Lord Strathcona Public School Family Update
April 10, 2026
Principal's Message
It was great to see so many families at our Math Games Night last night! Students all looked like they were having a great time playing games, building math skills, and spending quality family time. We hope that the learning will continue at home with the games that families took home, building confidence in math and having fun as a family! Thanks to School Council and the PRO Grant program for making this event possible, along with all the staff members and parents who volunteered.
Next Friday, April 17, is a PA Day for Students. After that, we are back to 5-day weeks for students until the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 18.
G. Seiveright, Principal
Upcoming Dates
Apr. 17 - PA Day - no school for students
Apr. 23 - School Council - 4:00
May 1 - School Track and Field meet (gr. 3-6)
May 6 - LCVI Road Race
May 18 - Victoria Day - School Holiday
Staffing Update
We are very sad to say goodbye to Ms. Goslin today. Ms. Goslin has been the office administrator at Lord Strathcona for more than two years, and has had a huge impact on our school, students, families and staff. On Monday she will start the next chapter of her career at Storrington Public School, where we know she will make a big difference in all the lives of that community. Thanks for everything you have done for Lord Strathcona, Ms. Goslin, you will be missed!
We are pleased to share that our new Office Administrator will start next week. Ms. Shetler is joining us from her last position, which was split between the offices at Rideau PS, Calvin Park PS, and Polson Park PS. Ms. Shetler is excited to join the Lightning family, and we are very happy to welcome her to our school community!
Kindergarten Registration
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. Apr. 15: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Wed. Apr. 22: Paradiso Pizza
- Wed. Apr. 29: Paradiso Pasta and Sauce
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.
Immunization Update
Students who are not up to date with their required immunizations have received mulitple notices from Southeast Public Health and the school. Students on the list are at risk of suspension from school on April 14th for 20 school days under the Immunization of School Pupils Act until vaccine information is received. You must send vaccine information directly to Public Health - contact information is below.
Bus Cancellations
Even though the worst of the 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 3:10. 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.
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 @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!
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 Family Math Games Night!
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, April 23 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 |
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.
