Lord Strathcona Public School Family Update
May 22, 2026
Principal's Message
May continues to be a very busy month around Lord Strathcona! This week our boys' and girls' soccer teams travelled to John Machin Field, where they had a fun and successful day representing LSPS against other schools. On Thursday we were delighted to watch our Talent Show performances, which were all spectacular! Congratulations to all participants and thanks to all coaches and staff who give up their time to make these events possible. Our track and field team is practicing every day ahead of their Regional meet on June 4, and our grade 6 and 3 students have begun the EQAO provincial assessments.
Next week, we would like to wish an Eid Mubarak to all of our families who are celebrating Eid al-Adha. Also, don't forget that next Friday, May 29, is a PA Day - there is no school for students next Friday.
Friday May 29:
G. Seiveright, Principal
Upcoming Dates
May 22-26 - Grade 6 EQAO
May 29 - PA Day - no school for students
June 2,3,5 - Grade 3 EQAO
June 4 - Regional Track and Field Meet
June 12 - Jump Rope for Heart
SAVE THE DATE: Year-end family barbecue is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 in the evening. More details to follow, but put it on your calendar now!Jump Rope for Heart
If you, your friends, or your family can donate, please visit https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/122045 or use the QR code below to reach the fundraising page. Any amount is welcome and appreciated. Another option is to please bring $2.00 to school, which will be collected by teachers. Donations will be accepted until Friday, June 12th. Thank you in advance for your support of the Heart and Stoke Foundation!
Kindergarten Registration is open now!
Save the Date: June 10 at 4:00 will be our Discover Kindergarten Open House for Registered JK students
Parking Update
At pick up and drop off, many of our families park in the parking lot across the street, at the Kingston Unitarian Fellowship. Please note that there will be a major renovation starting June 1 and that parking lot will be closed off for the remainder of the year. Street parking is permitted in the neighbourhood on Jane St., Westmoreland Rd., Seaforth Rd., and McMahon Av., east of the school. Drivers must obey all posted parking notices. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Hot Lunch
Hot lunch has returned to Lord Strathcona for term two! We will be offering lunch for purchase every Wednesday. We have switched providers and all lunches listed below will be from Paradiso Pizza.
The next scheduled lunches are as follows:
- Wed. May 27: Paradiso Pasta and Sauce
- Wed. Jun. 3: Personal Pizza
- Wed. Jun. 10: Grilled Cheese
- Wed. Jun. 17: Personal Pizza
All orders and payments must be made online using School-Day. You must order before the deadline (Sundays before the lunch). LATE ORDERS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Bus Cancellations
Even though the winter weather is behind us, sometimes buses are cancelled due to driver shortages or other factors. The decision to cancel buses is made by TriBoard, in consultation with the Limestone District School Board, early in the morning. 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 https://triboard.ca/snowdays/ . 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.
Dress for the weather!
Families are reminded that we have 50 minutes of outdoor recess every day. Along w
Office Notes
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.
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 3:15. 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.
Busing Information
You can check your busing information and apply for any changes to transportation at https://triboard.ca/ . All students must be registered for the bus in order to be able to ride. 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.
PlayYGK! Charitable Gaming fundraising
Through our School Council, Lord Strathcona is a proud participant of Charitable Gaming! Through funds raised at Play! Gaming and Entertainment Centre we are able to continue our important work supporting students. Money raised from this partnership goes to covering a variety of expenses, including yard equipment and paying for buses for all our field trips! Over $750 million has been raised for charities across Ontario through Charitable Gaming.
School-Year Calendar 2026-27
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: https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar
School Council
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 our Fruity Fridays and our year-end family barbecue!
Our Lord Strathcona School Council includes the following executive members:
Chair/Secretary/PIC Rep: Bethany Hufnagel
Treasurer: Carrie Fenton
Bingo & Fundraising Coordinator: Angela McGinnis
Our next School Council meeting will be held on Thursday, June 4 at 4:00 p.m. 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.
School Council Facebook Group
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: Facebook.com/groups/LSPSparents This will be a place to find reminders of upcoming events and to build connections with other families in the community. This group is not monitored by the school and is not a place to ask student-specific questions or raise concerns. Please feel free to share the link with any LSPS parent or guardian you are connected with - the more the merrier!
Daily Schedule
Time | Activity/learning block |
|---|---|
8:45 a.m. | Supervision begins on the yard |
9:00 to 10:40 a.m. | 100-minute learning block |
10:40 to 11:25 a.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
11:25 a.m. to 1:05 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |
1:05 to 1:50 p.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
1:50 to 3:30 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |
3:30 p.m. | Dismissal |
Beginning in September 2026, Lord Strathcona Public School will be making a small adjustment to its daily schedule. This change aligns our school day with neighbouring schools, supports smoother coordination across the day, and does not change the amount of instructional time students receive.
School start and end times will shift by five minutes only. Supervision on the yard will begin at 8:50 a.m., with the school start time changing from 9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. The end of the school day will change from 3:30 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. Details are below:
2026-27 School Year Schedule | Activity/Learning Block |
|---|---|
8:50 a.m. | Supervision begins on the yard |
9:05 - 10:45 a.m. | 100-minute learning block |
10:45 - 11:25 a.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
11:25 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |
1:05 - 1:45 p.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
1:45 - 3:25 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |
3:25 p.m. | Dismissal |
If you have any questions, please contact school administration. Thank you for your continued support.
Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School
Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
