Dear Families,

The weeks of June are upon us and it is always the time of year when the clock seems to go at an entirely different speed and days go by quickly. There is a bustle of activity in the building as we work towards our Track and Field meets, Ultimate Tournaments, and engagement with our local community as classes head out on field trips and outdoor activities. The energy is contagious and it is a delight to see students experiencing this end-of-year flavour together. Staff are working with students towards end-of-year culminating activities and there is lots of hands-on learning is happening in the building. We are looking forward to hosting our Discover Kindergarten event earlier this month and have been planning to celebrate our grade 8 students as they graduate and finish off their time at Lancaster. Thank you to all of our families for your support and for keeping track of all of these events in the midst of other extra-curricular sports and after-school activities.

Your Leaders in Learning,

Lani Fox and Sara O’Hearn

DROP-OFF ZONE UPDATE

You will note in the newsletter a change that we are implementing to accommodate an additional bus that has been added to Mother Teresa. While our start and end times are staggered we are asking that families ensure they are not leaving their vehicle unattended in that drop-off zone during the times indicated. This should not change our access to that location during the times that are needed for drop-off and pick-up but it does mean that we need to ensure we are using that location as it is intended to be used - dropping off and picking up students - but not parking there for any extended period of time. This area MUST be cleared of vehicles from 8:40-9:00 and 3:25-3:45 for the Mother Teresa bus.

PLANTABLES FUNDRAISER:

As planting season is fast approaching it is time to schedule your "Plantables" delivery! This fundraiser was a success last year, the plants were healthy and hearty, and the online system made it very easy for families to order. Funds raised by this initiative will support a variety of school projects including purchasing "consumables" for outdoor play (balls, sand toys, sleds, etc...), and materials for experiential learning in classrooms. Order plants for yourself, or gift them to family, friends or neighbours - what a kind gesture towards someone you care about. Simply visit the site and use our school code (LDPSGROWS) at checkout.

Your leaders in learning,

Lani Fox and Sara O'Hearn

May 3 - Pizza
May 10 - Pasta
May 17 - Panzarotti
May 24 - Pizza
May 31 - Pasta
June 7 - Panzarotti
June 14 - Pizza
June 21 - Pasta

Rapid antigen test kits can be provided for students, and staff that develop symtoms at school. Please let us know if you require additional test kits if you are picking up a symptomatic student from school.

Please follow these instruction when using the Rapid Antigen Test Kit .

Love tasty baked goods from Cobs Bread?? Every time you visit Cobs Bread Bakery at 770 Gardiners rd. in Kingston simply let them know you are supporting Lancaster School’s Fundraiser and they will donate 10% of your sale to us!

Let’s “Raise some Dough”!