Sharks Shine at Area Cross Country!
What a fantastic showing by our LHF Sharks! With more than 170 student runners and volunteers participating, it was a true team effort. We are so proud of our athletes for winning half of all available pennants (6 out of 12) and securing 29 spots at the upcoming Regional meet. Thank you to all staff, students and parents for their support! Join us in wishing our finalists the best of luck next week! Go Team!
Cookie Fundraiser!
As part of our fundraising for our Grade 8 Graduation, we will be offering Cookies every Tuesday, starting November 3 and ending December 8 and a separate order for Thursdays starting November 5 to December 10.
Cookies will be delivered to your child's classroom.
Cost: $2 each.
Options: Chocolate Chip, Funfetti, Fudge Chip and Oatmeal
Please place your orders by: October 19.
Go to School Cash Online for details and to place your orders.
LAST CALL! Big Box Fundraising Event!
This campaign is a fun and simple way to support our school, and each box offers great value your family and friends will love.
Options available to families are:
- All Occasion cards
- Birthday Cards
- Holiday Cards
- Big Box of Candles
Card Boxes $35.00 each and Candles $40.00
Our campaign ends October 21st. All orders and payments must be submitted on School Cash Online no later than October 21, 2026, midnight.
Orders will be delivered by early November and communication will be sent once they are ready for pickup.
Each family has been provided with product video links via email. These links are intended to be shared with friends, family and coworkers.
Please find the link to place your orders at school cash online.
Thank you for supporting our students through this exciting initiative. Your participation makes a difference. The school earns approximately 30% of each sale in support of our fundraising goals. These goals include enhancements in the areas of Athletics, Library, The Arts and more!
We hope you enjoy sharing these beautiful card and candle sets with your friends and loved ones!
Fall Fun and Halloween Costumes @ LHF- Friday, October 30, 2026
Students are invited to wear Fall colours (black, orange, red, browns etc…) or our School Colours/clothing on Friday, October 30. For students who celebrate Halloween, if they wish to come to school on this day in costume, they are invited to do so.
When planning costumes, please keep the following in mind:
- that no replica weapons of any kind are allowed
- costumes should be respectful of others
- symbols or objects representative of a person’s culture or religious beliefs should not be worn as a costume nor should costumes that caricature social identities through stereotyping
- in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, it is important that costumes do not trivialize and devalue the lives of Indigenous peoples in Canada
- costumes should not should not overemphasize the scary aspects
- No Halloween masks are to be worn
- Students should only use single use make-up (no sharing of make-up).
- Costumes should be of simple design (to limit personal items being brought to school)
- Please do not send your child to school with or in:
- A long or restrictive costume (these can lead to trips and falls)
- An inflatable costume
- A costume that requires adult assistance to take on/off
- Any items to share with others (candy, treats, food, toys, gift items, etc.)
Students must be able to wear their running shoes and outdoor clothing as per usual.
School Council News!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The School Council is happy to invite you to a Grade 1 Family Fun Night on Thursday, October 29, 2026! All details can be found on the attached flyer.
Please RSVP by October 27th to reserve a spot using the following link: https://forms.gle/D2Jr4GoufmsuQiek7
Looking forward to an amazing evening together!
Thank you,
L.H. Frechette School Council
Checking in with LHF Families
We want to hear from you!
Tell us how the school year is going! Please take a moment to complete our brief, anonymous family survey. We’re eager to learn what your child is enjoying most, your hopes for them this year, and which LHF events and traditions you'd love for us to keep going.
Survey - Checking in with LHF Families October 2026
YRDSB's Monthly Math Newsletter
October 2026- Math is Everywhere: The Hidden Math of Park Management!
Welcome Families! This month, we are putting on our hiking boots and stepping into the great outdoors! We often think of provincial and national parks as wild, untouched spaces where we go to escape technology and numbers. Behind the scenes, park rangers, wildlife biologists, and conservationists use math to protect these beautiful ecosystems and keep them safe for visitors.
For this edition, we are exploring the "hidden math" required to manage a national park. From the tiniest drop of water to a massive herd of caribou, math is everywhere in nature.
Click on this link to access the newsletter: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/node/5201
Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - Fall 2026
New Beginnings, Familiar Faces
Dear Families and Caregivers,
Welcome back for another school year at the YRDSB. New beginnings may cause a wide range of thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The new school year brings experiences that may be familiar to students (same school and peers). While many students are also experiencing something new (a new class, teacher, grade etc).
You may help your child(ren) settle back into their routine or create a new one based on the needs of your child(ren) and family. For example, it may be helpful to engage your child(ren) in a discussion about their experience(s) as they start a new school year. Students thrive when schedules and routines are consistent and predictable whenever and wherever time and space allows.
School Mental Health Ontario has compiled transition tips and strategies to promote a healthy return to school.
Continue reading this newsletter by following this link: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/node/5204
Arts@Baythorn Regional Elementary Arts Program
Current grade 4 and 5 students are invited to apply for grade 5 and 6 programs for September 20267. Applications are open on Edsby from January 11- 22, 2027. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Families of current grade 4 and 5 students who will be applying for grade 5 and 6 programs for September 2027 wishing to learn more about the Arts@Baythorn program and application process are invited to attend an information session on November 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Baythorn P.S.
New!
If your child previously applied for grade 5 and/or 6 Arts@Baythorn, was unsuccessful, and is still interested in attending starting in grade 7 or 8, limited spots may be available for September 2027. Please use the EDSBY application process to indicate interest. Selected applicants will be invited for interviews in late spring (separate process from the 5/6 application).
To apply or for more information please visit the Baythorn Arts webpage.
If you have any further questions, please reach out to baythornarts@gapps.yrdsb.ca.
Rooted and Rising: Black Culture, Identity & Belonging
The Centre for Black Student Excellence is proud to announce the upcoming event for students, families and staff.
Join us for an evening of culture, connection and family fun. Families will take part in interactive experiences that bring together the richness and diversity of African, Caribbean and Black cultures through literature and art. Author Blessing Owusu-Cobby will share her journey as an author as well as celebrate Abena's Adventures: A Taste of Home inspired by her upbringing as a Ghanaian-Canadian, a tale that celebrates cultural pride, confidence and connections to cultural food. Children and youth will have opportunities to create, explore and make connections between cultural traditions and the ways Black culture continues to grow, evolve and influence the world around us. Black secondary students will help lead activities and connect with younger students throughout the evening, creating opportunities for students of different ages to learn from and alongside one another. Dinner will be provided, with activities designed for the whole family to enjoy.
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stouffville District Secondary School (801 Hoover Park Dr, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0A4)
Registration: Please register now!
See flyer below.
Hodan Nalayeh SS Community Challah Bake
All YRDSB students, families, and staff are invited to a HNSS Community Challah Bake. Get ready to mix, knead, and braid together!
Join us on Monday, November 9, 2026 for a fun and interactive Community Challah Bake at HNSS. Whether you are a seasoned baker or making your very first loaf, all are welcome to come together for this special hands-on experience.
Event details:
Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: There are two sessions; 4-5 p.m. or 5-6 p.m.
Location: Hodan Nalayeh SS (1401 Clark Ave W, Thornhill ON, L4J 7R4)
Cost: Free!
Important Registration Note:
Space is limited to 75 participants per session, so pre-registration is required. Please register in advance for your preferred time slot by completing the Google form before spaces fill up!
On the Calendar...
October
October Heritage Months: Korean, Hungarian, Latin, Islamic
October History Month: Women's History, 2SLGBTQIA+ History
- 23 Cross Country Regional Meet
- 26 PA Day - No Classes for Students
- 27 Photo Day
- 29 Grade 8 Field Trip
- 29 Grade One Fall Family Fun Night
- 31 Hallowe'en
November 1 - Daylight Savings Time - Fall back one hour
