Lancaster Drive Public School

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Lancaster Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As the school year comes to a close, we would like to share a number of staffing changes at Lancaster for the upcoming school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Boriotis and Ms. Smith as they begin their well-deserved retirements. Both have been integral members of the Lancaster community, and their kindness, dedication to teaching and learning, and commitment to making Lancaster such a wonderful place will be deeply missed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Boriotis, we will miss your authentic and compassionate approach with children. You have always been a champion for the underdog, consistently finding the silver lining and advocating strongly for your students and their families. Your care, positivity, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on the Lancaster community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Smith has been a valued member of the Lancaster community for many years and a strong leader within our intermediate division. She has a remarkable ability to build meaningful connections with her students and brings an incredibly positive outlook to all that she does. Her passion for the arts has enriched our school in countless ways, and her kindness, steady presence, and strong advocacy for students will truly be missed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We would also like to wish Ms. Dudley all the very best as she embarks on an exciting secondment as a educator in the Netherlands. While we will miss her greatly, we know she will bring the same dedication, enthusiasm, and care to her new role abroad. Whether supporting students in the classroom, on the playing field, or through Sr. Ministry of Caring initiatives, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to helping every child grow and succeed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A special thank you is also extended to Ms. Scovill and Ms. Billen, who joined our junior division mid-year. Their contributions in both the classroom and through coaching have been a welcome addition to the Lancaster community. We wish them all the best wherever they may land. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will also be saying farewell to: Ms. Meghan, Ms. Emma, and Mrs. Nicholas. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to the students you support each and every day. Your compassion, flexibility, and commitment make an incredible difference in the lives of our students and staff. Quite simply, we could not do what we do without you. Wherever your journey takes you next year, any school community will be fortunate to have you.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We would also like to warmly welcome a number of new staff members to the Lancaster community (Ms. Bateman, Mr. Keeler, Ms. Lees, Mrs. Olive, Ms. Matthews, Mrs. Leggett &amp; Madame Lacey). Each educator brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion for student success, and we are excited to have them join the Lancaster team. Formal introductions will be shared closer to the beginning of the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are delighted to share that Ms. Forbes will be continuing at Lancaster in September, continuing in a planning time and FSL role. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are also excited to have Mrs. Bates joining Lancaster as our Vice Principal and SST. Mrs. Bates is joining us from Maple Elementary. Mrs. Bates brings her experience as an SST for many years and a strong passion for literacy. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our sincere gratitude to our amazing Parent Council Co-Chair, Kory Slovitt, for her tireless work, dedication, and unwavering support of our school community over the years. Your countless hours of volunteering, leadership, and commitment have had a tremendous impact on the students, staff, and families of Lancaster.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are truly grateful for the support of our Lancaster families throughout this school year. On behalf of the entire Lancaster staff, it has been an absolute joy and privilege to watch your children learn, grow, and flourish over the course of the year. We are proud of all that they have accomplished and thankful for the strong partnership we share with our families.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We wish all of our Lancaster families a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer vacation filled with many happy memories. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on September 2nd for another wonderful year of learning and growth together. As in previous years, we will post class lists on Monday, September 1st @ 3:00 pm. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take care and have a lovely summer vacation! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. O'Hearn and Mrs. Hamilton</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates to Remember </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Term 2 Report Cards home to families &amp; Final Student Recognition Assembly @ 11:00 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Last day of Classes &amp; Farewell Assembly </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-PA Day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">July 2nd-July 3rd-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spirit Wear order pick up (times will be confirmed shortly)</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, September 1st</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, September 2nd-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Day of School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, September 23rd-September 25th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Scholastic Book Fair</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, September 24th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Open House 5-6pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, September 17th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Parent Council Elections and Meeting 6pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Organization 2026-2027</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Lancaster's school organization of 16 classes for the 2026-27 school year based on projected numbers. Please note, this class organization can change slightly in September. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">*</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As in previous years, class lists will be posted prior to the first day of school </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">*</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Greenlees &amp; Mrs. Gordon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Saha and Ms. Lees</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Olive and Mrs. Flindall</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Steele</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 1 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Sidlauskas</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 1</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Jarbeau</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Dowker</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Tidman</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 2/3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Matthews</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 3/4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Hamilton</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Bateman</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 4/5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Graham </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Dee</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Vandyke</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 6/7</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Keeler</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 7/8 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Leggett (Mrs. Cancian on leave term one)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 7/8 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Madame Walsh</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> FSL</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Madame Lacey (Madame Take on leave term one)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> FSL</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Forbes</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> FSL &amp; Planning Time</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations Class of 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the graduating Class of 2026. We are so very proud of all that you have accomplished this year and of the growth, perseverance, and leadership you have demonstrated throughout your time at Lancaster. We wish each of you continued success and happiness in the years ahead. Once a Lion, always a Lion!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8e0cd118-db65-46e0-98be-d11c581df500?fingerprint=ppb20260624013810" alt="Grad Picture 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab?fingerprint=ppb20260115184001" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration and Out of Boundary Registration</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September?&nbsp;If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">now is the time to register</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.&nbsp;Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more&nbsp;than one application for multiple school locations.&nbsp;If multiple applications are submitted,&nbsp;families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all&nbsp;other applications will be removed from the system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</span></a></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/35e7ff84-c701-4700-b258-62cefa3db7f6?fingerprint=ppb20260529145910" alt="2026 05 08 Inclusivity Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/663d0f72-f233-4fde-a845-b0c7ad404c09?fingerprint=ppb20260529145953" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter elementary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b?fingerprint=ppb20260220200600" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><hr><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:15 to 8:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor supervision</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:30 to 10:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Entry bell and instructional period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:30 to 11:00 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition and wellness break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instructional period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:20 to 1:20 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition and wellness break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:20 to 3:00 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instructional period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:00 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates to Remember </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 13th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Lancaster's Family Fun Fair 1-4 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 15th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Gould Lake (Dudley, Cancian, Boriotis &amp; Dowker)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Play Day ~ Please remember sunscreen, waterbottles and hats! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Spirit Wear Orders Due </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Grade 7 &amp; 8 Trip to Canada's Wonderland</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Grade 3's to Upper Canada Village </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Queen's Sports Days (Graham, Hamilton, Smith, Dee (Grade 6s only), Tidman (Grade 4s only)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Grade 5/6 Trip to Toronto Zoo</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Kindergarten Half Marathon Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 19th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Grade 1 to Grade 3/4 to see Toy Story 5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22nd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Grade Eight Graduation &amp; Boat Cruise </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Mrs Graham's class to the Great Lakes Museum </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Term 2 Report Cards home to families &amp; Final Student Recognition Assembly @ 11:00 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Last day of Classes &amp; Farewell Assembly </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-PA Day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4410f4cf-ebb0-4a69-98a6-c5af5a6014be?fingerprint=ppb20260520020626" alt="LDSB Pride" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunches </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pizza Hot Lunches will be served every Tuesday until mid-June. If you have any questions about Hot Lunches please contact Mrs. Davies</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lancaster Family Fun Fair</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Lancaster families! We are looking to seeing to all on Saturday, June 13</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;from 1-4pm at the school for our annual fun fair. Just a few housekeeping notes before the day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be no parking in the school parking lot. There is accessible parking at the front of the school. If you can, please walk to the event.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please bring CASH for both the raffle tickets and the canteen. These are both CASH ONLY.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The fire truck will be on site from 1-2pm so if your child would like to see it, arrive during that time.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be a Scholastic Book Fair set up in the gym. This is a special BOGO event on all items. Please be sure to stop in and support the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Raffle tickets will be for sale in the gym for $1.00 EACH. Please bring cash for the tickets. Baskets winners will be drawn towards the end of the fair and winners will be contacted.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sample spirit wear sizes will be available to view during the Fun Fair. A reminder that orders are due in by June 16th.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be a table set up with Lost and Found items from the school...please look over this table for any items your child has misplaced.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7fed9051-0b82-43c8-b4ea-794d7175e4ab?fingerprint=ppb20260520022223" alt="Fun Fair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Organization 2026-2027</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB Staffing Committee recently met and approved Lancaster's school organization of 16 classes for the 2026-27 school year based on projected numbers. Please note, this class organization can change slightly in September. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class One</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Two</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Three</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Four</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 1 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Five</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 1</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Six</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Seven</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Eight</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 2/3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Nine</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 3/4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Ten</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Eleven</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 4/5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Twelve</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Thirteen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Fourteen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 6/7</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Fifteen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 7/8 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Sixteen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 7/8 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Lancaster team ensures that exceptional care and thought are put into every child’s class placement. Throughout May and June, staff work together to thoughtfully consider each child’s placement, including academics, peer groups, learning dynamics, and individual strengths and needs.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Should families have information they feel is important for us to consider when placing their child, they are invited to submit remarks or requests to Ms. O'Hearn at </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ohearns@limestone.on.ca</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> While requests cannot be guaranteed, family input may help support the decision-making process. We ask that all requests are submitted by </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Teacher assignments will be shared the last week of June. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab?fingerprint=ppb20260115184001" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration and Out of Boundary Registration</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September?&nbsp;If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">now is the time to register</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.&nbsp;Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more&nbsp;than one application for multiple school locations.&nbsp;If multiple applications are submitted,&nbsp;families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all&nbsp;other applications will be removed from the system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</span></a></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/35e7ff84-c701-4700-b258-62cefa3db7f6?fingerprint=ppb20260529145910" alt="2026 05 08 Inclusivity Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/663d0f72-f233-4fde-a845-b0c7ad404c09?fingerprint=ppb20260529145953" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter elementary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b?fingerprint=ppb20260220200600" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><hr><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:15 to 8:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor supervision</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:30 to 10:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Entry bell and instructional period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:30 to 11:00 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition and wellness break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instructional period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:20 to 1:20 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition and wellness break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:20 to 3:00 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instructional period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:00 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates to Remember </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Ultimate Frisbee away game at Calvin Park</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3rd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Regional Track &amp; Field Meet</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3rd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Guest Speaker Chris Koch Grade 4-8s</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 5th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Ms. Billen's class to Queen's Biology Lab</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-District Track &amp; Field Meet</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Ms. Jarbeau's class to Queen's Biology Lab</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Ultimate Frisbee Tournament </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Immunizations Grade 7&amp;8s</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 13th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Lancaster's Family Fun Fair 1-4 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 15th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Gould Lake (Dudley, Cancian, Boriotis &amp; Dowker)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Grade 7 &amp; 8 Trip to Canada's Wonderland</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Grade 3's to Upper Canada Village </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Queen's Sports Days (Graham, Hamilton, Smith, Dee (Grade 6s only), Tidman (Grade 4s only)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Grade 5/6 Trip to Toronto Zoo</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Kindergarten Half Marathon Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 19th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Grade 1 to Grade 3/4 to see Toy Story 5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22nd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Grade Eight Graduation &amp; Boat Cruise </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Mrs Graham's class to the Great Lakes Museum </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Term 2 Report Cards home to families</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Last day of Classes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-PA Day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4410f4cf-ebb0-4a69-98a6-c5af5a6014be?fingerprint=ppb20260520020626" alt="LDSB Pride" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/49caab0b-e2d3-4d58-a4d7-812a7264ec65?fingerprint=ppb20260529151614" alt="Paul Davis Guest Speaker" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/07390624-e0a6-46b6-8af0-d00fe382ecf6?fingerprint=ppb20260504194053" alt="Track Schedule" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunches </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pizza Hot Lunches will be served every Tuesday until mid-June. If you have any questions about Hot Lunches please contact Mrs. Davies</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Updates</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Lancaster Fun Fair is taking place&nbsp;on Saturday, June 13</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;from 1-4pm. There will be inflatables, face painting, cotton candy, raffle baskets, Kona Ice, games and so much more. We will also be hosting and end of year book fair during the Fun Fair, this is a great opportunity to get some new books for summer reading and support the schools literacy program!&nbsp;Keep an eye out for more information to be sent home with students in early May.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To create the&nbsp;Fun Fair raffle baskets, each class will have a theme for donations and tickets for the baskets can be bought during the Fun Fair.&nbsp; More details to be sent home shortly.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7fed9051-0b82-43c8-b4ea-794d7175e4ab?fingerprint=ppb20260520022223" alt="Fun Fair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Organization 2026-2027</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB Staffing Committee recently met and approved Lancaster's school organization of 16 classes for the 2026-27 school year based on projected numbers. Please note, this class organization can change slightly in September. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class One</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Two</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Three</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> JK/SK</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Four</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 1 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Five</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 1</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Six</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Seven</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Eight</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 2/3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Nine</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 3/4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Ten</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Eleven</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 4/5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Twelve</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Thirteen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Fourteen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 6/7</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Fifteen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 7/8 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Sixteen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 7/8 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Lancaster team ensures that exceptional care and thought are put into every child’s class placement. Throughout May and June, staff work together to thoughtfully consider each child’s placement, including academics, peer groups, learning dynamics, and individual strengths and needs.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Should families have information they feel is important for us to consider when placing their child, they are invited to submit remarks or requests to Ms. O'Hearn at </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ohearns@limestone.on.ca</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> While requests cannot be guaranteed, family input may help support the decision-making process. We ask that all requests are submitted by </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Teacher assignments will be shared in June. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Communication</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Re:&nbsp;EQAO Pre-Administration Letter&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Re: Upcoming EQAO Assessment&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Between May 19&nbsp;and June 2, your student will be taking part in the provincial Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division (Grades 1–3) or Junior Division (Grades 4–6). These assessments, developed by Ontario teachers and assessment experts, are administered to all Grade 3 and Grade 6 students in Ontario’s publicly funded school system by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Dates @ Lancaster </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22nd, May 25th and 26th-Dee</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25th, 26th and 27th-Vandyke </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd, 4th and 5th-Tidman, Scovill &amp; Jarbeau</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd, 4th and 5th-Smith</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each assessment includes a language and mathematics&nbsp;component, along with a voluntary student questionnaire. During the assessment, students will complete four language sessions and four mathematics stages that each take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Each session or stage will be completed in one continuous sitting, and the sessions and stages may be administered throughout the&nbsp;administration&nbsp;dates.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students will have the opportunity to become familiar with the types of questions on the assessment and its platform through EQAO’s online sample test.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The EQAO assessment questions are&nbsp;directly based&nbsp;on the expectations set out in&nbsp;The Ontario Curriculum&nbsp;for reading,&nbsp;writing&nbsp;and mathematics, which are what teachers teach in the classroom every day. Therefore, your child does not need to prepare in any&nbsp;special way. Students will complete the assessment in their regular classrooms with their current teachers and are simply encouraged to do their best and show what they know.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the fall, EQAO will share individual reports for all our students. Your&nbsp;student’s results are private and will give you&nbsp;an indication&nbsp;of their achievement in relation to Ontario’s provincial&nbsp;standard. The standard, or Level 3,&nbsp;represents&nbsp;the range from B– to B+. Meeting the standard means your&nbsp;student&nbsp;has a solid grasp of the required knowledge and skills, which is a good&nbsp;indication&nbsp;that they will be ready for the next grade. The results of the assessment do not affect your&nbsp;student’s grades or report card in any way.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about EQAO and to view a sample test, visit EQAO’s website,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.eqao.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.eqao.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me or your&nbsp;student’s teacher.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kind Regards,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sara O'Hearn </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab?fingerprint=ppb20260115184001" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration and Out of Boundary Registration</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September?&nbsp;If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">now is the time to register</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.&nbsp;Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more&nbsp;than one application for multiple school locations.&nbsp;If multiple applications are submitted,&nbsp;families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all&nbsp;other applications will be removed from the system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</span></a></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/35e7ff84-c701-4700-b258-62cefa3db7f6?fingerprint=ppb20260529145910" alt="2026 05 08 Inclusivity Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/663d0f72-f233-4fde-a845-b0c7ad404c09?fingerprint=ppb20260529145953" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter elementary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b?fingerprint=ppb20260220200600" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><hr><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:15 to 8:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor supervision</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:30 to 10:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Entry bell and instructional period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:30 to 11:00 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition and wellness break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instructional period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:20 to 1:20 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition and wellness break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:20 to 3:00 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instructional period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:00 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>