October 16th 2026 - Family Update
Principal's Message
As we settle into October, we hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful fall colours and the changing of the seasons! It is a wonderful time of year to get outside, enjoy the crisp autumn air, and appreciate the beauty of the season.
Every Day Counts!
Regular school attendance plays an important role in student success. Students who attend school regularly are better positioned to build relationships, engage in learning, and experience success. Every day counts, and missed days add up over the course of the school year! We recognize that absences are sometimes unavoidable, and we encourage families to reach out if they need support. Please see resources below with helpful tips and strategies to support families in building positive attendance routines and helping students arrive at school ready to learn.
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 is Tuesday, November 10th, 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!
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
October
October 20 - Cross Country District Meet - Fort Henry
October 26 - PA Day
October 30 -School Dance & Black and Orange Day
November
November 4 - Picture Retake Day
November 5 - School Bus Safety Presentations
November 11 - Remembrance Day
November 13 - Kindergarten Communication of Learning & Progress Reports sent home
November 19 - Grade 7/8 Immunizations
November 20 - PA Day
December
December 21 - Winter Break Begins
January
Monday, January 4 - Back to School - Welcome 2027!
Friday, 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
