Dear LPCI Community:

I hope you and your family are well.

Join Us for the Final LPCI School Council Meeting of the Year!

Our last LPCI School Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 17 - refreshments at 6:45 PM, with the meeting beginning at 7:00 PM, in person in the Library. 

School Councils play a vital role in shaping the school community, fostering strong home-school partnerships, and amplifying parent voices. This final meeting is a chance to reflect, celebrate, and begin building momentum for a successful 2025–2026 school year. 

We are especially grateful for the incredible leadership and dedication of Marni Shulman and Lana Sheinbaum, whose guidance has made LPCI’s School Council such a positive and supportive force. 

We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please contact the school or reply to this email.

Have a great weekend,

Michael Griesz, Principal

New!: LPCI Relay for Life

A huge congratulations to the LP Relay for Life leadership team and participants for shattering the previous year's fundraising record!  Relay for Life is a fundraising event that benefits the Canadian Cancer Society in its efforts to find a cure for cancer.  Currently, the LP Relay for Life fundraising total stands at just under $30,000 as the team easily met the fundraising goal of $20,000.  It is the largest amount of money raised for an approved LP charity this year and the team is extremely proud of their accomplishments. The LP Relay for Life event was also a lot of fun despite the weather conditions.  Relay for Life participants enjoyed an amazing BBQ - special thanks to grillmasters Mr. Wong and Mr Lee for cooking over 200 burgers and hot dogs throughout the day.  The MC team of Emily Ledic and Ryan Tiltack did an amazing job hosting by highlighting the significance of this event and guiding students throughout the festivities.  Participants also enjoyed fun games and amazing music provided by Breanna Lazaro, Ryder James, and LP Rock Band "Sun Don't Shine", which included Sophia Calloway, Andrew Mark, Alex Goddard, Judah Guttman, and Miles Edward - Lovoie. A special shout out goes to the entire Relay for Life executive team led by Georgia Johnson and Tea Lepine.  Every member of the executive worked tirelessly ensuring the event was a success.  The event exemplified Panther Pride and showcased LP spirit to its fullest. As always, a huge thank you to School Council executives for helping run the registration process and serving the food to our participants. Even though LP Relay for Life 2025 is now over, there is still time to donate!  If you want to make a contribution to our event, please visit the school's website https://www.lawrenceparkcollegiateinstitute.ca and click on the top banner.  We are less than $500 away from reaching $30,000!

New!: Art News!!!!

SCARVES FOR SALE!!! Purchase available on School Cash On linerevised on School Cash OnLine  and New Inventory has arrived! Our wonderfully talented students have created some beautiful scarves. The artists behind these beautiful designs are Joelle Tse (GR12) Tiger Scarf and  and (GR11) creative team April Ballestrin, Lily Bosnar Willilams, and Charlotte Rowand, Architecture Scarf. They are 100% Habotai Silk. These scarves will be available in 3 sizes, 16" by 16", 26" by 26" and 36" by 36". Scarves for Sale Monday June 9th in front of Guidance.  You can preorder with Cash on Line  or Pay in person.  The designers are also taking orders. 

New!: TDSB Summer Well-Being Guide

As the school year comes to a close, families may feel a mix of excitement and the need for extra support. The TDSB Summer 2025 Well-Being Guide is here to help, offering culturally responsive and identity-affirming resources to support the mental well-being of both students and families throughout the summer.

From mindfulness practices and creative activities to physical movement and access to local programs, the guide includes a wide range of tools to help every family enjoy a healthy, balanced summer. To ensure accessibility and inclusion, the guide is available in the TDSB’s top 22 spoken languages. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at mentalhealthandwellbeing@tdsb.on.ca.

New!: TEDxYouth@LPCI

A huge congratulations again to our speakers who showcased their amazing TEDx Talks at our event on Wednesday April 23rd!  Here are the links to their TEDx Talks. If you couldn't see them live, now's your chance!

Alec Boston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W0Rj7cdRHo8QUfKo0eWEM 

Zane Kay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aKVjMvmK_0 

Anahid Aradkian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia-toHg_q1o

Otis Sanderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W0Rj7cdRHo 

Trinity Timms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz2dJGm_yPI

Rhea Grover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7MQD1wLrRM

New!: Pride Month - Equity Council June 11th

Happy Pride! In honour of Pride Month, Equity Council will be handing out candy at the display case to anyone dressed in pride colours.

New!: Yearbook Distribution and Tutorial Afternoon

We will be having a special schedule on Friday June 13 to distribute student yearbooks and give an opportunity for students to speak to their teachers about end of year assessments.  All four classes will be held in the morning, with an extended lunch for yearbook distribution.  Teachers will be available during the tutorial afternoon on a drop in basis as students have an opportunity to ask questions prior to their exams and meet with teachers regarding summative work. 

New!: Chromebooks

If you are graduating LP this year and participated in the 1:1 Chromebook Distribution program in your Grade 9 year, you will be required to return your devices prior to graduation.  Please drop off devices with charging cords to the main office starting Monday June 9th between the hours of 8:30-3:30. It is very important you complete the Chromebook return procedure prior to leaving LP.

New!: Grad Cap and Gown Distribution for Commencement

Grad caps and gowns will be distributed after school from June 10-12 prior to the Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday June 25.  Students may keep their caps, but gowns MUST be returned on the day following the Commencement ceremony.  Please see the Grade 12 Guidance Google Classroom post for the link to complete a grad survey and submit size information.  Please come to room 102 at 3:15 PM on your assigned day. Tuesday, June 10 - A - G (Ms. Teh); Wednesday, June 11 - H - N (Ms. Sacks); Thursday, June 12 - O - Z (Ms. Meyer).

Summer opportunity for Community Service Hours in French through CPF!

Our Toronto Midtown West Chapter of Canadian Parents for French (CPF), is looking for some youth leaders. Students can complete their community hours in French by volunteering as Youth Leaders at a French Day Camp this summer at Winchester Jr. & Sr. School from July 14 to 25th.  If you want more information, please contact Mme Benais at:  marie-helene.benais@tdsb.on.ca

Exam Prep and Culminating Support

Our dedicated staff is working hard to support students during this crucial period. We are offering a variety of lunch sessions, including exam study skills, focused culminating support in many subject areas and stress and time management. Details can be found on our exam website under the Lunch and Learn tab.

June Exam Schedule

You can find the final exam schedule on our exam website.  Please visit https://sites.google.com/tdsb.on.ca/lawrenceparkci/home and look under the ‘exam schedule’ tab. Please also see the ‘resources’ section for LPCI procedures and expectations on absences and missed exams. For a direct link to the June exam schedule, please see HERE. Please note: Grade 12 exams will take place the afternoons of June 16 and 17. Staff will be available to support other students through tutorials in the afternoon. Students who choose to study at home will be expected to check in with their teachers for afternoon attendance.

Moratorium Period - June 12-17, 2025

During the moratorium period of four school days prior to the scheduled final exam days, there will be no:

• excursions;

• projects or assignments for students writing an examination;

• culminating activities for students writing an examination.

Homework that is considered to be part of the systematic review and examination preparation process (such as review quizzes, sample examination questions, or practice tests) and that do not count for marks, may be assigned during the moratorium period.  If there are no scheduled written examinations in the subject, in-class culminating activities will continue during the moratorium.

EQAO Math Assessment - Grade 9 for Semester 2

The grade 9 Math EQAO assessment for semester 2 will take place in June. It is worth 10% of the overall grade 9 Math course mark (MTH1W1/5). To ensure you're well-prepared for the upcoming assessment, a mandatory preparation class will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, during your regular Grade 9 Math class (MTH1W1/5). This important session will provide you with hands-on experience using the online EQAO platform on TDSB Chromebooks. You'll also have the opportunity to practice with sample Math EQAO questions, which you can preview HERE on the EQAO website. Following the preparation class, the Grade 9 Math EQAO assessment will take place over two sessions, both during your regular math periods:

• Session 1: Wednesday, June 11th (Day 1)

• Session 2: Thursday, June 12th (Day 2)

Attendance at both assessment sessions is required for completion. Students, please bring your fully charged TDSB Chromebook, if you have one, to your Math classes on Tuesday (June 10th), Wednesday (June 11th), and Thursday (June 12th).  If you need any special accommodations, please talk to your grade 9 Math teacher or Mr. Ho, the ACL of Math, by Wednesday (June 4th) so we can arrange the accommodations for you on the EQAO days.

Self-Service Password Reset

In an effort to protect TDSB student accounts and increase security, IT Services is requesting we advise all students to register for Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR). This tool allows students to reset their passwords at home or school anytime, using any device connected to the Internet, without the assistance of staff. The SSPR tool is only available to students in Grades 5 through 12. Many of you have not registered for SSPR. This video demonstrates how students can register for SSPR. Additional information on using SSPR is available on ServiceIT. If you have any questions with regard to this notification, please contact School Community IT Support for assistance with SSPR.

Lawrence Park CI Website

Hey, check out the new Lawrence Park CI website @ www.lawrenceparkcollegiateinstitute.ca. Check out the latest news and events happening at LP!  We'll also be posting photos and videos on everything LP on our site - from LP TV segments to event highlights!  Be a part of our online school community!

New!: 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. Please note that we will be scheduling final Exams and culminating activities for the 2025-26 school year in both January and June. 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.

New!: Semester 2 OSSLT Results

Students who wrote the OSSLT in their English class this spring received their results this week from their English teacher.

Commencement Ticket Update

The Commencement Ceremony for the Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute Graduating Class of 2025 will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Parkview Manor, 55 Barber Greene Road, North York, Ontario, M3C 2A1.

After the ceremony, the LPCI Staff and School Council would like to invite you to a reception in the hall.

Please note that the fee for the ceremony is $25.00 per ticket and must be bought online by the end of today, Friday, June 6, 2025 to guarantee these seats.  Due to the large number of students graduating this year, we are obliged to limit the number of guests to a maximum of two for each graduating student.

Waiting list: After all the graduating students have had the opportunity to purchase tickets, we will determine if there are additional tickets that can be sold.   To request additional tickets, please use the link below to complete the form.

https://forms.gle/r8fJhymxuxmMNH698

Please note: there are no guarantees for any extra tickets when completing the form. We will begin communicating with families who have requested additional tickets during the week of June 9.

If you have any concerns, including payment constraints, please contact Vice Principal Emily Saylor at 416 393 9500, extension 20012 or email emily.saylor@tdsb.on.ca. 

New!: Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter Parents/Guardians - Month of June

Please see the June 2025 (Parent/Guardian) Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter.  All newsletters for parents/guardians/caregivers can be found on the external TDSB site. 

Absence from Exams and Final Evaluations

Absence from a Culminating Activity Evaluation: 

Culminating activities are completed toward the end of a course and are part of the student’s 30% final evaluation.  Culminating activities and examinations carry the same importance and the same attendance requirement. Thus, attendance during culminating activities is mandatory. Some courses have culminating activities that take place over several days.

If a student misses a culminating activity, the student will receive a mark of “0”.  In the event that a student is too ill to complete a culminating activity, the parent/guardian must provide medical documentation of the illness.  The parent/guardian is asked to contact the school before the culminating activity due date. The parent/guardian will be given the LPCI ‘Missed Evaluation’ Form to be completed by a medical doctor and submitted within two days of the missed culminating activity.

Family vacations are not considered excused absences and as such, students are expected to be in class for all culminating activities.

If satisfactory documentation of the illness is provided on the Missed Evaluation Form, the culminating activity may be rescheduled. Otherwise, the student will receive a mark of “0”.

Absence from a Final Examination: 

Exam dates and times for all courses are set out in the exam schedule which has been distributed to students and parents/guardians. We are not able to accommodate any changes to the Exam Schedule or requests to write an exam at a date/time other than the scheduled date/time shown.

Students are urged to check their exam schedule carefully. If a student misses an exam because of misreading the schedule, the student will receive a mark of “0”.

In the event that a student is too ill to write a final exam, the parent/guardian must provide documentation of the illness. The parent/guardian is asked to contact the school before the Exam is written. The parent/guardian will be given the Lawrence Park CI ‘Missed Evaluation’ form to be completed by a medical doctor and submitted within two days of the missed exam.

Family vacations are not considered excused absences and as such, students are expected to be in attendance for all examinations.

If satisfactory documentation of the illness is provided on the missed evaluation form, an alternative evaluation may be scheduled. Students granted an alternative evaluation will receive a mark of “0” until they complete the alternative examination.

Late Arrivals During an Exam: 

Each student is given a copy of the Exam Schedule at least two weeks before the examination. Punctuality is expected. Students who arrive late will be admitted to the exam up to one hour after the exam begins, but will not receive extra time.

Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty: 

Any student found copying from someone and/or in possession of notes or materials not permitted in the Exam Room will be deemed cheating. Electronic devices are not permitted in the exam room unless permission has been granted from the Vice-Principal (ie. electronic translation devices). Students using electronic devices during Exams to download or share information will be deemed to be cheating. This is a serious offence and may lead to a mark of “0”.

TDSB Guide to Special Education and Inclusion Resource

Please take a moment to review the TDSB Guide to Special Education and Inclusion resource. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vS9iRFwtww1zR6UiNUmBTPU90kJzjFhM3S-3eqeWpZ9IcOXeUyKjdaXQy7NyQLI0g/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p1

Steps to Address Questions and Concerns

Below is the best way to talk to us, and who you should reach out to and when (Please also refer to the TDSB Parent Concern Protocol (PR505) for more information):

Step 1 - Classroom Teacher

• Any questions about the classroom

• Classroom rules and consequences

• Homework and assignments

Step 2 - School Principal

• Concerns about an individual school

• Student registration

• Student schedules

• Student suspensions

• School Council

• Code of Conduct

• Safety and security

• Budget and fundraising

• Report card concerns

• Homework and assignments

Step 3 - School Superintendents

• Alternate attendance request        

• Suspension appeals

Step 4 - Trustees

• Concerns about your community

• Ideas and suggestions for the Board

• Board policies under review

• Items on Board Agendas

• Board budget

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.

School Council Website Address

The school council has a new website at a new address: www.lpschoolcouncil.ca.

School Council Social Media

Follow the Parent Council: Instagram: @lpciparentcouncil.

Athletic Banquet- June 12th 6pm @ The Crooked Cue

Banquet tickets are on sale now on school cash online. Ticket sales will close Sunday at midnight. We can’t wait to celebrate our successes and recognize our amazing teams, coaches and support staff at the banquet. 

Athletic Council Social Media

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

Thank you!

With Spring sports season wrapping up I wanted to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for your continued support of LP Athletics. We had a fantastic year in sport and that’s thanks to your amazing athletes and our wonderful coaches. Can’t wait to do it all again next year! 

Announcement about LPCI Alumni Association

Many thanks to Amanda Walton, LPCI ’81, for her many years of leadership, dedication, persistence and thoughtful approach as head of the LPCIAA committee. Amanda has guided the volunteers through setting up this group, starting the Alumni Association Award and she was the lead on the school's 75th anniversary celebrations. This is a legacy of which she can be very proud. A collective voice of THANK YOU to Amanda from all of us.

We’re thrilled to announce Marilyn Horrick and Debbie Dykes as the two new Co-Chairs of the Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute Alumni Association (LPCIAA) Committee. Marilyn (‘88) and Debbie (‘73), are both founding and current members of the LPCIAA committee.

Marilyn’s early days at Allenby and Glenview led to five formative years at LPCI. There, she developed her love of language, writing, music, leadership, and teamwork—skills that have carried her through her career in Toronto, her work supporting several not for profits and associations, and a lifelong connection to the LP community. A proud alumna who has co-chaired multiple reunions for the Class of ‘88, Marilyn is passionate about strengthening the bond between alumni, students, and the school. She’s excited for this opportunity to expand our community through Alumni engagement and celebrate the LP spirit we all share. 

Debbie went from John Ross Robertson, to Glenview (first group to do both years) to Lawrence Park. She thoroughly enjoyed five great years of education at LP delivered by awesome teachers and administrators. Debbie lives and works in Victoria, BC as a Teacher on Call after retiring from full time in the gym/classroom. She has been on LP ‘73 reunion committees up to and including the recent 50th celebrations. Debbie is keen to foster the connection between past and present LPCI community members. She wishes all the best to current students and staff, and kudos to 2025 Grads. Give a cheer for the good old gold and blue!!

Online

The LPAA website is up and running, but still a work in progress. You can find it at https://www.lpcialumni.com/. Perhaps the biggest initiative continues to be getting every Robur and commencement program uploaded to the site. Alumnus Nancy Hamparian has been the driver of the initiative, but with some encouragement from Principal Griesz, we now have about a dozen student volunteers working on website projects. Relevant to us, the 1979, 1980 and 1910 Roburs are online. 1982 and 1983 are in the works.

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. Any questions or comments about what I’ve written here? Shoot me an email don@perrylaw.ca. 

Library Learning Commons

Please see our LPCI Library Learning Commons Website. Please join with the Google classroom with the code 2mvgxib

Library Social Media

Follow the Library on Instagram: lpci.library

Follow the Library on X: @LPCIlibrarylife

Library Further Information

Please refer to the LPCI Library page from the main LPCI website for more information about general Library information.

Library Teacher-Librarian Contact information

Julia Zwaan (ACL Library & Special Projects)

julia.zwaan@tdsb.on.ca

416.393.9500 extension 20010

Adam Solakis (ACL English)

adam.solakis@tdsb.on.ca

416.393.9500 extension 20010

Guidance Google Classroom

Students are reminded to check their guidance Google Classroom for important updates, including post-secondary information, volunteer opportunities, and more. 

Guidance Appointments  

Please use this link to request a guidance appointment.

Guidance Exam Prep sessions

Guidance counsellors, peer tutors and student success teachers are available to support with exam culminating activity and exam preparation. Click on the link here for more information about each available session. 

Summer School - TDSB E-Summer

Registration for TDSB E-Summer is now open! TDSB E-Summer will only be offering grade 11 and grade 12 courses. Students must submit parent/guardian approval form to complete their registration. 

Program Dates: 

July Session July 2 to July 25 -Registration is now closed

August Session July 28 to Aug 22- Registration closes July 3

Please note that although e-Summer courses are asynchronous, they are not self-paced courses. Assignments and evaluations are to be completed and submitted according to the due dates established in the course outline.  Students are expected to log in and commit 6-7 hours daily to engage in and complete work independently.

TDSB Summer School - Continuing Education

Registration for TDSB Summer School- Registration closes June 17

Program Dates: July 2-25, 2025

Learning model: synchronous

• Remote - live & synchronous learning Gr 9 & 10 courses only

• In Person - various locations - Gr 9-12 courses

• Remote Credit Recovery -Gr. 9-12 courses

**Civics/Careers is ONLY offered through Con-Ed during July** 

Post-Secondary Information

There will be several Ontario University Info events for which participants must sign up ahead of time. Please see below for more information regarding the Ontario Universities’ Fair and virtual information sessions. 

Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF)

• September 27-28, 2025, 9:30 am to 5 pm daily, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building.

• New: University presentation rooms are back for 2025! Check the OUEvents website later this summer for more information and schedules.

• How to Prepare for the OUF

Virtual Information Sessions

• September 16, from 6 to 8 pm (ET), and November 10, from 5 to 7 pm (ET).

• Event schedules will be posted closer to the dates of each event.

• How to Prepare for the virtual Information Sessions

Learn more about each event: ouevents.ca

Scholarships and Opportunities 

There are several scholarship opportunities posted on grade 11 and grade 12 Google Classrooms. Below are some opportunities we would like to highlight.

The Black Foundation of Community Networks

The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) are happy to share that the 2025-2026 BFCN Scholarships & Awards application cycle is now live! BFCN will once again be awarding six $1000 scholarships and awards to Black students pursuing post-secondary education in accredited Canadian institutions. All online applications and supporting documents must be submitted by July 31, 2025. 

Click below to learn more and apply for the 14th Annual BFCN Scholarships https://bit.ly/BFCNScholarships2025 

Click below to learn more and apply for the 11th Annual BFCN Aim 2 Achieve Awards https://bit.ly/BFCNAim2AchieveAwards2025

Please click here to access the Black Foundation of Community Networks scholarship directory. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Check out the volunteer hours available this month - there are lots of fun fairs and community activities! Check out your grade’s guidance Google Classroom for more information.