Dear families,
We are well into winter now and the temperature is certainly not coming up. With these frigid temperatures please ensure students leave for school with all their winter gear. We try as much as we can to get out for air during the day, and negative teen temperatures can redden noses and ears quickly!
Last chance to get in on our latest SAC fundraiser - Mitchell Soup! It is soup season after all, so buy some yummy soup and support our school! Deadline is Monday February 16th, more details below. Also check out our next SAC family event - The Family Dance! Put on your dancing clothes and join us on the dance floor Friday February 20th. Cost is $5 per student, adults and under 2 free! Check out the poster below for full details.
Some events next week including a visit from the Queens Junior Medics, 7/8 skating, and report cards coming home Friday. For more be sure to review the week ahead or our year calendar.
2026/27 Kindergarten registration is now open! If your child was born in 2022, then this is your year. Here at TPCS you can register in either English or French Immersion kindergarten programs, and you don't have to live in our area to register with us. LDSB aims to accommodate families who wish to have their children attend a school out of their area. There are some conditions so call the school to hear the details. Registrations are completed on-line, follow the link to get started!
We are also on the look out for hockey helmets. In order for classes to go skating, they need to have hockey helmets for every student. If you have old helmets gathering dust we will gladly take them so we can make sure more of our classes can go on skating trips.
As always, be sure to check out all the information in the posters below, and if you have any questions please reach out and I'll be happy to respond.
Bill Dowling
WEEK AHEAD
Mon, Feb 9 Day 5 |
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Tues, Feb 10 Day 1 | Queen’s Junior Medics Sessions Grades 6-8 (2 classes, morning) |
Wed, Feb 11 Day 2 | E 7 & 8 skating at Best and Bash Boys B-Ball home game @3:15 |
Thurs, Feb 12 Day 3 | Boys B-Ball home game @ 4:10 |
Fri, Feb 13 Day 4 | Term 1 Report Cards go Home Milkshake Day! |
Daily Schedule
Time | Activity/learning block |
|---|---|
7:50 a.m. | Yard supervision begins |
8:10 a.m. | Entry bell |
8:10 to 9:50 a.m. | 100-minute instructional period |
9:50 to 10:30 a.m. | Nutrition break |
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. | Recess |
10:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. | 100-minute instructional period |
12:10 to 12:30 p.m. | Nutrition break |
12:30 to 12:50 p.m. | Recess |
12:50 to 2:30 p.m. | 100-minute instructional period |
2:30 p.m. | Dismissal and bus loading |
TPCS Cell Phone Policy
Cell phone use by students impacts not only the learning environment but also the safety and privacy of others. In accordance with the Limestone District School Board’s Policy as well as the Ministry of Education’s Policy, students are not to be using cell phones at school unless they are directed to do so by their teacher for instructional purposes. As a staff, we have discussed why certain students may need to use their cell phones while at school and we will make sure we connect with those students and their parents to make a plan. We also want to highlight that if there needs to be any communication between home and school during the school day, this needs to go through the main office by calling 613-354-2121.hen your child arrives at school, they will be directed to put their device in a safe container in the classroom. If your child does not follow the expectations around cell phone use, their device will be housed in the office for the day. There will not be any warnings given. Your child will be able to pick it up at the end of the day. If their device is being misused again, a parent/guardian will be asked to come pick up the cell phone. This policy extends to the use of headphones/earbuds without direct permission from a teacher. Our goal is to make the most use of class time and create an effective, focused, and respectful learning environment for all students.
LDSB Student Dress Policy
The Limestone District School Board is committed to upholding human rights, and creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible school climate that ensures all students and staff feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. Please review our updated Student Dress Policy using the attached document
Administrative Procedure 352 Student Clothing
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.