Weekly Update from Limehouse Public School
April 17, 2026
Kindness, Gratitude and a Growth Mindset
Dear Limehouse Families,
Earth Day at Limehouse!
Earth Day is coming up this Wednesday April 22, and we are ready to show our planet (and our community) some serious love. We have some exciting plans to keep Limehouse green, clean, and looking lean!
Here is everything you need to know to get your student ready:
Show Your Earth Day Spirit
We’re painting the school blue and green! On Wednesday, students are encouraged to wear Blue, Green or Lynx Gear
The "Boomerang" Lunch Challenge
We’re aiming for a Waste-Free Wednesday! We are challenging families to pack a Boomerang Lunch.
Community Clean-Up
To make a real-world impact, our students will be heading out for a community clean-up! To keep this event as sustainable as possible, we are not going to be using any single-use plastic gloves.
Please send your child to school with one of the following to protect their hands while they work:
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Garden gloves
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An old mitten
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An old sock
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Trash picker
Health Curriculum:
Today you will receive an email from Limehouse PS regarding the Health curriculum for your child’s grade. If you have any questions after reading the emails which will come separately from this email, please reach out to Mr Jones.
Limehouse Talent Show:
Limehouse's Talent Show is returning again this year! Parents of students participating in the Limehouse Talent Show, if your child has indicated that they are doing a video performance, please submit the videos to Mrs.Smith smithtr@hdsb.ca or your classroom teacher by Wednesday April 22 at the latest. This allows teachers sufficient time to ensure they are included in the slideshow.
The Talent Show is on Friday May 1 at 11 am. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. Looking forward to showcasing Limehouse Lynx's many talents!
Jump Rope for Heart.
This year we are trying something new and taking all donations online. Please feel free to share this link: Limehouse Jump Rope for Heart or use it to create your own child's link to share.
The Big One-Oh!
On Thursday April 30, The students from Jk to 3 will be attending the John Elliot Theatre in Georgetown to The Big One-Oh! This will be a no cost trip because we have had a successful fundraising year of Pizza Lunches.
Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties – that would require friends, which he doesn’t have. Well, unless you count his monster friends, but they’re only imaginary. But now that he’s turning ten—the big one-oh—he decides to throw a birthday party for himself, complete with a “House of Horrors” theme. Of course, things don’t work out as he plans. Will Charley be able to pull it together before the big one-oh . . . becomes the big OH-NO!?
Based on the beloved book, The Big One-Oh! JR. features lyrics by Academy Award-winner (Fame, Footloose) Dean Pitchford, the author of the novel; music by three-time Tony-winner Doug Besterman (The Producers, Fosse, Elf, Young Frankenstein), and a book by iTheatric's award-winning playwright Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, James and the Giant Peach).
The Grade ⅘ class will be attending the Candlelight Vigil community event this morning. They also had the opportunity earlier in the year to attend the theatre to see their classmates perform.
Annual Used Bike Swap
Join us for the annual Used Bike Swap, hosted by the Halton Hills Bike It
Team. Clean out your garage or find a bargain bike.
Sale date is Saturday April 25, 2026, from 10am to 12pm at the Gellert Centre Parking Lot, 10241 Eighth Line, Georgetown. Browsing early is permitted but sales will not start until 10am.
Donated bikes, trikes and cycling equipment will be accepted by volunteers
April 20 through 24 from 5 to 7pm at the Gellert Centre parking lot. Look for the Hey Rey bin. Donations will also be accepted the morning of the sale (April 25) from 8 to 11 a.m.
Take part in a great recycling initiative that gets used bikes and trikes into the hands of those who need them while also raising cash for our local food banks.
Prices
Kids bikes: $10 and up
Youth bikes: $20 and up
Premium youth bikes and adult bikes priced individually.
Cash sales only. All bikes sold as is. Proceeds from all sales will be donated to local foodbanks.
Questions? email hhcycling@haltonhills.ca For this and other Bike it events
check out haltonhills.ca/cycling.
HLF:
Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) Month is here! April 2026 is the third annual HLF Month and HDSB schools and community members are coming together to help raise awareness and funds for the financial support, provided by HLF, that many HDSB students need to fully engage in learning such as school supplies, food and clothing.
Each year, HLF supports more than 3,000 students in the HDSB by providing financial support that removes educational barriers and providing the essential resources students need to focus on schoolwork and thrive to their full potential. HLF’s goal is to ensure that they can continue to say ‘yes’ to every request for support received.
Families can learn more about the Halton Learning Foundation and how to support HLF Month by visiting the HLF Month webpage on the HLF website (haltonlearningfoundation.ca).
Important Upcoming Dates:
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Tuesdays First Break - Games Club
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Every Thursday - Pizza Lunch
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First Friday of Every Month - Comfy Cozy Day
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Wednesday April 22 - Earth Day at Limehouse
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Friday April 24 - PA Day - No school for students
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Thursday April 30 - The Big One-oh Theatre trip for grades JK-3
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Thursday April 30 - Candlelight Vigil Class 4/5
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Friday May 1 - Talent Show - 11:00 am
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Thursday May 7 - School Council 6:30 PM
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Thursday May 21 - School Council Presents Family Games Night
Go Lynx!
*School Spirit Days are entirely optional days. There is no pressure or expectation for families to purchase extra things for School Spirit Days. Students are always welcome to wear Limehouse Spirit Wear on School Spirit Days.



