CBPS Public School Family Update
April 24th, 2026
Principal's Message
Hello Cougar Families,
Spring is always a busy and exciting time in our schools. Planning and preparation for the 2026–27 school year are well underway along with students actively participating in a variety of spring activities, including junior basketball and practicing for our spring drama production Charlotte's Web. We are proud of the energy and enthusiasm our students and staff are bringing to these opportunities!
Our annual Family Engagement and School Climate Survey will be open from May 1–11. This is an important opportunity to share your voice with LDSB — more details can be found below.
Have a wonderful weekend.
J. Cole, Principal
Upcoming Dates
May 6 - SAC Meeting 5:30 (Rescheduled From May 7th)
May 12- Gr. 7/8 Immunizations
May 14-15 - Charlotte's Web Production - more details to follow
May 18 - Victoria Day - No School
May 20 - Milkshake Orders Due
May 28 - Milkshake Day
May 29 - PA Day - No School
June 10 - Year End Celebration & Book Fair - more details to follow
June 12 - Jump Rope for Heart
June 24 - Kindergaten Communication of Learning & Provincial Report Cards sent home
June 24 - Grade 8 Graduation - Last Day of School
Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey
The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the Family Engagement and Climate Survey. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.
The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.
The survey includes questions about:
- How schools communicate and share information
- Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected
- Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost
- Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up
- Licensed Before and After School Programs
- Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities
Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.
The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.
The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to watch this short video about the survey.
Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.
Here are some related resources from School Mental Health Ontario that you may find useful:
- https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/
- https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology/
- https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/easy-and-fun-mental-health-activities-for-home/
Mathematical Fluency
In math, students are building fluency by learning and practicing a variety of strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Fluency means more than just getting the right answer—it is the ability to work with numbers flexibly, efficiently, and with confidence. Students are exploring different approaches such as breaking numbers apart, using known facts, and applying mental math strategies to solve problems in ways that make sense to them. By developing these skills, students deepen their understanding of numbers and become more confident, adaptable mathematicians. Below are some of the strategies your child is learning at school—ask them which strategy they are currently working on!
School Council
The focus of School Council is to meet to discuss events and fundraisers at CBPS, bring up issues with administration, and plan special opportunities for students and families. The support they provide to our students and staff is invaluable.
A major contributor to the councils fundraising efforts is through their association with Community Spirit Bingo ,whose proceeds play a meaningful role in supporting local charities and non‑profits, including Collins Bay Public School.
The school currently sends two volunteers twice a month for two hours, and this commitment brings in over $1,000 each month to directly support students.
These funds help enrich educational experiences through hands‑on, experiential learning opportunities, strengthen school sports teams, and provide essential classroom resources.
If you would like more information about this volunteer fundraising opportunity please contact SAC Chair Alyssa Baird atabaird25@gmail.com.
Our next School Council meeting will be held Wednesday, May 6th at 5:30 in the library.
All CBPS guardians are invited to join us. Meeting will also be offered virtually through Teams. Hope to see you there!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2357460446786?p=By4qU4xZhXoIHQuXbT
PlayYGK! Charitable Gaming Fundraising
Through our School Council, Collins Bay is a proud participant in Charitable Gaming! Through funds raised at @PlayYGK, we can continue our important work supporting students. Moneys raised from this partnership goes to covering a variety of expenses, including yark equipment and paying for buses for our field trips!
Hot Lunch Schedule
Please note that when buses are cancelled due to weather our hot lunch program will also be cancelled for the day. Families will be notified of this by email from the school prior to the start of the school day. Families will be refunded the cost of the lunch for that day.
Mondays | |
|---|---|
Tuesdays | Burritos |
Wednesdays | Gino's |
Thursdays | Pizza |
Fridays |
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