Calvin Park Public School Comet Communication
January 16, 2026
Happy New Year! It has been an interesting start to 2026 with four inclement weather days in just two weeks. With the colder weather in January, we remind our students to come to school every day prepared for the weather so they are comfortable outside during our two 20-minute recess times. We look forward to Coffee House next week and hope to see many families out at our evening performances!
Admin Team Update
Over the past four and a half years, Mr. James has been a dedicated and approachable school leader. His commitment to supporting students, staff, and families has made a lasting impact on our school. We are deeply grateful for his leadership, kindness, and the positive relationships he built throughout his time with us. Please join us in congratulating Mr. James and wishing him continued success in his new role.
Coffee House is Next Week!
Coffee House is here! We look forward to seeing families at our two evening Coffee House performances, January 21 and 22 starting at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Students who are performing in the Coffee House should be at Calvin Park at 6:15 pm. The show starts at 7:00 pm and runs until about 8:30 pm, including intermission. Donations (any amount) will be accepted (cash only) at the door to help offset the costs of the Coffee House production, or bring a food item to be donated to the Partners in Mission Food Bank. Thank you for your support.
Information For Grade 8 Students and Families
SAVE THE DATE: Grade 8 Graduation is Tuesday, June 23 at 4:00 pm in the LCVI Gym. The annual Boat Cruise will follow from 8:00 - 10:00 pm (students must arrive at boat by 7:40 pm). More details to come.
Thank you to all grade 8 students and families who attended the LCVI Choices at 9/Grade 8 Information Night on Tuesday evening!
A reminder that applications for LCVI's Choices at 9 programs are due Thursday, January 22, 2026. LCVI Choices at 9
Ski Trip
Last call to sign-up for the 4th annual Calvin Park/LCVI Ski Trip on Thursday, February 26. For those who are interested, more information and payment details are on School-Day. Sign up today!
Important: Many families have paid but have not completed all forms needed for the ski trip.
Ski Trip Checklist: Please check that everything is complete
- Camp Fortune Waiver: Must be printed and completed by all: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Yh_rDn4C1W9cOcINIJ1hx3CZaKycRvo/view
Return all waivers to Ms. Williams in room 207 - Additional Information and Permission: 2025-2026 Alpine Trip Form needs to be complete. Make sure the form is filled out. Form Link: https://forms.office.com/r/3hRGLqRd0k
- Rentals: If ski rentals are needed, please make sure that you have paid for rentals on school day
Athletics
Thank you to all student athletes who came out to the basketball tryouts! Students who don’t make the A or B team will have opportunities to participate in intramurals.
Scents at school - Calvin Park/LCVI is a scent free school. We have students and staff who experience severe physical reactions when exposed to artificially made scents. The most severe reactions stem from colognes, perfumes, and body sprays. Please not wear scents at Calvin Park/LCVI, apply them before you come to school, or apply them while at school. Thank you for your help with this.
Inclement Weather Days
Please note that you can sign-up to receive notifications of cancellations to your student's specific bus route at https://triboard.ca/. If your students is staying home on an inclement weather day, please remember to report their absence through School Messenger to help us track attendance and ensure student safety.
Traffic Reminders for Drop-Off/Pick-Up
The front of our school is very busy in the morning and at dismissal. Please take care when entering and exiting the front laneway. A reminder that the front lane way is for quick drop-off and pick-up. Cars are not permitted to be parked or idling in this area. At the end of the school day, if your student is not ready to be picked-up, you must move along to maintain traffic flow.
Consider picking up your student 5-10 minutes after dismissal to help reduce congestion. Or consider dropping off/picking up your student at pre-arranged meeting spot in the surrounding neighbourhood. Thank you for your help keeping everyone safe.
School Advisory Council Update
Our next School Advisory Council meeting is Monday, January 19 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Library. All are welcome!
Thank you to the following people for taking on an executive role this year.
- Co-Chairs: Melissa Hudson & Yanina Kanevsky
- Indigenous Representative: TBD
- Secretary: Lisa Thibeault
- Treasurer: Bibhian Caraballo
- Fundraising Coordinator: TBD
- Volunteer Coordinator: TBD
- Public Relations/Communications Coordinator: Julia Krolik & Ali Darrach
- Program/Event Coordinator: Rechell Bernales
- Members at Large/Divisional Representatives: Betty Betts, Ali Darrach, Mark Foster, Tessa Morrison, Haley Somerville, Zannatin Tazreen, Sara Wellwood
- PIC Representatives: Melissa Hudson (LCVI) & Haley Somerville (Calvin Park)
LCVI STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
CPSS/LCVI families and community members are invited to Visual Paradise, a gallery exhibit of fine art and design by LCVI's Creative Arts Program students. You won't want to miss seeing this amazing showcase taking place at the Tett Centre for Creativity. The Opening Reception is tonight - Friday, January 16th from 6:00 -9:00 pm and the exhibit runs from January 17&18, 10:00 am - 5:00pm and January 19 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.
Mental Health Resources
Did you know that our students can access mental health support at school? Emily Landon is a Student Support Counselor (SSC) and Tiff Idems is a Social Worker who provide support services to our students. Sometimes, students will tell us if they or one of their friends need help; at other times, we rely on students' caregivers to help us get the fuller picture. If you think your student would benefit from speaking to someone, please connect with your child's teacher to contact the Calvin Park office. Also, please encourage your students to let their teacher know right away if any of their friends are talking about concerning topics or overwhelming stressors. They should not have to carry that weight alone, and help is available.
We are happy to partner with some community organizations, as well:
Family Foundational Services Winter 2026
Mental Health Services Winter 2026
Winter Workshops At A Glance 2026
National Non-Smoking Week January 19-24
The nicotine industry continues to target young people through fun flavours and high-tech devices designed to increase addiction. During National Non-Smoking Week, January 19-24, families can help young people better understand the risks and start important conversations at home. Parents and caregivers can watch this short video to learn more: www.notanexperiment.ca/parents
Upcoming School Events
January 19
- Coffee House Rehearsal
- School Advisory Council Meeting at 6:00 pm
January 20
- Coffee House Rehearsal
January 21
- Coffee House Rehearsal
- Coffee House Evening Performance
January 22
- Coffee House Matinee Performance
- Coffee House Evening Performance
January 28
- Class Photos
January 30
- PA Day
February 4
- LDSB Black History Month Opening Ceremony @ LCVI at 4:00 pm
February 13
- Term 1 Report Cards go home with students
February 26
- Calvin Park/LCVI Ski Trip - sign-up on School Day
March 16-20
- Spring Break
Significant Dates
January 19-24
- National Non-Smoking Week
January 21
- Bell Let's Talk Day
January 27
- International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
January 29
- National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
February
- Black History Month
February 16
- Family Day Holiday
Our Daily Schedule
At Calvin Park PS, we have three 100 minute blocks of instructional time, in addition to two nutrition breaks and recesses. Attendance and promptness are so important for students' learning. We encourage students to give themselves plenty of time to get ready and get out the door in the morning. If a student does miss a class, they should check in with their teacher and try to catch up as soon as possible.
Time | Period / Activity |
|---|---|
8:15 to 9:05 a.m. | Period 1 |
9:05 to 9:55 a.m. | Period 2 |
9:55 to 10:15 a.m. | Grade 7 Recess, Grade 8 Nutrition |
10:15 to 10:35 a.m. | Grade 7 Nutrition, Grade 8 Recess |
10:35 to 11:25 a.m. | Period 3 |
11:25 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Period 4 |
12:15 to 12:35 p.m. | Grade 7 Recess, Grade 8 Nutrition |
12:35 to 12:55 p.m. | Grade 7 Nutrition, Grade 8 Recess |
12:55 to 1:45 p.m. | Period 5 |
1:45 to 2:35 p.m. | Period 6 |
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
