Polson Family Update: March 29, 2026

Polson Family Update: March 29, 2026

What’s Happening at Polson!

It’s been a chilly start to spring! Thank you to our school advisory council for the plentiful supply of mittens, hats & neckwarmers for students who have needed them.  We hope you are able to join us at our parent council meeting on Tuesday, March 31^st! As we look ahead to the long weekend, we wish you a happy Passover & Easter to all who celebrate!

Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon

 Next month, Polson will once again be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair! Roughly 1/3 of the proceeds come back into classrooms through Scholastic credits. These credits are used to make purchases from the Scholastic Catalogue such as additional math tools, games to strengthen literacy skills, organizational tools, reference materials for desks, self-regulation tools, and of course books to fill our classroom libraries!

The book fair cannot run without the help of volunteers to work the cash. If you have time and are wiling to help out, please contact Mme Underhill at underhillw@limestone.on.ca. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday April 15^th and Thursday April 16^th from 9am-11am, and 11:40am-1pm. Volunteers are required to have a CPIC with a vulnerable screener check.

Also, this year we will once again be doing a book trade! This was a big hit last year. If you have gently used children's books at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school and we will provide them for other students to take home during the book fair, free of charge!

Students in Ms. Van Galen & Ms. Simkins' class learned about Down Syndrome and celebrating our differences on Lots of Socks Day.

Staffing Updates

Staff and students said farewell to head caretaker, Mr. Tom Breeden, on Friday.  “Mr. Tom” accepted a position closer to home that begins on Monday, March 30^th.  We will miss him and wish him well at his new school.  As well, Ms. Scott will be going on leave earlier than expected as she awaits the arrival of her new baby.  We will keep you posted as we proceed with the staffing process. 

EQAO Primary & Junior Provincial Assessments

Grades 3 & 6 students are preparing to write the primary and junior assessments in reading, writing and mathematics later this year.  If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.

EQAO Assessments: What to Expect Video

·       EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading
(March 31, 2026, 6:00 PM)
Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the primary and junior assessments and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning

EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians (April 1, 2026, 6:00 PM)
Join us for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from EQAO research into assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.

EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Primary Students
(April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM)
Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses primary-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the mathematics component of the primary-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.

EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Junior Students
(April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM)
Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses junior-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the mathematics component of the junior-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.

EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students
(April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM)
Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s primary and junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. The session will be approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.

EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students
(April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM)
Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s primary and junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. The session will be approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.

Polson's kindergarten students are improving their early numeracy, literacy and fine motor skills at their learning centres!

Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program

Please be aware that because Friday is a holiday, lunch is Ready delivery this week will be on Thursday, April 2^nd!  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.

This current delivery session ends on Friday, April 10, 2026.

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

This week’s menu:

LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:

Subway subs will be delivered on Wednesday, April 1st 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, Lunch Box 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:

·      Monday, April 6th - Schools Closed; Easter Monday (Western Christianity; Pesach/Passover (Judaism)

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

·      Wednesday, April 15^th SAC Family Dance!

·      Wednesday, April 15-Thursday, April 16^th Scholastic Book Fair

·      Friday April 17^th PA Day -No Classes

·      Wednesday, April 22nd -Earth Day -Blue & Green Spirit Day & Pitch In Clean-up