Happy New Year, Peace Bridge Families!
2026 has arrived, and we are all looking forward to seeing our Peace Bridge Polar Bears tomorrow morning! I sincerely hope you and your family had time to relax and reset over these past two weeks. As a mom with a young family, I fully realise the holidays are always busy with kiddos at home. I also know how much it has meant to your children to have a few extra days with you and those other special, caring adults in their lives. So take a deep breath and know: you did a great job, and your kiddos loved their time with you and all the ways you made your holiday time together special.
A Reminder about Bell Times
Entry: 9:05 am. Duty begins at 8:50 am. Please do not drop off children before 8:50 am, as there is no supervision until then.
Dismissal: 3:25 pm. If you are planning to pick up your child early, please do so before 3:00 pm. The end of the day is busy around the office, and to ensure student safety, those needing to leave early should arrange to do so before 3:00 pm.
A Special Message from our NEW Vice Principal, Ms. McClure
I am very grateful for the opportunity to join the Peace Bridge school community as Vice Principal. After moving to Niagara in 2023 and starting over professionally, DSBN has been incredibly supportive, and I am thankful to be part of a board that truly values people, relationships, and community.
As both an educator and a parent, I understand the importance of feeling confident that your child is known, cared for, and supported every day. Earning the trust of students and families is very important to me, and I prioritize student well-being in all that I do. I sincerely thank you for the warm welcome I have already received and look forward to meeting you in person at school and at upcoming events, and I am truly excited to serve the Peace Bridge community with all my heart, working in partnership with families and staff to support the success and well-being of every student.
Ms. McClure had the opportunity to spend an afternoon here at Peace Bridge before the break, and I was so pleased by how friendly, polite, and warm our students were when meeting Ms. McClure. One student thoughtfully commented, "Wow. I bet your students at your other school are really going to miss you." Our Polar Bears are truly the best!
This Week
Monday, January 5th | Welcome back, Polar Bear! Please remember to bring a coat, boots, snowpants, a hat, and gloves/mittens. Students spend at least 40 minutes outdoors every day! |
Tuesday, January 6th | Ms. Bell, Ms. Nick, and Ms. Watson's Classes to DSBN's Outdoor Living Campus. Students MUST be dressed for a day of outdoor activities in the snow. |
Wednesday, January 7th | Ms. Mason and Ms. Wright's Classes to DSBN's Outdoor Living Campus. Students MUST be dressed for a day of outdoor activities in the snow. |
Thursday, January 8th | *Both Subs and Chips will return next week! Please also check School Cash Online for our new addition coming up later in the month: A & W! Thanks, Miss Krystal, for always putting extra effort into organising special options like these for our students. |
Friday, January 9th | Pizza Day! |
Kindergarten HERE WE COME!
January is Kindergarten Registration Month at the DSBN! Families with children turning four in 2026 are invited to visit https://www.dsbn.org/kindergarten/ to learn more about Kindergarten programming and online registration. Families can also contact our school office to book a time for in-person registration. Please spread the word to your neighbours and friends who have children that age, encouraging families to get their children registered to join our Polar Bear family! Our PB Kindergarten Open House will be the first week of May (exact date TBD). Mor information to come!
Important Upcoming Dates
- Monday, January 5th: Welcome Back!
- Friday, January 16th: PA Day (No School)
- Monday, January 27th: Parent Council Meeting 7 pm
- Friday, February 12th: Report Cards Go Home
- Friday, February 13th: PD Day (No School)
- Monday, February 16th: Family Day (No School)
Have a great week, Peace Bridge!
Sincerely,
Liz Bonisteel-Lateef (she/her)
Principal
Peace Bridge Public School
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