James and the Giant Peach Jr Production
Hey everyone! Are you all ready to get peachy keen?
We are so excited to FINALLY bring you James and the Giant Peach Jr! We hope that you all can come and enjoy this fun and whimsical tale, all presented by our talented student performers!
We highly recommend to all of you to get your tickets today,if you haven’t already. Go to the School Days App now to get your tickets for any (or all!) of the 6 performances from May 12th to 14th.
We have students from other schools coming to enjoy our matinee shows over the week, so get those 12:00 matinee tickets before they’re gone!
Depending on availability, we should be able to have some tickets available at the door (cash or cheque) for the 7:00 evening performances. Once we see the ticket availability as of tomorrow, we’ll send out an email update. The best thing you can do is buy your tickets NOW to avoid disappointment!
Remember that doors open 30 minutes before the show starts.
WE’LL SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
LDSB Family Engagement and Climate Survey
The Limestone District School Board’s Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.
Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.
The survey is open from April 30 to May 11 and is available online. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.
Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.
Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.
Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.
Loughborough Family Fun Night
Mark your calendars: Thursday, May 28th, 2026, 5:00–8:00 PM for our Annual Family Fun Night!
This event supports important school projects, including finishing our library renovation, as well as school trips and sports equipment for the school.
What’s happening this year:
• Inflatable obstacle course, giant slide, and climbing wall
• Food trucks (additional cost)
• Face painting, balloon artist, and craft stations
• Photo booths
• Plant sale in the greenhouse (additional cost)
• Local first responders on site
• Silent auction and class basket raffle (additional cost)
• Bake sale (additional cost)
We need your support to make it all happen:
• Donate items for our class baskets and/or silent auction
• Volunteer your time (even a short shift helps a lot)
• Contribute baked goods for the bake sale
All donations and local business contributions will be recognized in our school communications
leading up to the event and during the evening.
The deadline for class basket donations is May 15. Below is a list of donation ideas for each class basket.
JK/SK
L. Cousins / B. Jeffery. Make a Splash!
Beach towels • Toys • Balls • Sunblock • Sunglasses • Beach bags • Inflatables • Goggles • Water wings
K. Reddick / C. Thrasher. Rainbows & Unicorns
Colourful toys • Unicorn and rainbow-themed items • Crafts • Glittery accessories • Stickers • Books • Imaginative play items
T. Jamieson / B. Groenewegen. Hands & Minds (Creative Play)
Play clay • LEGO • Slime • STEM toys • Kinetic sand • Building toys • Origami • Paper airplane kits (creative play)
Grade 1
T. Beers. Outside at Home (Yard Play)
Chalk • Yard games • Bubble machines and refills • Balls • Frisbees • Skipping ropes • Kites (yard and driveway play)
J. Palmer. Little Movers
Cars • Trucks • Construction vehicles • Play mats • Garages • Road sets • Books • Vehicle-themed play items
Grade 1/2
J. Miller / M. Kanellos / K. Teepell. Create Your Heart Out
Markers • Crayons • Paint • Brushes • Construction paper • Glitter • Glue • Craft kits • Stickers (craft supplies for primary kids)
Grade 2/3
E. Hetherington. Family Game Night
Board games • Cards • Puzzles • Dice • Score sheets (games for all ages)
C. Blais. Sweet Tooth
Candy • Caramel apples • Fudge • Gumball machines • Candy containers
Grade 3/4
A. Woogh. Chocolate Lovers
Chocolate treats • Fudge • Dipping items • Fondue kits
Grade 4
M. Sinclair. Sports
Sports balls • Frisbees • Team gear • Apparel • Books • Cards (activities and accessories)
Grade 4/5
T. Rowley. Movie Night
Popcorn • Candy • Movie passes • Blankets • Fuzzy socks • Pizza kits • Popcorn bowls (activities and accessories)
Grade 5
S. Campbell. Slumber Party (Kids’ Night In)
Spa items • Snacks • Blankets • Slippers • Games • Magazines • Glow sticks • Fairy lights
Grade 5/6
L. Frank. For the Dogs
Dog toys • Bowls • Beds • Treats • Leashes • Grooming supplies
Grade 6/7
M. Hulton. For the Cats
Cat toys • Bowls • Beds • Treats • Grooming supplies
Grade 7
A. MacDonald. Cooking Together
Aprons • Gadgets • Cookbooks • Baking mixes • Pasta • Sauces (aimed at kids who help)
Grade 7/8
T. Duncan. Road Trip
Snacks • Water bottles • Outdoor gear • Travel guides • Picnic gear • First aid kits (for the whole family)
L. Hull. Handy Person’s Helper
Tool sets • Toolbox • Gift cards • DIY books • Tool belts (for kids learning the trade)
Grade 8
G. Ross. Creative Masterpieces
Sketchbooks • Paints • Drawing pencils • Art kits (art supplies for bigger kids)
Thank you for your generous contributions!
Thank you for supporting Loughborough Public School, we look forward to a great night together.
Sincerely,
Loughborough School Advisory Council
Tick Checks
With the nicer weather, classes will be spending more time outside and participating in outdoor field trips. A friendly reminder to all our Lions' families to do daily tick checks on your child(ren).
Girls Inc. Summer Camp
Register Your Child Now in LDSB
Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September? If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), now is the time to register. 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 limestone.on.ca/kindergarten.
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. Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more than one application for multiple school locations. If multiple applications are submitted, families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all other applications will be removed from the system.
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).
To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.
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.
Lost and Found- Team ROAR
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. Click here to view an updated visual of the lost & found items.
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.
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 Mike's Pizza Mac and Cheese, and Thursdays will be Gino’s Chicken Fingers & Fries. Orders are due the Sunday prior to the week, at midnight. 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 May
- Speech and Hearing Month
Monday, May 11 Day 1
Tuesday, May 12 Day 2
- Hot Lunch- Pizza
- JATGPJr Production at 12:00 and 7:00
Wednesday, May 13 Day 3
- Hot Lunch- Subway and/or Mac and Cheese
- JATGPJr Production at 12:00 and 7:00
Thursday, May 14 Day 4
- Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries
- JATGPJr Production at 12:00 and 7:00
Friday, May 15 Day 5
- Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Field Trip
Looking Ahead
Month of May
- Speech and Hearing Month
Monday, May 18
- Victoria Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 19
- Jamieson/Groenewegen and Sinclair Field Trip
Wednesday, May 20
- Calvin Cup Touch Football Tournament
Friday, May 22
- Dress Loud Day
- LPS Spirit and Recognition Assembly
Monday, May 25
- SHS Touch Football Tournament
Tuesday, May 26
- Junior EQAO Session
Wednesday, May 27
- Junior EQAO Session
Thursday, May 28
- Family Fun Night
- Regional Track and Field Meet
- Cousins/Jeffrey and Reddick/Thrasher Field Trip
Friday, May 29
- PA Day