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Maple Family Update December 22-January 9
<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/bfe02586-3903-4ae9-aa1b-553b20dbd212" alt="Santa 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello and Welcome Back Maple Families! Happy New Year 2026!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you all had a restful holiday full of all the things you needed!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please see below for the updates for the week.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a wonderful week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/400335f7-325e-4f5a-8b9f-3dda33e80821" alt="IMG 0787 1 aBSTRACT" width="666" height="1183" style="width:666px;height:1183px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Holiday Spirit</span></h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/525f1ad7-e7c3-48da-8873-2d3b29625ce6" alt="Santa's Helpers" width="381" height="508" style="width:381px;height:508px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/ad870c12-e22d-42e4-9196-91edca2899f2" alt="Headbands" width="380" height="507" style="width:380px;height:507px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ff55a650-31c8-44b9-b208-9ac100720f40" alt="PJ DAY 6" width="262" height="478" style="width:262px;height:478px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5c7fc122-4a3f-448f-8110-37f0d2bc5d39" alt="Tree" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/99d0bd4e-8efb-4cc6-97cb-e54483ec2c18" alt="Mr k YLE" width="231" height="469" style="width:231px;height:469px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/00b4737e-7b5c-4f6e-898e-010e6b98a416" alt="PJ Day" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f113f3c7-d4cb-4a93-9049-e904b011c9dc" alt="PJ Day 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7d3f7ecb-69b2-4430-aa1d-68e77495597c" alt="PJ DAY 4" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cf9ef69a-0f91-421f-b32e-65e6515d64d8" alt="Baking Cookies" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d7af7c85-328b-4cfc-81fa-1f165f0213a0" alt="Pita" width="100" height="117" style="width:100px;height:117px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pizza and Pita Pit Hot Lunch Days</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that all upcoming Pizza and Pita Pit Hot Lunch Days will be rescheduled to the following Monday when there is a Snow Day on the scheduled date. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important for students to bring their own lunches on Snow Days if they come to school.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you! </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Maple SAC </span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SNOW MUCH FUN!</strong></b></h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/02f730af-efbd-44a8-9b5e-bab4fd6c0f5d" alt="Snowman2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dee2bc54-4ce1-4605-bbd4-eeb474c4a88c" alt="Snowangels" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/01c1f6e0-9467-4706-94f4-c14987fe054f" alt="Snowman" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7d915d0d-eb5c-48b4-95d0-b80a24464906" alt="Snowfun" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1ead3f70-5b51-459b-bf00-ac3fc0e6dc2f" alt="WInter Ready" width="193" height="108" style="width:193px;height:108px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the winter, Tri-Board utilizes professional weather monitoring & forecasting </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and works closely with our school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school bus transportation on inclement weather days. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A bus is cancelled in a weather zone if it serves a school or has a bus stop located in the weather zone. Buses may be cancelled in other zones based on local conditions. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools will remain open however any students driven to school by parents/guardians will need to be picked up at the end of the day.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For a complete list of bus cancellations and delays visit: </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can find out more about weather related cancellations at: </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</span></a></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/744a6c11-f1eb-4619-abe1-303ec3302fd8" alt="Snow5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/67c166f1-0929-40fc-b9d1-077a209d526a" alt="Christmas Lights" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37340c5c-d91b-4684-8f4b-525070d532c2" alt="Whats " width="182" height="105" style="width:182px;height:105px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday , Jan. 5th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys Basketball Intramurals @ 1:15</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, Jan. 6th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Basketball Intramurals @ 1:15</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, Jan 7th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys Basketball Intramurals @ 1:15</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, Jan 8th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Basketball Intramurals @ 1:15</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, Jan 9th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear Red Friday</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys Basketball Intramurals @ 1:15</span></li></ul></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="254" height="73" style="width:254px;height:73px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan. 16 -Bus Safety Presentation</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan. 27 -Photo Retake Day and Class Photos</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan. 30 -P.A. Day -No school for students</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/114d983b-327d-4db0-ab73-2b27f024afd7" alt="Early ON Dec 22 Jan 3 Addresses" width="759" height="586" style="width:759px;height:586px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/326b3499-fe8b-4e9b-8685-c808effbc130" alt="Early ON Dec 22 Jan 3" width="757" height="584" style="width:757px;height:584px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/07cd82f7-1bed-40d1-85c5-333a47bebf30" alt="Maltby" width="676" height="858" style="width:676px;height:858px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/7944e100-65b9-4bee-b44b-fbc6bcc9c0b6" alt="Maltby2" width="708" height="877" style="width:708px;height:877px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January Literacy News</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/08d5e190-86d0-4a7d-83f2-6a5e5fdc418b" alt="January Lit" width="733" height="953" style="width:733px;height:953px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5e2e3bb1-5a52-4b08-9c82-1c6c5d4652a9" alt="1763570709147 5f05765b 2b08 491a ac4d f4be2a8b6949 1" width="792" height="612" style="width:792px;height:612px;display:inline-block"></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2026-01-05 13:24:56.639 +0000 UTC
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Maple Family Update December 15th -20th
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Maple Families!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Can you believe it? We are into our last week before the break! Still some fun events, activities, and spirit days for our last 5 days. Please read below for more information.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congrats to all of our students who participated in the Winter Holiday Concert last week! Parents and staff were so delighted to see our students do their best singing, dancing, and playing instruments!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, a big congratulations to our Maple Math Contest Winner!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wishing all our Maple Families and Friends a restful holiday when it gets here. We hope it is full of all the things you need to rest and recharge, smile and enjoy.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take care!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></h3><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/05880b28-9ed9-4b90-b4eb-a15431cd01ac" alt="Pizza Slice" width="111" height="91" style="width:111px;height:91px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Just a reminder that the Pizza Hot Lunch from Wednesday, Dec. 1st will be delivered on Monday, Dec. 15th.</span></h3><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that all upcoming Pizza and Pita Pit Hot Lunch Days will be rescheduled to the following Monday when there is a Snow Day on the scheduled date. </strong></b></h4><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important for students to bring their own lunches on Snow Days if they come to school.</strong></b></h4><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you!</span></h4><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple SAC</span></h4><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Celebrating Winter Solstice</span></h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8d8bfadc-a3d4-4ea6-a559-2422a53714b3" alt="thumbnail IMG 2498" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/14623903-1d91-4a43-bdf9-b9af431bf0ec" alt="Mural" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a Magical Maple Afternoon!</strong></b></h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0d9399a1-fac2-4421-baca-e3a2283f6ed7" alt="Concert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e9981993-2aee-4c46-9100-1ec815abaa09" alt="Concert2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/035ce365-f751-430d-ac86-79172e9850f2" alt="JM Sleigh" width="461" height="665" style="width:461px;height:665px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Three of our Math Contestants! Congratulations to all that participated!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/769eea09-57f5-4dfc-ab98-8652cf93d40e" alt="Math Comp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The Yates Cup Visits Maple! </span></h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3bd55cc1-8961-4bc3-91a2-027086e1a9c2" alt="Yates Cup" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/20c2e772-2ee6-4cff-8ac7-1f11700ae655" alt="Cup 4" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c36e947a-4e2e-4c79-9d70-b64b709abe40" alt="Queens" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you Maple Community for your generous donations to the</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Partners In Mission Food Bank!</span></h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/0fde2af2-4b8e-4a76-b87d-006270736e2a" alt="Food Bank" width="341" height="455" style="width:341px;height:455px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3454e663-f9ff-463c-b540-a09ccce56273" alt="Food Bank 1" width="339" height="452" style="width:339px;height:452px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1ead3f70-5b51-459b-bf00-ac3fc0e6dc2f" alt="WInter Ready" width="193" height="108" style="width:193px;height:108px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the winter, Tri-Board utilizes professional weather monitoring & forecasting </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and works closely with our school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school bus transportation on inclement weather days. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A bus is cancelled in a weather zone if it serves a school or has a bus stop located in the weather zone. Buses may be cancelled in other zones based on local conditions. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools will remain open however any students driven to school by parents/guardians will need to be picked up at the end of the day.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For a complete list of bus cancellations and delays visit: </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can find out more about weather related cancellations at: </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</span></a></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37340c5c-d91b-4684-8f4b-525070d532c2" alt="Whats " width="182" height="105" style="width:182px;height:105px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball Club is over until after the Winter Break</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Various Classroom Holiday Activities through out</strong></b></p><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, Dec. 17th</strong></b></i></u></h4></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pita Pit Hot Lunch</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55 in the Makerspace </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, Dec. 19th</strong></b></i></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear you PJs Spirit Day!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Holiday Sing-A-Long @ 10:05-10:35Grade1FI Bowling Field Trip</span><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Break is Dec. 22 to Jan 2</strong></b></h3></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="254" height="73" style="width:254px;height:73px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan. 27 -Photo Retake Day and Class Photos</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan. 30 -P.A. Day -No school for students</em></i></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December Literacy News</strong></b></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><img src="/images/7295a26d-cfe9-450b-8056-9bea482608c4" alt="December Lit" width="766" height="995" style="width:766px;height:995px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/5e2e3bb1-5a52-4b08-9c82-1c6c5d4652a9" alt="1763570709147 5f05765b 2b08 491a ac4d f4be2a8b6949 1" width="1067" height="824" style="width:1067px;height:824px;display:inline-block"></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2025-12-12 19:56:13.349 +0000 UTC
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Maple Family Update December 8th -12th
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Maple Families!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you all enjoyed a restful and snow-filled weekend! We are down to our last 10 days of school before our break. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are really looking out for our students on the yards. Teachers will be speaking with their students consistently about appropriate yard behaviors and expectations, and additional precautions because of the snow!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have lots of great things happening this week at Maple, including </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Piano recitals</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Primary Winter Concert</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Visit from Queens University Football with the Yates Cup</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Winter/Holiday colours Spirit day this Friday!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Basketball Intramurals</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a super week!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you Maple Families for your generous donations of Cheerios and Shreddies.</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We received more than 275 boxes! Thank you for honoring Brady Faroldi's memory. This will help keep many children fed and ready for learning at school.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/77a5dadc-4b72-4b41-a8ed-5604d5141e12" alt="Cheerios 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the winter, Tri-Board utilizes professional weather monitoring & forecasting </span><img src="/images/1ead3f70-5b51-459b-bf00-ac3fc0e6dc2f" alt="WInter Ready" width="355" height="201" style="width:355px;height:201px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and works closely with our school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school bus transportation on inclement weather days. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A bus is cancelled in a weather zone if it serves a school or has a bus stop located in the weather zone. Buses may be cancelled in other zones based on local conditions. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools will remain open however any students driven to school by parents/guardians will need to be picked up at the end of the day.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For a complete list of bus cancellations and delays visit: </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can find out more about weather related cancellations at: </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/0bc94d02-eb20-427f-aa49-d5b50a156ec3" alt="1763568884070 ea510bb3 df4f 4261 bb49 11cd11f2d291 1" width="689" height="893" style="width:689px;height:893px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/573157b0-cfb9-4975-937b-b8e3e4af9c6d" alt="December 2025 Spirit Days" width="854" height="660" style="width:854px;height:660px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37340c5c-d91b-4684-8f4b-525070d532c2" alt="Whats " width="184" height="106" style="width:184px;height:106px;display:inline-block"></p><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball Club is over until after the Winter Break</strong></b></h4><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Food Drive continues until Friday, Dec.12th</span></h4><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, Dec. 8th</strong></b></i></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, Dec. 9th</strong></b></i></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, Dec. 10th</strong></b></i></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pizza Hot Lunch </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, Dec. 11th</strong></b></i></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Concert Kindergarten @12:15pm </span><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> *Doors open at 12:00pm</strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Concert Primary @2:00pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, Dec. 12th</strong></b></i></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear Winter/Holiday Colours Spirit Day!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="226" height="65" style="width:226px;height:65px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 17 -Pita Pit Hot Lunch</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 19 -PJ Spirit Day</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 22-Jan.2 - Winter Break -No School For Students </em></i></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December Literacy News</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/7295a26d-cfe9-450b-8056-9bea482608c4" alt="December Lit" width="766" height="995" style="width:766px;height:995px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5e2e3bb1-5a52-4b08-9c82-1c6c5d4652a9" alt="1763570709147 5f05765b 2b08 491a ac4d f4be2a8b6949 1" width="1067" height="824" style="width:1067px;height:824px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3>
2025-12-08 18:26:48.994 +0000 UTC
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Bienvenue à École Maple Elementary School , home of the Majors. We are a Kindergarten to Grade 6 school offering French Immersion and English programming to students in Kingston East. Our three-storey school was opened in 2013 and includes more than 34 classrooms, a variety of special purpose and resource rooms, a library/makerspace and 6,000-square-foot gymnasium. Our school is equipped with shared technology in every classroom (iPads and Chromebooks), allowing access to all. Our building features green construction to reduce energy use and waste production. The overall environmental footprint is reduced due in part to high efficiency heating/cooling systems, low-flow water fixtures and other sustainable-focused improvements.
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View All NewsMessage from the Director - December 17, 2025
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope this message finds you well as we approach the end of the last school week of 2025 and the upcoming holiday season. I wanted to share a few updates with you before we head into the Winter Break:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Results</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education recently released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results, and we are proud to share that Limestone achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s results align with provincial outcomes in many areas and show notable improvements in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone’s performance is at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These accomplishments reflect the collective efforts of Limestone’s educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—along with the commitment and support of students and families across the district. I am deeply proud of the dedication shown by Limestone staff, students, and families in achieving these results.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information on EQAO results is </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/limestone-s-eqao-results-improve-across-all-categories-20251205185556" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, including a </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">letter to families from Minister of Education, Paul Calandra</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Information Nights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is hosting Grade 8 Parent Information Nights at secondary schools across the region for families and students. These events include a special presentation about the school, its programs, and the registration process.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information nights are also a great opportunity to learn about the wide variety of programs available for secondary students in Limestone—including expanded opportunities, French immersion, the International Baccalaureate program, and more. We are very proud of the range and choice of different secondary programs we provide to the communities we serve.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/grade-8-information-nights-20251208194333" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">information night dates can be found on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inclement Weather Reminder/Tri-Board Transportation Reminder</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are now well into the inclement weather season and have already experienced some transportation cancellation days. Our transportation partner, Tri-Board Student Transportation Services (Tri-Board), works closely with school bus companies to determine whether it is safe to operate on days with adverse weather.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School buses function differently than family vehicles, and sometimes, even when roads seem safe for cars, conditions are not suitable for buses. Given the geographic size of our district, weather can vary significantly from one region to another. As a result, cancellations may affect only certain areas while others remain unaffected.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We understand that transportation cancellations can be disruptive for families, but safety is always Tri-Board’s top priority for the 30,000-plus students who ride the bus each day. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/prepare-for-winter-related-bus-delays-and-cancellations--20251020203640" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about how to prepare for winter weather and manage bus cancellation days on our website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director’s Annual Report 2024-2025</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Director’s Annual Report offers a concise overview of the teaching and learning that occurred across the Limestone District School Board during the 2024-2025 school year. It highlights ongoing progress toward the Board’s strategic priorities, shares student achievement data, and showcases key initiatives and accomplishments from across the district and is </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/director-s-annual-report-2024-2025-" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope all Limestone families enjoy a restful winter break filled with time with those who matter most in your lives. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026, ready for an exciting new year of learning.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>
2025-12-17 21:30:52.297 +0000 UTC
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Limestone’s EQAO Results Improve Across All Categories
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has achieved its strongest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) performance in four years, with gains in </strong></b><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">every testing category</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for the 2024-2025 school year. LDSB’s EQAO results align with provincial outcomes in many areas, while showing notable improvements in others and among specific student groups. Limestone’s 2024-2025 results are at, or above, the provincial average in almost all measures.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results show an upward trend and momentum across all eight areas of assessment for students in Grades 3, 6, 9, and 10, including those with special education needs, underscoring the Board’s intention of making a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school. </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"These results reflect the daily dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program teams, and school leaders,” says Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. “I want to acknowledge the efforts of those who have focused on implementing evidence-informed practices, providing targeted supports, and collaborating across schools to ensure student achievement and success.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The elementary school report provides assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics written by students in Grades 3 and 6. The secondary school report provides similar information relating to the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results at a Glance </span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 Improvements:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LDSB students showed a 5% to 8% increase in Reading, Writing, and Math, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math, outperforming provincial averages. Students with special education needs improved by 8% to 9% in these subjects. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Gains:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Achievement rose in all areas, with 88% meeting Reading standards, 87% in Writing, and 51% in Math, matching or exceeding provincial rates. Students with special education needs made significant advances, especially in Writing with a 22% increase. </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9 and 10 Results:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LDSB’s Grade 9 Math scores were slightly below provincial levels but increased by 5% from the previous year, with students with special education needs performing better than students with similar needs in other jurisdictions. The Grade 10 OSSLT saw 95% participation and 84% success, a 3% rise, with continued improvement among students with special education needs. </span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 EQAO Results </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 student achievement saw a 5% to 8% increase in all subject areas in Limestone, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results for the province showed a slight increase from the previous year for all Grade 3 subjects and were slightly lower than Limestone across Grade 3 assessment subjects. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This new data shows improvement in all subjects, with Math achievement showing the most significant difference for students in Grade 3. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Of significant note are the gains in achievement in Grade 3 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics made by Limestone students with special education needs – up 9%, 8%, and 9% respectively, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 EQAO Results </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 student achievement in Limestone also continues to build momentum with improvements in all subject areas. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Reading, 88% of students met provincial standard in 2024/25 – an increase of 9% from the 2023/24 assessment and a higher rate than the province for 2024/25. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results in Writing showed an increase of 14% over the previous assessment year, with 87% of students meeting provincial standard, at a higher rate than the province. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Math, results were equal to the province, with 51% of students meeting the provincial standard, an increase of 11% for Limestone compared to the previous assessment year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Like the Grade 3 assessment results, achievement in all subject areas for students in Grade 6 with special education needs in Limestone has increased, with significant gains in Reading and Writing by 12% and 22%, respectively, since the 2023/24 assessment. This increase in achievement for students in Grade 6 with special education needs is higher than the province by 3% to 10% across all subject areas. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Limestone students and staff have worked hard to achieve these gains across Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, including the strong improvements for students with special education needs,” says Burra. “The momentum we are seeing is the result of consistent, evidence‑informed practice—targeted instruction, early interventions, collaborative professional learning, and a sharp focus on what happens in classrooms every day. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“We are proud of this progress, and we are committed to sustaining it by continuing the practices that work and adjusting where they do not,” he adds. “Our goal remains steady improvement over time, not one‑year spikes, for every student, in every classroom, in every school.” </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Assessment (administered in Grade 3): </span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Area of Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">75% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">74% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Writing </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">64% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Assessment (administered in Grade 6): </span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Area of Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">88% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">86% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Writing </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">87% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">85% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">51% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">51% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9 and 10 EQAO Results </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results for Grade 9 Math in Limestone are slightly lower compared to the provincial results. For all participating students in the Grade 9 Math assessment, 55% achieved the provincial standard in Limestone, and 58% achieved the provincial standard provincially. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s Grade 9 Math results increased by 5% as compared to last year. Results for students with special education needs achieving the provincial standard are higher than the province at 34% for Limestone, compared to 32% for the province. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Math </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">55% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">58% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Grade 9 Mathematics continues to be a priority area,” says Steve Hedderson, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Curriculum and Program Services: Math and FSL. “Limestone’s five‑point improvement year‑over‑year shows the work is taking hold. We are deepening supports in Grade 9 Math—explicit instruction, daily practice, and timely interventions—and aligning professional learning so teachers have the tools they need. We are focused on building Math confidence and competency for every student.” </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Administered in Grade 10: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, 95% of first-time eligible students wrote the test in Limestone, compared to 94% of students in the province. With this high participation rate, 84% of all students in Limestone were successful, an increase of 3% compared to the 2023/24 school year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OSSLT results for students with special education needs continue to show an improvement for the 2024/25 year, with 65% of Limestone students being successful on the assessment. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 10 OSSLT </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation Rate </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">95% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">94% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Success Rate </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">84% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">85% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Strong Grade 10 Literacy outcomes begin with strong participation,” says Stephanie Sartor, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Literacy Focus. “With 95% writing and 84% successful, up three points from last year, we are encouraged by the trajectory, including the continued improvement for students with special education needs. Literacy is a shared responsibility across subjects, and we will keep pairing explicit instruction with targeted supports so every learner can demonstrate success.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in all publicly funded schools in Ontario are required to write provincial assessments, administered by EQAO, a provincial body that tests students’ skills in Literacy in Grades 3, 6, and 10 and Math skills in Grades 3, 6, and 9 in relation to Ontario curriculum expectations. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Successful completion of the Literacy requirement is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The EQAO assessments have undergone significant updates, with the newer digital assessments offered entirely online through a digital platform for students over the past four years. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“The dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program team members, and school leaders will remain foundational to continued efforts moving forward,” says Burra. </span></p>
2025-12-05 19:00:45.215 +0000 UTC
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Education Minister Calandra's Letter to Parents - EQAO and Student Achievement Advisory Body
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The following message by the Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Education, is for parents and guardians regarding EQAO results and the appointment of a Student Achievement Advisory Body.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please select the following link to read (PDF): </span><a href="/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Letter to Parents and Guardians</span></a></p>
2025-12-03 16:57:22.383 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.