Reminders:
- Students should not be bringing sports equipment from home to play with at recess (e.g., basketballs). When safe to do so, students are able to bring school equipment outside to play with that has been purchased from Board-approved vendors.
- Registration for Kindergarten has started. Please visit the YRDSB Kindergarten page for more information. If you have family or neighbours who have children beginning Kindergarten in September, please pass this information along to them.
- Students should not be arriving prior to 8:15am since there is NO supervision.
- If any of your contact information (i.e., phone number, email address, home address) has changed please inform the office as soon as possible
- Also, if you are moving or your child will not be attending Lincoln next year please email the office at lincoln.alexander.ps@yrdsb.ca
- With the ever-changing weather this winter, please ensure that your child is sent to school dressed appropriately for outdoor recess and the weather of the day. Extra socks and pants are often a good idea to send to school in the winter months.
- Parents/guardians/caregivers should not park in the school parking lot, this is for staff parking only
- Please park in the designated city parking areas on the surrounding streets to help with student safety.
- Please do NOT send your child to school if they are sick or feeling unwell.
High Seas Musical Production – Tickets Available on SchoolCash Online until this Wednesday, February 23rd
Tickets are now available to spend an evening celebrating and enjoying the LAPS Cast and Crew of, “The High Seas”.
We hope that families in the LAPS community will come to support our student musical taking place on Wednesday, February 28th and Thursday, February 29th at 6:30pm. The show is approximately 45 minutes long.
Students need to come with an adult and many not attend the production alone.
We look forward to seeing you on one of these nights for a wonderful evening of student work.
Please contact Ms Arcand at sarah.arcand@yrdsb.ca if you have any questions.
Congratulations to our Robotics Team!
Congratulations to our Intermediate Robotics Team members and their coach, Mrs. Hopper for their second place finish at the Elementary Robotics Area Competition!
Upcoming Caring and Safe Schools Mid-Year Presentations
To support and promote positive student behaviour, students will attend the Caring and Safe Schools Mid-Year Presentations this week at LAPS. These presentations underscore behaviour expectations as we create a caring, safe, and inclusive school environment. As families are critical partners, please continue discussing school safety at home by asking your child what they have learned in the Caring and Safe Schools Mid-Year Presentation.
Presentation topics include:
- YRDSB and School Code of Conduct (including items that are not to be brought to school)
- Staying safe online
- Progressive discipline, and
- Standing up for each other, including methods of reporting incidents of racism, discrimination and bullying.
Promoting Behaviour
In the Mid-Year Presentation, students learn about following the YRDSB and the School Code of Conduct. Instances of anti-Black racism, other forms of racism, discrimination and bullying are not acceptable and are addressed through progressive discipline. In some cases of racism and discrimination, York Regional Police may be involved.
Students will also be reminded about safe school behaviours, including what items must never be brought to school, such as peanut products, vape products/drug paraphernalia, weapons/replica weapons and knives/replica knives.
Reporting Behaviour
Standing up for one another and reporting when something does not feel safe is part of a caring and safe school environment. Students should report incidents that make them or others feel unsafe or uncomfortable, including acts of racism, discrimination and bullying. Students can report incidents by:
- Telling a caring adult;
- Using the YRDSB’s “Report It Button” (Located on our school’s website, the online Report It button allows students and families to share information about inappropriate behaviour and incidents of hate or discrimination. Please see this video for additional information);
- Contacting Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868).
Mental Health
We will stress the importance of connection to students as we continue the school year. Students are learning about who they can talk to if they need support. In addition, positive mental health is closely tied to each individual’s sense of identity and safety. As such, mental health initiatives are aligned with equity and safety in mind, which includes culturally specific supports. YRDSB student mental health services are delivered by Board social work and psychology staff. These services are accessible through the school principal. Mental health resources for families are also available on the Board website.
Student Discipline
We use a progressive discipline approach for inappropriate behaviour on and off school property. This means we consider various options to determine the most appropriate response to each situation to help students learn from their choices. In some cases, suspension or expulsion may be necessary. The Ontario Education Act and the Board’s Caring and Safe Schools Policy (found on the Board’s Caring and Safe School Page) outline situations where suspension and expulsion must be considered. These infractions are also outlined in the Guide to the School Year. In addition, when inappropriate behaviour occurs, information will be shared with the student(s) who were harmed and the families of the student(s) who were harmed to the extent that legislation allows.
Tobacco/Alcohol/Drug-Free Environment
The use of tobacco, electronic products (such as vaping, electronic cigarettes and related products) and student possession of alcohol/illegal and restricted drugs, including cannabis, are prohibited on school property or within 20 metres of school boundaries. This complies with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, enforced locally by York Region Community and Health Services. A progressive form of discipline may apply, including suspension from school and fines (up to $5,000). In accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA), exceptions are made for the traditional use of tobacco that forms part of Indigenous culture and spirituality.
Online Safety and Appropriate Use of Technology
Students are reminded about the Appropriate Use of Technology agreement, including the importance of using respectful language and making positive choices when using electronic communications and social media tools. This agreement is also included in the start-up package that all families receive at the beginning of the year.
Students are reminded that online threats and comments are taken seriously and may have consequences, including potential criminal charges. Where there are concerns for the safety of students, staff, community members or Board property, the school board works with York Regional Police and appropriate actions are taken. The safety and well-being of students remain our top priority.
For More Information
For more details on these items, please read the Guide to the School Year or visit the Caring and Safe Schools section on the YRDSB website for more information and to access family resources to continue these conversations at home.
Thank you for helping us create a caring, safe, and inclusive school community.
Make it Sow Fundraiser (from your School Council)
Please visit the School Council page of our Blog or refer to the email that was sent by the school for more information about how to order a variety of seeds from our Make it Sow Fundraiser.
Supporting East Asian Students (SEAS) Family Engagement Evening: Understanding the Ontario Education System
Supporting East Asian Students (SEAS) is a group of YRDSB educators and supporters who are committed to responding to the lived experiences of East Asian students by advocating for their improved achievement and well-being through equitable practices. Building relationships with students, families, educators, community members and partners is also a focus of our work.
Welcome to our first “Family Engagement Evening” supporting families and caregivers to develop a deeper understanding of the Ontario Education System. In this first session, we will provide an overview of the K-12 Ontario Education System with an emphasis on transitions, pathway planning, the OSSD and the course selection process.
Presentations will be available in English, Mandarin, Korean and Cantonese.
This event is brought to you in partnership with Community and Partnership Developer for East Asian Families, YRDSB Inclusive School and Community Services, CCSYR Settlement and Education Partnership in York Region, NEKS (Network of Educators for Korean Students) and Curriculum and Instructional Services of YRDSB.
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Markville Secondary School, 1000 Carlton Road, Markham, ON L3P 7P5
Please register by Monday, February 26, 2024
For additional inquiries, please contact: pauline.guo@yrdsb.ca or bronson.chu@yrdsb.ca
Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 is Open!
If your child is born in 2020, they are eligible for Kindergarten in September. Please visit the YRDSB Kindergarten page for more information.
Camp Black Brilliance
Children of Black Families who are Junior and Senior Kindergarten entering school in September 2024 are invited to register for Camp Black Brilliance.
Camp Black Brilliance will offer families the opportunity to get to know the Kindergarten program and have their children experience their introduction to schooling in a way that is culturally responsive and affirming of their identity, through experiential learning.
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