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Maple Family Update December 8th -12th
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Maple Families!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you all enjoyed a restful and snow-filled weekend! We are down to our last 10 days of school before our break. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are really looking out for our students on the yards. Teachers will be speaking with their students consistently about appropriate yard behaviors and expectations, and additional precautions because of the snow!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have lots of great things happening this week at Maple, including </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Piano recitals</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Primary Winter Concert</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Visit from Queens University Football with the Yates Cup</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Winter/Holiday colours Spirit day this Friday!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Basketball Intramurals</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a super week!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you Maple Families for your generous donations of Cheerios and Shreddies.</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We received more than 275 boxes! Thank you for honoring Brady Faroldi's memory. This will help keep many children fed and ready for learning at school.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/77a5dadc-4b72-4b41-a8ed-5604d5141e12" alt="Cheerios 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the winter, Tri-Board utilizes professional weather monitoring & forecasting </span><img src="/images/1ead3f70-5b51-459b-bf00-ac3fc0e6dc2f" alt="WInter Ready" width="355" height="201" style="width:355px;height:201px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and works closely with our school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school bus transportation on inclement weather days. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A bus is cancelled in a weather zone if it serves a school or has a bus stop located in the weather zone. Buses may be cancelled in other zones based on local conditions. </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools will remain open however any students driven to school by parents/guardians will need to be picked up at the end of the day.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For a complete list of bus cancellations and delays visit: </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can find out more about weather related cancellations at: </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/0bc94d02-eb20-427f-aa49-d5b50a156ec3" alt="1763568884070 ea510bb3 df4f 4261 bb49 11cd11f2d291 1" width="689" height="893" style="width:689px;height:893px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/573157b0-cfb9-4975-937b-b8e3e4af9c6d" alt="December 2025 Spirit Days" width="854" height="660" style="width:854px;height:660px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37340c5c-d91b-4684-8f4b-525070d532c2" alt="Whats " width="184" height="106" style="width:184px;height:106px;display:inline-block"></p><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball Club is over until after the Winter Break</strong></b></h4><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Food Drive continues until Friday, Dec.12th</span></h4><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, Dec. 8th</strong></b></i></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, Dec. 9th</strong></b></i></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, Dec. 10th</strong></b></i></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pizza Hot Lunch </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, Dec. 11th</strong></b></i></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Concert Kindergarten @12:15pm </span><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> *Doors open at 12:00pm</strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Concert Primary @2:00pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, Dec. 12th</strong></b></i></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear Winter/Holiday Colours Spirit Day!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Piano Recital @10:55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="226" height="65" style="width:226px;height:65px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 17 -Pita Pit Hot Lunch</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 19 -PJ Spirit Day</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 22-Jan.2 - Winter Break -No School For Students </em></i></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December Literacy News</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/7295a26d-cfe9-450b-8056-9bea482608c4" alt="December Lit" width="766" height="995" style="width:766px;height:995px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5e2e3bb1-5a52-4b08-9c82-1c6c5d4652a9" alt="1763570709147 5f05765b 2b08 491a ac4d f4be2a8b6949 1" width="1067" height="824" style="width:1067px;height:824px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3>
2025-12-08 18:26:48.994 +0000 UTC
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Maple Family Update December 1-5
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Maple Families!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy December! We are coming close to our Winter Break, and it looks like winter has arrived!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A couple very important announcements:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1) </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Parking Lot</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-indent: 20px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please do </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NOT </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">park in our staff parking lot or </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">idle </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">for pick up. It is very important for safety reason, especially during the winter season! We will have to deal with</span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> slick road conditions</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">high snowbanks,</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> which means less visibility and slower reaction time around a busy student area. We do have parking along the street, as well as </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Accessible Parking</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> spots at the front of the school off of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rose Abbey Drive</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-indent: 20px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are dropping off or picking up well before or after school for the Y Program or extra-curriculars, you </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ARE able </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to access that parking lot.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-indent: 20px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have arrangements already made with an educator to meet in the parking lot, please make alternative arrangements, as we want to be very diligent with students safety, and it takes efforts from our entire Maple community to make this happen.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your support!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2) We are currently looking for consistent and emergency staff to help support on the yards and with students in the school. If you are interested, or would like more information, please reach out to maple@limestone.on.ca!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a wonderful week everyone!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Way to Go Majors Volleyball Teams!</span></h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/187057a8-d67a-4c19-96d2-12b696ad6f0b" alt="VB5" 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/c565e655-71a0-45d2-bf53-e84013d39e0f" alt="VB4" 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/044a2e33-c31f-43bd-9e69-bf358d210b63" alt="VB2" 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/71a8f231-8876-47f8-9102-c0756480fd79" alt="VB1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the winter, Tri-Board utilizes professional weather monitoring & forecasting </span><img src="/images/1ead3f70-5b51-459b-bf00-ac3fc0e6dc2f" alt="WInter Ready" width="355" height="201" style="width:355px;height:201px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and works closely with our school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school bus transportation on inclement weather days. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A bus is cancelled in a weather zone if it serves a school or has a bus stop located in the weather zone. Buses may be cancelled in other zones based on local conditions. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools will remain open however any students driven to school by parents/guardians will need to be picked up at the end of the day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For a complete list of bus cancellations and delays visit: </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can find out more about weather related cancellations at: </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</span></a></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2b0883a3-1b13-444f-a729-0a5191f3cbf9" alt="Skills" width="596" height="770" style="width:596px;height:770px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/13b11578-ee3e-4a58-8e1f-b95facb72475" alt="Maple Movie Night 2 " width="665" height="862" style="width:665px;height:862px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/9f2394f9-6bf1-41d7-91ab-53993ac493f9" alt="Food Drive " width="682" height="910" style="width:682px;height:910px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/0bc94d02-eb20-427f-aa49-d5b50a156ec3" alt="1763568884070 ea510bb3 df4f 4261 bb49 11cd11f2d291 1" width="689" height="893" style="width:689px;height:893px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/573157b0-cfb9-4975-937b-b8e3e4af9c6d" alt="December 2025 Spirit Days" width="854" height="660" style="width:854px;height:660px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37340c5c-d91b-4684-8f4b-525070d532c2" alt="Whats " width="184" height="106" style="width:184px;height:106px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, Dec. 1st</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maple Food Drive Begins</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Book Fair purchases</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, Dec. 2nd</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Book Fair purchase</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">E2/3 Visit to Agnes Etherington Art Centre </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, Dec. 3rd</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pita Pit Hot Lunch </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Book Fair purchases</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Book Fair purchases 4:00pm -6:00pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, Dec. 4th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Movie Night -doors open at 6:00</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, Dec. 5th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter/Holiday Hat/Headband Day!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jingle Bell Walk @ 2:05</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="226" height="65" style="width:226px;height:65px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Dec. 8-12 -Piano Recitals </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 10 -Pizza Hot Lunch </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 11 -Winter Concerts</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 12 - Winter/Holiday Hat/Headband Spirit Day </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 17 -Pita Pit Hot Lunch</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 19 -PJ Spirit Day</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 22-Jan.2 - Winter Break -No School For Students </em></i></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December Literacy News</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/7295a26d-cfe9-450b-8056-9bea482608c4" alt="December Lit" width="766" height="995" style="width:766px;height:995px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5e2e3bb1-5a52-4b08-9c82-1c6c5d4652a9" alt="1763570709147 5f05765b 2b08 491a ac4d f4be2a8b6949 1" width="1067" height="824" style="width:1067px;height:824px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2025-11-28 19:38:15.991 +0000 UTC
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Maple Family Update November 24th -28th
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Maple Families!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to the last week of November! Time is sure flying here. Please read below to find out about all the amazing things happening at Maple in November and into December!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a wonderful week.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ecole Maple Team</span></h3><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;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Kindness Super Heroes were spreading kindness throughout Maple this week!!</strong></b></h2><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/976f9860-a320-4a7d-b059-96ae77f35f16" alt="IMG 4930" 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/391341a2-ed33-4c6d-982f-e9fceae32350" alt="IMG 4925" 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/63b14d66-cf5c-480a-b281-4e84c2dc8671" alt="IMG 4920" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the winter, Tri-Board utilizes professional weather monitoring & forecasting </span><img src="/images/1ead3f70-5b51-459b-bf00-ac3fc0e6dc2f" alt="WInter Ready" width="355" height="201" style="width:355px;height:201px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and works closely with our school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school bus transportation on inclement weather days. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A bus is cancelled in a weather zone if it serves a school or has a bus stop located in the weather zone. Buses may be cancelled in other zones based on local conditions. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools will remain open however any students driven to school by parents/guardians will need to be picked up at the end of the day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For a complete list of bus cancellations and delays visit: </span><a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can find out more about weather related cancellations at: </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</span></a></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT STAFF PARKING LOT</strong></b></u></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a very important message to all of our community members. The large parking lot at the back of the school is intended for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">staff</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> only. Please refrain from parking in these spaces, or pulling into the parking lot at all for pick-ups.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking here or pulling into the bus lane poses potential danger and accidents, especially during times where buses are being unloaded or loaded.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are asking all community members to park on the road, or find a side street to park your car while you come pick up your students. Thank you!</span></h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November is Cereal Month</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/8d761462-dc66-4bec-b639-aa08e7a8eca1" alt="thumbnail image" width="100" height="100" style="width:100px;height:100px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Once again, this year we are honoring Brady Faroldi, an spiring teacher from Kingston, who passed away due to an unknown cardiac issue. In his memory, École Maple Elementary School will be collecting nut-free breakfast cereals for the Food Sharing Project throughout the month of November. We are hoping to gather </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">yellow boxes</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of cereal, such as Cheerios or Shreddies. Last year we also started to collect Cheerios to keep in our school - so everyone at Maple always learns with a full belly!</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/13b11578-ee3e-4a58-8e1f-b95facb72475" alt="Maple Movie Night 2 " width="595" height="771" style="width:595px;height:771px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/9f2394f9-6bf1-41d7-91ab-53993ac493f9" alt="Food Drive " width="682" height="910" style="width:682px;height:910px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/0bc94d02-eb20-427f-aa49-d5b50a156ec3" alt="1763568884070 ea510bb3 df4f 4261 bb49 11cd11f2d291 1" width="689" height="893" style="width:689px;height:893px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy News for November </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b415eb50-8398-4444-b9b0-8367b38c364c" alt="Nov" width="617" height="803" style="width:617px;height:803px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2b0883a3-1b13-444f-a729-0a5191f3cbf9" alt="Skills" width="675" height="873" style="width:675px;height:873px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5e2e3bb1-5a52-4b08-9c82-1c6c5d4652a9" alt="1763570709147 5f05765b 2b08 491a ac4d f4be2a8b6949 1" width="734" height="567" style="width:734px;height:567px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37340c5c-d91b-4684-8f4b-525070d532c2" alt="Whats " width="184" height="106" style="width:184px;height:106px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, Nov. 24th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cheerios/Shreddies Fundraiser Continues (yellow boxes)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys Soccer Intramurals @ 1:15</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball Club Group 1 @ 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;">Tuesday, Nov. 25th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Soccer Intramurals @ 1:15</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball Club -Group 2 @ 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, Nov. 26th</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;">Basketball Club @ 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, Nov. 27th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament @ Queen's University</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Soccer Intramurals @ 1:15</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2FI Trip to Queen's University </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Plant Sale Pick Up @ 3:30 -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, Nov. 28th</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys Soccer Intramurals @ 1:15</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Plant Sale Pick Up @ 7:45 -9:15am</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="226" height="65" style="width:226px;height:65px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 26 to Dec. 3 -Scholastic Book Fair </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 1st -Maple Food Drive begins </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 3 -Pita Pit Hot Lunch </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 3 -Scholastic Book Fair Family Evening</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec.4- SAC Movie Night</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 5 - Jingle Bell Walk</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 8-12 -Piano Recitals </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 10 -Pizza Hot Lunch </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 11 -Winter Concerts</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 17 -Pita Pit Hot Lunch</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dec. 22-Jan.2 - Winter Break -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;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Early On For November</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/421ffaa0-c3d5-4884-8dff-ac52a3a7d87d" alt="EarlyON Nov Page 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/150647ec-e2e1-4964-8499-c36358a04bb5" alt="ON y va Nov " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2acb6c18-d587-47fd-a6e2-25b3ebec43d3" alt="EarlyON Nov Page 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
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Bienvenue à École Maple Elementary School , home of the Majors. We are a Kindergarten to Grade 6 school offering French Immersion and English programming to students in Kingston East. Our three-storey school was opened in 2013 and includes more than 34 classrooms, a variety of special purpose and resource rooms, a library/makerspace and 6,000-square-foot gymnasium. Our school is equipped with shared technology in every classroom (iPads and Chromebooks), allowing access to all. Our building features green construction to reduce energy use and waste production. The overall environmental footprint is reduced due in part to high efficiency heating/cooling systems, low-flow water fixtures and other sustainable-focused improvements.
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View All NewsLimestone’s EQAO Results Improve Across All Categories
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has achieved its strongest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) performance in four years, with gains in </strong></b><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">every testing category</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for the 2024-2025 school year. LDSB’s EQAO results align with provincial outcomes in many areas, while showing notable improvements in others and among specific student groups. Limestone’s 2024-2025 results are at, or above, the provincial average in almost all measures.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results show an upward trend and momentum across all eight areas of assessment for students in Grades 3, 6, 9, and 10, including those with special education needs, underscoring the Board’s intention of making a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school. </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"These results reflect the daily dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program teams, and school leaders,” says Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. “I want to acknowledge the efforts of those who have focused on implementing evidence-informed practices, providing targeted supports, and collaborating across schools to ensure student achievement and success.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The elementary school report provides assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics written by students in Grades 3 and 6. The secondary school report provides similar information relating to the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results at a Glance </span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 Improvements:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LDSB students showed a 5% to 8% increase in Reading, Writing, and Math, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math, outperforming provincial averages. Students with special education needs improved by 8% to 9% in these subjects. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Gains:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Achievement rose in all areas, with 88% meeting Reading standards, 87% in Writing, and 51% in Math, matching or exceeding provincial rates. Students with special education needs made significant advances, especially in Writing with a 22% increase. </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9 and 10 Results:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LDSB’s Grade 9 Math scores were slightly below provincial levels but increased by 5% from the previous year, with students with special education needs performing better than students with similar needs in other jurisdictions. The Grade 10 OSSLT saw 95% participation and 84% success, a 3% rise, with continued improvement among students with special education needs. </span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 EQAO Results </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 student achievement saw a 5% to 8% increase in all subject areas in Limestone, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results for the province showed a slight increase from the previous year for all Grade 3 subjects and were slightly lower than Limestone across Grade 3 assessment subjects. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This new data shows improvement in all subjects, with Math achievement showing the most significant difference for students in Grade 3. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Of significant note are the gains in achievement in Grade 3 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics made by Limestone students with special education needs – up 9%, 8%, and 9% respectively, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 EQAO Results </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 student achievement in Limestone also continues to build momentum with improvements in all subject areas. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Reading, 88% of students met provincial standard in 2024/25 – an increase of 9% from the 2023/24 assessment and a higher rate than the province for 2024/25. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results in Writing showed an increase of 14% over the previous assessment year, with 87% of students meeting provincial standard, at a higher rate than the province. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Math, results were equal to the province, with 51% of students meeting the provincial standard, an increase of 11% for Limestone compared to the previous assessment year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Like the Grade 3 assessment results, achievement in all subject areas for students in Grade 6 with special education needs in Limestone has increased, with significant gains in Reading and Writing by 12% and 22%, respectively, since the 2023/24 assessment. This increase in achievement for students in Grade 6 with special education needs is higher than the province by 3% to 10% across all subject areas. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Limestone students and staff have worked hard to achieve these gains across Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, including the strong improvements for students with special education needs,” says Burra. “The momentum we are seeing is the result of consistent, evidence‑informed practice—targeted instruction, early interventions, collaborative professional learning, and a sharp focus on what happens in classrooms every day. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“We are proud of this progress, and we are committed to sustaining it by continuing the practices that work and adjusting where they do not,” he adds. “Our goal remains steady improvement over time, not one‑year spikes, for every student, in every classroom, in every school.” </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Assessment (administered in Grade 3): </span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Area of Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">75% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">74% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Writing </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">64% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Assessment (administered in Grade 6): </span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Area of Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">88% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">86% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Writing </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">87% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">85% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">51% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">51% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9 and 10 EQAO Results </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results for Grade 9 Math in Limestone are slightly lower compared to the provincial results. For all participating students in the Grade 9 Math assessment, 55% achieved the provincial standard in Limestone, and 58% achieved the provincial standard provincially. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s Grade 9 Math results increased by 5% as compared to last year. Results for students with special education needs achieving the provincial standard are higher than the province at 34% for Limestone, compared to 32% for the province. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Math </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">55% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">58% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Grade 9 Mathematics continues to be a priority area,” says Steve Hedderson, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Curriculum and Program Services: Math and FSL. “Limestone’s five‑point improvement year‑over‑year shows the work is taking hold. We are deepening supports in Grade 9 Math—explicit instruction, daily practice, and timely interventions—and aligning professional learning so teachers have the tools they need. We are focused on building Math confidence and competency for every student.” </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Administered in Grade 10: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, 95% of first-time eligible students wrote the test in Limestone, compared to 94% of students in the province. With this high participation rate, 84% of all students in Limestone were successful, an increase of 3% compared to the 2023/24 school year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OSSLT results for students with special education needs continue to show an improvement for the 2024/25 year, with 65% of Limestone students being successful on the assessment. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 10 OSSLT </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation Rate </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">95% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">94% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Success Rate </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">84% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">85% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Strong Grade 10 Literacy outcomes begin with strong participation,” says Stephanie Sartor, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Literacy Focus. “With 95% writing and 84% successful, up three points from last year, we are encouraged by the trajectory, including the continued improvement for students with special education needs. Literacy is a shared responsibility across subjects, and we will keep pairing explicit instruction with targeted supports so every learner can demonstrate success.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in all publicly funded schools in Ontario are required to write provincial assessments, administered by EQAO, a provincial body that tests students’ skills in Literacy in Grades 3, 6, and 10 and Math skills in Grades 3, 6, and 9 in relation to Ontario curriculum expectations. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Successful completion of the Literacy requirement is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The EQAO assessments have undergone significant updates, with the newer digital assessments offered entirely online through a digital platform for students over the past four years. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“The dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program team members, and school leaders will remain foundational to continued efforts moving forward,” says Burra. </span></p>
2025-12-05 19:00:45.215 +0000 UTC
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Education Minister Calandra's Letter to Parents - EQAO and Student Achievement Advisory Body
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The following message by the Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Education, is for parents and guardians regarding EQAO results and the appointment of a Student Achievement Advisory Body.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please select the following link to read (PDF): </span><a href="/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Letter to Parents and Guardians</span></a></p>
2025-12-03 16:57:22.383 +0000 UTC
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PIC Gathering with Director December 4, 2025
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bff4337c-478a-4c20-a057-a8a6e80ca7cb" alt="Parent Involvement Committee Gathering with Director" width="584" height="730" style="width:584px;height:730px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a special </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/parent-involvement-committee" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> gathering with Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> In-person or online</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In-person: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MmJlMGM0YWEtNDQ4NS00YzAxLWJhMmEtNjhjNmM5NDA0ZmRk%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522e1f4165f-ebae-4d82-a73c-a0de593830be%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25222807506b-b7b9-4de9-8d10-c7f7c33103a9%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=49721d4d-f239-4e30-a5d3-f2d0a60ce03a&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to Attend</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to seeing you there!</span></p>
2025-11-25 16:21:00.653 +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.