Loughborough Photo Retakes and Class Photos- Rescheduled
Our photo retakes and class photos have been rescheduled to Thursday, October 29.
Fire Prevention Week
The week of October 5 to October 9 is Fire Prevention Week. It is a week dedicated to learning about fire prevention and what to do in case of a fire. During the week, our students will be learning more about fire prevention and fire safety.
World Educators Day
World Educators Day is on Monday, October 5. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions of our amazing educators. The theme of this year’s World Educators Day is ‘"Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures'. Please join us in recognizing and celebrating our educators for everything they do to support our students and school community.
Volunteering at LPS
We are grateful for the support of our many volunteers who help make our school community a great place for students to learn and grow.
If you plan to volunteer at our LPS this year, please ensure that your Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)/Criminal Police Information Check (CPIC) has been completed within six months of the date you begin volunteering.
As part of a new Limestone District School Board process, volunteers must obtain a current school letter to include with their VSC/CPIC application. South Frontenac OPP now process checks online. Please contact the school office by phone (613 376-3848) or email (lough@limestone.on.ca), and we will gladly provide you with the required LDSB volunteer letter to submit with your application.
Once you have received your police record check, it can be submitted to the school office or downloaded to the LDSB Police Record Check Portal.
After an initial VSC/CPIC (completed within the previous six months) has been approved, a new police record check is required every three years. In the years between renewals, volunteers must complete and submit an Annual Offence Declaration Form.
Please note that fees for police record checks may vary, and some volunteers may be charged by the police service while others may not.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our students and school community. We truly appreciate the time and commitment of our volunteers.
Maltby Workshops
Early or End of Day Pick-Up
If you need to pick up your child(ren) during the school day, we kindly ask that you notify your child(ren)'s teacher before the start of the school day whenever possible. If you cannot notify your child(ren)'s teacher before the start of the school day, please email your child(ren)'s teacher during the day. Providing advance notice helps minimize interruptions and distractions to classroom learning.
For pick-ups between 3:10 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., please ensure that either your child(ren)'s teacher or the school office is informed before 3:10 p.m. Due to end-of-day routines and dismissal preparations, it can be challenging to communicate last-minute changes to classroom teachers during this time.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us maintain a productive learning environment for everyone.
2026 Terry Fox School Run
LPS is celebrating the 46th Anniversary Terry Fox School on Monday October 5th at approximately 12:40pm on the yard! Preceding the run, we will kick off our event with a school-wide assembly in the gym. We’re super excited to take part in this annual tradition that supports cancer research while building school spirit.
Thank you to our school community for supporting Terry’s dream. We have already SURPASSED this year’s goal! We have a friendly competition going between classes for which class can raise the most. Updates to our fundraising meter and classroom leaderboard can be found outside of the main office and on our online donation page. Our grand total will be announced next week.
Two ways to donate:
• By bringing in a “toonie” for Terry ($2) – or any spare change to deposit in your class’s “jug” envelope.
• By sharing LPS’s or Homeroom online fundraising page with friends and family (https://schools.terryfox.ca/LoughboroughPSSydenham)
Thank you to everyone who ordered a limited edition 46th anniversary Terry Fox Run t-shirt. Orders were sent home on Friday September 25th. Don’t forget to wear your new shirt on our run day! If you didn’t order a shirt, you can still show your school spirit by wearing school clothing, colours (blue and yellow) or a previous year’s Terry Fox Run t-shirt. Let’s “Finish it!” Loughborough!
LPS Talize Fundraiser
Are you cleaning out your closets? Great news! LPS has partnered with TALIZE Kingston to fundraise for student activities. Our fundraiser is ONGOING!! Which means you can donate items to TALIZE throughout the entire school year. Spread the word! Check out the attached posters for more details and for what is and is not accepted.
When you donate in person, don't forget to give your items to a staff member at the donation centre AND let them know that it is for the "Loughborough fundraiser".
News From Our LPS School Advisory Council
Meet Your School Advisory Council!
Welcome back, Loughborough families! We’re looking forward to another great year at Loughborough Public School.
I’m Stephanie Leonard, and I’m excited to be starting my 6th year on SAC and my 3rd year as Chair. I’m lucky to be working alongside a wonderful group of volunteers who are passionate about supporting our students, staff, and school community.
Your 2026/2027 SAC Team:
· Chair – Stephanie Leonard
· Vice Chair - Sheri-Anne Taylor
· PIC Representative - Holly Willson
· Family Fun Night Co-ordinator - Steph Leonard
· Treasurer - Lindsay Davidson and Brooke O’Connor as co-treasurer
· Secretary - Kat Snider
· Indigenous Representative - position remains vacant
· Fundraising Co-ordinator - Brooke O’Connor
· Social Media Co-ordinator - Sarah Burnett and Katie Pugh
· Safe Schools Team - Farrah Soaft
· Volunteer co-ordinator - Sheri-Anne Taylor
· Staff Representative - Liz Kay
Our meetings are open to everyone! If you have an idea, question, or simply want to learn more about SAC, we’d love to see you at a meeting.
📅 Upcoming meetings: October 13, November 10, January 12, February 9, April 13 & June 8 at 6:00 p.m.
We’re looking forward to another fun year of working together to make our school community the best it can be!
Questions? Reach out to Stephanie at stephanie_farmer@hotmail.com.
Piano Lessons at LPS
Carolyn Schaub, 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 and her teaching philosophy and curricula she uses can be found at www.carolynscreative.com. The cost is $28.50 per lesson or $102.60 per month for 36 half hour lessons during the school year. To reserve a piano spot or ask questions, please email cmschaub@sympatico.ca or call (613)376-6207.
Hot Lunch
Loughborough PS offers the option to order hot lunch 3 days a week. This year, we will have pizza on Tuesdays from Mike’s Pizza. Wednesdays will be subs from Subway and macaroni and cheese from Mike's Pizza, and Thursdays will be Gino’s chicken fingers & fries. Orders are due on the Sunday, prior to the week, at midnight. Lunch orders will begin the week of September 13th. Place your order at https://www.school-day.com. Reminder to all our Lions, hot lunch orders for this week, are due by tonight at midnight.
Late or Cancelled Buses
At times, our school buses are late to pick-up students in the morning or are late getting 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.
Week at a Glance
Month of October
- Learning Disabilities Month
- Cyber Awareness Month
Week of October 5 to October 9
- Fire Prevention Week
Monday, October 5
- World Educator's Day
- Terry Fox Walk/Run
Tuesday, October 6
- Hot Lunch (Pizza)
- Bus Patroller Training
Wednesday, October 7
- Hot Lunch (Subs and Macaroni and Cheese)
- Frank and Hulton Field Trip
Thursday, October 8
- Hot Lunch (Chicken Fingers and Fries)
- Challenge Classes Field Trip
Friday, October 9
- Challenge Classes Field Trip
Looking Ahead
Month of October
- Learning Disabilities Month
- Cyber Awareness Month
Monday, October 12
- Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday, October 13
- SAC Meeting
- LPS Spirit and Recognition Assembly
Wednesday, October 14
- Cross Country Meet
Thursday, October 15
- IEPs Go Home
Tuesday, October 20
- Cross Country Championships
Monday, October 26
- PA Day
2026-2027 LDSB School Year Calendar
To access the school year calendar, please visit 2026-2027 School Year Calendar.
