April 24 2026 Holsgrove Family Update

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Posted on 2026-04-24 19:07:33.011 +0000 UTC

W.J. Holsgrove Public School Family Update

April 24th, 2026

Principal's Message

Hello Huskie Families,

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!

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.

Have a wonderful weekend.

J. Cole, Principal

Upcoming Dates

May 5 - SAC Meeting 5:30

May 12 - Grade 7/8 Immunizations

May 29 - PA Day - No School

June 24 - Kindergaten Communication of Learning & Provincial Report Cards sent home & Grade 8 Graduation

June 25 - Last Day of School

School Parking Lot Safety - Important Reminder

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.

Thank you in advance for your adherence to these important safety protocols

Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey

The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the Family Engagement and Climate Survey. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.

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.

The survey includes questions about:

How schools communicate and share information
Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected
Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost
Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up
Licensed Before and After School Programs
Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities

Participation is voluntary and anonymous. 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.

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. Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.

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 watch this short video about the survey.

Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.

School Council

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.

Our next School Council meeting will be held Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30 in the Gr. 5/6 classroom.

All Holsgrove parents/guardians are invited to join us. Hope to see you there!

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Mathematical Fluency

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!

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