Dear Families,
We are excited to welcome you for the 2026/27 school year!
You can expect to receive an email from the school next Thursday/Friday letting you know which class your child will be in. Please reach out on Friday, August 28th if you have still not heard from us. As always, starting class placements are subject to change if actual enrolment numbers require school reorganization.
The main office will be open as of Tuesday, August 25th Email: bathp@limestone.on.ca or Phone: 613-352-7543
Medical Plans of Care
If your student requires a medical plan (i.e., Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, etc.) or is required to take medication at school, please follow the smore below and have all paperwork completed by your family doctor as soon as possible.
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Drop-Off & Pick Up Information
Supervision at the school begins at 8:55 in the morning. Please do not drop off your student until that time. Drop off will continue to occur at the gate at the Southern end of the building. Pick up can occur at the main office.
On the first day of school, teachers will be outside to greet and assist students in getting to their and line-up spots. As always, starting class placements are subject to change if actual enrolment numbers should require school reorganization.
School Organization:
Kindergarten A - Ms. McMurter (teacher) & Ms. Butler (ECE)
Kindergarten B - Ms. MacFarlane (teacher) & Ms. Schembri (ECE)
Grade 1/2 - TBA
Grade 1/2 - Ms. Lockwood
Grade 2/3- Ms. McGrath
Grade 3 - Ms. Hay
Grade 3/4- Ms. Benest
Grade 4/5 - Ms. Boutilier
Grade 4/5 - Ms. DaCosta
Grade 6- Ms. Sparrow
Grade 6/7 - Mr. Nickel
Grade 7/8 - Ms. Morrisey
Grade 7/8 - Mr. Kyte
Primary French - TBA
Intermediate French - Mme. Manning
Planning - Ms. Kingston
Intensive Support Teacher: Ms. Little
Student Support Teacher: Mr. Boyce
Educational Assistants: Ms. Cahoon, Ms. Knight, Ms. Valin, Ms. Patterson
Yard and Classroom Support: Ms. Reid
Head Custodian: Mr. Lattimore (Mr. Jeff)
Evening Custodian: Mr. Struthers (Mr. Steve)
Office Administrator: Ms. MacDonald
Principal: Ms. Paquin
Vice-Principal: Mr. Boyce
E-Bikes & Scooters
As part of our commitment to student safety, e-bikes, e-scooters, and other motorized personal transportation devices are not permitted on school property. While these devices are becoming more common, they can pose significant safety risks in areas where large numbers of students, families, and staff are walking and gathering, particularly during busy arrival and dismissal times. We would also like to remind families that Ontario regulations require riders of both e-bikes and electric kick-style scooters to be at least 16 years of age. These age restrictions are in place because the speed, weight, and operating requirements of these devices demand a higher level of judgment and road safety awareness. We appreciate families' support in helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone by ensuring that motorized devices remain off school grounds. Students may continue to ride non-motorized bicycles to school and secure them in the designated bike racks. For more information about Ontario's rules regarding e-scooters and e-bikes, please visit the Government of Ontario website: Electric Kick-Style Scooters (E-Scooters). [ontario.ca]
Note: Ontario requires riders of electric kick-style scooters to be at least 16 years old, and Ontario's e-bike regulations also set a minimum rider age of 16. [ontario.ca], [movinev.com]
Breakfast Program
We are excited that the breakfast program will return this year thanks to generous funding from President's Choice Children's Charity as well as the Bath Lions and other local community grants. We are always looking for volunteers to help make, serve breakfast and clean up from breakfast, and this year we are hoping to have volunteers help make muffins for Friday breakfasts. Please email Ms. Valin - boucherca@limestone.on.ca if you would like to help out.
We are always looking for new ideas for healthy breakfasts for a crowd as well, so please feel free to share ideas!
We are hoping that breakfast will start on the second week of school but we will let everyone know for sure in the weekly newsletters.
The Hot Lunch & Milk programs
Hot Lunch & Milk Programs will be starting in October. We will be using the LunchBox online order form for weekly hot lunch and daily milk orders. Although you are welcome to create an account and explore the www.lunchboxorders.net site now, please remember that class placements may change in the month of September so please do not order yet, until we are certain of our final organization.
We can't wait to welcome every to Bath.
Sincerely,
Jean Paquin, Principal & Drew Boyce, Vice-Principal
paquinj@limestone.on.ca ; boyced@limestone.on.ca
Information Sharing
Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.
To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:
- Set up a SchoolMessenger App account: set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial
- Report a student absence: set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial
- Use the Communicate broadcast tool: choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial
- Use the Board mobile app: how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial
Cell Phones in Schools
Please leave phones at home! We encourage students and families to use the office phones whenever possible, if they need to contact each other throughout the school day. However, we understand that there are certain circumstances in which a cell phone may be deemed necessary.
When can students use a mobile device: If a student is in Grade 6 and below, they can bring a mobile device to school but will only be able to use it before and after school.
If a student is in Grades 7-12, they must keep their personal mobile devices stored out of sight and either powered off or set to silent mode, except when an educator grants explicit permission for use under the specified circumstances.
What parents/caregivers can do: You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:
- Read Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time
- Explore Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology
- Explore School Mental Health Ontario resources to help you manage your child’s screen time
Student Accident Insurance
The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.
Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.
In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the Education Act, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.
A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.
If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at www.insuremykids.com.
Bath School Advisory Council
It's that time of year! School Advisory Council (Parent Council) elections for Executive Positions are coming up very soon! The first Parent Council Meeting of the 2026-2027 school year is on Monday, September 23rd at 6:30 pm and elections will take place at the same time. The elections and meeting will take place in our resource area (library).
Please use the link below to submit nominations. Nominations are anonymous and you can nominate yourself or someone else for a position. If you are nominating someone, please ensure they are up for the position and have agreed to your nomination. The person you nominate must be available to be present at the meeting. Your nomination does not count as a vote; you must be present to vote. Nominations are due by 12:00 noon on Wednesday September 23nd.
Positions for election are:
Chair
Represents, works with and provides support to all school community and council committee chairs. This person works closely with the school principal and VP, school staff and parents to enrich the education of all students. Additionally, they preside over and conduct monthly council meetings, set agendas and schedule meetings (in consultation with the VP/Principal). The chair promotes discussion amongst council members and the community, receives and reports on correspondence sent and received by council. Acts as coordinator between the school board and council. Receives documentation from board and keeps council advised of board decisions, activities etc. Supports programs, initiatives and activities led by other council members and contributes to the monthly council newsletter.
Vice Chair/Co-chair
Presides at meetings in the absence of the chair or upon the incumbent’s inability to serve. Responsible for overseeing all sponsored events and programs.
Treasurer
Works with the council and coordinators in developing an operating budget, keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures and serves as the liaison with the Board of Education. Additional responsibilities include depositing/disbursing funds on behalf of the council, the preparation of monthly financial statements, and the preparation & filing of all necessary financial reports.
Secretary
Attends scheduled council meetings, records, maintains and distributes minutes of meetings, keeps non-financial records of council.
Indigenous Representative
Provide a voice for Indigenous students and ways of knowing.
Member at Large (Divisional reps)
Attends meetings and participates in many aspects of council activities, as prescribed by council. Voting member. Kindergarten, Primary, Junior positions available.
Fundraising Coordinator
Plans, manages fundraising activities of council. Works closely with the treasurer.
Everyone who is part of our Bath PS family is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. Meeting dates will be shared out after our Sept. 23rd meeting.
We look forward to hearing your voice!
Self-Identification
School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify.https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification
Triboard Busing Information
2026-2027 Busing Details Available in the Portal
Bus routes will be finilized on August 24, 2026 and student details are available in the Student Portal.
Adjustments are still being made as we continue to process applications. All routes will be frozen on August 24, 2026 and remain that way through the first week of school. The next update to bus routes will occur on Tuesday, September 8th.
Families can still apply for a later start date.
Families will need to make alternative travel arrangements for students to get to school until the “start date” indicated in the Student Portal. Requests to switch buses or stop locations will not be reviewed until late September or early October.
If you require assistance, please visit triboard.ca/contact to contact us.
You can log-in or create an account here.
School Trips and Volunteers
Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.
Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks
Bath Spirit Wear
Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour house shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.
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This week...
Tuesday, August 25th - Friday, August 28th
- Main Office Open. Phone or email between 9:00-3:00 pm.
Tuesday, September 1st
- PA Day
Wednesday, September 2nd
- First Day of 2026-27 School Year
- Classes begin for Grade K-8
Thursday, September 3th
Friday, September 4th
- Welcome Assembly 2:00
- Spirit Friday! Wear Blue and Yellow or Bath PS swag to show off your school spirit!
Monday, September 7th
- Labour Day
Coming Up....
- Sept 7 - Labour Day
- Sept 11-13 - Rosh Hashanah
- Sept 20-21 - Yom Kipper
- Sept 23- School Council Meeting 6:30
- Sept 24 - Open House 5-6
- Sep 29 - Grade 7 Immunizations
- Sept 25 - Colour House Assembly
- Sept 30 Orange Shirt Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
- Oct 12 Thanksgiving Holiday
- Oct 14 - Fall and Class Group Photo Date
- Oct 26 P.A. Day ( No School for students)
School Year Calendar
- 2026-2027 LDSB School Year Calendar
- A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
School Day Schedule
Human Development and Sexual Health
As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to Form 325-D on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (Form 325-B) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the school.
Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.
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