Greetings, Peace Bridge Community!
After two shortened weeks, we are looking forward to entering a month of routines and consistency. As the final months of our academic year begin, we are encouraging our students to really make these weeks count as we push forward with academic concepts, assessment data is gathered for Term 2 report cards, and standardized testing begins for our Grade 3 and 6 students. Thank you for the effort you all put into getting your child(ren) to school on time, every day. It makes a huge, positive impact! A special congratulations to this week's Class of the Week: Mrs. Marr and Mrs. Rego's Kindergarten Class! K-1 has been growing and learning so much this year. They are learners, and every time anyone visits their classroom, they want to share what they are working on. We are so proud of them! Enjoy Shiver this week, K-1!
AND before reading up on what's coming up at Peace Bridge, take a moment to read our Gymnastics Team Update which includes recent highlights from two days of competition and incredible success for our Polar Bear athletes! Thank you to Mrs. Bell for her stellar coaching efforts and the way she has grown our gymnastics program over the past two years. Mrs. Bell has taken her own passion and personal experience as a competitive gymnast and instilled not only incredible skills in our students but also hard work, determination and courage. We are also grateful to our Parent Involvement Committee for all their financial support of our team. From purchasing new gymnastic equipment to providing transportation for the team to and from the competition meet in St. Catharines, we couldn't have done it without our amazing Parent Council!
This Week!
Monday, April 13th | SUBS! Remember to have both indoor and outdoor shoes, weather-appropriate outdoor clothing and a change of clothes for indoors. Unless it is pouring rain, we try to get our students outside at break, which means rainboots and raincoats some days. Please, continue to check the weather forecast daily. |
Tuesday, April 14th | Cast Party for the Cast and Crew of We Are Monsters (Pizza Lunch provided 2nd break for the students in the Cast and Crew) |
Wednesday, April 15th | Dental Screenings with Public Health |
Thursday, April 16th | Chips! JK/SK Fluoride with Public Health |
Friday, April 17th | Pizza Day! |
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, April 22nd: Earth Day
- Wednesday, April 29th: Grade 4’s to Niagara Children's Water Festival
- Kinder Open House - May 5th
- Track and Field - May 13th (Rain date May 14th)
- Dance-A-Thon, Friday, May 15th
Shiver's Spectacular Market and Fair!
Can you believe it is already that time of year? Time for our annual spring Peace Bridge Parent Involvement Committee Event, Saturday, May 23rd, which has been renamed this year: "Shiver's Spectacular Market and Fair." If you follow our Peace Bridge PIC Facebook page, you will have noticed our Parent Committee promoting this event. Please plan to attend and bring family and friends for a wonderful day that blends a Vendor's Market and a Fun Fair. Each Peace Bridge student receives a free hot dog and water, and there are still opportunities for vendors if you or anyone you know was hoping to participate. Your child will be bringing home a colour-printed event flyer for you to hang on your fridge as a reminder or give to someone else as an invite. We really hope to see you on Saturday, May 23rd!
Public Health Dental Screenings THIS WEEK!
Just a reminder that the Niagara Region Public Health Dental Program will be providing dental screenings for students in grades JK, SK, 2, 4, and 7 and fluoride varnish to JK/SK students on April 15 & 16, 2026. Information was sent to families via School Messenger on March 27th. Families who do not wish for their child(ren) to participate must complete the School Dental Screening Opt-Out Form online, or call the Dental Health Line at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7399.
If a student is not in one of the listed grades but the parent/guardian would like them to be screened, they can complete the School Dental Opt-In Form
Please see Dental Screening Information for Parents and Guardians for more information. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call 289-407-0276 or email carol.chipman@niagararegion.ca.
Save the Dates
- EQAO Begins - May 11th to May 28th
- Shiver's Spectacular Market and Fair - May 23rd
- Special Olympics – June 9th
- Grad Trip – June 10th and 11th
- Grad - June 18th
- Kindergarten Celebration of Learning - June 19th
Sincerely,
Liz Bonisteel-Lateef (she/her)
Principal
Peace Bridge Public School
"You hold me up. I hold you up. We hold each other up." Monique Gray Smith
"You hold me up. I hold you up. We hold each other up." Monique Gray Smith
A Message from our PIC
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is hosting the “12 Days of Winter Giveaways” fundraiser from December 1–16 (weekdays only) to support our school community. PIC initiatives fund events, field trips, classroom supplies, clubs, sports equipment, and more. Each student receives one free entry in the prize draw and can sell extra tickets (2 for $10) to family and friends. A package with details, a prize calendar, and a fundraising form will be sent home—forms and funds are due Tuesday, November 25, 2025. For updates, visit their Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1522970674754410
Have a wonderful week, Peace Bridge Families!
Sincerely,
Liz Bonisteel-Lateef (she/her)
Vice Principal
Peace Bridge Public School
Bingo
There are bingo timeslots that we need volunteers to fill . Please add your name to a time and help raise funds for the school.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EvvapcHdSVdLf5FKcr2GF80AYHRQHsfZtB9d87_60go/edit?gid=1706030104#gid=1706030104
School Calendar
https://peacebridge.dsbn.org/calendar