Dress Purple- Wednesday, Oct. 24 On Wednesday, October 24, 2017 communities across Ontario will DRESS PURPLE to break the silence and show their commitment to children’s rights to safety and well-being. On Dress Purple Day we acknowledge that it takes a village to keep kids safe. Everybody in the community plays a role in supporting children’s rights.

We promoted healthy snacking today at Lakeroad with the “Great Big Crunch!”

What does culture, language, connection to other and belonging look like? It looks like Karam Kitchen (Generosity Kitchen)! The grade 6-8 classes of Circle Up welcomed Syrian newcomer, Abir, and translator, Najah, for a cooking and learning circle. The hummus was delish!

Re: Short Community Walls

Information for parents/guardians, students and staff regarding legalization of cannabis. With the legalization of cannabis on October 17, 2018, the Ontario Government provides rules that keep cannabis out of the hands of children and youth, and keep our roads safe. Ontario will have laws in place about how, where and who can buy and possess cannabis in the province. The Lambton Kent District School Board also continues to prohibit cannabis and other related products. Students, staff and visitors continue to be prohibited from smoking or vaping on school grounds. This includes the smoking or holding of lighted tobacco and cannabis (marijuana), and includes a ban on the use of e-cigarettes and electronic smoking devices. Students, staff and visitors are also prohibited from using shisha, smokeless tobacco and/or cannabis products (unless medically prescribed), and all related accessories. This code of conduct is in effect on school property or involving school business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on school buses, or during any part of an official school field trip, including athletic team trips and school club excursions. Read the LKDSB's Alcohol and Drugs Policy and Regulation and Smoke-Free Environment Administrative Procedure (at www.lkdsb.net) at for more information.

Did you know a round dance is about friendship? On Orange Shirt Day, Vydel, William and Matt gave us an opportunity to expand our circle of friendship.

“Carry this wisdom wherever you go Every Child Matters, this you must know Black, White, Yellow, Red ALL are in the circle, let this knowledge spread Carry this wisdom wherever you go Every Child Matters, this you must know...” September was a busy month for the Lakeroad Lions exploring themes of reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day with Kettle Point artist, Moses Lunham, And drummers William, Vydel and Matt.

Soccer or football, no matter its name the Lakeroad Lions, they’ve got game! Congratulations to our soccer teams and Coach Perron who gave their all on one REALLY hot day ⚽️

The Soccer Tournament scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) is postponed. Weather permitting, it will happen next Wednesday (Oct. 10).

UPDATE- SOCCER HAS JUST BEEN CANCELLED FOR TODAY (6:45AM).

Tomorrow, Sept. 27, we will be recognizing "Orange Shirt Day" at Lakeroad, remembering that "Every Child Matters". Learn more about this important day at http://www.orangeshirtday.org/. "Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in the spring of 2013. It grew out of Phyllis' story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school at the Mission, and it has become an opportunity to keep the discussion on all aspects of residential schools happening annually. The date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools, and because it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year. It also gives teachers time to plan events that will include children, as we want to ensure that we are passing the story and learning on to the next generations. Orange Shirt Day is also an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come." from http://www.orangeshirtday.org/

Hope to see you at our "Open House" tonight between 5-7. Don't worry about dinner, we're "cooking"- we'll have Pizza for sale as a fundraiser to buy new athletic jerseys. We'll also have a couple of "loonie" and "quarter" games to fundraise as well. Looking forward to seeing you later!

Picture Day 📷 is Monday, Sept. 17! Get your best smiles 😁 ready Lions 🦁!

Ms. Schultz’s class enjoyed a pizza 🍕 party 🎉 today as they were the first class to have all Registration Verification forms returned 👍.

Thanks Alyssa and Josie for doing a great job 👍 reading our morning announcements today!

Hooray!!! Thanks Mrs. Kedwell, Ms. Fortney-Blunt and our School Council for their work to apply for this grant! We’re excitedly planning a rejuvenated outdoor space for our students!

Parents/Guardians: As you are aware, the Ontario Government has directed all school boards to use the re-issued 2010 Health and Physical Education Curriculum for Grades 1-8. Please read an important letter from Director Jim Costello regarding the Health and Physical Education Curriculum: https://www.lkdsb.net/Pages/newsitem.aspx?ItemID=141&ListID=1cb83139-1d39-452b-8ab2-b6cfab6c2ba7&TemplateID=Announcement_Item

There's only one more sleep until our Lakeroad Lions come "Back to the Pride"!!! See you tomorrow morning, Lions!!!!

We can’t wait for our students to come back to school! See you on Tuesday morning!!!

Hi Everyone, As we come to the last few days of summer holidays, I know that many are making "back to school" purchases for our students. We don't have any specific "school supply requirement" lists, as we will provide any thing that our students need for their learning. Of course, many students love to have their own set of markers, pencil crayons etc., and they are welcome to bring any specific school supplies that they'd like. We do appreciate when our students have "indoor" running shoes to use inside the school. This helps keep them safe from slipping & twisted ankles, and also helps us keep the floors dry and clean. If you're under some financial constrains right now that make it tough to provide indoor shoes, a backpack, or lunch kit for your child, please private message me on this page, or call me directly (519) 381-7048, and I can ensure that they are provided with what they need. It's been a great summer, but I'm so excited to start the new school year and see our students again!!! Sincerely, Mrs. MacDonald

We're extremely proud of our grade 7/8 and music teacher Ms. Fortney-Blunt, who received the "Anti-Bias" Educator award this week. Congratulations, Ms. Fortney-Blunt!!! "The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has presented Lambton Kent teacher Emily Fortney-Blunt with its 2018 Anti-Bias Award for her work in leading students to explore themes of global citizenship, interconnectedness, bias and reconciliation. The award is presented to an ETFO member or group of members who develop and teach units, and/or incorporate practices which work toward the elimination of bias. A grade 7-8 teacher at Lakeroad Public School, Emily begins the year by having students take part in learning circles which provide them with the opportunity to listen to one another, see others as part of the community and break down stereotypes or racist views through inquiry and curiosity rather than judgement. As part of the circle, she has organized discussions with students and artists in Tyendinaga First Nation, Panamanian and Jamaican students from the Lambton College International Student Department, a representative from the Sarnia Muslim Association and connected students to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community education. Her students have read books like Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes to learn how natural disasters disproportionately affect people living in poverty." Read more about this award here; http://www.etfo.ca/AboutETFO/MediaRoom/MediaReleases/Pages/Lambton%20Kent%20teacher%20Emily%20Fortney-Blunt%20wins%20ETFO%20Anti-Bias%20Award.aspx

We’re so proud of our Lakeroad 🦁Lions for their efforts to make our world 🌎 a better place. https://rayjon.org/kids-helping-kids/

Congratulations to our 2018 Graduating Class! We'll be honouring them one last time, and having our final assembly for the year this Thursday, June 28 at 11:40AM in our Gym.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the LKDSB Thoughtexchange on the proposed plan for the City of Sarnia Elementary School phase of pupil accommodation. Review the themes from the 866 thoughts that were contributed by 627 participants: http://lkdsb.thoughtexchange.info/card-welcome/welcome-3/

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