Loughborough Track and Field Day- Grades 3 to 8
Our Loughborough school track and field day is on Friday, May 1. All of our Lions in Grades 3 to 8 will participate in various track and field events. We encourage all our participating Lions to come dressed for the weather, have running shoes and bring lots of water and snacks. We look forward to a great day!
James and the Giant Peach Jr Production
Our James and the Giant Peach Production is coming May 12th, 13th,and 14th . To get tickets to James and the Giant Peach, please visit our School Days App (the same App where you sign up for field trips and hot lunches), and pick the performance you want to see.
Can't wait to see you there!!!!
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
Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey
The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the Family Engagement and Climate Survey. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.
The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.
The survey includes questions about:
- How schools communicate and share information
- Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected
- Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost
- Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up
- Licensed Before and After School Programs
- Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities
Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.
The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.
The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to watch this short video about the survey.
Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.
Speech and Hearing Month, Mental Health Week and Education Week
The month of May is Speech and Hearing month. This is a month dedicated to raising public awareness about communication health. It is also an opportunity to highlight the importance of early detection and intervention in the treatment of communication disorders.
Mental Health Week
The week of May 4 to May 8 is also Mental Health Week. Mental Health Week occurs during the first week of May and is dedicated to bringing awareness to issues regarding mental health and reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
Education Week
Education Week also occurs the week of May 4 to May 8 and provides school boards and schools with the opportunity to recognize and celebrate student achievement and the role that education plays in our lives.
With Speech and Hearing Month, Mental Health Week and Education Week, we will be using various opportunities to highlight their importance on announcements, through classroom activities, lessons and shared readings.
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).
Events at Sydenham High School
Girls Inc. Summer Camp
2025-2026 Loughborough Yearbooks
If you are interested in purchasing a 2025-2026 LPS school yearbook, visit https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/UUS. In the Yearbooks section, enter our school's name or school code: UUS. The last day to purchase a yearbook is April 30.
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
Monday, April 27 Day 1
Tuesday, April 28 Day 2
- Hot Lunch- Pizza
- BSS Road Race
- Jr. Girls' Basketball Game
Wednesday, April 29 Day 3
- Hot Lunch- Subway and/or Mac and Cheese
- Jr. Boys' Basketball Game
Thursday, April 30 Day 4
- Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries
- Yearbook Orders are Due
- Jr. Girls' Basketball Game
Friday, May 1 Day 5
- Palmer and Beers Field Trip
- LPS Track and Field Meet
Looking Ahead
Month of May
- Speech and Hearing Month
Week of May 4 to May 8
- Mental Health Week
- Education Week
Tuesday, May 5
- SAC Meeting at 6:00
- Woogh and Rowley Field Trip
Wednesday, May 6
- Blais and Hetherington Field Trip
Tuesday, May 12
- JATGPJr Production at 12:00 and 7:00
Wednesday, May 13
- JATGPJr Production at 12:00 and 7:00
Thursday, May 14
- JATGPJr Production at 12:00 and 7:00
Friday, May 15
- Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Field Trip
Monday, May 18
- Victoria Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 19
- Jamieson/Groenewegen and Sinclair Field Trip
Wednesday, May 20
- Calvin Cup Touch Football Tournament
Thursday, May 28
- Family Fun Night
- Regional Track and Field Meet
- Cousins/Jeffrey and Reddick/Thrasher Field Trip
Friday, May 29
- PA Day