Dear Families,
With September at our backs October continues to be busy, but in different ways. This month brings so many opportunities and events for our students and parent community before the snow and cold of winter!
This Thursday is our Terry Fox Run. A big thank you to Giant Tiger for its generous support of our event. Primary students keep on running Friday during our annual Turkey Trot! Grade 1 and 2 students will be doing one lap of the back field at 1:30. Families welcome! Plenty of first field trips also happening next week. F 3 and F3/4 visit Wynn Farm for some fall fun. E7 and E8 will be exploring Gould Lake, and F7 and F8 head to Kingston. Dates are in the calendar below.
First chance to get November hot lunches next week on School Day, and last chance to get your magnet and be entered into the draw for a Thanksgiving dinner! The funds raised through magnet sales help us support travel and supply teacher costs for our school teams and field trips throughout the year. While in School Day check out our SAC fundraiser Honey For Stingers. View all the sweet choices in the information poster. The SAC also has the annual Boo Bash on October 23rd so be sure to mark your calendar. Details on this and more are in the posters below, be sure to read them all!
Also see below for steps on how to report a student absent using the Safe Arrival system. Calling in and reporting your child absent will prevent calls from the school reporting them absent.
Below please read through the important information included below this message. Our regularly updated yearly calendar contains all upcoming events into the new year. Policies and procedures are also linked for your convenience.
Please reach out if you have questions or concerns,
Bill Dowling
This is a school fundraiser that helps us pay for our sports teams and field trips!
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REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCE
How to report an absence
In some instances, students may need to be away from school for illness, appointments or other events. Parents/caregivers can use the SafeArrival system to report a full day absence, an extended student absence and also a late arrival to school. When reporting an absence for a secondary student parents/caregivers will also be able to select an early departure. To report an absence, use one the following methods:
School Messenger application
- Use the email address you provided to the school.
- Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the SchoolMessenger website portal, or from within the LDSB mobile app.
- Tap Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.
- Select Attendance from the menu, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.
SchoolMessenger SafeArrival website portal
- Use the e-mail address you provided to the school.
- Go to the website SchoolMessenger website portal.
- Click Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.
- Select Attendance from the menu, then select Report an Absence.
Interactive toll-free telephone
- Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.
- Follow the instructions to report an absence.
These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For any school day in the school term up to the cut-off time on the day of the absence. Future absences can be reported at any time using any one of these methods.
Please do not call the school directly to report your student's absence.
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.
