Breaking News: Bus strike averted

Local media outlets have just reported that a tentative deal was reached and the bus strike has been averted.  Transportation will continue as normal.

Possible Transportation Strike

The Toronto District School Board has been advised by Stock Transportation that two unionized school bus divisions have provided notice of possible strike action beginning as early as Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Read the Media Release for more information.

Mayor Ford visits LKS

Mayor Ford graciously accepted an invitation from Stefanie Ford (no relation) in Ms. Walker's class and visited Lambton-Kingsway JMS on Thursday.    Stefanie met Mayor Ford in a restaurant and shared with him that she not only had the same name as his daughter, but also completed a class project on him.  They instantly bonded and began arranging a visit.

On Thursday, Mayor Ford spent about 45 minutes with the Grade 5 classes and discussed the different levels of Government and fielded some great questions from the students.  When asked what his most frustrating part of politics was, Mayor Ford replied "people not having an answering machine."  He went on to explain that he returns every call he receives and gets frustrated when he spends months trying to return calls because he is not able to leave a message.  Mayor Ford also fielded questions on some hot topics including the Casino debate and Transit in Toronto.  Mayor Ford ended his discussion with the students by encouraging them to become actively involved in politics by volunteering and by voting when they are able to.

A very big thank you to Mayor Ford for taking the time out of his busy schedule to visit LKS.  Also, thank you to Ms. Walker and Stefanie for organizing, and to the Grade 5 staff and students for being such welcoming hosts.

Springfest Tombola Committee Message

Message from the Tombola Committee:



The Tombola Leaf Campaign is one of LKS's most popular events. Last year, this campaign raised $8,000 in donations to the school! Students are encouraged to bring in cash or cheque donations that will be pooled each day for each classroom. Each class will receive a Tombola "Leaf" for every $5.00 raised. The leaves are proudly displayed on classroom doors. The classes with the most Tombola Leaves will WIN prizes. (The Tombola Committee will assess each class's success on a pro rata basis so that classes with fewer students are not disadvantaged from being eligible to win.)


This Campaign continues next week: Apr 29-May 3. Buy 1, 5 or 10 leaves! Simply send your cash or cheque (payable to "LKS & Parent Council") in an envelope marked "Tombola Leaves" with your child to their classroom. Thank you for your support!!!

Trustee Pamela Gough Ward Forum

Etobicoke Lakeshore TDSB Trustee Pamela Gough invites you to a Ward Forum:


Budget Consultation

Thursday May 16, 2013

7:00pm – 8:45pm

Sir Adam Beck JS – Staff room

544 Horner Ave.

(west of Brown’s Line & south of Evans Ave.)


Child minding is available, to register please email:

Debbie.Wagdin@tdsb.on.ca

International Day of Pink

LKS and the TDSB will be participating in the International Day of Pink on April 10, 2013.
Day of Pink is a day of action, created when a youth in a high school in Cambridge, Nova Scotia was bullied because he wore a pink shirt to school. His fellow peers decided to stand up to this bullying, and hundreds of students came to school wearing pink to show support.  We invite everyone to make a difference and participate by wearing PINK on April 10.