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October Has Arrived!
October is here! It's hard to believe we've already been in school for a full month. Technically, that means we're already about one-tenth of the way through the school year! I'm not sure where the time has gone. October has always been my favourite month, with its beautiful colours, crisp mornings, and comfortable temperatures.
It was wonderful to meet so many of our families at Open House last night. Thank you to everyone who joined us. It was a pleasure putting faces to so many names, and I loved seeing the pride on our students' faces as they introduced their families to their school and their classrooms. Events like these remind us of the strength of our Panther community.
Lockdown Drill
Today we completed our fall lockdown drill. Safety drills are an important part of our emergency preparedness planning and help ensure that students and staff know what to do in an emergency situation.
We encourage families to check in with their children and debrief the experience. Even practising for an emergency can feel unsettling for some students. As adults, we know these procedures are in place to keep everyone safe, but children may still have questions or feelings about the drill. Taking a few moments to talk about it at home can be very reassuring.
Congratulations to Our New Parent Council!
Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in supporting our school community. We are pleased to introduce the 2026-2027 Prince Charles Public School Parent Council:
Chair
Katie Elliott
Co-Chair
Randi Callery
Secretary
Lezlie Babcock
Treasurer
Jordan Cole
Fundraising Coordinator
Sarah Pilon
Volunteer Coordinator
Erin Smith
Members at Large
Sarah Mather
Stephanie Kellar
Inclusive Education Coordinator
Amy Baron
We are incredibly grateful to these volunteers for stepping forward to support our students, staff, and school community. Parent Council will be reaching out throughout the year for volunteers to assist with various initiatives and events. Be sure to follow their Facebook group to learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved in both school and community activities.
Looking Ahead
As the leaves begin to change and we settle into the routines of the school year, October promises to be a busy and exciting month filled with learning, community events, and new opportunities for students to shine. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are building a caring, inclusive, and vibrant school where every Panther can thrive.
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy all that autumn has to offer! 🍂🐾
Proud to be a Panther,
Mistene Clapp
Principal, Prince Charles Public School
Friendly Reminders about PCPS:
Is scent-free
Is peanut-free/nut-free
Welcomes registered service dogs only (on leash)
Has accessible parking spots by permit only
Visitors
All visitors must buzz at the left side entrance (Right hand post by the front door). Families are to wait outside for their student. Please note all volunteers require a CPIC with vulnerable sector check.
School Year Calendar
Printable 2026-2027 School Year Calendar (PDF)
Printable 2026-2027 Elementary 5-Day Calendar (PDF)
Concussion Protocols
The Limestone District School Board is committed to helping all students succeed and lead safe, healthy, and active lives. As part of its commitment to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, the Ministry of Education supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training in schools through legislation, policy, and resources.
On March 7, 2018, the Ontario government enacted Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), 2018, and amended the Education Act, to protect amateur athletes, including students, by improving concussion safety on the field and at school. The amendments to the Education Act came into force on July 1, 2019, and give the Minister of Education the authority to require school boards to comply with policy and guidelines on concussions, consistent with Rowan’s Law.
All school boards in Ontario are required to have a policy on concussion safety for students. These are outlined in Administrative Procedure 142: Concussions, as well as a variety of supporting resources and documents that outline a code of conduct for students and families, flow charts to identify and diagnose a concussion and assessment and management forms. The Ontario Physical Activity and Safety Standards in Education has information on their website regarding the concussion protocol.
Concussion awareness resources:
- Concussion awareness resources ages 10 and under
- Concussion awareness resources ages 11 to 14
- Concussion awareness resources ages 15 and up
Limestone District School Board Concussion Codes of Conduct:
- Concussion Code of Conduct for Interschool Sports - Coach/Team Trainer
- Concussion Code of Conduct for Interschool Sports - Parent/Guardian
- Concussion Code of Conduct for Interschool Sports - Students
PCPS School Swag:
If you are interested in purchasing spirit wear, please visit this site - https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/princecharlesps/
