A Message to Our Joyceville Families
It’s a great day at Joyceville as we come together for our Spring Dance! Opportunities like this are always a highlight for our students—time to connect, have fun, and simply enjoy being together as a school community. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this event possible and for the joy it brings to our students.
As we move further into the spring season, we are all hoping for a stretch of warmer weather so our students can fully enjoy our outdoor spaces. Our yard and climber continue to be a big part of daily play, and we know how much students benefit from being outside, active, and engaged with one another.
We hope you all have a wonderful long weekend ahead—time to relax, recharge, and enjoy with family.
Mr. Morency
Pittsburgh Community Benefit Fund – Library Revitalization
We are incredibly grateful to share that Joyceville Public School has received $62,922 in funding through the Pittsburgh Community Benefit Fund. This generous support will allow us to reimagine and revitalize our library into a dynamic, flexible learning space that better meets the needs of all of our students.
This project will include new furniture, moveable bookshelves, updated technology, a large interactive screen, fresh paint, and a variety of workspaces designed to support different types of learning and collaboration. The space will also serve as a welcoming venue for School Advisory Council meetings and other school events.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Pittsburgh Community Benefit Fund for their ongoing commitment to supporting local schools, and to our School Advisory Council for their work in helping make this opportunity possible.
We are excited to invite you to a special evening event being hosted in collaboration with the School Advisory Councils from Glenburnie PS, Joyceville PS, and École Maple Elementary.
The Connected Family Forum is designed to support parents and guardians in navigating some of the most important topics facing families today, including technology use, mental health, and overall well-being.
Event Details:
Thursday, April 16
5:00 – 7:15 PM
École Maple Elementary (529 St. Martha St., Kingston)
The evening will begin with a chance to connect with other families and enjoy a complimentary slice of pizza, followed by a short keynote from the Maltby Centre. Families will then have the opportunity to attend two workshops of their choice.
Please note that we have 5 copies of the Anxious Generation that families can borrow from us. Please contact the office if you'd like to borrow one!
Workshop topics include:
- Supporting children’s mental health
- Online safety and digital citizenship
- Managing anxiety in children and youth
- Setting boundaries around technology and gaming
- Nutrition and healthy habits
- Yoga, mindfulness, and stress management
- And more
This event is funded through a PRO Grant, allowing us to bring in a range of valuable community partners and resources at no cost to families.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with other families and professionals in a supportive environment.
Please use the QR code on the attached flyer to register.
We hope to see many of you there!
Bringing Food Into the School
Joyceville Public School’s approach to food brought into the school is guided by Limestone District School Board Administrative Procedures and reflects our commitment to student well-being, equity, and high-quality learning environments.
During the school day, our priority is learning. To support this, Joyceville is continuing to move toward celebrations and special events that do not involve food being brought into the classroom. This approach helps maintain consistent routines, protects instructional time, and ensures that all students can participate fully and comfortably in shared experiences.
Celebrations that focus on connection rather than food—such as games, performances, creative activities, spirit days, or community-building experiences—support a strong sense of belonging and reflect our values of inclusion, dignity, and equity. These experiences allow every child to feel part of the moment in a meaningful way.
Reminder that our school is a Nut Aware School. Due to some very serious allergies, we ask that we be considered a NUT-FREE ZONE. No foods with peanuts or tree nuts should be consumed on school premises.
Kindergarten Registration for September 2026
If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten next year, we strongly encourage families to register as early as possible. Early registration helps us plan staffing, classroom organization, and supports to ensure a smooth and successful start for our youngest learners. If you know families in the community with kindergarten-aged children, please help us spread the word.
Grade 8 Graduation – Save the Date
Please note that our Grade 8 Graduation will take place on Tuesday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our graduating students and their families.
Mr. Guild will be sending more detailed information directly to Grade 8 families in the coming weeks.
In the Classroom: Focus on Writing and Math
Across Joyceville, our staff continue to engage in short learning cycles in both writing and mathematics to better support student growth.
In writing, teachers are implementing the SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) model. This approach helps students explicitly learn strategies for planning, organizing, and reviewing their writing while also building independence and confidence as writers.
In mathematics, staff are using current assessment information to identify specific skill areas and provide targeted instruction during focused learning cycles. This work allows teachers to respond quickly to student needs and monitor progress closely. This work will continue immediately after the March Break and we will share more information in the weeks and months ahead.
Upcoming Dates
- March 30 – Country Fair Planning Meeting, 6:00 p.m. in the Library
- April 14 – Dental Screening (JK/SK, Grades 1, 2, and 7)
- March 24- SK/1 class field trip to Agnes Hetherington Art Gallery
Joyceville Public School – Updates & Reminders
We have a number of exciting events and important reminders coming up at Joyceville. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our school and students!
Country Fair Planning Meetings
Our School Advisory Council is busy preparing for this year’s Country Fair! All are welcome to attend and get involved in the planning:
- Monday, April 13 – 6:00 PM
- Monday, April 27 – 6:00 PM
- Monday, May 4 – 6:00 PM
- Monday, May 11 – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, May 19 – 6:00 PM
- Monday, May 25 – 6:00 PM
We appreciate the time and energy our families put into making this such a special event for our students.
Grade 7/8 Immunizations
Grade 7 and 8 students will be receiving their scheduled immunizations on Wednesday, May 13. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office.
Milk Orders
A reminder to families to place milk orders through School Day for the months of May and June.
Hot Lunch – Pita Pit
Our hot lunch program continues with Pita Pit, available through Lunchbox. A portion of all sales comes back to the school, helping to support student experiences. Thank you for your support!
MacMillan’s Fundraiser
We are excited to be running our MacMillan’s fundraiser once again!
There are two ways to order:
- Paper brochure orders – If you need an additional copy, please contact the office
- Online orders at: macmillansfundraising.online
Important dates:
- Last day for brochure orders: April 17
- Last day for online orders: April 20
Delivery date will be shared once confirmed.
Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History Curriculum
The Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
With these updates, in Grades 7, 8, and 10, students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in the pursuit of building an inclusive and prosperous country. The Grade 10 History course will also have new learning on extreme political and social ideologies, the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, and the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.
Learn more about the updated curriculum on the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.
Ministry Resources for Reading and Math
There are many resources available to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of student learning and well-being across Limestone. We are grateful for the role families play in helping students feel supported, connected, and successful, and we look forward to continuing our work together.
Reporting Student Absences
If your child will be absent due to illness, appointments, or other reasons, please report the absence using the SafeArrival system. This system allows families to easily report full-day absences, late arrivals, and extended absences in advance.
There are three convenient ways to report an absence:
1. SchoolMessenger App
- Download the free SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store (or access it through the LDSB app).
- Sign up using the same email address you have provided to the school.
- Select Attendance, then Report an Absence, and follow the prompts.
2. SchoolMessenger Website
- Visit the SchoolMessenger website portal.
- Log in or create an account using your school-registered email address.
- Select Attendance, then Report an Absence.
3. Telephone
- Call 1-855-257-9349 (toll-free)
- Follow the automated prompts to report your child’s absence.
The SafeArrival system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and allows you to report absences in advance or on the day of.
We kindly ask that families do not call the school directly to report student absences, as all attendance reporting is managed through SafeArrival.