Week 2 @ LHF - Friday, September 18, 2026

What's Happening at LHF!

Please take the time to read through the information shared here about upcoming events, updates and reminders. Some of this information will be repeated from Week1 for your attention.

The School Welcome Package and Start-Up Forms:

All families are asked to review the School Welcome Package emailed last week.

This package includes important information about our school, and we encourage you to review it. Each year we ask families to complete some important forms to indicate they have reviewed and understand school and Board policies, and to indicate permissions.

This week, you received an email from the school board with a link to these forms. Please take the time to review and complete the forms. If you prefer to complete and submit a paper copy, please call the school office and a paper copy will be provided for you. All forms are due on Friday, September 25, 2026.

Terry Fox Run @ LHF:

This year, we are excited to participate in the Terry Fox School Run on Thursday, September 24, 2026! For this year's Terry Fox School Run, we will #TryLikeTerry! Terry started a marathon against cancer and together, we can finish it. Our students will try to challenge themselves everyday with their own #TryLikeTerry challenge. Stay tuned for more details about the campaign visit the Terry Fox Foundation website. To donate to the school campaign, follow this link: https://ecoles.terryfox.ca/130869

Our school raised $1116 during last year’s event. This year we are increasing this goal to $1200.

Let’s go Sharks!

LHF - Fundraising:

Hot Lunches:

We are pleased to offer a variety of hot lunch options this year. This program will be available beginning October. All funds raised from this program support the school’s fundraising plan. Further information will be shared with families via School Cash Online.

Coming Soon - Big Box of Cards!

See flyer below!

Meet the Teacher!

Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

We are excited to welcome our school community into the building! Join us to visit your child’s classroom, meet their homeroom teacher, and learn about classroom routines, expectations, and learning goals for the year.

Session Schedule

Grades 1 - 3:

Session 1 6:00 - 6:25
Session 2 6:30 - 6:55

Grades 4 - 8:

Session 1 6:30 - 6:55
Session 2 7:00 - 7:25

Important Details

One Session Per Family: Classroom visits are with homeroom teachers only. Please attend only one session per child.
Teacher Communication: Your child’s teacher will share any specific presentation details prior to the event.
Student Progress: This event is designed as a general overview of the curriculum and classroom routines. If you wish to discuss your child’s individual academic progress, please contact the teacher directly to schedule a conversation, or connect during our formal Progress Report Conferences in November.

Picking Up Your Child During the School Day:

If you need to pick your child up early, please keep the following procedures in mind:

Notify Us in Advance: Send a note to your child's teacher or call the main office ahead of time.
Arrival Check-In: Once you arrive at the school, contact the office and we will call your child out of class to meet you.
Recess Times (11:00–11:30 a.m. & 1:20–2:10 p.m.): If you plan to pick up during recess, calling ahead is essential. Notifying us early allows us to have your child wait in the office rather than going outside to the yard, saving you time.
End-of-Day Cutoff (3:30–3:50 p.m.): To ensure a safe and organized dismissal, we cannot sign out students between 3:30 p.m. and 3:50 p.m. If you arrive during this window, you will be asked to park and wait for standard dismissal at 3:50 p.m.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school day running smoothly!

Caring and Safe Schools:

Dear Families,

As the new school year is beginning, students will be attending Caring and Safe Schools Start-Up Presentations. These presentations are designed to underscore behaviour expectations as we continue to sustain caring, safe and inclusive school environments.

Presentation topics include:

Racism;
Bullying;
Progressive discipline;
Personal mobile devices such as cell phones, smart watches, and tablets;
Vaping for grades 7 & 8; and
Standing up for each other, including methods of reporting incidents of racism, discrimination and bullying.

Inappropriate Behaviour

In the Start-Up Presentation, students are learning about racism, discrimination, and bullying. This learning will continue throughout the school year. Instances of racism, discrimination and bullying are not acceptable and are addressed through progressive discipline. In some cases of racism and discrimination, York Regional Police may be involved.

Students will also be reminded about safe school behaviours, including what items must never be brought to school, such as peanut products, vape products/drug paraphernalia, weapons/replica weapons (including knives).

Reporting Behaviour

Standing up for one another and reporting when something does not feel safe is part of a caring and safe school environment. Students should report incidents involving other students that make them or others feel unsafe or uncomfortable, including acts of racism, discrimination and bullying. Students can report incidents by:

Telling a caring adult;
Using the YRDSB’s “Report It Button” (Located on our school’s website, the online Report It button allows students and families to share information about inappropriate student behaviour and incidents of hate or discrimination. Contacting Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868).

For More Information

For more details on these items or other Caring and Safe Schools topics, please read the Guide to the School Year or visit the Caring and Safe Schools section on the YRDSB website for more information and to access family resources to continue these conversations at home.

Thank you for helping us create a caring, safe, and inclusive school community.

The planned dates for each presentation are listed below:

Grades 1 -3: Wednesday, September 16
Grades 4 - 6: Tuesday, September 22
Grades 7 - 8: Wednesday, September 23

Safety Week:

The York Region School Board is committed to ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors in the event of an emergency situation. As such, during Safety Week (Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 2, 2026) and throughout the school year, schools in our Board practise various safety drills, including Fire Drills, Lockdown Drills, Hold and Secure Drills and Bomb Threat Drills. It is critical that all members of our school community become familiar with emergency protocols, as they are designed to keep us all safe at school. Please refer to Board Policy #669.0 for more information about Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management.

Practicing drills may create some anxiety for some students. If you are concerned about how these situations might impact the mental health and well-being of your child, please contact school administrators, as we have school mental health professionals available to support your child.

School Council:

School councils play an important role in building school, family and community partnerships by providing input into relevant Board and school-level decisions and by encouraging the involvement of all members of the school community in support of student learning, achievement and well-being.

If you are interested in holding a leadership position on our School Council or nominating someone, please complete the School Council Nomination Form. and submit it to the school no later than Friday, September 25. If you would like a paper copy, please contact the school office to request a form.

Join us for the first School Council meeting! At this meeting the School Council executive and members will be established. All parents are invited to attend this and all School Council meetings. You do not need to hold a formal position to be present, engaged and involved! We look forward to seeing you then and there.

Date: Monday, October 5

Time: 6:30 - 8:00

Place: Louis-Honore Frechette PS Library

Growing Together - Planning for Success:

YRDSB's Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy Implementation Plan Team, is proud to announce the upcoming event for students, families and staff.

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Richmond Hill High School (201 Yorkland St., Richmond Hill)

Registration: Please register now!

The move to high school is a critical milestone, and we are committed to ensuring every student and family feels fully prepared and equipped for success.

We are excited to invite Black students and their families in Grades 6 through 10 to an upcoming event highlighting the opportunities available to support pathway planning, specialty programs, and the transition between elementary and secondary school.

This is a key opportunity for Black students and families to connect with educators, ask questions, and build a personalized roadmap for a successful and fulfilling secondary school experience.

Administrators, please share the www link and registration link to this board event with both families and staff.

Understanding and Navigating the Education System:

Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Virtual Information Session on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Families, parents, and caregivers, please join us for our monthly virtual meeting, where families with Black children come together to learn about resources and upcoming programs for Black students in both elementary and secondary schools.

Administrators please share the www event link to this board event with both families and staff.

For further information, please email the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.

Adult Non-Credit English as a Second Language Classes:

Dear Families,

The York Region District School Board, in collaboration with the Government of Ontario, offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) training for adults aged 18 and over. Programs are available from beginner to advanced levels, and registration is ongoing.

Adult non-credit ESL Program - Key eligibility criteria

Age: 18 years or older.
Residency: A resident of Ontario.
Immigration/Citizenship Status: Naturalized Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugee claimants and convention refugees whose first language is not English.

For details on program offerings, locations, and schedules, please visit this page. For further assistance, please contact uplands@yrdsb.ca or call 905-731-9557.

Renewed Computer Technology program:

Dear Families,

As part of a partnership between YRDSB and Renewed Computer Technology (RCT), families with children enrolled in our Board have the opportunity to purchase quality refurbished computers at a reduced cost. Applicants must live in Ontario, have a student enrolled at YRDSB and either receive government assistance payments or qualify as a limited income earner under the limited income cut-off standards*.

Below is a limited income grid for your reference.

Family size	Annual income*
2 people	$30,286
3 people	$37,234
4 people	$45,206
5 people	$51,272
6 people	$57,286
7 people +	$64,381

This year, there are different packages available for purchase. Please reference the online application page for the current available package offerings. Please note that there are three options for delivery.

If you would like for the computer to be delivered directly to your home, there is RCT OTR Order Form a $25 charge for laptops and a $35 charge for desktops. Families who choose this delivery option will have their order shipped when it is ready, roughly 3 weeks from date of order.
If you would like the device shipped to your child’s school there is a $20 delivery charge. If you choose this shipping option, the computer will be delivered to your child's school in March after the end of the promotion period. Please indicate the name of the school on the form when selecting this option.
You may choose to pick up the computer from the RCT Mississauga Warehouse, for free, located at 945 Meyerside Drive, Mississauga. Families who choose this option will have their order ready for pick up roughly 3 weeks after the date of order.

Parents and legal guardians may apply for one computer per student, with a limit of two per household. Please see below for a full list of device specifications.

If you are interested in applying, please complete an online application at https://www.jotform.com/210054491659255 using the group code on the attached program flyer. The application period is from September 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026.

Please note - There are sections in the RCT Online Application that are no longer applicable:

Requirement of Proof or Documentation of Income
Requirement to participate in training prior to receiving your computer/laptop

The Section on Course of Study can pertain to elementary or secondary. If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet, please contact the administration team at your school for assistance.

For inquiries related to the RCT application process, devices and delivery, please contact Hafza Arshad (harshad@rcto.ca) and for inquiries related to support from YRDSB, please contact Yvonne Kelly (yvonne.kelly@yrdsb.ca)

For more information, including complete application and payment instructions, please refer to the program flyer and checklist.