LCVI Lancer Communication
December 19, 2025
As we wrap up 2025, we have so much to be grateful for! Thank you to all students, families, staff, and community members for supporting LCVI/Calvin Park throughout 2025. We are so proud of the many accomplishments of our students, and we cannot wait to see what is in store for 2026.
Happy Holidays! Have a happy and healthy winter break! We look forward to welcoming students back on January 5th, 2026.
LCVI Cares
We appreciate your kindness, generosity, and care for one another.
Admin Team Update
We have a change to our admin team starting in January 2026. We say farewell to Vice-Principal Allison Gladu who is moving to Southview Public School. Thank you to Ms. Gladu for supporting our students and school community. We will miss Ms. Gladu and wish her all the best at Southview!
Career Fair
We are excited to announce that LCVI will host a special Career Fair in April 2026, offering our students a unique opportunity to explore a diverse range of career paths and gain valuable insight into the skills and education needed to thrive in today’s workforce. This event is designed to connect students with professionals from every sector—secretarial, managerial, skilled trades, labourers, business professionals, executives, owners, and more. We warmly invite members of our local community to participate and share their experiences, helping students envision their future possibilities.
If you are interested in joining us as a presenter or exhibitor, please reach out to Ms. Dupuis, Head of Student Services, at dupuiscorinna@limestone.on.ca for more information. Your involvement will make a meaningful difference in our students’ learning and career exploration. Stay tuned for further details as we prepare for this exciting event.
Choices at 9
Please share with younger siblings and friends! We look forward to welcoming Grade 8 students and their families at our LCVI Choices at 9 information evening (Grade 8 Night) on Tuesday, January 13!
Lancers in Action
Check out this heartwarming story featuring Jeni Hunter (LCVI Budget Clerk). Way to go, Jeni! https://providencecare.ca/cards-kids-and-kindness-brighten-the-holidays-for-hospital-patients-and-clients/
4th Annual First Tech Challenge Robotics Tournament at LCVI
The 4th annual First Tech Challenge Robotics Tournament at LCVI on Saturday, December 13 was a great success! Thank you to everyone who supported the event and came out to watch the impressive competition!
SHSM Open House at LCVI - Come and check-out our awesome programs.
January Exam Schedule
Please see the January 2026 exam schedule with dates/times and other important information below. Note that if buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, exams scheduled on that day will be rescheduled to the next exam day. Subsequent exams in the exam schedule will also be rescheduled to the following exam day. Students are expected to be available to write exams from January 22 through January 29, 2026
Ski Trip
Thursday, February 26 is the fourth annual LCVI/Calvin Park Ski Trip at Camp Fortune this year. For those who are interested, more information and payment details are on School-Day. Sign up today!
School Advisory Council Update
Our next School Advisory Council meeting is Monday, January 19 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Library. All are welcome.
Thank you to the following people for taking on an executive role this year.
- Co-Chairs: Melissa Hudson & Yanina Kanevsky
- Indigenous Representative: TBD
- Secretary: Lisa Thibeault
- Treasurer: Bibhian Caraballo
- Fundraising Coordinator: TBD
- Volunteer Coordinator: TBD
- Public Relations/Communications Coordinator: Julia Krolik & Ali Darrach
- Program/Event Coordinator: Rechell Bernales
- Members at Large/Divisional Representatives: Betty Betts, Ali Darrach, Mark Foster, Tessa Morrison, Haley Somerville, Zannatin Tazreen, Sara Wellwood
- PIC Representatives: Melissa Hudson (LCVI) & Haley Somerville (Calvin Park)
Mental Health Supports & Resources
Did you know that our students can access mental health support at school and we can help with getting students connected with community partners? Kristie Timmins (Adolescent Care Worker) and Tiff Idems (Social Worker) are valuable members of our school team who provide supports and services to our students.
Community Supports and Services:
Mental Health Services Winter 2026
Family Foundational Services Winter 2026
Winter Workshops At A Glance 2026
Help Wanted! Bingo Volunteers Needed
We are in need of a few more volunteers to run bingos. Please contact Paul Goldring (goldringp@limestone.on.ca) if you are interested in helping out or learning more.
Scents at School Reminder
LCVI/Calvin Park is a scent free school. We have students and staff who experience severe physical reactions when exposed to colognes, perfumes, body sprays, etc. Please do not wear scents at LCVI/Calvin Park! Do not apply them before you come to school, and do not apply them while at school. Thank you for your help with this.
Inclement Weather
Our first "snow day" of the year came early this year, a reminder that winter weather is here. Please note that you can sign-up to receive notifications of cancellations to your student's specific bus route at https://triboard.ca/. If your students is going to stay home on an inclement weather day, please remember to report their absence through School Messenger to help us track attendance and ensure student safety.
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for success. We expect students to attend class daily and be on time. When valuable instructional time is missed, the natural consequence is a decreased opportunity for success. We know that students who are present at school 90% of the time or more earn higher grades and are more likely to earn all of their credits.
Families can prioritize attendance by:
- Discussing its importance and positivity
- Scheduling appointments outside of school hours (if possible)
- Returning students to school after appointments
- Keeping students home only when ill
- Planning family vacations during school breaks (i.e., December and March Breaks)
Our automated attendance system makes daily calls home to notify caregivers of students who are marked absent without permission.
Students who need to leave early for an appointment must sign-out at the Attendance Office. Students who arrive late to school must sign-in at the Attendance Office before going to class. To notify the school of a “parent/guardian approved” absence, parents/guardians should report the absence through School Messenger or call the attendance office @ 613-546-2050, ext. 341. Please note: Students are not permitted to sign themselves out or call-in absences until they reach the age of 18.
New 5, 10, 15 absence procedure:
- Email home from teacher at 5, 10, and 15 absences in a class. After midterm, teachers will move to 10 and 15 absences only.
- Administration will follow-up with student/caregiver. Follow-up may include supports and/or progressive discipline procedures.
New Lancer Level-Up Days:
- Students are expected to communicate with their teacher if they anticipate being absent on a summative assessment day. (It may be possible to complete the summative early.)
- Students who are absent for a summative assessment/test will have the opportunity to complete the missed summative on the next "Lancer Level Up Day.
Graduation Photos
Attention Graduates! It's time to begin booking your Graduation Photos. Go to https://edgeimaging.ca/en/book-your-grad-session/and enter the school code LKX.
There are two options:
Option 1 costs $35 and includes a composite photo with all of our graduates. This option includes 10 poses, including props, set against both contemporary and traditional backgrounds. Please note that this sitting fee does not cover the cost of a printed photo. If you do not know what a composite photo is, there is one in the main office beside the staff mailboxes.
Option 2 costs $0 but does not include the composite. Your photo will be included in the composite photo, and you will still have an option to order additional grad photos. This option consists of 1 pose.
You should consider booking a graduation photo, even if you do not plan to order any. This will ensure you are included in the composite photo, the yearbook, and that we have a graduation photo to display on the day of the ceremony.
Graduation photos are available January 8, 9, 12 2026 - book now! Any cancellations or re-bookings are done through the photo company, Edge Imaging.
Daily Announcements
Students hear information about extra-curriculars and events on the daily announcements, also posted on the bulletin board outside the main office, on the school website (https://lcvi.limestone.on.ca/daily-schedule-announcements), and on LCVI Instagram.
Upcoming School Events
December 20-January 4
- Winter Break
January 7
- Photo Retake Day
January 8, 9, 12
- Graduation Photos by appointment
January 13
- LCVI's Choices at 9 Information Evening
January 19
- School Advisory Council Meeting at 6:00 pm
January 20
- SHSM Open House from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
February 26
- LCVI/Calvin Park Ski Trip - sign-up on School Day
Significant Dates
December 14-22
- Hanukkah (Judaism)
December 21
- Winter Solstice/Yule
December 25
- Christmas (Christianity and Canadian Holiday)
December 25-January 2
- Chanukah (Judaism)
December 26 to January 1
- Kwanzaa (Pan African celebration)
Daily Schedule
Time | Period/Activity |
|---|---|
8:20 to 9:35 a.m. | Period 1 |
9:35 to 9:42 a.m. | Transition |
9:42 to 10:57 a.m. | Period 2 |
10:57 to 11:57 a.m. | Lunch |
11:57 a.m. to 1:12 p.m. | Period 3 |
1:12 to 1:19 p.m. | Transition |
1:19 to 2:34 | Period 4 |