Parent Handbook Ledbury Park Elementary & Middle School - September 2018 - June 2019
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Ledbury Park Elementary & Middle School
Parent Handbook
September 2018 – June 2019A WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE SAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
On behalf of the Ledbury Park School Advisory Council (SAC) we’re thrilled to welcome everyone back
for what promises to be another amazing year at Ledbury Park E&MS!
Committee Updates
In addition to the Executive Committee that was elected at the last SAC meeting in June, we are pleased
to be welcoming in the following new SAC Committee Chairs:
Communications J. Michelle Filice
Lunch Committee Sarita Ronski & Shauna Mayles
Lunchtime/After-School Programs Ellen Levy & Amy Kroft
Parent Connections & Volunteer Committee Melanie Wine-Elmaleh & Jodi Nisker
We are still looking for Chairs/Co-Chairs for our Fundraising Committee and Spirit & Social Events
Committee, as well as a Co-Chair for our Communications Committee. Please
contact executive@ledburypark.ca if you are interested in serving as a Chair/Co-Chair or if you are
interested in assisting with initiatives handled by these Committees - we’ll take all the help we can get,
big or small!
Spirit & Social Events
Notwithstanding our somewhat diminished “bench strength”, SAC has an exciting line-up of fun social
events in the works for the coming year, starting with our annual Welcome Back BBQ being held on
Thursday, September 13th, 5:00pm to 7:30pm. All of last year’s exciting food and entertainment will be
back, in addition to new sports related games. DO NOT MISS THIS MARQUEE SAC EVENT!
Returning favourites such as Lip Sync, Skate Night, Ski Day, Ledbury Goes to the Jays and Marlies are
once again being planned. We are looking for volunteers to help run Movie Night and Bingo Night. If you
are interested please email the Parent Connections and Volunteer Committee
at parentconnections@ledburypark.ca. This year we have partnered with a new company to bring our
Ledbury clothing line to a whole new level - stay tuned for its launch in the Fall.
Fundraising
SAC’s fundraising efforts will continue in earnest and once again be led by the central BELIEVE campaign.
Since our two-year target was met, new fundraising goals will be set (details to follow).
We expect to have the ever-popular Cookie Dough drive back in late Fall. If you missed last year’s adult
Page 2only Winter Wonderland event, you missed one great evening of fun. We’re already hard at work on this
year’s event - stay tuned for more details! Towards the spring, look for the BBQ Bonanza and the return
of the Ledbury Marketplace which should be bigger and better. The possibility of the first ever Ledbury
Golf Tournament is also being discussed.
SAC Lunch
This year the weekly SAC Lunch will once again feature Panago Pizza. There will also be some Special
Lunch Days from BBQ Gourmet, serving up hamburgers/hotdogs, grilled cheese, and new this year -
‘Breakfast for Lunch’. Registration details will be sent via email.
Lunchtime/After-School Programs
Last year SAC organized the largest and most diverse Lunchtime/After-School Programs – this year’s
options will not disappoint. Program details will be sent the first week of school, with programs starting
in October.
New Parents
For parents who are new to the school or for those that would like to hear more about SAC, we invite
you to join us at our informal SAC Meet & Greet being held on September 6th at 7:00pm upstairs at the
Starbucks on Avenue/Roe. This year our newly formed Parent Connections and Volunteer Committee
will be launching a “Parent Connections Program” where SAC will pair new Kindergarten families who
are seeking information, guidance and support during their first year at Ledbury Park EMS with returning
parents who are willing to answer questions and help new parents navigate through the year ahead.
SAC Meetings
We encourage you to join us at our monthly SAC meetings and get involved. The first meeting is being
held on Monday, September 17th at 7:00pm in the Staff Lounge. We also encourage you to fill out the
volunteer survey found in the right-hand column of the homepage at www.ledburypark.ca.
We look forward to working with you on our continued goal of making Ledbury the powerhouse school
within the TDSB. Have a great, safe and educational year!
Jason Rosen Rachel Silver Jeremy Jacobs Kyle Greenspan
Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Secretary
Page 3LEDBURY AT A GLANCE
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
Ledbury Park Elementary and Middle School
95 Falkirk Street
Toronto, Ontario M5M 4K1
Telephone: 416.395.2630
Fax: 416.395.4470
http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/ledbury/
Principal Paul Friberg Paul.Friberg@tdsb.on.ca
Vice-Principal Andrea Gillard Andrea.Gillard@tdsb.on.ca
Office Administrator Carol Blachford Carol.Blachford@tdsb.on.ca
SAC CONTACT INFORMATION
General Inquiries info@ledburypark.ca
Executive Committee Jason Rosen (Chair) Executive@ledburypark.ca
Rachel Silver (Vice Chair)
Jeremy Jacobs (Treasurer)
Kyle Greenspan (Secretary)
Communications J. Michelle Filice Communications@ledburypark.ca
Parent Connections & Melanie Wine-Elmaleh & Parentconnections@ledburypark.ca
Volunteer Jodi Nisker
SAC Lunch Sarita Ronski & SAClunch@ledburypark.ca
Shauna Mayles
Lunch & After School Ellen Levy & Amy Kroft SACprograms@ledburypark.ca
Programs
Fundraising (vacant) Fundraising@ledburypark.ca
Social Events & Spirit (vacant) Spirit@ledburypark.ca
Committee
Education (vacant) Education@ledburypark.ca
SCHEDULE
8:00am Office opens
8:40am Morning bell, entry through school yard
8:45am Classes begin
10:25am - 10:38am Morning recess
11:30am - 12:29pm Lunch
12:30pm Classes resume
2:10pm - 2:23pm Afternoon recess
3:15pm Dismissal
Page 4GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ARRIVAL/ Children can be dropped off in the roundabout at the front of the school, or in the roundabout in the
PICK UP AND parking lot at the back of the school. However, parking is prohibited. Street parking on Falkirk and
PARKING LOT Marmion is also prohibited during arrival and pick-up hours per City of Toronto parking by-laws. Cars
parked in any of these zones will be subject to ticketing and/or towing. Children and parents are not to
enter the building before school begins unless they have a pre-arranged appointment with a teacher.
LATE If a child arrives at school after 8:45am or after 12:29pm, please use the main entrance to sign in at the
ARRIVAL/ office and obtain an admit slip. If a child needs to leave school early for any reason, a parent/caregiver
EARLY PICK must sign out at the office and wait for the child to be called to the office. As a courtesy, please send a
UP note to your child’s teacher.
ABSENCES If your child is absent or late for school, please call Safe Arrival line 416-395-5350 and leave a message
before 9:00am. This line is available for access at all times. Both the office (via the Safe Arrival Line) and
the classroom teacher should be informed.
LUNCH Children are welcome to eat lunch at home or at school. Kindergarten children eat lunch in their
classroom while children in Grades 1 to 8 eat lunch in the cafeteria. School lunches must be nut free and
should be litter-less. Part of the lunch hour will be spent outdoors. If weather is an issue, children will
remain in the gym. The school has a cafeteria run by Aramark (contracted by the TDSB) that is open
during morning recess and lunch. Children in Grades 1 to 8 are able to purchase lunch, drinks and
snacks.
The SAC offers an optional fundraising lunch on a weekly basis. Sign-up details will be available on the SAC
website in September. The schedule for this year is as follows:
Friday September 28th Thursday October 4th Friday October 12th
Friday October 19th Friday October 26th Friday November 2nd
Friday November 9th Thursday November 15th Friday November 23rd
Friday November 30th Thursday December 6th Friday December 14th
Friday January 11th Thursday January 17th Friday January 25th
Friday February 1st Friday February 8th Thursday February 14th
Friday February 22nd Friday March 1st Friday March 8th
Friday March 22nd Friday March 29th Friday April 5th
Friday April 12th Thursday April 18th Friday May 3rd
Friday May 10th Friday May 17th Friday May 24th
Friday May 31st Thursday June 6th Friday June 14th
Friday June 21st
**All dates subject to change***
Black= Pizza Red=hot dogs/hamburgers/veggie burgers Green=pancakes/Grilled cheese
Teacher Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled in November and February to coincide with report cards.
Conferences However, teacher meetings can be arranged throughout the year at parent request.
Field Trips Field trips enhance curriculum and learning. If your child is scheduled for a field trip, you will receive a
permission slip to be signed and returned. Some trips require fees for which the parents are responsible –
payment is online. Subsidies are available, as needed, and can be discussed with your child’s teacher.
Daily Mandatory physical activity is scheduled for a minimum of 20 minutes per day as per Ontario Ministry of
Activity Education guidelines.
Lice Check A Toronto Public Health Nurse will check children from JK to Grade 5 for lice at the beginning of the school
year and again in winter. TDSB policy requires children to be free of lice or nits before they are readmitted
to class.
Page 5READING BUDDIES
Ledbury offers a program across grades that links older children with children in younger grades to enhance
reading skills.
TEAM SPORTS
Team sports are coached by TDSB Staff (occasionally assisted by TDSB-Certified Community Coaches). Teams
can compete with other schools within the district. Typically, most teams are open to children in Grades 5 to
8, except for Cross Country, which is open to children in Grades 2 to 8, and Track and Field, which is open to
children in Grades 3 to 8. Some team sports require that the children try out to qualify. The sports offered are
dependent upon teacher interest and availability.
DAYCARE
Ledbury Park Childcare is a school-based, non-profit daycare that offers a full day nursery school program
(7:30am to 6:00pm) as well as Before- and After-School care for children from JK to Grade 6 (7:30am to 8:40am;
3:15pm to 6:00pm). For more information on fees, curriculum, registration and availability, please contact
Christine File at 416-782-2539 or visit the website at www.ledburychildcare.ca.
LEDBURY PARK SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)
Ledbury’s School Advisory Council or SAC is a self-governing, parent-run volunteer organization that represents the
interests of parents, families and care-givers of children at Ledbury Park E&MS. Ledbury’s SAC is led by an executive
committee typically composed of a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. There are also various Committees
and Sub-Committees.
Some of the key functions provided by Ledbury’s SAC include:
• Governance of financial matters including budget management, and fund allocation
• Development and execution of fundraising initiatives
• Coordination of events/programs such as pizza lunch, lunch-time/after school activities
• Advocacy for safety, nutrition and improved learning resources
• Communication between SAC and Ledbury families
SAC holds formal meetings on a monthly basis throughout the school year. School Administration (Principal/Vice
Principal) are in attendance. These meetings provide an opportunity for the Executive and Committees to share
important information with parents/caregivers, as well as provide a forum for parents/caregivers to discuss relevant
issues pertaining to the school community. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to attend.
Tentative dates for this year’s SAC Meetings (held in the Staff Lounge between 7:00pm-8:30pm) are as follows:
September 17th October 17th November 14th December 12th January 16th
February 13th March 20th April 17th May 15th June 12th
Page 6SAC’s organization structure is as follows:
Further information regarding SAC’s mandate and organization can be found in the SAC By-laws, posted on the
SAC website at www.ledburypark.ca.
SAC VOLUNTEERS
The success of SAC’s fundraising and social events depend upon the generous time and efforts of the
volunteers who chair, plan and execute these events/initiatives. As the Fundraising and Social Events and
Spirit Committees are presently lacking Chairs/Co-Chairs, in order to ensure that the important
events/initiatives undertaken by these Committees continue, members of the SAC Executive will work
with volunteers to run individual fundraising and social events. Past events have included Winter
Wonderland, Movie Night, Cookie Dough, Skate Night, Lip Sync, Marketplace, and Ledbury Goes to the Blue
Jays to name a few. However, we are seeking fresh ideas. For those that may not have time to help plan
events, we are always in need of volunteers to help on the day of these events. Volunteering is an excellent
way to meet other parents and get involved in the school community. Once you register on the SAC website,
you can complete a Volunteer Survey. This will give us a sense of your interests and availability. At any time,
you can also email info@ledburypark.ca.
LEDBURY ONLINE COMMUNITY
Ledbury Park E&MS’ official webpage can be found at http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/ledbury/
The SAC website (www.ledburypark.ca) provides all the resources required to stay informed. The website
includes an easy-to-read calendar, news items, event updates, SAC meeting minutes, and links to important
Page 7outside resources. Please note that registration is required in order to access to all aspects of the site, as well
as to receive important SAC email communications. SAC also maintains the “Ledbury Park SAC” Facebook
page.
To help stay informed about both SAC and school-run events, SAC produces a bi-weekly e-newsletter, the
Ledbury Letter. By registering at www.ledburypark.ca you will be added to the SAC mailing list.
LUNCH TIME & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Ledbury children have an opportunity to participate in SAC-organized extracurricular programs during lunch
and after school. The programs address a wide range of interests such as sports, the arts, and science and
technology. Information regarding these programs (sign-up, schedules, fees etc.) will be sent to those who
have registered on the SAC website www.ledburypark.ca. Subsidies are available upon request.
Page 8SAC EVENTS AT A GLANCE
More details about each event will be communicated through the SAC mailing list and at
www.ledburypark.ca as they approach. If you would like to volunteer for any of these events, please fill out
the volunteer survey found on the SAC homepage, or email parentconnections@ledburyparrk.ca.
SAC Event Tentative Date
SAC Meet & Greet Sept 6, 2018
Welcome Back BBQ Sept 13, 2018
BELIEVE & Brick by Brick Fundraising Campaigns Launch Fall 2018
Movie Night October, 2018
Toronto Marlie Game Nov/Dec, 2018
Cookie Dough Fundraiser Nov/Dec, 2018
Ski and Snowboard Day January 18, 2019
Skate Night January 29, 2019
Bingo Night March, 2019
Adult Night Out TBD
Lip Sync April 25, 2019
Ledbury Marketplace May/June, 2019
Ledbury Goes to the Jays June, 2019
NEW Ledbury Golf Tournament TBD
SAC Ice Cream Day June 21, 2019
Page 92018–2019 TDSB SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
PA Days and Holidays Date
Labour Day September 3, 2018
First Day of School September 4, 2018
Board-wide PA Day October 5, 2018
Thanksgiving October 8, 2018
Board-wide PA Day November 16, 2018
Board-wide PA Day December 7, 2018
Winter Break December 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019 inclusive
Elementary School PA Day January 18, 2019
Board-wide PA Day February 15, 2019
Family Day February 18, 2019
March Break March 11 to 15, 2019
Good Friday April 19, 2019
Easter Monday April 22, 2019
Victoria Day May 20, 2019
Primary/Junior EQAO May 21 to June 3, 2019
Elementary School PA Day June 7, 2019
Last Day of School June 27, 2019
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