Larkhall Academy

Reminder - No School, March 16th

NLSchools, including Larkhall Academy, will be closed on Monday, March 16th for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. When children return on Tuesday March 17th, it will be Day 6 on the schedule. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day students are welcome to wear something green.

Term 2 Report Cards

• Thursday, March 19th: 

  • Term 2 report cards sent home.

  • OPTIS opens at 8:00 am  

• Monday, March 23rd: 

  • OPTIS closes at 10:00 pm
    
    

• Tuesday, March 24th: 

  • Students dismissed at 11:30 - No school lunch program 

  • Family-Teacher Conferences 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
      

School Development Family Surveys

To help ensure that everyone has the time they need, the deadline for completing the School Development Surveys has been extended from to Thursday, April 2.  This gives families an additional nine school days for you to participate and share your input. Family surveys can be accessed here .

Rock your Socks

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated each year on March 21. To raise awareness we are asking all students and staff to Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day 2026 on Friday, March 20th  by wearing bright, mismatched socks to celebrate inclusion and the beauty of differences. The 2026 theme is “Together Against Loneliness,” with participants encouraged to share photos using #RockYourSocks or #WorldDownSyndromeDay. To learn more click here  

Easter/ Spring Break

The last day of school before the Easter/ Spring break is Thursday, April 2.  It is a full day of classes with students dismissing at the regular dismissal time. 

School Lunch Association 50 / 50 Fundraiser

Please consider helping their fundraising efforts by entering their 50/50 fundraiser raffle. It's a fantastic opportunity to win cash prizes while supporting a vital cause, helping to fund nutritious school meals for children across Newfoundland and Labrador. There are also Monthly Early Bird Draws for up to $500 worth of groceries! Learn more or get your tickets here

Dressing for the Weather

We want to remind families about the importance of having your children dressed appropriately for the weather.  All grades go outside as part of the play-based curriculum. They also go outside most days at lunchtime as well. Even though some days are sunnier and getting a little bit warmer now, outside winter clothes, especially boots, are still required for outside play at school.  

In addition to being dressed for outside we also encourage all families to send along an extra change of clothes for your child. This can be kept at school until it is required.

Outside Clothing:

- Winter Boots

- Warm Coat

- Snow pants

- Winter Hat

- Mittens or Gloves

Change of Clothes:

- Extra Pants

- Extra T-shirt and Sweatshirt

- Extra Underwear

- Extra Socks

- Inside Footwear

Digital Resources from Common Sense Media - Helping Kids Understand the News Around Them
Kids are growing up in a world where major news reaches them quickly, and often without much context. So Common Sense Media have  been looking closely at what helps kids make sense of what they hear, what they see, and what they feel when big stories dominate their feeds.

One place to start is with the skills that help kids understand the news, rather than feel overwhelmed by it. Helping them build news literacy, whether at home or in school, means giving them tools to ask questions, recognize reliable sources, understand how stories are framed, and notice how coverage affects their emotions. These skills can make a real difference in how kids interpret what they see online and how they talk about it with others.

Read their parent's guide to building essential news literacy skills for today's kids.

Safety at Bus Stops.

We shared this last month, but given the amount of snow that has fallen in recent days we kindly ask that you  review the following winter bus safety tips with your child(ren).

• Dress for the Weather – Wear warm coats, hats, gloves, and boots to protect yourself from the cold.

• Stand Back from the Road – Snow and ice can make roads slippery, so stand at least 10 feet (5 giant steps) away from the curb.

• Watch for Ice – Sidewalks and bus stops can be slippery. Walk carefully to avoid slipping and falling.

• No Pushing or Playing – Stay safe by avoiding rough play near the road while waiting for the bus.

• Wait for the Bus to Stop Completely – Only approach when the bus has come to a full stop and the driver signals you to board.

• Use Handrails – Snowy steps can be slippery, so always hold the handrails when getting on or off the bus.

eNLightenED

We encourage families to explore  eNLightenED, an interactive platform designed to keep you informed about your child's daily lessons. View the latest Newfoundland and Labrador K-12 curriculum standards and related resources all in one place.

Weather Closures

Please note, that NLSchools makes the decision to close schools, including Larkhall Academy, in the St. John’s Metro Region if weather conditions warrant. This decision is made by 6:00 am and communicated to schools. We will then advise families, via email, our website and on BlueSky.  All local radio stations will also announce school closures. You can check school open / closed status at any time on the NLSchools website by clicking the red Status button in the lower right corner or by following this link. 

KinderStart Sessions

Due to KinderStart there will be no school for Kindergarten students only on the following dates:

Friday, January 23

Friday, February 20

Friday, March 27

Friday, May 8

Please note there is school for students in Grades 1-4 on these dates.

BlueSky

Larkhall Academy is now on BlueSky. You can follow our feed on our school website or by following us directly at @larkhall.bsky.social