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Stinger Family Update June 22-26
<p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Update – June 22-26</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is my final Family Update of the school year. At today’s assembly, we watched the school year unfold in pictures during the slideshow that Mme Dannenberg prepared. The learning experiences, moments for growth, and extracurricular opportunities that Storrington Stingers enjoyed this year were plentiful! I am honoured to have been part of this beautiful school community this year. I hope you take a moment on the school year – the highs, the lows, and goals for next year while everything is still “fresh” before the summer break.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If there is something you would like to happen at Storrington next year, please send me an email - wellwoods@limestone.on.ca - and I will share with Ms. Domingo as she plans for an amazing 2026-2027 school year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I wish every Storrington Stinger and their family happiness, wellness, and success in their future endeavors. I hope our paths will cross again in the future.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At our assembly this morning, we celebrated and recognized students. At our assembly on Thursday morning, we will celebrate and recognize Storrington staff who work tirelessly for the success of all students at Storrington. We will also commemorate the retirees – Mme Dannenberg and Mrs. Roberts. We will also celebrate Lunch Supervisor MJ, who is retiring. Families are welcome to attend the assembly on Thursday. It will begin at about 9:20 am and be about 1 hour in length.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations - Grade 8 Graduates!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are proud of you, and we hope you enjoy your graduation ceremony this evening! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking and Early Pickup</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s a very busy and exciting time of year! For the safety of our students, if you are picking your student up early, please park in a parking spot. Please allow the buses to leave the parking lot when they are loaded. If you arrive after 3:15 pm, please wait for your student to be dismissed at 3:35 pm. Thank you for your support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, a gentle reminder to please stop at the main office, and Storrington staff will assist you.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yearbooks</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yearbooks arrived today! They will be organized and distributed to students on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. Please keep an eye on backpacks!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Water Day</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday is Water Day! Students should dress according to the weather and bring a bathing suit and towel. If it’s a nice sunny day, students will stay outside to dry, so please be mindful of sun protection. Students may also choose to bring an extra set of clothing instead of wearing a bathing suit. It is also advised for students to keep shoes on their feet during the festivities. I would hate for someone to step on anything sharp. Water Day begins at about 11:45 am, after first recess.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kone Ice Truck</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to all the families who purchased snow cones as and helped our Student Council raise money one last time this year. We only had a few students who did not purchase a snow cone. We are thankful that we are in a position to purchase a small snow cone for these students. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">*If you did not purchase a snow cone because you do not wish for your student to receive one, or they will be absent, please send me an email – </span><a href="mailto:wellwoods@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">wellwoods@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – as soon as possible. The Kona truck will be arriving around 12:30 pm. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing Updates and Class Organization</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As you know, Mme Anita Dannengerg and Mrs. Joelle Roberts will be retiring at the end of June. We will continue to celebrate them and their beautiful careers as educators. At the end of June, we will also be saying goodbye and best wishes to Mrs. Laura Kuhnke, who will be teaching Kindergarten at Truedell next year. In September, Ms. Kennedy will be back in her Planning Time role. Mrs. Renaud will also be returning to Storrington following her itinerant Math position this past year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Sarah McDonald, EA, will be moving to La Salle Secondary School. She will be missed by the students she supports, and we know she will make a positive impact at La Salle. Support Staff changes are still possible over the summer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will also be saying goodbye (and hopefully, see you soon) to Mrs. Lacey Charron, EA, who was in a 1-year position at Storrington. She supported and learned alongside our youngest students at Storrington. We wish her the best and thank her for her positive contributions to Storrington this past year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I would also like to thank Mrs. Becky Plumb for stepping into a half-time then full-time EA role at Storrington this year. She connects so well with students and is helpful to all.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome new staff to Storrington! We have Mme Paterson joining us as Core French with some Planning Time. We also have Ms. Boese, who will be teaching Grade 1 /2.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We also welcome Ms. Walker, EA, to Storrington!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Although changes are still possible, I wanted to share the following school organization with families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">JK/SK – Ms. Freeland and Ms. Griffin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1/2 A – Ms. Coleman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1/2 B – Ms. Boese</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2/3 – Ms. Ridout</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3 /4 - Ms. Renaud</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5/6 – Mr. Freeland</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6/7 (we do not anticipate any grade 8 students) – Mr. Pare</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Core French – Mme Paterson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Planning time – Ms. Kennedy</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EAs – Ms. Boyle, Ms. Dixon, Ms. Jackson, Ms. Dixon, Ms. Walker</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The Week Ahead</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;">22 (day 4)</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;">Grade 8 Graduation, 5 pm start, in the gym</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Assembly at 9:20 am – student recognition</span></p><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;">23</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;">First floor to Movies – 9:05 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Splash pad for Kinder and Grade 1</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;">24</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;">Kindergarten Communication of Learning</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">and Elementary Provincial Reports</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">distributed to families – sent home with students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Water Day! (Start time - Middle Block)</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;">25</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day of school for students</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">*Assembly at 9:20 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kona Snow Cone-Arrives at 12:30 pm for all students to purchase a snow cone until 2 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Staff will “Licorice Twirl” as buses exit (Richelle to purchase licorice)</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;">26</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;">PA Day – no school for students</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Summer!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>
2026-06-22 19:57:45.21 +0000 UTC
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Maltby Summer Supports
<p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="1047e775-8ae9-4870-8d5d-1cacac8d1df5"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="ef08ed17-66d1-41d7-9bce-7188faca0e6a"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="4ea63b84-49d4-46e4-9545-eba6aa21a629"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please click on the links above to find out about Summer programming supports at Maltby.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you!</span></p>
2026-06-16 16:24:35.457 +0000 UTC
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Stinger Family Update - June 15-19
<p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stinger Family Update – June 15-19</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Tuesday morning!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A few reminders for families:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> School Day – A gentle reminder to please ensure you complete trip forms and payment before any field trips. We do not want students to miss out on these fun opportunities. The school can support any family that may need support with payment. Please connect with your child's teacher. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kona Ice – This is our final Student Council fundraiser! Please go to School Day to purchase your snow cone today! The order forms will close on Friday, June 19.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Next week, we have 2 assemblies planned for 9:20 am. Families are invited to both assemblies. On June 22, we will recognize teams and individual athletic awards. There will also be a slideshow highlighting this past school year! The assembly on June 25 will be to recognize and celebrate staff and retirements. </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> School Council - Our final meeting of the year will take place </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">virtually</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, starting at </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6:30 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We hope this time and format will support busy families at this time of the year. The meeting link will be shared with all families on Thursday morning. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing Updates and Class Organization</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As you know, Mme Dannengerg and Ms. Roberts will be retiring at the end of June. We will continue to celebrate them and their beautiful careers as educators. At the end of June, we will also be saying goodbye and best wishes to Ms. Kuhnke, who will be teaching Kindergarten at Truedell next year. In September, Ms. Kennedy will be back in her Planning Time role. Ms. Renaud will also be returning to Storrington following her itinerant Math position this past year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We do not have any updates for Support Staff yet, as their staffing process continues.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new staff to Storrington!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have Ms. Paterson joining us as Core French with some Planning Time. We also have Ms. Boese, who will be teaching Grade 1 /2.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Although changes are still possible, I wanted to share the following school organization with families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">JK/SK – Ms. Freeland and Ms. Griffin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1/2 A – Ms. Coleman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1/2 B – Ms. Boese</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2/3 – Ms. Ridout</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3 /4 - Ms. Renaud</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5/6 – Mr. Freeland</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6/7 (we do not anticipate any grade 8 students) – Mr. Pare</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Core French – Mme Paterson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Planning time – Ms. Kennedy</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, our Office Administrator, Ms. Tina Goslin, will be moving to Selby Public School next year. She has been a wonderful addition to our staff for the last few months, and she will be missed. We wish her well at her new school. The staffing process will now take place for that position. </span></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;">June 15 (day 4)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Storrington THEME WEEK June 15</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to 19</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> begins today:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s Beach Day Today</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 92px;"><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;">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;">Gould Lake – Pare</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s 80’s Day Today</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></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;">17</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;">Volunteer Brunch Event (8:45 -10 am in the gym)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s Sports Jersey Day</strong></b></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;">18</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 - 6:30 pm, virtual meeting</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s SCHOOL SPIRIT/Stinger Day</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1/2 + 2/3 at Trillium Gymnastics (11:45-3)</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;">19</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;">Kindergarten end-of-year celebration, parents invited, 2 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Track Day - 9:30 am </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s Hat Day</strong></b></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;">22 (day 4)</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;">Grade 8 Graduation, 5 pm start</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Assembly at 9:20 am</span></p><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;">23</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;">First floor to Movies (departure time is 9:05 am)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Splash pad for Kinder and Grade 1 </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;">24</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;">Kindergarten Communication of Learning and Elementary Provincial Reports are distributed to families - sent home with students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Water Day! (Start time - Middle Block)</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;">25</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;">Last day of school for students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">*Assembly at 9:20 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kona Snow Cone-Arrives at 12:30 pm</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;">26</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;">PA Day - no school for students</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
2026-06-16 11:31:55.305 +0000 UTC
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View All NewsMessage to Families- June 18, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move towards the last week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to share a few important updates and reminders as we wrap up the year and begin looking ahead to September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Budget</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At last night’s Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2026-2027 budget, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. The budget includes total revenues of $340.98 million and total expenditures of $345.76 million and is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The full </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, along with a new resource, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Overview </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Motion Passed by Board of Trustees</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board of Trustees passed a motion at last night’s meeting recognizing the challenges present in many classrooms and their impact on students, frontline educators, and support staff. The motion directs the Chair to write to the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, the Premier, local MPPs, OPBSA, CODE, and union partners, requesting additional funding to support the hiring of more frontline staff and will highlight that Limestone annually spends approximately $10 million beyond provincial funding to support special education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Student Portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New students, as well as those with a change of address or school</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit </span><a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">triboard.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year-End Letter to Students and Parents from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and a Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to mark this occasion. We have also received a </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. As we approach the final days of classes, we wish all students, families, and staff a positive end to the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +0000 UTC
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Board of Trustees Approves 2026–2027 School Year Budget
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At its regular meeting on June 17, 2026, the Limestone District School Board of Trustees approved a $340.5 million budget for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a deficit budget balanced through the use of reserve funds.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The approved budget complies with Ministry of Education requirements and includes:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Operating expenditures of $316.8 million, representing a $73,000 decrease compared to the previous year.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Capital expenditures of $23.7 million, allocated to school condition improvements and renewal projects.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The vast majority of the operating budget is directed to student instruction and relates directly to classroom support. Capital funding is used to fund school condition improvements and school renewal projects.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board continues to face financial pressures in several key areas, including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Education</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Replacement</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Transportation</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Statutory Benefits</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/cc327962-05b2-4cac-b89e-711e1e75ca27/2026-06-16-Budget-Overview.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260623145224" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 Budget Overview</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (PDF)</span></li></ul>
2026-06-18 13:49:18.755 +0000 UTC
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Year End Letter to Students and Parents
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education has shared a letter for students, parents and families: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Students, Parents and Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To our amazing students: well done on finishing another school year! This is a good time to celebrate everything you have accomplished over the past several months. You worked hard, took on challenges, learned new things and continued to grow. You should be proud of all you have achieved this year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As you begin your summer break, take time to rest, explore your interests, and enjoy time with family and friends. However you choose to spend your summer, I hope you make the most of the months ahead.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To the graduating Class of 2026, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Whether your next step is college, university, an apprenticeship, the workforce or another pathway, I wish you every success in the years ahead.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As families look ahead to September and the start of a new school year, there are a few things to keep in mind. Ontario schools will continue to focus on helping students build strong foundations in reading, writing and math while preparing them for success beyond the classroom. Students in elementary schools will learn from the same core materials and benefit from a revised Kindergarten curriculum focused on foundational literacy, math and science skills. In Grade 7 and 8, updated History courses will include new mandatory content on the history of Black Canadians.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In high schools, students in Grade 10 History will have new learning about Black history, the Holocaust and Holodomor. Students will also be required to demonstrate financial literacy as part of earning their high school diploma. To help provide clearer expectations and a more comprehensive picture of student achievement, high school students will complete written final exams during a dedicated exam period, and attendance and classroom participation will form part of their final grade. Together, these changes will help students stay engaged in their learning and be better prepared for life after graduation.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope the summer ahead provides an opportunity to recharge and enjoy some well-earned time together. I wish you and your family a safe, happy and enjoyable summer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra Minister of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/1fba83f3-9f1b-4d60-a77c-3bc15cd094c8/Year-End-Letter-to-Students-and-Parents.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152216" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year End Letter to Students, Parents, and Families from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education - English</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (PDF)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/1466db2e-00ea-40f2-b63d-8d3f65d04a0d/Lettre-concernant-la-fin-de-l-ann-e-scolaire-l-intention-des-l-ves-et-des-parents.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152354" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year End Letter to Students, Parents, and Families from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education - French</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (PDF)</span></p>
2026-06-17 15:22:45.539 +0000 UTC
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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.