Polson Family Update: March 8, 2026

Polson Family Update: March 8, 2026

What’s Happening at Polson!

Literacy is taught in large and small group settings to learn and practice the code!

Thank you, Parent Council!

We hope you can join us on Wednesday for our School Advisory Council meeting in person or online.  Thank you to our parent council for ongoing fundraising that has gone towards the purchase of a variety of items for our students including larger sized snowshoes for older students to add to our kits, outdoor play equipment, classroom enhancements and more!  Thank you to all our bingo volunteers who give their time to raise funds for our school.  Please reach out if you would like to help out!

Thank you to our Queen’s placement students who enrich our classrooms through the year!  Our French as a second language placement students have been working with primary students with a focus on reading skills interventions and practice.  As well, we are welcoming St. Lawrence College Behavioural Psychology placement students this week at Polson.

Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program Spring Session

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 week’s menu for Friday, March 13th:

LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:

Little Caesars Pizza will be delivered on Wednesday, March 11^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

A Peek at the Week:

SAVE THE DATES:

• ·      March Break:  March 16-20-no classes
• March 23rd Term 2 IEPs go home
• Purple Day! In support of Epilepsy Awareness

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