections
A Peek at the Week:
March/mars Epilepsy Awareness Month
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Monday, March 02, 2026 — Day 4 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western); Purim (Judaism) | · Welcome Queen’s University Alt Practicum students! |
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 — Day 5 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western); Purim (Judaism) | · Nicholson, Salvary & Scott to FSS for Treasure Island play · Queen’s Sports Buddies-second recess (soccer) |
Wednesday, March 04, 2026 — Day 1 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western); Holi (Hinduism) | · Drawing Club Gr 5-6, 2nd Recess Makerspace- Salvary · Board Game Club after school · Subway lunch Delivery at first recess |
Thursday, March 05, 2026 — Day 2 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western) | · Running & Reading Club after school |
Friday, March 06, 2026 — Day 3 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western) | · Polson Pride Friday!-Wear your school colours, Panthers! · Welcome Katharine St. Clair, LDSB Learning Partner · Queen’s Sports Buddies – second recess (football)
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SAVE THE DATES:
- Wednesday, March 11, 2026 -Ecole Polson Park Public School School Advisory Council Meeting at 6 pm in-person and virtual
- March Break: March 16-20-no classes
Mandatory Immunization Reporting Due
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
A Message From the Give 30 Campaign:
During Ramadan (the Muslim month of fasting), the Give 30 Campaign in Kingston, conducts our annual campaign to raise funds for Partners in Mission Food Bank during Ramadan (and beyond, ending on April 30). This will mark our 13th year of giving in Kingston. Follow the link below for more information:
Join the 2026 Give 30 Campaign in Kingston
