📝 Principal's Message
Dear Timberwolf Families,
We’ve just wrapped up our second week of school, and it’s been wonderful to see students settling into routines and re-engaging with learning. Classrooms continue to be vibrant spaces filled with curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. Whether in academics, the arts, or athletics, our students are demonstrating a strong sense of commitment and school spirit.
Thank you once again to our staff for their thoughtful planning, and to our families for your continued support and partnership. We’re off to a strong start, and I’m excited to see all that we will accomplish together in the weeks ahead.
Keep up the great work, Timberwolves — have a fantastic week!
Yours in education,
David Allison
Principal
Student Arrival Times
There have been a number of students arriving at school before 8:45 a.m. A friendly reminder that students should not arrive before 8:45 a.m., as there is no yard supervision prior to that time.
Also, a reminder that for safety reasons, students are encouraged not to walk or ride their bikes through the parking lot.
Terry Fox Run
Our Terry Fox Run will be held on Thurs. Sept. 25th at 2:00 p.m. (rain date Sept. 26th). The theme for 2025 is Finish It, where we are all invited to finish the run that Terry started to fulfill his legacy. All students will gather at Ashton Park at 2:00 p.m. for this event. Parents are welcome to attend to cheer on the runners.
The Terry Fox Foundation has funded research that has greatly improved outcomes for people with cancer around the world. This year, we aim to raise $1000 to support cancer research in Canada. You can support this cause by donating here. No donation is too small.
Youth Programs in Loyalist Township
Registration for autumn programming is open! We’re offering a wide variety of programs for all ages across multiple locations throughout the Township.
👉 Loyalist Township Recreation - Autumn Programs
School Advisory Council (SAC)
The first meeting of the School Advisory Council, including elections, will be held on September 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in the library. All are welcome to attend. If you would like to make nominations for positions on the SAC, please submit a nomination form by Friday September 19th at 12 noon.
Current SAC Members:
Chair: Jennifer King
Vice-Chair: Torrie Hawley
Treasurer: Holly Jacques
Secretary: Tasha Wallace
Indigenous Representative: Tasha Wallace
Fundraising Coordinator: Terri Smith
Event Coordinator: Kelly Sparks
Members at Large: Sherri Ashley, Cassie L. John W.
Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction
As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to Form 325-D on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child or children (Form 325-B) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform families when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure (AP) 325: Exemption from Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures Student section of the LDSB website), or contact the school.
School Staffing
The staffing process for the 2025–2026 school year has now been finalized. While our classroom organizations will remain the same, I would like to share one update with you.
We will be welcoming Ms. Young to our staff team. Ms. Young joins us from Selby P.S. and brings with her a wealth of teaching experience and a genuine passion for supporting student learning. We are excited for the knowledge, warmth, and energy she will bring to our school community.
At the same time, we say goodbye to Ms. Lake. We are truly grateful for the care and commitment she has shown, and we wish her every success in her new assignment.
Reporting Student Absences
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.
In some instances, students may need to be away from school for illness, appointments or other events. Parents/caregivers can use the SafeArrival system to report a full day absence, an extended student absence and also a late arrival to school. Please click here for information on how to report a student absence using the SafeArrival system.
Additional resources
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Using the SchoolMessenger App for Safe Arrival
- Setting Preferences in SchoolMessenger/SafeArrival
- Watch the video tutorial on how to create a SchoolMessenger account
- Watch the video tutorial on how to report absences in SchoolMessenger
Fall Athletics
We’re excited to announce that our fall sports season has officially begun! This year, our intermediate students will again have the opportunity to participate in soccer, coached by Madame Daoust. Our cross country running team is open to students from grades 3-8 and is coached by Ms. Montgomery and Ms. Hilton.
It’s wonderful to see so many students eager to take part in athletics, showing enthusiasm, teamwork, and school spirit. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated coaches for supporting and encouraging our students through these valuable opportunities.
Let’s cheer on our teams and celebrate a season of growth, effort, and fun!
Maltby Centre - Mental Health and Autism Services Workshops and Groups
To view our Fall Workshops and Groups Guides, please click the appropriate link below:
Social Media Safety Evening and Presentation to Grade 7/8 Classes
We are pleased to welcome Paul Davis to Truedell for a workshop focused on social media and online safety. Paul will be presenting to our Grade 7/8 students at 1:30 p.m. on October 2nd, followed by an evening session for parents, which will run for approximately one hour and include a Q&A opportunity. The presentation will take place in the gym and we look forward to seeing you there. Thank you to the School Advisory Council for their support in making this opportunity possible.
Student Accident Insurance
Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.
In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the Education Act, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.
A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.
If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at www.insuremykids.com.
💉 Immunization Reporting: Reminder from Public Health
Parents or caregivers are responsible for reporting to KFL&A Public Health each time your child receives an immunization. Your health care provider does not automatically report these records. The grade 7/8 immunization clinic at Truedell is scheduled for November 19, 2025.
Lunchbox is a simple, easy-to-use online platform that lets you order lunch from local favourites — delivered right to your child’s school!
✅ You can view the full ordering calendar by logging into your Lunchbox Account.
📖 Need help getting started? Please access the step-by-step guide on how to use the Lunchbox ordering platform.
First Order Deadline: Sunday, September 21, 2025 by 12:00 PM (noon)
First Delivery Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
📸 School Photos
Fall Photos: September 29th, 2025
Retakes & Class Photos: November 3rd, 2025
Graduation Photos: March 3rd, 2026
📅 Key Dates for Truedell Families
- First Day of School: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
- PA Day: Friday, October 10, 2025
- Thanksgiving Holiday: 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: Monday, February 16, 2026
- March Break: March 16–20, 2026
- Good Friday: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Easter Monday: Monday, April 6, 2026
- PA Day: Friday, April 17, 2026
- Victoria Day: Monday, May 18, 2026
- PA Day: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Last Day of School for Students: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Final PA Day: 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.
📅 Upcoming School Events
September 25th (Sept. 26th rain date): Terry Fox Run - more details to follow
October 3rd: Little Caesars pizza fundraiser begins
October 3rd: Turkey Trot
October 20th: Grade 5/6 Beyond Classrooms week
November 13th: Little Caesars pizza delivery
November 19th: Grade 7/8 immunization clinic
