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Family Update April 3
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I wanted to send an email as the long weekend gets underway to wish all families a Happy Easter! The latest forecast shows a bit of rain and wind, but temperatures that do lend themselves to getting outside! Also, please remember that the school is closed on Monday. Ms. Joanne Borges, retired Administrator, will continue to support Storrington students and staff next week.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are a few more updates:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Games Night at Storrington! April 16</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please see the attached poster to learn more about this family event on April 16 at 5:30 pm. *Please note – this is a family event. This is a “stay and play” event. Parents/guardians should attend with their child/children. We look forward to hosting all our Stinger families at this free event!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/35c95434-69de-4df8-b594-f268e96dba65" alt="Family Game Night 2026" width="454" height="587" style="width:454px;height:587px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring Talent Show</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rehearsals have begun! The last auditions will occur on Tuesday after the long weekend. All groups should continue to practice and enhance their skills. We want everyone to be stage-ready! The organizing staff will meet with all groups again. Students who signed up for the art gallery will also meet next week. We want to thank the School Council in advance for their support with the lighting and sound! We appreciate the support. Currently, the Talent Show is scheduled for April 29.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Road Race Club</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested students in Grades 3-8 have already signed up for Road Race practices at recess. They will have two races, the Bayridge Road Race on April 28 and the LCVI Road Race on May 6</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. A notice was sent home this past week with all interested students. Practices occur Monday and Wednesdays during second recess. We are fortunate to have an outdoor track at our school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Boys Basketball</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested students who signed up met today with Mme Dannenberg. Practices will begin next week.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Storrington Family Meeting with Superintendent, Mike Blackburn</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Tuesday, April 14</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Mike Blackburn and Sara Wellwood will host a community meeting. The timing of this virtual meeting is still being decided, but it will likely begin around 5:00 pm and be about an hour in length. This will be an opportunity for families to ask questions. Examples of topics include: Grade 6 to 7 transition.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask that you share questions/topics in advance of the meeting, if possible, using the link here: </span><a href="https://forms.gle/4qPpFSJs2EbAds9R7" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.gle/4qPpFSJs2EbAds9R7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will confirm the timing of the meeting and share the virtual link as soon as possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Proposed Changes to School Hours</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of the consultation process, I am reaching out to all Stinger families to share some proposed changes to the school day hours at Storrington.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is what the school day would look like starting in September 2026:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50 am - Buses arrive and supervision begins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:15 am - Entry bell</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:15-10:55 am - 100-minute instructional block</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:55-11:15 am - 20 minutes Nutrition Break #1</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:15-11:35 am - 20 minutes Recess #1</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:35-1:15 pm - 100-minute instructional block</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:15-1:35 pm - 20 minutes Nutrition Break #2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:35-1:55 pm - 20 minutes Recess #2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:55-3:35 pm - 100-minute instructional block</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In summary, the proposed changes include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An increase in time for Nutrition Breaks</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A decrease in time for recesses (20 mins each instead of 30 mins)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An increase in supervised outdoor time before the entry bell (20 mins)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No changes to instructional minutes</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No changes for families in terms of drop-off or pick-up times</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students will continue to have 1 hour a day of supervised, unstructured time outside (weather permitting)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All Ontario students also receive the Physical Education curriculum, which includes mandated 20 minutes of Daily Physical Activity (at a moderate-vigorous intensity). This can be completed inside or outside, based on the teacher’s professional judgement. DPA is not to be completed during recess.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I am inviting families to complete the following form if you have any concerns to share. The form will be anonymous, but you may include your name if you would like to be contacted for follow-up.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rationale for the proposed changes includes:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time for students to move their bodies and socialize before the entry bell</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Longer to eat (often requested by families)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Potentially less conflict outside</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No changes to bus times</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Will help with our staffing needs</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you would like to share any concerns, please complete the form by 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 9. </span><a href="https://forms.gle/bftoD5ydBTgtn7mYA" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.gle/bftoD5ydBTgtn7mYA</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The proposed changes will be brought to the Board the following week for approval.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A LOOK AHEAD:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</strong></b></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Good Friday</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Easter Monday</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7 (day 3)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning Partner, Katharine St. Clair, at Storrington</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Meeting </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lisa Renaud, Math Facilitator, at Storrington</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holy Friday</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13 (day 2)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Tina Goslin, new Office Administrator</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">14</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virtual Meeting with Mike Blackburn – Time to be determined</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Games Night at Storrington, doors open at 5:25 pm</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p>
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Family Update - March 30
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Dear Storrington Families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please welcome back Mr. Chad Taylor, who will once again be the Replacement Principal at Storrington Public School while Mrs. Wellwood continues to recover. Ms. Joanne Borges, a recently retired Principal, will be at the school later in the week to replace Mr. Taylor. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This past Friday was the last day for Cayla Gordon, Storrington’s amazing Office Administrator, as she moves to her new position. We are pleased to welcome Tina Goslin as our new Office Administrator. Her first day will be Monday, April 13. In the meantime, we welcome back Joan MacGregor, who many of you already know, as the Office Administrator until April 10. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are a few more updates: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring Talent Show </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many students signed up for the Talent Show and auditions at recess will begin soon. Keep practicing your performances, Stingers! Further information for families will be coming soon! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Road Race Club </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested students in Grades 3-8 have already signed up for Road Race practices at recess. They will have two races, the Bayridge Road Race on April 28 and the LCVI Road Race on May 6</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. More information will be going home with these students with details about practices and races. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> School Year Calendar for 2026-27: </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The new 2026-27 school year calendar has been approved. The first day of classes for students will be September 2, 2026. There is a PA Day for all staff on September 1, 2026. You can find more information about next year’s calendar </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kindergarten Registration – 2026-2027 </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s that time of year! Families who have a child born in 2022 can register their child for year 1 (JK) of LDSB’s Full Day Kindergarten Program. A child born in 2021 would register for year 2 (SK) of the program. Please share this information widely: </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school, enter the student’s home address into Tri-Board's “Locate A School” tool. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Kindergarten team is exceptional – Storrington is a great place to learn and play! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A LOOK AHEAD: </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">*Derek McGowan continues to provide music lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays at Storrington for pre-registered families. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 30 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Day 4) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome back to Chad Taylor, and to Joanne Borges, Retired Principal, who will be replacing Mr. Taylor later this week. </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 31 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Joan MacGregor, Office Administrator, until April 10 </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 1 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pesach/Passover (April 1-9) </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 2 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 3 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Good Friday – school closed </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 6 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Easter Monday – school closed </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 7 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Day 3) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carrie Amodeo, Student Support Counsellor, at Storrington </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 8 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Katharine St. Clair, Learning Partner at Storrington </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 9 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Meeting/School Council </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April13 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Day 2) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Tina Goslin, new Office Administrator </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carrie Amodeo, Student Support Counsellor, at Storrington </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 14 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vaisakhi (Sikhism) </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 16 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Katharine St. Clair, Learning Partner at Storrington </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Engagement event - Time to be determined</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 18px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 17 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day – no classes for students </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 20 (Day 1) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carrie Amodeo, Student Support Counsellor, at Storrington </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan (Baha’i) (April 21-May 2) </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 24 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 27 (Day 1) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carrie Amodeo, Student Support Counsellor, at Storrington </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bayridge Road Race </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7 and 8 Immunizations </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan (Baha’i) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Katharine St. Clair, Learning Partner, at Storrington </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 110px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30 </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 513px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
2026-03-30 14:08:25.928 +0000 UTC
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Mental Health Supports - March Break
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we approach March Break, we wanted to take a moment to remind students and families about the importance of caring for their mental health and well-being. Time away from school can provide an opportunity to rest, recharge, and connect with supportive people and activities. We also recognize that it can be challenging for some.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is support available in the community, and reaching out to a trusted adult, family member, friend, or support professional can make a meaningful difference when someone is struggling. Encouraging help-seeking and connection can be an important protective factor for students and their families.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some resources that are available during the break:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre (March 17 Kingston Walk-in Clinic; March 18 Sydenham Walk-in Clinic)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonestoptalk.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cwellwoods%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065037425649%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=081T0XiA2MFyJVA4TB5jU9MKWvmzofs8LvykbOdIlOM%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkingstonhomebase.ca%2Fone-roof%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cwellwoods%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065037442965%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Vm77%2FmREwkftrOD334PUV98Y9unwk0NJFHVCYeKtsc8%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Roof Kingston</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 12 to 25)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frflahealth.ca%2Fhome%2Fprograms%2Fyouth-hub%2F%3Fdoing_wp_cron%3D1773409338.1975519657135009765625&data=05%7C02%7Cwellwoods%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065037454619%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3aI87cDsaO92mX6bbA4WP6a%2Fq7p01awF0sV7Ak7GgTs%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lennox and Addington Youth Hub</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 10 to 24)</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In an emergency, call </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">911</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or visit the nearest emergency department</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Storrington Staff</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-03-13 14:47:27.997 +0000 UTC
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View All NewsMessage from the Director - March 5, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendar is Approved</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education has approved Limestone’s recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar. The school year will begin with a P.A. Day on September 1, 2026, with the first day of classes for students on September 2, 2026. A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">printable version of the calendar is available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees are seeking feedback on the Limestone District School Board budget planning process for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Families are encouraged to take a few minutes to provide feedback on areas or priority. The survey is anonymous and can be accessed online at </span><a href="https://bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> . The survey closes March 23, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Video: Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As previously shared, the Ministry of Education released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in December, and we are pleased to share that Limestone has achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s results are consistent with provincial trends in many areas and show meaningful improvement in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone is performing at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These results reflect the collective efforts of Limestone educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—supported by the ongoing commitment of students and families across our district. We are extremely proud of the dedication and hard work that contributed to these achievements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to share a </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">video update with families on Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> provides an overview of Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan and how it guides our shared work to support student learning and well-being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through insights from members of the Limestone Senior Team, families will learn about the key priorities shaping our efforts, the thinking behind our actions, and how collaboration, evidence, and reflection help us improve. The video highlights how data, professional learning, and shared leadership work together to move learning forward, while keeping students, belonging, and continuous growth at the centre. It offers a look at how planning connects to practice as we work together toward positive outcomes for all Limestone students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History Curriculum</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With these updates, in Grades 7, 8, and 10, students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in the pursuit of building an inclusive and prosperous country. The Grade 10 History course will also have new learning on extreme political and social ideologies, the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, and the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the updated curriculum on the </span><a href="https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Become a Homestay and Host an International Student: A Meaningful Experience for You and Your Family</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year, LDSB welcomes more than 120 international students into schools across the district from countries around the world, including Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, France, Vietnam, Rwanda, and many others. Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a positive difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students and supported by dedicated Limestone staff throughout the placement, so families are never on their own. Hosting offers opportunities for cultural exchange, the development of lasting relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. To learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes, visit </span><a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry Resources for Reading and Math</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued partnership and support of student learning and well-being across Limestone. We are grateful for the role families play in helping students feel supported, connected, and successful, and we look forward to continuing our work together.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p>
2026-03-05 21:30:00.475 +0000 UTC
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Limestone District School Board Welcomes 2026–2027 Student Trustees
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2026–2027 Student Trustees, who will be formally welcomed at the April meeting of the Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student trustees play an important role in bringing student perspectives to board-level discussions, helping ensure that student voice is reflected in decision-making across the district. For the upcoming term, LDSB looks forward to working with three engaged and passionate student leaders who represent rural, urban, and Indigenous student communities:</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Audrey Bateman – Rural Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Bateman:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> I'm so excited to be your rural student trustee this year. This role is such a great place to create lasting change for the current and future classes. I'm really looking forward to connecting with the trustees and students from across the board to try and make school a more fun, inclusive, and memorable experience where we can. Everyone's voice matters!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Victoria McCourt – Indigenous Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee McCourt</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied for the Indigenous student trustee position because I feel that having a voice to represent Indigenous students, their issues and concerns is important. I would like to help celebrate and honour the Indigenous students in the Limestone District School Board. I look forward to helping create more opportunities for Indigenous students and I want our youth to feel proud of who they are and their Indigenous identity. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathew Katz – Urban Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Katz</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied to become a student trustee to advocate for issues that both I and students from across LDSB are passionate about. I specifically hope to be able to work on issues related to environmental sustainability and anti-racism. Ultimately, I want to ensure students’ voices are heard and meaningfully represented.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board congratulates Audrey, Victoria, and Matthew on their appointments and looks forward to welcoming them at the April Board meeting as they begin their term as student trustees for the 2026–2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6101cb72-005e-4aad-b211-341230a8738b" alt="2026 2027 Student Trustees" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-03-04 14:48:09.694 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director - February 20, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope everyone had a good, short week following the Family Day Weekend. We have had a small taste of warmer weather recently, though we know there may still be more winter days to come. As we head toward the end of February, I would like to share a few updates with Limestone families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Calendar</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar Survey. Approximately 3,700 responses were submitted from families, staff, and community members. We appreciate your time and providing the feedback.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As shared previously, the school year calendar for 2026-2027 presents unique challenges, with Labour Day falling unusually late on September 7, and Easter occurring just four days after March Break. Across all three school boards (Limestone DSB, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB, and Hastings and Prince Edward County DSB) Option 1 was the preferred choice, and Option 2 ranked second and third, with only marginal differences in support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Following further review of the potential calendars, and considering potential financial implications, it was determined that implementing Option 1 would create additional costs for all three boards. Given that Option 2 very closely aligns with Option 1, differing by only one day and without the associated financial implications, all three boards supported Option 2, with the school year starting September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students on September 2.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Wednesday night’s Board Meeting, the Limestone Board of Trustees approved </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/375540e1-d8af-4e1c-a856-7035ab3f1e4b/2026-2027-School-Year-Calendar-Final.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Option 2 for the 2026-2027 school year calendar</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and this calendar will be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You Are Invited: Community Event: An Evening with Monique Gray Smith, Author of </strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– March 12, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to a free in-person evening with author Monique Gray Smith. This special event will bring our community together to learn about care, reciprocity, connection to the land, and connection to one another. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: March 12, 2026</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: 6:30 p.m. - Vendors and refreshments</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 6:45 p.m. - Doors open</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 7:00 p.m. - Speaker begins</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Queen's University, Duncan McArthur Hall, 511 Union St., Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Light refreshments will be provided, and the first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of her book. </span><a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration is required</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please </span><a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in advance — we look forward to seeing you there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This event has been made possible with the support of the Limestone Learning Foundation, Queen’s University Faculty of Education, and the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 Virtual School Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families interested in enrolling their students in virtual school for the 2026-2027 school year should complete the </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virtual School Survey.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> This helps with early planning for the next school year. This virtual school survey is not for registration and families will need to </span><a href="mailto:virtualk8@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contact Elementary Virtual School to officially register their students for next year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you have more than one student interested, please complete the survey for each student. The survey will remain open until Friday, March 13, 2026. Families can </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">access the survey online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you require a printed survey, please contact Principal </span><a href="mailto:myerskm@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kate Myers by e-mail</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the survey online.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement in Limestone school communities. We truly value the strong partnership we share with families and look forward to the second half of the 2025-2026 school year continuing positively for students, families, and staff.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p>
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.