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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;">· </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;">· </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;">· </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;">· </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;">· </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;">· </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;">· </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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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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Maple Family Update April 6th -10th
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/172991c3-fbe5-4257-b4bc-c74a1bb02f7d" alt="Chick picture Easter" width="796" height="446" style="width:796px;height:446px;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Maple Families,</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope this post finds you and yours enjoying the extra long weekend! We look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday April 7th.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please check out all the new information we have about events and activities happening around our Maple community, as well as some great photos!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take Care!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" 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/ab2088e0-93d3-42bf-ae89-5ff3a3025181" alt="KInder Easter" width="668" height="668" style="width:668px;height:668px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/94cf5086-11cf-458c-a3c4-e35b782d9bb5" alt="Kinder Easter 2" width="657" height="657" style="width:657px;height:657px;display:inline-block"></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/394630c3-191d-4c48-a8e4-bea6e218ec9b" alt="Sheep" 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"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cfffdb23-ca3b-47f9-a6fc-097c28df0ca3" alt="Easter 4" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/93a0fadc-dc6f-43b3-8d7e-90cafdfe013d" alt="Easter wreath" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><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;">· </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;">· </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;">· </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;">· </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;">· </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;">· </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;">· </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 href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fschool-day.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Charperm%40limestone.on.ca%7C5b7ac980ec5a40794e5f08de887f41cf%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639098277485588928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vfpa8Fe5sPdequrmBmsECgEul9WDIQvJKyPa90gOUyk%3D&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></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span 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 href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSejrbnVK9PF_ZEdNfwyN8cmgWdmRz6IJ6YXYTzXTOZSSRDeuQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&data=05%7C02%7Charperm%40limestone.on.ca%7C5b7ac980ec5a40794e5f08de887f41cf%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639098277485569636%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=W45RgD4FFKhGUpuEiIzgeJYgdo5d3%2BtQwEkkNFGGzzs%3D&reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign up here!</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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" style="text-align: 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" 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 6th</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;">Easter Monday -No School</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 7th </strong></b></u></p><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 5/6 Girls Basketball Practice @ 8:00am</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 Girls Basketball Practice @ 1:15pm</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 Girls Basketball Game @ 4:00pm -Maple @ Molly Brant </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 8th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston Fire Department Field Trip Grade 3 FI and FI Kindergarten</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Manie Musicale Assembly @ 2:30pm</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 9th</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 @ 1:15pm</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4/5 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, April 10th</strong></b></u></p><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></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 13th, 15th and 16th - Dental Screening Grades JK/SK and Grade 2</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15th - Pizza Hot Lunch </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 16th - The Connected Family Forum Event </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 17 - P.A. 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;">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" 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; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9db97c7e-d8f3-4d66-bd55-f8c582dc8fbd" alt="Foundational Family Services Spring 2026 Page 02" width="427" height="553" style="width:427px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ba5d15de-854e-42e1-82f3-ec80609fd5ef" alt="Foundational Family Services Spring 2026 Page 03" width="402" height="564" style="width:402px;height:564px;display:inline-block;float:left"></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/afe0d269-8650-4bad-b9a4-ea75d7b7dfa6" alt="DAD Page 08" 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/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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Maple Family Update March March 30th -April 3rd
<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/704bb454-d45d-44f7-acc8-ec8e1ee0ae31" alt="Snoe Flower" width="795" height="360" style="width:795px;height:360px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Maple Families,</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are quickly coming into Spring! This week marks the transition into April...where does the time go?</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please see below for all the latest updates and upcoming activities and events around our Maple Community.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a fantastic week!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></h3><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ecole Maple Students Transferring to New Schools for 2026-27</span></a></h3><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;">Maple Moon</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Maple Moon (typically March) marks the start of the new, 13 moon year for many Ontario Indigenous nations, symbolizing renewal with the sap run. It is known in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) as Ziissbaakdoke Giizis (Sugar Moon) or Onaabidin Giizis (Snow Crust Moon). </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b9216585-bcbf-493b-a0fc-16fb5e02b618" alt="Maple bullentin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><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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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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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, March 30th</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholastic Book Fair purchases Primary</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5 Girls Basketball Practice @ 8:00am </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Girls Basketball Practice @ 3:45pm</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys Capture the Flag @ 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, March 31st </strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholastic Book Fair purchases Kindergarten </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Equity Club @ 1:15</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 Girls Basketball Practice @ 8:00am</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5 Girls Basketball Practice @ 1:15pm</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Girls Basketball Practice @ 3:45</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 1st</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pizza Hot Lunch </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholastic Book Fair purchases Junior </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholastic Book Fair Family purchases @ 4:00pm to 5:30pm</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Basketball Open Practice @ 8:00am</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 2nd</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Basketball Open Practice @ 8:00am</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><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, April 3rd</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Good Friday -NO School</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 6 - Easter Monday -No School</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 8 - Manie Musical </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13th, 15th and 16th - Dental Screening Grades JK/SK and Grade 2</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15th - Pizza Hot Lunch </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 16th - The Connected Family Forum Event </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 17 - P.A. 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;">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><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; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9db97c7e-d8f3-4d66-bd55-f8c582dc8fbd" alt="Foundational Family Services Spring 2026 Page 02" width="427" height="553" style="width:427px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ba5d15de-854e-42e1-82f3-ec80609fd5ef" alt="Foundational Family Services Spring 2026 Page 03" width="402" height="564" style="width:402px;height:564px;display:inline-block;float:left"></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/afe0d269-8650-4bad-b9a4-ea75d7b7dfa6" alt="DAD Page 08" 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/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"><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"><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"><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"><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>
2026-03-30 12:31:20.547 +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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<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. 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 </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;"> and can be accessed by families. </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;"> </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;"> </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;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </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;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register now at: </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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Message from the Director - March 5, 2026
<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;">With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendar is Approved</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education has approved Limestone’s recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar. The school year will begin with a P.A. Day on September 1, 2026, with the first day of classes for students on September 2, 2026. A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">printable version of the calendar is available 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;">Budget Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees are seeking feedback on the Limestone District School Board budget planning process for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Families are encouraged to take a few minutes to provide feedback on areas or priority. The survey is anonymous and can be accessed online at </span><a href="https://bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> . The survey closes March 23, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Video: Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As previously shared, the Ministry of Education released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in December, and we are pleased to share that Limestone has achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s results are consistent with provincial trends in many areas and show meaningful improvement in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone is performing at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These results reflect the collective efforts of Limestone educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—supported by the ongoing commitment of students and families across our district. We are extremely proud of the dedication and hard work that contributed to these achievements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to share a </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">video update with families on Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> provides an overview of Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan and how it guides our shared work to support student learning and well-being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through insights from members of the Limestone Senior Team, families will learn about the key priorities shaping our efforts, the thinking behind our actions, and how collaboration, evidence, and reflection help us improve. The video highlights how data, professional learning, and shared leadership work together to move learning forward, while keeping students, belonging, and continuous growth at the centre. It offers a look at how planning connects to practice as we work together toward positive outcomes for all Limestone students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History Curriculum</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With these updates, in Grades 7, 8, and 10, students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in the pursuit of building an inclusive and prosperous country. The Grade 10 History course will also have new learning on extreme political and social ideologies, the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, and the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the updated curriculum on the </span><a href="https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Become a Homestay and Host an International Student: A Meaningful Experience for You and Your Family</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year, LDSB welcomes more than 120 international students into schools across the district from countries around the world, including Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, France, Vietnam, Rwanda, and many others. Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a positive difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students and supported by dedicated Limestone staff throughout the placement, so families are never on their own. Hosting offers opportunities for cultural exchange, the development of lasting relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. To learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes, visit </span><a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</strong></b></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;">Ministry Resources for Reading and Math</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued partnership and support of student learning and well-being across Limestone. We are grateful for the role families play in helping students feel supported, connected, and successful, and we look forward to continuing our work together.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p>
2026-03-05 21:30:00.475 +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.