Panther Peek @ the Week

Week of 17/03/2025

Let's Ring In Spring!

Classes are challenged to wear as much of their assigned colour as possible on Thursday March 20th. We will be taking a school photo for the yearbook at the assembly that day.

The class that demonstrates the most school spirit by wearing their colour will win a pot of gold with treats for all! Get involved and see what lies at the end of the rainbow!

Red- Kindergarten classes

Orange- Grade 1, 1/2, 2/3 classes

Yellow- Grade 3, 3/4 classes

Green- Grade 6, 6/7 classes

Blue- Grade 7/8 classes

Purple- Grade 4/5, 5 classes

Calendar

THIS WEEK

Monday~ Yearbook Cover Contest Begins

Tuesday~ The Get REAL Movement Workshops (5-8)

12:15 - 1:15pm - Grade 5/6
2: 2:15 - 3:15pm - Grade 7/8

Wednesday~ School Council BIG box Fundraiser pick up at the school

Thursday~ Spring Spirit Day~ Dress in your classes assigned rainbow colour

12:45PM School Recognition Assembly

Friday~ Rock Your Socks for World Down’s Syndrome Day~ wear your coolest socks today!

UPCOMING EVENTS

25/03~ SAC Pancake Dinner 5-7PM Inverary Church

31/03~ PA Day

01/04~ Scholastic Book Fair begins

17/04~ Grade 8 Grad Photos & Sibling photos

Volunteers Needed~

We are in need of Family Volunteers that help run the Book Fair during the school day. If you have a few hours when you could help, please contact the school~ Thanks!

UPDATED: EQAO Math Webinar for Families (Grades 3, 6 and 9)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.

Join EQAO for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.

FREE registration here: https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5puRqI8uQJypIaHgBYoBMw#/registration

If families are unable to attend the live webinar, a recording is posted here.
Link: https://eqao.zoom.us/rec/share/s7vcbVkr0M41Yu5DeWrsF8_AeYNI47mYM0jSmJqczsZAUx-BiSsjnyIrMel_G3oT.X8IP6PcQxFMTGsvW

Rock Your Socks for World Downs Syndrome Day

Help us recognize and celebrate Neurodiversity. Rock your favourite or most colourful sock this Friday!

A message from Edge Imaging regarding Class Photos

Class photos are still being processed. This process is expected to be completed shortly. Once the images are ready, a code will be sent home with students so families can download the class photo for free or they can choose to order the class photo through Edge Imaging for $10.

Get REAL Movement Workshops for Students in grades 5-8~ March 18th

The Get REAL Movement is a non-profit organization that is committed to supporting schools in fostering inclusive and affirming environments for all students to be their authentic selves. Their mission is to combat discrimination and hate through their core values of kindness, uniqueness and support. Led by experienced diverse speakers, the humanity based, action oriented, and age appropriate workshops reflect current best teaching practices and curriculum standards to provide participants with a positive and impactful experience.

The goal of the Get Real Movement workshops is to equip schools with the strategic tools they need to support all students to develop self-awareness and demonstrate respect, compassion and support for themselves and others. The workshop are designed to celebrate identities and promotes understanding, empathy, and respect. Every province mandates inclusive education, and schools are legally bound to embrace diversity within their curriculum. The workshops align with these guidelines, offering educational programming that addresses discrimination related to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, and beyond. The themes and messages in the workshops will enrich students' understanding across a variety of subjects, instilling a sense of responsibility as they reflect on their roles as active, informed members of society. Through discussions on intersectionality, inclusivity, and the narratives of marginalized communities, the content aligns with the Social Studies and History strands on equity, human rights, and diversity; emphasizing self-awareness, allyship, and self-care. The presentations also align with Health and Physical Education goals focused on emotional and social well-being. We recognize, however, that despite alignment with provincial and school board policies and curriculums, there are increasing concerns about justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity work with students. I want to emphasize that the focus of these grade appropriate workshops is on fostering respect and inclusion, not promoting beliefs. It’s not about endorsing certain lifestyles but promoting empathy, compassion, and respect for differences. The workshops aim to empower students to embrace their identities and inspire them to create positive community change.

In hosting these workshops, our school demonstrates an understanding of the ongoing commitment and proactivity needed in the efforts to create a more inclusive and affirming school community. We are taking active steps toward creating a safer, more respectful environment for all students.

Brave Education: Family Resources

Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures

Drop off and pick up times are very busy times of day at the school. Families are reminded to use the parking spaces or the road side in front of the school to park. Families and students are to use the cross walk by the flagpole to cross the bus loading zone for everyone's safety. Please avoid walking or encouraging students to walk between the buses. Thank you for your support~

PRPS School (Parent) Council Information & Fundraisers

Hot Lunch is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Order before noon on Sundays to receive it that week. The Paper Plate has joined the Hot Lunch service provider team! Check out their Tuesday offerings on Lunchbox.

Oliver's Labels is a great way to ensure personal items can be returned if lost! Order yours and support the school:)

Student Accident Insurance

The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.

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.

At PRPS we are committed to working together with all partners

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.