Polson Park Family Update: October 12, 2025

What’s Happening at Polson

Thank you for coming out to our school open house on Thursday and special thanks to our community partners and school advisory council volunteers for being a part of this event.  Good luck to our Polson Park Cross-Country Team this week as they compete on Thursday at Fort Henry.  Many thanks to our staff coaches and volunteer for supporting our athletes!

Staffing News

We will be saying farewell to our office administrator, Marie Campbell, who has accepted a new position at Perth Road Public School. We would like to thank Mrs. Campbell for all her work in the main office helping students, staff and parents over the years. Please make sure to wish her well during her final week at Polson. We will keep you updated as the staffing process continues to fill the vacancy.

PA Day Focus on Student Achievement Planning

On the PA Day, Polson educators worked on developing this year’s student achievement plan with a focus on literacy and math and student wellbeing. Many thanks to our staff leaders who facilitated sessions on diagnostic assessment, short learning cycles, and tier 1 classroom supports and interventions.  Staff also worked on developing individual education plans for students with special needs that go home for review and consultation on October 16^th.

Cyber Safety Awareness Month

October is Cyber Safety Awareness month.  The K-12 Cyber Awareness Month promotes safer and more secure digital habits across their school communities. By encouraging best practices in cyber safety, cyber security, and online privacy, CAM supports the development of a cyber aware culture—one that empowers students, educators, and families to navigate the digital world responsibly and confidently.  Learn more.

Blue Jays Spirit Day: The Jays have gone on to the ALCS. Wear blue or Blue Jays swag on Wednesday, October 15th. Go Jays!

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 9^th.   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: Friday, Oct 17th

Chicken Cobb Salad Lettuce, chicken, cucumber, tomato, carrot, cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg with ranch dressing. Suitable for Halal diet. Veggie Cobb Salad - Vegetarian Lettuce, grilled BBQ vegetable protein bites, cucumber, tomato, carrot, cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg with ranch dressing.

Veggie Cobb Salad – Plant-based and gluten-free Lettuce, grilled BBQ vegetable protein bites, cumber, tomato, carrot, dried cranberries and sunflower seeds with vinaigrette dressing.

Help Shape Our Accessibility Plan

The Limestone District School Board is committed to fostering accessibility and inclusion for all. We are currently developing our next Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and invite feedback from students, staff, families, and community members.

Your input will help ensure our goals reflect the diverse needs and lived experiences across our school communities. The survey is open until November 10, 2025

Accessibility Survey

LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:

Subway Subs delivery on Wednesday, October 15th

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:

SAVE THE DATES

October 13^th -Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Tuesday, October 14^th -School Picture Day!

Wednesday, October 15th -Blue Jays Spirit Day

Thursday, October 23^rd

Plaid Spirit Day

Thursday, October 30^th -Polson SAC Family Halloween Dance

Friday, October 31^st – Spooky Colours Spirit Day!

 Running & Reading Club:

Find out about the Running and Reading Club below:

 https://activitymessenger.com/p/amvrbX0