đź“ť Principal's Message
Dear Timberwolf Families,
October is in full swing, and it’s been a busy and exciting time at our school! From field trips to athletic events, professional learning, and welcoming families into our classrooms, there has been a wonderful energy in the building and beyond.
Professional Activity Day – October 10
On Friday, staff across LDSB participated in a full-day Professional Activity Day focused on advancing teaching practices and supporting student success. Educators engaged in sessions centered on analyzing screening data using board-supported tools to identify trends and plan responsive next steps that accelerate student learning and growth. The day also included work related to the Student Census and school-based planning aligned with our School Achievement Plan. Staff were given dedicated time to review and refine Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure they continue to meet the diverse needs of our learners.
Open House
Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Open House on October 9. It was a pleasure to open our doors and share the great learning happening across our classrooms. We appreciate your ongoing engagement. Shoutout to the School Advisory Council for their outstanding support of our Truedell community...and for preparing the delicious cookies for the open house!
Cross Country
Our cross country team participated in the Race Around the Park event at Lancaster Drive PS. Congratulations to all our runners for their effort and team spirit!
We’re now looking ahead to the regional cross country meet, which will take place next Wednesday, October 15. Our runners have been working hard, and we’re excited to cheer them on as they represent our school at this next level of competition. Go Timberwolves!
Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Completed IEPs will be sent home with students on Wednesday, October 16. Families are encouraged to review them and reach out to their child’s teacher if they have any questions.
We value our continued partnership with families and look forward to all that the rest of October will bring.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
Yours in education,
David Allison
Principal
Math Fact Fluency in Limestone
Please click here to access a PDF version of the October LDSB Math Newsletter.
Help Shape Limestone's Accessibility Plan
The Limestone District School Board is committed to fostering accessibility and inclusion for all. We are currently developing our next Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and invite feedback from students, staff, families, and community members.
Your input will help ensure our goals reflect the diverse needs and lived experiences across our school communities. Please click here to access the survey and provide input. The survey is open until November 10, 2025
Media Literacy Week
Ready to build better tech habits for you and the whole family? Â
Learn actionable strategies for managing your family's screen time and addressing some of the biggest challenges that we face with digital tech at all ages with our brand new self-guided workshop, sponsored by Bell.
Start this free workshop any time, on your own schedule!Â
Reminder: Little Caesar's Fundraising Information
The final deadline for orders and payment is Saturday October 18th.
Grade 5 ActivPass Program - Kingston Gets Active
The 2025-2026 Grade 5 & 9 ActivPass is here!
The Grade 5 and 9 ActivPass gives students FREE access to recreation facilities at designated times.Â
From October 2, 2025 through to August 31, 2026, grade 5 and 9 students in public and private schools in the greater Kingston area can use their ActivPass. Â To access facilities, grade 5 students show their physical activity pass, which they receive at school, and grade 9 students show their student identification card or an ActivPass, which can be picked up in their school office.Â
Students can enjoy activities such as swimming, ice skating, curling, and use of gymnasiums or fitness centres at participating organizations.Â
Click here for a PDF version of the letter below.
School Attendance Matters
Consistent school attendance helps students build a strong foundation of knowledge, encourages a sense of responsibility, and allows teachers to better support each student's individual needs, leading to improved academic performance and a more cohesive classroom environment.
Lunchbox is a simple, easy-to-use online platform that lets you order lunch from local favorites — delivered right to your child’s school!
âś… You can view the full ordering calendar by logging into your Lunchbox Account.
đź“– Need help getting started? Please access the step-by-step guide on how to use the Lunchbox ordering platform.
đź“… Key Dates for Truedell Families
- Thanksgiving Holiday:Â Monday, October 13, 2025
- PA Day: Friday, November 14, 2025
- Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
- PA Day: Friday, January 30, 2026
- Family Day:Â Monday, February 16, 2026
- March Break: March 16–20, 2026
- Good Friday:Â Friday, April 3, 2026
- Easter Monday:Â Monday, April 6, 2026
- PA Day: Friday, April 17, 2026
- Victoria Day:Â Monday, May 18, 2026
- PA Day: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Last Day of School for Students:Â Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Final PA Day:Â Friday, June 26, 2026
Professional Activity (P.A.) Days are used for various activities, including assessment, report card preparation, conferencing, school-based planning, school improvement, student achievement updates, instructional strategies to support closing the gap and high achievement, and planning linked to the Board plan for student achievement. On P.A. Days, there are no classes for students.
đź“… Upcoming School Events
October 15th: Region 1 Cross Country Race at Fort Henry
October 18th: Little Caesar's orders and payment due
October 20th: Grade 5/6 Beyond Classrooms week
October 22nd: Grade 7/8 immunization clinic
November 3rd: Retakes and Class Photos
November 13th: Little Caesar's pizza delivery