Final Week of School – June Update

As we head into the final week of another fantastic school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible Welborne staff, our amazing students, supportive families, and the entire Welborne community. Your commitment, positivity, and teamwork have made this year truly special—and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Important Year-End Dates

🎉 Welborne Fun Day – Date Change
To help avoid the rain and (fingers crossed!) enjoy slightly warmer temperatures, Welborne Fun Day has been moved to Tuesday. We’re looking forward to a joyful day of outdoor activities and school spirit.

🎓 Grade 8 Graduation
Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. We are so proud of our graduating students and look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone together.

📄 Report Cards
Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, June 24th. Please consider sending an extra shopping bag with your child—by this point in June, lockers and desks seem to mysteriously multiply their contents, and it’s amazing what can come home.
If your student is absent on Wednesday, report cards can be picked up from the office starting June 29th, or will be held until the fall. Please note that report cards will not be mailed.

📅 Last Day of School
The final day for students is Thursday, June 25th.

🏫 PA Day
Friday, June 26th is a PA Day—students may officially begin their “summer sleep‑in schedule.”

Office Hours

The office will be open on:

• June 29th, 30th, July 2nd, and 3rd from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• The office reopens on August 25th, and Ms. Hart will return that day.

Looking Ahead to September

As in previous years, class organization information will be shared before the first day of school. Families will receive class placement details and first‑day procedures on September 1st.

We are excited to welcome students back on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026—refreshed, recharged, and hopefully only slightly taller. A reminder that this first day of school falls before Labour Day, and we can’t wait to see everyone again.

Staffing Updates

At this time of year, we always have to say good‑bye to some members of our team. In true Welborne fashion, we don’t really say good‑bye—we say “hope to see you soon.” Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.

While we hope that Ms. Courtney, Ms. Katherine, Ms. Ruby, and Ms. Erin (Dai), will be back in the fall, we do not yet know for sure. Ms. Pharoah, Mme Corben, Ms. Dionne, and Ms. Swan are off to other schools, and, in the case of Ms. Swan - RETIREMENT! We want to express our sincere thanks for their dedication and the tremendous impact they have had on the daily lives of Welborne students.

We understand that staff changes can bring mixed emotions, and we want to reassure families that our focus remains on supporting every student. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the office.

Summer Fun Ideas (That Won’t Break the Piggy Bank)

To help keep students engaged over the summer (and maybe prevent the classic “I’m bored” chorus), here are a few simple and affordable ideas:

📚 Library Adventures: Join a summer reading program or explore new books—air conditioning included.
🚴 Outdoor Explorations: Bike rides, nature walks, or backyard scavenger hunts can turn ordinary days into mini‑adventures.
🎨 Creative Time: Chalk art, DIY crafts, or recycling projects—because cardboard boxes are secretly the most versatile toys.
🍳 Kitchen Creations: Let kids help with simple recipes—snacks absolutely count as “cooking” in the summer.
💧 Water Play: Sprinklers, buckets, or splash pads—no pool required.
🎲 Old‑School Games: Board games, card games, or neighbourhood pick‑up games with friends.

A Final Thank You

As we close out the year, we wish all of our families a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer. Thank you for being such an important part of the Welborne community. This is the final edition of The Word for the 2025–2026 school year, and we are deeply grateful for your ongoing support and partnership.

We look forward to seeing everyone in September and to beginning another wonderful year together.

Warmly,
Ms. Fraser, Mrs. Swan-Pressnell, and Ms. Hart

Your child will not be attending Welborne in September? please let us know

We are continuing to organize classes for the upcoming school year, and having accurate enrolment information helps us build balanced classroom rosters.

If you already know that your student will be moving or not returning to Welborne Avenue PS, please complete this form: Students Who Will Be Moving Away from Welborne Avenue PS by September – Fill Out Form.

Thank you for helping us plan effectively for September.

General School Related Information

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open

https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026

🚸 Safety First: Protect Our Students!

As we continue to prioritize the safety of all students, staff, and families, we kindly remind drivers to avoid entering the school parking lot during posted drop-off and pick-up times. This area becomes especially busy with pedestrian traffic, and vehicle entry during these windows poses serious safety risks.

Additionally, please remember that buses have the right of way in the designated bus lane, and vehicles may not pass buses in this area. Respecting this rule helps keep our students safe as they arrive and depart each day.

Your cooperation helps ensure a safer environment for everyone—thank you for doing your part!

Please help us to spread the word by sharing this information with any caregivers or family members who help your family with drop-off/pick-up.