Dear LP Parents, Guardians, Caregivers, and Students,

What a fantastic first week back at school! We're excited for the year ahead and all the opportunities it holds. We encourage all students to get involved and make the most of their time at LP. Whether it's joining one of our many clubs and councils, participating in athletics, or exploring the arts, there's something for everyone and now is the time to sign up!

Parents/Guardians: Please mark your calendars for our first School Council meeting on Monday, September 15. Details regarding the School Council Election are included below.

Important Reminder: Start-of-the-year forms were emailed to parents and guardians on Thursday, September 4, via Permission Click. It's crucial that these forms are completed annually for all students, so please take a moment to fill them out if you haven't already.

Finally, a huge shout-out to LP’s guidance team. Our counselors have been working hard to process course change requests. More information below. We appreciate your patience during this busy time.

As always, please reach out to us directly if there is something specific we can do to support your September transition back to school.

The newsletter is pasted below as well as attached as a PDF. Have a wonderful weekend.

Lorraine Sutherns

Principal

The EYE on LPCI September 5, 2025.pdf 

New!: Lockers will become available to choose on line according to the following schedule:
Monday, September 8 @ 8:00 am Grade 9
Tuesday, September 9  @ 8:00 am - Grade 10
Wednesday, September 10 @ 8:00 am Grade 11
Thursday, September 11 @ 8:00 am - Grade 12
You can access the website by going to the following website: https://lawrenceparkci.lockerassignment.com/. A combination lock is required. The Main Office sells combination locks for $6.00. Payment must be made through School Cash Online. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

New!: Student Council -- Spirit Week - September 15-19
As we start the new school year, we want you to bring LP spirit into the halls. Spirit week will kick off with an assembly and run from September 15-19.

New!: Student Council -- Student Price Cards (SPC) Do you want discounts at your favourite popular stores? Student Price Cards offer a 10% to 25% discount at a great number of restaurants and stores. SPC will be posted shortly on Cash Online and may be purchased until the end of October. Students should stay tuned for announcements regarding distribution days (at lunch in front of the Display case starting Oct. 1st).  A screenshot of the receipt will be needed to pick up the card. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Madame Benais at

Grade 9 Trip - Camp Robin Hood - September 16
We are very excited to bring all of our grade 9 students on a full day orientation and leadership excursion with the Lawrence Park Buddies to the Robin Hood Leadership Centre this year!  Buddies in collaboration with the Robin Hood staff will facilitate an exciting day of programming for our newest LP students! The program will help build community and support the transition to high school. Our students will work to form friendships through cooperation, problem-solving and trust.  The trip will take place on Tuesday September 16 (buses depart at 8:30AM and return at 3:30PM). Students will be provided with lunch as well as an end of day snack. Students should dress in activewear appropriate for outdoor activities and bring a water bottle.  Please look for permission forms and school cash online links for payment in your email inbox shortly.

School Photo Day - September 17
It is mandatory for all students to be photographed on Photo Day to receive their Student ID Cards, and be featured in our Yearbook. Student ID Cards will be digital. Instructions to register will follow photo day. Edge Imaging offers a variety of colour photograph packages which are outlined on their website - www.edgeimaging.com. On photo day, no order form or payment is due.

Start of School Information
Agenda App and Student Passwords

• Students should download the TDSB Connects App from the App Store or Google Play (free of charge). The TDSB Connects App will give students access to their Timetables, the daily school calendar, announcements, the Student Handbook/Credo, and a fillable agenda to populate with their own assignments and events. 

• Student password reset information is included here. 

  Outstanding Textbooks and School Materials

• Any unreturned textbooks, library books, or other loaned school materials should be returned to the Main Office as soon as possible. Thank you for your support in reducing the overall cost burden of replacing these valuable resources. 

  Code of Conduct

• Administration will be conducting Assemblies to outline school expectations on Friday, September 12.

• Students are expected to review the TDSB Code of Conduct and On-line Code of Conduct and abide by the rules and procedures outlined in those documents. 

• As we kick off the school year, let's all make a commitment to safety and respect. Please remember to treat one another with kindness, act with respect, and always prioritize making safe choices.

   Cell Phones

• Students in Grades 7 to 12: Personal mobile devices must be stored out of view and powered off or set to silent mode during instructional time, except when their use is explicitly permitted by the educator.

• If the educator sees a personal mobile device that is not stored out of view, they must require the device be handed in for the instructional period and the device must be placed, by the student, in a storage area in a location in the classroom designated by the educator.

• Please review the policy here.  

Attendance

• 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.

Calculator Policy 

The Mathematics and Science Departments at Lawrence Park Collegiate have standardized the type of calculators used in their courses for the new school year. This is, in an effort, to create a consistent learning environment for all of our students and to facilitate applicable skill development.  Students in all grades are required to use either Sharp EL-510RNB Scientific Calculator or Sharp EL-510RTB Scientific Calculator. This is the only type of calculator permitted on the evaluations and exams. Students are responsible for purchasing this calculator prior to their first Mathematics and/or
Science class in September. If you have a financial hardship in getting this type of calculator or have difficulties with accessing or using this type of calculator, please speak directly to Mr. Ho, the ACL of Math.  Please click here for more information on where this calculator can be purchased.

New!: Curriculum Night - September 25, 2025 

We are pleased to invite all families and caregivers to our annual Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Teachers, Guidance, Support Staff, and Administration will be on hand to help answer any questions you might have about your child’s experience at high school.

All NEW families are invited for a School Council Reception starting at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium Foyer – Entrance # 9. Please see next week’s Eye for the evening schedule and curriculum rotations - 6:30-8:00pm. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday, September 25.

New!: 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 review the following information with your child. We look forward to your cooperation and serving your child this wonderful school year.  

• Current Students with an IEP / Consultation Forms
  If your child has an IEP that is currently on file with the school, the yearly Consultation Forms (CF's) will be ready for pick-up in Room 306 on Monday Sept 8th between the hours of 8:30
  11:40 pm. Teachers have been notified to allow students to pick up their forms during class time. Please remind your child to check their email every day as this is how Special Education will connect with them to mitigate class interruptions. Any email correspondence from Special Education will have the word CONNECT in the subject line. Please have them respond to the email so that we can connect with them quickly to make arrangements for any meetings/inquiries. Please take the time to review the Consultation form with your child and add information deemed necessary to further support the aim of their IEP. Forms are due back to Room 306 between the hours of 8:30-11:40 pm on Friday Sept 12th at the latest.

• New Students
  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. 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

Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter – September 2025 Edition The September 2025 edition of the Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers is now available on the Special Education and Inclusion site! This monthly newsletter includes important updates, tips, and resources to support students with disabilities and special education needs. Previous newsletters can be accessed HERE. 

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.

Student Activity Fee
Students/parents/caregivers are asked to pay for the Student Activity Fee of $60.00 using School Cash Online starting in early September.  If you have not already registered for School Cash Online at your current school, please do so. Please visit https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com and select “Get Started Today” and complete the registration process. Once registered, you will receive email notifications when items become available online. The Student Package includes: a Student Card, a multitude of activities throughout the year, a Yearbook, and the online Agenda App (TDSB Connects). Please contact your child’s Vice Principal with any payment issues or concerns.

Start of Year Forms 2025-26
The Start of Year Forms were emailed out to parents/guardians on September 4th via Permission Click.  It is essential that these forms are completed annually for all students.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

Step 1 - Classroom Teacher
The first place to go about any classroom-related question or concern is your classroom teacher.
Step 2 - School Principal
If you would like more information or if you have questions that are beyond the classroom, talk to your school principal.
Step 3 - School Superintendents
Superintendents are responsible for a Network of Schools. They support school staff and can be contacted if you have questions that have not been answered>

New!: Course Changes
Thank you for your patience, as LPCI Guidance counselors continue to review course change requests. Please note:

• Students considering a course change for this year are kindly asked to complete the course change request form (with parent signature), which is available outside the guidance office. 

• Requests made through email will not be addressed to ensure all changes are properly considered and tracked. 

• Course change requests are subject to availability and not guaranteed as many courses are full. 

• If a change is possible, it will appear on TDSB Connects.

• LPCI Guidance will endeavour to fulfil course change requests that maintain full time status, work toward graduation requirements, or maintain post-secondary eligibility. 

• Preferential course requests cannot be accommodated, including teacher requests, friend requests, or section changes. 

• Please continue to follow your timetable on TDSB Connects. 

• The final day for a course change request is September 12, 2025. 

New!: TDSB e-Learning
Semester 1 2025-26 e-Learning Day school registration is now open and will close on September 18 at 4:00PM. There are a variety of grade 11 and grade 12 courses offered through the e-Learning Day School program. For more information regarding course offerings, registration steps (including Parent/Caregiver and Guidance Counsellor approval) and FAQ click here. Students must submit signed Parent/Caregiver approval to the guidance office. 

New!: TDSB Continuing Education-Night School
Registration for TDSB Night school is now open and will close on September 19 at 10:00AM. In-person and remote night school course options are available to all high school students with current prerequisites. All courses run two nights per week: either on Monday AND Wednesday or Tuesday AND Thursday. Attendance is mandatory from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. For more information regarding course options and registration steps, please click here. 

New!: Summer school report cards
If you completed a summer school course outside of the TDSB, please ensure the guidance office receives an original copy of your report card so we can add the course to your high school transcript. 

New!: Loran Award applications now open!
Once again this year Loran is offering as many as 36 Loran Awards to graduating high school students entering university in the Fall of 2026 who demonstrate strength of character, a deep commitment to service, and intrinsic leadership potential. Applications will be accepted from now until Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at noon. The only award of its kind in Canada, Loran Scholars benefit from a leadership-enrichment program, financial support, diverse opportunities for experiential learning, and a long-term supportive community of peers and mentors, renewable over four years of undergraduate studies. In addition to naming 36 Loran Scholars, there will be more than $400,000 in additional one-time awards to 54 Loran Finalists and 70 Loran Provincial & Territorial recipients. Because there are so many opportunities for young people to succeed in our selection process, applying is always worth the effort! Students are invited to register for one of the student webinars for interested applicants where they can learn more about the Loran Award and hear from Loran alumni firsthand:

• Session 1 for Students Interested in Applying (English)
  Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. ET

• Session 2 for Students Interested in Applying (English)
  Thursday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m. ET

Students may now access the online application system at apply.loranscholar.ca. 

New! Save the Date!
Lawrence Park Post Secondary Information evening will be Wednesday October 8 from 6:30-8:00PM. Stay tuned for more information!

New!: Ontario Universities Info

Ontario Universities' Info (OUInfo) 2026 is live!

OUInfo is the only resource that is updated directly by the Ontario universities, making it a reliable one-stop shop for information. Find and compare Ontario university programs, research residences, scholarships, admission requirements and more. Be sure to check out the enhanced search capabilities and easier-to-find links to OUEvents, Get Ready: Resources to Help You Prepare for University and other frequently visited links!

Universities update OUInfo throughout the year, so remember to check back regularly.

New!: Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF)

The Ontario Universities’ Fair will take place on September 27-28, 2025, from 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building. The advantages of attending the fair include:

• Gathers Ontario's universities in 1 place

• Once-a-year, free event where attendees can talk directly with university representatives at their booths and attend presentations

• Quiet spaces, a multi-faith space and a daily smudging ceremony will be available

• For more information and to register for OUF events, click here. 

New!: Ontario Colleges Information

There will not be an Ontario Colleges Fair this year; however, students and families are invited to attend local college information program tours. Don’t miss out on an awesome opportunity to meet with college reps and get the information you need to make your decision about postsecondary education.

• Learn about all kinds of careers and the programs that will lead you into them

• Discover unique programs that are only offered at Ontario’s colleges

• Learn about pathways between college and university

• Get all the information on how and when to apply

• Ask questions about campus life, housing and student services

• Get great advice on how to pay for your college education

• Events in the GTA are taking place the week of October 13-17

• Please click here for the events schedule and more information.

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 Newsletter
Newsletter Update for the Eye for September 6th

New!:  Library Update   

We are thrilled to announce that the Library Learning Commons is 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.  Get ready for an amazing new place to study, read, and connect! Show your Panther Pride and get excited for your new Library opening soon!  Happy Reading Everyone!

New!: Fall Teams 

Fall sports are getting underway at LP. Information about teams will be on the announcements and posted throughout the school on posters as well as on the athletics instagram. Each team typically has an information meeting where the coach will go over tryout information and permission forms etc. If your child misses the announcements they can be found in the TDSB connects app. 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.

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 

New!: School Council Elections 2025-2026 - September 15, 7:00PM, LPCI
School Councils are a great way for parents/guardians and caregivers to become engaged in the school. The purpose of the Council is “to improve student achievement and enhance the accountability of the education system to parents (Reg.612/2.1) through active parent engagement”. The first School Council meeting will be Monday, September 15 at 7pm (hybrid - in person and virtual - meeting link will be shared closer to the date).

Election of Council Parent/Guardian Representatives: All parents/guardians with children in our school are eligible to be elected for the school council.  A person is not qualified to be a parent member of council if they are employed at the school or employed elsewhere by the Board, unless he or she takes reasonable steps to inform people qualified to vote in the election of parent members of that employment. The School Council consists mostly of elected parents or guardians.  The Principal, Student and Staff representatives complete the council. Nomination forms (click on this link) are due no later than September 11, 2025. The list of candidates and brief biography will be posted on the school website under the School Council on September 12.

Elections Evening: Only parents/guardians of currently registered children attending LPCI can participate in the voting process. The elections shall be by secret ballot the evening of September 15, 7:00PM, at LPCI. Should only names be brought forward as many as vacancies, those individuals will be acclaimed. Successful candidates will be notified that evening and posted on the school website. For further information, please contact lorraine.sutherns@tdsb.on.ca. If you would like to learn more about LPCI School Council please see the website here: https://lpschoolcouncil.ca/council-members/

For a list of Parents/caregivers who have put their name forward for Council roles so far, please see HERE.

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.