April 30, 2012 - There were smiles, tears, and laughter today at Leslie Frost P.S. as the Pedal for Hope Cycling Team visited our school to support paediatric cancer research. Starting in late April for 3 weeks, the Pedal For Hope team cycles over 1,000 kilometres, visiting local schools and delivering a message about kids living with cancer.

Many parents, along with our students, staff, and Trustee Judith Hayes viewed a presentation which took on a serious side about how important it is to support paediatric cancer research. They showed a team video, shaved several  heads, cut a few ponytails and they turned on the fun. Students were involved in ice cream eating contests, showing the lighter side of police officers in their community.

Recently, our students were told about one of their peers, Tessa, has bone cancer and is currently at Sick Kids in Toronto for tests and treatments. Tessa will have a long recovery and will not be back to school for some time. Everyone at Leslie Frost Public School are thinking about Tessa and her family and hope that she gets well very soon.

A video and other photos from this morning's event will be published online over the next couple of day.

April 20, 2012 - Guess what Lions? During the week of April 23-27, the Student Council and the Me to We team will be working together to put on a spirit week! Each day will have a different theme, and the whole week will be filled with tons of fun!

Monday: Hat and bubble gum day (Wear your favourite hat while chewing gum ALL day!)

Tuesday: Twin Tuesday (Pick someone and dress up the same together. Become twins!)

Wednesday: Crazy hair day (You know what that means! Time to show off your wackiest style!)

Thursday: Sports uniform day (Wear you after-school sports uniform. Hockey players wear their hockey uniforms, dancers wear dance uniforms...)

Friday: Disco Day! (Wear your classiest 70s style clothing and disco your way to class!)

The Student Council and the Me to We team would appreciate it if you could bring $5 on the Monday. The donations will be split between A Place Called Home and Pedal for Hope. That way each fun filled day is only $1!

April 13, 2012 - Leslie Frost will celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 20th. We will view a video featuring Leslie Frost students about how we can be environmentally responsible citizens. Students, staff and parents will then pitch in to clean up our school yard, the park, and along nearby streets. Gloves and bags will be provided for the clean-up. Thank you, in advance, for everyone who is planning on lending a hand. The Earth will thank you!!

April 19, 2012 - All the best to our Junior-Mixed Basketball Team as they compete at the County Basketball Tournament today at LCVI. We will provide updates on our website and via Twitter (#LeslieFrostPS) throughout today. Go Lions!

Update (5:00 p.m.): Basketball outcome: We were up 9-8 against Alexandra at the half, but fell short in the end. Final score was 16-13. Way to go, Lions!

Update (2:50 p.m.): Our Junior-Mixed Basketball team just defeated Lady MacKenzie (23-13) and we're off to the finals and playing either Alexandra or Rolling Hills.

Update (2:04 p.m.): Our Juniors are now playing Lady MacKenzie in the semi-finals.

Update (1:55 p.m.):Our Lions just defeated Rolling Hills in a tight match - 18-12. We are now proceeding to the semi-finals!

Update (1:40 p.m.): The Junior-Mixed Basketball has defeated Parkview (22-7) and Fenelon Township (28-6). Way to go!