The Seeds of Hope club at LKS is supporting the Free the Children We Scare Hunger campaign. Students are being encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items for the the Daily Bread Food Bank.  The goal is to collect at least 300 lbs of food.

A very big thank you to all the children involved and to the teacher organizers: Ms. Sunde, Ms. Tyndall, Ms. Young and Ms. Zappi.  Thank you for your support and for helping others in need.

Halloween Safety Tips

A message from “Officer Rich”.

Remember why we have rules, they are to keep us safe! And when you do not follow the rules, you are no longer safe!  Please follow these important Halloween Rules when you are “trick or treating”.

1)      NEVER go into anyone’s house or car, no matter how well you know that person.  Unless  your parent or trusted adult is with you.
2)      NEVER eat any candy until your parents have checked it.
3)      Costumes should be short enough so that you don’t trip and fall.
4)      Watch out for cars REMEMBER that it may be hard for drivers to see you.
5)      Trick or treat in your own neighbourhood and NEVER take shortcuts through backyards, alleys, laneways or parks.
6)      Stay away from lit pumpkins.
7)      Trick or treat in a group, NEVER go alone.
8)      ALWAYS trick or treat with a parent or trusted adult.
9)      Use face paint or makeup instead of a mask.  Masks make it hard to see where you are walking.
10)   When you are trick or treating, never “zig zag” across the street.  Walk up one side of the street, then walk down the other side of the street.
11)   Always walk on the sidewalk, NOT the street.
12)   Only visit houses with the lights on.
13)   Always be polite and say thank you.

Remember to follow these important rules, so that you stay safe!!  Have a fun & safe Halloween everyone!!

“Officer Rich”

CHANGE FOR KIDS - HOLLAND BLOORVIEW REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

LKS continues to support the Change For Kids Campaign at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.  Thanks to a donation from Scotiabank Canada, each LKS student will bring home an orange Halloween bag with a Change for Kids coin card inside.  There is no cost to parents.  Please hand out the coins to trick-or-treaters on Halloween and encourage them to enter the PIN code online for a chance to win great prizes.   A donation is made to Holland Bloorview for each coin entered.  For further information http://www.changeforkids.ca/.

Ward Forum - Nov 21

Trustee Pamela Gough invites you to a Ward Forum on Troubleshooting for School Councils

Thursday November 21, 2013   7:00pm – 8:45pm

  John English JMS – Library   95 Mimico Ave.

                       To register for child-minding, please email Debbie.Wagdin@tdsb.on.ca

Photo Day

Parents,

This is just a reminder that the LKS photo re-take and sibling photo day will be this Thursday, October 24th. Please return all re-take and sibling photo forms to the office.

Thank you.

UN International Day of the Girl Child - October 11

Students created a poster that is on display by the office.

Ms. Zappi and her Grade 4's are participating in the United Nations International Day of the Girl Child on October 11th.  The aim of this day is to increase awareness, recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.   Ms. Zappi's class has become involved through a number of educational and inspirational lessons and a campaign to help others around the world.  Next week, the students will be selling bracelets and having a book sale.  All proceeds will be going to the "I am a girl" foundation.  Thank you to Ms. Zappi and congratulations to all the students involved.  Thank you for making a difference in the lives of others.