Calendar
This Week
** Halloween Spirit Week brought to you by Students' Council
Monday~ Halloween Movie Clip trivia & Halloween Scavenger Hunt at recess
- Bus Safety Presentations in the AM
Tuesday~Halloween Bake Sale at break times
Wednesday~Swim to Survive Gr. 3’s (10:30-11:30 pool time)
Thursday~ Halloween Movie Clip trivia & Halloween Buddy Dances- Gr. 2/3 & 3 trip to Little Cataraqui Conservation Area
UPCOMING EVENTS
05/11 Chess Club at Morning Break begins (Tuesdays & Thursday)
06/11 Field Trip to the Kingston Frontenacs School Day Game (Gr. 1-8)
08/11 Students' Council meeting at PM break
11/11 Remembrance Day Ceremony 10:45AM
- School (Parent) Advisory Council Meeting 6:30PM
15/11 Progress Reports go home
School (Parent) Council Builds a Storage Shed on the Kindergarten Yard
We would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU to our School Council for purchasing and building the storage shed for our Kindergarten outdoor tools and toys!
We would also like to thank Maple Country Home & Farm for donating the patio stones to put it on!
Now we have a place to store the Kindergarten equipment just in time before the snow flies!
Thank you School Council!
HOT LUNCH~ LEARN HOW TO GET IT BELOW!
Lunchbox is a convenient, online ordering platform featuring local vendors. An ordering calendar has been coordinated for the school community at www.lunchboxorders.net.
The ordering calendar is open on now !
How to Order:
1. Go online at lunchboxorders.com and click “ORDER LUNCH”.
2. New to Lunchbox Orders? Click “Create an Account” to register your family’s account.
3. Already registered? Please login directly with your current username (e-mail address) and password.
4. Add your child to your account by clicking “add a student” and register your child with their new teacher and grade for the current school year. **Please ensure the correct teacher and grade are selected to prevent errors on delivery days.
5. Click “Order Now” (beside your child’s name) to access the school’s ordering calendar.
6. Proceed with ordering your child’s lunch by clicking on the blue date for the scheduled vendors.
7. All orders are submitted on the website and payment is processed on-line by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit MasterCard or Visa Debit. Visa and MasterCard prepaid cards are also accepted.
Important Dates:
• Orders may be placed weekly or in advance, for the full length of the program.
Things to Remember:
• The ordering deadline is Sunday at 12pm (NOON) for the upcoming delivery period.
• New orders will not be accepted after the Sunday deadline.
• If buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, and if there is a school closure, lunches will be cancelled and a credit will be issued within 3 business days.
School Bus Safety Rules
Riding the school bus is a privilege requiring a certain level of safety and decorum. A rider's privileges may be revoked if they cannot ride safely. The following provides basic safety rules for riders. Clink the button below for a complete list of bus safety rules.
Riding the Bus
- The School's code of conduct should always be obeyed on the bus.
- Take your seat promptly and sit facing forward at all times.
- Place bags and backpacks on your lap. Keep the aisle clear at all times.
- Windows should only be opened with the permission of the driver. Always keep your head, hands and arms inside the bus. Throwing objects inside or outside of the bus is not permitted.
- Talk quietly, the driver needs to concentrate to safely drive the bus. Be extremely quiet when at railraod crossings so the driver can hear if a train is coming.
- Eating and drinking (including chewing gum) are not allowed on school buses at any time. Smoking/vaping is not permitted on or near the bus.
- Always follw the bus driver/monitor's instructions and be respectful.
Student Accident Insurance
UNDER THE EDUCATION ACT THE BOARD IS NOT PERMITTED TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ACCIDENTS TO PUPILS. THEREFORE, the Board recommends consideration of The insure my Kids plan to any parent/guardian, who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent/guardian and the insurance company.
For more information please visit the LDSB website.
