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Polson Family Update: May 24, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening @ Polson!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May continues to bring loads of busy fun here at Polson. Last week featured end of year field trips (Can you believe it?!), soccer tournaments, track and field practices, ultimate frisbee practices, EQAO practice tests, Words Matter Day, the last of the April Attendance draw prizes being awarded, Cycle Kingston presentations, and, as always, an abundance of learning, growth, and fun. POLSON REALLY HAS IT ALL!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5712fde4-3e54-495b-95a4-8ea90ff17767?fingerprint=ppb20260524145215" alt="16280" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week the flurry of awesome continues with:</span></h3><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 37.9197%;"><col style="width: 62.0803%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 48px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday May 25, 2026 </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club Practice 8:30am</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO </span></li></ul></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday May 26, 2026 </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate Frisbee Practice 8:15am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Blue Marble Workshop “Habitats” 9:30am Ms. Van Galen's and Ms. Simkins' class </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12pm Mme Emilie's and Mme Hannah's class</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday May 27, 2026  </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Public Library Visits</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:40 Mme Emilie's and Mme Hannah's class</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:10 Ms. Van Galen's and Ms. Simkins' class</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:40 Mme Astrid's and Mme Connie's class</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2:15pm Lip Sync Show </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Fun Fair Meeting  </span></li></ul></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday May 28, 2026 </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate Frisbee Practice 8:15am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club Practice 8:30am</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2:15pm Lip Sync Show</span></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/86d2c99f-c219-4aea-af28-4ffa60b7445d?fingerprint=ppb20260524145219" alt="IMG 5621" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday May 29, 2026 is a PA Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and that there will be </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">no classes for students</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Staff will be working on reviewing assessments and preparing reports. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Lip Sync Shows on Wednesday May 27th and Thursday May 28th will feature over 40 performance groups over the course of the two days! Amazing! We can't wait to see the outstanding performances that students have been creatively concocting. It will be a real treat to see the talent on stage on the gym this Wednesday and Thursday at 2:15pm. Families are welcome to attend and information about students' performance dates will be shared with you by homeroom teachers. </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/50d59a6f-a04f-451d-b715-f3a044b3d657?fingerprint=ppb20260524145221" alt="IMG 5623" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Building  & Student Moves 2026-27</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our educators put a great deal of thought into student class placements and take many factors into account including student strengths, areas of need, and peer groupings that will maximize learning when we build our class cohorts. We also value additional information that parents and caregivers may want to share about their child, but we ask that this should focus on aspects of your child’s learning profile rather than requests for a specific teacher.  Please be assured that all our teachers offer rich educational opportunities for students at Polson. We have worked hard to implement consistency in effective instructional practices at Polson.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Moving Schools or Switching Programs?</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">family is moving,</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and your child will be attending a new school in September, please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contact the school as soon as possible</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> so that we can remove  support a smooth transition for next year. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are considering a program </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">move for your child from French Immersion to English</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, please reach out to our school team prior to the end of the year to consult with us about options and supports available that will help you make an informed decision. Please be aware that students may be in our catchment area for French Immersion but not for the regular program. </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce?fingerprint=ppb20260329164739" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="242" height="132" style="width:242px;height:132px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">E</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">QAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3 & 6 students are preparing to write the primary and junior assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics. At Polson, we will administer these assessments on May</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold"> </strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- May 28</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold"> </strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Guardado/Honcharsky, Underhill/Honcharsky, Kenyon, Blommeteyn) and June 2</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold"> </strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- June 5 (Chatterson, Salvary/Lowry, Carew/Hanson, Marshall/Hanson). We encourage your child to be present at school for their scheduled assessment dates, but students who are absent will be able to write the assessment on another date during the window. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if your child has any conflicts or if you have any questions.  </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. You can find more information at: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week's menu is: </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring Pasta Salad – Halal Pasta, chicken, celery, green peas, shredded carrot in a creamy dressing</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Veggie Spring Pasta Salad – Vegetarian, Plant- Based and Gluten Free Brown rice pasta, smashed chickpeas, celery, green peas, shredded carrot in a creamy plant-based dressing</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/fdb55284-db90-4548-b2d1-4e3d57d2767f?fingerprint=ppb20260419160158" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 19 095901" width="253" height="164" style="width:253px;height:164px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Fun Fair -</strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteers Needed!</strong></b></i></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun Fair is coming up on June 11th and we can't wait!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As you know, this is a big event and we rely on volunteers like you to make it happen. You really showed up for Polson last year and we'd love to see that spirit again next month! Please fill out the  </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfb_yPIL_LZoKijT8nibdEoFPgGQaoSFFnrbjmGzh2wUXBq3w%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C4d01ff7d629d489884aa08deb1397d97%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639143057697168395%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Exu7PE5%2FIn0Y89%2FuApzeelIBX5uF0KvjIA8%2BjSg8t9E%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb_yPIL_LZoKijT8nibdEoFPgGQaoSFFnrbjmGzh2wUXBq3w/viewform?usp=dialog. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026 Fun Fair volunteer sign-up form</span></a><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dpublish-editor&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C4d01ff7d629d489884aa08deb1397d97%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639143057697190349%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Xr42BSzQQPambVbSBi3Pwdf8LBMpQUjrVIQnagZl7xk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to let us know when you're available and consider </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C4d01ff7d629d489884aa08deb1397d97%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639143057697209549%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nT6T3e3KfQyyqtH%2BYlDV%2BaAcLoYr0HaYt2eZP6aRkpw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg/viewform?usp=dialog. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contributing to the bake sale</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> as well.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for all that you do to support our school community. Feel free to pass this sign-up form along to anyone in the Polson community who might be interested in helping out, including high school students who need volunteer hours.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Can't wait!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah E, SAC Chair</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c62a6438-3a47-4697-90e3-4ae2299f045b?fingerprint=ppb20260510155522" alt="image (1)" width="136" height="134" style="width:136px;height:134px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Panthers Frisbees for sale! Please send $20 to Mme Tiiu with your student if they would like to purchase a disc.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/5bce2b9d-e6f5-4b9c-921c-36e571ad4dcb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013844" alt="favicon" width="100" height="124" style="width:100px;height:124px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement & Climate Survey</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236853579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vuiMyqib%2BC7eJUd%2FCevIUfsOpw4ElBwIbZ75A9NKfSE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236895409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fe0vGuQ1CXespWAO%2F0UzhmVOHlhijt7dmDpxFQq7Ojw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">                </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236917462%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SsjMvhif33JJwW0npZvMQU2KGLzJpO5LlRqlTVXAHks%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June Events to Remember:</span></u></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11 - Polson Fun Fair!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17 - Discover Kindergarten Open House, </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4-6pm</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Grade 6 Celebration, 4:45-5:45pm</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/9cc84b5b-98a4-4338-85d3-6af6cdc10052?fingerprint=ppb20260504133413" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 04 093345" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/723b7094-d1b6-43a6-8746-9f58eef037e9?fingerprint=ppb20260215161026" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2c71aadf-5bfb-4d39-8aff-837f051c676d?fingerprint=ppb20260510160017" alt="ASUS Camps Advertisement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

2026-05-24 14:57:27.04 +0000 UTC

2026 05 14 Community Foundation Grant for Summer Math and Literacy

LDSB Receives $25,000 Grant to Support Elementary Summer Learning

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has received a $25,000 grant through the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area’s Community Grants Program in support of its Elementary Summer Literacy and Math Program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The three-week program supports Limestone students finishing Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3 by strengthening foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to help set students up for success in the following school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grant funding will be used to purchase literacy and math learning resources and to create family engagement packages. These take-home resources are designed to support learning at home and encourage families to engage in literacy and math activities alongside their students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB is grateful to the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area for their generous support, helping students across the district access this important summer learning opportunity.</span></p>

2026-05-20 15:41:54.875 +0000 UTC

Polson Family Update: May 17, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you are enjoying a wonderful Victoria Day long weekend! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a8f3e28c-a1e6-402e-adb4-14cb5c46afd2?fingerprint=ppb20260517172756" alt="IMG 1298" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Organization 2026-27</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The staffing process for the coming school year is underway! LDSB has approved the following organization for Ecole Polson Park PS as follows.</span></h3><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">English</strong></b></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">French Immersion</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1.      JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2.      JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3.      1/2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4.      2/3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5.      3/4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6.      4/5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7.      5/6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8.      6</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1.      JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2.      JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3.      JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4.      1FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5.      1FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6.      2FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7.      2/3FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8.      3FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9.      4FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10. 5FI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11. 6FI</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, this organization is based on projected numbers and may be adjusted in September once our actual registration numbers are confirmed.  As staffing continues, teacher assignments will be confirmed in the coming weeks.  We will share teacher assignments in June.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2baef6bf-98e6-430a-9d76-44474fc80209?fingerprint=ppb20260517220602" alt="IMG 1300" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mme Pacheco is Retiring!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is with mixed emotions that I share with you the news of my upcoming retirement at the end of this school year.  Although I am looking forward to travelling and spending some more time with my family, I will miss this beautiful school community and the staff, students, and families that make it so special. Thank you so much for your collaboration and support over these past four years at Polson!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m pleased to announce that Mme Sara Wellwood will be returning to Polson as the new principal next year and that Mme Tiiu will be staying on as vice-principal!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Building  & Student Moves 2026-27</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our educators put a great deal of thought into student class placements and take many factors into account including student strengths, areas of need, and peer groupings that will maximize learning when we build our class cohorts. We also value additional information that parents and caregivers may want to share about their child, but we ask that this should focus on aspects of your child’s learning profile rather than requests for a specific teacher.  Please be assured that all our teachers offer rich educational opportunities for students at Polson. We have worked hard to implement consistency in effective instructional practices at Polson.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Moving Schools or Switching Programs?</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">family is moving,</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and your child will be attending a new school in September, please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contact the school as soon as possible</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> so that we can remove  support a smooth transition for next year. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are considering a program </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">move for your child from French Immersion to English</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, please reach out to our school team prior to the end of the year to consult with us about options and supports available that will help you make an informed decision. Please be aware that students may be in our catchment area for French Immersion but not for the regular program. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/763754cf-b79b-46f3-9bba-fe6a4d3dff9a?fingerprint=ppb20260517173107" alt="IMG 1296" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Matilda </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dazzles!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some classes were able to attended one of the performances of the Bottle House Productions play, </strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Matilda</strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and they gave rave reviews! We are so proud of three Polson students were a part of the cast of of 35 performers in this fantastic production.  Congratulations to Charlee, Aashan, Ariana who after 41/2 months of training and rehearsal, performed in14 shows over two weeks that showcased their singing, dancing and acting talents.  Bravo!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/3cdb6d69-cad7-4eca-8b61-44f5759ae279?fingerprint=ppb20260517172849" alt="IMG 1297" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mme Chatterson's grade 3 and 4 students apply their numeracy strategies to manage their money more efficiently and solve financial literacy problems!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce?fingerprint=ppb20260329164739" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="242" height="132" style="width:242px;height:132px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3 & 6 students are preparing to write the primary and junior assessments in reading, writing and mathematics.  At Polson, we will administer these assessments on May 25</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -May 28</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. And June 2</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">nd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -June 5</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We encourage your child to be present st school when their scheduled assessment dates, but students who are absent will be able to write the assessment on another date during the window.  Please reach out to your child’s teacher if your child has any conflicts or if you have any questions.   If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  See this week’s menu below:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/63ec9ce8-e718-4447-ab72-78ce32e85b01?fingerprint=ppb20260517172435" alt="Burrito Bowl options Spring 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pizza orders will be delivered on Wednesday, May 20</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at first nutrition break.  A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fa8978f4-86e2-47d7-bd23-e5c01ba65549?fingerprint=ppb20260510145926" alt="5" width="252" height="315" style="width:252px;height:315px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter Day! May 20th -Words Matter Day!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter Day</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  will focus on the impact of positive language. This special day is all about lifting each other up, reflecting on the power of our words, and building school communities rooted in respect, empathy, and inclusion.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join the celebration on May 20th by wearing a kind or encouraging message as we explore the importance of how our words matter through classroom and school activities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year’s theme:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Say it Forward”</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fdb55284-db90-4548-b2d1-4e3d57d2767f?fingerprint=ppb20260419160158" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 19 095901" width="253" height="164" style="width:253px;height:164px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Fun Fair -Volunteers needed!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun Fair is coming up on June 11 and we can't wait!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As you know, this is a big event and we rely on volunteers like you to make it happen. You really showed up for Polson last year and we'd love to see that spirit again next month! Please fill out the  </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfb_yPIL_LZoKijT8nibdEoFPgGQaoSFFnrbjmGzh2wUXBq3w%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C4d01ff7d629d489884aa08deb1397d97%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639143057697168395%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Exu7PE5%2FIn0Y89%2FuApzeelIBX5uF0KvjIA8%2BjSg8t9E%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb_yPIL_LZoKijT8nibdEoFPgGQaoSFFnrbjmGzh2wUXBq3w/viewform?usp=dialog. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026 Fun Fair volunteer sign-up form</span></a><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dpublish-editor&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C4d01ff7d629d489884aa08deb1397d97%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639143057697190349%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Xr42BSzQQPambVbSBi3Pwdf8LBMpQUjrVIQnagZl7xk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to let us know when you're available and consider </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C4d01ff7d629d489884aa08deb1397d97%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639143057697209549%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nT6T3e3KfQyyqtH%2BYlDV%2BaAcLoYr0HaYt2eZP6aRkpw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65S3QiSjBE5ZIilTXZptifCqGwMfE_QzmL6j3uPmVErseCg/viewform?usp=dialog. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contributing to the bake sale</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> as well.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for all that you do to support our school community. Feel free to pass this sign-up form along to anyone in the Polson community who might be interested in helping out, including high school students who need volunteer hours.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Can't wait!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah E</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Chair</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/c62a6438-3a47-4697-90e3-4ae2299f045b?fingerprint=ppb20260510155522" alt="image (1)" width="136" height="134" style="width:136px;height:134px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Panthers ultimate frisbees $20. Please contact the school if you would like to make a purchase.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5bce2b9d-e6f5-4b9c-921c-36e571ad4dcb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013844" alt="favicon" width="100" height="124" style="width:100px;height:124px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement & Climate Survey</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236853579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vuiMyqib%2BC7eJUd%2FCevIUfsOpw4ElBwIbZ75A9NKfSE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236895409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fe0vGuQ1CXespWAO%2F0UzhmVOHlhijt7dmDpxFQq7Ojw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">                </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236917462%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SsjMvhif33JJwW0npZvMQU2KGLzJpO5LlRqlTVXAHks%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: yellow; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May/mai Asian Heritage Month, Canadian Jewish Heritage Month</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18, 2026 — Victoria Day (Schools Closed) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/eb6a85f5-29d4-4eae-8bf9-5ba231d7da9b?fingerprint=ppb20260517180238" alt="victoria day" width="176" height="176" style="width:176px;height:176px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Victoria Day! No classes today, so do something fun outside!  </strong></b></h2></td></tr><tr style="height: 200.667px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 19, 2026 -Day 1</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair, LDSB Learning Partner</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate frisbee practice - 8:15am</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Student Council Meeting first recess </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 20, 2026-Day 2 </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fa8978f4-86e2-47d7-bd23-e5c01ba65549?fingerprint=ppb20260510145926" alt="5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       WORDS MATTER DAY </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Say it Forward" T-Shirt Motto Spirit Day! Words are powerful, so spread positivity by wearing a kind or encouraging message today!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Cycle Kingston presentations all day </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Blommesteyn and Chatterson to Loyalist Gymnastics Club –pm</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Little Caesars Pizza delivery at first nutrition break </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 21, 2026 —Day 3</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Shavuot (Judaism)</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Grade 6 Boys & Co-ed soccer tournament -Go Panthers!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate frisbee practice - 8:15am</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Reading & Running Club after school </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 22, 2026 — Day 4</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shavuot (Judaism) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d366d7cc-c417-45fa-b505-65c067509b21?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="panther 2" width="229" height="173" style="width:229px;height:173px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Polson Pride Friday-Wear your school colours, Panthers!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready delivery at second nutrition break </span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -May 28</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> & June 2-June 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Polson grade 3 and 6 students writing EQAO assessments</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> & May 28</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Polson Lip Sync Performances</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming up in June</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Polson Fun Fair! -more info to come!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discovering Kindergarten Open House:  June 17</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -4-6 pm</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Grade 6 Celebration -4:45-5:45 pm</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/9cc84b5b-98a4-4338-85d3-6af6cdc10052?fingerprint=ppb20260504133413" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 04 093345" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/723b7094-d1b6-43a6-8746-9f58eef037e9?fingerprint=ppb20260215161026" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2c71aadf-5bfb-4d39-8aff-837f051c676d?fingerprint=ppb20260510160017" alt="ASUS Camps Advertisement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

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Polson Family Update: May 10, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: May 10, 2026</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c7815d97-f11e-45f0-bd71-202a2cb80728?fingerprint=ppb20260510162405" alt="mom" width="169" height="123" style="width:169px;height:123px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Mothers Day to all moms and caregivers in our community!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f2c30bc0-33be-4188-9f73-655ac6b6174d?fingerprint=ppb20260510155318" alt="IMG 1191" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At our assembly, we recognized students for their Track & Field and attendance. We also wrapped up our Mental Health Awareness Week and enjoyed a little celebration of dance!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go Panthers!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to our students who represented our school at basketball tournaments and the LCVI Road Race this week.  We are so proud of your efforts and achievements.  Thank you so much to all staff coaches and parent volunteers who have encouraged and supported our student athletes!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/721966fc-0015-4b07-b345-db8f34169dc0?fingerprint=ppb20260510161259" alt="IMG 1058" width="133" height="177" style="width:133px;height:177px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Au revoir Mme Brockwell! </strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Friday, we said farewell to a wonderful education assistant, Angela Brockwell, as she begins her studies to become a teacher. We will miss her and we wish her all the best. We will be welcoming Mme Robitaille Murphy to our Polson EA team for the remainder of the year.</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Lip Sync Performance May 27-28!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are delighted that 45 different groups of students wish to perform in this fun event! As last year, the performance will be split into two different days in order to accommodate all the performers and audience in our gym. Grade 6 groups will perform on both days and younger students will  be assigned one day. If your child is performing and they have a conflict on one of the dates, please inform their teacher so that we can schedule them appropriately. The shows will begin at 2:15pm and parents are welcome to attend. </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d86bf21c-7cef-4c6f-afa6-242d61aa62eb?fingerprint=ppb20260510155353" alt="IMG 1186" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for all you to to support our students and school!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5bce2b9d-e6f5-4b9c-921c-36e571ad4dcb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013844" alt="favicon" width="100" height="124" style="width:100px;height:124px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement & Climate Survey</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236853579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vuiMyqib%2BC7eJUd%2FCevIUfsOpw4ElBwIbZ75A9NKfSE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236895409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fe0vGuQ1CXespWAO%2F0UzhmVOHlhijt7dmDpxFQq7Ojw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">                </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236917462%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SsjMvhif33JJwW0npZvMQU2KGLzJpO5LlRqlTVXAHks%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c62a6438-3a47-4697-90e3-4ae2299f045b?fingerprint=ppb20260510155522" alt="image (1)" width="150" height="149" style="width:150px;height:149px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate Frisbees for Sale!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring weather brings ultimate frisbee! As staff plan for another fun season of playing ultimate, families are reminded that Polson Park discs are available to purchase for $20. Please contact your child’s classroom teacher to order!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7356618d-9e3b-4899-899b-c13b79e8b99f?fingerprint=ppb20260510165129" alt="IMG 1193" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students, teachers and LDSB tutors at Polson have been planning and preparing for primary and junior provincial assessments in reading, writing, & math. This helps us know what to expect and builds confidence!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce?fingerprint=ppb20260329164739" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="145" height="78" style="width:145px;height:78px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Polson, provincial assessments will be administered from May 25</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -May 28</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. And June 2</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">nd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -June 5</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We encourage your child to be present st school when their scheduled assessment dates, but students who are absent will be able to write the assessment on another date during the window.  Please reach out to your child’s teacher if your child has any conflicts or if you have any questions.   If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Math Practice at Home with Knowledgehook</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Knowledgehook is a secure, online tool designed to provide useful information to help guide the next steps in instruction during the learning process.  Students at Polson have been using Knowledgehook in conjunction with other tools in order to reinforce learning and to apply their skills in a format that is reflective of Ontario Curriculum expectations and the format for EQAO assessments.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a parent, you can connect to your child’s account and be part of supporting and understanding their learning journey. Your child’s teacher may have already shared their code with you earlier this year, but please reach out if you would like to connect to your child’s account.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  See this week’s menu below for Friday, May 8th:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><img src="/images/16406861-ef55-44cf-8673-715834ec8fde?fingerprint=ppb20260510144855" alt="Caesar Salad options 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Subway sub orders will be delivered on Wednesday, May 13</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at first nutrition break.  A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c9cc5f78-7347-44d1-8bd6-3f98b14a8363?fingerprint=ppb20260510155841" alt="IMG 1188" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: yellow; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May/mai Asian Heritage Month, Canadian Jewish Heritage Month </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 11, 2026 -Day 1</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome to placement student,  Laura Gillam!</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Day 2 Vesak/Wesak (Buddhism) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Blue Marble workshop “Habitats” 9:30 – 10:30 Mme Fischer, 12pm – 1pm Mme Astrid </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 13, 2026 -Day 3</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Blue Marble workshop “Habitats” 9:30 – 10:30 Van Galen, 12pm – 1pm Mme Emilie </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair, LDSB Leaning Partner</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Subway lunch delivery at first recess</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr style="height: 102px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Day 4</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Running & Reading Club after school</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 15, 2026-Day 5 </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d366d7cc-c417-45fa-b505-65c067509b21?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="panther 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Polson Pride Friday</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready Delivery at second nutrition break</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharin St. Clair LDSB Learning Partner</span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fa8978f4-86e2-47d7-bd23-e5c01ba65549?fingerprint=ppb20260510145926" alt="5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Victoria Day Holiday</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 20</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">nd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Words Matter Day! May 20th -Words Matter Day!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://harmony.ca/wm/words-matter-day-2/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-1" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -May 28</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> & June 2-June 5</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Polson grade 3 and 6 students writing EQAO assessments</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> & May 28</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Polson Lip Sync Performances</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming up in June</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Polson Fun Fair! -more info to come!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discovering Kindergarten Open House:  June 17</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -4-6 pm</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Grade 6 Celebration -4:45-5:45 pm</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MAY HIVE ACTIVITIES</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See below for HIVE (Healthy Individuals, Vibrant Environments) activities brought to you by LDSB and KCHC! See the </span><a href="https://kchc.ca/events/hive-healthy-individuals-vibrant-environments/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for more details.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9cc84b5b-98a4-4338-85d3-6af6cdc10052?fingerprint=ppb20260504133413" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 04 093345" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/570c6bf8-5e4a-45a7-be2a-750c40f9c236?fingerprint=ppb20260215161011" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

2026-05-10 17:09:05.967 +0000 UTC

Polson Family Update: May 3, 2026

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: May 3, 2026</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/97f47531-3985-46a0-802a-ab97ed9e878e?fingerprint=ppb20260503141642" alt="IMG 0793 (2)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our first full week in May is a busy one! Don’t forget that Monday is May the 4</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Day and students are invited to express their Star Wars or "spacey" style.  This week is Teacher Week. Thank you to all of our amazing educators at Polson for all you do in the classroom and beyond! This is also Mental Health Awareness week, and staff will highlight habits that that promote health and well-being. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/0750c6b4-bae2-4174-ba81-5848505d40f8?fingerprint=ppb20260421183634" alt="2026 04 17 Mental Health Week E Newsletter Graphic (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Merci -Thank You Volunteers!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful to our volunteers who help out through the year to support wonderful activities and opportunities for our students including athletics, field trips, fundraising, and parent council and so much more! We hope you can join us for a small gathering to show our appreciation!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/804f9705-b2e7-48c0-b1a9-345da4e809bc?fingerprint=ppb20260502134726" alt="1000059393" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go Panthers!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Good luck to our junior basketball players  who are off to their divisional tournament and to all of our runners who are participating in the LCVI Road Race! </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6fc18768-b4ab-4c90-b004-443c8610f38b?fingerprint=ppb20260503141630" alt="IMG 0792 (2)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Track & Field Day</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all Grades 3 to 6 students who participated in our Polson Track & Field Day and to those top finishers who have qualified for the regional track and field meet! It was a beautiful day full of exciting running, jumping, climbing, and parachuting events for all! Special thanks to Mr. Ormiston for organizing this special day and to our staff and parent/caregiver volunteer coaches/station leaders! We also are grateful to Coach Boyce and Coach Valberg, and the student leaders from Calvin Park who helped us with our event. Merci to our parent council for the treats!</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/25e9280b-bd77-4987-bc35-cfe5f505f761?fingerprint=ppb20260503173934" alt="processed 7075ABEA 9295 4E88 A609 FBC65CA92B51" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/88d18dd7-e84d-4cf7-9a9c-fb838aad0eaa?fingerprint=ppb20260503173933" alt="processed 9853322B 4E32 4478 8EAD 69D3624173AE" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson @ Elementary Sports Festival</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all athletes who represented Polson at the Elementary Sports Festival at LCVI last week! All athletes played hard and had fun!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2887be58-97b1-4149-806f-8c0841784b45?fingerprint=ppb20260504002718" alt="IMG 0949" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ea71396d-5837-45be-b90c-318f6c8ae1ac?fingerprint=ppb20260504001704" alt="IMG 0953" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce?fingerprint=ppb20260329164739" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="159" height="87" style="width:159px;height:87px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3 & 6 students are preparing to write the primary and junior assessments in reading, writing and mathematics in June.  We are happy to welcome Mackenzie Charron & Charlotte Cantarutti, LDSB tutors who will be helping students prepare for the assessments.  If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5bce2b9d-e6f5-4b9c-921c-36e571ad4dcb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013844" alt="favicon" width="100" height="124" style="width:100px;height:124px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement & Climate Survey</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236853579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vuiMyqib%2BC7eJUd%2FCevIUfsOpw4ElBwIbZ75A9NKfSE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236895409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fe0vGuQ1CXespWAO%2F0UzhmVOHlhijt7dmDpxFQq7Ojw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">                </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236917462%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SsjMvhif33JJwW0npZvMQU2KGLzJpO5LlRqlTVXAHks%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  See this week’s menu below for Friday, May 8th:</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/ac29c617-806c-4fd0-ac4c-52cc9ace206a?fingerprint=ppb20260502134704" alt="Spring Quesadilla Bento" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Little Caesars Pizza orders will be delivered on Wednesday, May 6</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at first nutrition break.  A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lost and Found Update</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have many items in our lost and found to claim! We will be putting these out on tables outside the gym starting on Monday until Friday afternoon. Please encourage your wonderful and sometimes forgetful kids to have a look to see if one of their items is there! Anything left on Friday will be donated. Thank you!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5f20b820-3144-4612-a407-246a214992f4?fingerprint=ppb20260503174601" alt="IMG 0988" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week: </strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 142px;"><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: yellow; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May/mai</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Asian Heritage Month, Canadian Jewish Heritage Month </strong></b></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 04, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Day 1</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Awareness Week & Teacher Appreciation Week!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c29f8eb6-aef0-49b9-a52e-354238ef84a5?fingerprint=ppb20251217014816" alt="2587a68ef8dabf49e2a109bfdb0776a4" width="121" height="128" style="width:121px;height:128px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2fc302f6-c01b-42a7-b37c-9cc66c308698?fingerprint=ppb20260503230811" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 03 190515" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block;float:left"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Star Wars & Space Spirit Day!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome SLC placement student, Lucie Girard </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess (interested Gr. 3-6 students) - 800m</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 05, 2026 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">— Day 2</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+ (Red Dress Day) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Basketball Tournament at Queen’s </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Fire Presentation in the gym (2:00-3:00 pm)  </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 06, 2026 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Day 3</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       No Running Club practice</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCVI Road Race (Gr 3 to 6 students who participated in Running Club) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Charlotte Cantarutti, LDSB Tutor!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Kingston Police Visit for Kinder, AM</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       SAC Meeting 6 pm virtual and in person</span></h2></td></tr><tr style="height: 132px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 07, 2026 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Day 4</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent)</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ducharme and Marshall to Matilda Jr. </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running & Reading Club after school</span></h2></td></tr><tr style="height: 162px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 08, 2026 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Day 5</span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Pride Friday!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready Delivery at second nutrition break</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess (interested Gr. 3-6 students) - 1200m</span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 10th -Happy Mother's Day!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12th & 13th -Blue Marble Habitats Kindergarten Presentations -Thank you to Polson SAC for funding!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18th Victoria Day Holiday</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 20th -Words Matter Day!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://harmony.ca/wm/words-matter-day-2/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-1" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27th & May 28th -Polson Lip Sync Shows!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/723b7094-d1b6-43a6-8746-9f58eef037e9?fingerprint=ppb20260215161026" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ecc21c82-8342-4ab9-8901-65fad7989650?fingerprint=ppb20260503183008" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 03 142838" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See below for HIVE (Healthy Individuals, Vibrant Environments) activities brought to you by LDSB and KCHC! See the </span><a href="https://kchc.ca/events/hive-healthy-individuals-vibrant-environments/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for more details.</span><img src="/images/9cc84b5b-98a4-4338-85d3-6af6cdc10052?fingerprint=ppb20260504133413" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 04 093345" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

2026-05-03 17:25:27.256 +0000 UTC

Polson Family Update: April 26, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: April 26, 2026</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/13f84071-396a-4c58-beaa-d2946c00ccfd?fingerprint=ppb20260426180512" alt="IMG 0763" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students pitched in on April 22</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">nd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to clean up some parts of the yard and community as a part of Earth Day celebrations!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d366d7cc-c417-45fa-b505-65c067509b21?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="panther 2" width="133" height="101" style="width:133px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Track & Field Day – Friday, May 1</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">st</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re getting ready for Track & Field Day at Polson for students in Grades 3-6. The track meet will take place throughout the day on Friday, May 1st. There are 5 events plus 3 rest stations.  Thank you to parent council for providing snacks!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students have been organized into mixed age groupings that will be accompanied by a staff member or volunteer to their stations. 100 m running finals will take place at the end of the meet -around 3 pm.  A reminder that parents/caregivers spectators need to report to the main office before proceeding to any events.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to Mr. Ormiston for taking the lead on organizing Polson’s Track & Field season and to our staff and volunteer coaches!  We are also very grateful to have Sara Boyce and Scott Valberg, two amazing coaches and teachers from Calvin Park who will help us with our day. They will bring a group of grade 8 student leaders to help run/time the events and measure jumps, which will be reported to the scorer’s table.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents, please make sure that your participating student (grade 3-6) is prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for running and jumping outside as well as water bottles, sunscreen, and sunglasses & hats for this outdoor event.  We are looking forward to a fun and active day!</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson needs bingo volunteers</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Help us raise funds for Polson in the easiest way possible! After 30 minutes of online training, volunteers have a two-hour shift at the Community Spirit Gaming Centre on a Friday evening once every other month.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is the single most impactful (and did we mention easiest?) thing parents can do for Polson Park. Your only responsibility during the shift is to be a friendly face that represents our school.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These bingo shifts raise an average of $1,500 for Polson every month. The funds go toward field trips, equipment upgrades, movie nights, dances and more. They allow our students to enjoy activities and much-needed enhancements to the school without having to ask families to engage in more labour-intensive fundraising activities.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">But we need more volunteers to keep this income stream coming in! Spend two hours daydreaming, chatting or just getting your steps in - it's super low commitment and incredibly valuable to our school community.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more info or to sign up, please contact Ben at polsonsac.bingo@gmail.com.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See you there!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3f953976-74ec-4be6-8c43-9037377a3e5c?fingerprint=ppb20260412154945" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Post (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Neurovibes 2026 on Neurovibes 2026 - April 29</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th </strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4-8 pm</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB and Queen's have partnered in bringing back Neurovibes for a third year! Join us for this community event that brings people together to learn, share, and celebrate neurodivergent experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from speakers, experience interactive spaces, and connect with community partners and vendors in a sensory friendly environment.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Doors open at 4pm</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dr. Shelley Moore starts at 5pm</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first 200 attendees through the door will get a Neurovibes swag bag!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neurovibes-2026-tickets-1984889378563?msockid=3f29afc954cf62a02b61bafc55e56377" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Neurovibes 2026 Tickets, Wednesday, April 29  •  4 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite</strong></b></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> April 29</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bb7cabea-df75-4ffa-a668-bb14e2f94cdb?fingerprint=ppb20260426181258" alt="IMG 0765" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to all families in Ms. Blommesteyn's class who were able to attend in person and online to learn more about the Lexia reading program!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce?fingerprint=ppb20260329164739" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="281" height="152" style="width:281px;height:152px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3 & 6 students are preparing to write the primary and junior assessments in reading, writing and mathematics later this year.  As a part of our preparation, students will be working with 2 LDSB tutors, Mackenzie Charron and Charlotte Cantarutti. They will be with us until June 12th!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213404236%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L0ij3Ob3yQQ9kmLhm%2B77fAlXb%2B5caSlkkQM7FVpleIo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19, 2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  See this week’s menu below for Friday, May 1st:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a7bfea93-0ced-4e33-9c83-d05f19f5080d?fingerprint=ppb20260308173409" alt="Greek Bento Box 2026 (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Subway subs will be delivered on Wednesday, April 29th at first nutrition break.  A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(15, 158, 213); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April/avril</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Autism Acceptance Month, Sikh Heritage Month, Month of the Military Child</strong></b></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 27, 2026 — Day 1</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan (Baha’i) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome to Mackenzie Charron, LDSB Tutor! </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Special Olympics Elementary Sports Festival @ LCVI </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Day 2</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan (Baha’i) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Grade 6 Boys’ Basketball game </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">at Winston Churchill PS </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(3:45-5pm) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair, LDSB Learning Partner</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Student Council Meeting</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — Day 3</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan (Baha’i) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Grade 6 Girls’ Basketball game vs. Winston Churchill </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">at Polson</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (3:45-5pm) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Subway Lunch Delivery</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Neurovibes Event </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 30, 2026 —Day 4</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Ridvan (Baha’i) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inside Out & Backwards Fashion Spirit Day!</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Backwards hats & Inside-out shirts just for fun!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair, LDSB Learning Partner </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running & Reading Club after school</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr style="height: 122px;"><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: yellow; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May/mai</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Asian Heritage Month, Canadian Jewish Heritage Month</strong></b></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 01, 2026 — Day 5</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan (Baha’i) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Polson Pride Day!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Polson Track and Field Day (confirmed) All Gr 3- 6 classes. All day </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready delivery at second nutrition break</span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><img src="/images/e0380cd1-ad4c-4c9e-8081-7e3950d6b4b7?fingerprint=ppb20260421183732" alt="2026 04 17 Mental Health Week E Newsletter Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     May 4th - 10th Mental Health Awareness Week</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     Monday, May 4</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -May the 4</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Be With You Day -Star Wars & Space Spirit Day</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     Wednesday, May 6</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Polson SAC Meeting virtual & in-person 6 pm</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 20</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Words Matter Day - https://harmony.ca/wm/words-matter-day-2025/</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> May 26th & 27th Polson's Lip Sync Challenge is coming! Students, please check announcements to see how to sign up and participate in this event!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a730612b-5e9d-4b0b-a690-12e23fb756f9?fingerprint=ppb20260426182411" alt="image (2)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/570c6bf8-5e4a-45a7-be2a-750c40f9c236?fingerprint=ppb20260215161011" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: right;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2>

2026-04-26 18:26:30.747 +0000 UTC

Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Patty Gollogly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Program Services: School Climate & Community Engagement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>

2026-04-23 20:30:53.848 +0000 UTC

Polson Family Update: April 19, 2026

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: April 19, 2026</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/66eabcee-0a48-4d89-a0fb-7d729cabc25d?fingerprint=ppb20260419155614" alt="IMG 0545" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Let’s Glow Polson Family Dance!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to SAC and our wonderful parent volunteers for putting on such a fun family event for our students.  A special shoutout to our DJ Phaolan for bringing the tunes and keeping everyone dancing.  Proceeds from the dance will go towards the purchase of folding chairs for future school events for our students and families.</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8f43f69a-b6d1-43d1-8ab4-96136a2600a2?fingerprint=ppb20260419160539" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 19 120458" width="209" height="198" style="width:209px;height:198px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteer Recognition Week!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are so fortunate to have many wonderful volunteers in our school community who help with fundraising, school trips, running club, track & field, School Advisory Council, field trips, Food Share, family dances, Fun Fair, Bingo and a wide range of classroom and school activities.  On behalf of the Polson staff, we want to sincerely thank you for your support and engagement!</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fdb55284-db90-4548-b2d1-4e3d57d2767f?fingerprint=ppb20260419160158" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 19 095901" width="231" height="150" style="width:231px;height:150px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bingo Volunteers Needed!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us and help make a difference at Polson Park! A small time commitment that makes a BIG impact.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Community Spirit Gaming Centre Role</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Description:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Welcome Centre customers, respond to customer requests, identify winning card numbers, call back numbers of winning cards, stay with the customer until Centre staff provide payout. Volunteers do not handle money at any time. Smile and represent Polson Park.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time Commitment:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 2 to 4 hours per month = 1 to 2 shifts a month.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Who:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Volunteers can be anyone 18+. They can be friends, family or community members looking to volunteer and support a good cause.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Why: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteering with the Community Spirit Gaming Centre is the easiest and most profitable way of raising funds. These funds go directly back to the school and allow purchases such as IT equipment, guest speakers, field trips, classroom supplies, playground equipment, sports equipment and more. January 2023 funds raised: $1,608.10 for 3 shifts February 2023 funds raised: $1,119.26 for 2 shifts</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/880dc1ff-742f-4d7c-8815-fc6a31a042f0?fingerprint=ppb20260419155628" alt="IMG 0543" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Way to go, Panthers! </strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our junior basketball teams are off to a fantastic start.  The junior boys celebrated a home win over Centennial Public School this week and the girls travelled to Winston Churchill to pick up their first away game win.  Thank you to our staff coaches and to Panther fans for supporting our players!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d83f5c0f-bdfa-44d4-b786-e0206d1ce50e?fingerprint=ppb20260419155638" alt="IMG 0546" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Book Fair & Book Swap Success</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for supporting our Scholastic Book Fair & Polson Book Swap.  We made over $3600 redeemable for books and classroom learning tools and materials for our students.  A huge shout-out to Mme Underhill for taking the lead in organizing this event and to our staff and parent volunteers of volunteers who helped out. Thank you also for donating your previously loved books!  We will continue to leave the book table in the foyer this week in case you missed it. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Neurovibes 2026 on Neurovibes 2026 - April 29</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th </strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4-8 pm</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB and Queen's have partnered in bringing back NeuroVibes for a third year! Join us for this community event that brings people together to learn, share, and celebrate neurodivergent experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from speakers, experience interactive spaces, and connect with community partners and vendors in a sensory friendly environment.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Doors open at 4pm</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dr. Shelley Moore starts at 5pm</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first 200 attendees through the door will get a NeuroVibes swag bag!</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neurovibes-2026-tickets-1984889378563?msockid=3f29afc954cf62a02b61bafc55e56377" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NeuroVibes 2026 Tickets, Wednesday, April 29  •  4 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite</strong></b></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> April 29</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce?fingerprint=ppb20260329164739" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="255" height="139" style="width:255px;height:139px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bex03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213387885%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1fdLE5wcOsbqEN5qmfZD8MgoK%2BQWTUxS%2BqoKexCHl0k%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bex03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213404236%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L0ij3Ob3yQQ9kmLhm%2B77fAlXb%2B5caSlkkQM7FVpleIo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week's lunch will be delivered on Friday, April 24th  See menu below:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span></sup></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/77c719b2-9d97-41ff-8df2-4638fc20e533?fingerprint=ppb20260301161415" alt="Ranch Wrap 3 options 2026 (3)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Little Caesars pizza will be delivered on Wednesday, April 22nd at first nutrition break.  A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(0, 176, 240); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> April/avril</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Autism Acceptance Month</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">/</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Month of the Military Child</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">/ </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sikh Heritage Month </strong></b></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 20, 2026 — Day 1 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Volunteer Week</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       –Welcome, Jessi, Indigenous Team, to Ms. Kenyon's class at 11:35 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Grade 6 Girls’ Basketball game vs. Centennial PS </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">at Centennial PS </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 21, 2026 —Day 2 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Ridvan (Baha’i);</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> National Volunteer Week </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 22, 2026 — Day 3 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan (Baha’i); Earth Day;  </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Volunteer Week </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/68653eb9-011d-46ef-8ca4-395c02efc8b3?fingerprint=ppb20260419161305" alt="earth day illustration 1308 27915" width="163" height="177" style="width:163px;height:177px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earth Day Green & Blue Spirit Day! </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome Superintendent Blackbur </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Pitch In Cleanup Day  </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Ms. Kenyon and Van Galen's classes trip to Little Cat </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Mme</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Marshall </em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">at</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Hobbit </em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">performance by Cantabile Choirs  </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Grade 6 Boys’ Basketball game vs. Centennial</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Centennial PS</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 23, 2026 —Day 4 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Ridvan (Baha’i);</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Volunteer Week </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running & Reading Club after school </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lexia Pilot Caregiver Session 4-5 pm </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 24, 2026 — Day 5  </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan (Baha’i); National Volunteer Week </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b60e41ed-1827-5b7e-b6c6-5b13f6c219b6?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="picture-day" width="182" height="91" style="width:182px;height:91px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Polson Pride Friday! </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Photos AM </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready Delivery at second nutrition break</span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April is Month of the Military Child -See info & events links: </strong></b><a href="https://cfmws.ca/kingston/events-activities/events/month-of-the-military-child" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CFMWS | MFRC | Kingston | CFMWS</strong></b></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Wednesday, April 29</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -NeuroVibes Free Community Event at Queen’s University</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     Thursday, April 30</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Inside Out & Backwards Spirit Day! Backwards hats & Inside-out shirts are the style of the day!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     Monday, May 4</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -May the 4</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Be With You Day -Star Wars & Space Spirit Day</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/570c6bf8-5e4a-45a7-be2a-750c40f9c236?fingerprint=ppb20260215161011" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

2026-04-19 16:13:46.356 +0000 UTC

Message from the Director

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we enter the spring season and final third of the school year, we are reminded of this season’s promise of renewal and growth, and the key role schools and families have together in supporting student learning and well-being. This time of </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> brings many opportunities for learning both inside and outside of the classroom, along with the return of outdoor extracurricular activities. While this week has been very wet and rainy, the warmer temperatures of spring are upon us.  I would like to take this opportunity to share a few important updates with you:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">P.A. Day – Friday, April 17</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that tomorrow, Friday, April 17, is a P.A. Day. There will be no classes for students, and we look forward to welcoming them back to school on Monday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey – Coming in May</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In early May, Limestone will be inviting families to take part in a Family Engagement and Climate Survey. The optional survey is anonymous, and families can choose which questions they want to answer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey asks about topics such as feeling connected to school, family involvement, safety and bullying, communication, before- and after-school programming, and how technology like artificial intelligence is used in schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback shared through this survey helps schools and the school board understand what is working well, what could improve, and what may make it harder for some families to take part. Your feedback helps strengthen communication, support student well-being, and improve school experiences for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information will be shared leading up to the survey being live in early May. </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are encouraged to watch a short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> featuring Senior Staff and a Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Co-Chair, who share more about the Family Engagement and Climate Survey and why family voice is so important.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Rights Information</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Launched in October 2022, the Limestone’s Student Human Rights Reporting Tool provides a way for students, families, caregivers, and staff to report human rights concerns involving LDSB students, including matters related to discrimination and harassment. Reviewing and analyzing this information helps support safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environments and supports the board’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/dff6803b-6f2d-4d36-a758-68758a63ceb3/2026-04-09-Student-Human-Rights-Data-Summary-for-2024-2025.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260409164623" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Human Rights Reports – 2024-2025 Summary is now available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and can be accessed by families. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census 2025 Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In November 2025, Limestone completed the See Yourself in Limestone: Student Census 2025, a voluntary and confidential survey that helps us better understand students’ identities and school experiences. The findings support planning and decision-making that promotes equity, well being, and student success across Limestone schools. An overview of the Student Census 2025 was presented to the Board of Trustees at last night’s board meeting. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/see-yourself-in-limestone-2025-student-census-update-20260416133605" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">visit the Limestone District School Board website to review the full Student Census summary</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about how student voice is helping shape our work.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports Available for Students</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support of Limestone schools and their communities. Your partnership, feedback, and engagement play an important role in strengthening student learning and well-being across Limestone. Limestone staff remain committed to collaborating with families to create safe, inclusive, and supportive school communities where every student can learn and see themselves in Limestone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>

2026-04-16 20:30:19.127 +0000 UTC

Neurovibes Celebrates Neurodiversity April 29, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A vibrant event celebrating neurodiversity with inspiring talks, creative spaces, and an inclusive community experience.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Now entering its third year, Neurovibes is a community event celebrating neurodiversity through engaging talks, creativity, and connection.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendees can hear from inspiring speakers, explore interactive spaces, and connect with community partners and vendors in a welcoming, inclusive environment. The event is designed to support different sensory needs while bringing people together to learn, share, and celebrate neurodivergent experiences.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When: April 29, 2026, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:00 p.m.)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where: Queen's Biosciences Complex, 116 Barrie Street, Kingston</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register now at: </strong></b><a href="https://bit.ly/Neurovibes2026%20" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/Neurovibes2026</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0d9fba3e-4cf2-480e-973b-7617e4932a7f?fingerprint=ppb20260416161028" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>

2026-04-16 16:10:44.021 +0000 UTC

Polson Family Update: April 12, 2026

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: April 12, 2026</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1cd78b43-d43c-4822-b47d-52683b23dd7d?fingerprint=ppb20260412162815" alt="IMG 0266" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Manie Musicale!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Merci to Mme Lowry for organizing this year’s Manie Musicale assembly when the winning French song was revealed.  Students in French Immersion and Core French programs experienced a wide range of songs and voted for their favourites to advance through the brackets.  Given the inspiring voyage of the Artemis II, it’s perhaps fitting that the artist, Maheva won Manie Musicale 2026 with the song, “</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Toucher la lune</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">”!</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing Updates</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Mason Berg who will be joining our Polson staff teaching grade 4/5.  As well, we are pleased to announce that Trevor Wisteard will be our new head caretaker beginning on April 27</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b2c3d5eb-a801-4989-8d6c-3110bf220453?fingerprint=ppb20260412163902" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 12 123834" width="300" height="201" style="width:300px;height:201px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Glow Family Dance-April 15th</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to our parent council members who have volunteered to organize this week’s Family Dance.  </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Glow Dance will take place on Wednesday, April 15</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 6-8 pm.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  Admission is $2 per Polson student.  Students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult who will have free admission. There will be a DJ and canteen and some black lights to reflect the fluorescent fashion! Don’t forget that it’s also a Glow Spirit Day on Wednesday!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you're able to volunteer for part of the event, that would be very helpful! Please use the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSc_HHfj1IC1NRPtTlPPMomjaI1HnG4CiLdUzEIwhz9o91zdlQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dpublish-editor&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C6b58af160bd14b21897d08de97de35b5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639115177832742430%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nBHOSXIFeDIe0aOyJLx%2FemcUhDf0VCguElda%2FFRoORU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_HHfj1IC1NRPtTlPPMomjaI1HnG4CiLdUzEIwhz9o91zdlQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">spring dance sign-up form here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to connect with our SAC Chair, Sarah Etienne.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7fefddd3-223d-4bd3-af33-a4a016fe1651?fingerprint=ppb20260412162856" alt="IMG 0268" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to all of our volunteer coaches for getting running club off to a great start!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3f953976-74ec-4be6-8c43-9037377a3e5c?fingerprint=ppb20260412154945" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Post (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Neurovibes 2026 - April 29</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th </strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4-8 pm</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for this community event that brings people together to learn, share, and celebrate neurodivergent experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from speakers, experience interactive spaces, and connect with community partners and vendors in a sensory friendly environment</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Register at: </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neurovibes-2026-tickets-1984889378563?msockid=3f29afc954cf62a02b61bafc55e56377" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NeuroVibes 2026 Tickets, Wednesday, April 29  •  4 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/04594bc0-f578-4397-a1f8-641bb1a2b292?fingerprint=ppb20260329164948" alt="scholastic book fair clipart 1" width="255" height="128" style="width:255px;height:128px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholastic Book Fair</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, Polson will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair! Viewing begins on April 15</em></i><i><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><em class="editor-text-italic">th</em></sup></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and students can make purchases on April 15</em></i><i><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><em class="editor-text-italic">th</em></sup></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and April 16</em></i><i><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><em class="editor-text-italic">th</em></sup></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </em></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, this year we will once again be doing a book trade</strong></b></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. 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!</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce?fingerprint=ppb20260329164739" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="305" height="166" style="width:305px;height:166px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bdx03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213371354%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Bq2tuvz1U%2BDnMnpUUcbHkBmEWJZ8ebRw0W8sc0ILMrw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bdx03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Junior Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</strong></b></i></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bex03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213387885%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1fdLE5wcOsbqEN5qmfZD8MgoK%2BQWTUxS%2BqoKexCHl0k%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bex03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</strong></b></i></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213404236%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L0ij3Ob3yQQ9kmLhm%2B77fAlXb%2B5caSlkkQM7FVpleIo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</strong></b></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Message from Polson SAC: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Needs Bingo Volunteers!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Help us raise funds for Polson in the easiest way possible! After 30 minutes of online training, volunteers have a two-hour shift at the Community Spirit Gaming Centre on a Friday evening once every other month.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is the single most impactful (and did we mention easiest?) thing parents can do for Polson Park. Your only responsibility during the shift is to be a friendly face that represents our school.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These bingo shifts raise an average of $1,500 for Polson every month.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The funds go toward field trips, equipment upgrades, movie nights, dances and more. They allow our students to enjoy activities and much-needed enhancements to the school without having to ask families to engage in more labour-intensive fundraising activities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">But we need more volunteers to keep this income stream coming in! Spend two hours daydreaming, chatting or just getting your steps in - it's super low commitment and incredibly valuable to our school community.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more info or to sign up, please contact Ben at </span><a href="mailto:polsonsac.bingo@gmail.com" title="mailto:polsonsac.bingo@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">polsonsac.bingo@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See you there!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Due to the PA Day on Friday, this week’s menu will be delivered on Thursday, April 16</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.  See menu below:</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span></sup></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/646ae62c-7105-4a65-8ba8-f8ee8f5ef7f2?fingerprint=ppb20260412155008" alt="Pasta Salad options 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span></sup></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Subway subs will be delivered on Wednesday, April 15th at first nutrition break.  A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(11, 124, 159); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April/avril</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Autism Acceptance Month; Sikh Heritage Month</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Month of the Military Child</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 152px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 13, 2026 —Day 2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – cancelled </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Carol Martin, SLP, every Monday afternoon until June </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Grade 6 Boys’ Basketball game vs. Centennial</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Polson</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (3:45-5pm) </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 14, 2026 —Day 3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance); --Vaisakhi/Baisakhi (Sikhism) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair LDSB Learning Partner</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Scholastic Book Fair – viewing day </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 15, 2026 —Day 4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b2c3d5eb-a801-4989-8d6c-3110bf220453?fingerprint=ppb20260412163902" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 12 123834" width="155" height="104" style="width:155px;height:104px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Glow Spirit Day & SAC Family Glow Dance 6-8 pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair LDSB</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Subway lunch delivery at 1</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> nutrition break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Scholastic Book Fair – buying day + afternoon for families </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 16, 2026 —Day 5</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Scholastic Book Fair – buying day + afternoon for families </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready Delivery at second nutrition break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Grade 6 Girls’ Basketball game vs. Winston Churchill </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">at</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winston Churchill PS </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(3:45-5pm) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17, 2026 — P.A. Day</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       No Classes for Students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       PA Day Focus- School Achievement Plan Connected Learning & Collaborative Care Initiative Training       </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March is Month of the Military Child -See info & events links: </strong></b><a href="https://cfmws.ca/kingston/events-activities/events/month-of-the-military-child" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CFMWS | MFRC | Kingston | CFMWS</strong></b></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Wednesday, April 22</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>nd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Earth Day -Blue & Green Spirit Day</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Thursday, April 23</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Lexia Pilot Project Caregiver Session: 4-5 pm</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Friday, April 24</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Grad 6 Grad Photo Day</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Wednesday, April 29</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -NeuroVibes Free Community Event at Queen’s University</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     Inside Out & Backwards Spirit Day! Backwards hats & Inside-out shirts are the style of the day!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/723b7094-d1b6-43a6-8746-9f58eef037e9?fingerprint=ppb20260215161026" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p>

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