Dear Families,

I hope that everyone had a wonderful summer break and are excited for the year ahead! We are certainly looking forward to seeing all of our students smiling faces the first day of school - Wednesday September 2nd.

Below please read through the important information included below this message. There you will find class lists, our map of line up spots for students, calendars, reminders, policies and procedures.

Bill Dowling

TPCS STAFF/CLASSROOMS 2026/27

Mrs. McKnight, Mrs. Shetler – Eng JK/SK

Mrs. Morrow – Eng SK./1

Mrs. Kent – Eng Gr. 1

Mrs. Tindale – Eng Gr. 2

Mrs. Ryan (Ms. Newton to begin the year) - Eng 3/4

Mrs. Hendry – Eng Gr. 4/5

Mrs. Benn – Eng. Gr. 6

Mrs. Farren – Eng Gr. 6/7

Mr. Clark – Eng Gr. 8

Mme. Kish – Fr JK/SK

Mme. Bishop, Mme Sparkes – Fr JK/SK

Mme. Proulx, Mme. Lisa – Fr JK/SK

Mme. Horrocks – Fr. Gr. 1

Mme. Gibbs – Fr Gr. 1/2

Mme. MacDonald – Fr Gr. 2

Mme. Mannell – Fr Gr. 2/3

Mme. Madden – Fr Gr. 3/4

Mme. Harris – Fr Gr. 4/5

M. Heroux – Fr Gr. 5

Mme. Backman – Fr Gr. 5/6

Mme. Mills – Fr Gr. 7

Mme. Pasternak – Fr Gr. 8

Additional Teaching Staff:

Jeff Melrose-Skelly – English to Immersion

Michelle Dauphine – English to Immersion

Adam Scott - English to Immersion and Planning Time

Sierra Darton – English to Immersion and Planning Time

Emily Stinson – Core French

Mitch Leger – Core French and French Immersion Planning Time

Office Staff

Bill Dowling - Principal

Meaghan Fairbairn - Vice Principal

Veronica Maracle - Office Administrator

Brittany Brown - Office Assistant

Special Education Team

Heather Wright - Intensive Support Teacher

Jennifer Kearns - English Student Support Teacher

Meaghan Fairbairn & Cindy Backman – French Student Support Teacher

Jamie Lopes - Student Support Counsellor

Custodial Team

Head Caretaker - Tom Breeden

Afternoon Caretakers - Heather Ketcheson, Sebastian Ramsay

TPCS Support Staff

Keelan Lycett

Brittany Skinner

Julie Conway-Wilkinson

Amanda Pringle

Shelley Fenwick

Teri Greenley

DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES

Students can be dropped off starting at 7:50 am when supervision begins. Between 7:50 am and 8:10 am when the bell rings, parents are to escort (if needed) their children to their designated line up spot on the yard, they do not need to be brought to the office.  The map of these spots is below. These spots are supervised by school staff, but parents are welcome to stay until the bell.

After the entry bell at 8:10 am, students will need to enter through the front door and check in at the office, so they are marked as present for attendance. If parents enter with their children, we ask that they stop at the office and do not walk into the school. This allows us to ensure we know who enters and exits our building during what is an extremely busy time of day. Younger students will be escorted to class by office staff.

At dismissal, students can be met at their line-up spot/classroom door at the bell. Please do not come into the front foyer to wait as this area is used for staging students who take our early and front of school buses. If you are late, please come to the office as students not met at dismissal will be escorted to the office to wait for their families.

Should you need to pick up your child inside the school day, please send a note with your child to school if you would like them ready for a specific time. Or please call the school in advance of the pickup time so your child can be called down. Please remember that getting little ones into winter gear takes time! Outside of emergencies, please do not call the office to arrange for pick up after 2:00 pm, including inclement weather days. This is the busiest time of day for the office, and dismissal procedures have already begun for early buses. Calls during this time may not be answered in the usual quick manner as our lone office manager works to ensure everyone gets where they are supposed to go. As well, classes may be in gym, library, or outside, and finding a student may take time, time that just isn’t available during this busy 30 minutes.

Daily Schedule

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.