November 13, 2026 - Family Update
Principal's Message
Reminders that our next School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 pm in the CBPS Library (Teams meeting link to attend virutally included below), Progress Reports and Initial Observations for our JK/SK students were sent home today, and Friday November 20th is a PA Day - no school.
Practice Lockdown Drill – November 26th at 10:30 AM
As part of our regular school safety procedures, we will be conducting a practice lockdown drill on Thursday, November 26. Schools are required to practise emergency procedures once each term to ensure that students and staff are familiar with the steps to follow in the event of an emergency. The drill will take approximately 10 minutes. Please note that while the drill is taking place, the school will be inaccessible, as all doors will remain secured and we will be in lockdown. If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming practice drill, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
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 - Brenda Sproule
Head Caretaker - Rob LebBanc
Staff Member | Role |
|---|---|
Lauren Desarmia | JK/SK/1/2 |
Valerie Boyce | Student Support Teacher/Gr. 3/4/5 |
Stephanie Sherman | Gr. 3/4/5 & Planning Time |
Mahtab Samifanni | Core French/Gr. 3/4/5 |
Katie Butler | Gr. 6/7/8 |
Melanie Stacey, Holly Moore-McQuaid | Educational Assistants |
Jessie Smith | Lunch Supervisor |
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: Ashley Switzer
- Secretary: Charlotte Burns
- Treasurer: Alyssa Baird
Our School Council currently has positions available for an Indigenous Representative and Members-at-Large. If you are interested in getting involved and helping contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to School Council or contact the school office for more information about these opportunities.
Volunteers always welcome!
Next SAC Meeting is Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 pm in the CBPS Library.
Click here for Teams link to join virtually.
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.
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.
Daily Schedule
Our school operates on a balanced day using a Day 1 to 5 cycle.
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
November
November 16 - Volleyball Away Game after school- At Joyceville PS
November 26 - Lockdown practice
Novemer 27 - PJ/Cozy Day & Milkshake Day
November 30 - Volleyball Tournament at Queens University - details to follow in School Day
December
December 2 - FSS/Acadie Band Performance
December 11 - Jingle Bell Walk
December 16 - Holiday Concert in the afternoon
December 17 - Winter Craft Day
December 18 - Spirit Day - Holiday Wear
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
