September 28th -What’s Happening at Polson
Polson Terry Fox Walk, Run, and Roll Event
Thank you to all students, staff, and parents who participated in our Terry Fox Walk, Run, & Roll event. Special thanks to Ms. Blommesteyn for all her hard work organizing this special school event and to all who have made donations in support of the fight against cancer. If you would still like to donate, please follow the link below:
https://schools.terryfox.ca/EcolePolsonParkPublicSchoolKingstonON
Early Reading Screener SK-Grade 2
Students in Year 2 Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 will undergo an Early Reading Screener to assess their reading skills, as mandated by the Ministry of Education. This screening aims to monitor reading development, identify students needing extra support, and guide teaching methods.
- Early Reading Screener introduction: The screener is conducted one-on-one with a teacher early in the school year and evaluates foundational reading skills like letter and sound recognition without requiring any preparation.
- Purpose and support: The screening helps identify children who may struggle with reading so that additional support can be provided to help them improve and keep up with their peers.
- Communication with families: Teachers will share screening results and discuss each child's reading strengths and needs with families, including updates in report cards, to ensure ongoing support and collaboration.
E-mails containing more detailed information about Early Reading Screening went out on Friday, September 26th to K-2 families. If your child is in SK –grade 2 and you did not receive this information letter, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Student Council 2025-2026
Congratulations to the student leaders at Polson who have joined our student council this year because they are interested in representing their peers and helping our school community. Check announcements for reminders about our next meeting!
Staffing Update
Welcome to Morgan Fisher, who will be our permanent assistant office administrator at Polson! She will be at our school on Mondays and Thursdays. Thank you to Lynn Bethune who has been filling in on a casual basis and has helped with start-up at Polson. Ms. Bethune’s last day will be on Wednesday, October 1st. We will also be welcoming Dorothy Evans to our staff as our new Core French Teacher replacing Mme Jaynes. Mme Evans will start at Polson on Thursday.
Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program
The Food Sharing Project is offering students a free school lunch program called Lunch is Ready! where nutritious lunches are prepared and delivered directly to students. Each lunch comes with a main dish, milk, and fruit, which is delivered directly to our school on Fridays, for second nutrition break. Students enjoyed samples on Friday, September 26th.
There are halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal options. To view the menu please visit www.foodsharingproject.store.
How to join: To sign up for 12 weeks of meals go to www.foodsharingproject.store and follow the steps to register for this session ( meals delivered until Dec. 19th )OR use a sign-up form. The deadline has been extended to Sunday, September 28th by 9pm. If you miss the deadline, please reach out directly to our school on Monday morning as soon as possible.
Pay What You Can Lunch Is Ready! Meals are offered at no charge. However, some families may want to contribute to the cost of the meal. Each meal costs approximately $4 to prepare. If you are able, you may choose to contribute when you register online
LunchBox -School Lunch Subway orders delivered Wednesday, October 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. Please sign up by following the link: SchoolCashOnline.com
A Peek at the Week:
September |
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Monday, September 29, 2025- Day 4 National Truth & Reconciliation Week |
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Tuesday, September 30, 2025 — Day 5 Orange Shirt Day - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
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October ADHD Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month (Ontario), Islamic Heritage Month, Women’s History Month , K-12 Cyber Awareness Month, & Learning Disabilities Awareness Month |
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Wednesday, October 01, 2025 — Day 1 |
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Thursday, October 02, 2025 —Day 2 Yom Kippur (Judaism) Blessings to all who celebrate! |
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Friday, October 03, 2025 — Day 3 National Truth and Reconciliation Week |
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