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Family Update - February 9-13
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Update – February 9-13, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Monday, Stinger Families!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You have all probably heard of Mrs. Wellwood’s mishap. We would like to wish her a speedy recovery.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">My name is Mr. Chad Taylor, and I will be the acting principal for the next few weeks. I retired approximately a year and a half ago from Elginburg District Public School. I was an administrator for 21 years, at almost all rural schools. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I will do my best to keep Storrington running as it was, as it seems to be a well-oiled machine.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February is Superhero Kindness Month at Storrington!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We declare that February is Kindness Superhero Month at Storrington! (starting Feb 9)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are 3 Spirit Days Planned:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- "Odd Socks Day" to celebrate individuality! (Feb 20)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Superhero Day (Feb 26)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Red/White/Pink/Purple Day (Feb 13)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each week will focus on a theme to promote kindness as a school community:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· The Power of Good: Make the positives loud!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Anti-Bullying Behaviour (Bullies Out, Acts of Kindness In)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· If we challenge it, we can change it</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be school-wide tasks, which could include:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Super power story time – read-alouds all week</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Kindness Tally Charts</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Chain-reaction of positivity/kindness around each classroom</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Creative Writing - individual or shared writing as a class</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will finish off the month of February with a Kindness Superpower assembly – details will be shared soon!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 1 Report Cards</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 1 Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, February 13. If your student is absent that day, they will be sent home the next school day that they are present.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 2 IEPs</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student has an IEP, the Term 2 IEPs will be sent home immediately after March Break, on Monday, March 23, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Grams Fundraiser for Student Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Council will be selling Candy Grams as a Fundraiser. We will use this money to pay for the DJ booked for the dances on February 13, as well as continue to save money for future events and our personalized tent for sporting events.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each student at Storrington will receive a Candy Gram and a positive message.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Grams will be sold for $1.50.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Grams will be sold by Student Council – Last day to purchase is </span><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tomorrow</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Feb 10!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Grams will be distributed on February 13.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valentine’s Dances</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Valentine’s Dances will take place on Friday, February 13! The Dances (1 for the bottom floor and 1 for the top floor) will take place during the 3rd block of the day. A DJ has been hired – this was a very positive experience in October! We are looking forward to a fun afternoon of movement and music! It will also be the pink/white/red/purple spirit day!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s that time of year! Families who have a child born in 2022 can register them 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: https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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: start;"><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" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weeks Ahead</strong></b></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9 (day 5)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindness Month begins!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Candy Grams for Sale</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Candy Grams for sale *Last day</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">*Grade 8 night at La Salle – 5-6 pm</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten and Grade 1 to Sydenham Public Library 1:00 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Communication of Learning and Term 1 Elementary Provincial Reports distributed to families</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Valentine’s Dance – DJ booked</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Spirit Day – Red/Pink/White/Purple</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Candy Grams distributed</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lisa Renaud, Math Facilitator, at Storrington</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Day – no school</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">17 (day 5)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunar New Year (Buddhism)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Basketball tournament </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">18</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan – Feb 18-March 20 (Islam)</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">19</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Meeting and School Council Meeting</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">20</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Battersea Dance – SAC fundraiser – evening event</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odd Socks Day – celebrate individuality!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Olympic Outdoor Event - Afternoon</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">23 (day 4)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lisa Renaud at Storrington</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ski Trip Grades 4-8</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">26 (day 2)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mike Blackburn Visit, 8:30-11:30 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindness Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SUPERHERO Day! Dress up like a “kindness” superhero!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">27</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lisa Renaud at Storrington</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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Family Update February 2-6, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Update – February 2-6, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Monday, Stinger Families!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to February and to Term 2 of the 2025-2026 school year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February is Superhero Kindness Month at Storrington!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We declare that February is Kindness Superhero Month at Storrington! </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(starting Feb 9)</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are 3 Spirit Days Planned:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-"Odd Socks Day" - wear your mismatched socks to celebrate individuality! (Feb 20)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Superhero Day (Feb 26)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Red/White/Pink/Purple Day (Feb 13)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each week will focus on a theme to promote kindness as a school community:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· The Power of Good: Make the positives loud!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Anti-Bullying Behaviour (Bullies </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Out</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Acts of Kindness </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· If we </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">challenge</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> it, we can </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">change </em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">it</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be school-wide tasks, which could include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Super power story time – read-alouds all week</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindness Tally Charts</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"Chain" reaction of positivity/kindness around each classroom </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Creative Writing - individual or shared writing as a class</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will finish off the month of February with a Kindness Superpower assembly – details will be shared soon! The assembly will take place on February 26.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 1 Report Cards</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 1 Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, February 13. If your student is absent that day, they will be sent home on Tuesday, February 17.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 2 IEPs</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student has an IEP, the Term 2 IEPs will be sent home immediately after March Break, on Monday, March 23, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Grams Fundraiser for Student Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Council will be selling Candy Grams as a Fundraiser. We will use this money to pay for the DJ booked for the dances on February 13, as well as continue to save for future events and our personalized tent for sporting events.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each student at Storrington will receive a Candy Gram and a positive message.</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Grams will be sold for $1.50.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Grams will be sold by the Student Council – February 5, 6, 9, 10.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Grams will be distributed on February 13.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valentine’s Dances</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Valentine’s Dances will take place on Friday, February 13! The Dances (1 for the bottom floor and 1 for the top floor) will take place during the 3</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> block of the day. A DJ has been hired – this was a very positive experience in October! We are looking forward to a fun afternoon of movement and music! It will also be the pink/white/red/purple spirit day!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration – 2026-2027</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s that time of year! Families who have a child born in 2022 can register them 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" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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 </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weeks Ahead</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">*Derek McGowan continues to provide music lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays at Storrington for registered families.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 (day 5)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 2 Begins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher Candidates start in Grade 4/5 - February 2, 2026 - February 27, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- SSC, Carrie Amodeo, at Storrington</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ball Hockey Tournament – Info/Forms in School Day</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bus Safety Presentations in the gym:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Session (JK to Grade 3): 2:05 PM</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior/Intermediate Session (Grades 4 to 8): 2:45 PM</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9 (day 5)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindness Superhero February begins!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SSC, Carrie Amodeo, at Storrington</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">*Grade 8 night at La Salle – 5-6pm</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten and Ms. Kuhnke’s Grade 1s to Sydenham Public Library 1:00 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Communication of Learning</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">and Term 1 Elementary Provincial Reports</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">distributed to families</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Valentine’s Dance – DJ booked! Dances will take place during the 3</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> block of the day (2:00-3:25 pm)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Red/Pink/White/Purple Spirit Day!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lisa Renaud, Math Facilitator, at Storrington</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Day – no school for students and staff</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">17 (day 5)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunar New Year (Buddhism)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Basketball tournament – Info/Forms in School Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SSC, Carrie Amodeo, at Storrington</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">18</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan – Feb 18-March 20 (Islam)</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">19</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Meeting 6pm</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">20</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Battersea Dance – SAC fundraiser – evening event</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odd Socks Spirit Day – celebrate individuality!</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">23 (day 4)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lisa Renaud, Math Facilitator, at Storrington</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carrie Amodeo, SSC, at Storrington</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ski Trip Grades 4-8 – Forms in School Day</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">26</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent Mike Blackburn Visit, 8:30-11:30 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindness Assembly – 2:15 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SUPERHERO Spirit Day! Dress up like a “kindness” superhero!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">27</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Math Facilitator, Lisa Renaud, planning with educators</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
2026-02-02 21:15:41.76 +0000 UTC
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Stinger Family Update January 26-30
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Update – January 26-30, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Tuesday, Stinger Families!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was wonderful to come together as a school last week to celebrate students! The smiles, applause, and encouragement of each other was beautiful to see!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope everyone made the most of the "Snow Day" yesterday. I was personally very thankful to have time to shovel and catch up on some work and household tasks. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inclement Weather Days</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We as a staff want to be fully transparent about what happens on “snow days” when school buses are cancelled. Educators provide literacy (including Core French) and math instruction every day. Students who are not meeting benchmark or who are behind in math fluency or content areas, but are at school, do receive Lexia (if applicable) and targeted/explicit instruction – even on “snow days”. Classes are not always combined, depending on how many students can make it to school safely.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are proud of our commitment to student achievement.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to connect with your student’s teacher. They would be happy to chat about your specific circumstances on bus cancellation days and plan with you.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have indeed had an unprecedented number of bus cancellation days so far this school year. Please know that we have no control over these cancellations. We are committed to student safety and learning every day. We do have a school-wide plan to increase the support for students who need to stay home on these days due to safety and accessibility.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Information Night at La Salle - February 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is hosting Grade 8 Parent Information Nights at our secondary schools across the region for families and students to attend. Parent information nights include a special presentation about the secondary school, its programs, and the registration process.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">La Salle Secondary School's Grade 8 Information Night will take place on February 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The presentation for families and students will begin at 5:00 pm.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration – 2026-2027</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s that time of year! Families who have a child born in 2022 can register them 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" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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 </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weeks Ahead</strong></b></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">26 (day 1)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Queens students visiting Gr.4/5 (afternoon) - postponed</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">27</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Katherine St. Clair, Learning Partner at Storrington</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5-8 – OPP Presentation (Health Curriculum)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Baby lambs visiting Kindergarten</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">28</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Storrington’s EQAO Data Day at the Board Office (Day 1 of 2)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shane Wray kinder music with jk/sk class at 2:30 pm</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">29</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">30</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day – No school for students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> February</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 (day 5)</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 2 Begins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher Candidate starts with Grade 4 /5 class - February 2, 2026 - February 27, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ball Hockey Tournament (details to be shared by Ms. Bowen)</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bus Safety Presentations:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Session (JK to Grade 3): 2:05 PM</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior/Intermediate Session (Grades 4 to 8): 2:45 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>
2026-01-27 14:38:09.633 +0000 UTC
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View All NewsYou're Invited: Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re pleased to invite you to Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Queen’s University.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Made possible through the support of the Limestone Learning Foundation, and in partnership with the Limestone District School Board’s Indigenous Education team and Queen’s University Faculty of Education, this special evening brings internationally respected Indigenous author and educator Monique Gray Smith to Kingston.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This community gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, connection to the land, and one another.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m. – Vendors & refreshments, 6:45 p.m. – Doors open, 7:00 p.m. – Speaker begins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Location: Duncan McArthur Hall, Queen’s University</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🎟️ Cost: Free and open to the community</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">👉 Please register so we can plan accordingly:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🔗 </span><a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvgpwxCdY7mdCk6aI-vlX0-lUODlUSTVBQ1lFTDBSREdRMzdHM0xQVU45UC4u&route=shorturl" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📘 Bonus: The first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of the book! A book sale and signing will follow the keynote. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of learning and connection.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/09940711-f5f2-4097-b0d4-166fdf9e8b6d" alt="2026 02 12 Monique Gray Smith Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-02-12 19:01:35.305 +0000 UTC
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Message to Families - February 11, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is deeply saddened to learn of the horrific events that took place yesterday impacting a school and community in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No words can adequately express our condolences to those affected. Our hearts are with the students, families, and community members who have been directly impacted by this awful event. While there are many national and international events that affect people on a daily or weekly basis, events impacting schools have an impact on everyone attached to schools and education. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Significant events like these, that are in the public eye and heavily featured on news and social media, can have an impact on students and families in different ways. These impacts may look different for each person and be impacted by their source(s) of information and/or media coverage. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are here to offer support. The board’s Educational Services team is available to support students and families as needed. Educational Services has prepared the following tips to help families support students during this time: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recognize that students may become concerned that something bad will happen to themselves, family, or friends. Explain that safety measures are in place and reassure them that you and other adults will take care of them. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student is not focused on what happened, avoid dwelling on it or having detailed adult conversations in front of younger students. However, be available to answer questions to the best of your ability. Young students may not be able to express themselves verbally. Pay attention to changes in their behaviour or social interactions. </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For some, limiting exposure to media coverage or other sources of information may be important, particularly when social media platforms contain significant amounts of misinformation or disinformation. Images of a horrific event can become overwhelming, especially if watched repetitively. Young students may not be able to distinguish between images on television or their screen, and their personal reality. For older students who choose to watch the news or scroll social media stories related to the event, be available to discuss what they see and to help put it into perspective. </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be aware of your own needs. Do not ignore your own feelings of anxiety and concern or anger. Talking to friends, family members, and mental health counsellors can help. You will be better able to support others if you can express your own emotions in a productive manner. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition, community supports and resources are available: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F5dtj2RpKyWZVMFip7eilAg~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FAhbXHyCLOOtfzcyagEZuGKPLbV5K-tlSWExqTmCL9-NVHVXd5eNYIKPxB8LGeEHouRZa2lvNZ1rO5TreJ7ri-UP7lxBJGi8V600JPmsZCBQkGsmS2uYlqi57IsFtWQki4gqwYIYAWuGuphCTy3wTmUSdDqaCRDgUxId5Uo6sZ2R_Gd8xfoLplCx5s2_bp68vOlgOv7CA2h3n9lyUcaj26A~~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884292586%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qfUtl3ogntDAI3yxWjmDmIvm79eSfhc0xUDxYtAllIk%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/5dtj2RpKyWZVMFip7eilAg~~/AAAAARA~/AhbXHyCLOOtfzcyagEZuGKPLbV5K-tlSWExqTmCL9-NVHVXd5eNYIKPxB8LGeEHouRZa2lvNZ1rO5TreJ7ri-UP7lxBJGi8V600JPmsZCBQkGsmS2uYlqi57IsFtWQki4gqwYIYAWuGuphCTy3wTmUSdDqaCRDgUxId5Uo6sZ2R_Gd8xfoLplCx5s2_bp68vOlgOv7CA2h3n9lyUcaj26A~~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO): Noticing mental health concerns for your child (available in multiple languages).</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FsGaKSHHdGG8SUiGKz0wycA~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfF10_692oyb2YdpPnGy3Q4XV6o3Mk67DwV5Tqn3UlvMyZsmhfOnNBKorxt8Mh8kf3FDVQPjqQpY6DERBy4OAqUCK7S7FnlRLgn_LV8oHPlXWyOzqWQhHhMs4wYeeA5jP7TRNn5yo_wplUeQLt8H-9TxadhgDxh7YXcS2EaYZ34wA230Yv8qLBX7xFwFj6yoNposKTqEfR160-lfZbXLJR-qpRqfiZ0x3j3Z1RD6Ed5Q~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884323230%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HcQCVcNrn7fz%2Fd3Bxo%2BMhUIHlGVBubuVsMOqKNtjdCY%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/sGaKSHHdGG8SUiGKz0wycA~~/AAAAARA~/fF10_692oyb2YdpPnGy3Q4XV6o3Mk67DwV5Tqn3UlvMyZsmhfOnNBKorxt8Mh8kf3FDVQPjqQpY6DERBy4OAqUCK7S7FnlRLgn_LV8oHPlXWyOzqWQhHhMs4wYeeA5jP7TRNn5yo_wplUeQLt8H-9TxadhgDxh7YXcS2EaYZ34wA230Yv8qLBX7xFwFj6yoNposKTqEfR160-lfZbXLJR-qpRqfiZ0x3j3Z1RD6Ed5Q~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SMHO: Help me understand - Talking with your child about mental health</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FB-rUGjR_ntoPgfTuv4IxDw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FGOPsHpRkdN8JRwFaB_44rvlvO2Wd68Qjl-QA1-H3CkYvc6KxCOMxzrUNdE02hQfB7LyLqAOW96jpWnyoI3Gj3RRzqUjzGjKbgXD-64VVvzYUWzyeSueuY0Cfpqa1KPkGUpHDp_B_O44DqTr4HmyGmv31Yfwv-8sOkxthyTC6IHc~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884342394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=m9mEfYyan7f5ApKOq2M3EKtkirEFAW75tMfTEPvHiZM%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/B-rUGjR_ntoPgfTuv4IxDw~~/AAAAARA~/GOPsHpRkdN8JRwFaB_44rvlvO2Wd68Qjl-QA1-H3CkYvc6KxCOMxzrUNdE02hQfB7LyLqAOW96jpWnyoI3Gj3RRzqUjzGjKbgXD-64VVvzYUWzyeSueuY0Cfpqa1KPkGUpHDp_B_O44DqTr4HmyGmv31Yfwv-8sOkxthyTC6IHc~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MediaSmarts: Talking to kids about the news</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FPpJyaOfrMZI5jxlmAY1AuA~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FutqsihRUAlNFqHS6i0_r2eWrq9k46bXvJGBcg9iKBpfLwvkzu0rrHfDAgIx4YjsPQaxM6sA37Dj2uHCkAg7lCFGtuiMYSGbMigwAkhXjo-kQzHwwa-vqFaZli2F9TR61&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884362998%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6z4yQ70qwPOrEaqU6eRTmE%2Bizkj7MeYT4f0bpeYJPQw%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/PpJyaOfrMZI5jxlmAY1AuA~~/AAAAARA~/utqsihRUAlNFqHS6i0_r2eWrq9k46bXvJGBcg9iKBpfLwvkzu0rrHfDAgIx4YjsPQaxM6sA37Dj2uHCkAg7lCFGtuiMYSGbMigwAkhXjo-kQzHwwa-vqFaZli2F9TR61. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is available to students 24/7 by calling 1-800-688-6868 or by texting “CONNECT” to 686868. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, Limestone’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of students and staff. This is a responsibility we take very seriously. If you have concerns about how your student is reacting to this event, or any other national or international significant events, or feel additional support may be helpful, please reach out to your school. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely, </span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra, Director of Education </span></p>
2026-02-11 17:35:38.768 +0000 UTC
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EQAO - Upcoming Webinars
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are invited to join free upcoming webinars from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). These sessions will help parents and caregivers learn more about Ontario’s provincial assessments and highlight valuable insights and resources that can help families support their student's learning.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Grade 9 Students</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 12, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:00 to 1:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_E_P7XYf9S4WIhfkiEBWPFg%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423841964387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lOvfHfYqsHCQvVS7gC3zngAYalX5ssUJVA5VY2fpiTI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here to register</strong></b></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses Grade 9 students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. Participants will hear how these questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, February 24, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6:00 to 7:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_5puRqI8uQJypIaHgBYoBMw%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842006298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PbtgtyKPYUHKrJTEyc9dF1nL%2F9emw3YlKjd0VgwjA4c%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here to register</strong></b></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from EQAO research into assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 4, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:00 to 1:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_d5doLU_HSVad0Jmb_V7skQ%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842034273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=phIH%2FIJcwsWAX6PMeh8TTzVa5XskPcDlIxQfbA%2FhrfQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here to register</strong></b></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the Primary & Junior Reading Assessments, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights & resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians: What to Expect on the OSSLT</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, March 12, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6:00 to 7:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_hHxZgUTGRx-f8cfyPormKw%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842057775%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uu64%2F4NaBTjFsew0CiDmx7qT1PZA14jxf1YqQAg3BBo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here to register</strong></b></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for this free live webinar and learn about the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students, and answer questions from participants. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Writing</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 25, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:00 to 1:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_F3XF343SQve5ZGR6fEfLoA%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842077869%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CKqtXmuiLKH6vvmVfzjGkrz9JrEH12neZn58C8RBqTA%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click Here to Register</strong></b></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ writing skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss writing prompts and questions from the reading component of the primary- and junior-division assessments and from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these prompts and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</span></p>
2026-02-10 18:54:09.822 +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.