
Hello NEW Lightning Families,
We hope that you have enjoyed your summer and are continuing to enjoy the last few days of summer vacation.
If you have not completed all your registration and paperwork for your child starting at Lansdowne Public School would you please come into the school office Aug 30th through Sept, 4th between the hours 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to complete.
Sept 1st would be the best day to do this as we have an open house that day as well for all of our incoming students.
At this open house on Sept 1st where you and your child are more than welcome to stop by the school to check out the classroom and familiarize your child with where they will be going on their first day of school. We will be offering this open house between the hours of 9:30am and 2:30pm.
For Jr. kindergarten students we do what is called a staggered start, so your child will not start on the first day of school, September 8th 2026 like the older students (Sk-Gr. 8).
If your child's last name starts with the letters A through L they will attend school on Wednesday September 9th and Friday September 11th
If your child's last name starts with M through Z they will attend school on Thursday September 10th and Friday September 11th.
Please reach out to the school by email Aug 31st through Sept 4th if you have any questions
Looking forward to seeing your child!
We hope that you have enjoyed your summer and are continuing to enjoy the last few days of summer vacation.
If you have not completed all your registration and paperwork for your child starting at Lansdowne Public School would you please come into the school office Aug 30th through Sept, 4th between the hours 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to complete.
Sept 1st would be the best day to do this as we have an open house that day as well for all of our incoming students.
At this open house on Sept 1st where you and your child are more than welcome to stop by the school to check out the classroom and familiarize your child with where they will be going on their first day of school. We will be offering this open house between the hours of 9:30am and 2:30pm.
For Jr. kindergarten students we do what is called a staggered start, so your child will not start on the first day of school, September 8th 2026 like the older students (Sk-Gr. 8).
If your child's last name starts with the letters A through L they will attend school on Wednesday September 9th and Friday September 11th
If your child's last name starts with M through Z they will attend school on Thursday September 10th and Friday September 11th.
Please reach out to the school by email Aug 31st through Sept 4th if you have any questions
Looking forward to seeing your child!
🦆 Got your ducks in a row for September?
If Kindergarten Registration is still on your to-do list, don't worry — there's still time! Registration remains open, and we can't wait to welcome your little learner to the LKDSB family. ✅
From making new friends to building confidence and discovering a love of learning, kindergarten is an exciting first step. And with LKDSB schools in communities across Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent, a great kindergarten experience is never far from home. 💚
🔗 Register today: www.lkdsb.net/kindergarten
If Kindergarten Registration is still on your to-do list, don't worry — there's still time! Registration remains open, and we can't wait to welcome your little learner to the LKDSB family. ✅
From making new friends to building confidence and discovering a love of learning, kindergarten is an exciting first step. And with LKDSB schools in communities across Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent, a great kindergarten experience is never far from home. 💚
🔗 Register today: www.lkdsb.net/kindergarten

A year-end letter from Minister Calandra.


🌞🎉 Looking for a fun way to stay connected, make new friends, and keep learning this summer? LKDSB has you covered!
We are offering FREE Summer Engagement Camps at locations across Lambton-Kent throughout the summer! ☀️
✅ Open to all LKDSB students, including students in ALLP classrooms
✅ Attend the camp location that works best for you — it doesn't have to be your school
✅ Absolutely no cost to attend!
With four exciting camp options available, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
📍 Find a camp near you and learn more:
🔗 https://www.lkdsb.net/page/summer-engagement-camp
We are offering FREE Summer Engagement Camps at locations across Lambton-Kent throughout the summer! ☀️
✅ Open to all LKDSB students, including students in ALLP classrooms
✅ Attend the camp location that works best for you — it doesn't have to be your school
✅ Absolutely no cost to attend!
With four exciting camp options available, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
📍 Find a camp near you and learn more:
🔗 https://www.lkdsb.net/page/summer-engagement-camp

🏅 HISTORY IN MOTION
The starter’s horn sounded at Great Lakes Secondary School—and with it, a new LKDSB tradition was born.
For the first time, 531 elementary student athletes from across our entire bard came together for a unified Track & Field Meet— with representation stretching from Wheatley to Grand Bend.
From powerful sprints to soaring jumps and electrifying relays, the day was filled with determination, sportsmanship, and unforgettable moments. Even more impactful? Students competing alongside peers they’d never met before, building connections that reached far beyond the finish line.
This wasn’t just a meet—it was the beginning of something bigger for LKDSB students.
👉 Read the full story and relive the day in our newsroom: https://www.lkdsb.net/article/16594
*More great photos to come!
The starter’s horn sounded at Great Lakes Secondary School—and with it, a new LKDSB tradition was born.
For the first time, 531 elementary student athletes from across our entire bard came together for a unified Track & Field Meet— with representation stretching from Wheatley to Grand Bend.
From powerful sprints to soaring jumps and electrifying relays, the day was filled with determination, sportsmanship, and unforgettable moments. Even more impactful? Students competing alongside peers they’d never met before, building connections that reached far beyond the finish line.
This wasn’t just a meet—it was the beginning of something bigger for LKDSB students.
👉 Read the full story and relive the day in our newsroom: https://www.lkdsb.net/article/16594
*More great photos to come!



Friendly Reminder: Friday, June 5th is a PA Day across all Lambton Kent District School Board Schools!

June 2026 Newsletter and Calendar







You don't want to miss this!!!!

Pop Up Popcorn Sale TOMORROW

Please join us!

Spring Fling Event

May 2026 Newsletter and Calendar


📚 Families are invited!
Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about Amira, the personalized AI reading tutor offering at‑home reading support for young learners and supporting safe, high‑quality, personalized reading practice.
🗓️ Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 PM
Session includes:
📖 Tool Overview & Walkthrough
💡 Helpful Tips for Families
❓ Q & A Opportunity
Link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDNjYmY0MDMtYjRhYS00YjViLTlhOWQtMTEyNTQ2NzllODE1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224bbfe989-df0e-4ac2-afef-b0fc99677a10%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22c77e2981-4297-4e0a-88bc-eb49ee508498%22%7d
Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about Amira, the personalized AI reading tutor offering at‑home reading support for young learners and supporting safe, high‑quality, personalized reading practice.
🗓️ Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 PM
Session includes:
📖 Tool Overview & Walkthrough
💡 Helpful Tips for Families
❓ Q & A Opportunity
Link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDNjYmY0MDMtYjRhYS00YjViLTlhOWQtMTEyNTQ2NzllODE1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224bbfe989-df0e-4ac2-afef-b0fc99677a10%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22c77e2981-4297-4e0a-88bc-eb49ee508498%22%7d

Looking to register for Kindergarten?
Come visit your new school and meet our awesome staff on Wednesday, May 27th from 4-7PM!
Register today at www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten.
We can't wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family!
Come visit your new school and meet our awesome staff on Wednesday, May 27th from 4-7PM!
Register today at www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten.
We can't wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family!

Our April newsletter and calendar. As usual, this has been sent to families via email and a paper copy of the calendar will go home by tomorrow.



Reminder Bake Sale Tomorrow

Sweet Treats Bake Sale

An amazing FREE opportunity! Is your child struggling to stay on track? Join Dr. Karen Bax and Lynne Hart on March 12th for an expert-led workshop designed to give you practical tools for improving your child's executive functioning and organization skills.
Don't miss this chance to gain life-changing insights—register via Zoom today to help your child thrive!
Don't miss this chance to gain life-changing insights—register via Zoom today to help your child thrive!

March 2026 Newsletter and Calendar


Fueling our students for success is a true community effort at Lansdowne Public School!
