Polson Family Update: October 5, 2025
What’s Happening at Polson
We’re looking forward to our open house event on Thursday, October 9th from 4:30 -6 pm. Classes will be open from 5-6 pm or as communicated by your child’s teacher. Visit our school advisory council station and purchase some school clothing! We will also have information stations hosted by Kingston Public Library-Calvin Park, KFL& A Health Unit, Start 2 Finish Running and Reading Program, and the Food Sharing project. We hope you can join us!
Blue Jays Spirit Day: Tuesday, October 7th!
Support Canada's team in the playoffs by wearing blue or Blue Jays swag, Panthers!
Start 2 Finish - Running & Reading Program
Please see registration info below!
Staffing Update
Best wishes to Mr. Tom Breeden, Head Custodian, who is off to Joyceville Public School. Polson will miss you, Mr. Tom!
Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program
The Lunch is Ready Program is off and running. Please note that due to the PA Day on Friday, meals will be delivered on Thursday, October 9th. There are halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal options. To view the menu please visit www.foodsharingproject.store.
This week’s Menu: Thursday, Oct 9th (PA DAY on Friday)
-Greek Pasta Chicken Salad Pasta, chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded carrot and feta cheese tossed in a creamy Greek dressing. Suitable for Halal diet. Veggie Greek Pasta Salad
– Vegetarian, Plant- Based and Gluten Free Brown rice pasta, smashed chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded carrot and tossed in a vinaigrette dressing.
If you missed the deadline, please contact us!
LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders
Pizza delivery on Wednesday, October 8th.
A reminder that orders are due each Sunday by noon through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at firs nutrition break. Please sign up by following the link: Lunchbox Orders
A Peek at the Week:
October: ADHD Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month (Ontario), Islamic Heritage Month, Women’s History Month
K-12 Cyber Awareness Month (Provincial), Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
Monday, October 06, 2025 — Sukkot (Judaism) | Bus Patroller Training at Centennial PS. Training 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM
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Tuesday, October 07, 2025 —Day 4 Sukkot (Judaism) | -Blue Jays Spirit Day! ·Running Club 8:30 am weather permitting
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Wednesday, October 08, 2025 — Day 5 Sukkot (Judaism) | ·Tallack Martial Arts-second recess · Welcome Jessi DiRocco (Indigenous Education presentation) Grade 5 & 6 FI · Welcome Katharine St. Clair LDSBLearning Partner · Pizza Lunch order delivery at first recess · Polson Park SAC meeting 6 pm in person and online 6 pm
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Thursday, October 09, 2025 —Day 1 Sukkot (Judaism) | · Running Club 8:30 am weather permitting · Lunch is Ready delivery today at second recess due to PA Day tomorrow · Open House (4:30-6, 5-6 classrooms open) · Welcome Jessi DiRocco (Indigenous Education presentation) Grade 5/6 FI |
Friday, October 10, 2025 — P.A. Day (No Classes for Students); Sukkot (Judaism); World Mental Health Day | P.A. Day: School Achievement Plan Focus (No Classes for Students) |
SAVE THE DATE
Polson Open House- Thursday, October 9th 4:30 -6 pm: Classes are open for visits 5-6 pm unless otherwise communicated by your child’s teacher.
October 10th –PA Day no classes for students
October 13th -Thanksgiving Day Holiday
Tuesday, October 14th -School Picture Day
