2025-12-08 Newsletter
December 8, 2025
Dear Vincent Massey Parents/Guardians:
We are looking forward to our Winter Concert this week.
Our Winter Concert “Winter Solstice” is on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. We will be collecting donations for our Food Drive at the event.
The following groups will be making presentations during the concert:
Intermediate Band
Gr. 1 Ms. Lucas
Gr. 1 Ms. Toth
Gr. 1 Ms. Schaerer
Gr. 1-2 Ms. Castaneda
Gr. 3 Ms. Norris
Gr. 3 Ms. Booth
Gr. 3-4 Ms Cazan
Gr. 4 Ms. Mackie
Gr. 4 Ms. Duffett
If you require special accommodations for the concert, please contact the office or your child’s teacher.
Our Kindergarten Winter Concert is on Thursday, December 18 at 1:00 p.m. and will feature all of our Kindergarten classes.
Our Student Leadership Team is currently organizing our Food Drive in support of Simcoe Hall Settlement House. We ask families who are attending the concerts to consider bringing an item to donate to our cause. Details of the drive are below.
Please continue reading this message for the following information:
Spotlight on Safety - Winter/Inclement Weather Safety
Spotlight on Community - Student Leadership Food Drive
Spotlight on Community - Spirit Week - December 15 - 19
Spotlight on Community - Candy Grams
- SCC Special Hot Lunch - Harvey's
Hot Lunches
Employment Opportunity - Lunchroom Supervisors Needed
Volunteer Opportunities
Vincent Massey Spirit Wear
SPOTLIGHT ON SAFETY - WINTER WEATHER SAFETY
The recent arrival of snow has reminded us to review winter weather safety.
During the school day, we are paying particular attention to safe play with snow. While we encourage and promote creative play with the snow, throwing snow and snow balls is not permitted in any way at school.
We encourage families to have conversations at home with their children about safe play in the snow, as we are continuing to experience students who are injured when snow is thrown.
Please review the following for information about:
Winter Weather & Inclement Weather - Transportation & School Opening
Winter Weather At School
Bus Safety at Vincent Massey
Reporting Absences
Vincent Massey Winter Weather Safety Newsletter
Bus Information
As we approach the winter season, we are sending this reminder about the Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) Family Portal.
Using the DSTS Family Portal, you can track your child’s bus and also sign up for notifications of delays and cancellations.
If you have not done so already, please visit www.dsts.ca to sign up for the Family Portal.
If you have any questions about buses, you can call DSTS directly at 905-666-6395.
SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY - STUDENT LEADERSHIP FOOD AND TOY DRIVE
SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY - SPIRIT WEEK DECEMBER 15 - 19
SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY - CANDY GRAMS - ON SALE DECEMBER 15 - 18
POPCORN SALES BY BATTLE OF THE BOOKS TEAM
Our Battle of the Books Teams are selling Popcorn every Friday at recess to support their program. There is a variety of flavours available.
SCC NEWS - HARVEY’S SPECIAL LUNCH DECEMBER 17
To kick off the winter break, our SCC is bringing a special lunch option on Wednesday, December 17th.
All combos include: 1) Burger or nuggets or sandwich, 2) a kids fry, and 3) your choice of apple juice box, milk or chocolate milk. Burgers/sandwiches for students come plain with a portion of ketchup & mustard or mayonnaise on the side depending on the burger. Each box will have a packet of ketchup for the kids fry.
Orders on School Cash Online are due by 11:59 PM on December 14, 2025.
HOT LUNCHES
Our Hot Lunches are back for the school year.
Please visit healthyhunger.ca to register your child’s account and select lunch options from the menu available.
This year we are starting with the following hot lunches. All orders close 5 days before the lunch.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
WokBox | Subway | Osmow’s | Pizza | Frantastic | |
How To Order | Healthy Hunger | Healthy Hunger | Healthy Hunger | School Cash Online - now available | Healthy Hunger |
Please contact the Vincent Massey SCC at SCC.VincentMasseyPS@scc.ddsb.ca with any questions.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - LUNCHROOM SUPERVISORS
We have paid part-time/casual lunchroom supervisor positions available. Please contact the office for more information.
Both positions require a valid criminal background check within the last 6 month
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are looking for volunteers to assist with the delivery of our hot lunches. If you have 30 minutes on even one day between 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., please contact the office.
Both positions require a valid criminal background check within the last 6 months.
VINCENT MASSEY SPIRIT WEAR
Vincent Massey Spirit Wear is available for purchase. Visit the online store to purchase your spirit wear today.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership in your child’s education. Please contact your child’s teacher or the school office with any questions.
COMING EVENTS
December 10 - Winter Concert, 6:30 PM
December 18 - Kindergarten Winter Concert, 1:00 p.m.
December 19 - Last Day of Classes
January 5 - Return to School
January 23 - P.A. Day
Sincerely,
Charmyn Lawton, Principal & Laura Jones, Vice-Principal
Vincent Massey Public School
905-728-0681
Instagram: @vincentmasseyddsb
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