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Posted on 2025-08-29 13:15:58.01 +0000 UTC

Welcome Back!

Elementary students working in a garden outside


Hello Henderson Families,

We’re ready! We cannot wait to welcome you back to Henderson. We are all geared up for a wonderful year ahead.

Welcome Back Video
As we prepare classes and programming, our staff are beyond excited to see familiar faces back and to welcome our new Hawks. Please take a moment to share our 25/26 Welcome Back Video with your child 😊 (there’s no need to create a Canva account to view; if prompted, simply click the X).

5-Day Calendar
Here is the LDSB 5 Day Calendar. 

As a reminder, here are some important dates;
Monday Sept 1st – Labour Day - school closed
Tuesday Sept 2nd – Professional Development (PD) Day – no school for students
Wednesday Sept 3rd – All students return at 9:15am
On Wednesday, we will have signs posted in the yard, as well as adults circulating, to help students find their class line.

Save The Date
Our first Council Meeting of the year is set for Wednesday September 17th at 6:30pm. Elections will also be held on this day. More info to come next Friday in our newsletter. As always, new members are welcome, and childcare is provided.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday September 3rd at 9:15am. 

2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar

A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.

2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar

School Day Schedule

Time

Activity/learning block

8:55 to 9:15 a.m.

Supervision begins on the yard

9:15 to 10:55 a.m.

100-minute learning block

10:55 to 11:35 a.m.

Recess and nutrition break

11:35 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

100-minute learning block

1:15 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.

Recess and nutrition break

1:55 to 3:35 p.m.

100-minute learning block

Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School

Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.

Nut Free School