📝 Principal's Message
Dear Timberwolf Families,
What a fantastic start to the school year! It has been wonderful to see our students return with such energy, excitement, and a readiness to learn. Classrooms are already buzzing with activity, and it’s clear that students are settling into their new routines with enthusiasm. Around the school, educators are already busy getting to know their learners — using early screening tools, diagnostics, and classroom observations to help plan the next steps in learning. I've enjoyed the opportunity to connect with many students and families over the past week, and I look forward to meeting even more members of our school community as we move into the fall. A big thank you to our dedicated staff for all of their hard work in helping students feel welcomed, supported, and ready to learn. Have a great week ahead, Timberwolves!
Yours in Education,
David Allison - Principal
Welcome Back to School Message from Director Burra
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
🚸 Getting to School Safely
📅 2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
⚠️ Allergy Awareness - Nut-Free School
A friendly reminder that Truedell Public School is a nut-free environment.
If you're planning to send in treats for your child’s class, please check with their teacher beforehand.
🚧 Construction on Truedell Road
Please be advised that there will be construction on Truedell Road from Development to Danbury. Expect delays while the contractor completes road and sidewalk improvements.
Access: During construction there will be some lane reductions. Roads may be temporarily closed during repaving or driveway access may temporarily be unavailable for short periods during construction.
Parking: On-street parking may be reduced or not available during portions of construction.
For updates, please visit the City of Kingston website or view the City’s weekly traffic report.
💉 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.
🕒 Daily Schedule
Time | Activity/learning block |
|---|---|
8:45 a.m. | Supervision begins on the yard |
9:00 to 10:40 a.m. | 100-minute learning block |
10:40 to 11:00 a.m. | Nutrition break |
11:00 to 11:20 a.m. | Recess |
11:20 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |
1:00 to 1:20 p.m. | Nutrition break |
1:20 to 1:50 p.m. | Recess |
1:50 to 3:30 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |
3:30 p.m. | Dismissal |
Lunchbox is an easy-to-use online ordering platform featuring local favourites - delivered straight to your child’s school. View the full ordering calendar on your Lunchbox Account. Please click here to access a guide with information on how to use the online ordering platform.
📸 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
October 3rd: Little Caesar's fundraiser begins
October 3rd: Turkey Trot
October 20th: Grade 5/6 Beyond Classrooms week
November 13th: Little Caesars delivery
November 19th: Grade 7/8 immunization clinic
