Panther Peek @ the Week
Week of 20/01/2025
Calendar
THIS WEEK
Monday~ Girls B-ball Team @ Molly Brant
Tuesday~ School Council Virtual Meeting 6:30PM
Wednesday~ Bell Let's Talk Day
Girls B-ball home to LPS
Boys Basketball Mini Tournament @ SHS 5PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
27/01~ Family Literacy Day
28/01~Boys B-ball at Molly Brant 4PM
Girls B-ball Mini Tournament @SHS 4PM
31/01~ PA Day
03/02~ Term 2 Begins
PRPS celebrates Literacy Week
03/02-04/02~BRAVE Education workshops for Junior/Intermediate Classes
05/02~Boys B-ball home to LPS 4PM
06/02~ Gr. 6 and Gr. 4/5 class field trip to see Snow White at the Domino Theatre
07/02~Sydenham HS visits Gr. 8 classes
FRONTENACS FUNDRAISER GAME- 7pm Slush Puppie Place. C.Aylesworth & Depew classes singing O’ Canada.
10/02~ Gr. 5/6 Ball Hockey Team Tournament
11/02~Boys B-ball at Cat. Woods 4PM
12/-2~Girls B-ball @LPS
13/02~Grade 7 & 8 presentation~ Unpacking the Holocaust: A Playwright's Journey
Boys B-ball at LPS 4PM
14/02~ Term 1 Report Cards go home
17/02~ Family Day Holiday
10/03-14/03~ Spring Break
Bell Let's Talk Day is Wednesday January 22nd. Bell Let’s Talk is a year round initiative committed to driving positive change by investing in mental health projects and programs and putting a spotlight on mental health through Bell Let’s Talk Day – Canada’s annual day for mental health.
This year, the campaign highlights the progress that has been made and discusses what still needs to be done to support those with mental health challenges, including Canada’s youth who are facing a growing mental health crisis.
Exploring Mental Health Together: Resources for parents and caregivers
Learning about mental health at school can help students to build skills and habits that promote well-being. It can also assist with managing stress, recognizing signs of common mental health problems, and knowing where and how to seek help if support is needed.
Students in grade 7 and 8 are learning about mental health literacy through the Ministry of Education’s Mental Health Literacy Modules. You can learn along with them and find helpful tips on how to maintain positive mental health and well-being for your child. School Mental Health Ontario provides Ontario-made, accessible, evidence- and experience-informed resources to support student mental health. On the School Mental Health Ontario website, you will find information about mental health, substance use, and school mental health in Ontario. This resource list for parents and caregivers is designed to complement the learning your child will receive through the Ministry of Educations Modules.
On February 3rd & 4th Junior and Intermediate students will participate in a second Brave Education workshop focusing on recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationships and setting boundaries to support their positive mental health. For more information, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher.
Kingston Frontenacs Fundraiser
PRPS families & friends!
Friday, February 7th come cheer on the Kingston Frontenacs & help our school raise money towards the purchase of new library shelving! Pre-order your discounted tickets by using the link below and on the graphic, the QR code or calling or emailing Rebecca at rganyu@kingstonfrontenacs.com 343-422-5886. Be sure to mention you’re with the Perth Road group. We will all sit and cheer together showing off our Panther pride!! Proceeds from each ticket sold goes back to our school.
Mr. Depew’s Grade 7/8 & Mrs. Aylesworth’s Grade 6 classes will have students singing both O Canada 🇨🇦 and the American 🇺🇸 national anthem prior to the game!
Also we will be doing the Chuck-A-Puck fundraiser at this event. Historically, this has been a great moneymaker for the school. Be sure to buy your pucks and throw them during the second intermission to win a prize if you attend.
𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚, 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙮. 𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙢𝙚.
Remember if you have friends or relatives who aren’t Perth Road families but still might be interested in attending let them know about this game and how to order tickets that are both discounted and support our school. Remember these tickets must be purchased through the ways provided. The school does not collect the money or provide you with the tickets.
Any questions can be emailed to Mr. Lloyd at lloydjef@limestone.on.ca
Thanks, J. Lloyd
****Please share this as much as possible on your Facebook pages and other platforms! The more the merrier.
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.
School-Day: Permissions & Payments
Perth Road PS is excited to offer our families a secure portal to complete permissions and payments online. With School-Day: Permissions & Payments, you are able to complete permission forms and payments from any web browser using your SmartPhone, tablet, laptop or desktop.
Through this online portal, you will be able to pay for items such as:
- Field trips
- Athletic team fees
- Fundraising offerings
The easy-to-use portal will remove the risks associated with sending money to school with students, the frustration of lost or missing permission forms, and significantly reduce the amount of paper our school consumes.
Follow the link to www.school-day.com and connect to your child’s events and activities.
Communication Regarding Bus Delays and Cancellations from Tri-Board Student Transportation
During the potential inclement weather months (roughly early November to early April), our transportation partner, Tri-Board Student Transportation Services, works closely with their school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school transportation on inclement weather days. To help make the winter season and bus cancellation days easier for students and families to manage, families should sign up for bus status alerts by creating an account in Tri-Board’s Student Portal. Families can add their student(s) to their account, so they are signed up to receive alerts for their specific bus and zone cancellations. Families can also follow Tri-Board on social media:
When all transportation is cancelled across the district, the notification is sent as a general notice from Tri-Board to everyone with an account. Tri-Board does their best to post this alert by 6:00 a.m.
The cancellation of school buses does not mean schools are closed. Should the rare need to close a school arise, the information will be communicated by the LDSB and the individual schools.
Learn more about inclement weather days, timing and duration of cancellations, and more on Tri-Board’s website.
