Indigenous Education Month
The month of November is Indigenous Education Month. During the month, we will be taking the time to learn and deepen our understanding of Indigenous history, cultures, and traditions. Throughout the month, staff will be implementing Indigenous teachings, lessons, and activities into their daily programming.
On November 14, our Lions will recognize and commemorate the legacy of Louis Riel. We will take the time to reflect on his impact and recognize his advocacy and sacrifices for the protection of the rights and culture of the Metis peoples.
World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day is recognized globally on November 14. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about diabetes and to promote healthy living. We encourage all our Lions to wear blue on Thursday, November 13, in support of World Diabetes Day. This is a great opportunity for students, staff, and families to learn more about diabetes and to show solidarity with those impacted.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be sent home with students on Thursday, November 13. Progress Reports are early-year report cards issued in the fall that provide information on a student's development of learning skills and work habits and their general progress toward curriculum expectations in all subjects.
If you have any questions about your child(ren)'s Progress Report, please reach out to your child(ren)'s teacher.
PA Day
A reminder that Friday, November 14 is a system PA Day. There is no school for students on Friday.
Loughborough Public School Spirit Wear
Our Loughborough spirit wear store is now open. To place an order, please visit https://www.spiritwearcanada.ca/lps/shop/home. The online store will close December 1, to ensure orders are in for Christmas.
Parents should make a note on the order form if you wish to give the clothing as a gift. Parents will then parents will be called directly to pick up. Please also include your phone number. If it is not indicated, orders will be sent home with students.
Operation Warm Feet
Aspire Athletics Club
Skilled Trades Career Fair Open House
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.
Remembrance Day/Poppies
On Tuesday, November 11, our Loughborough Lions will be commemorating Remembrance Day. For our kindergarten, primary and junior classes, our Remembrance Day Assembly will begin at 10:20. Our intermediate classes will be visiting the cenotaph in Sydenham to observe the municipal Legion Remembrance Day ceremony.
We encourage all our Lions to wear red and black to commemorate the day.
As well, all students will be given a poppy from the Royal Canadian Legion. Students are encouraged to bring in a donation to support the Legion.
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Loughborough Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for the week of November 10 to November 13. Students will have the opportunity to purchase books starting on Monday, November 10. On Monday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 12, the book fair will remain open until 5:00 for families to visit and to purchase books.
See Yourself in Limestone- Student Census Survey
Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall.
The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in Grades 4 to 12, running from November 24 to 28, 2025. It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.
Important information for families:
- The survey is optional.
- Responses are confidential and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.
- Students will complete the survey during class time.
- Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.
Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school principal by Friday, November 14, 2025. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.
By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.
Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone: limestone.on.ca/student_census
2026-2029 LDSB Accessibility Plan
The Limestone District School Board is committed to fostering accessibility and inclusion for all. We are currently developing our next Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and invite feedback from students, staff, families, and community members.
Your input will help ensure our goals reflect the diverse needs and lived experiences across our school communities. Please visit bit.ly/LDSB2025-2029AccessibilityPlan to provide input. The survey is open until November 10, 2025.
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 Wednesday, November 12 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
Month of November
- Indigenous Education Month
Monday, November 10 Day 2
- Senior Boys' Volleyball Game
- Book Fair Open Until 5:00
Tuesday, November 11 Day 3
- Hot Lunch- Pizza
- Remembrance Day Assembly- Wear Black and Red
- Senior Boys' Volleyball Game
- Senior Girls' Volleyball Game
Wednesday, November 12 Day 4
- Hot Lunch- Subs
- Rowley and Frank Field Trip
- Book Fair Open Until 5:00
- SAC Meeting at 6:00
Thursday, November 13 Day 5
- Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries
- Progress Reports Go Home
- Legion Remembrance Day Entries Due
- Wear Blue for World Diabetes Day
Friday, November 14 Day
- PA Day
- World Diabetes Day
Saturday, November 15
- Senior Girls' and Boys' Volleyball Tournament
Looking Ahead
Month of November
- Indigenous Education Month
Sunday, November 16
- Louis Riel Day
Week of November 17 to November 21
- Bullying Awareness Week
Monday, November 17
- Senior Boys' Volleyball Game
- Beers and Miller/Kanellos/Teepell Field Trip
Wednesday, November 19
- Senior Boys' Volleyball Game
Thursday, November 20
- Senior Girls' Volleyball Game
Friday, November 21
- Pink Shirt Day
- Senior Girls' and Boys' Volleyball Tournament (Friday and Saturday)
Week of November 24 to November 28
- Student Census Week
Monday, November 24
- Food Drive Begins
Wednesday, November 26
- Picture Retake and Class Photo Day
Friday, November 28
- Grade 7/8 Immunizations
- Lumberjack (plaid) or Camo Day