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Maple Family Update April 27th -May 1st

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d67d90ab-18c5-4838-ac36-376c9b67a194" alt="Earth Day" width="716" height="499" style="width:716px;height:499px;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to the last week of April heading into May. Where does the time go?</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please check out our latest newsletter for all the updates and upcoming activities as we enter the last 2 months of this school year.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a wonderful week!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></h3><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/908ca10b-d750-4df8-b9e7-e0ca741570f3" alt="Military Dandy" width="454" height="459" style="width:454px;height:459px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Is The Month Of The Military Child</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Like dandelions military children bloom wherever they land. </span></h3><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dc2360da-639e-4869-a227-50e8e174a52a" alt="NEON DANCE" width="537" height="705" style="width:537px;height:705px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for the Spring Dance May 8th!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><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/5b38a234-0570-4de5-acfd-5245f7896a3b" alt="College Spring" 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/3ca72ba1-91c6-40d9-9d68-0940acd520ff" alt="College Spring 2" 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"><img src="/images/b521fdb3-db4a-45c1-8755-0d7233f52863" alt="Yarn" width="380" height="233" style="width:380px;height:233px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 29 will be our final Knitting Club date. If you have a student who has needles and yarn and plans to continue to use those items through the summer, great! </span><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If, however, your knitter doesn’t have any further need for their materials, please return them to the school so we can cycle them back into next year’s projects.</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Knitting Club organizers would like to extend a huge </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank You!</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; our volunteers: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Diane</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> was a steady, gentle presence the whole year through</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">student mentors</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: This year’s club went so much more smoothly because last year’s knitters were so willing to act as patient mentors to this year’s new knitters</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> whose generous contribution allowed us to purchase enough needles to set up 80 new knitters in the fall!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">those of you who sent</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">donations</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of yarn, notions, and books: We appreciate your donations very much and, aside from the purchase of needles, have been able to provide yarn for projects solely through your generosity!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When Knitting Club returns for 26/27, students can look forward to focused projects that will help them further develop their knitting skills and repertoire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Is there a parent, grandparent, or friend out there who would like to volunteer with us next year? If you can knit, purl, or crochet a stitch, we could use your help! Please contact the office to provide a CPIC (Vulnerable Sector Check) and reach out to Maggie Bailey (</span><a href="mailto:baileyma@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">baileyma@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">).</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/daf63dab-4954-4142-bb99-502a4adc992a" alt="Weekly Test Elementary School Poster (2)" width="505" height="673" style="width:505px;height:673px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Is your Studen</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">t</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Moving to Another School?</span></h2><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we come closer to the end of our school year and are looking to plan for the 2026-27 school year, we kindly ask that families complete the form below if you are moving your child(ren) to another school. This includes current grade 6 students moving on to Intermediate school.</span></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpIfpAGDzJFJpHKoF3S2LjlUODA4NUhYRkNGOTdGOENNUFU1UlZGSUNCVy4u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ecole Maple Students Transferring to New Schools for 2026-27</span></a></h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration Is Now Open!</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Kindergarten in Limestone. If your student was born in 2022, now is the time to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register your new student</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to start school this September. Click</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> here </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Kindergarten in Limestone. If your student was born in 2022, now is the time to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register your new student</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to start school this September. Click</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> here </span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to visit the LDSB website for more information</span></h3><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f0066c81-bea7-4f2c-801d-d13ff6a1e54d" alt="Pizza Day 2" width="326" height="326" style="width:326px;height:326px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Place your orders on </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fschool-day.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Charperm%40limestone.on.ca%7C5b7ac980ec5a40794e5f08de887f41cf%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639098277485588928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vfpa8Fe5sPdequrmBmsECgEul9WDIQvJKyPa90gOUyk%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Day</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ecole Maple SAC Parent Council News</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/c4ce5e33-cd25-4652-92db-410c172949c1" alt="Maple School Event Schedule" width="483" height="625" style="width:483px;height:625px;display:inline-block"></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/24543756-227c-4101-9e93-2d04401f1de3" alt="Whats Happening Sign" width="164" height="75" style="width:164px;height:75px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 27th</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 &amp; 5 Girls Practice @ 8:00am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Knitting Club @ 10:55am</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys Dodgeball Intramurals </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Girls Basketball Game vs at Maple @ 4:00pm</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, April 28th </strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Run Club @ 8:15am</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5 &amp; 6 Girls Basketball Practice @ 1:15pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Girls Basketball Game vs Harrowsmith at Maple @ 4:00pm</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, April 29th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pizza Hot Lunch </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open Girls Basketball Practice @ 8:00am</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last Day of Knitting Club @ 10:55am</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Dodgeball Meeting @ 1:15pm Grades 4 to 6 </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, April 30th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Run Club 8:15am</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 Girls Basketball Practice @ 1:15pm</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, May 1st</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1200m TRYOUT at Butternut Creek</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Track &amp; Field @ LaSalle for Grade 3 to 6 </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Equity Club @ 1:15pm</span></li></ul></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="168" height="49" style="width:168px;height:49px;display:inline-block"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4 - 800m TRYOUT at Butternut Creek @ 8:15</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4 - Maple Track &amp; Field @ LaSalle -RAIN DATE</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5 - Jr Basketball Boys and Girls A Teams @ Queens ARC </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - Frontenac Community Band Concert </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - LCVI Road Race</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7 - Jr Basketball Boys and Girls B Teams @ Barltett Gym </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 8 - SAC Family Dance -NEON Theme </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 8 - 800/1200m TRYOUTS @ 8:15am at Butternut Creek </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12 -SAC Meeting</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 - Family Day -NO School </strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 26 &amp; 27 - EQAO-Grade 3 Allen/McDowell</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day -No school for students </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 1- Region 5 Track &amp; Field Meet @ Invista</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2 - EQAO -Grade 3 Van Drie/Laird/Cawthorne</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3 - EQAO -Grade 6 </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 5 -Rain Date for Region 5 Track &amp; Field Meet</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Championship Track &amp; Field Meet @ Invista</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 -Rain Date for Championship Track &amp; Field @ Invista</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 19 - Grade 6 Cruise</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Grade 6 - Celebration @ 4:30pm</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - Last day of school</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26 - PA DAY -NO School for students </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dfbfa933-c3c6-442a-a019-2173501d7091" alt="HIVE program" width="666" height="873" style="width:666px;height:873px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/493577e2-c0dd-4085-b8a4-ef557649ec57" alt="Early ON Apr Page 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fc6d88be-86e7-467a-8e0d-6b121456a79c" alt="Early ON Apr Page 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f07df77f-c88e-4d1c-a418-1c343fc4e58d" alt="ON y va Apr" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Literacy News</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/92311496-3f86-4bc6-ac49-036d9ed0dad5" alt="April Lit" width="701" height="903" style="width:701px;height:903px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d22488e6-6b73-42fc-98cb-23b0366f3196" alt="Spring Workshops 2026 Page 2" width="692" height="895" style="width:692px;height:895px;display:inline-block"></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 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Maple Family Update April 20th -24th

<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/32b8536d-a7f6-463e-bee5-0337019f848c" alt="Spring pictures" width="773" height="428" style="width:773px;height:428px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you had a fantastic weekend!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We apologize for the delay in getting this update to you. Please check out all the updates below.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a wonderful week!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></h3><hr><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/c72eed84-22e0-45b0-95e8-230b819de98b" alt="Earth Day" 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/6b0c65ce-99c6-432b-bb6d-25865ac30c5f" alt="Earth Day Spirit Day" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3's Amazing Structures!!!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/a71b8e82-938b-4686-a32f-3be60a1102de" alt="MUlti Towers" width="635" height="635" style="width:635px;height:635px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/40eb0711-3708-4401-b588-10f2e6370ce6" alt="College Towers" width="632" height="632" style="width:632px;height:632px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/ea87c6f6-36a7-460d-b6d0-6747f9c8c17c" alt="India Tower" width="635" height="846" style="width:635px;height:846px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/af037a21-d5b8-4407-bfc3-d553c4f2bd57" alt="Military child" width="641" height="436" style="width:641px;height:436px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We recognized April as the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the resilience, sacrifices, and unique experiences of children in military families. Established in 1986, this month highlights the strength of these children, often compared to dandelions for their ability to thrive in any environment.</span></h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/d686e26f-f747-4f48-892c-4485abfe3f83" alt="Running Club" width="266" height="117" style="width:266px;height:117px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Running Club </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited the Maple Running Club for grade 3-6 students has begun.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:15 am to 8:45 am (weather permitting)</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please visit School-Day to sign up!</span></h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Is your Studen</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">t</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Moving to Another School?</span></h2><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we come closer to the end of our school year and are looking to plan for the 2026-27 school year, we kindly ask that families complete the form below if you are moving your child(ren) to another school. This includes current grade 6 students moving on to Intermediate school.</span></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpIfpAGDzJFJpHKoF3S2LjlUODA4NUhYRkNGOTdGOENNUFU1UlZGSUNCVy4u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ecole Maple Students Transferring to New Schools for 2026-27</span></a></h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration Is Now Open!</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Kindergarten in Limestone. If your student was born in 2022, now is the time to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register your new student</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to start school this September. Click</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> here </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Kindergarten in Limestone. If your student was born in 2022, now is the time to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register your new student</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to start school this September. Click</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> here </span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to visit the LDSB website for more information.</span></h3><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f0066c81-bea7-4f2c-801d-d13ff6a1e54d" alt="Pizza Day 2" width="326" height="326" style="width:326px;height:326px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Place your orders on </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fschool-day.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Charperm%40limestone.on.ca%7C5b7ac980ec5a40794e5f08de887f41cf%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639098277485588928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vfpa8Fe5sPdequrmBmsECgEul9WDIQvJKyPa90gOUyk%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Day</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Ecole Maple SAC Parent Council News</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/c4ce5e33-cd25-4652-92db-410c172949c1" alt="Maple School Event Schedule" width="426" height="551" style="width:426px;height:551px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/24543756-227c-4101-9e93-2d04401f1de3" alt="Whats Happening Sign" width="164" height="75" style="width:164px;height:75px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 20th</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Knitting Club @ 10:55</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 Girls Basketball @ 8:00am</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Capture the Flag @ 1:15pm</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Girls Basketball Game vs Bayridge at Maple @ 4:15pm</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, April 21st </strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Run Club @ 8:15</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mystic Drumz for JK/SK</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5 Girls Basketball Game at Bayridge @ 4:15pm</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, April 22nd</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earth Day -Wear blue and green!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open Girls Basketball Practice @ 8:00am</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Knitting Club @ 10:55</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys Dodgeball Meeting @ 1:15 </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Girls Basketball Game at Cat Woods @ 4:15pm</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, April 23rd</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Run Club 8:15</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5 &amp; 6 Girls Basketball Practice @1:15pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5 Girls Basketball at Glenburnie @ 4:15pm </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, April 24th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Equity Club @ 1:15</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Capture the Flag Finals @ 1:15</span></li></ul></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="168" height="49" style="width:168px;height:49px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29 - Pizza Hot Lunch </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5 - Jr Basketball Boys and Girls A Teams @ Queens ARC </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - Frontenac Community Band Concert </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - LCVI Road Race</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7 - Jr Basketball Boys and Girls B Teams @ Barltett Gym </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12 -SAC Meeting</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 - Family Day -NO School </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day -No school for students </em></i></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dfbfa933-c3c6-442a-a019-2173501d7091" alt="HIVE program" width="666" height="873" style="width:666px;height:873px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/493577e2-c0dd-4085-b8a4-ef557649ec57" alt="Early ON Apr Page 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fc6d88be-86e7-467a-8e0d-6b121456a79c" alt="Early ON Apr Page 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f07df77f-c88e-4d1c-a418-1c343fc4e58d" alt="ON y va Apr" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Literacy News</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/92311496-3f86-4bc6-ac49-036d9ed0dad5" alt="April Lit" width="701" height="903" style="width:701px;height:903px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d22488e6-6b73-42fc-98cb-23b0366f3196" alt="Spring Workshops 2026 Page 2" width="692" height="895" style="width:692px;height:895px;display:inline-block"></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 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Maple Family Update April 13th -17th

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1d81ff75-8c2e-47c0-972f-0c342f0bdb12" alt="Daff March" width="908" height="449" style="width:908px;height:449px;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you had a fantastic weekend!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We apologize for the delay in getting this update to you. Please check out all the updates below.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a wonderful week!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/af037a21-d5b8-4407-bfc3-d553c4f2bd57" alt="Military child" width="641" height="436" style="width:641px;height:436px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We recognized April as the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the resilience, sacrifices, and unique experiences of children in military families. Established in 1986, this month highlights the strength of these children, often compared to dandelions for their ability to thrive in any environment.</span></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/d686e26f-f747-4f48-892c-4485abfe3f83" alt="Running Club" width="266" height="117" style="width:266px;height:117px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club Begins This Week!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited to be starting the Maple Running Club on Tuesday, April 14th for grade 3-6 students in preparation for the upcoming Road Race season.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please visit School-Day to sign up!</span></h3><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8720346c-0d6f-43a0-ac87-717b69997dbc" alt="Fish" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2f415186-9951-4e62-8feb-b63cb8f19285" alt="Spring" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Message from LDSB </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Transferring Students</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we come closer to the end of our school year and are looking to plan for the 2026-27 school year, we kindly ask that families complete the form below if you are moving your child(ren) to another school. This includes current grade 6 students moving on to Intermediate school.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpIfpAGDzJFJpHKoF3S2LjlUODA4NUhYRkNGOTdGOENNUFU1UlZGSUNCVy4u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ecole Maple Students Transferring to New Schools for 2026-27</span></a></h3><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f0066c81-bea7-4f2c-801d-d13ff6a1e54d" alt="Pizza Day 2" width="697" height="697" style="width:697px;height:697px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Place your orders on </span><a 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style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ecole Maple SAC Parent Council News</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/c4ce5e33-cd25-4652-92db-410c172949c1" alt="Maple School Event Schedule" width="738" height="955" style="width:738px;height:955px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4aedb353-7435-4d54-8ea0-ec8eb804e764" alt="The Connected Family Forum" width="612" height="792" style="width:612px;height:792px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a 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center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/24543756-227c-4101-9e93-2d04401f1de3" alt="Whats Happening Sign" width="164" height="75" style="width:164px;height:75px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 14th</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dental Screening for JK/SK and Grade 2</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5/6 Girls Basketball @ 8:00am</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 Basketball @ 3:35pm-5:00pm</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Capture the Flag @ 1:15pm</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">E Kindergarten Field Trip to Grand Theatre </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, April 14th </strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Run Club Starts 8:15</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Knitting Club @ 10:55</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4/5Girls Basketball Practice @ 1:15</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Basketball Grade 4 vs Grade 5@ 4:00pm</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, April 15th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Open Basketball Practice 8:00am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dental Screening JK/SK and Grade 2</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pizza Hot Lunch </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><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, April 16th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Open Basketball Practice @ 8:00am</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Run Club 8:15</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dental Screening JK/SK and Grade 2 </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Equity Club @ 1:15pm</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Girls Basketball Practice @1:15pm</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Girls Basketball at Cat Woods @ 4:15pm -5:00pm</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Connected Family Forum Event @ 5:00pm</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, April 17th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day -No School for students </span></li></ul></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="168" height="49" style="width:168px;height:49px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21 - Mystic Drumz for JK/SK</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29 - Pizza Hot Lunch </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - Frontenac Community Band Concert </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - LCVI Road Race</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 8 - SAC Family Dance -NEON Theme </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 -Family Day -NO School </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day -No school for students </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dfbfa933-c3c6-442a-a019-2173501d7091" alt="HIVE program" width="666" height="873" style="width:666px;height:873px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/493577e2-c0dd-4085-b8a4-ef557649ec57" alt="Early ON Apr Page 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fc6d88be-86e7-467a-8e0d-6b121456a79c" alt="Early ON 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dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74c22d62-656d-4966-a4ff-f512aa6a0dba" alt="DAD Page 09" 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/6c8af21b-5c3a-43ea-a6de-941f4e41d28a" alt="DAD Page 04" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;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; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/be5ea3bb-176d-47b4-a72a-a09b226ef670" alt="DAD Page 06" 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/38ee7a4a-27f6-450c-92c2-64aa322a6488" alt="DAD Page 10" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration Is Now Open!</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Kindergarten in Limestone. If your student was born in 2022, now is the time to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register your new student</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to start school this September. Click</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> here </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Kindergarten in Limestone. If your student was born in 2022, now is the time to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register your new student</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to start school this September. Click</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> here </span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to visit the LDSB website for more information.</span></h3><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 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/1af55162-92a5-4565-be17-a302616cace7" alt="Tri Board Deadline2026" 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/b53005e9-5430-4679-9a84-8eb437855648" alt="Tri Board Handout 2025 (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/f5b66be9-5169-4ba1-81e2-f12c2026cb86" alt="By Your Side webinar series spring 2026 Flyer" width="653" height="844" style="width:653px;height:844px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d23e4857-a97e-4c10-8898-ab05b2f08e32" alt="Indigenous HIPPY 20262 (1) (1)" width="642" height="856" style="width:642px;height:856px;display:inline-block"></p><hr>
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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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Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Patty Gollogly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent of&nbsp;Curriculum &amp; Program Services: School Climate &amp; Community Engagement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-04-23 20:30:53.848 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we enter the spring season and final third of the school year, we are reminded of this season’s promise of renewal and growth, and the key role schools and families have together in supporting student learning and well-being. This time of </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> brings many opportunities for learning both inside and outside of the classroom, along with the return of outdoor extracurricular activities. While this week has been very wet and rainy, the warmer temperatures of spring are upon us.&nbsp; I would like to take this opportunity to share a few important updates with you:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">P.A. Day – Friday, April 17</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that tomorrow, Friday, April 17, is a P.A. Day. There will be no classes for students, and we look forward to welcoming them back to school on Monday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey – Coming in May</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In early May, Limestone will be inviting families to take part in a Family Engagement and Climate Survey. The optional survey is anonymous, and families can choose which questions they want to answer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey asks about topics such as feeling connected to school, family involvement, safety and bullying, communication, before- and after-school programming, and how technology like artificial intelligence is used in schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback shared through this survey helps schools and the school board understand what is working well, what could improve, and what may make it harder for some families to take part. Your feedback helps strengthen communication, support student well-being, and improve school experiences for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information will be shared leading up to the survey being live in early May. </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are encouraged to watch a short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> featuring Senior Staff and a Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Co-Chair, who share more about the Family Engagement and Climate Survey and why family voice is so important.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Rights Information</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Launched in October 2022, the Limestone’s Student Human Rights Reporting Tool provides a way for students, families, caregivers, and staff to report human rights concerns involving LDSB students, including matters related to discrimination and harassment. Reviewing and analyzing this information helps support safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environments and supports the board’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/dff6803b-6f2d-4d36-a758-68758a63ceb3/2026-04-09-Student-Human-Rights-Data-Summary-for-2024-2025.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Human Rights Reports – 2024-2025 Summary is now available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and can be accessed by families.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census 2025 Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In November 2025, Limestone completed the See Yourself in Limestone: Student Census 2025, a voluntary and confidential survey that helps us better understand students’ identities and school experiences. The findings support planning and decision-making that promotes equity, well being, and student success across Limestone schools. An overview of the Student Census 2025 was presented to the Board of Trustees at last night’s board meeting. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/see-yourself-in-limestone-2025-student-census-update-20260416133605" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">visit the Limestone District School Board website to review the full Student Census summary</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about how student voice is helping shape our work.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports Available for Students</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support of Limestone schools and their communities. Your partnership, feedback, and engagement play an important role in strengthening student learning and well-being across Limestone. Limestone staff remain committed to collaborating with families to create safe, inclusive, and supportive school communities where every student can learn and see themselves in Limestone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p>
2026-04-16 20:30:19.127 +0000 UTC
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Neurovibes Celebrates Neurodiversity April 29, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A vibrant event celebrating neurodiversity with inspiring talks, creative spaces, and an inclusive community experience.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Now entering its third year, Neurovibes is a community event celebrating neurodiversity through engaging talks, creativity, and connection.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendees can hear from inspiring speakers, explore interactive spaces, and connect with community partners and vendors in a welcoming, inclusive environment. The event is designed to support different sensory needs while bringing people together to learn, share, and celebrate neurodivergent experiences.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When: April 29, 2026, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:00 p.m.)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where: Queen's Biosciences Complex, 116 Barrie Street, Kingston</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register now at:&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="https://bit.ly/Neurovibes2026%20" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/Neurovibes2026</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0d9fba3e-4cf2-480e-973b-7617e4932a7f" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-04-16 16:10:44.021 +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.