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;">March 6, 2026</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><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><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: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend. Remember to set clocks ahead one hour overnight Saturday to avoi</span><img src="/images/3204e8ca-bd59-4251-992b-b0dfa6858b16" alt="daylight saving begins" width="154" height="144" style="width:154px;height:144px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">d being late for school. With the time change we are finally noticing early signs of spring, and as the weather warms up and the snow melts the yard will surely be wet and muddy for a while. Please send students dressed appropriately for outdoor play, whatever the weather.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March Break is coming up quickly. There is no school for students the week of Mar. 16-20. We hope everyone has a nice break with family, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on March 23. Looking ahead there is also no school Friday April 3 and Monday April 6, for the Easter Weekend.</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></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March Break: Mar 16 - 20</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar. 19 - Eid al-Fitr (Eid Mubarak!)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr. 3 - Good Friday (No School)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr. 6 - Easter Monday (No School)</span></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have been happy to support our fasting students during the month of Ramadan, and will continue to do so until the March Break. Our gym has become our quiet space during nutrition breaks, where fasting students are welcome to play quiet games, colour, read, or do puzzles. Please ensure that your child's teacher knows if you would like them to access this alternate space next week. Eid Mubarak on March 19 to those families in our communities observing this important month!</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/faedf7b2-c5e9-46d2-be5e-a4fa1a12892d" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="489" height="611" style="width:489px;height:611px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot lunch has returned to Lord Strathcona for term two! We will be offering lunch for purchase every Wednesday, beginning on March 4. We have switched providers and all lunches listed below will be from Paradiso Pizza.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The next scheduled lunches are as follows:</span><img src="/images/1a852065-0985-43c0-8a11-01fad6927644" alt="pizza" width="177" height="177" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:177px;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;marginBottom:0.5rem;float:right;marginLeft:1.25rem;width:177px"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Mar. 11: Pasta</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Mar. 25: Grilled Cheese</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Apr. 1: Personal Pizza</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;">Sundays 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" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Math Games Night!</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the date: April 9! Details below: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d820a3e6-ade0-4e4d-a503-4452a3fe48f0" alt="LSPS Family Games Night poster 2026" width="754" height="975" style="width:754px;height:975px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Spring Session</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9f514bc0-a6c4-4598-973e-37aeeef915cc" alt="LIR Spring Session" width="288" height="288" style="width:288px;height:288px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Spring session of the Lunch in Ready! (LIR) program will run from&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13 to June 19, 2026</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This program provides nutritious, ready-to-eat lunches delivered directly to schools for students who may benefit from additional food support during the school day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who are currently enrolled in the program will automatically continue for the Spring session.</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Families do not need to register again.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;If you would prefer to opt out, please email&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:info@foodsharingproject.org" title="mailto:info@foodsharingproject.org" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">info@foodsharingproject.org</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New families who would like to register a student can do so by visiting our webstore:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cseiverightg%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb44a209c108740ccb43708de7afc685e%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639083421859770135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uD96D9IoFGZ%2B%2Fj%2BXVeIYMkSMB4Tb9K3E%2F1sjvW6jjOU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. The menu for the upcoming session is also available to view on the webstore.&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The deadline to register is March 25, 2026.&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bus Cancellations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we have seen several times already this year, sometimes buses are cancelled due to inclement weather. The decision to cancel buses is made by TriBoard, in consultation with the Limestone District School Board, early in the morning. This decision may be based on active weather in the morning, forecast weather for later in the day, or road conditions. When buses are cancelled in the morning they are cancelled for the full day. We will send an email to families in the morning when buses are cancelled, but you can also sign up for notifications at </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> . Please remember that if you drive your children to school on inclement weather days our supervision begins at 8:45 a.m. and students must be picked up by 3:30. If they are staying home due to weather or bus cancellations, please report the absence through SafeArrival to avoid an attendance call. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Immunization Update</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/02649cde-de6b-47db-90ca-9916c9a963ad" alt="Immunization poster jan 2026 Page 1" width="457" height="586" style="width:457px;height:586px;display:inline-block"></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 cold weather or snow, so make sure that children have boots, coats, snowpants, and mitts/hats as necessary. It is so much fun outside, especially when students are dressed for the weather!</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Office Notes</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><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All parents dropping students off or picking students up are asked to wait in the foyer for your child. To help ensure school and student safety and to minimize disruptions, parents/caregivers are not allowed to go down to classrooms during the school day. If you need to pick your child up early from school, please notify the office before 3:10. After that regular dismissal routines start to get very busy and it can be difficult to get a message to classrooms. Thank you for your 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></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PlayYGK! Charitable Gaming fundraising</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through our School Council, Lord Strathcona is a proud participant of Charitable Gaming! Through funds raised at @PlayYGK, we can continue our important work supporting students. Moneys raised from this partnership goes to covering a variety of expenses, including yard equipment and paying for buses for all our field trips!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dbc341e6-f745-451f-b66a-ca4af65bc88e" alt="PLAY Gaming" width="594" height="742" style="width:594px;height:742px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Year Calendar 2026-27</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education has approved the school year calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The school year will start on September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students is on September 2, 2026. A printable calendar along with the 5-day cycle calendar are posted on the Board website here: </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar </span></a></p></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 upcoming Family Math Games Night!</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, April 23 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></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/4090d291-cb93-4e5a-bf19-7d09cfa094a9" alt="March Break Lego Club 2026" width="424" height="548" style="width:424px;height:548px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/bd4b6862-9562-4dfd-8d23-28f4ce360eeb" alt="2026 02 12 Monique Gray Smith Facebook Instagram" width="420" height="420" style="width:420px;height:420px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d095568d-31a5-4651-8be1-5b2b7fc9ef76" alt="By Your Side webinar series spring 2026 Flyer" width="490" height="633" style="width:490px;height:633px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/55bfe0da-c9a1-42e8-bdcf-055b57cb2858" alt="Maple Madness March 2026" width="557" height="717" style="width:557px;height:717px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><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>

<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;">February 20, 2026</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><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><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;">We hope that everyone has had a chance to read over their children's Report Cards or Kindergarten Communications of Learning, which were sent home last Friday (Feb. 13). Report cards are an important milestone in the school year, and it is great to see all of the progress and growth from our students. We now look to setting goals for term 2, and encourage families to talk about goals with their children as well, whether they are focused on Learning Skills, Attendance, or Academic subjects. Any questions about report cards or goals for the rest of the year should be directed to your child's teacher. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was great to see so many families at our School Council Movie Night last Thursday. Events like that are a great way to build community and meet other Lightning Families. Please note the Save-the-Date information in this newsletter for our Family Games Night, which is coming April 9! </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></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Swim to Survive (Gr. 3): Feb. 23</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whitehead/Schukei to Gould Lake: Feb. 26</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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Meeting: Mar. 5, 4:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March Break: Mar 16 - 20</span></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan Mubarak to those families in our communities observing this important month! Our school looks forward to supporting those who are observing fasting, and to honoring the cultural importance of Ramadan. We are committed to supporting your child, should they be fasting during Ramadan. As we recognize that the two daily nutrition breaks are likely the most difficult periods to endure while fasting, we would like to provide the option of an alternate quiet space for students to go to instead of their regular classrooms. The room will have books, colouring, games and other things to keep students busy. Of course, this will be a choice for students- they may remain in their regular classrooms. Please make sure your child's teacher knows if you would like them to access this alternate space.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/faedf7b2-c5e9-46d2-be5e-a4fa1a12892d" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="489" height="611" style="width:489px;height:611px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot lunch has returned to Lord Strathcona for term two! We will be offering lunch for purchase every Wednesday, beginning on March 4. We have switched providers and all lunches listed below will be from Paradiso Pizza.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The next scheduled lunches are as follows:</span><img src="/images/1a852065-0985-43c0-8a11-01fad6927644" alt="pizza" width="177" height="177" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:177px;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;marginBottom:0.5rem;float:right;marginLeft:1.25rem;width:177px"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Mar. 4: Personal Pizza</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Mar. 11: Pasta</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Mar. 25: Grilled Cheese</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed. Apr. 1: Personal Pizza</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;">Sundays 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" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Math Games Night!</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the date: April 9! Details below: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d820a3e6-ade0-4e4d-a503-4452a3fe48f0" alt="LSPS Family Games Night poster 2026" width="754" height="975" style="width:754px;height:975px;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;">Bus Cancellations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we have seen several times already this year, sometimes buses are cancelled due to inclement weather. The decision to cancel buses is made by TriBoard, in consultation with the Limestone District School Board, early in the morning. This decision may be based on active weather in the morning, forecast weather for later in the day, or road conditions. When buses are cancelled in the morning they are cancelled for the full day. We will send an email to families in the morning when buses are cancelled, but you can also sign up for notifications at </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> . Please remember that if you drive your children to school on inclement weather days our supervision begins at 8:45 a.m. and students must be picked up by 3:30. If they are staying home due to weather or bus cancellations, please report the absence through SafeArrival to avoid an attendance call. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Immunization Update</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/02649cde-de6b-47db-90ca-9916c9a963ad" alt="Immunization poster jan 2026 Page 1" width="457" height="586" style="width:457px;height:586px;display:inline-block"></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 cold weather or snow, so make sure that children have boots, coats, snowpants, and mitts/hats as necessary. It is so much fun outside, especially when students are dressed for the weather!</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Office Notes</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><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All parents dropping students off or picking students up are asked to wait in the foyer for your child. To help ensure school and student safety and to minimize disruptions, parents/caregivers are not allowed to go down to classrooms during the school day. If you need to pick your child up early from school, please notify the office before 3:10. After that regular dismissal routines start to get very busy and it can be difficult to get a message to classrooms. Thank you for your 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></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d095568d-31a5-4651-8be1-5b2b7fc9ef76" alt="By Your Side webinar series spring 2026 Flyer" width="602" height="778" style="width:602px;height:778px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p></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 upcoming Movie Night!</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, March 5 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></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/bd4b6862-9562-4dfd-8d23-28f4ce360eeb" alt="2026 02 12 Monique Gray Smith Facebook Instagram" width="420" height="420" style="width:420px;height:420px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></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></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/55bfe0da-c9a1-42e8-bdcf-055b57cb2858" alt="Maple Madness March 2026" width="557" height="717" style="width:557px;height:717px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><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>

<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;">February 6, 2026</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;">For the first time in 2026, we had a week with no snow days! Hopefully we have turned a corner with the weather and we continue to have full classrooms through the month. It is a busy month for celebrations and important events, with Black History Month, Ramadan, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras and the 100th day of school all coming up. On top of that we have out winter movie night coming up this Thursday (more info below) and Family Day next Monday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also this Friday, we will send home Term 1 Report Cards and Kindergarten Communications of Learning. This is an important opportunity to reflect with your child on their accomplishments and growth over the first half of the year and to set goals for second term. If you have any questions about your child's report card please reach out to their educators.</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"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb. 12 - Movie Night (see below)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb. 13 - Report Cards sent home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb. 16 - Family Day (No School)</span></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Calendar Survey</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is developing the 2026-2027 school year calendar. With Labour Day falling later than usual in 2026, the creation of a balanced and consistent calendar has presented more challenges than in typical years.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In collaboration with our coterminous boards—the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board and the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board—we have prepared </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">four calendar options for consideration</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We are seeking feedback from members of the Limestone community to help guide our final decision.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about the four options and to submit your feedback, click here: </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/2026-2027-school-year-calendar-survey--20260123160005" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendar Survey</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. The survey will be open until Feb. 9.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Movie Night</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our School Council is very excited to announce a free Family Movie Night, on Thursday February 12! Please note that parents must stay with their children for this event to supervise. Doors will open at 5:30 - more info is below; the movie will be selected by students next week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/6d73f00e-4d4d-4ece-99ba-d8638404e993" alt="movie night feb 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan is fast approaching and we would like to wish our Muslim students and families Ramadan Mubarak! Our school looks forward to supporting those who are observing fasting, and to honoring the cultural importance of Ramadan. We recognize the diverse religious backgrounds and values represented in our school community and the importance of being sensitive to the needs of all students and their families. We are committed to supporting your child, should they be fasting during Ramadan. As we recognize that the two daily nutrition breaks are likely the most difficult periods to endure while fasting, we would like to provide the option of an alternate quiet space for students to go to instead of their regular classrooms. The room will have books, magazines, games and other things to keep students busy. Of course, this will be a choice for students- they may remain in their regular classrooms. Please make sure your child's teacher knows if you would like them to access this alternate space.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bus Cancellations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we have seen several times already this year, sometimes buses are cancelled due to inclement weather. The decision to cancel buses is made by TriBoard, in consultation with the Limestone District School Board, early in the morning. This decision may be based on active weather in the morning, forecast weather for later in the day, or road conditions. When buses are cancelled in the morning they are cancelled for the full day. We will send an email to families in the morning when buses are cancelled, but you can also sign up for notifications at </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> . Please remember that if you drive your children to school on inclement weather days our supervision begins at 8:45 a.m. and students must be picked up by 3:30. If they are staying home due to weather or bus cancellations, please report the absence through SafeArrival to avoid an attendance call. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Possible School Time Change</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are considering a change to our school day for next year. This minor change would align us with our neighbouring schools, which would help resolve some shared staffing issues. The change would mean starting 5 minutes later (9:05) and ending 5 minutes earlier (3:25). It would not change the time students are in class, but would shorten each recess by 5 minutes. This would still be within Ministry Guidelines, and would increase our supervision abilities. We also find that the last 5 minutes of recess are when the majority of conflicts happen, so we would hope this change would reduce conflicts on the yard. This proposed change would not take effect until September, and must be approved by the Board. Any feedback on this proposal can be directed to Mr. Seiveright. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lord Strathcona Daily Schedule – with proposed changes</strong></b></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Current times (2025-26)</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Proposed changes for 2026-27</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yard Supervision/Buses arrive</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Block</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:40</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Nutrition Break</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:00</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Recess</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:05</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Block</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Nutrition Break</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:25</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Third Block</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:45</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:25</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Immunization Update</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/02649cde-de6b-47db-90ca-9916c9a963ad" alt="Immunization poster jan 2026 Page 1" width="457" height="586" style="width:457px;height:586px;display:inline-block"></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 cold weather or snow, so make sure that children have boots, coats, snowpants, and mitts/hats as necessary. It is so much fun outside, especially when students are dressed for the weather!</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Office Notes</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><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All parents dropping students off or picking students up are asked to wait in the foyer for your child. To help ensure school and student safety and to minimize disruptions, parents/caregivers are not allowed to go down to classrooms during the school day. If you need to pick your child up early from school, please notify the office before 3:10. After that regular dismissal routines start to get very busy and it can be difficult to get a message to classrooms. Thank you for your 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></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 upcoming Movie Night!</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, March 5 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></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/faedf7b2-c5e9-46d2-be5e-a4fa1a12892d" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="489" height="611" style="width:489px;height:611px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></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" 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></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>