March 27 2026 Holsgrove Family Update

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Posted on 2026-03-27 19:09:05.917 +0000 UTC

W.J. Holsgrove Public School Family Update

March 27th, 2026

Principal's Message

Hello Huskie Families,

As we look ahead, we are hopeful that warmer, spring-like weather is just around the corner. We would like to remind families that there will be no school next week on Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6).

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 Holsgrove 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.

Have a wonderful weekend.

J. Cole, Principal

Upcoming Dates

Mar. 31 - International Transgender Day of Visibility

Apr. 2 - Whole School Dance - More Details below

Apr. 3 & 6 - Good Friday & Easter Monday - No School

Apr. 17 - PA Day

May 5 - SAC Meeting 5:30

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.

School Dance

The grade 7/8 class will be hosting a school wide dance on Thursday April 2nd in the afternoon to support the end of year grade 7/8 class trip. Primary classes will be invited to join from 1:50 to 2:30 and the Junior/Intermediate classes from 2:30 to 3:15. A donation of $2.00 can be given through School Day or brought to the dance (optional). Snacks will be available to purchase with most items costing $1.00 to $2.00.

Hope everyone wears their dancing shoes!

spring dance

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!

School-Year Calendar 2026-27

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: https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar

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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