Lord Strathcona Public School

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lord Strathcona Public School Family Update</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 28, 2025</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/7c7a844c-11ef-492a-8603-c2b9e0119d6d" alt="gym floor pic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal's Message</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is hard to believe that we have come to the end of November! With the arrival of December next week, we will run our annual Food Drive for the Partners in Mission Food Bank. We will gratefully accept any donations of non-perishable food items, which can be dropped off to the front office. Our week will wrap up with the Jingle Bell Walk on Friday, which is a school-wide fit break in the afternoon. We are also getting ready for our annual Winter Gift Shop on December 10. More information about these events can be found below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">G. Seiveright, Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</span><img src="/images/57cd3bd2-50ea-4b06-a027-f1c15671ae48" alt="calendar" width="229" height="190" style="width:229px;height:190px;display:inline-block;float:right"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 1-5 Food Drive week</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 3 - School Photo Retakes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 5 - Jingle Bell Run/Walk/Wheel</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 10 - Winter Gift Shop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 - Winter Break</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Gift Shop</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our annual Gift Shop will be open again this year for one day in December! On Wednesday December 10, all students will have the opportunity to visit the gym and select one gift for a family member, which we will help them wrap and send home. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are now accepting new and gently used gift items including home decor, games, or other small gift ideas. We are also looking for donations of gift wrap, tissue paper, and gift bags, to help with the wrapping</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Thank you for your support - we look forward to this event!</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jingle Bell Run/Walk/Wheel and Food Drive</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Every December, we run a food drive in December that ends with our Jingle Bell Run/Walk/Wheel. On Friday, December 5, the whole school will participate in a festive fit break in the afternoon. Ahead of that, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">all next week we are collecting donations of non perishable food items to support our local community.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Thank you in advance for your support!</span></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/eee836f1-9522-4141-b268-ddfc5e17144a" alt="jingle bell walk" width="769" height="283" style="width:769px;height:283px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Dress for the weather!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are rem</span><img src="/images/2970bb45-c57b-4b06-9202-edcbf39b0719" alt="winter accessories" width="140" height="151" style="width:140px;height:151px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">inded that we have 50 minutes of outdoor recess every day. Along with this, many classes enjoy gym time outside and also may use our many yard spaces as an outdoor classroom. Remember to send your students to school every day prepared for the weather. We will still go out in light rain or snow, so make sure that children have boots, coats, and mitts/hats as necessary. It is so much fun outside, especially when students are dressed for the weather!</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot lunch has returned to Lord Strathcona! We will be offering lunch for purchase every Wednesday. The next scheduled lunches are as follows:</span><img src="/images/1a852065-0985-43c0-8a11-01fad6927644" alt="pizza" width="155" height="155" style="width:155px;height:155px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Dec. 3: Tony's Hamburgers (order closed)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Dec. 10: Tony's Panzarottis (order closes Nov. 30)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Dec. 17: Tony's Pizza (order closes Dec. 7)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All orders and payments must be made online using </span><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Day</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. You must order before the deadline (</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10 days before the lunch</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">). LATE ORDERS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Lunch is Ready Surveys</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">From our partners at the Food Sharing Program: We’re now over halfway through our Free Lunch Program&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready!</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and we’d love to hear your feedback on how things are going at your school. Your school community's input is incredibly valuable as we work to improve the program for the rest of the year and develop future models to expand to other schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help us gather well-rounded feedback, we’ve created short surveys for&nbsp;parents and students:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Survey:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Please complete this short survey to tell us what you think of the program. To encourage participation, we’re including a giveaway draw&nbsp;for parents/guardians who complete the survey:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2F21VcZxFnJr&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cseiverightg%40limestone.on.ca%7Cd228d76a629b453135bd08de215dcbde%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638984883905157397%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fKTd2XS4yCj%2FKzMnMP8VQ1rnAmcuM2OPLdjnQ3wsJoI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://forms.office.com/r/21VcZxFnJr. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.office.com/r/21VcZxFnJr</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Survey:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;We would also love to hear from students who receive the Lunch is Ready! meals. The student survey includes photos of meals and star ratings for easy feedback. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FjdU7nBsqE3&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cseiverightg%40limestone.on.ca%7Cd228d76a629b453135bd08de215dcbde%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638984883905199379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qKbexbGXp0VvOABtwnJg%2B5nHbmogbI2r86XfYttH9aQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://forms.office.com/r/jdU7nBsqE3. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.office.com/r/jdU7nBsqE3</span></a></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/acac33e2-4c3d-45e5-81b5-0cab4c6249f5" alt="choices at 7 info nights" width="554" height="783" style="width:554px;height:783px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about Limestone's Choices at 7 programs visit:</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7 </span></a></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Office Hours</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that our Office Administrator is on lunch from 11:30 - 12:30. Phones may not be answered during this time, and it may take longer than normal to answer the front door. Thank you for your patience and understanding.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Busing Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can check your busing information and apply for any changes to transportation at </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/ </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All students must be registered for the bus in order to be able to ride. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that new applications and any changes take several days to process, so be sure to have alternate transportation plans in place. Please be at your child's bus stop 10 minutes before their scheduled pick-up/drop-off time to make sure you are there on time. </span></p><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dd2cc5af-8668-4241-b8e2-085093167eff" alt="CBS AUBS Clinic Jan Feb 2026" width="470" height="608" style="width:470px;height:608px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our small but mighty School Council continues to meet to discuss events and fundraisers at Lord Strathcona, bring up issues with administration, and plan special opportunities for students and families. This includes the Harvest Lunch next week along with the Holiday Gift Shop in December. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Lord Strathcona School Council includes the following executive members:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair/Secretary/PIC Rep: Bethany Hufnagel</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: Carrie Fenton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bingo &amp; Fundraising Coordinator: Angela McGinnis</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next School Council meeting will be held on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, January 15 at 4:00 p.m.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the library. We are trying different times for our meetings this year in the hopes that new interested parents and caregivers will join us! All LSPS parents/guardians are invited to join us. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Facebook Group</span><img src="/images/3a68c5ca-3aff-41de-8fb5-9da1715893d2" alt="Parent Facebook Group QR Code" width="418" height="239" style="width:418px;height:239px;display:inline-block;float:right"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NEW this year is an unofficial Facebook Group for Parents and Guardians in the LSPS community to connect. Any parent or guardian is welcome to join at the QR code in the image, or by following the link:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Fgroups%2FLSPSparents&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cseiverightg%40limestone.on.ca%7C00bf46f8147b4ee5684208ddef2a54ef%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929687333782544%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KHH2FMUOec8C%2FwTK4QvNU3VuozW%2F7OZJEz73Kq1HOn8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: http://facebook.com/groups/LSPSparents. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook.com/groups/LSPSparents</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;This will be a place to find reminders of upcoming events and to build connections with other families in the community. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This group is not monitored by the school and is not a place to ask student-specific questions or raise concerns.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Please feel free to share the link with any LSPS parent or guardian you are connected with - the more the merrier!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/4ede37a8-6dcf-4560-bee4-0711ce1eacda" alt="PIC meeting dec 4 2025" width="510" height="637" style="width:510px;height:637px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 to 10:40 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:40 to 11:25 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05 to 1:50 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/01363886-5906-41e2-a4a3-00637d3e1bb6" alt="Gould Lake 2026 Junior Program Brochure" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lord Strathcona Public School Family Update</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 13, 2025</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/7c7a844c-11ef-492a-8603-c2b9e0119d6d" alt="gym floor pic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal's Message</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our first snow day of the year came early this week, and reminded us that winter is just around the corner. I will email families on days that all buses to Lord Strathcona are cancelled, and you can also sign up to receive notifications of cancellations to your child's specific route, at </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If your child is going to stay home on an inclement weather day, please remember to report their absence through School Messenger to help us track attendance and ensure student safety. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that tomorrow is a PA Day for students, so there is no school. We will see everyone back on Monday!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">G. Seiveright, Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f6264378-f017-4134-bce0-0e92af27357a" alt="PA day" width="302" height="151" style="width:302px;height:151px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day - tomorrow! Friday, November 14</strong></b></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</span><img src="/images/57cd3bd2-50ea-4b06-a027-f1c15671ae48" alt="calendar" width="229" height="190" style="width:229px;height:190px;display:inline-block;float:right"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fri. Nov. 14 - PA Day - No School for students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Nov. 19 - Harvest Lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Nov. 19 - jk/sk/gr. 2 Dental Screening</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fri. Nov. 21 - LDSB Pink Shirt Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 24 - 28 - Student Census week (gr. 4-6)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 26 - 28 - Scholastic Book Fair</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 3 - School Photo Retakes</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harvest Lunch</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very happy to share that School Council and the Bayridge SS Culinary class are bringing Harvest Lunch back to Lord Strathcona PS this year! This special and popular event will take place in the gym next Wednesday, November 19. All students will be invited to participate in the lunch, which includes chicken (halal), mashed potatoes, gravy, a veggie and cookie for dessert. This meal is free to students thanks to funding from School Council and Charitable Gaming @PlayYGK. Lunch will take place during middle block (11:30 - 1:00). </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census Survey</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 4 to 12</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, running from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 24 to 28, 2025.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important information for families:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">optional</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Responses are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">confidential</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students will complete the survey during class time.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school principal by </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, November 14, 2025</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/student_census</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e3854cb4-9604-4288-adfe-7be4fe2eb49b" alt="2025 10 21 Student Census Social and Newsletter" width="549" height="549" style="width:549px;height:549px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Gift Shop</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our annual Gift Shop will be open again this year for one day in December! All students will have the opportunity to visit the gym and select one gift for a family member, which we will help them wrap and send home. We are now accepting new and gently used gift items including home decor, games, or other small gift ideas. We are also looking for donations of gift wrap, tissue paper, and gift bags, to help with the wrapping. Thank you for your support - we look forward to this event!</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dress for the weather!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are rem</span><img src="/images/2970bb45-c57b-4b06-9202-edcbf39b0719" alt="winter accessories" width="140" height="151" style="width:140px;height:151px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">inded that we have 50 minutes of outdoor recess every day. Along with this, many classes enjoy gym time outside and also may use our many yard spaces as an outdoor classroom. Remember to send your students to school every day prepared for the weather. We will still go out in light rain or snow, so make sure that children have boots, coats, and mitts/hats as necessary. It is so much fun outside, especially when students are dressed for the weather!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3f2a6003-c7e7-4346-b877-b64ce47790dc" alt="Operation Warm Feet Flyer English" width="539" height="690" style="width:539px;height:690px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot lunch has returned to Lord Strathcona! We will be offering lunch for purchase every Wednesday, beginning on October 22. The next scheduled lunches are as follows:</span><img src="/images/1a852065-0985-43c0-8a11-01fad6927644" alt="pizza" width="177" height="177" style="width:177px;height:177px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thurs. Nov. 20: Tony's Pizza slices - Date changed due to Harvest Lunch! (Order closed)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Nov. 26: Tony's Subs (Order by Sunday Nov. 16)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Dec. 3: Tony's Hamburgers</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Dec. 10: Tony's Panzarottis</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All orders and payments must be made online using </span><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Day</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. You must order before the deadline (</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10 days before the lunch</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">). LATE ORDERS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholastic Book Fair - Save the Date</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are happy to share that our Scholastic Book Fair will be back again this year. Mark your calendars for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 26-28</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. More information will follow closer to the date of the Book Fair. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Office Hours</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that our Office Administrator is on lunch from 11:30 - 12:30. Phones may not be answered during this time, and it may take longer than normal to answer the front door. Thank you for your patience and understanding.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Busing Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can check your busing information and apply for any changes to transportation at </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/ </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All students must be registered for the bus in order to be able to ride. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that new applications and any changes take several days to process, so be sure to have alternate transportation plans in place. Please be at your child's bus stop 10 minutes before their scheduled pick-up/drop-off time to make sure you are there on time. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/ccebe6e9-bb29-4906-a0a0-549f1a9253c9" alt="Math November 2025 Newsletter" width="445" height="556" style="width:445px;height:556px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our small but mighty School Council continues to meet to discuss events and fundraisers at Lord Strathcona, bring up issues with administration, and plan special opportunities for students and families. This includes the Harvest Lunch next week along with the Holiday Gift Shop in December. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Lord Strathcona School Council includes the following executive members:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair/Secretary/PIC Rep: Bethany Hufnagel</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: Carrie Fenton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bingo &amp; Fundraising Coordinator: Angela McGinnis</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next School Council meeting will be held on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, January 15 at 4:00 p.m.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the library. We are trying different times for our meetings this year in the hopes that new interested parents and caregivers will join us! All LSPS parents/guardians are invited to join us. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Facebook Group</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a68c5ca-3aff-41de-8fb5-9da1715893d2" alt="Parent Facebook Group QR Code" width="418" height="239" style="width:418px;height:239px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NEW this year is an unofficial Facebook Group for Parents and Guardians in the LSPS community to connect. Any parent or guardian is welcome to join at the QR code in the image, or by following the link:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Fgroups%2FLSPSparents&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cseiverightg%40limestone.on.ca%7C00bf46f8147b4ee5684208ddef2a54ef%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929687333782544%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KHH2FMUOec8C%2FwTK4QvNU3VuozW%2F7OZJEz73Kq1HOn8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: http://facebook.com/groups/LSPSparents. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook.com/groups/LSPSparents</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;This will be a place to find reminders of upcoming events and to build connections with other families in the community. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This group is not monitored by the school and is not a place to ask student-specific questions or raise concerns.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Please feel free to share the link with any LSPS parent or guardian you are connected with - the more the merrier!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/295e2953-3d99-49f9-9231-ba5afee3f8d5" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses oct nov 2025" width="502" height="627" style="width:502px;height:627px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 to 10:40 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:40 to 11:25 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05 to 1:50 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/edfb8ea3-cec5-4e75-b9d0-6295e31b4d68" alt="CDHC Digital slide" width="660" height="402" style="width:660px;height:402px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lord Strathcona Public School Family Update</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October 31, 2025</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/7c7a844c-11ef-492a-8603-c2b9e0119d6d" alt="gym floor pic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal's Message</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend, so don't forget to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night! Even with the days getting shorter and colder, it is hard to believe that we are already through two months of the school year. Time is flying by and students continue to work hard on literacy and math skills, setting and reaching their goals and making great progress. Our first reporting period of the year is coming up, with Progress Reports and kindergarten Initial Observations going home on Nov. 13. These early snapshots will let families know how a student is progressing towards achievement of curriculum expectations, and will share important strengths and next steps in learning. Progress Reports give families a great opportunity to have a discussion with students around all that has been accomplished so far in the year, and what goals make sense for the rest of the term. If you have questions about your child's Progress Report please reach out to their teacher. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">G. Seiveright, Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c9bef513-fb2f-48d2-92f0-cc989eab48c2" alt="daylight saving ends" width="307" height="307" style="width:307px;height:307px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</span><img src="/images/57cd3bd2-50ea-4b06-a027-f1c15671ae48" alt="calendar" width="229" height="190" style="width:229px;height:190px;display:inline-block;float:right"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sun. Nov. 2 - Daylight Savings Ends - clocks back 1hr.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tues. Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day Assembly - 10:00 gym</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tues. Nov. 11 - School Council 4:00 library</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thurs. Nov. 13 - Progress Reports and Kindergarten Initial Observations sent home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fri. Nov. 14 - PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Nov. 19 - Harvest Lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Nov. 19 - jk/sk/gr. 2 Dental Screening</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 26 - 28 - Scholastic Book Fair</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Remembrance Day</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6dbd3348-cbb3-4d19-bd1d-1915ca53bfa5" alt="poppy" width="129" height="121" style="width:129px;height:121px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 11 is Remembrance Day. We will have our annual Remembrance Day assembly for our students at 10:00 on that day. Students will be given poppies (sticker or pin) for the assembly, which have been provided by the Royal Canadian Legion. If you would like to make a small donation for the poppy, please send it with your child on Nov. 11 to give to their teacher. We hope that this will be an opportunity for all students to learn about and reflect on the sacrifices and ongoing work of the Canadian Armed Forces. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harvest Lunch</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very happy to share that School Council and the Bayridge SS Culinary class are bringing Harvest Lunch back to Lord Strathcona PS this year! This special and popular event will take place in the gym on Wednesday November 19. All students will be invited to participate in the lunch, which includes chicken (halal), mashed potatoes, gravy, a veggie and cookie for dessert. This meal is free to students thanks to funding from School Council and Charitable Gaming @PlayYGK. &nbsp;</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census Survey</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 4 to 12</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, running from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 24 to 28, 2025.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important information for families:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">optional</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Responses are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">confidential</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students will complete the survey during class time.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school principal by </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, November 14, 2025</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/student_census</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e3854cb4-9604-4288-adfe-7be4fe2eb49b" alt="2025 10 21 Student Census Social and Newsletter" width="513" height="513" style="width:513px;height:513px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dress for the weather!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are rem</span><img src="/images/2970bb45-c57b-4b06-9202-edcbf39b0719" alt="winter accessories" width="140" height="151" style="width:140px;height:151px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">inded that we have 50 minutes of outdoor recess every day. Along with this, many classes enjoy gym time outside and also may use our many yard spaces as an outdoor classroom. Remember to send your students to school every day prepared for the weather. We will still go out in light rain or snow, so make sure that children have boots, coats, and mitts/hats as necessary. It is so much fun outside, especially when students are dressed for the weather!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot lunch has returned to Lord Strathcona! We will be offering lunch for purchase every Wednesday, beginning on October 22. The next scheduled lunches are as follows:</span><img src="/images/1a852065-0985-43c0-8a11-01fad6927644" alt="pizza" width="177" height="177" style="width:177px;height:177px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Wed. Nov. 5: Tony's Hamburgers (order closed)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Nov. 12: Tony's Panzerottis (order by Nov. 2)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Nov. 19: Tony's Pizza slices</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Nov. 26: Tony's Subs</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All orders and payments must be made online using </span><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Day</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Ordering is open now for the first 4 lunches. You must order before the deadline (</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10 days before the lunch</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">). LATE ORDERS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Office Hours</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that our Office Administrator is on lunch from 11:30 - 12:30. Phones may not be answered during this time, and it may take longer than normal to answer the front door. Thank you for your patience and understanding.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Busing Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can check your busing information and apply for any changes to transportation at </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/ </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All students must be registered for the bus in order to be able to ride. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that new applications and any changes take several days to process, so be sure to have alternate transportation plans in place. Please be at your child's bus stop 10 minutes before their scheduled pick-up/drop-off time to make sure you are there on time. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholastic Book Fair - Save the Date</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are happy to share that our Scholastic Book Fair will be back again this year. Mark your calendars for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 26-28</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. More information will follow closer to the date of the Book Fair. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In October we had the first meeting of the year of our School Council. At the meeting the following members were elected to the Council Executive:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello from our Lightning School Council!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair/Secretary/PIC Rep: Bethany Hufnagel</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: Carrie Fenton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bingo &amp; Fundraising Coordinator: Angela McGinnis</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next School Council meeting will be held on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, November 11 at 4:00 p.m.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the library. We are trying a different time for our meeting in the hopes that new interested parents and caregivers will join us! All LSPS parents/guardians are invited to join us. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Facebook Group</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a68c5ca-3aff-41de-8fb5-9da1715893d2" alt="Parent Facebook Group QR Code" width="418" height="239" style="width:418px;height:239px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NEW this year is an unofficial Facebook Group for Parents and Guardians in the LSPS community to connect. Any parent or guardian is welcome to join at the QR code in the image, or by following the link:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Fgroups%2FLSPSparents&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cseiverightg%40limestone.on.ca%7C00bf46f8147b4ee5684208ddef2a54ef%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929687333782544%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KHH2FMUOec8C%2FwTK4QvNU3VuozW%2F7OZJEz73Kq1HOn8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: http://facebook.com/groups/LSPSparents. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook.com/groups/LSPSparents</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;This will be a place to find reminders of upcoming events and to build connections with other families in the community. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This group is not monitored by the school and is not a place to ask student-specific questions or raise concerns.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Please feel free to share the link with any LSPS parent or guardian you are connected with - the more the merrier!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/295e2953-3d99-49f9-9231-ba5afee3f8d5" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses oct nov 2025" width="502" height="627" style="width:502px;height:627px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 to 10:40 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:40 to 11:25 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05 to 1:50 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/edfb8ea3-cec5-4e75-b9d0-6295e31b4d68" alt="CDHC Digital slide" width="660" height="402" style="width:660px;height:402px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p>