W.J. Holsgrove Public School

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">W.J. Holsgrove Public School Family Update</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 8th, 2026</span></h3><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1517ff29-b7d6-4049-84bf-80c729d60db4?fingerprint=ppb20260108233006" alt="Banner 1 HOLSGROVE" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h4><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal's Message</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Huskie Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live, and we invite all families to share their experiences with their child’s school and the board. A message with survey details and links can be found below. Your feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve, supporting welcoming, safe, and inclusive school communities. The survey is open until May 11 and can be completed online, with paper copies also available at the school office. Participation is voluntary and anonymous—no identifying information is collected, and you may skip any questions. Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a wonderful weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">J. Cole, Principal</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1-11 - Family Engagement &amp; Climate Survey (Information Below)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 11 - Holsgrove Track and Field Day (details below)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12 - Grade 7/8 Immunizations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 15 - School Dance (info below)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 - Victoria Day - No School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21-June 9 - EQAO Testing Grade's 3 &amp; 6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day - No School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11 - Kindergarten Open House</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Kindergaten Communication of Learning &amp; Provincial Report Cards sent home &amp; Grade 8 Graduation</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - Last Day of School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccolejl%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708237115721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EflcePijdFl0FdxdLECFuxhScvA8I6XsjQ88bgvyB3c%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&amp;mod=0&amp;dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family&nbsp;Engagement&nbsp;and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;The survey is&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and is&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccolejl%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708237149607%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cFUoHfdIsXX8Re33T%2FEkPP%2F%2BfbHaBhRQUi2GtvnLF9A%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&amp;mod=0&amp;dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span><br><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccolejl%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708237171015%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Pa4wHEoR7qZoZEg9rK48oN%2Fo4XEhRz8FPyrkYBhXYZU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&amp;mod=0&amp;dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family&nbsp;Engagement&nbsp;and Climate Survey online.</span></a><br><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holsgrove Track and Field Day</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Monday May 11th (rain date: Wednesday May 13th)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, students in Grades 3 - 8 will be participating in the Holsgrove Track and Field Day. Students will participate in a variety of running and jumping events. Due to space restrictions, a couple of running events will be held at the park behind our school. All students walking to and from the park will be accompanied by an adult. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students should be prepared to be active and outside for most of the day. Please ensure your child is sent to school with appropriate clothing / shoes for the day, including a hat, sunscreen and water bottle.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> We are looking forward to a fun, active day!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Parking Lot Safety - Important Reminder</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our school parking lot continues to be a very busy space, especially at arrival and dismissal times, with students walking to and from school, families picking up children by car, and buses loading and unloading. This creates significant congestion and requires everyone’s full attention. Please be mindful of the clearly posted “No Parking” signs, which indicate where parking is not permitted, and help keep traffic flowing safely. We ask all families to proceed with caution, follow signage, and remain patient so we can work together to ensure the safety of all students and community members. Please also note that City of Kingston by-law officers will be monitoring and enforcing these regulations.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you in advance for your adherence to these important safety protocol.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a6faf39c-9cb8-4266-be0a-57434dce60af?fingerprint=ppb20260508144256" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 08 103625" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/67a58812-f705-49dc-ace4-958664668d48?fingerprint=ppb20260508150645" alt="IMG 6316" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/de249e7d-7531-489f-8a37-fdccdfca25a6?fingerprint=ppb20260424182742" alt="2026 03 25 oral health month newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/804e4a59-0bd9-49c2-b4d4-cf925328d072?fingerprint=ppb20260424182805" alt="2026 04 08 Raising healthy minds Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematical Fluency</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In math, students are building fluency by learning and practicing a variety of strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Fluency means more than just getting the right answer—it is the ability to work with numbers flexibly, efficiently, and with confidence. Students are exploring different approaches such as breaking numbers apart, using known facts, and applying mental math strategies to solve problems in ways that make sense to them. By developing these skills, students deepen their understanding of numbers and become more confident, adaptable mathematicians. Below are some of the strategies your child is learning at school—ask them which strategy they are currently working on!</span></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9a92d8c4-ffa7-421e-83ce-9814be9976d3?fingerprint=ppb20260325143639" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103029" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8456c498-94d5-4f44-8275-b8af9a4a367a?fingerprint=ppb20260325143640" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103117 Copy" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c8312584-38aa-4d36-a395-5dba2ced7239?fingerprint=ppb20260325143641" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103128" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d8784e5e-78c2-497c-871e-ec67c8d7950a?fingerprint=ppb20260325143643" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103141" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Schedule</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mondays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pita Pit</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesdays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Subs</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pizza</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pasta</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for Information Regarding LESAA Sporting Events? 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<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">W.J. Holsgrove Public School Family Update</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 24th, 2026</span></h3><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1517ff29-b7d6-4049-84bf-80c729d60db4?fingerprint=ppb20260108233006" alt="Banner 1 HOLSGROVE" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h4><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal's Message</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Huskie Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring is always a busy and exciting time in our schools. Planning and preparation for the 2026–27 school year are well underway along with students actively participating in a variety of spring sports, including junior basketball and road races. We are proud of the energy and enthusiasm our students and staff are bringing to these opportunities!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our annual Family Engagement and School Climate Survey will be open from May 1–11. This is an important opportunity to share your voice with LDSB — more details can be found below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a wonderful weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">J. Cole, Principal</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5 - SAC Meeting 5:30 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12 - Grade 7/8 Immunizations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day - No School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Kindergaten Communication of Learning &amp; Provincial Report Cards sent home &amp; Grade 8 Graduation</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - Last Day of School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Parking Lot Safety - Important Reminder</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our school parking lot continues to be a very busy space, especially at arrival and dismissal times, with students walking to and from school, families picking up children by car, and buses loading and unloading. This creates significant congestion and requires everyone’s full attention. Please be mindful of the clearly posted “No Parking” signs, which indicate where parking is not permitted, and help keep traffic flowing safely. We ask all families to proceed with caution, follow signage, and remain patient so we can work together to ensure the safety of all students and community members. Please also note that City of Kingston by-law officers will be monitoring and enforcing these regulations.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you in advance for your adherence to these important safety protocols</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey.&nbsp;</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FkKxSsDtggew&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccolejl%40limestone.on.ca%7C29d35b860e344d59591d08dea14106f3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639125497892114159%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jbBQUjMedqmIVRPhZUK4Wt1kMwYz9z03UKyrXHAORu8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The focus of School Council is to meet to discuss events and fundraisers at Holsgrove, bring up issues with administration, and plan special opportunities for students and families. The support they provide to our students and staff is invaluable. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next School Council meeting will be held</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the Gr. 5/6 classroom. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All Holsgrove parents/guardians are invited to join us. Hope to see you there!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/97af8dd3-ed56-46de-b3b4-19c844dc9ea0?fingerprint=ppb20260424182122" alt="2026 04 17 Mental Health Week E Newsletter Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some related resources from&nbsp;</span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;that you may find useful:&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/easy-and-fun-mental-health-activities-for-home/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/easy-and-fun-mental-health-activities-for-home/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li></ul></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/de249e7d-7531-489f-8a37-fdccdfca25a6?fingerprint=ppb20260424182742" alt="2026 03 25 oral health month newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/804e4a59-0bd9-49c2-b4d4-cf925328d072?fingerprint=ppb20260424182805" alt="2026 04 08 Raising healthy minds Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematical Fluency</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In math, students are building fluency by learning and practicing a variety of strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Fluency means more than just getting the right answer—it is the ability to work with numbers flexibly, efficiently, and with confidence. Students are exploring different approaches such as breaking numbers apart, using known facts, and applying mental math strategies to solve problems in ways that make sense to them. By developing these skills, students deepen their understanding of numbers and become more confident, adaptable mathematicians. Below are some of the strategies your child is learning at school—ask them which strategy they are currently working on!</span></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9a92d8c4-ffa7-421e-83ce-9814be9976d3?fingerprint=ppb20260325143639" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103029" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8456c498-94d5-4f44-8275-b8af9a4a367a?fingerprint=ppb20260325143640" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103117 Copy" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c8312584-38aa-4d36-a395-5dba2ced7239?fingerprint=ppb20260325143641" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103128" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d8784e5e-78c2-497c-871e-ec67c8d7950a?fingerprint=ppb20260325143643" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103141" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/941f743c-9c0a-4818-9e9f-16b41697dae4?fingerprint=ppb20260325153703" alt="2026 02 25 Harmful Substances Newsletter Insert Elementary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6816574a-858b-44f1-8a7f-161ff7df893d?fingerprint=ppb20260304222125" alt="2026 02 05 Healthy Relationship with Food Body Newsletter Insert Elementary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Schedule</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mondays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pita Pit</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesdays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Subs</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pizza</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pasta</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for Information Regarding LESAA Sporting Events? Click </span><a href="https://lesaa.limestone.on.ca/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for Up to Date Schedules</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://lesaa.limestone.on.ca/" target="_blank" title="Lesaa image"><img src="/images/db6c1d0d-f40b-4952-bd1c-c79b15cfaa8b?fingerprint=ppb20260205010315" alt="Lesaa image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/82676d7c-9f03-44b6-b1be-d6d69bae3625?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Wildcat Word - September 8, 2025 - Issue #1 - Welborne Avenue Public School" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><img src="/images/0cd37b79-ec13-4550-be50-a2f3edfb6369?fingerprint=ppb20260122195450" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/42a8ac31-a556-4363-b47e-59a4eb1bf96e?fingerprint=ppb20260109001031" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 08 190733" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ee9891ee-87b5-48b0-8790-ffa4d09e3fac?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" alt="LDSB School Year Calendar" width="911" height="695" style="width:911px;height:695px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://wjholsgrovepublicschool.entripyshops.com/" target="_blank" title="entripy hols"><img src="/images/abb38f39-a28c-4d35-a4fe-aa117cea1f36?fingerprint=ppb20260219013647" alt="entripy hols" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">W.J. Holsgrove Public School Family Update</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10th, 2026</span></h3><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1517ff29-b7d6-4049-84bf-80c729d60db4?fingerprint=ppb20260108233006" alt="Banner 1 HOLSGROVE" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h4><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal's Message</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Huskie Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are hopeful that more spring-like weather is finally on the way! While the forecast is calling for rain, it’s certainly a welcome change compared to the surprise snowfall we experienced earlier this week. The shift is a good reminder that warmer days are just around the corner. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are currently in the process of beginning our preparations for the 2026–2027 school year. If your child(ren) will not be returning to Collins Bay next year, we kindly ask that you please reach out to the school as soon as possible so that we can take this into account when planning class placements for next year. As always, we thank you for your continued support and partnership.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a wonderful weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">J. Cole, Principal</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr. 17 - PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr. 22 - Earth Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5 - SAC Meeting 5:30 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day - No School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Kindergaten Communication of Learning &amp; Provincial Report Cards sent home &amp; Grade 8 Graduation</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - Last Day of School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Parking Lot Safety - Important Reminder</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our school parking lot continues to be a very busy space, especially at arrival and dismissal times, with students walking to and from school, families picking up children by car, and buses loading and unloading. This creates significant congestion and requires everyone’s full attention. Please be mindful of the clearly posted “No Parking” signs, which indicate where parking is not permitted, and help keep traffic flowing safely. We ask all families to proceed with caution, follow signage, and remain patient so we can work together to ensure the safety of all students and community members. Please also note that City of Kingston by-law officers will be monitoring and enforcing these regulations.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you in advance for your adherence to these important safety protocols</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The focus of School Council is to meet to discuss events and fundraisers at Holsgrove, bring up issues with administration, and plan special opportunities for students and families. The support they provide to our students and staff is invaluable. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next School Council meeting will be held</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the Gr. 5/6 classroom. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All Holsgrove parents/guardians are invited to join us. Hope to see you there!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Year Calendar 2026-27</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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: </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar </span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematical Fluency</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In math, students are building fluency by learning and practicing a variety of strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Fluency means more than just getting the right answer—it is the ability to work with numbers flexibly, efficiently, and with confidence. Students are exploring different approaches such as breaking numbers apart, using known facts, and applying mental math strategies to solve problems in ways that make sense to them. By developing these skills, students deepen their understanding of numbers and become more confident, adaptable mathematicians. Below are some of the strategies your child is learning at school—ask them which strategy they are currently working on!</span></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9a92d8c4-ffa7-421e-83ce-9814be9976d3?fingerprint=ppb20260325143639" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103029" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8456c498-94d5-4f44-8275-b8af9a4a367a?fingerprint=ppb20260325143640" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103117 Copy" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c8312584-38aa-4d36-a395-5dba2ced7239?fingerprint=ppb20260325143641" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103128" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d8784e5e-78c2-497c-871e-ec67c8d7950a?fingerprint=ppb20260325143643" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 25 103141" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/941f743c-9c0a-4818-9e9f-16b41697dae4?fingerprint=ppb20260325153703" alt="2026 02 25 Harmful Substances Newsletter Insert Elementary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6816574a-858b-44f1-8a7f-161ff7df893d?fingerprint=ppb20260304222125" alt="2026 02 05 Healthy Relationship with Food Body Newsletter Insert Elementary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Schedule</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mondays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pita Pit</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesdays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Subs</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pizza</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pasta</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for Information Regarding LESAA Sporting Events? Click </span><a href="https://lesaa.limestone.on.ca/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for Up to Date Schedules</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://lesaa.limestone.on.ca/" target="_blank" title="Lesaa image"><img src="/images/db6c1d0d-f40b-4952-bd1c-c79b15cfaa8b?fingerprint=ppb20260205010315" alt="Lesaa image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/82676d7c-9f03-44b6-b1be-d6d69bae3625?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Wildcat Word - September 8, 2025 - Issue #1 - Welborne Avenue Public School" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><img src="/images/0cd37b79-ec13-4550-be50-a2f3edfb6369?fingerprint=ppb20260122195450" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/42a8ac31-a556-4363-b47e-59a4eb1bf96e?fingerprint=ppb20260109001031" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 08 190733" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ee9891ee-87b5-48b0-8790-ffa4d09e3fac?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" alt="LDSB School Year Calendar" width="911" height="695" style="width:911px;height:695px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://wjholsgrovepublicschool.entripyshops.com/" target="_blank" title="entripy hols"><img src="/images/abb38f39-a28c-4d35-a4fe-aa117cea1f36?fingerprint=ppb20260219013647" alt="entripy hols" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>