Loughborough Public School

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LPS Spirit Wear Store</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cbab5ae1-215a-4822-af81-14da57fa1539" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 12 131552Spirit Wear Store" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our LPS spirit wear store is open for families to purchase hats and cinch backpacks. To purchase an LPS hat or cinch backpack, please visit </span><a href="https://www.spiritwearcanada.ca/loughborough_public_school/shop/products/all?page=1" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LPS Spirit Wear Store</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">End of Day Pick Up</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/c6f2/thumb-71652e3e02fe419cbb08de71316da9e7.jpeg" alt="" width="407" height="261" style="border:0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:261px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:407px"><a href="https://cdn.smore.com/u/c6f2/71652e3e02fe419cbb08de71316da9e7.jpeg" title="Expand" class="editor-link"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have to pick up your child(ren) between 3:10 and 3:30, we ask that you communicate this with your child(ren)'s teacher or the office, prior to 3:10. With end of day routines, it is difficult to communicate pick-ups with the classroom teacher between 3:10 and 3:30.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At dismissal, we also ask that cars wait for the buses to leave prior to exiting the parking. This will help relieve congestion at our exits and ensure the safety of our students and entire LPS community. We also kindly ask families to exit the parking lot using the exit closest to Rutledge Road. Thank you for your support in keeping our Lions safe.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 Loughborough Yearbooks</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/6467f5ef-d248-45b4-ad8a-b2cfc3b387b7" alt="2026Yearbook" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested in purchasing a 2025-2026 LPS school yearbook, visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproducts.edgeimaging.ca%2Fyearbooks%2Forder%2FUUS&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7C50ea102637764ec37ae108de787c47a9%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639080672421448742%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rQm2mmgv9cIWcN9OBihjz%2B0f91vnu%2FrcKjQK0xEG%2B80%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/UUS. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/UUS</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. In the Yearbooks section, enter our school's name or school code: UUS. The last day to purchase a yearbook is April 30. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register Your Child Now in LDSB</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September?&nbsp;If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fkindergarten&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098964014211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hCC1OhjYLoabhSSLsHlOwcMDz0rzCCui7l1F4mKptNU%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">now is the time to register</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;Limestone offers Kindergarten in both English and French Immersion—where 85% of instruction is in French—plus a strong focus on the core skills of reading, writing, and math. With greater choice in schools and future programming, your child can discover a sense of belonging, while learning the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. For more information, please visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fkindergarten&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098964031647%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VAZ6O035Ya0K6v6y4RFpvnZkLlNJuKeRJBlrTcpKJBc%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application.&nbsp;Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more&nbsp;than one application for multiple school locations.&nbsp;If multiple applications are submitted,&nbsp;families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all&nbsp;other applications will be removed from the system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftriboard.mybusplanner.ca%2FEligibility.aspx&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098964049075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dN9rTxCPfUHJgtQT%2BXbYwXWMcw5g3mr0gZ2f7fnOHkQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LPS Talize Fundraiser</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to announce a new fundraiser happening from now until the end of May 2026! We have partnered with Talize Kingston to raise money for student activities. For those who are not familiar with Talize, they are a Canadian-owned and operated for-profit thrift retailer with an outlet in Kingston's West End (near Reid's Dairy).&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How do we make money? Talize weighs donations that are made in support of LPS and will give us 20 cents per pound of clothing and housewares, and 10 cents per pound of media (books, CDs etc.). Donations must be given to an attendant at the donation centre during open hours (around the right side of the building) and you must mention that it is in support of Loughborough Public School's fundraiser.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See the flyers below for more information, including what items are accepted and what are not.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a577b595-e447-459c-96cd-9c357f576ab0" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 07 123108TL1" width="257" height="352" style="width:257px;height:352px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d85c9184-f8ef-4504-aaf1-e5e970b2ffcf" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 07 123145TL2" width="259" height="352" style="width:259px;height:352px;display:inline-block"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lost and Found- Team ROAR</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have many items in our Lost and Found! Team ROAR meets weekly to organize the items. Please encourage your child(ren) to stop by the front foyer before Friday as we will be donating all items that are leftover. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canva.com%2Fdesign%2FDAG3H3jSkY8%2FU17p05hTXqxdNL57lEAOng%2Fwatch%3Futm_content%3DDAG3H3jSkY8%26utm_campaign%3Ddesignshare%26utm_medium%3Dlink2%26utm_source%3Duniquelinks%26utlId%3Dh7d0afa3d1c&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7C047d82ae0e364d9d6fd208de7d18c0cd%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639085742453568721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PxLmFWsSKh%2FtLb6n8hoslkCP5FIUfKsrgcVzVairrNs%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here to view an updated visual of the lost &amp; found items.</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Lessons at LPS</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carolyn Schaub, who has been teaching piano at LPS and in the region since 2006, will be offering piano lessons at LPS again this year during the school day. Her goal is to instill the love of making music. Her teaching philosophy and the curricula she uses, can be found at </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carolynscreative.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cbfaf43e9ec964cf5c5cf08ddecb0a27c%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638926965767585703%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GP2cKN1NOyi7bnfpSCFJ5kZy2MWESCqeuflQzkDKkeY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.carolynscreative.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. &nbsp;The cost is $27.25 per lesson or $98.10 per month for the school year. &nbsp;To reserve a piano spot or ask questions please email</span><a href="mailto:cmschaub@sympatico.ca" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cmschaub@sympatico.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or call (613)376-6207.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch</span></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough PS offers the option to order hot lunch 3 days a week.&nbsp;New this year, we will have pizza on Tuesdays from Mike’s Pizza, right here in Sydenham. Wednesdays will be Subway and Mike's Pizza Mac and Cheese, and Thursdays will be Gino’s Chicken Fingers &amp; Fries.&nbsp; Orders are due the Sunday prior to the week, at midnight.&nbsp; Place your order at </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.school-day.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7C6870e8913cab45e5f38208dde70d3091%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638920766028253839%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Vo6kqGJFHQgIqIrxV5mIwC5zylkCimajDkM8misAHcI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.school-day.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Late or Cancelled Buses</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At times, our school buses are cancelled or late to pick up students in the morning or late to school to pick up students at the end of the day. If your child’s bus is late, please visit</span><a href="http://www.triboard.ca/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.triboard.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and click on Delays and Cancellations to check on the status of your child’s bus. As well, you can download the BusPlanner Delays app on your phone. Once you have downloaded the app, you can register to receive bus updates for Loughborough Public School. Once you are registered, you will receive notifications regarding your child(ren)'s bus status if they are delayed or cancelled.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Week at a Glance</span></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 13 Day 2</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cousins/Jeffrey, Reddick/Thrasher, Jamieson/Groenewegen, Beers, Miller/Kanellos/Teepell and Palmer Field Trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 14 Day 3</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Hot Lunch- Pizza</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Meeting at 6:00</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 15 Day 4</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch- Subway and/or Mac and Cheese</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cousins/Jeffrey, Reddick/Thrasher, Jamieson/Groenewegen and Sinclair Field Trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 16 Day 5</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Blais, Hetherington, Woogh and Palmer Field Trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17 Day </strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking Ahead</span></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 19 to April 24</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> National Volunteer Week</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 22</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kindergarten Grad Photos</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Earth Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 24</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Volunteer Appreciation Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 28</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> BSS Road Race</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 30</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Yearbook Orders are Due</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 1</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jamieson/Groenewegen, Palmer, Beers and Sinclair Field Trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Week of May 4 to May 8</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Week</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 5</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> SAC Meeting at 6:00</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Victoria Day Holiday</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 28</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Family Fun Night</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Regional Track and Field Meet</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> PA Day</span></li></ul>

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">International Day of Pink</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f6e6825f-3ad2-4af4-b3c6-caaa4a15aa19" alt="download International Dayof Pink" width="163" height="165" style="width:163px;height:165px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://cdn.smore.com/u/6b24/7d22eea545642e6aa6309289ca2a9ca3.png" title="Expand" class="editor-link"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 8 is the International Day of Pink. The day is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and diverse world. It is also a day to stand up to homophobic and transphobic bullying and discrimination. We encourage all our Lions to wear pink to show their support and solidarity towards equity and inclusion.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LPS Cake Bingo- Thank You</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/309c/thumb-d5db42c993cc7dfc672dca6237ddba2e.jpeg" alt="" width="238" height="131" style="border:0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:131px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:238px"><a href="https://cdn.smore.com/u/309c/d5db42c993cc7dfc672dca6237ddba2e.jpeg" title="Expand" class="editor-link"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had an amazing turnout to our LPS Cake Bingo with almost 150 community members joining us for the event. Additionally, over 30 cakes were donated to the fundraiser. A huge thank you to all those who attended and/or donated a cake.&nbsp;On behalf of our Lions, we want to thank our amazing community for their continued support of LPS initiatives. We also want to thank our LPS school council for all their effort and assistance with the night.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">News from our Loughborough School Council</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c0a1489d-8115-4bf7-8188-85f8516f20f1" alt="downloadschoolcouncil" width="220" height="101" style="width:220px;height:101px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a sweet success!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our 2nd Annual Cake Bingo! We were thrilled to welcome approximately 120 people for an evening full of fun, laughter, and, of course, lots of cake. Thanks to your amazing support, we raised over $1,400 for our school community—wow!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Events like this are only possible because of the time, energy, and generosity of our families, volunteers, and our SAC. We truly appreciate everyone who helped make the evening such a fun and successful event. Your enthusiasm made the night truly special (and delicious!).</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mark your calendars! Our next School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting will take place on April 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the library, with a subcommittee meeting for Family Fun Night just prior at 5:30 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our SAC meetings are always open, and we’d love to see new faces get involved. If you have questions, ideas, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Stephanie Leonard at </span><a href="mailto:stephanie_farmer@hotmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">stephanie_farmer@hotmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you again for your continued support!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Our Lions</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Spring Workshops</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8f965f65-af4b-483c-a406-fe145c80f6d3" alt="Maltby April Workshops" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 Loughborough Yearbooks</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/6467f5ef-d248-45b4-ad8a-b2cfc3b387b7" alt="2026Yearbook" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested in purchasing a 2025-2026 LPS school yearbook, visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproducts.edgeimaging.ca%2Fyearbooks%2Forder%2FUUS&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7C50ea102637764ec37ae108de787c47a9%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639080672421448742%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rQm2mmgv9cIWcN9OBihjz%2B0f91vnu%2FrcKjQK0xEG%2B80%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/UUS. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/UUS</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. In the Yearbooks section, enter our school's name or school code: UUS. The last day to purchase a yearbook is April 30. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register Your Child Now in LDSB</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September?&nbsp;If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fkindergarten&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098964014211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hCC1OhjYLoabhSSLsHlOwcMDz0rzCCui7l1F4mKptNU%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">now is the time to register</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;Limestone offers Kindergarten in both English and French Immersion—where 85% of instruction is in French—plus a strong focus on the core skills of reading, writing, and math. With greater choice in schools and future programming, your child can discover a sense of belonging, while learning the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. For more information, please visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fkindergarten&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098964031647%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VAZ6O035Ya0K6v6y4RFpvnZkLlNJuKeRJBlrTcpKJBc%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application.&nbsp;Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more&nbsp;than one application for multiple school locations.&nbsp;If multiple applications are submitted,&nbsp;families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all&nbsp;other applications will be removed from the system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftriboard.mybusplanner.ca%2FEligibility.aspx&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098964049075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dN9rTxCPfUHJgtQT%2BXbYwXWMcw5g3mr0gZ2f7fnOHkQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LPS Talize Fundraiser</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to announce a new fundraiser happening from now until the end of May 2026! We have partnered with Talize Kingston to raise money for student activities. For those who are not familiar with Talize, they are a Canadian-owned and operated for-profit thrift retailer with an outlet in Kingston's West End (near Reid's Dairy).&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How do we make money? Talize weighs donations that are made in support of LPS and will give us 20 cents per pound of clothing and housewares, and 10 cents per pound of media (books, CDs etc.). Donations must be given to an attendant at the donation centre during open hours (around the right side of the building) and you must mention that it is in support of Loughborough Public School's fundraiser.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See the flyers below for more information, including what items are accepted and what are not.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a577b595-e447-459c-96cd-9c357f576ab0" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 07 123108TL1" width="257" height="352" style="width:257px;height:352px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d85c9184-f8ef-4504-aaf1-e5e970b2ffcf" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 07 123145TL2" width="259" height="352" style="width:259px;height:352px;display:inline-block"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lost and Found- Team ROAR</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have many items in our Lost and Found! Team ROAR meets weekly to organize the items. Please encourage your child(ren) to stop by the front foyer before Friday as we will be donating all items that are leftover. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canva.com%2Fdesign%2FDAG3H3jSkY8%2FU17p05hTXqxdNL57lEAOng%2Fwatch%3Futm_content%3DDAG3H3jSkY8%26utm_campaign%3Ddesignshare%26utm_medium%3Dlink2%26utm_source%3Duniquelinks%26utlId%3Dh7d0afa3d1c&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7C047d82ae0e364d9d6fd208de7d18c0cd%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639085742453568721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PxLmFWsSKh%2FtLb6n8hoslkCP5FIUfKsrgcVzVairrNs%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here to view an updated visual of the lost &amp; found items.</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Lessons at LPS</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carolyn Schaub, who has been teaching piano at LPS and in the region since 2006, will be offering piano lessons at LPS again this year during the school day. Her goal is to instill the love of making music. Her teaching philosophy and the curricula she uses, can be found at </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carolynscreative.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cbfaf43e9ec964cf5c5cf08ddecb0a27c%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638926965767585703%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GP2cKN1NOyi7bnfpSCFJ5kZy2MWESCqeuflQzkDKkeY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.carolynscreative.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. &nbsp;The cost is $27.25 per lesson or $98.10 per month for the school year. &nbsp;To reserve a piano spot or ask questions please email</span><a href="mailto:cmschaub@sympatico.ca" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cmschaub@sympatico.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or call (613)376-6207.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch</span></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough PS offers the option to order hot lunch 3 days a week.&nbsp;New this year, we will have pizza on Tuesdays from Mike’s Pizza, right here in Sydenham. Wednesdays will be Subway and Mike's Pizza Mac and Cheese, and Thursdays will be Gino’s Chicken Fingers &amp; Fries.&nbsp; Orders are due the Sunday prior to the week, at midnight.&nbsp; Place your order at </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.school-day.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7C6870e8913cab45e5f38208dde70d3091%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638920766028253839%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Vo6kqGJFHQgIqIrxV5mIwC5zylkCimajDkM8misAHcI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.school-day.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Late or Cancelled Buses</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At times, our school buses are cancelled or late to pick up students in the morning or late to school to pick up students at the end of the day. If your child’s bus is late, please visit</span><a href="http://www.triboard.ca/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.triboard.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and click on Delays and Cancellations to check on the status of your child’s bus. As well, you can download the BusPlanner Delays app on your phone. Once you have downloaded the app, you can register to receive bus updates for Loughborough Public School. Once you are registered, you will receive notifications regarding your child(ren)'s bus status if they are delayed or cancelled.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Week at a Glance</span></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 6 Day </strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Easter Monday Holiday</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 7 Day 3</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Hot Lunch- Pizza</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 8 Day 4</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch- Subway and/or Mac and Cheese</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> International Day of Pink</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Manie Musicale Assembly</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 9 Day 5</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 10 Day 1</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking Ahead</span></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 13</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Cousins/Jeffrey, Reddick/Thrasher, Jamieson/Groenewegen, Beers, Miller/Kanellos/Teepell and Palmer Field Trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 14</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> SAC Meeting at 6:00</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 15</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cousins/Jeffrey, Reddick/Thrasher, Jamieson/Groenewegen and Sinclair Field Trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 16</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Blais, Hetherington, Woogh and Palmer Field Trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> PA Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 19 to April 24</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> National Volunteer Week</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 22</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kindergarten Grad Photos</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Earth Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 28</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> BSS Road Race</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 30</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Yearbook Orders are Due</span></li></ul>

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Easter Long Weekend Lions</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/6681/thumb-d36c111e5e837c3ebabcf002f06cd2d7.png" alt="" width="187" height="187" style="border:0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:187px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:187px"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On behalf of all our LPS staff, we want to wish our Lions families a great Easter long weekend! We hope you get to enjoy time with family and friends.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">World Autism Day</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/23bd/thumb-f3566b06a6f78fe4975de02a211f7344.jpeg" alt="" width="203" height="203" style="border:0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:203px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:203px"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">World Autism Awareness Day is on Thursday, April 2.&nbsp;We will join other LDSB schools in taking the time to recognize and spread awareness for the rights of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.&nbsp;The day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of individuals with ASD.&nbsp;We encourage all our Lions to wear red and/or blue to show our support for people with Autism.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LPS Cake Bingo</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/58653185-2dd8-4e3a-8557-43bf7aba35c4" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 22 120540" width="473" height="604" style="width:473px;height:604px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Wednesday, April 1, we encourage all Lions' families to join us for a night of fun with our LPS Cake Bingo. Bring your bingo dabbers and play Bingo for your chance to win a cake! It all starts at 6:00 pm in the LPS gym. For $10 per person, you will be able to play 12 games of Bingo, with 12 chances to win a cake. Bingo dabbers, drinks and refreshments will be available for purchase.&nbsp;To help support our fundraiser, we are in need of cake donations (homemade or store bought).&nbsp;All proceeds go to support student activities at Loughborough. If you're planning on attending and/or can donate a cake, please fill out this Google form:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8vh1Gzg2xCnuU0XMV5Yr7pCLpsLoetAnaerQpsRs6o6ghtQ/viewform" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bingo Form</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the Dates</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/4f34b9f1-ec40-4898-bc50-73f655d56dbe" alt="savethedate" width="215" height="126" style="width:215px;height:126px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have some exciting events coming up. Please save the following dates:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LPS Cake Bingo- Wednesday, April 1 from 6:00 to 7:30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Fun Night- Thursday, May 28 from 5:00 to 8:00</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Kindergarten- Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 to 6:30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Spring Workshops</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8f965f65-af4b-483c-a406-fe145c80f6d3" alt="Maltby April Workshops" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 Loughborough Yearbooks</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/6467f5ef-d248-45b4-ad8a-b2cfc3b387b7" alt="2026Yearbook" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested in purchasing a 2025-2026 LPS school yearbook, visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproducts.edgeimaging.ca%2Fyearbooks%2Forder%2FUUS&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7C50ea102637764ec37ae108de787c47a9%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639080672421448742%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rQm2mmgv9cIWcN9OBihjz%2B0f91vnu%2FrcKjQK0xEG%2B80%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/UUS. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/UUS</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. In the Yearbooks section, enter our school's name or school code: UUS. The last day to purchase a yearbook is April 30. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">News from Southeast Public Health</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/712ef549-c2bb-4741-a1fe-885d71606d86" 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"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby- Circle of Security Sydenham</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/208b53e2-db51-4804-8bdf-8e4176bc8498" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register Your Child Now in LDSB</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September?&nbsp;If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fkindergarten&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098964014211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hCC1OhjYLoabhSSLsHlOwcMDz0rzCCui7l1F4mKptNU%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">now is the time to register</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;Limestone offers Kindergarten in both English and French Immersion—where 85% of instruction is in French—plus a strong focus on the core skills of reading, writing, and math. With greater choice in schools and future programming, your child can discover a sense of belonging, while learning the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. For more information, please visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fkindergarten&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098964031647%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VAZ6O035Ya0K6v6y4RFpvnZkLlNJuKeRJBlrTcpKJBc%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application.&nbsp;Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more&nbsp;than one application for multiple school locations.&nbsp;If multiple applications are submitted,&nbsp;families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all&nbsp;other applications will be removed from the system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftriboard.mybusplanner.ca%2FEligibility.aspx&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098964049075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dN9rTxCPfUHJgtQT%2BXbYwXWMcw5g3mr0gZ2f7fnOHkQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LPS Talize Fundraiser</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to announce a new fundraiser happening from now until the end of May 2026! We have partnered with Talize Kingston to raise money for student activities. For those who are not familiar with Talize, they are a Canadian-owned and operated for-profit thrift retailer with an outlet in Kingston's West End (near Reid's Dairy).&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How do we make money? Talize weighs donations that are made in support of LPS and will give us 20 cents per pound of clothing and housewares, and 10 cents per pound of media (books, CDs etc.). Donations must be given to an attendant at the donation centre during open hours (around the right side of the building) and you must mention that it is in support of Loughborough Public School's fundraiser.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See the flyers below for more information, including what items are accepted and what are not.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a577b595-e447-459c-96cd-9c357f576ab0" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 07 123108TL1" width="257" height="352" style="width:257px;height:352px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d85c9184-f8ef-4504-aaf1-e5e970b2ffcf" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 07 123145TL2" width="259" height="352" style="width:259px;height:352px;display:inline-block"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lost and Found- Team ROAR</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have many items in our Lost and Found! Team ROAR meets weekly to organize the items. Please encourage your child(ren) to stop by the front foyer before Friday as we will be donating all items that are leftover. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canva.com%2Fdesign%2FDAG3H3jSkY8%2FU17p05hTXqxdNL57lEAOng%2Fwatch%3Futm_content%3DDAG3H3jSkY8%26utm_campaign%3Ddesignshare%26utm_medium%3Dlink2%26utm_source%3Duniquelinks%26utlId%3Dh7d0afa3d1c&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7C047d82ae0e364d9d6fd208de7d18c0cd%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639085742453568721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PxLmFWsSKh%2FtLb6n8hoslkCP5FIUfKsrgcVzVairrNs%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here to view an updated visual of the lost &amp; found items.</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Lessons at LPS</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carolyn Schaub, who has been teaching piano at LPS and in the region since 2006, will be offering piano lessons at LPS again this year during the school day. Her goal is to instill the love of making music. Her teaching philosophy and the curricula she uses, can be found at </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carolynscreative.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7Cbfaf43e9ec964cf5c5cf08ddecb0a27c%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638926965767585703%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GP2cKN1NOyi7bnfpSCFJ5kZy2MWESCqeuflQzkDKkeY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.carolynscreative.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. &nbsp;The cost is $27.25 per lesson or $98.10 per month for the school year. &nbsp;To reserve a piano spot or ask questions please email</span><a href="mailto:cmschaub@sympatico.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cmschaub@sympatico.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or call (613)376-6207.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">News from our Loughborough School Council</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our SAC meetings are always open, and we’d love to see new faces get involved. If you have questions, ideas, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Stephanie Leonard at </span><a href="mailto:stephanie_farmer@hotmail.com" title="mailto:stephanie_farmer@hotmail.com" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">stephanie_farmer@hotmail.com</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next SAC meeting is on April 14 at 6:00.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch</span></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough PS offers the option to order hot lunch 3 days a week.&nbsp;New this year, we will have pizza on Tuesdays from Mike’s Pizza, right here in Sydenham. Wednesdays will be Subway and Mike's Pizza Mac and Cheese, and Thursdays will be Gino’s Chicken Fingers &amp; Fries.&nbsp; Orders are due the Sunday prior to the week, at midnight.&nbsp; Place your order at </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.school-day.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7C6870e8913cab45e5f38208dde70d3091%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638920766028253839%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Vo6kqGJFHQgIqIrxV5mIwC5zylkCimajDkM8misAHcI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.school-day.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Late or Cancelled Buses</strong></b></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At times, our school buses are cancelled or late to pick up students in the morning or late to school to pick up students at the end of the day. If your child’s bus is late, please visit</span><a href="http://www.triboard.ca/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.triboard.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and click on Delays and Cancellations to check on the status of your child’s bus. As well, you can download the BusPlanner Delays app on your phone. Once you have downloaded the app, you can register to receive bus updates for Loughborough Public School. Once you are registered, you will receive notifications regarding your child(ren)'s bus status if they are delayed or cancelled.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Week at a Glance</span></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 30 Day 4</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, March 31 Day 5</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Hot Lunch- Pizza</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 1 Day 1</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch- Subway and/or Mac and Cheese</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Cake Bingo 6:00 to 7:30</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 2 Day 2</strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">World Autism Day</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LPS Spirit and Recognition Assembly</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 3 Day </strong></b></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Good Friday Holiday</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking Ahead</span></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 6</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Easter Monday Holiday</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 9</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> International Day of Pink</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 13</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Cousins/Jeffrey, Reddick/Thrasher, Jamieson/Groenewegen, and Palmer Field Trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 14</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> SAC Meeting at 6:00</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> PA Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 19 to April 24</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> National Volunteer Week</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 22</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kindergarten Grad Photos</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Earth Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 28</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> BSS Road Race</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 30</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Yearbook Orders are Due</span></li></ul>