A Message from your Administrators
Dear Langstaff Families and Community Members:
I hope that you and your family have enjoyed a wonderful March Break and are looking forward to the final few months of the semester.
I want to tell you about some wonderful student-driven activities that have taken place this week at LSS. Our Persian Club set up a "Haft-Sin" display in honour of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. This "Haft-Sin" display contains the seven essential symbols – Wheat Grass, Dried Fruit, Vinegar, Apple, Sumac, Sweet Pudding, and Garlic – that represent nature. The LSS students have thoroughly enjoyed walking past this very decorative display to learn more about Persian culture and traditions.
Also, this week, our Fitness Leadership Class ran a very successful "Relay for Life" assembly. The purpose of this assembly was to get the whole school excited for our big Relay for Life event, which will take place in early June, with the goal to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. "Relay for Life" is a really big deal here at LSS, and we know that this assembly has started to get the students and staff talking about this important event.
All second-semester Interim Report Cards were sent electronically to all students' GAPPS accounts and are also available on the YRDSB Family Dashboard. Please make sure that you ask your students to take a look at this Interim Report Card. This report card is a good way to see if your child/student is on track to earn their credits. We also hope that you found this information useful to talk to your students' teacher at our Parent/Teacher Interview Night, which also took place this week.
Also, this week was our Awards Assembly for our First Semester courses. Congratulations to all our Award winners; we are very proud of each and every one of you. As well, it was great to see so many parents/family at the Awards Assembly to help our students celebrate these important milestones.
Lastly, this week, March 26, was also Epilepsy Awareness Day. Countries around the world are asked to wear purple and learn about epilepsy so that we are aware of this ailment that affects so many in our community.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. S. Epstein
Principal
School News
Yearbooks Now on Sale
Yearbooks are available for pre-order on School Cash Online for $35.
Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your child receives a yearbook, as only a very limited number will be available for purchase at the end of the school year.
From the Graduation Committee
This is an IMPORTANT message for the Graduating Class of 2026!
We're thrilled to announce that Graduation Awards and Class Valedictorian applications will open on Monday!
The link to the application is posted on the LSS 2026 Graduation Classroom since Monday, March 9, and the DEADLINE is April 2.
Please take the time to go through the application and be thorough with your answers.
Tell us about ALL the amazing things you have done to contribute to the LSS community! Join the classroom: jjrfl5yz
Thank you!
The Graduation Committee
Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in the fall of 2025 have been notified of their results. Students who were unsuccessful on the test have the option of rewriting the test or signing up for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC).
The spring OSSLT session will take place on Thursday, April 16, in periods 1 and 3 in the library.
Students who are scheduled to write the test on April 16 will receive an email next week with information and next steps.
If students or families have questions, please reach out to the school.
Congratulations - National French Essay Contest
Congratulations to our winner of the 2025-2026 National French Essay Contest! Grade 12 student, Daria D., won a scholarship in the French Second Language Category for Glendon Campus, York University. Her essay topic,
"Qu'est-ce qui est le plus important : agir, écouter, ou parler?" (What's more important: doing, listening, or talking?) allowed her to explore the qualities she values most in people; whether it's taking bold action, showing care through attentive listening, or sparking ideas in lively debate.
The winning essays can be read on the French for the Future website.
Bravo, Dasha!!
Italy 2026
LANGSTAFF BEARS! SPOTS ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY FOR THE 2026 ITALY ADVENTURE! DON'T MISS OUT — GO TO YOUR GAPPS ACCOUNT AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! LET'S MAKE ITALY YOUR CLASSROOM THIS SPRING!
Please see Ms.Romero in the library for more details.
Guidance News
Your Guidance Department Mission Statement
Support and promote students' interpersonal development, and career development in order to help them develop resilience and realize their potential (success) as individuals and as valuable members of society.
-Ontario School Counsellors' Association
Accessing Your Guidance Team
Contact Information: Please note the Guidance Counselors below
| Staff Member and Contact Information | Staff Member and Contact Information | Staff Member and Contact Information | Staff Member and Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
Ms. R. Chidiac Alpha: A-L |
Mrs. L. Rico Guidance Secretary
| Ms. S. Starkman Alpha: M-R |
Ms. A. Sitt Alpha: S-Z
|
Stay Connected and in the “Loop”: Continue to stay up to date
by following us on Instagram and LSS Guidance & Success Google Classroom
Instagram: @lssguidance
Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjcxOTQwNzYzNDFa?cjc=4rjwryf
Guidance Appointments
How to make a Guidance Appointment:
- Students login to teachassist.
- Please plan accordingly to ensure you do not have an in-class assessment.
- Book with your alpha counsellor.
- If you need to cancel your appointment for any reason, click "cancel."
- Appointments are released on a weekly basis.
- If you don’t see availability for the day selected within the week, it means we are fully booked. We open appointments on a weekly basis; check end-of-day Friday or during the weekend for the following week.
- If you are in a personal crisis, please come to guidance.
Course Selection - Verifications
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
On Tuesday, March 24, period 1 teachers distributed student Course Selection Verifications. Instructions and next steps are included on the form and are due on Friday, March 27. Parent signature is required. Please ensure your child received this and submitted it, if appropriate. If no changes are required, the form does not have to be handed in. If students missed the deadline, please ensure it is submitted no later than Monday, March 30.
Summer School Registration
Summer school registration opened on March 24 and closes on June 5.
There are 3 models available : In Person, Remote (Synchronous) and Online (Asynchronous).
A summary and instructions have been shared on both the LSS Instagram page @lssguidance and the LSS Guidance Google Classroom.
All details are available on the YRDSB website.
Full Credit Courses: Tuesday, June 30 - Friday, July 24
Half Credit Course (Session One): Tuesday, June 30 - Monday, July 13
Half Credit Course (Session Two): Tuesday, July 14 - Friday, July 24
PATHWAY PLANNING
Grade 11 Pathway Planning Assembly - Degree Panel
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Period 3
This informative and engaging Degree Panel will host representatives from various Ontario Colleges, including Centennial, George Brown, Georgian, Humber, Seneca and Sheridan.
Schools will present an overview of what Colleges/Polytechnics are all about with a specific focus on their college-university Degree Programs.
They will cover how they teach, types of programs, what classes are like, services available to students, pathway opportunities and steps of the application process.
Time will be provided at the end for students to connect with each representative and ask more questions. Post-Secondary pamphlets and some giveaways will be provided.
Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
Please check the Google Classroom for ongoing opportunities.
Community Involvement - New Update From The Ministry Of Education
If students go above and beyond their volunteer work during high school, they can earn a Minister's Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement when they graduate. This new certificate celebrates their dedication to helping others and for completing more than 50 volunteer hours during high school.
Please refer to photo sent in the bi-weekly bulletin to families.
If students would like to submit hours beyond the 40 required, they have the opportunity to do this asap.
Grade 12 students: A firm deadline of April 1, 2026 is required in order to order the certificates for graduation. Please plan accordingly.
Community News
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health from School Mental Health Ontario
Free webinar series for parents/caregivers: Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health from School Mental Health Ontario
School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series as part of the By Your Side Learning Hub. This series is designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health.
This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:
✅ balanced device use
✅ vaping
✅ body image
✅ anxiety
The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can share ahead of the webinar, so even more practical guidance is offered.
📅 Sessions run March to June
We warmly welcome all parents and caregivers to participate in this informative series.
Please see the flyer below for more information :
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health from School Mental Health Ontario
Want to know more about how to support your child's well-being?
Free webinar series for parents and caregivers
Join us for conversations on important mental health and substance use health topics identified by parents/caregivers in Ontario.
4 webinars/Subject matter experts/ Q & A
Webinar 1 - March 5: Conversations about balanced device use
Webinar 2 - April 10: Conversations about vaping
Webinar 3 - May 7: Conversations about body image
Webinar 4 - June 5: Conversations about anxiety
JF & CS - Save the Date - Equity in Action - Combating Antisemitism and Racism
Please join us for an in-person workshop to strengthen understanding of diversity within the Jewish community to enhance equity-informed practice.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - Choose from 2 sessions
Session 1 - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2 - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Moderated by :
Zach Sadowski, Director, Antisemitism, Programming and Outreach, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center
Speakers:
Jess Burke, Director, Equity, Inclusion and Training Liaison to 2SLGBTQIA+ Partnerships at Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
Kalea Kirsh, AuDHD/C-PTSD Neurodiversity Educator and Advocate, Founder and Proprietor of NeuroInclusivity
Tyler Samuels, Community Outreach Coordinator, Adraba Toronto
Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : November 3 to November 14, 2025 regarding the following flyers:
Café EXTRA Ordinaire
Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : December 15 to January 2, 2026 regarding the following flyers:
YRES Camps 2026
Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : January 26 to February 6, 2026 regarding the following flyers:
YRPH Flu Season Parent Letter
Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : March 9 to March 20, 2026 regarding the following flyers:
JF & CS - 1 Family, 2 Homes