Happy Holidays from LPS
On behalf of all the Loughborough staff, we want to wish our Lions a safe and healthy holiday break. Hopefully, your holiday break is filled with moments you will remember and cherish. As we reflect on the first four months of school, it is important that we continue to recognize everything to be grateful for. As a staff, we are grateful for our Loughborough community and everything that you have done to support our Lions. We wish you all health and happiness and we can’t wait to see our Lions in the new year.
Aubrey Holmstead GoFundMe Page
We would like to share the inspiring story of one of our Lions, Aubrey Holmstead, who is courageously battling brain cancer. Aubrey has already undergone two surgeries to remove the tumour, demonstrating remarkable strength and resilience. As she embarks on the next stage of her recovery, Aubrey and her family will need to travel from Ottawa to Chicago for at least six weeks to receive specialized proton radiation therapy. This journey brings not only emotional challenges but also significant financial costs due to the cost of accessing this advanced treatment.
To help support Aubrey and her family during this difficult time, a GoFundMe page has been created. We kindly invite you to show your support—whether by making a donation, sharing the page, or keeping the family in your thoughts. Every contribution can make a meaningful difference. Together, we can show our support for Aubrey and her family.
You can visit the GoFundMe page here: Aubrey Holmstead GoFundMe Page.
LPS Holiday Happenings
Parents and guardians of students in Ms. Beers’ class, Ms. Palmer’s class and Mr. Miller, Ms. Kanellos and Ms. Teepell’s class are invited on Tuesday, December 16th from 5:30 to 6:30, for a holiday performance.
We are also happy to announce that our Challenge band holiday concert has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 16. All band members are asked to be at the school by 5:00.
We are also very excited to present our performance of The Grinch. The production, which is completely student-led and directed, features cast members in Grades 3 to 6. Our Lions have been working hard learning their roles and we look forward to an amazing production.
Performances showtimes are:
Monday, December 15th for Grade 1 to Grade 4 students
Monday, December 15th from 6:00 to 7:00 for parents and guardians
* A canteen will be available for this performance
Wednesday, December 17th from 11:30 to 12:30 for Grades 5 to 8 students and parents and guardians
More information regarding the presentation will be shared in the near future.
During the week of December 15th to December 19th, our Lions are encouraged to show their school spirit during our Holiday Spirit Week.
Monday, December 15th Show off your holiday best by wearing holiday BLING and accessories (socks, jewellery, etc)!
Tuesday, December 16th Wear your antlers, elf hat etc. Any kind of holiday headwear.
Wednesday, December 17th Celebrate the colours of the season be wearing Red, Green and White!
Thursday, December 18th Get decked out in your hippest or ugliest holiday sweater or shirt.
Friday, December 19th Prepare for a perfect break in your comfiest PJs.
LPS Talize Fundraiser
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).
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.
See the flyers below for more information, including what items are accepted and what are not.
LDSB Choices at Seven Programs
Applications will open at 9:00 a.m. on December 12, 2025, and close at 4:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026.
Our LPS Choices at Seven Open House has been rescheduled for Monday, January 5, from 6:00 to 7:00.
The application links for Extended French Immersion will open at 9:00 a.m. on December 12, 2025, and applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. The application link for Extended French Immersion will remain open throughout the school year.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the Information Nights hosted by each Choices at 7 school to find out more about each program. Please check back for details about the Extended French Immersion Information Nights at Module de L’Acadie, Harrowsmith PS, and Module Vanier.
Questions about the Choices at 7 programs?
Please consult our list of frequently asked questions below. Additional questions about Choices at 7 Programs and the online application process should be directed to the Choices Programs Registrar.
Lost and Found- Team ROAR
We have many items in our Lost and Found. Please visit Team ROAR to see if any items in our Lost and Found belong to your child.
Piano Lessons at LPS
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 www.carolynscreative.com. The cost is $27.25 per lesson or $98.10 per month for the school year. To reserve a piano spot or ask questions please emailcmschaub@sympatico.ca or call (613)376-6207.
News from our Loughborough School Council
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 stephanie_farmer@hotmail.com
Our next SAC meeting is on Tuesday, January 13 at 6:00.
Hot Lunch
Loughborough PS offers the option to order hot lunch 3 days a week. New this year, we will have pizza on Tuesdays from Mike’s Pizza, right here in Sydenham. Wednesdays will be Subway and Thursdays will be Gino’s Chicken Fingers & Fries. Orders are due the Sunday prior to the week, at midnight. Lunch orders will begin the week of September 15th. Place your order at https://www.school-day.com
Late or Cancelled Buses
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 www.triboard.ca 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.
Week at a Glance
Monday, December 15 Day 1
- The Grinch Performance- 11:30 and 6:00 (for families)
- Holiday Bling and Accessory Day
Tuesday, December 16 Day 2
- Hot Lunch- Pizza
- Beers, Palmer and Miller/Kanellos/Teepell Holiday Presentation from 5:30 to 6:30
- Holiday Headwear Day
Wednesday, December 17 Day 3
- Hot Lunch- Subs
- The Grinch Performance- 11:30 (for families)
- Red, Green and White Day
Thursday, December 18 Day 4
- Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries
- Rowley, Campbell, Frank and Hulton Field Trip
- Hip or Ugly Sweater Day
Friday, December 19 Day 5
- Last Day of School Before Holiday Break
- PJ Day
- Duncan, Hull, Ross and Macdonald Field Trip
Looking Ahead
Holiday Break