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Dear Lancaster Families,It’s hard to believe that we are only one week away from March Break. It has certainly been a long winter, and we are all looking forward to the arrival of spring.There have been several changes at Lancaster recently, and we remain committed to providing as much consistency as possible for our learners and families. With recent staffing updates, we would like to formally introduce and warmly welcome a few new members to the Lancaster community.A big welcome to Ms. Scovill and Ms. Billen, who have joined our Primary and Junior divisions. Ms. Scovill joined us following Ms. Dowdell’s retirement at the end of Term One. Ms. Billen will be stepping in for Mrs. Hamilton in the Grade 4 class and supporting Mr Dee's class during the morning math block. In addition, Ms. Forbes has been covering for Madame Bacile.We were also pleased to welcome Ms. Dew and Ms. Elyea to our Educational Assistant support team.We would like to extend a special shout-out to our incredible Senior Basketball teams, who both had wonderful seasons. Thank you to Madame Take and Mr. Dee for their time, dedication, and coaching.Communication remains incredibly important to us. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.Have a wonderful week Lions! Sara O'Hearn and Jennifer Hamilton <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Upcoming Dates to Remember </h2> Monday, March 9th-Monochromatic Day (Dress in all one colour)Tuesday, March 10th-Ms. Jarbeau's class to Agnes EtheringtonWednesday, March 11th- Beach DayWednesday, March 11th-Parent Council @ 6:00 pmFriday, March 13th- PJ/Cozy DayMarch 16th-March 20th-March BreakMonday, March 23rd-IEPs sent home to families Tuesday, March 24th-Ms. Jarbeau and Mrs. Boriotis to Maple MadnessMarch 26th & March 27th-Rocks and Rings Curling ~ Thank you Parent Council!Friday, March 27th-Grade 4's to Kingston Symphony Concert Hot Lunches (January-March) Pizza - March 11th A reminder to check out school day for the upcoming hot lunch orders. <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.school-day.com%2Fpg%2Fproduct%2Fview%2F3393635&data=05%7C02%7Cohearns%40limestone.on.ca%7Ce66a56ff6e5846d6f0bd08de79522425%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639081590887713296%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=21suf2uTlZ%2Facf2Ik0M2vSge%2B3sn1p001iuT8BMlba4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">https://www.school-day.com/pg/product/view/3393635</a> The deadline to order for all spring orders is March 10 at midnight. <hr> <hr><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Kindergarten Registration and Out of Boundary Registration Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September? If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link">now is the time to register</a>. Limestone offers Kindergarten in both English and French Immersion—where 85% of instruction is in French—plus a strong focus on the core skills of reading, writing, and math. With greater choice in schools and future programming, your child can discover a sense of belonging, while learning the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</a>.In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application. Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more than one application for multiple school locations. If multiple applications are submitted, families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all other applications will be removed from the system.The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district). To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into <a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</a> <hr> <img src="/images/976ddf7c-8851-45f5-840b-023b2403e8d4" alt="Vaccinations at 4 image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">  <hr> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"> </h2> <img src="/images/50db4d2d-6afd-4f62-b6b7-296cc8fecaac" alt="Bus Cancellations " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</h2>A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</a>. <img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Daily Schedule </h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity/learning block</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:15 to 8:30 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Outdoor supervision</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:30 to 10:30 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Entry bell and instructional period</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:30 to 11:00 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nutrition and wellness break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Instructional period</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">12:20 to 1:20 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nutrition and wellness break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:20 to 3:00 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Instructional period</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:00 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</h2>Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. <img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block">

2026-03-06 20:26:57.507 +0000 UTC

February 9th- Feburary 20th: Family Update

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Upcoming Dates to Remember </h2> February ~ Black History Month Monday, February 9th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Swim To Survive Grade 3</li></ul>Tuesday, February 10th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade Eight Graduation Photos</li></ul>Thursday, February 12th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 6 and 6/7 to Gould Lake </li></ul>Friday, February 13th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Report Cards sent home </li></ul>Saturday, February 14th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Family Skate Day</li></ul>Monday, February 16th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Family Day ~ No School For Students </li></ul>Wednesday, February 18th <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Parent Council @ 6:00 pm</li></ul>Hot Lunches (January-March) Pasta - Feb 17th, Mar 3rdPizza -February 10th, February 24th, March 11th <hr><img src="/images/07ddaf95-1209-41ef-adfc-6be990afc226" alt="Skating Picture" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Kindergarten Registration and Out of Boundary Registration Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September? If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link">now is the time to register</a>. Limestone offers Kindergarten in both English and French Immersion—where 85% of instruction is in French—plus a strong focus on the core skills of reading, writing, and math. With greater choice in schools and future programming, your child can discover a sense of belonging, while learning the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</a>.In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application. Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more than one application for multiple school locations. If multiple applications are submitted, families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all other applications will be removed from the system.The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district). To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into <a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</a> <hr><img src="/images/fcf54f11-f89e-488d-9603-955afff329b1" alt="Snow Day Image for Newsletter" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/976ddf7c-8851-45f5-840b-023b2403e8d4" alt="Vaccinations at 4 image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">  <hr><img src="/images/b35c6aa7-f748-4b94-8e2a-f016078ba18e" alt="Black History Month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"> </h2> <img src="/images/50db4d2d-6afd-4f62-b6b7-296cc8fecaac" alt="Bus Cancellations " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</h2>A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</a>. <img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Daily Schedule </h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity/learning block</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:15 to 8:30 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Outdoor supervision</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:30 to 10:30 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Entry bell and instructional period</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:30 to 11:00 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nutrition and wellness break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Instructional period</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">12:20 to 1:20 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nutrition and wellness break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:20 to 3:00 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Instructional period</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:00 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</h2>Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. <img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block">

2026-02-10 19:13:43.151 +0000 UTC

January 26th-February 6th: Family Update

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Upcoming Dates to Remember </h2> February ~ Black History Month Monday, January 26th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Ms. Jarbeau's class to Agnes Etherington Art Centre </li></ul>Friday, January 30th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">PA Day ~ No School For Students </li></ul>Monday, February 9th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Swim To Survive Grade 3</li></ul>Tuesday, February 10th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade Eight Graduation Photos</li></ul>Thursday, February 12th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 6 and 6/7 to Gould Lake </li></ul>Friday, February 13th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Report Cards sent home </li></ul>Saturday, February 14th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Family Skate Day</li></ul>Monday, February 16th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Family Day ~ No School For Students </li></ul>Wednesday, February 18th <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Parent Council @ 6:00 pm</li></ul>Hot Lunches (January-March) Pasta - Feb 3rd, Feb 17th, Mar 3rdPizza -January 27th, February 10th, February 24th, March 11th <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Happy Retirement Mrs. Dowdell</h2> It is with truly bittersweet feelings that we share some important news with our school community.At the end of January, Ms. Dowdell will be retiring from Lancaster Drive Public School, with her final day being January 31. While we are so happy for her as she moves on to embrace new chapters and spend time doing the many wonderful things she loves, we know this news may feel a little sad for our students and families who have been so lucky to learn from her.Ms. Dowdell is an extraordinary educator, but even more than that, she is an incredible human being. Throughout her time at Lancaster Drive, she has poured her heart into her classroom, building meaningful relationships with students, nurturing their confidence, and helping them see their own potential. Her warmth, kindness, patience, and unwavering care have left a lasting impact on countless children and families.She is the kind of teacher who makes students feel safe, seen, and valued, as well, the kind of colleague who makes a school feel like a true community. Her compassion, professionalism, and dedication have helped shape Lancaster Drive into the special place it is today.While it will be hard to imagine our school without her, we are deeply grateful for all she has given and excited for her as she steps into this next season of her life. We know that wherever she goes and whatever she does, she will continue to spread the same joy, care, and goodness that she has shared so freely here.We will be celebrating Ms. Dowdell and her many contributions in the coming weeks, and we invite you to join us in wishing her the very best as she begins this new adventure.<hr><img src="/images/07ddaf95-1209-41ef-adfc-6be990afc226" alt="Skating Picture" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/fcf54f11-f89e-488d-9603-955afff329b1" alt="Snow Day Image for Newsletter" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/976ddf7c-8851-45f5-840b-023b2403e8d4" alt="Vaccinations at 4 image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">  <hr><img src="/images/b35c6aa7-f748-4b94-8e2a-f016078ba18e" alt="Black History Month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"> </h2> <img src="/images/50db4d2d-6afd-4f62-b6b7-296cc8fecaac" alt="Bus Cancellations " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</h2>A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</a>. <img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Daily Schedule </h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity/learning block</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:15 to 8:30 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Outdoor supervision</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:30 to 10:30 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Entry bell and instructional period</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:30 to 11:00 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nutrition and wellness break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Instructional period</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">12:20 to 1:20 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nutrition and wellness break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:20 to 3:00 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Instructional period</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:00 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</h2>Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. <img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block">

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EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians: What to Expect on the OSSLT

Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith

Spring Break - No Classes for Students

EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Writing

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About Our School

Welcome to Lancaster Drive Public School where we nurture the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of all children through the leadership and guidance of a knowledgeable and caring staff. We encourage the development of environmentally conscious students with an understanding of community and global issues. We are a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school located in the west end of Kingston. Our school features a large welcoming front foyer, an adjacent all-purpose room (we call it The Great Hall), a large gymnasium and library resource centre, and a computerized underground heating and cooling system. The site itself includes three portable classrooms at the rear of the building. We are pleased to have Frontenac County Child Care as part of the school structure. The school yard extends into parkland for additional playground use.

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Message from the Director - March 5, 2026

Dear Families,With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families:School Year Calendar is ApprovedThe Ministry of Education has approved Limestone’s recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar. The school year will begin with a P.A. Day on September 1, 2026, with the first day of classes for students on September 2, 2026. A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" class="editor-link">printable version of the calendar is available on Limestone’s website</a>.Budget SurveyTrustees are seeking feedback on the Limestone District School Board budget planning process for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Families are encouraged to take a few minutes to provide feedback on areas or priority. The survey is anonymous and can be accessed online at <a href="https://bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey" class="editor-link">bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey</a> . The survey closes March 23, 2026.Video: Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO HighlightsAs previously shared, the Ministry of Education released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in December, and we are pleased to share that Limestone has achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.Limestone’s results are consistent with provincial trends in many areas and show meaningful improvement in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone is performing at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.These results reflect the collective efforts of Limestone educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—supported by the ongoing commitment of students and families across our district. We are extremely proud of the dedication and hard work that contributed to these achievements.We are pleased to share a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link">video update with families on Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</a>. This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link">short video</a> provides an overview of Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan and how it guides our shared work to support student learning and well-being.Through insights from members of the Limestone Senior Team, families will learn about the key priorities shaping our efforts, the thinking behind our actions, and how collaboration, evidence, and reflection help us improve. The video highlights how data, professional learning, and shared leadership work together to move learning forward, while keeping students, belonging, and continuous growth at the centre. It offers a look at how planning connects to practice as we work together toward positive outcomes for all Limestone students.Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History CurriculumThe Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.With these updates, in Grades 7, 8, and 10, students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in the pursuit of building an inclusive and prosperous country. The Grade 10 History course will also have new learning on extreme political and social ideologies, the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, and the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.Learn more about the updated curriculum on the <a href="https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/" class="editor-link">Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.</a>Become a Homestay and Host an International Student: A Meaningful Experience for You and Your FamilyEach year, LDSB welcomes more than 120 international students into schools across the district from countries around the world, including Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, France, Vietnam, Rwanda, and many others. Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a positive difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students and supported by dedicated Limestone staff throughout the placement, so families are never on their own. Hosting offers opportunities for cultural exchange, the development of lasting relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. To learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes, visit <a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay" class="editor-link">internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</a>.Ministry Resources for Reading and MathThere are many resources available to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</a>.Thank you for your continued partnership and support of student learning and well-being across Limestone. We are grateful for the role families play in helping students feel supported, connected, and successful, and we look forward to continuing our work together.Krishna Burra

2026-03-05 21:30:00.475 +0000 UTC

Limestone District School Board Welcomes 2026–2027 Student Trustees

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2026–2027 Student Trustees, who will be formally welcomed at the April meeting of the Board.Student trustees play an important role in bringing student perspectives to board-level discussions, helping ensure that student voice is reflected in decision-making across the district. For the upcoming term, LDSB looks forward to working with three engaged and passionate student leaders who represent rural, urban, and Indigenous student communities:<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Audrey Bateman – Rural Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee Bateman: I'm so excited to be your rural student trustee this year. This role is such a great place to create lasting change for the current and future classes. I'm really looking forward to connecting with the trustees and students from across the board to try and make school a more fun, inclusive, and memorable experience where we can.  Everyone's voice matters!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Victoria McCourt – Indigenous Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee McCourt: I applied for the Indigenous student trustee position because I feel that having a voice to represent Indigenous students, their issues and concerns is important. I would like to help celebrate and honour the Indigenous students in the Limestone District School Board. I look forward to helping create more opportunities for Indigenous students and I want our youth to feel proud of who they are and their Indigenous identity. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Mathew Katz – Urban Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee Katz: I applied to become a student trustee to advocate for issues that both I and students from across LDSB are passionate about. I specifically hope to be able to work on issues related to environmental sustainability and anti-racism. Ultimately, I want to ensure students’ voices are heard and meaningfully represented.The Limestone District School Board congratulates Audrey, Victoria, and Matthew on their appointments and looks forward to welcoming them at the April Board meeting as they begin their term as student trustees for the 2026–2027 school year.<img src="/images/6101cb72-005e-4aad-b211-341230a8738b" alt="2026 2027 Student Trustees" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2026-03-04 14:48:09.694 +0000 UTC

Limestone DSB Schools to Participate in Kingston Community Climate Action Fund FoodCycler Project

Limestone District School Board schools will participate in this year’s Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) initiative, supported by the City of Kingston and led by Sustainable Kingston. The project aims to turn everyday school lunch waste into meaningful climate action by introducing FoodCyclers in five to seven local elementary schools, with the long-term goal of securing a unit for each elementary school across the City of Kingston. These units will complement existing food-based programming and serve as an additional hands-on learning tool for students.The initiative will help divert organic waste from student snacks and lunches away from landfill. Along with reducing methane emissions, the project will provide real-world learning opportunities by helping students deepen their understanding of sustainability, waste reduction, and the circular economy. <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofkingston.ca%2Fnews%2Fposts%2Fcommunity-donations-sought-to-double-climate-impact-in-local-schools%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C05b07ce6640b41c56fb008de757bf3b3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639077372412072201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7QHs6289rcFNO5fKd%2Ft%2Fqgr5HdPeVSzhclv3fn9DQDE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Learn more about the project and ways to contribute on the City of Kingston website</a>.

2026-03-02 16:34:35.541 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.