WEEKLY UPDATE FROM LIMEHOUSE PUBLIC SCHOOL

June 28, 2024

Kindness, Gratitude and a Growth Mindset

Dear Limehouse Families,

Thank you one and all for a great year at Limehouse! It was a year like no other. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer. We look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall. Best Wishes to our Grade 5 Graduates and Graduating Families! 

Our school is closed for the summer. School offices reopen Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. The first day of school for students is Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. We wish all students, staff and families a fun and relaxing summer! 

• [Elementary schools] New to the area? In-person registration for all elementary students (Kindergarten - Grade 8) is available for select dates and sites during the summer. Please view the Register for School in the Summer webpage of the HDSB website for more information

• [Secondary schools] New to the area? School offices reopen Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 for registration of new secondary students (Grade 9-12) to the HDSB. Learn more by visiting the Register for School webpage on the HDSB website. 

• [All schools] New and/or Returning to Ontario? Visit the Welcome Centre webpage on the HDSB website for information on registering for school.  

2023-2024 School Year - Lunch Supervisors and Transportation Supervisors

Limehouse PS is looking to add names to our list of on-call Lunch & Transportation Supervisors. 

If you or someone you know might be interested and able to obtain a police background check with vulnerable sector screening please contact Mr. Jones at the School.

jonesdou@hdsb.ca

For more information please check out

HDSB Student Supervisors

Police Background Checks

Visitors and Volunteers

Visitors and volunteers are permitted (current Police Background Checks are required for all school volunteers). This is a good idea if you plan to join us at the school or on Field trips permitted in the future.

School Council:

Will be welcoming families back on the first day of school, before school in the morning, on Wednesday, September 6, with a Welcome Back Coffee/Tea.

If you can’t make it, that’s fine. Just put your kids on the bus as usual. If you choose to come and mark the first day of school you may park your vehicle at the bottom parking lot and take pics at the bottom of the stairs. Once the bell goes the kids will come inside. Parents and caregivers can stay outside to chat with the School Council or go on with their day.

Limehouse Restoration Update:

The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is a registered charity that supports education equity and opportunities for students of the Halton District School Board by helping to remove financial barriers. You can channel a donation directly to Limehouse using the link below. We have already raised over $2000!

Please click the link below, share it widely, or see it on our Website at 

https://lim.hdsb.ca/

Helping Limehouse PS after the Fire through Halton Learning Foundation 

Thank a Teacher, Help a Student

As the school year comes to a close, we know many parents like to thank their children’s teachers with a small gift. If you are looking for a non-traditional gift with meaning, consider making a donation in the teacher’s honour to the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF).

HLF is a registered charity that provides financial support exclusively for students in the HDSB. Not only will your recipient receive a card notifying them of your generous gesture, but your donation will also help support students with essential needs like food, clothing and school supplies. Visit haltonlearningfoundation.ca/donation-love-of-learning/

 #ThankATeacher

Navigating summer stress: Tips for managing anxiety as school ends

https://cmha.ca/news/navigating-summer-stress/

Link to the HDSB Student Mental Health and Well-Being Support Page with students (post in Google Classrooms, Brightspace, school newsletters, etc.)

The Student section is designed to give you information about mental health, how you can support good mental health, and, if you are concerned about your own mental health or that of a friend, where to turn to for help. ​​

Visitors and Volunteers:

During the school year, visitors looking to come into the school are welcome and will begin their visit at the school office. Visitors will be signed in and asked to wear a sticker indicating they are visiting inside beyond the school office. The school property on top of the hill within the fences will only be accessed by students and staff.

Volunteers are required to have current Police Background Checks with vulnerable sector screening on file with the school office. This is a good idea if you plan to volunteer at the school or join us on field trips in the future.

If you had a Police Background Check on file with us this past year, please make sure that you have responded to Mrs Cuthbert’s message about signing your attestation page for the upcoming year.

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Monday, August 19 - School Office open

• Monday September 2 - Labour Day - School Holiday

• Tuesday September 3 - PD Day - No School for Students

• Wednesday September 4 - First Day of School for Students

• Wednesday, September 4 - Coffee/Tea - School Council

Go Lynx!

*School Spirit Activities are entirely optional. There is no pressure or expectation for families to purchase extra things for School Spirit Activities. Students are always welcome to wear Limehouse gear on School Spirit Days.

Limehouse School will share the Weekly Update by email and publish it on our website.

www.lim.hdsb.ca

Please read to the bottom each week for important updates and keep your eye on the Website.