September 18th 2026
Principal's Message
We have had a great first few weeks at CBPS! Students are settling into their routines and are hard at work completing baseline assessments in math and literacy. We have also been enjoying the beautiful September weather! Our Terry Fox Walk was a great success today. We reached our Goal of $250.00! Well Done Cougars! We are proud of our students for coming together to support this important cause. If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, it’s not too late. You can still donate through our school’s Terry Fox fundraising page below:
Terry Fox – CBPS Fundraising Page
As we look ahead, September 30 is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Students and staff will have opportunities to learn, reflect, and honour the children who were lost, Survivors, and the lasting impacts of the residential school system. We encourage families to wear orange as we come together to reflect on the importance of truth, reconciliation, and creating a more inclusive and caring community.
We are pleased to share that our school organization as it stands has been approved by the District Staffing Committee, which means that we do not need to reorganize any of our classrooms. We are very happy that we won't need to disrupt any of the routines that have been established, and that all students will stay in their current classes. There has been a change in our staffing assignments. Nicole Quick will be joining us in the Grade 3/4/5 & Planning Time role and Stephanie Sherman is moving to Storrington PS. Thank you to Ms. Sherman for all her hard work starting the year at CBPS. We wish you all the best in your new role. Welcome to Ms. Quick! We are happy to have you join the CBPS team.
Please see the newsletter below for important information about upcoming School Council elections & nomination form as well information about our school community.
Have a wonderful weekend!
J. Cole, M. Brushett & the CBPS Learning Team
School Organization - 2026-2027
Principal - Jen Cole
Vice Principal- Michele Wilson-Brushett
Head Teacher - Valerie Boyce
Office Administrator - Kassy Farrell
Head Caretaker - Rob LebBanc/Tiffany Redmond
Staff Member | Role |
|---|---|
Lauren Desarmia | JK/SK/1/2 |
Valerie Boyce | Student Support Teacher/Gr. 3/4/5 |
Nicole Quick | Gr. 3/4/5 & Planning Time |
Mahtab Samifanni | Core French/Gr. 3/4/5 |
Katie Bolton | Gr. 6/7/8 |
Melanie Stacey, Holly Moore-McQuaid | Educational Assistants |
Jessie Smith | Lunch Supervisor |
Lunch Supervisor Opportunity
CBPS is looking for someone to join our team as a Lunch Supervisor, including providing coverage for Educational Assistant breaks, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each school day. This is a paid position. There is some flexibility in the schedule for those who may not be available every day. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact the school main office. Please note that an up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Screener is required.
School Council
Our small but mighty School Council meets about once every 6 weeks to discuss events and fundraisers at CBPS, bring up issues with administration, and plan special opportunities for students and families. It is a great way to stay informed and involved in your child's schooling!
Our CBPS Council from 2025-26 includes the following executive members:
- Chair: Alyssa Baird
- Secretary: Anne Thompson
- Treasurer: TBD
We hold elections for all executive positions annually. This year our elections and first meeting of the year will be held on September 23 at 5:30 in the library. All parents/caregivers are welcome, whether you are interested in running for an executive position or not. Nomination Forms are available in paper copy at the school main office or electronically. Nomination Form - SAC
Volunteers are always welcome!
Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School
Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.
Our Shared Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30th, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to engage in learning about the Residential School System and the true history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in what is currently known as Canada. This day invites us to honour the children who never returned home, stand with Survivors, and recommit ourselves to meaningful reconciliation in our classrooms and communities.
Grounded in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and our shared responsibilities as Treaty people, our Indigenous Education mission and vision guide our efforts to advance educational practices that honour Indigenous rights, knowledges, languages, cultures, and ways of being. Through meaningful relationships, reciprocal learning, and ongoing systemic transformation, we strive to create conditions where Indigenous students, families, and communities thrive, and where reconciliation is reflected through purposeful, sustained, and accountable action.
Concussion Codes of Conduct
All school boards in Ontario are required to have a policy on concussion safety for students. There have been some changes to LDSB Concussion Protocol this year which simply the Return to Learn (RTL) and Return to Physical Activity (RTPA) process and support a safe, gradual, symptom-informed return to school and activity. These are outlined in Administrative Procedure 142: Concussions, as well as a variety of supporting resources and documents that outline a code of conduct for students and families, flow charts to identify and diagnose a concussion and assessment and management forms. Please reach out to the school with any questions.
Cell Phone Use Policy
A reminder to families that Limestone District School Board has clear expectations regarding student cell phone use during the school day. At Holsgrove, we want students to be fully engaged in their learning and to have opportunities to build positive, face-to-face relationships with their peers. Cell phones can be a distraction during instructional time and can also take away from important social interactions at recess and lunch. For more information regarding LDSB policy on cell phone use at school please click here
Daily Schedule
Our school operates on a balanced day using a Day 1 to 5 cycle.
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
September
September 23 - SAC Election & Meeting
September 25 - Soccer Tournament
September 28 - Gr. 7/8 Immunization Clinic
September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
October
October 8 - Fall Open House
October 12 - Thanksgiving Monday - No School
October 13 - Picture Day
October 14 - Cross Country Regional Event
October 15 - Term 1 Individual Education Plans (IEP's) sent home & School Bus Safety Training
October 26 - PA Day
October 30 - Spirit Day - Black and Orange Day & School Dance & Crafts
November
November 2 - Character Trait Assembly - Bravery
November 4 - Picture Retake Day
November 5 - School Bus Safety Presentations
November 11 - Remembrance Day
November 13 - Kindergarten Communication of Learning & Progress Reports sent home
November 19 - Grade 7/8 Immunizations
November 20 - PA Day
December
December 21 - Winter Break Begins
January
Monday, January 4 - Back to School - Welcome 2027!
Friday, January 29 - PA Day
February
Friday, February 12 - Report Cards Distributed
Monday, February 15 - Family Day Holiday
March
Friday, March 12 - March Break Begins - School Holiday
Monday, March 22 - Return from March Break - Welome back!
Tuesday, March 23 - Term 2 IEP's home
Friday, March 26 - Good Friday Holiday
Monday, March 29 - Easter Monday Holiday
April
Thursday, April 15 - Grade 8 Graduation Photos and Sibling Photo Day
Friday, April 23 - PA Day
May
Monday, May 24 - Victoria Day Holiday
Monday, May 31 - PA Day
June
Friday, June 25 - Report Cards Distributed
Monday, June 28 - Last Day of School
Tuesday, June 29 - PA Day
