November 13th, 2026 - Family Update
Principal's Message
Reminders that Monday, November 16th is Picture Retake Day, our next School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting was rescheduled and will now take place on Tuesday, November 17th (more information below), Progress Reports and Initial Observations for our JK/SK students were sent home today and Friday November 20th is a PA Day - no school.
Practice Lockdown Drill – November 25th at 10:30 AM
As part of our regular school safety procedures, we will be conducting a practice lockdown drill on Wednesday, November 25. Schools are required to practise emergency procedures once each term to ensure that students and staff are familiar with the steps to follow in the event of an emergency. The drill will take approximately 10 minutes. Please note that while the drill is taking place, the school will be inaccessible, as all doors will remain secured and we will be in lockdown. If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming practice drill, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Supporting Opportunities for All Students
We are incredibly grateful to our families for their support in helping make the many extra opportunities we provide at school possible. Family contributions through the School-Day permission and payment platform help fund experiences such as field trips, arts projects, sports teams, and other special activities that enrich our students' learning and school experience. We truly appreciate your generosity and the role you play in ensuring these opportunities are available to our students! At the same time, we want to ensure that financial circumstances are never a barrier to participation. We do not want any student to miss out on these valuable experiences because of the cost. If contributing to an activity creates a financial challenge for your family, please reach out to the school office. All conversations will be handled with care and discretion. We want every student to have the opportunity to participate, learn, and make wonderful memories!
Have a wonderful weekend!
J. Cole, M. Brushett & the Holsgrove Learning Team
Current Staff List
Principal - Jen Cole
Vice Principal/Student Support Teacher - Michele Wilson-Brushett
Office Administrator - Hayley Hargrave
Head Caretaker - Rob LebBanc
Evening Caretaker - Byron Rybka
Staff Member | Role |
|---|---|
Jamie Anderson Nicole Hearns, RECE | JK/SK A |
Lauren Reason | SK/1 |
Becky Casutt | Gr. 1/2 |
Amber MacAdam | Gr. 2/3 |
Carly Hughes | Gr. 3/4 |
Cindy Crowder | Gr.4/5; Empower; Student Support Teacher |
Ashley Glassford | Gr. 4/5 &Planning Time |
Ryan Dorsey | Gr. 5/6 |
Louise Corsi | Gr. 6/7 |
Courtney John | Gr. 8 |
Patti Dar | Core French (Primary) |
Jordane Helvig | Core French (Junior/Intermediate) |
Lucia Beggs | Intensive Support Teacher |
LIsa Stewart, Anne MacPhee, Kyla McLean, Vienna Amodeo, Olesia Trishyna, Shiya Odackal, Marina Lawson, Kallysta Noyes | Educational Assistants |
Kayla Pretty | Lunch Supervisor |
School Council
Our small but mighty School Council meets about once every 6 weeks to discuss events and fundraisers at Holsgrove, bring up issues with administration, and plan special opportunities for students and families. It is a great way to stay informed and involved in your child's schooling!
Our Holsgrove Council from 2025-6-27 includes the following executive members:
- Chair: Jamie Clayton
- Secretary: Nicole Pennell
- Treasurer: Lindsay Wall
Our School Council currently has positions available for an Indigenous Representative and Members-at-Large. If you are interested in getting involved and helping contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to School Council or contact the school office for more information about these opportunities.
Volunteers always welcome!
Our next SAC meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday, November 17th, 5:30-7:00, at Holsgrove PS. We will be meeting in Mr. John's Grade 8 classroom. Hope to see you there.
Hot Lunch
Our Hot Lunch Program is organized and run by our School Council (SAC) and provides families with the opportunity to order a variety of lunch options throughout the school year. Orders can be placed in Lunch Box. A big thank you to our SAC members for organizing this program and helping to provide this great service to our school community!
Following up on the Limestone District School Board’s Preparing for Winter-Related Bus Delays and Cancellations 2026-2027 message shared earlier this week, please note that on inclement weather days when school transportation is cancelled, hot lunch for that day will also be cancelled. Refunds for cancelled hot lunch orders will be issued through the Lunchbox program.
Welcome to LunchBox - Family Resources
For Information About LESAA Sporting Calendar - Click Here
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.
Concussion Codes of Conduct
All school boards in Ontario are required to have a policy on concussion safety for students. There have been some changes to LDSB Concussion Protocol this year which simply the Return to Learn (RTL) and Return to Physical Activity (RTPA) process and support a safe, gradual, symptom-informed return to school and activity. These are outlined in Administrative Procedure 142: Concussions, as well as a variety of supporting resources and documents that outline a code of conduct for students and families, flow charts to identify and diagnose a concussion and assessment and management forms. Please reach out to the school with any questions.
Daily Schedule
Our school operates on a balanced day using a Day 1 to 5 cycle.
2026-2027 LDSB School Year Calendar
November
November 16 - Picture Retake Day
November 19 - Grade 7/8 Immunizations
November 20 - PA Day
November 25 - Lock Down Practice Drill
December
December 2 - Frontenac/Acadie Band Perfomance
December 3 - Holiday Concert - Frontenac Community Concert Band
December 4 - Snowplow Safety Presentation - Primary classes
December 17 - Holiday Ball (dance & canteen) - more details to follow
December 21 - Winter Break Begins
January
January 4 - Back to School - Welcome 2027!
January 9 - Holsgrove Bottle Drive - more details to follow
January 29 - PA Day
February
Friday, February 12 - Report Cards Distributed
Monday, February 15 - Family Day Holiday
March
Friday, March 12 - March Break Begins - School Holiday
Monday, March 22 - Return from March Break - Welome back!
Friday, March 26 - Good Friday Holiday
Monday, March 29 - Easter Monday Holiday
April
Thursday, April 15 - Grade 8 Graduation Photos and Sibling Photo Day
Friday, April 23 - PA Day
May
Monday, May 24 - Victoria Day Holiday
Monday, May 31 - PA Day
June
Friday, June 25 - Report Cards Distributed
Monday, June 28 - Last Day of School
Tuesday, June 29 - PA Day
