International Week of Deaf People
During the week of September 22 to September 26, our Loughborough Lions will recognize the International Week of Deaf People. The theme for this year’s International Week of Deaf People is No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights. On Tuesday, September 23, we will recognize the International Day of Sign Languages.
This week, lessons and activities will be dedicated to recognizing and bringing awareness about the Deaf community and to promote the human rights of Deaf people.
Concussion Awareness Week
This week is Concussion Awareness Week. The week is dedicated to increasing public knowledge about concussions, their impact, and the importance of prevention, recognition, and management. Established in 2021, the week aims to provide resources and foster safer practices in sports and other active lifestyles for participants, parents, coaches, and educators.
Little Caesars Pizza Fundraising
We are once again starting the year with a Little Caesars Pizza Kit and cookies fundraiser. Every kit sold raises $6 for our school!
New items this year include cinnamon crazy bread with icing, Detroit deep dish slices and stix, and thin crust pizza kits. Unfortunately, gluten-free pizzas have been discontinued.
- Orders can be placed online at pizzakit.ca
- Under "Products" select "Shop"
- Select "Support a Local Fundraiser" and enter our ID 468411
- Don't forget to include the FIRST AND LAST name of the STUDENT you are shopping for so we know how to distribute your orders.
- Paper orders will be available in the office and at Open House on September 25th
- Orders are due: October 13th online and October 14th for paper orders.
- Orders will be delivered on October 30th and will be available for pickup in the Library between 4 and 7 pm.
Our goal is to sell at least 500 kits.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards supporting student activities such as field trips and sports competitions.
Data Verification and Digital Acceptable Use Forms
Data Verification forms and Digital Acceptable Use forms (Grades 1 to 8) were sent home with students last week. We ask that these forms are reviewed and returned as soon as possible.
RecycleYourRead
Once again this year, we will be having the "Recycle Your Read" sale. The books will be located in the library during the Open House, as well as during the day for students to purchase.
Please send in gently used books (games and puzzles are also accepted) to the library in the coming week.
Everything will be $1 and all the money will go towards student activities at Loughborough Public School.
Terry Fox Run
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. Our goal this year is to raise $5,190 – which is only $1 more than we raised last year. In LPS’s 20 years of participating in the Terry Fox School Run, we have raised an amazing $49,741.46 for the Terry Fox Foundation! Over 75% of every dollar raised goes directly to cancer research. After our second week into our new school year, we have already raised $1,470 through online donations and 45th Anniversary T-shirt sales!
There are three ways you can help us meet our goal:
• By bringing in a “toonie” for Terry ($2) by Friday October 3rd, 2025 and giving it to your homeroom teacher so it can be added to your class's total
• By sharing LPS’s online fundraising page with friends and family https://schools.terryfox.ca/LoughboroughPSSydenham
• By ordering a Limited Edition 45th Anniversary Terry Fox Run T-shirt through your School-Day.com account under ‘products’. (Youth sizes: $25, Adult sizes: $30 +SchoolDay Fee). Deadline to order will be extended to Wednesday September 17th!
Our Terry Fox School Run date is set for Friday October 3rd, 2025. Students are encouraged to wear their Terry Fox Run t-shirt (new or old!) or school spirit wear or colours.
Loughborough Public School Open House
We are very excited to welcome our Loughborough community to our LPS Open House. This will be an opportunity to meet your child(ren)'s teacher(s) and to learn about the focus of your child(ren)'s classroom. The Open House will be held on Thursday, September 25 from 5:00 to 6:00.
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
Welcome Back from Your School Advisory Council
Hi everyone,
A very special thank-you goes out to our incredible teachers and staff. Your hard work, patience, and dedication have made the transition into the new year, and the recent reshuffling of classes, smooth and supportive for our children and families. We truly appreciate everything you do and know how fortunate we are as a community to have such as remarkable group of teachers and staff working with our children.
My name is Stephanie Leonard, and I’ve had the pleasure of serving on SAC for the past four years. This year, I’m honoured to continue as Chair alongside an incredible group of dedicated volunteers who work diligently to support our school community.
Here’s your 2025/2026 SAC team:
· Chair: Stephanie Leonard
· Vice Chair: Sheri-Anne Taylor
· Library Working Group Lead: Holly Wilson
· PIC Representative: Holly Wilson
· Family Fun Night Coordinator: Stephanie Leonard
· Treasurers: Lindsay Davidson & Brooke O’Connor
· Secretary: Kat Snider
· Indigenous Family Representatives: open
· Fundraising Coordinators: Trista Rivard & Brooke O’Connor
· Social Media Coordinators: Sarah Burnett & Lindsay Davidson
· Safe Schools Team: Farah Soaft & Chantel Fox
· Volunteer Coordinator: Sheri-Anne Taylor
Our 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 me anytime at stephanie_farmer@hotmail.com.
Together, as your SAC, we look forward to another exciting year of working for our children and school community.
Warmly,
Stephanie Leonard
Chair, Loughborough Public School SAC
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 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
Monday, September 22 to Friday, September 26
- International Week of Deaf People
- Concussion Awareness Week
Monday, September 22 -Day 4
Tuesday, September 23 -Day 5
- Hot Lunch- Pizza
- Lockdown Drill
Wednesday, September 24 -Day 1
- Hot Lunch- Subs
Thursday, September 25 -Day 2
- Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries
- LPS Open House from 5:00 to 6:00
- Hold and Secure Drill
Friday, September 26 -Day 3
- Fire Drill
Looking Ahead
Monday, September 29
- Fire Drill
Tuesday, September 30
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation- Orange Shirt Day
Month of October
- LD Awareness Month
Wednesday, October 1
- Northern Classic Cross Country Meet
Friday, October 3
- LPS Terry Fox Run
Sunday, October 5
- World Education Day
Week of October 6 to October 10
- Fire Prevention Week
Tuesday, October 7
- LPS Spirit and Recognition Assembly
- SAC Meeting at 6:00
- Grade 7 and Grade 8 Challenge Field Trip
Wednesday, October 8
- Fire Drill
- Grade 7 and Grade 8 Challenge Field Trip
Thursday, October 9
- Grade 7 and Grade 8 Challenge Field Trip
Friday, October 10
- PA Day
Monday, October 13
- Thanksgiving Holiday
- Little Caesars Online Orders Due
Tuesday, October 14
- LESSA Cross Country Meet
- Little Caesars Paper Orders Due
Wednesday, October 15
- Picture Day
Thursday, October 16
- IEPs Go Home
Wednesday, October 22
- Cross Country District Championships
Monday, October 27
- Bus Safety Presentations
Tuesday, October 28
- Cousins/Jeffrey and Reddick/Thrasher Field Trip
Wednesday, October 29
- Jamieson/Groenewegen and Palmer Field Trip