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.
Our Lions will also recognize Treaties Recognition Week from November 2 to November 8. The week is dedicated to honoring the importance of treaties and helps students learn more about treaty rights and relationships.
Milkshake Orders
A reminder to all our Lions, milkshake orders are due Sunday October 26 at midnight.
Orange and Black Day
On Friday, October 31, we are encouraging all our Lions to wear orange and black. We kindly ask that students do not wear their Halloween costumes or bring in their costume accessories.
Treats from Home
Special days like Halloween are often cause for classroom celebrations. If your child(ren)'s class(es) are having a celebration and you're interested in sending in treats, we ask that you provide treats that are store bought with the ingredient label attached. This will allow staff to know what ingredients are in the treats and whether our students with allergies can consume the treat. At any point in the school year, if you are intending on sending in treats, please connect with your child(ren)'s teacher around possible allergies which may be present in the classroom.
A friendly reminder that Loughborough PS is a Peanut/Tree Nut Aware school, when sending your child in with Halloween candy.
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 Tuesday, November 11 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 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, October 27 Day 2
Tuesday, October 28 Day 3
- Cousins/Jeffrey and Reddick/Thrasher Field Trip
- Bus Safety Presentations
- Hot Lunch- Pizza
Wednesday, October 29 Day 4
- Jamieson/Groenewegen and Palmer Field Trip
- Campbell and Hulton Field Trip
- Hot Lunch- Subs
Thursday, October 30 Day 5
- Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries
Friday, October 31 Day 1
- Black and Orange Day
Looking Ahead
Month of November
- Indigenous Education Month
Week of November 2 to November 8
- Treaties Recognition Week
Monday, November 3
- Cousins/Jeffrey, Reddick/Thrasher, Jamieson/Groenewegen, and Palmer Field Trip
Saturday, November 8
- Indigenous Veterans Day
Week of November 10 to November 13
- Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, November 11
- Remembrance Day
- SAC Meeting at 6:00
Thursday, November 13
- Progress Reports Go Home
Friday, November 14
- PA Day
Week of November 24 to November 28
- Student Census Week
Wednesday, November 26
- Picture Retake and Class Photo Day
Friday, November 28
- Grade 7/8 Immunizations