April Newsletter 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/01609ebd-d7f4-4f0a-8871-a7470afd642f?fingerprint=ppb20260306200404" alt="Elginburg District Public School" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Events at Elginburg:</strong></b></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 14</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 4 & 6 Field Trip to “Little Cat” (p.m. only)</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15: EDPS School Council Meeting (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 17: P.A. Day (EDSB Closed for Students)</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22: Dental Screening (All JK/SK & Grade 2 Classes)</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23: Grandfriends (Mrs. Guild’s Class)</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 24: Silly Sock Day & Scrunchie (Student Council/Ms. Furst)</strong></b></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 27: Grandfriends (Mrs. Guild’s Class)</strong></b></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Key Dates Ahead:</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18th: Victoria Day Holiday</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22nd: Grade 7 & 8 Immunizations</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27th: Welcome to Kindergarten Evening EDPS - 5 - 6 p.m.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29th: P.A. Day (EDPS Closed)</span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Elginburg Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you are enjoying the warmer temperatures! To recap past events, we had a great start to last month, where “March Mathness” Games day took place during the first week. Students teamed up with partner classes and engaged in various numeracy games. It was a fun and collaborative event for everyone involved! On Thursday, March 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, students enjoyed a Hot Dog lunch, which was generously hosted and covered by School Council. That same afternoon, students participated in an IST Celebration, held from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, coordinated by Mr. Burt and supported by Mrs. Clancy, Ms. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Lindenblatt, Mrs. Periera, and Ms. Lovett. March break also brought a much-anticipated week off, from March 16</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to March 20</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. As the month wrapped up, families returned their March ‘Mathness’ Bingo cards. Thank you to Mrs. Nielissen for coordinating. We concluded the month on a high note with the March ‘Mathness’ assembly on March 31</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, celebrating student participation and announcing the winners.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April will be another busy month at EDPS. We started the first week with a wonderful initiative led by Elginburg’s School Council, where Bunny Grams were enjoyed by students, while supporting fundraising efforts. A huge THANK YOU to school council for everything you do to support Elginburg! Grade 4 and 6 students will attend an afternoon field trip to Little Cat on Tuesday, April 14</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. The EDPS School Council will meet on Wednesday, April 15</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. All are welcome! April 17</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a PA day for all students, as staff throughout the LDSB will be engaged with professional activities. A reminder that dental screenings for all JK, SK, and Grade 2 classes will happen on April 22</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>nd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. On April 23</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and 27</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Mrs. Guild’s class will visit Grandfriends. School Spirit will also be on full display April 24</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> as students participate in Silly Sock & Scrunchie Day, organized by Student Council with the support from Ms. Furst.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We aim to have a wonderful April filled with learning!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March "Mathness" Numeracy Games Day</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f3f2012c-ae69-4fd5-99fb-1a62f5ab0167?fingerprint=ppb20260410195835" alt="March Mathness Numeracy Games" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4f3253fa-c93d-4f2f-b6ee-126b908134e6?fingerprint=ppb20260410195848" alt="March Mathness Numeracy Games 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March "Mathness" Bingo Winners</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7dc2a77c-a289-4044-89e0-164bb78e12ae?fingerprint=ppb20260410195925" alt="March Mathness Bingo Winners" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/961db67d-005e-468e-bc84-ed2eb76a0820?fingerprint=ppb20260410200035" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Registration" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Reminders to Families</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendance</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pease be reminded that attendance reporting for your child is done through our automated system, School Messenger. All families should be using this system for reporting your child’s late arrivals and absences. For more information, please click on this link for instructions:</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-attendance" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Attendance</strong></b></u></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></u></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></u></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></u></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></u></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://211ontario.ca" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></u></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><hr>