Dear LP Community,

The Haunted Hallway Bake Sale today was an incredible success! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed such creative and delicious treats. Your generosity truly made our school event memorable!

There are a number of events coming up next week that we hope you have in your calendars. On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, our Grade 9 students will participate in Take Our Kids to Work Day. This invaluable experiential learning opportunity allows students across Canada to explore the world of work firsthand, discover diverse careers, and understand the essential skills needed to thrive. Grade 9 students will shadow a parent or guardian. Please remember that an excused absence and the signed consent form must be returned to Guidance by Monday, November 3.

We look forward to welcoming you to the school on Thursday, November 6, for our Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interviews. Please check the details below for the special schedule and specific booking instructions. For students who require extra support, credit rescue activities with classroom teachers will be offered on Friday, November 7. Course teachers will be reaching out directly to the parents/guardians of students who are invited to this opportunity. Semester one report cards will be sent out to families via school messenger on November 13.

Finally, there are still many students who have not paid their Student Activity Fees. Please ensure you pay the SAC fee of $60.00 using School Cash Online. This fee covers a Student Card, Yearbook, and many student activities throughout the school year. 

Wishing a Happy Halloween to all who celebrate and…Let's Go Blue Jays!

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions or concerns.

Lorraine Sutherns

Principal, LPCI

New!: Haunted Hallway and Pumpkin Carving Contest
On Friday, October 31st, we had our Haunted Hallway, and it went spectacularly well with an excellent turnout!  Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen and to the many who attended. We hope that you had a blast and a good scare!  Thank you also to everyone who submitted a carved pumpkin and participated in voting. Congratulations also to our pumpkin carving contest winners too!

Winners are:

#1: Emma Teng
#2: Avery Pang, Alexa Meles, Amelie Fuss
#3: Charlotte Matear

New!: English/Literacy EQAO Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) Lunch and Learn Sessions:
The Student Success Literacy department is running lunch and learn sessions on Tuesdays in Room  203 in preparation for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).  Students will practice a variety of reading and writing tasks commonly found on the literacy test and apply their learning on a replica version of the test. Grade 10 Students are encouraged to join the OSSLT Google Classroom using the following link: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODA5MTEzOTM0NDU1?cjc=74otgvki

For more information, please contact Ms. Angela Papanicolaou, ACL of Student Success & Literacy: angela.papanicolaou@tdsb.on.ca

The Semester 1 Fall administration of the Gr. 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) will be held on Wed. November 12 in the Library. It will be held in two sessions: morning and afternoon. Gr. 10 students who are currently in a Sem. 1 English class will write the OSSLT on that date. Also, any students who need to re-write the OSSLT, can do so. Successful completion of the literacy test is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Contact your child’s Gr. 10 English teacher, should you have questions or need more information.  

New!: TEDxYouth@LPCI TEDxYouth@LPCI
Hey LP! Do you want to give a Tedx Talk?  Speaker applications are open now! Join our Google classroom using the code kxrjpfdt and follow our Instagram @TedxYouthLPCI for updates. Good luck!
Link for speaker application: https://forms.gle/ZQBxjz6Q2876F2av7

Math Extra Help
Math Extra Help is available for students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15 – 9:00 am in Room 316. This support is open to students from all grades and math courses.Students will have the opportunity to receive assistance from peer tutors as well as from Ms. Tello. We encourage all students to take advantage of this support to strengthen their skills and succeed in math.

Student Parking
Student parking will be available on a limited basis in our North Parking Lot. Prior to parking, student
drivers must ensure that they have an LPCI Student Parking Pass. Parking passes can now be arranged at the Main Office beginning October 20, cost $50.00 using School Cash Online, and are non-transferable. Funds collected from parking fees will be used towards student transportation and excursion fees.

UNESCO Council
Hey LP it’s your UNESCO Council with something exciting starting next week! From now on, each week, we’ll challenge you to take small steps that make a big impact by bringing a meat-free lunch on Mondays and a zero-waste lunch on Wednesdays.

Meatless Monday means bringing a lunch that contains no meat and No-Waste Wednesday is all about bringing a lunch with as little waste as possible. That means using reusable containers, no plastic wrap, and trying to bring just what you’ll actually eat.

Want to participate? It’s really easy just scan the QR code on our display case or click the link in our Instagram bio to fill out the quick Google Form each time you join in! If you participate at least once this month, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a gift card at the end of the month! Let’s help the planet, one lunch at a time.

Student Council- Student Price Card (SPC) and Spirit Card Distribution
Thank you to the families who have already purchased a Student Price Card (SPC) and/or a Spirit Card and to the students who picked up their card prior to October 10th. SPC will continue to be available for purchase via Cash Online through to the end of October and Spirit cards may be purchased until the end of May.  Students who have not yet picked up their cards should see Mme Benais at lunch in room 301.

New!: Classics Club is holding its bi-annual Bake Sale for Parent-Teacher Interviews
Attention LP parents, staff and student helpers! Classics Club is holding its bi-annual Bake Sale for Parent-Teacher Interviews. We'll have our usual assortment of baked goods out in front of the display cases on the 1st floor. Come and visit us  and remember to bring change! Since this is a trip year, proceeds for this first sale will go to the Greece 2026 March Break trip. See you on Thursday, Nov. 6th! 

New!: Terry Fox Fundraiser Update

We’re thrilled to announce that our school raised an incredible $5,265 for the Terry Fox Foundation, more than doubling our original goal of $2,500! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and showed their support. Terry would be proud, way to go LP!

Special shoutout to our top Block B classes:

•  🥇 Ms. Vallecorsa’s class – $1,471
•  🥈 Mr. Stamp’s class – $1,438
•  🥉 Ms. Djuricic’s class – $1,130

And congratulations to our raffle winners:  

🍕 Pizza Party – Ms. Vallecorsa’s class 
🍩 Donut Breakfast – Ms. Djuricic’s class

New!: Faculty of Languages  --  International Exchanges

The TDSB is partnered with the International Student Exchange (ISE) which delivers an excellent program.  In a previous EYE, we announced that the ISE presentation would take place on November 5th but that is Take your kids to work day so the date has been changed.  A presenter will come to LP on November 18th to speak to the grade 9s and 10s.  There will be a lunch time presentation in room 217 for those students who will be taking French in the second semester or for those who missed the in-class visit.      

The ISE program is a reciprocal program offered to students of Ontario for exchanges during the academic year (9 weeks) and in the summer (3 weeks). The TDSB has agreed to the Host First exchange for grades 10 and 11.  That means that the Canadian students host their exchange partners from late August for 9 weeks and their exchange partners attend your school for that period of time.  The Canadian students then travel to their exchange partner’s home the following February for 9 weeks, and as well attend school there.  Students are responsible for the work they will be missing while on exchange. The application process starts in March 2026 for the 26/27 exchange year and then matches are found for the destination of choice.  Please see their website: https://iseontario.on.ca/ and/or contact rselick@rogers.com for more information.. Students host and travel during the same academic year.

New!: Faculty of Languages  --  French contests and scholarship opportunities
The French teachers routinely advertise various French contests (essay, video, poetry, poster, public speaking, etc.) to their students.  These opportunities not only contribute to increased skills and fluency, they also often lead to university bursaries, scholarships and expense-paid travel.  For more information, please consult this link Concours national de rédaction  and/or Mme Benais at marie-helene.benais@tdsb.on.ca  

New!: Credit Rescue Day- Friday, November 7

Special Schedule for students and staff:
Period 1 – 9:00-9:40am
Period 2 – 9:45-10:30am
Period 3 – 10:35-11:15am
Period 4 – 11:20-12:00pm
Lunch – 12:00-1:00pm

Credit Rescue Schedule - 1:00pm - 3:15pm 

This is an important opportunity for the classroom teacher to work with students who are underachieving at Midterm (eg. students under 60% depending on individual student circumstances). Classroom teachers will invite students, contact parents/guardians to arrange a time between 1:00-3:15pm, and also discuss location, and the expectations for the session. If there are scheduling conflicts between courses, it will be a collaborative effort between teacher, student and parent/guardian to arrange how the time will be spent. 

New!: Marks Maintain After - Full Disclosure Date
The Full Disclosure Date when marks will remain on the student's transcript is Thursday November 20th, 2025. Courses need to be dropped prior to this date to not have the achievement mark on the transcript. 

LPCI Field Project Update
As a result of feedback received from the community, and expressed interest in working to raise funds to contribute to a modified design option, TDSB will be proceeding with tendering two design options for the new LPCI field:  

1. the original approved design, and 

1. a modified option that includes a three-lane running track.
    

Preparing both designs will allow the TDSB to determine the precise cost difference between the two options.  Preliminary estimates indicate that the modified design option with a three-lane track would cost approximately $1.1 million more than the original design. As the TDSB is not in a position to fund this additional amount, any cost difference would need to be covered through external donor contributions. School Council has begun preliminary discussions regarding the potential for a community-led fundraising effort in support of the project, as confirmation of funding would be needed by the end of January 2026 in order for the project to proceed as scheduled. 

We appreciate the continued engagement and support of the Lawrence Park community throughout this process and will continue to share updates on the LPCI New Field FAQ webpage. 

Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interviews - Thursday, November 6
We will be holding Parent-Teacher Interviews at the school on Thursday, November 6th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm. You will be able to schedule your Parent-Teacher Interviews online. Appointments can be booked between October 29th at 8:00 am to November 5th at 11:00 pm. Please see below for instructions.

Special Schedule for the day for students and staff:
Pd 1 – 9:00-9:40AM
Pd 2 – 9:45-10:30AM
Pd 3 – 10:35-11:15AM
Pd 4 – 11:20-12:00PM
Lunch – 12:00-1:00PM

Instructions for booking interviews:
1. Prepare a list with the names of each teacher you would like to meet.
2. Go to the Lawrence Park scheduling website at https://parentinterview.com/s/lpci
3. Enter your child's 9-digit student number and click "Sign In".
4. Fill in your contact information and click "Continue to Make Appointments".
5. Click on the name of a teacher with whom you wish to schedule an appointment.
6. Click on an "Available" time at which you wish to meet with that teacher.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until you have scheduled all the teachers you wish to see.
8. Click on "My Schedule" (top left of the page).
9. Print out, email or copy down your schedule.

Should you wish to cancel an appointment you have made, click on "Cancel" beside the meeting you wish to have removed from your schedule. If you experience any difficulty using the service, please email support@parentinterview.com. Should you wish to have a virtual or phone interview with your child’s teacher(s), please reach out to them directly to schedule a mutually agreeable date and time. We look forward to speaking with you.

Semester 1 Midterm Report Cards
Semester One Midterm report cards will be sent out to Parents/Guardians and Students via School Messenger on Nov 13th. Instructions on how to open the password protected files will be included in the message.

Please Pay SAC Fees
There are still many students who have not paid their Student Activity Fees. Please ensure you pay the SAC fee of $60.00 using School Cash Online. This fee covers a Student Card, Yearbook, and many student activities throughout the school year. If you haven't yet registered, please visit https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com to get started.

Special Education and Inclusion Update
The Special Education and Inclusion Department is looking forward to supporting your child to have a rich and successful year at LP. 

• Please continue to return IEP Consultation Forms. All students that have an IEP received TWO copies of their IEP over the past two weeks. Please return 1 copy signed back to Room 111a @ LP ASAP for our records.

• New Medical information (Psychological Assessments)  will be reviewed at our monthly IST (In School Service) meetings. Parents/guardians will be contacted shortly afterwards by the Special Education Department regarding next steps. 

TDSB Guide to Special Education and Inclusion Resource
Please take a moment to review the TDSB Guide to Special Education and Inclusion Resource for Parents.  Please take a moment to review the  November 2025 Parent_Legal Guardian Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter. If you have specific questions or concerns, please reach out to our head of Special Education, Janet Hanway Fleming at janet.hanwayfleming@tdsb.on.ca

News from MUSIC
Mark your calendars! Our first concert of the year, Winter Musicale, takes place on Thursday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. The evening will feature performances by Concert Band, Junior Band, Symphonic String, Junior String, Concert Choir, House Band, and Stage Band. It will be an unforgettable night celebrating our talented student musicians. More details will be shared in the coming weeks. Music Course Fees: All members of the Music Department are asked to pay a $50 ensemble fee per year. This fee applies per student, regardless of the number of music classes or co-curricular ensembles they participate in. Funds help support the purchase of music scores and technology, the hiring of accompanists and guest clinicians, and participation and transportation costs for festivals across Canada. Students or families with financial concerns are encouraged to speak privately with their child’s music teacher to discuss available support.

K-12 Cyber Awareness Month – Resources for Schools and Families
Cyber awareness resources are available to support schools and families in promoting online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. The new K-12 Cyber Awareness Month website offers easy-to-use tools and information for educators, students, and caregivers. These resources are designed to encourage safe and responsible technology use across the TDSB community.

Police Reference Check for Volunteers at LPCI
Please see the information on online direct/process with Toronto Police Service (TPS) since September 2023 in regards to any volunteer positions at Lawrence Park C.I. 

• Refer to process/guide for details which includes the web link and code, below also that was recently sent out to all schools;

• Kindly provide the code to potential volunteers (i.e. Toronto residents as approved by your school) who are applying for their respective VSC directly with Toronto Police Services:

  • Weblink : https://www.tps.ca/services/police-record-checks/

  • TDSB Code: 202309TPSOND7EFC

When sending the VSC/Level 3 please include the following declaration:

• “I, (enter your full legal name) confirm the attached document is the scanned version of the original and it has not been altered in any way.”

Reporting An Absence

• TDSB is offering a more efficient way for parents and caregivers to report all student absences, late arrivals, or future absences by using the School Messenger app. You can also report by calling the school messenger portal at 1-833-250-2290. All attendance being reported before 9:00AM must be done using School Messenger. You no longer need to call the school directly. 

• Attendance will be taken in each class. As always, student presence and active participation will lead to success.

• Safe Arrivals calls home will be made during Period 1 for students who have not yet arrived at school. For lates and absences in Periods 2-4, Safe Arrivals calls will be made in the evening. 

• Please call the school office for all student absences or use the School Messenger App (more info in parent section of this newsletter). Students must sign out at the main office if they are leaving during school hours and must have permission from a parent/guardian if they are under 18 years old.

School Calendar and Vacation Planning 2025-26

The 2025-26 School Calendar is now available on the TDSB website. Please click here for PA day and  holiday dates. Calendar items specific to Lawrence Park can be viewed on the main page of our school website linked here.  A reminder that vacations are not considered a legitimate absence from instructional days or Exam days. Every effort should be made to avoid scheduling family vacations during school time. In the event of a missed evaluation due to a family vacation, teachers are not required to provide an alternative form of evaluation or Exam and a mark of zero may be assigned.

Steps to Address Questions and Concerns
Below is the best way to talk to us, and who you should reach out to and when. You can review steps to take when addressing a question or concern here: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Contact-Us/Steps-to-Address-Questions-Concerns 

Request a Guidance Appointment - Students are also welcome to drop in to guidance or email their counsellor directly.

Guidance Google Classroom
All students have been invited to their grade’s Guidance Google Classroom. We will post information in your grade’s Google Classroom about volunteer opportunities, post-secondary pathways, scholarship opportunities, and more. Be sure to check it regularly.  

New!: Full Disclosure Date (also known as Marks Maintain After Date)
Grade 11 and grade 12 students are reminded to keep in mind the full disclosure date. This is the last day to drop a course without the mark appearing on your permanent transcript. If you withdraw from a course after the Full Disclosure date, the mark for that dropped course will appear on your transcript.
The full disclosure date for semester 1 grade 11 or grade 12 courses is November 20, 2025. Please speak to your guidance counsellor for more information. 

New!: TDSB Elearning- Semester 2
Registration for the 2025/2026 Semester 2 e-Learning Day School will tentatively open on Wednesday, November 12 at 10 AM.
Please note: Students are not enrolled in courses until their course request has been approved by their home school Guidance Counsellors. Please click here for further information regarding eLearning.

New!: TDSB Night School- Semester 2
Registration for the 2025/2026 Semester 2 Night School will tentatively open on November 18 at 10 AM. All courses will be offered remotely. Students must have cameras on during remote synchronous learning. Please note: Students are not enrolled in courses until their course request has been approved by their home school Guidance Counsellor. Please click here for further information regarding eLearning.

New!: Take Our Kids to Work Day- FINAL REMINDER
Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTWD) is taking place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. It is an experiential learning opportunity for Grade 9 students across Canada offering them the chance to see the world of work firsthand, explore a variety of careers and sectors, and look at what skills are important to thrive in the world of work.  Grade 9 students will have the opportunity to shadow a parent/guardian or another adult approved by their parent/guardian on November 5.  Parents will need to submit an excused absence for their child, if your child is participating in TOKTWD with them.  Please use the Parent/Guardian Consent Form provided by The Students Commission of Canada. Students need to submit a completed and signed consent form by Monday, November 3, 2025 to the drop off box in the Guidance Office.

Post-Secondary Planning
Thank you to all parents, caregivers, and students who attended our post-secondary evening on October 10. If you missed it, please refer to our Post Secondary Information Quick Reference guide.
The Ontario College Application Portal is now open for applications to the 2026–2027 academic year. Students will be able to explore programs, apply, and begin planning their postsecondary journey at that time. We encourage you to mark this important date as you support your students.

New!: The following Universities & Colleges will be visiting LP in November

Scholarships
Scholarship Information- Grade 12 students: Check out the latest scholarship information. Be mindful of upcoming deadlines! Continue to check the Grade 12 Google Classroom for new and updated scholarships available. 

University of Toronto-Wolf Scholars- Wolf Scholars is a transformative scholarship program designed to develop Canada's next generation of thoughtful builders, innovators, and leaders. Submit your draft application to LP guidance by October 30, 2025. 

Student Support
Peer tutor request - Peer tutors are also available for drop in sessions on Monday and Wednesdays at lunch in Room 103.

Shad Canada- 2026
Attention grade 10 and 11 students! A representative from Shad Canada will be at LP on November 12 at lunch to answer any questions you might have about the program.  The application deadline is January 5, 2026. See their website for more details about the program and application process.

Further Information
Please refer to the LPCI guidance website for more information about general guidance information (ie. scholarship opportunities) and various opportunities for students (ie. volunteer, academic). 

New!: 🎉Library Update – We’re Open! 🎉
We’re beyond excited to announce that the Library Learning Commons renovation is officially complete — and the doors are open to everyone! Step into your new warm, welcoming and innovative hub, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection for the entire school community. Whether you're looking for a cozy corner to read, a collaborative zone to work with classmates, or access to enhanced resources to support learning, the new library has it all. Come explore, discover, recharge and make this vibrant space your own. Let’s celebrate this exciting new chapter together — show your Panther Pride and be part of the new revitalized Library energy!

📚 Happy Reading, Panthers! 📚

Library Newsletter

Library Update   

The Library Learning Commons is open! We are in the final stages of a complete revitalization! Our goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and innovative hub for the entire school—a dynamic partner in teaching and learning. The new space will offer enhanced resources and flexible learning areas designed to support your students. Come and check out this amazing new place to study, read, and connect! Show your Panther Pride and get excited for your new Library! Happy Reading Everyone!

If you have any questions about sports teams at LP please contact karen.daigle@tdsb.on.ca or doug.hunnisett@tdsb.on.ca  We would be happy to answer any questions you have. 

New!:Sr Boys Rugby team
Congratulations to the Sr Boys Rugby team for winning the City Championship last week. They were invited to compete in the Henry Street Invitational University Showcase as a result. We are very proud of all your hard work boys! 

New!:Girls Field Hockey Team
Congratulations to the Girls Field Hockey Team for winning the City Championship 4-0 against Sir John A MacDonald this week. The team will head to London Ontario next week to compete at OFSAA. Good luck on the provincial stage ladies! LP is proud of you! 

New!:LPAC and Parent Council 

LPAC and Parent Council are happy to report that the Homecoming Harvest Bowl raised $816.00 for the Daily Bread Food Bank as well as our non-perishable food donations. Thank you to everyone for coming out to support our school, the food bank and a huge thank you to our major sponsor City Market and The Friendly Butcher for the food donations. 

Athletic Council Social Media

Follow the Athletic Council on Instagram: @lpciathletics for up to date information about athletics at LP!

School isn't only about the classes! LPCI has many clubs and councils. Click on the link to get more information! https://sites.google.com/student.tdsb.on.ca/lpclubscouncils/home 

School Council Fundraising Campaign
We’re kicking off our School Council Direct Donation Campaign to raise funds that will make a real difference in our students’ day-to-day LP experience. What YOUR donations made possible last year:
✅ Opened the Digital Innovation Spark Hub
✅ Contributions to the new library renovations and creation of a student wellness lounge
✅ Supported 12+ projects across academics, sports, music, arts, and clubs through our Student Enrichment Program
✅ Purchased a new portable PA system and personalized tent for home and away school events

This year, we need your help again! Our fundraising goal is $20,000.Donations will support another 10-25 school initiatives through our Student Enrichment Program AND help us:
🔬 Upgrade science/STEM labs
💻 Replace and update outdated student technology

How to give:
Donations are voluntary and collected via School Cash Online until November 15th
We suggest $40 per family (but every gift matters!)
Tax receipts provided for all donations

👉 Click here to donate today

2025-2026 School Council Executive Team
Please see HERE for the newly announced LPCI School Council

School Council Social Media
Follow the Parent Council: Instagram: @lpciparentcouncil

Online: The LPAA website https://www.lpcialumni.com/ 

On Facebook
The LPAA is at https://www.facebook.com/groups/LPCI75th/. Lawrence Park Collegiate 1983 is at https://www.facebook.com/groups/68735842927. Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute Over 30! is moderated by Ara Yeremian and can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lpciover30

Instagram
LPAA’s Instagram account is @LPCIAlumni.

Contacts
Something to say to the LPAA – want to get involved - want to publicize an alumni relevant event – want to be a class rep? Info@lpcialumni.com.