Welcome Back, Newburgh Families!
Principal Welcome
Dear Families,
I am so excited to welcome new and returning students back to school on September 3, 2025. The team at Newburgh PS has been working hard behind the scenes to ensure a smooth start up to your child's school year and our school is sparkling thanks to the hard work of our custodial team. We are looking forward to a terrific year ahead!
I am honored to be returning as the Principal at Newburgh Public School. I look forward to beginning my 30th year in education with LDSB by connecting with families, learning with staff, supporting children, working with community partners and making Newburgh PS my second home. I whole-heartedly believe that strong home/school partnerships create a solid foundation for children's well-being. Together, as the caring adults in their lives, we can help them achieve their goals and reach their potential. I look forward to working with the dedicated staff at Newburgh PS, each of you, and your children.
Here's to a wonderful school year!
Jennifer Osborne, Principal
Newburgh Public School Staff 2025-2026
Principal Ms. Jennifer Osborne
Vice-Principal Mrs. Tanyelle VanderSchoor
Office Manager Mrs. Vicki Clement
JK/SK - Ms. L Birk / Ms. C. Shook
Grade 1/2 - Ms. H. Sutherland
Grade 2/3 - Ms. S. McEwen
Grade 4/5 - Ms. A. Morrow
Grade 5/6 - Ms. C. Caza
Grade 6/7/8 - Mr. T. Stone
French - Madame F. Moore
Student Support Teacher- Mrs. T. VanderSchoor
Planning Time Teacher- Ms. K. Tynski
Educational Assistant - Ms. C. Blanchard
Head Custodian - Ms. E. Hickey
Evening Custodian-Ms. S. Wood
*The class organization is based on spring projected enrollment from last spring. Changes in enrollment may affect this organization starting the third week of classes.
FIRST DAY IMPORTANT INFORMATIONWhen you are dropping off your child at school, please continue to do so at the gate in the north end gravel area. Additionally, new this year, students on car pick up and walking home will be dismissed from the gravel lot, rather than the front doors.
September Important Dates
Tuesday, September 2 - PA Day - no classes for students
Wednesday, September 3- First day of classes for students
Tuesday, September 9 - Karate begins
Wednesday, September 17 - School Advisory Council Meeting 6:15 @ NPS. Everyone is Welcome!
Thursday, September18 - Guitar Lessons begin
Thursday, September 25 - NPS Open House
Friday, September 26 - Picture Day
Tuesday, September 30 - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)
Time | Activity/learning block |
|---|---|
8:45 a.m. | Supervision begins on the yard |
9:00 to 10:40 a.m. | Learning block |
10:40 to 10:55 a.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
10:55 to 11:45 a.m. | Learning block |
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
12:45 to 2:25 p.m. | Learning block |
2:55 to 2:40 p.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
2:40 to 3:30 p.m. | Learning block |
Important Information
STUDENT MEDICAL PLANS
We ask families to notify the school about their child's emergency medical conditions and complete the Plans of Care linked below. Updated Plans of Care for students with existing medical conditions will be sent home with your child on the first day of school.
https://www.limestone.on.ca/medical-procedures
DATA VERIFICATION
Carefully review this information and make updates and/or corrections as necessary. Please return to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
STUDENT ACCIDENT PROTECTION PROGRAM
The Limestone District School Board makes available Student Accident Insurance. Various affordable plans are available. Parents may enroll on-line at www.insuremykids.com or by completing the Student Accident Insurance package and mailing it directly to the company. Please note: participation in extra-curricular athletic activities requires parent signature verifying student accident insurance coverage through some insurance carrier.
AGENDA BOOKS
Agendas are provided by the Newburgh Public School to students in all grades to help students stay organized and instill a sense of responsibility. The expectation is that students record their homework and important events in their agenda daily,. Each night parents should confirm that homework has been completed by signing. Teachers will check the agendas for correspondence from parents.
MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS!
Terry Langevin Educational Systems is offering classes starting on Tuesday, September 9th during the lunch break (11:45-12:45). Please contact the office for a registration package.
GUITAR LESSONS
Guitar lessons will resume at Newburgh and Centerville Public schools in September. Private 30 minute weekly lessons are being offered by experienced music teacher, Erika Hase. Lessons are $28. If interested text Erika Hase at (343)989-1579
BUS INFORMATION
Students may ride an alternate bus home to a friend’s house providing there is room on the bus and they have a note approved by the school. Please record in the agenda and include in your note the person’s name and address of the intended destination and bus number.
ALLERGEN AWARENESS
Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.
CPIC
If you intend to volunteer in any capacity this school year, please complete a CPIC via the OPP website. Please feel free to pick up a form from Mrs. Clement. It is free of charge if you are volunteering with the school.
TRI-BOARD TRANSPORTATION
If your child rides the bus, Tri-board should have sent confirmation of your child's route. If you were on a bus last year at the end of the year, you are set up for busing this year. You can also sign up for bus status alert emails at the Tri-board website to ensure you are notified of any late runs or cancelled routes.
If you are new to Centreville Public School and require transportation, you will need to fill out the bus form at https://triboard.ca
STUDENT ACCIDENT PROTECTION PROGRAM
The Limestone District School Board makes available Student Accident Insurance. Various affordable plans are available. Parents may enroll on-line at www.insuremykids.com or by completing the Student Accident Insurance package and mailing it directly to the company. Please note: participation in extra-curricular athletic activities requires parent signature verifying student accident insurance coverage through some insurance carrier.
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM
The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is committed to delivering health and physical education to all elementary students, using the Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8, 2019. LDSB is committed to building positive school cultures that support student achievement and wellness. The Exemption from Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction, Grades 1 to 8 Procedure (the “Procedure”) was developed in response to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) No. 162 which requires school boards to develop a procedure that allows for students to be exempted, at the request of their parents/guardians, from instruction related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations found in Strand D of the Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8, 2019 (the “Curriculum”). Classroom teachers will inform families of the timeline for delivering Strand D Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction, and an exemption letter will be provided. Below is a link to the expectations by grade.
Newburgh Pizza Days
Newburgh School will be offering pizza lunches a few times each month. Monies raised will go back to the school to support students. If you would like your child to participate, pizza can be ordered through School Day for $3.50.
When there is a tri-board announcement that all busses are cancelled in the Limestone District School Board and it falls on a hot lunch day, the hot lunch day will be rescheduled. If your child attends school on that day, please prepare them a lunch.
September 10 - September 24th orders due in School Day
September 17-October Pizza orders due in School Day
September 24 -Pizza Day
October 8- Pizza Day
October 22-Pizza Day
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
How To Report an Absence
Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; do not call the school to report an absence. If your child is going to be absent from learning, please ensure you use the Safe Arrival system to report the absence. If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. You cannot indicate a half day absence.
How to report your absence:
1. Toll-free telephone
- Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.
2. School Messenger App
- Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the SchoolMessenger website portal, or from within the LDSB mobile app.
- The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.
- Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.
3. SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal
Visit the SchoolMessenger website portal.
- The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.
- Select Attendance, then Report an Absence, and follow the prompts.
BACK TO SCHOOL QUESTIONS
DON'T FORGET YOU CAN ORDER NEWBURGH WEAR ALL YEAR LONG WITH THIS LINK
https://newburghpublicschool.entripyshops.com/
