Save the Date! The DDSB is offering a virtual workshop to help parents/caregivers learn skills to support and coach their children through their emotions and behaviours. Come and learn about emotion coaching and why it matters with Mental Health Lead, Stephanie Pelleboer.

The upcoming 2023-24 school year calendars for DDSB schools have been approved by the Ministry of Education. 📅 You can view the school year calendars by visiting: bit.ly/3qyyhMU

Congrats to the Grade 8 Graduating Class 2023! We are so proud of your achievements.

Last night, our school was awarded the George MacFarlane Award for Outstanding Sportsmanship from DEAA. Only one school is selected each year. Way to go Panther athletes! DEAA Durham District School Board (DDSB) @JCR_Storm

Learning about the impact of residential schools on Indigenous Peoples at Lester B. Pearson PS this week. #OrangeShirtDay Durham District School Board (DDSB) DDSB_IndigenousEd

With trick or treating tonight, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Check out the top 5 trick or treat safety tips from Durham Region Police Services: bit.ly/3QxG4ow Happy Halloween! 🎃

Looking forward to seeing families tonight and tomorrow for Parent/Caregiver-Teacher Interviews.

You are invited to: Attend the Multi-Year Strategic Plan virtual information session on Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. DDSB will share with you the feedback received through consultations that took place from May to October. Register at bit.ly/3GdIrXS

Veterans Affairs Canada and Peacekeepers visited Lester B. Pearson PS to talk with Grade 7s. It's the 35th Anniversary of the UN Peacekeeper Forces being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Fast Fact: Nobel Peace Prize winner Pearson helped to create the first UN Peacekeeping Force.

Reminder for Grade 8 students & families 👋 Attend the Planning for Grade 9: Virtual Information Night on Thursday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. Learn about Choosing My Success, the DDSB approach to student transition planning from Grade 8 to 9. Register: bit.ly/4aPEBlE

Reminder to our school community 👋 The PA Day originally scheduled for Friday, April 19 has been rescheduled to be on Monday, April 8. For a full list of holidays and PA Days please visit: bit.ly/3vLt9Yl

Roll up your sleeves...Mr. Garey's class is learning about landscape design in Grade 6/7.

Education as a means for social change is a key component of CRRP. At the DDSB we are working to make that change. Happy World Social Justice Day.

Quilts were more than just blankets for warmth; they were maps to freedom during the Underground Railroad. Stitched with secret codes and symbols, they guided enslaved people to safety. Each stitch told a story of bravery and hope. Created by Lo Presti's 5/6s and Leblanc 6s.

Summer school course information is now available at DCE.ca. Durham Continuing Education offers a variety of credit and non-credit programs for students from Grades 6 to 12. Program dates and more are available at: bit.ly/3lvZ7TB #IgniteLearning

We had a Wellness Fair at Lester B. Ask your child what they were up to today to foster positive mental health and wellbeing? Durham District School Board (DDSB)

Mindful Monday: Mindfulness means paying attention on purpose, and which can help us focus, think, feel, and act during stressful moments. #MindfulMonday

It's Children’s Mental Health Week! For more information about mental health and well-being at the DDSB, please visit bit.ly/3FrhUU3 #IgniteLearning #IgniteConnection #IgniteWellBeing

The upcoming 2024-2025 school year calendars for DDSB schools have been approved by the Ministry of Education. You can view the school year calendars by visiting: bit.ly/3vLt9Yl

Mr. Garey awaits our Track n' Field athletes at the area meet today. Good luck Panthers!