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Polson Family Update: March 15, 2026

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Posted on 2026-03-15 20:59:52.151 +0000 UTC

Polson Family Update: March 15, 2026

What’s Happening at Polson!

We hope you enjoy a wonderful March Break and we look forward to welcoming students back when classes resume on Monday, March 23rd! We're excited for the arrival of spring and the return of running club season after the break. Don't forget to rock your bright and/or mismatched socks on Lots of Socks Monday!


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Students and staff enjoyed a PJ day on a chilly March Friday right before March Break!


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Mme Ducharme's Grade 5 students are learning to country line dance. Merci to volunteer, Dr. Sears, for helping our students to learn and choreograph their own routines!

 

Spring Session


Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program Spring Session Sign-up

The Spring session of the Lunch in Ready! (LIR) program will run from April 13 to June 19, 2026. This program provides nutritious, ready-to-eat lunches delivered directly to schools for students who may benefit from additional food support during the school day.

Students who are currently enrolled in the program will automatically continue for the Spring session. Families do not need to register again. If you would prefer to opt out, please email info@foodsharingproject.org.

New families who would like to register a student can do so by visiting our webstore: https://foodsharingproject.store/. The menu for the upcoming session is also available to view on the webstore. The deadline to register is March 25, 2026. 

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.

This current 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!

Menu for the Week of March 23rd:

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LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:

Subway subs will be delivered on Wednesday, March 25th 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

A Peek at the Week:

March/mars 

Epilepsy Awareness Month 

 

Week of March 16th -March 20th Happy March Break!

Monday, March 16, 2026 — March Break (Schools Closed); Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 —Screenshot 2026 03 15 141501 March Break (Schools Closed); Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western) Happy St. Patrick's Day to all who celebrate!


Wednesday, March 18, 2026 — March Break (Schools Closed); Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 — March Break (Schools Closed); Lent (Christianity/Western); Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Awareness


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Friday, March 20, 2026 —March Break (Schools Closed); Lent (Christianity/Western); Spring Equinox; Eid al-Fitr (Islam) Happy Eid to all who celebrate!



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Saturday, March 21st World Down Syndrome Day! Lots of Socks challenge -wear your fun, bright, or mismatched socks on March 21st to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Switch them up and wear them again on Monday, March 23rd at school!

 

Week of March 23rd -March 27th

Monday, March 23, 2026 — Day 4

Lent (Christianity/Western) 

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·       Classes resume

·      Lots of SocksDay! It's never too late to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and neurodiversity. Wear your fun, bright or mismatched socks!


·       Due Date for spring session registration for Lunch is Ready! See info above.

·       Term 2 IEPS go home

·       Running Club Information Meeting at 10:55 in the gym. 

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 —Day 5

 Lent (Christianity/Western) 

·      Student Council at first recess

· Queen’s Sports Buddies at second recess

 

Wednesday, March 25, 2026-Day 1

 Lent (Christianity/Western); Int’l Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery & the Transatlantic Slave Trade 

·       Ms. Blommesteyn and Mme. Guardado trip   to Gould Lake 

·       Subway order delivery at first nutrition break

·       Drawing Club Gr 5-6,  2nd Recess 

·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair, LDSB Learning Partner 

Thursday, March 26, 2026 —Day 2

Lent (Christianity/Western);

Epilepsy Awareness Day (Purple Day) 

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·       Purple Day! Epilepsy Awareness 

·       1st Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather permitting) 

Friday, March 27, 2026 —Day 3

 Lent (Christianity/Western) 

·       Panther Pride Friday!

·       Scott and Underhill to Kingston Symphony 

·       Ducharme to Pumphouse Museum

·       Queen’s Sports Buddies –2nd recess

·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair LDSB Learning Partner

·       Lunch is Ready! Delivery at second recess

 

 

SAVE THE DATES:

·      Tuesday, March 31st -School Advisory Council Meeting at 6 pm -in person and virtual

·      Tuesday, April 7th Fluoride varnish-(Public Health) JK, SK, grade 1

·      Wednesday, April 15th SAC Family Dance!

 

 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


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