Happy Mother's Day
Wishing all of the moms, grandmothers, aunties and other caregivers and role models a Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for all you do!
Victoria Day – May 19th (No School)
A reminder that next weekend is a long weekend. Schools are closed Monday, May 19th for Victoria Day.
Safety Reminders
It is important that your child know their parents/guardians phone number in the case of an emergency. Please take the time to ensure your child knows their phone number and home address. As the weather gets warmer this is a reminder that all children are expected to straight home after school. Once they are home safely they can make play date arrangements with parent/guardian permission.
Thank you!
Thank you to all our families for attending the Spring Concert, various Sports Tournaments and Battle of the Books Competition. Thank you to our staff for providing and organizing these extra curricular opportunities for our children.
School Council
Our final School Council Meeting will take place on May 14th. Thank you to our School Council for supporting the school with resources and for organizing events for our community! We appreciate all that you do!
Food Truck Festival – Date Change to June 10, 2025
Our Food Truck Festival date has been changed to JUNE 10th, 2025. We look forward to hosting this event for our students and families!
Come to our festival and enjoy a variety of culinary delights.
June 10, 2025, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
All students must e accompanied by an adult and no pets.
Cash/credit cards accepted at all food vendors.
Wesak
Wesak or Vesak, is the most important festival of the year for the Buddhist community and recognized on May 12, 2025. It is the observance that commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment and Final Nirvana of the Buddha. Wesak occurs annually during the full moon of the lunar month of Vesākha, usually in April, May, or June. This occasion is observed by millions of Buddhists throughout the world.
We join the followers of Buddhism in our school community in acknowledging this special day of enlightenment.
Armenian Heritage Month
The month of May is Armenian Heritage Month. Armenian Heritage Month was given Royal Assent in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2022 through Bill 105 Act to proclaim the month of May as Armenian Heritage Month.
Ontario is home to more than 100,000 people of Armenian heritage. Armenians began migrating to Canada in the 1880s.
May is a significant month for the Armenian community. May 28, 1918, is widely celebrated by Armenian people around the world as the day Armenians regained sovereignty over their historical territory. The 1918 Armenian Declaration of Independence is a symbol of Armenians’ aspiration for freedom, democracy and independence. May 28th is one of the most important Armenian holidays, and many parades and festivities take place during the month of May.
Unity in Diversity – A Celebration of South Asian Heritage – May 27
We invite all YRDSB students, family, community members and staff to join us at Maple High School to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month. This event celebrates the rich and diverse cultural heritage of South Asia. Please see the attached flyer and register here.
Understanding and Navigating the Education System – Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Information Session
Families, parents, caregivers, please join us for our monthly virtual meeting, where families with Black children come together to learn about resources and upcoming programs for Black students in both elementary and secondary schools. Please register here.
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
The YRDSB 2025-2026 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry. These calendars may be accessed on the YRDSB website.
September 2025
If you are planning to move and your child will not be returning to Lincoln Alexander please inform the office via email lincoln.alexander.ps@yrdsb.ca.
New Registrations for 2025-26
We are accepting JK and new registrations at Lincoln Alexander PS for the 2025-26 School Year. Please call the school to make an appointment to register if this is your home school.
Indigenous Languages and International Languages Fall Registration
Registration for the ILIL 2025-2026 program is now open. Registration for the 2025-2026 program year will be available on EDSBY. Please visit the ILIL webpage for more information
Summer Learning Opportunities
The York Region District School Board offers summer learning programs for elementary students in 2025. We are happy to provide the following programs:
- Camp Black Brilliance: for children of Black families entering JK & SK in September 2025 (register by June 1, 2025)
- Elementary Summer School: for students in grades 6, 7, & 8; designed to reinforce the curriculum (registration OPEN)
- Summer Reach Ahead: for students in grade 8. This program provides the opportunity to earn a high school credit (registration OPEN)
- Summer Institute: for students kindergarten-grade 8. The program offers academic, recreational and athletic activities (registration OPEN)
Find further information regarding these programs at: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-programs/elementary-school/summer-programs.
Looking Ahead
- May 19 – Victoria Day (No School)
- May 28 – Discover Kindergarten
- June 9 – PA Day (No School)
- June 10 – LAPS Food Truck Festival
- June 23 – Grade 8 Graduation
- June 26 – Last day of school