Panther Peek @ the Week
Week of 04/11/2024
November Happenings!
Calendar
This Week
National Indigenous Education Month
Treaties Recognition Week~ Nov. 3-9th
Tuesday~ Swim to Survive- Gr. 3 Students
- Chess Club at Morning Break begins (Tuesdays & Thursday)
Wednesday~ Field Trip to the Kingston Frontenacs School Day Game (Gr. 1-8)
Thursday~ International Inuit Day
Friday~ Indigenous Vetrans Day
- Students' Council meeting at PM break
UPCOMING EVENTS
11/11 Remembrance Day Ceremony 10:45AM
- School (Parent) Advisory Council Meeting 6:30PM
15/11 Progress Reports go home
16/11 Louis Riel Day
19/11 Grade 7 Immunizations
21/11 PINK Shirt Day
22/11 PA Day
KINGSTON FRONTENACS GAME- FIELD TRIP NOVEMBER 6TH, 2024. GRADES SK1-8!!!!
Our school’s Grade 1-8 classes are being included in a wonderful opportunity to attend the Kingston Frontenacs School Day Game!! This game is being held during school hours for students within the Greater Kingston school boards including Limestone. Perth Road will be attending. Buses will leave Perth Road Public School at 9:30 and we will board them to return at 1:00 at The Leon’s Center where the game takes place. Students can take their normal bus to school and will return in plenty of time to take their regular bus home.
The cost per student is $22. This will cover the cost of their ticket and the bus ride to and from school. Our goal is to have every single student attend this event. If any family requires financial assistance please let us know and it will be provided. There will be some parent spots available per class. Parent tickets will be $16. Parents will need to meet us there. If you are interested in attending with us please fill out the volunteer section here on school-day and also email lloydjef@limestone.on.ca. We cannot guarantee all those who wish to go, can attend.
Students are permitted to bring their own lunches, snacks and drinks to the game. The canteens will be open for those who wish to make purchases. This will only occur if a teacher or adult escorts them or gives them permission to do so. This cannot be guaranteed.
If you have any questions please email Mr. Lloyd at the school at lloydjef@limestone.on.ca. He has all the pertinent details. As well, feel free to contact your child’s teacher.
Please complete all of the information needed here on school-day.com and submit payment or request financial assistance by November 4th, 2024.
Sincerely,
The Grade 1-8 Teachers at PRPS.
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. School buses function differently than other vehicles, and sometimes, although it is safe for the average family vehicle to travel, it is not safe for a school bus to be on all, or some of, the roads on a route. Having to cancel school transportation is understandably disruptive to families, but Tri-Board always puts the safety of their 30,000-plus bus riders first and foremost in their decision-making.
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.
Resources from Public Health to Stay Healthy during Respiratory Illness Season
KFL&A Public Health has provided Limestone with a letter from Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health, as well as helpful resources to share with you on how to stay healthy during respiratory illness season. To view information from KFL&A Public Health, please use the following links:
I wish you a wonderful end of October, and I thank you for your continued support and partnership as part of the Limestone community.
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.
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.
Sign up for 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 will be 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.
The School-Day Introduction Letter will be sent home with new students and those not registered soon. Use the instructions in it to sign up for a School-Day account at www.school-day.com and connect to your child’s events and activities.
With your support, we look forward to a successful implementation of this practical application!
Perth Road Panthers Spirit Wear! Dont' forget to get yours:)
PRPS Staff email addresses
Principal - Allison Croth
Office Administrator- Morgan Fisher
Head Custodian - Josh Sauve
Night Caretaker - Julie Dier
Student Support Teacher-Megan Dingwall
Intensive Support Teacher-Megan Telford
JK/SK- Amanda Burns and Tara Shire, RECE
JK/SK- Mandy Aylesworth and Pennie Hilliard,RECE
Grade 1- Jeff Lloyd
Grade 1/2-Lindsey Brooks
Grade 2/3- Tegen Halfpenny and Steve Dobiech
Grade 3-Jannah Rines
Grade 3/4-Sarah Andre
Grade 4/5-Jessamyn Samson-Jackson
Grade 5-Calista Vogelzang and Tegen Halfpenny
Grade 6-Christina Aylesworth
Grade 6/7-Scott Martin
Grade 7/8-Brendon Robb
Grade 7/8-Mike Depew
P/J French-Jenny Hollinsworth
J/I French-Phil LeBlanc
French-Jeff Miller
Planning Time Coverage- Tegen Halfpenny and Steve Dobiech
Educational Assistants- Susanne Casement, Geoff Burns, David Smith, Becky Plumb, Kelsey Lloyd, Caroline Bootland
Break Supervisors- Sandra Ratz, Cathy Lloyd, Claudia Slack, Heather Roebuck, Holly Brooks
At PRPS we are committed to working together with all partners
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