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<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Parents for French Ontario is offering free virtual programs this summer. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Below you will find links taking you directly to each program, listed by Grade.&nbsp;Please choose the correct Grade level for your child and register. If you find that the Grade level is full, you are welcome to sign up on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-r%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346715624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=R9QwYhww4aP1UkE43cces9XdSo0Xg%2BeKPCifhZea7%2F0%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WAITLIST FOR ALL GRADES</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Session 5: June 29 to July 10, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-y%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346743708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YdbxWqKddSEJ1LikT%2F%2BdBJmRsOWRa%2FepJZZVrd3Btjw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-j%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346773295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HuEqtbrN1eyAJJT8RKhCb8WbKa9NVw2hJ3GnY4z9uDY%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-t%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346803838%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xqRa3VsRVSYQSMYJHixg7cLOdCMcSThvFhLMlmduC04%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-i%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346833260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=N3PKOxCgbl%2FhUfWlA%2FrLmCEifnWwEf7UDCmLCOdn8dU%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-d%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346861527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jk9sUsYOJZVHUx%2F6vq4HVN9cCUBnEddTyCpD%2F0fm8pw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4&nbsp;</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-h%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346889084%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zIQRwWU9Ln73kAtKwO2XPCib5Dy1GZ0gYuJeWU3tkyI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-k%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346924298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LxKk2SbwZ0d3QUQQ%2BebqbG0svVbuGlcB0tCrVF1Wil4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-u%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346952350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SFFqL0V8O7zhGkMquGOGRQ1NClrcIVsgoqRcy5idUp8%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-o%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346976379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=24IVMf3PWsZbD%2Foym%2F7P3RhK5WyRRblO3emadNIX1L0%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-b%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346999327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6Za%2BC%2BGLAjquWvTkQQkFFQx7YNEd1rOWZQTaXuP5hhw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9-10</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-n%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347019335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yfhKDjelasTkwr9H2qw291LG1wGxU4SNIvz8lXd07ws%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waitlist for All Grades</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Session 6: July 13 to July 24, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-a%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347042928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=10v2gJP%2Bn3j01IN3kcuGLjYxaYHNpMf74a8PlyF8ldo%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-f%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347079143%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qYK8gCM2X5%2BvUV3Da2my5lkM97Qjw8DwCqeqCg3xo%2FI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-z%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347127968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=O8fAzrYqPtzTvGPpnE8E3s4rDBWpkVDi6%2F%2BOruyzneI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-v%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347166782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oh%2BaXKyck3um%2BqBWrKAaPEabAJR1EMFbjId5BeYbPGw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-e%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347196804%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SLebmkO1zBN7%2B0OJ0%2FbzaqFZZoHQwFV6iPVPGOS6uy4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4&nbsp;</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-g%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347227984%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lzp7zKzvyNoCLyYiLkJoMiLABmhJuxIdM6eP%2Fvxhpdc%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-w%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347262478%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WzNlKEgYpmqKwh%2BvAjimYnHGwkIW1vUI8EZJuJZQrDQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yd%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347291771%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6nC0dWtn%2F%2FuSAEXuc3JNze%2BdEpxO6Hci5MYRapmqBhE%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yh%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347318571%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BuwhKy0oUDAzQ%2BGRsfHQ2IiuJsViyUhczEoDIsFqILE%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347344556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tWmt7QG6pdVgvlfMD4O8x4KabZikKmit%2F2h5aQwHNqw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9-10</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yu%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347369722%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Pxa2pR%2B6iFG9LOtJryod00ecYy5O9WihDCAXd6qogEI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11-12</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-jl%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347395211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rnv6sMpe3oVnHRroP6WeAfk28dWVmLX6uxtItGGGDPk%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waitlist for All Grades</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, please e-mail:&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com</strong></b></a></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/15ca2dd6-10f2-4923-a242-ce39b74a65cf?fingerprint=ppb20260506115616" alt="White, Modern, Welcome June (Banner (Landscape))" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sydenham Storm Updates</span></p></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WOW! Fun Fair was so much fun and it was great to see all of our Storm Families! Thank you so much to our Parent Council for making this fun event happen!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June Sun means Splash Pad Fun!! Please note that consent is required if you wish your child to play on the splash pad with their class. Keep an eye on School Day for the permission form. Students that do not have consent can still go but will access the other parts of the park instead. Please do not bring water guns on these trips.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next Parent Council Meeting (SAC) is June 8 at 5:30 - please join us - babysitting and pizza available!</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0e6bfae8-787c-4532-9289-5bba27c44534?fingerprint=ppb20260506120202" alt="June Literacy Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1c6b6c20-8a6e-4bca-ae85-e1fb1e276ed5?fingerprint=ppb20260531224621" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 31 184536" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dfcb35a3-4545-4cac-a57e-6eff60d81088?fingerprint=ppb20260531224620" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter elementary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fa918321-6f5e-41a0-b3bf-f41b01a4e09a?fingerprint=ppb20260531224618" alt="2026 05 08 Inclusivity Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/eaeb7eb2-ff34-4926-ad90-b06a66dad96b?fingerprint=ppb20260531224926" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 31 184852" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026/2027 Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a9eae270-8d20-4c66-b46f-2fd02dd79eaa?fingerprint=ppb20260531224409" alt="921addb946f5a7de2a5930166a91" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[The section below will be at the end of every newsletter - so if you have arrived here - thank you for reading our full newsletter - we appreciate you!]</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How Do I Report An Absence?</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; if you need to call to report an absence, please call 1-855-257-9349 (see instructions below) </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computerized call outs occur around 9:30 for students absent with no reported absence in our system. This call out system is a mandatory safety feature to ensure you know your child is not at school and can follow up as needed. For this reason, if your child is late, it is important that they stop into the office so that Mrs. Thompson can change their absence to 'Late' so that you don't receive an unnecessary and worrisome phone call that your child is not at school</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to report your absence:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Toll-free telephone</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1-855-257-9349</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. School Messenger App</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3.&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal</strong></b></a></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is Seeking Expression of Interest</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is seeking expressions of interest from </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">individuals</span></a><a href="#_msocom_1" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[EL1]</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; interested in joining the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in support of the ongoing Student Census 2025 project.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group is to provide advice, perspectives, and recommendations related to the design of data collection methods, analysis, and the representation of results for LDSB’s Student Census. TAG plays a critical role in ensuring that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the interpretation of data, helping to minimize bias and strengthen the relevance and integrity of findings.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are seeking expressions of interest for the committee for the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 2026 to August 2028</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> term. &nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We welcome expressions of interest from all members of the Limestone community, including those who can help us fill the following vacancies:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One to two parents of a Limestone student(s) who is not an employee of the LDSB</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Limestone school administrator</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One or more Limestone secondary students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One community partner member who works alongside LDSB</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Experience in data collection, analysis, and/or reporting of identity‑based data is encouraged; however, individuals with a broad range of research or analysis backgrounds and/or lived experiences are encouraged to apply. In general, members of the TAG will be able to offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experiences including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, geographical diversity (e.g., urban, rural), and/or Poverty/Classism.&nbsp;An understanding of the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fdocument%2Fdata-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520Data%2520Standards%2520for%2520the%2Cdisparities%2520within%2520the%2520public%2520sector.&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclostlamberte%40limestone.on.ca%7C5bee4cf7e4cc40dd54f508dc81a8bca0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638527810266554766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=D0CCxdENPrqOG4zXI7WOtSL%2Bog%2FNwCUoOTpuPM5OkRQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.ontario.ca/document/data-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism#:~:text=The%20Data%20Standards%20for%20the,disparities%20within%20the%20public%20sector.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anti-Racism Data Standards</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;is an asset.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members of the Technical Advisory Group contribute to meaningful, community‑informed research and participate in collaborative discussions that shape how Student Census data are understood and communicated.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that all members of the TAG are expected to complete the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> training as a condition of their membership. This online course takes about 7 hours to complete, and costs are covered by the LDSB.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to express interest:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individuals interested in joining TAG are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining relevant experience, perspectives, and interest in the work. Submissions will be reviewed to ensure a balance of skills, expertise, and lived experience.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Before expressing your interest, please review our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census_technical_advisory_group" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Terms of Reference.</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can submit online </span><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpUTVUJxSKlEvHFJaE4SO3ZUQjNGT083WkdNNFJNUksySk5FTjBZMVMzMi4u" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or submit a paper copy, which are available at the board office (220 Portsmouth Ave) </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">by 11:59 pm on Friday June 12, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions and make recommendations in the design of methods for secondary data analysis (e.g., determining disparities and disproportionalities among student outcomes based on identity) and representation of results (e.g., specifically how the information is reported and shared).&nbsp; Most importantly, the purpose of the TAG is to ensure that multiple perspectives are applied to the analysis of </span><a href="/cms/one.aspx" target="_blank" title="Student Census 2020" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">data to minimize the risk of bias.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The TAG is comprised of members who offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experience including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, and/or Poverty/Classism. Members have experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of identity-based data and will be receiving the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffnigc.ca%2Focap-training%2Ftake-the-course%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Chigheth%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc73ee6c2b18c4086640208d9f1576128%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637806179854556235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=cQ7gZeHBdsIi%2BpukOtJ9IVLCVBGKCLCCYAHXzFkSHkQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/take-the-course/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP®</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;training.</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of May, and the current school year only has four weeks remaining.&nbsp; This message is to communicate a reminder regarding the PA Day tomorrow, and to share some information regarding an upcoming information session for families.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder – P.A. Day – Friday, May 29, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, May 29, is a P.A. Day, and there will be no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB PIC – Guest Speaker: Paul Davis – Friday, June 5, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to a free, informative, and engaging evening focused on helping families navigate the digital world. Topics will include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media use</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cyberbullying</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online privacy</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gaming and gambling</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Event details:</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5, 2026</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:30 to 7:00 p.m.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Education Centre, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great opportunity to learn practical tips and strategies to help support your child online. Register for this free event online: </span><a href="https://bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership in supporting student success and well-being. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free parent session with guest speaker Paul Davis! The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to an informative and engaging evening focused on:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media use</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cyberbullying</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online privacy</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gaming and gambling</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:30 – 7:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Education Centre, 220, Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great opportunity to learn how to support your child in today’s digital world.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online: </strong></b><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis (Free Event) – Fill out form</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" title="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram"><img src="/images/4e2a9d97-41c5-4ea6-9410-06d26cb11a83?fingerprint=ppb20260521195148" alt="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has received a $25,000 grant through the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area’s Community Grants Program in support of its Elementary Summer Literacy and Math Program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The three-week program supports Limestone students finishing Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3 by strengthening foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to help set students up for success in the following school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grant funding will be used to purchase literacy and math learning resources and to create family engagement packages. These take-home resources are designed to support learning at home and encourage families to engage in literacy and math activities alongside their students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB is grateful to the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area for their generous support, helping students across the district access this important summer learning opportunity.</span></p>

<iframe data-lexical-video-id="kGsY7YE8wCc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kGsY7YE8wCc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board students showcased their outstanding skills and talent at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held in Toronto on May 4 and 5, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students from across the province to demonstrate that they are truly the best in their field. Over two and a half days, competitors impress educators, family members, friends, and potential employers through hands-on, real‑world challenges. Medalists are awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals, with some also receiving monetary awards and the opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition, and potentially the WorldSkills Competition.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Participation and Results</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone students returned home with an impressive showing across elementary, secondary, and post‑secondary categories:</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board had 16 Elementary Students attend Skills Ontario in the areas of:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Construction</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Horticulture and Landscaping</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VEX Robotics</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego Mechanics</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In secondary Limestone District School Board had representation in the following competitions:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electrical Installations</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plumbing</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpentry - Team - Team of 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Culinary Arts</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graphic Design - Presentation</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hairstyling</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photography</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prepared Speech</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Home and Team Building - Team of 4</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Collision Repair</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Painting</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Service Technology</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cabinetmaking</span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Powered Equipment</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welding</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Baking</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computer Aided Manufacturing</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Results:</span></h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold – Computer Aided Manufacturing:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Jacob O’Reilly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Silver – Home and Team Building (Team of 4):</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quinn Sproule</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clarke Lemke</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parker Beeg</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jasper Keller</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bryden Thibodeau (competed with the team at Limestone Skills Competition)</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bronze – Auto Painting:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Amanda Neddow</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Post‑Secondary Competition</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Alisha Haaksman</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all competitors, educators, and programs involved for their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence. Limestone is proud to see students thrive, demonstrate their skills, and represent the board so well on the provincial stage.</span></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/b6ae8090-162a-41b5-89db-3ed892597d04?fingerprint=ppb20260428122400" alt="Yellow Modern Hello May (Banner (Landscape)) (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sydenham Storm Updates</span></p></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to May Showers! A reminder that will go outside for recesses if it is raining lightly and will come inside if there is heavy rain or thunder/lightning. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun Fair Basket donations are now being accepted! Thank you for your help with items!</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten registration is still open - if you know some one with a child turning 4 before the end of December, please let them know to connect with us about registering for kindergarten. </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sand Box Toys - we are looking for donations of sand box toys/trucks, etc.. again - we appreciate the donations from last spring and many items continued to be used over the winter months - sadly the plastic becomes brittle and may did not last. We have lots of shovels, and we would love any other donations. Simply pop them into our outdoor deck box by the play house. Thank you!</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Garden donations - are you splitting perennials? We would happily take any perennials you are looking to get rid of to help fill out our front garden. We are also looking for a lot of hostas to fill out a few areas not in the garden but along the fence line outside our yard. We will also be looking for garden waterers for July and August - if you are willing to help out simply email allportm@limestone.on.ca and we will add you to our watering team.</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May the 4th Be With You!! Students and staff are welcome to celebrate Star Wars Day on May the 4th - no weapons please.</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids On Stage </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tickets are on sale now on School Day - cash only purchases are also available at the door. May 6 &amp; 7</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/61c2e0a2-8590-4588-9e5d-a3e8af21c3d1?fingerprint=ppb20260430220707" alt="castpicture" width="579" height="189" style="width:579px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/952895a7-e258-45eb-95d9-ff502d6c6da2?fingerprint=ppb20260430220510" alt="3edd75a0 8223 400f 89d2 123ee30bda0c" width="305" height="235" style="width:305px;height:235px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callportm%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236284759%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=S7KmgezxVMqHoyTU7rQLhDOF1G4CJgAqHIiM2YYvEA8%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&amp;mod=0&amp;dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and&nbsp;Climate&nbsp;Survey&nbsp;is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board. Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The&nbsp;survey&nbsp;is&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and is&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callportm%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236312702%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7TbmrzCYCTep%2FFO1jSkAT7fQ56SnOF%2FXfnKSs3PlE4E%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&amp;mod=0&amp;dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available&nbsp;online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s main office. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callportm%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708236329513%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FVHFD6pE1magjbRSTDs4w2lNDI%2FScoy2VbK6wNMwTnI%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&amp;mod=0&amp;dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and&nbsp;Climate&nbsp;Survey&nbsp;online - click here!</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b5e36bf6-0407-4eb9-8ff3-d9b71b539bbe?fingerprint=ppb20260430214539" alt="May" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e15fb9aa-f099-4c22-b4c6-4463195aeaec?fingerprint=ppb20260430221130" alt="Fun Fair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6de12bdc-648b-4476-b8cf-9dfd21814adb?fingerprint=ppb20260430215607" alt="660d9ebe 5b37 48da aa8a 2c85d6a09b99" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b658e4ef-5725-49ff-9c62-e546838c7c72?fingerprint=ppb20260430215646" alt="2026 03 25 oral health month newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2907a725-92d0-4423-9b2d-6028a983a889?fingerprint=ppb20260430221907" alt="ASUS Camps Advertisement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6843d275-fa6b-4f92-8e75-c1d7ae7bf356?fingerprint=ppb20260430222218" alt="BGC May" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[The section below will be at the end of every newsletter - so if you have arrived here - thank you for reading our full newsletter - we appreciate you!]</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How Do I Report An Absence?</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; if you need to call to report an absence, please call 1-855-257-9349 (see instructions below) </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computerized call outs occur around 9:30 for students absent with no reported absence in our system. This call out system is a mandatory safety feature to ensure you know your child is not at school and can follow up as needed. For this reason, if your child is late, it is important that they stop into the office so that Mrs. Thompson can change their absence to 'Late' so that you don't receive an unnecessary and worrisome phone call that your child is not at school</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to report your absence:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Toll-free telephone</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1-855-257-9349</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. School Messenger App</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3.&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal</strong></b></a></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Patty Gollogly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent of&nbsp;Curriculum &amp; Program Services: School Climate &amp; Community Engagement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>

<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 enter the spring season and final third of the school year, we are reminded of this season’s promise of renewal and growth, and the key role schools and families have together in supporting student learning and well-being. This time of </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> brings many opportunities for learning both inside and outside of the classroom, along with the return of outdoor extracurricular activities. While this week has been very wet and rainy, the warmer temperatures of spring are upon us.&nbsp; I would like to take this opportunity to share a few important updates with you:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">P.A. Day – Friday, April 17</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that tomorrow, Friday, April 17, is a P.A. Day. There will be no classes for students, and we look forward to welcoming them back to school on Monday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey – Coming in May</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In early May, Limestone will be inviting families to take part in a Family Engagement and Climate Survey. The optional survey is anonymous, and families can choose which questions they want to answer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey asks about topics such as feeling connected to school, family involvement, safety and bullying, communication, before- and after-school programming, and how technology like artificial intelligence is used in schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback shared through this survey helps schools and the school board understand what is working well, what could improve, and what may make it harder for some families to take part. Your feedback helps strengthen communication, support student well-being, and improve school experiences for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information will be shared leading up to the survey being live in early May. </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are encouraged to watch a short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> featuring Senior Staff and a Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Co-Chair, who share more about the Family Engagement and Climate Survey and why family voice is so important.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Rights Information</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Launched in October 2022, the Limestone’s Student Human Rights Reporting Tool provides a way for students, families, caregivers, and staff to report human rights concerns involving LDSB students, including matters related to discrimination and harassment. Reviewing and analyzing this information helps support safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environments and supports the board’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/dff6803b-6f2d-4d36-a758-68758a63ceb3/2026-04-09-Student-Human-Rights-Data-Summary-for-2024-2025.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260409164623" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Human Rights Reports – 2024-2025 Summary is now available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and can be accessed by families.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census 2025 Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In November 2025, Limestone completed the See Yourself in Limestone: Student Census 2025, a voluntary and confidential survey that helps us better understand students’ identities and school experiences. The findings support planning and decision-making that promotes equity, well being, and student success across Limestone schools. An overview of the Student Census 2025 was presented to the Board of Trustees at last night’s board meeting. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/see-yourself-in-limestone-2025-student-census-update-20260416133605" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">visit the Limestone District School Board website to review the full Student Census summary</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about how student voice is helping shape our work.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports Available for Students</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support of Limestone schools and their communities. Your partnership, feedback, and engagement play an important role in strengthening student learning and well-being across Limestone. Limestone staff remain committed to collaborating with families to create safe, inclusive, and supportive school communities where every student can learn and see themselves in Limestone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</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;">Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A vibrant event celebrating neurodiversity with inspiring talks, creative spaces, and an inclusive community experience.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Now entering its third year, Neurovibes is a community event celebrating neurodiversity through engaging talks, creativity, and connection.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendees can hear from inspiring speakers, explore interactive spaces, and connect with community partners and vendors in a welcoming, inclusive environment. The event is designed to support different sensory needs while bringing people together to learn, share, and celebrate neurodivergent experiences.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When: April 29, 2026, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:00 p.m.)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where: Queen's Biosciences Complex, 116 Barrie Street, Kingston</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register now at:&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="https://bit.ly/Neurovibes2026%20" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/Neurovibes2026</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0d9fba3e-4cf2-480e-973b-7617e4932a7f?fingerprint=ppb20260416161028" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ebf7e2e1-795c-4874-9333-b7d0762d7a2f?fingerprint=ppb20260301165127" alt="hello april (Banner (Landscape)) (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sydenham Storm Updates</span></p></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Give 30 Food Bank Campaign ending this week but will have the bin until April 2nd...thank you so much for all of the donations - the bin is almost full!</span><img src="/images/1bbe0ec7-ee4f-4592-acee-7ce4905c596d?fingerprint=ppb20260324214220" alt="Untitled design (16)" width="541" height="541" style="width:541px;height:541px;display:inline-block;float:right"></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids On Stage practices are in full swing! Thank you to the many staff working on this event! We appreciate you! </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring Fling - April 2 - See School Day for more info!</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council </strong></b></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next meeting is Monday, March 30th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Grove (first classroom on the left).</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Did you know that we work hard to keep meetings to an hour?</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> We know that your time is precious and we want you to be able to come!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Did you know that we have pizza and babysitting for the kiddos while you join us?</strong></b></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We know that life can be super busy!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Did you know that you don't have to come to every single meeting?</strong></b></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We love seeing new people come out even if it is just once or twice a year!</span><img src="/images/fffc0c2a-b551-45a3-8f02-c7239e77b32a?fingerprint=ppb20260326203232" alt="Copy of February 2026 Event Schedule" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy Learning at Sydenham</span></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Storm Kiddos have been focusing on finding 'The Gist' of a piece of text to help with reading comprehension. Check out the info below!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/f1c6a4a8-dfde-4fd8-8ac5-bd4b7ee693de?fingerprint=ppb20260324210901" alt="April Literacy Newsletter" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics at Sydenham</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last year we shared this website with you as a way to encourage math thinking and reasoning in a fun and non-thre</span><img src="/images/e0bf8101-ede1-485f-88da-5ec40e8c8659?fingerprint=ppb20260324213040" alt="Math before bed" width="220" height="206" style="width:220px;height:206px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">atening way. This year in our newsletters we have been talking about math reasoning being the journey to the answer and not just the final answer. Math Before Bed is a website that displays images to spark math conversations with your children. Check it out - this might just be a great activity to add into your daily routine. </span><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[</strong></b></u><a href="https://mathbeforebed.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click this link to access the website!</strong></b></u></a><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">]</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ask your child: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What do you notice?</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What do you wonder? </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How many? How do you know? </span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario Parent Webinars</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[</strong></b></u><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlt3XMk-RVfjDZo2nfFJ4Gg7p0KyNyYWOhy3U&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callportm%40limestone.on.ca%7C0136817849fc48c96fe408de88e6efca%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639098722730167197%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LdMSmB9hzg1%2BRuBHftGhUN9opF07NFO9gvT2EB3fZ0E%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click this link for more information on the webinars in the graphic below.</strong></b></u></a><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">]</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1da83569-4027-4808-82a3-fdd8b381882c?fingerprint=ppb20260324220001" alt="SMHO Parent Webinars" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6ad40596-4dcc-4efd-9410-d5b065f73c0f?fingerprint=ppb20260324213849" alt="Postcard Sydenham Storm Kinder Reg (48 x 30 in) (5.59 x 4.33 in) (2)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Health Unit Resources</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/826b27ce-f5c8-443f-bdbc-b6946712ff81?fingerprint=ppb20260324211203" alt="April Health Unit" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[The section below will be at the end of every newsletter - so if you have arrived here - thank you for reading our full newsletter - we appreciate you!]</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How Do I Report An Absence?</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; if you need to call to report an absence, please call 1-855-257-9349 (see instructions below) </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computerized call outs occur around 9:30 for students absent with no reported absence in our system. This call out system is a mandatory safety feature to ensure you know your child is not at school and can follow up as needed. For this reason, if your child is late, it is important that they stop into the office so that Mrs. Thompson can change their absence to 'Late' so that you don't receive an unnecessary and worrisome phone call that your child is not at school</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to report your absence:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Toll-free telephone</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1-855-257-9349</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. School Messenger App</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3.&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal</strong></b></a></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>