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Lara Paterson Receives Ophea Award

<img src="/images/fd3b7936-e74e-55cf-9642-4f5af02e6181?fingerprint=ppb20251217015319" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit">Limestone District School Board is thrilled to announce that Lara Paterson, a dedicated member of the Limestone team, has been awarded the prestigious Ophea Award of Distinction.The Ophea Award of Distinction recognizes an individual who is a leader in the meaningful advancement of inclusive healthy, active living opportunities for children and youth in Ontario school communities. Lara has consistently demonstrated passion, creativity, and commitment in promoting health and wellness among our students, colleagues, and community.Nominees for this award must meet the eligibility requirements, including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">The contributions of the recipient’s impacts are regional and/or provincial in scope</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">The recipient has demonstrated excellence in the areas of advocacy, partnership development, and/or the provision of quality, innovative, inclusive programming</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">The recipient has made a long-term contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of Ontario’s children and youth</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">The recipient of this award is well known to Ophea for their contributions and years of service and support in service student well-being</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">The recipient’s work/volunteer contributions impact schools and/or communities (e.g. educators, public health workers, recreation providers, etc.)</li></ul>The Ophea Award of Distinction is presented in honour of Bing Caswell, a dedicated professional whose thought leadership and commitment led to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the field of health and physical education.On behalf of the Limestone District School Board, congratulations Lara! We are proud to have you as part of our team.

2024-06-10 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

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Skills Ontario Awards 2024

<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="/images/4404f904-f625-5628-b479-f037226c1116?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" alt=""></figure>Limestone’s Board of Trustees had the honour of having the Skills Ontario Competition Awards at the Education, Policy, and Operations Committee meeting on June 5, 2024. The Expanded Opportunities Team lead by Melissa Baker-Cox, Geoff Petznick, Paul Allinson, and Courtney Soucy, presented banners to the students involved in the Skills Ontario Competition, as well as Skills Canada.On behalf of the Board of Trustees and entire Limestone District School Board, congratulations to all the students on their participation and amazing success!  Grade 7/8 ConstructionIndividual teams were asked to construct a scale model of a modest and affordable house for a well deserving family based on the design they arrived with. Team construction projects will be judged on several criteria including creativity, quality, teamwork, and demonstration of basic practical and theoretical knowledge of Residential House Design and Construction.3rd Place at Skills Ontario: A.J. Farley, Aiden Lollar, Baurer Desveaux, and Keegan GardinerAuto Paint – SecondaryCompetitors had the opportunity to demonstrate, through practical and theoretical application, their skills and task knowledge in the industry relevant to:<ul><li>Basic skills relevant to surface preparation, colour matching, painting, and polishing.</li><li>Knowledge of an application of applicable health and safety regulations.</li><li>Adjusting and checking of safety/operating equipment.</li><li>Problem solving in relation to painting.</li></ul>1st Place at Skills Ontario: Alisha Haaksman3rd Place at Skills Ontario: Joe YeomansOutdoor Power Equipment – SecondaryTested the skills and knowledge of each student in the air and liquid cooled engine field and to prepare each student for employment in the Marine, Powersports, and Small Engine industries. Criteria included: two-stroke engine mechanical operation, all-terrain vehicle braking systems, fuel system and carburetor repair, electrical wiring and troubleshooting, four-cycle engine shooting, and theory.                1st Place at Skills Ontario: Jeremy GardinerAuto Collison – Post SecondaryCompetitions were judged on their general knowledge of auto body repair process with particular attention paid to:<ul><li>Knowledge of safe working practices through the body repair process.</li><li>Proper application of I-Car procedures for the structural sectioning project.</li><li>Performance of an aluminum welding task.</li><li>Accurate use of Tram-bar and Unibody measurement charges for measuring a Unibody.</li></ul>1st Place at Skills Ontario and 2nd Place at Skills Canada: Liam AlfordArborist – Post SecondaryCompetitors were judged on:<ul><li>Tailboard Safety </li><li> <ul><li>Assessment of the hazards for the tasks being performed below. </li></ul></li><li>Knot Tying </li><li> <ul><li>Performing and completing knots as described in the Arborist Industry Safe Work Practices book by WSPS – Spar Pole Rescue </li><li>While maintaining 100% tie off work positioning, ascend the tree (powerline pole for use of competition), assess patient, secure patient, and lower ground. </li></ul></li><li>Limbing Challenge </li><li> <ul><li>Assemble a chain saw (will be disassembled), properly start reassembled chainsaw. </li><li>Using the same chainsaw, remove identified limbs (obstacle) of a downed tree (powerline pole with large dowels) using proper cutting and safe chainsaw techniques. </li></ul></li><li>Throw Ball Challenge </li><li> <ul><li>With in the allotted time, utilize provided throw ball lines, to make as many attempts as possible to hit targets to score points. This is an accuracy challenge. </li></ul></li><li>Mechanical Advantage Challenge </li><li> <ul><li>All competitors were provided with the same set equipment (pulleys, trusses, etc.), where they will develop the most efficient mechanical advantage system within the time allotted.</li></ul></li></ul>2nd Place at Skills Ontario: Owen ChapmanCongratulations to all the Limestone District School Board Skills Ontario Competitors:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Contest</td><td>Name</td><td>Rank</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Collision Repair</td><td>Shayla G</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Collision Repair</td><td>Tate D</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Paint</td><td>Alisha H</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Paint</td><td>Joe Y</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Service Technology</td><td>Blake D</td><td>34</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Service Technology</td><td>Nathan P</td><td>44</td></tr><tr><td>Baking</td><td>Joanna N</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Brick Masonry</td><td>Zach R</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Cabinetmaking</td><td>Isabelle M</td><td>17</td></tr><tr><td>Carpentry –Individual</td><td>Austin M</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Carpentry – Team of two</td><td>Hunter M, Jude N</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Coding</td><td>Kai M</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Computer Aided Manufacturing</td><td>Dominic A</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>Computer Aided Manufacturing</td><td>Hailey O</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Construction 7-8</td><td>Bauer D, AJ F, Keegan G, Aiden L</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Culinary Arts</td><td>Iain S</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>Electrical Installations</td><td>Nolan S</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Floristry</td><td>Sunnai P</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Graphic Design – Presentation</td><td>Grace L</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>Graphic Design – Studio Production</td><td>Dominique S</td><td>27</td></tr><tr><td>Green Energy 7-8</td><td>Eirnan M, James S, Chelsea H, Kemsley B</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Hairstyling</td><td>Sierra W</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>Hairstyling</td><td>Delvin D-C</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Heavy Equipment Service</td><td>Fletcher M</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>Horticulture & Landscaping</td><td>Patrick C, Kaleb W</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>LEGO Mechanical Engineering 7-8</td><td>Sohoh M, Lonin W, Easton S, Hudson H</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Outdoor Power Equipment</td><td>Jeremy G</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Photography</td><td>Brooke M</td><td>49</td></tr><tr><td>Photography</td><td>Dante M</td><td>55</td></tr><tr><td>Plumbing</td><td>Vann T</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>Precision Machining</td><td>Reid A</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>Prepared Speech</td><td>Aurora</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>VEX Robotics – Team of four</td><td>Bradley B, Deven G, Maneesha D. Allen G</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Welding</td><td>Riley H</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>Welding</td><td>Luke P</td><td>21</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> Limestone would like to thank all the Skills Competition Coaches and Chairs, the entire Expanded Opportunities team members, St. Lawrence College, Skills Ontario, and Skills Canada.

2024-06-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

National Indigenous History Month 2024

<img src="/images/de06adf7-cd27-549d-b705-91421f9a569f?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="float:right">June is National Indigenous History Month. This month is an opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It’s a time to honour and give voice to the stories, achievements, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across Canada, who have lived and cared for this land since time immemorial and who continue to make significant impacts, today.During this month, we also celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. This day is an opportunity to honour the histories and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This day is important as it gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the Indigenous peoples whose histories and cultures are rooted in this land, and whose historical impact and presence have long been ignored by Canadian society. We are now in a place where we are beginning to recognize the importance of Indigenous peoples and their contributions to what we now know as Canada. In the Limestone District School Board, it is critical that we continue to teach the truth and to make a commitment to life-long reconcili-ACTION and living in right relations with the Indigenous community whose traditional territory we are fortunate to teach and learn on.Working in partnership with the Kingston Friendship Centre and several community organizations, the Limestone District School Board’s, Indigenous Education Team is proud to offer several opportunities for staff, students, caregivers, and the community to engage in throughout this month.June 6th – Self-identified Indigenous students and students enrolled in NAC10 are invited to participate in a fish scale art workshop with Cree-Métis artist, Jamie Morse. This opportunity is being funded generously by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest through the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centre's.June 11th – Storytelling session by Bomgiizhik (Isaac Murdoch): “Stories of the Summer Solstice”. All classes are invited to participate in a virtual session through Zoom on June 11th to learn about the Summer Solstice.June 19th – Caregivers, students, and the community are invited to attend a Public Virtual Hodinohsho:ni Governance Workshop hosted by the Woodland Cultural Centre. This workshop will be on June 19th at 6:00 PM. The donation for this workshop helps to support the education department in creating and delivering virtual programming at the Woodland Cultural Centre. Topics covered include Hodinohsho:ni system of governance, use of Wampum, the Royal Proclamation, the Haldimand Proclamation, the Indian Act, and how these conflicted with the traditional Hodinohsho:ni Governance structure.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84279518633?pwd=ckUxb3VLT0J0NnBTMCtONlZnc2xudz09" class="editor-link">Join the Public Virtual Hodinohsho:ni Governance Workshop on ZOOM</a>.June 21st – National Indigenous Peoples Day at City Park in Kingston. On June 21st, staff and students are invited to attend the National Indigenous Peoples Day event in City Park from 11:00 – 4:00 PM. On this day there will be market vendors, a community services fair, food vendors, activities for children and youth, and an evening event starting at 7:00 PM in Springer Market Square featuring a concert by 2nd Line Bluegrass. The LDSB Indigenous Education Team will be working in collaboration with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library to create buttons, play large outdoor games such as cornhole and Jenga, and other fun activities! We are thankful for the continued collaboration with the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest to help make this event possible for staff, students, and the community.

2024-06-03 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Join LDSB's Technical Advisory Group

<img src="/images/e61a0df0-e3a8-5259-9b1d-90b8936eb8fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="float:right">The Limestone District School Board is seeking new members for the Technical Advisory Group for the next phase of Student Census data collection. The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions, and make recommendations in the design of methods for data collection, analysis, and the representation of results. Most importantly, TAG ensures that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the analysis of Student Census data to minimize the risk of bias.Recruitment:The committee will be formed by seeking expressions of continued interest from current members and new expressions of interest from individuals who possess the required lived experience and research skill set. Limestone staff will be notified by email of the opportunity to join TAG. The opportunity will also be posted to the LDSB website and advertised on LDSB’s social media channels New interested parties can express their interest using the <a href="https://ldsb.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aXfk1Af78UcseO" class="editor-link">TAG Expression of Interest Form</a>. Printable copies of the form are also available <a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/clostlamberte_limestone_on_ca/EUjk3z0ydglFjxSb2QBRtREBeMUgAtZZe3fZhGEnW2vjUA?e=DlGsax" class="editor-link">here</a>. All submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 2024.It is important to read the <a href="/documents/3b3da70a-68e5-55e0-b8ec-80d58d9bbb44?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" target="_blank" class="editor-link"> TAG Terms of Reference </a> before you apply.Selection:Expressions of interest will be reviewed by the core Census Team (Limestone Research Team, Equity Consultant, Superintendent); the Vice Principal of Indigenous Education; and the Human Rights andEquity Officer. The goal is to create a committee that is as equitable and intersectional as possible from the applications received. Interested parties are invited to share the ways in which they are willing and able to share their lived experiences alongside their research and/or data experience.TAG Membership Drive: Proposed TimelinePlease note, the timeline subject to changeSpring 2024Recruitment of new TAG Members May 6 to June 3, 2024Early June: Review applicationsMid- to Late-June: Confirm members

2024-05-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Welcome

2023-08-28 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Welcome Back 2023-2024

<img src="/images/327bc5da-170d-572b-84fe-f5fd267a7373?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" srcset="/thumbnails/327bc5da-170d-572b-84fe-f5fd267a7373?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446 450w, /images/327bc5da-170d-572b-84fe-f5fd267a7373?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Hello Stinger Families, We hope that this communication finds you all well and healthy.  Hopefully, all our Stinger families had a great summer vacation with lots of rest, relaxation and time with friends and family. On behalf of all the staff at Storrington Public School, we would like to welcome our newest Stingers and welcome back our returning Stingers. We are looking forward to seeing all the excitement and smiling faces on the first day of school. We know students will do an amazing job transitioning back to 'school life' and will be ready to continue with their learning journey. We are really looking forward to working with all our students and supporting their academic, social and emotional growth. As partners in education, we are excited to continue our work together in ensuring your child's success. Please know that we value the relationship between the school and home. Lines of communication are always open and we welcome parental input and feedback. If at any time, you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school. To help with the transition back to school, we have provided some information to some possible questions you might have.  In this memo, you will find a lot of information about our return to school.  All newsletters and memos will be emailed through our School Messenger system and posted to our school website.  If you continue to have questions, please contact us at storr@limestone.on.ca or by phone at (613) 353-2868.  We all play a very important role in educating our students.  We thank you in advance for your support and cooperation as we work together to ensure a great return to school for everyone. Sincerely, Ean Pattison Principal Our Amazing Staff!! We are very fortunate to have an amazing staff at Storrington Public School.   JK/SK A- Ms. Kuhnke/Ms. Purvis JK/SK B- Ms. Freeland/Ms. Griffin Grades 1/2- Ms. Coleman Grade 2/3- Ms. Sturgis/Ms. Crawford Grades 3/4- Ms. Gifford Grades 4/5- Ms. Renaud Grades 5/6- Ms. Roberts Grades 6/7- Mr. Pare Grades 7/8- Mr. Freeland School to Community- Ms. Telford Planning Time- Ms. Sturgis/Ms. Bowen French- Mme. Dannenberg -Mme. Laird Educational Assistants- Ms. McDonald  - Ms. Jackson  - Ms. Boyle  - Ms. Plumb Office Administrator- Ms. Gordon Custodians- Mr. Brown/Mr. Watson SSC- Ms. King SST- Ms. Bowen Principal- Mr. Pattison We want to welcome some new staff to Storrington Public School.  Please join me in welcoming Sarah Purvis, Lisa Renaud, Melanie Laird and Emily Crawford.  We know that they will all make fantastic additions to the Storrington team.   What does my child need on the first day of school? We ask that all students come with the following: -A full-sized backpack/knapsack to carry everything they will need to pack up everyday. -An insulated lunch bag, and a water bottle with spout. -A peanut free/nut free lunch and snacks. -Indoor and outdoor shoes they can put on and off themselves (e.g., Velcro or slip on) -Comfortable clothes and a complete change of clothes in a Ziploc bag, just in case. -Everything labelled with your child’s name. -Schools will supply all school supplies such as pens, pencils, markers, crayons, erasers, glue sticks, etc. When will I find out who my child(ren)’s teacher is? When students arrive to school on Tuesday, September 5, staff will be on the yard to let students know which class they’re in.  Students will be directed to their classroom zone, where they will line up and wait for the bell to ring.  Class placement information will not be shared prior to Tuesday, as placements can always change depending on enrollment numbers.   How do I know my child(ren)’s busing information? You can view your student busing information for the 2023-2024 school year by visiting the Triboard website at <a href="http://www.triboard.ca/">www.triboard.ca</a>.   To Find out your child(ren)’s bus #, pick up/drop off times, and stop location, scroll to the 2023-2024 Student Portal tab and fill in the necessary information. Your child(ren)’s OEN is available on your last report card.  If you require your child(ren)’s OEN number, please contact the school. What do I do if my child(ren) has an appointment and arrives to school late or has to leave school early? We ask that all information regarding early pick-up be communicated with the classroom teacher prior to pick-up.  If you’re unable to communicate early pick-up with your child(ren)’s teacher, we ask that you call the school to let the office know at least 15 minutes prior to pick-up.  Once you get to the school, please ring the buzzer and we will bring your child out to you.  If you need to drop off your child, after the start of the school day, please buzz at the front door.  Your child will then be let in.  We ask that students go directly to the office to be signed in and get a late slip.   It will be very important to have children at school on time this year, and where possible to schedule appointments outside of school hours.  Is Storrington a Tree Nut/Peanut Free or Scent Free School? Please remember that we are a tree nut/peanut free school and have students with severe allergies to both tree nuts and peanuts. When packing lunches, please refrain from packing anything that might contain tree nuts or peanuts. As well, we also have staff and students who have sensitivities to scents. We ask for your support in ensuring your child doesn’t wear any scented perfumes or colognes. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff. What if I need to share allergy or medical information with the school? If your child has a serious or significant medical condition (asthma, diabetes, anaphylaxis, epilepsy), please complete the appropriate medical plan of care that is attached to this email.  Once you have completed the medical plan of care, you can email it to <a href="mailto:storr@limestone.on.ca">storr@limestone.on.ca</a> or send it into the school with your child.  All plans of care will be shared with staff members and your child’s bus driver.   If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school. Do I need to pack a litterless lunch for my child? In being environmentally friendly and to reduce the amount of garbage in landfills, we ask that all students bring in a litter less lunch to school.  In looking for ways to limit our ecological footprint, please discuss with your child all the things that you can do to make their lunch more eco-friendly.  How do I report my child’s absence? A child's regular attendance at school has a direct impact on their academic success and school readiness. It is important that students arrive on time and participate in all aspects of the instructional day. If your child is going to be late or absent, there are three ways to report your child’s absence: 1)  Use your mobile device by downloading and installing the SchoolMessenger blue app or access it from the LDSB mobile app. 2)  Use the SafeArrival website at <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/">https://go.schoolmessenger.ca</a> 3)  Call the toll-free number at 1-855-257-9349 *Please do not call the school directly to report your child’s absence. What communication tools does the school use? We use several tools to communicate information from school to home.  Weekly reminders will be sent out using our Communicate broadcasting system.  Parents can also access our school website at <a href="/">www.storrington.limestone.on.ca</a> or our Twitter account @StorrPS_LDSB.  Some classes use agendas as a form of communication between home and school.  Please use this as a tool for communication with the school and classroom teacher. We ask that all students bring in $5.00 to cover the costs of the agenda. What do I do with the forms that are sent home? At the beginning of each school year, there are lots of forms that need to be signed and returned. We ask that all parents review, sign and return any applicable forms. This information is important to ensure that we have up-to-date information and contact numbers. What will recess look like? All students will go out for recess at the same time.  Students will have access to the space that is designated for their grade/division. What will the school entry and dismissal transitions look like for my child? Students getting a ride to school should try not to arrive before the bell.  Students will be able to access the yard and playground before the bell.  When the entry bell rings, students they will meet in their designated classroom zone until they are met by their teacher at 9:05.  After school, parents will not be able to pick up their child until all bused students have made their way onto their buses.  Once all the students have embarked on their buses, students and their classroom teachers will make their way out the main entrance for dismissal.  We ask that all parents wait by the main entrance until their child(ren) is/are brought out and dismissed.   How can I further support my child(ren) with the transition back to school? Continue to be positive with your language and feelings about the return to school.  Acknowledge your child(ren)’s concerns and try to provide reassurance when/where needed.  Allow for dialogue and try to answer any questions they might have.  Remember, children are perceptive and will look to us for direction.  Welcome to Kindergarten- JK StingersWe are looking forward to meeting our newest Stingers.  Please visit the following link for our Welcome to Kindergarten Slideshow: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1h7sGZjVakFhRiRRkm0GqfjyBRT3cvOIH%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=05%7C01%7Cpattisonean%40limestone.on.ca%7C077b27ab6a2543bda4da08dba598c233%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638285847731447899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gES5swRi3jmQTEFWaJLTI%2BVAdQT4ncRWONhxV6Cup8U%3D&reserved=0">Welcome to Kindergarten</a>

2023-08-28 00:00:00 +0000 UTC