Victor Lauriston Public School

To-Do List - Complete ✅ Grade 8's enjoyed an amazing buffet lunch - to celebrate their year and learn some valuable life skills in the process! They capped it off by receiving their official 2026 Muskoka Woods hoodies (in Panther maroon!). All that's left is to pack their winter/spring/summer clothes and get to the bus on time⏰!

🏆It's time for this month's awards ceremony - recognizing students who excel in French and who demonstrate Friendliness to everyone. Thank you to Kiwanis for supporting our students as they work on becoming TERRIFIC Kids!❤️🩶

Thank you to our Student Leadership team, who bring our travelling Breakfast cart around to classes every morning. All of our Lions have the chance to start their day with a full belly😋 A big thank you to all of our supporters: Ontario Student Nutrition Program Maycourt Club Local Churches Parent Volunteers ❤️🩶❤️🩶

🏒It must be March! Time for the annual Victor Lauriston floor hockey tournament🏒 ✨Thanks to our outstanding volunteers, former VL staff, Mr & Mrs Cleeve and Mr & Mrs Koehler, our gym was filled with the raucous sounds of excitement, the deafening cheers and a few sighs of defeat. 🎉 Students from K-8 have been playing all week to get to today's Staff vs. Student match up - with the Staff victorious, yet again🏆 Maybe next year Lion Cubs!

Big news neighbors! Victor Lauristonis joining forces with Neighbourhood Forest to make Earth Day 2026 one for the history books. We aren't just talking about change, we are planting it. We are giving away free trees for you to plant right at your own home. Whether you're looking for a bit of shade or a new backyard best friend, this is your chance to help save the planet, one tree at a time. The Details: What: A free tree for your family to plant🌲 The Catch: You have to move fast🏃‍♂️ Deadline: Registration closes March 15🗓️ Don't get left in the dust! Click the link below to claim your tree and join the movement: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/registration-services/?school=173259 "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today." Let's green up the neighbourhood and give the Earth a giant high five this April!🌿✨

Our Senior Girls took over the court at JMSS last night for the AA Finals, and let’s just say it was a battle.

While Queen Elizabeth came out swinging and built a gap in the first quarter that was harder to close than a suitcase on the last day of vacation, our girls never stopped hunting for that comeback. The scoreboard might not have gone our way this time, but the hustle? Off the charts. 📈

Let’s look at the "Stat Sheet" that really matters:
League Play: 1st Place (Yeah, they’re kind of a big deal). 🏆
Work Ethic: 100% since day one.
Intimidation Factor: High.
Future: Extremely bright.

We are incredibly proud of this squad. They fought hard, played fair, and proved why they were the ones to beat all season long. Head high, ladies—you’ve had a phenomenal run!

🎓 Future Leaders in the Making!
Our Grade 5 students officially leveled up today! After six weeks of hard work, they’ve officially graduated from the VIP (Values, Influences, and Peers) Program.

Through this journey, our students dived deep into what it takes to be a great citizen, focusing on:
✨ Solid Values: Building a strong foundation for every decision.
🌟 Positive Influences: Learning how to choose the right mentors and path.
🤝 True Friendship: Understanding the power of being (and having) a good friend.

A massive thank you to the Chatham Kent Police for facilitating these vital lessons and the Optimist Club of Chatham for their incredible support. We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to see them put these values into action!

The fog had interrupted our plans! Not only are buses cancelled this morning, the trip to the Curling Club has also been cancelled today. Don't worry though, buses will run this afternoon and we'll work on rescheduling the curling trip. Stay safe out there!

Sweep🧹 Throw🥌 Land in the house🎯 Grade 7's and 8's had a great time learning how to curl at the Granite Club - emulating our medal winning Women's and Men's teams! And what's needed after an afternoon on the ice? A quick stop for some hot chocolate and donuts to celebrate!

The Olympics may be over but we have done world class winners right here at Victor Lauriston. Congratulations to the winners of the annual Public Speaking contest! Representing their classes, from Kindergarten to Grade 8, we were entertained, informed and educated! Confidence and courage were in tall order and these 5 students sure delivered!

It was a big day for our grade 8's as they took one more step towards high school. Students met with the JMSS Student Success team to discuss course selection, extra curricular interests and have another opportunity to ask them questions about high school. Our students are so fortunate to have the chance to sit down for these one-on-one intake meetings, thanks to Mr Reagan and Mrs Terry for all you're doing to make this transition warm and welcoming.

😋Yummo😋 Today's You're The Chef program was brought to you by Egg Wraps and Pizza-dillas! Students washed, chopped, cracked, grilled and most importantly ate! They weren't too sure about the mushrooms or avocado, but bravely tried one bite of everything!

No buses this morning due to fog. They will run this afternoon to bring students home. Please take care this morning, making your way in.

🧱 Move Over, Grandmasters – Recess Just Got Serious! ♟️
The energy at school today was absolutely electric as we kicked off our first sessions of Lego Builders and Chess Club! Whether students were snapping bricks together or plotting their next gambit, the engagement level was super high.

🏗️ Building Dreams
Our Lego creators were out in full force!
Some followed the blueprints to master intricate sets.
Others went "Master Builder" mode, let their imaginations run wild, and created some incredible custom builds.

⚔️ The Battle for the Board
On the other side of the room, the Chess boards were a total battlefield. We saw:
Knights jumping into the fray to lead the attack.
Bishops slicing across the board, hunting down the King.
Pawns running for their lives!
Plenty of intense "Checkmate!" moments as players competed for ultimate supremacy.

It’s amazing to see so much creativity and strategy happening all in one place. We’re already counting down the days until next week!

❤️So Much Love❤️ Our Kindergarten students LOVED inviting their families in to help them create their Valentine Mailbox! They cut✂️, constructed🔨, and decorated🖌️ and then shared a snack together! We LOVE having our families join in the learning❤️

🏀SLAM DUNK🏀 Proud of our Lions who represented at this year's All-Star game! Both games were fast paced, energetic, and full of end to end action. The final scores were very close, highlighting the depth of ability in our elementary schools. Thank you to Chatham Barbers, Chatham Sports Hall of Fame and Tim Mavor for making this opportunity happen for our students. #lionspride #lkdsb #hoopdreams

Heads up Lions - buses are cancelled today. Please be careful out there - it's slippery.

🍓COOKING UP SOMETHING GREAT🍌 We had a blast today, kicking off the You're The Chef program!👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 In partnership with CK Public Health, this amazing program gives kids a chance to get hands-on in the kitchen. Not only are they learning essential kitchen, safety skills, but they're also discovering how to whip up nutritious (and seriously tasty) meals from scratch! On today's menu: Very Berry Banana Smoothies🥤 Strawberry Pancakes🥞 The verdict? Absolutely delicious!😋 There was plenty of laughter, a little bit of flour, and a whole lot of fun! We are already counting down the days until next week's menu! #You'reTheChef #CKPublicHealth #HealthyKids #FunInTheKitchen #LKDSB

We are ready to meet our newest Lions🦁 at Kindergarten Registration! Come and see us to register: Thursday, Jan 29 - 4:00-7:00pm Friday, Jan 30 - 9:00-3:00pm The team is ready to welcome you into the Den✨🐾

This cold weather is no match for our Lions! 🦁❄️ Indoor recess blues? No problem, we'll just dance those blues away!👯