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Maple Family Update February 9th-13th

<img src="/images/0e78cc17-aa21-4344-936a-1bb48b2f7556" alt="Walk Atop" width="865" height="517" style="width:865px;height:517px;display:inline-block">Hello Maple Families,We hope you all had a wonderful weekend!Lots happening at Ecole Maple this week, including our SAC meeting tomorrow night, and report cards going home at the end of the week!Don't forget that Monday February 16th is Family Day, and there will be no school.Stay Warm!The Ecole Maple Team<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Rocks and Rings by Curling Canada will begin at Ecole Maple this week!</h2><img src="/images/7193f778-2e2c-4539-ac0f-7889b32b0fbc" alt="Rocks & Rings" width="120" height="142" style="width:120px;height:142px;display:inline-block;float:right">Every Kindergarten, Primary and Junior class will participate in one of the two physical education programs that they offer: instructional or bonspiel tournament.The instructional program includes a variety of drills, relays, and team-building activities that introduce students to the sport of curling and wheelchair curling with a focus on FUN!The tournament option creates an interactive curling bonspiel right in our school gym! Students will engage in friendly competition while learning curling terminology, scoring, and more. Custom scoreboards and mini curling lanes will turn the gym into an iceless curling rink ready for FUN!We are asking families for a donation of $2.00 so that everyone at the school can experience an introduction to curling. Please visit School Day to donate. Click<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"> here </a>for more information on the LDSB website.<hr><img src="/images/39d4b70c-6058-4034-909b-3e9eadd2177b" alt="Thank you" width="491" height="239" style="width:491px;height:239px;display:inline-block;float:left"> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">A big Thank You to our wonderful Maple Community for your donations of games and puzzles. The students and staff appreciate your generosity and look forward to using them in our classrooms!</h3><hr><img src="/images/b42bf949-cc45-4aef-ae69-d032aca71c91" alt="Bad Guys" width="217" height="289" style="width:217px;height:289px;display:inline-block;float:left"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Maple Movie Night March 5th</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Visit School Day to order your pizza before February 26th!</h3>Doors open at 6:00pm with Pizza arriving at 6:15pm and the movie will begin at 6:30pm.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">2026-2027 School Year Calendar Survey</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">The Limestone District School Board is developing the 2026-2027 school year calendar. Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/2026-2027-school-year-calendar-survey--20260123160005" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">here </a>to visit the LDSB website for more information and complete the survey.</h3><img src="/images/29e2b890-84a3-4c0f-a3fc-90f9df32022f" alt="Science" width="516" height="818" style="width:516px;height:818px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Kindergarten Registration is Now Open </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Welcome to Kindergarten in Limestone. If your student was born in 2022, now is the time to <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link">register your new student</a> to start school this September. Click<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"> here </a>to visit the LDSB website for more information.</h3><hr><img src="/images/5fdd5ba2-6036-4171-b7f9-c13073eb068e" alt="Owl Reminder" width="161" height="147" style="width:161px;height:147px;display:inline-block;float:left"><img src="/images/05880b28-9ed9-4b90-b4eb-a15431cd01ac" alt="Pizza Slice" width="100" height="82" style="width:100px;height:82px;display:inline-block;float:left">Please note that all upcoming SAC Hot Lunch Days will be rescheduled to the following Monday when there is a Snow Day on the scheduled date. It is important for students to bring their own lunches on Snow Days if they come to school.<img src="/images/b2e84f7d-c8ab-4f13-aac8-a5440b68a71c" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 16 101903" width="232" height="41" style="width:232px;height:41px;display:inline-block;float:right">Subway Lunch Box orders will be cancelled on Snow Days. All students who ordered will have a credit on their account. It is important for students to bring their own lunches on Snow Days if they come to school.<hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/6edf10df-0a19-48c2-8cfe-ca366341db7f" alt="Snow Talk" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/7cbca788-ab25-4bbf-ad68-8fb3d33eba78" alt="Snow Walk" width="397" height="455" style="width:397px;height:455px;display:inline-block"></div></div><img src="/images/37340c5c-d91b-4684-8f4b-525070d532c2" alt="Whats " width="182" height="105" style="width:182px;height:105px;display:inline-block">Monday, Feb 9th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Rocks and Rings Begins at Maple</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 5/6FI Visit to Grand Theatre </li></ul>Tuesday, Feb 10th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Knitting Club @ 10:55</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">SAC Meeting @ 6:30pm</li></ul>Wednesday, Feb 11th <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Bus Safety Presentations in the Gym</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 1FI and Grade 4FI Visit Butternut Creek</li></ul>Thursday, Feb12th <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Knitting Club @ 10:55</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 1FI and Grade 4FI Visit Butternut Creek</li></ul>Friday, Feb 6th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Equity Club @ 1:15</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Wear Red, White and Pink Spirit Day</li></ul><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="254" height="73" style="width:254px;height:73px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Feb. 16 - Family Day NO School</h3>Feb. 18 - Pizza Hot Lunch Feb. 25 - Pink Shirt Day March 4 - Pizza Hot Lunch DayMarch 5 - SAC Movie Night March 16 -20 Spring Break -NO SchoolMarch 25 - April 1 - Scholastic Book Fair <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">February Literacy News</h2><img src="/images/b9fbc6df-2d30-4f5c-ad6e-c82f0468ac08" alt="Feb Lit" width="579" height="749" style="width:579px;height:749px;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/a1f54bf3-6636-49ed-8380-ef8297577195" alt="Feb Maltby" width="632" height="798" style="width:632px;height:798px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/94c4112b-3961-47f2-a654-11b0707b6c90" alt="Early ON Feb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/441bdd72-086b-4593-8d9e-1b4429696d66" alt="BGC Early ON Feb 26" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr>Report Weather or Transportation Related AbsenceAll parents/guardians are asked to report their student’s absence regardless of the reason, including during bus cancellations. Often, bused students find alternative ways to school and we want to ensure we know the whereabouts of every student to ensure their safety and well-being. Knowing who is supposed to be at school will allow school office staff to best ensure all students are accounted for. Students are asked to ensure they use the Main Entrance doors and report to the Office if arriving after the 9:15 bell.The reporting tool has two options regarding transportation:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Inclement weather (all transportation types and walkers) for any inclement weather days when your student will not be attending school.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Transportation (not weather-related) for any non-weather-related transportation reason when your student will not be attending school (e.g., when a bus is cancelled due to a driver shortage).</li></ul>We recognize this is a change in practice but one we are making to ensure student safety and well-being. Thank you for your support and understanding.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/6bb8db94-b59e-4603-b17d-de21403cf491" alt="Triboard" width="214" height="51" style="width:214px;height:51px;display:inline-block;float:left">During the winter,  Tri-Board utilizes professional weather monitoring & forecasting </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">services and works closely with our school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school bus transportation on inclement weather days. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">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. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">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.</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">For a complete list of bus cancellations and delays visit: <a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" class="editor-link">https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts</a> </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">You can find out more about weather related cancellations at: <a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" class="editor-link">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</a></h3>

2026-02-09 13:41:14.477 +0000 UTC

Maple Family Update February 2- 6th

<img src="/images/244efa10-ec07-4827-8e13-72edae62e8ba" alt="Heart in the sky" width="834" height="515" style="width:834px;height:515px;display:inline-block">Hello Maple Families,Welcome to February! Let's hope that the woes of cancelled school buses and closed schools is behind us, and we can get back into the routine!We have lots of exciting activities and events this month, so please see all of the updates below!Have a wonderful week! The Ecole Maple Team<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">February is Black History Month</h2><img src="/images/bbf21257-050f-4d83-b66d-f4b4ced99107" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 28 120958" width="719" height="898" style="width:719px;height:898px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">2026-2027 School Year Calendar Survey</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">The Limestone District School Board is developing the 2026-2027 school year calendar. Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/2026-2027-school-year-calendar-survey--20260123160005" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">here </a>to visit the LDSB website for more information and complete the survey.</h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/7193f778-2e2c-4539-ac0f-7889b32b0fbc" alt="Rocks & Rings" width="171" height="202" style="width:171px;height:202px;display:inline-block;float:left">Rocks & Rings At Maple</h2>Egg Farmers Rocks and Rings by Curling Canada will be at Ecole Maple for 6 days in February. Every Kindergarten, Primary and Junior class will participate in one of the two physical education programs that they offer: instructional or bonspiel tournament.The instructional program includes a variety of drills, relays, and team-building activities that introduce students to the sport of curling and wheelchair curling with a focus on FUN!The tournament option creates an interactive curling bonspiel right in our school gym! Students will engage in friendly competition while learning curling terminology, scoring, and more. Custom scoreboards and mini curling lanes will turn the gym into an iceless curling rink ready for FUN!We are asking families for a donation of $2.00 so that everyone at the school can experience an introduction to curling. Please visit School Day to donate. Click<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"> here </a>for more information on the LDSB website. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Kindergarten Registration is Now Open </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Welcome to Kindergarten in Limestone. If your student was born in 2022, now is the time to <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link">register your new student</a> to start school this September. Click<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"> here </a>to visit the LDSB website for more information.</h3><hr><img src="/images/5fdd5ba2-6036-4171-b7f9-c13073eb068e" alt="Owl Reminder" width="161" height="147" style="width:161px;height:147px;display:inline-block;float:left"><img src="/images/05880b28-9ed9-4b90-b4eb-a15431cd01ac" alt="Pizza Slice" width="100" height="82" style="width:100px;height:82px;display:inline-block;float:left">Please note that all upcoming SAC Hot Lunch Days will be rescheduled to the following Monday when there is a Snow Day on the scheduled date. It is important for students to bring their own lunches on Snow Days if they come to school.<img src="/images/b2e84f7d-c8ab-4f13-aac8-a5440b68a71c" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 16 101903" width="232" height="41" style="width:232px;height:41px;display:inline-block;float:right">Subway Lunch Box orders will be cancelled on Snow Days. All students who ordered will have a credit on their account. It is important for students to bring their own lunches on Snow Days if they come to school.<hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/563559e9-4802-48d8-b920-e435f9271117" alt="Board g AMES" width="225" height="287" style="width:225px;height:287px;display:inline-block;float:left">Hello Families,</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">We are looking for used board games and puzzles for use during indoor recess in all grades. If you have any puzzles or games good for ages 4 to age 12 with all their pieces we would love to take them off your hands. On the included poster is a list of board game and card game ideas some teachers were interested in but we are happy with any games you may have at home collecting dust. If you have other items at home you think might be a good fit for indoor recess entertainment don't hesitate to reach out to parent council or Amber Murray. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">You can send items in with your child at any time or drop them off to the school on February 3rd between 3:30-6.</h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Report Weather or Transportation Related Absence</h2>All parents/guardians are asked to report their student’s absence regardless of the reason, including during bus cancellations. Often, bused students find alternative ways to school and we want to ensure we know the whereabouts of every student to ensure their safety and well-being. Knowing who is supposed to be at school will allow school office staff to best ensure all students are accounted for. Students are asked to ensure they use the Main Entrance doors and report to the Office if arriving after the 9:15 bell.The reporting tool has two options regarding transportation:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Inclement weather (all transportation types and walkers) for any inclement weather days when your student will not be attending school.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Transportation (not weather-related) for any non-weather-related transportation reason when your student will not be attending school (e.g., when a bus is cancelled due to a driver shortage).</li></ul>We recognize this is a change in practice but one we are making to ensure student safety and well-being. Thank you for your support and understanding.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/6bb8db94-b59e-4603-b17d-de21403cf491" alt="Triboard" width="214" height="51" style="width:214px;height:51px;display:inline-block;float:left">During the winter,  Tri-Board utilizes professional weather monitoring & forecasting </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">services and works closely with our school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school bus transportation on inclement weather days. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">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. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">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.</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">For a complete list of bus cancellations and delays visit: <a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" class="editor-link">https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts</a> </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">You can find out more about weather related cancellations at: <a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" class="editor-link">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</a></h3><hr><img src="/images/fdc38283-c116-4874-8eec-b8ce7f24b742" alt="Feb Maltby" width="640" height="808" style="width:640px;height:808px;display:inline-block"><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/2f5dac29-78ce-42fb-91bd-13f21781e514" alt="Maltby Anxious" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/be74eda6-f7c5-4992-a7e5-84c0e758e3af" alt="Maltby Parenting" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </div></div><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">A Message From Southeast Public Health</h2><img src="/images/1789dcf6-74a3-4f73-93e3-0a8254884450" alt="2025 12 15 Respiratory Infections Newsletter Insert" width="507" height="783" style="width:507px;height:783px;display:inline-block"><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/808460d0-feb9-47ff-9f0d-fefdf5d8e2fb" alt="2025 11 25 School IDP Poster series Elementary Page 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/b3d72cb3-7835-4552-98a5-32c77717424d" alt="2025 11 25 School IDP Poster series Elementary Page 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></div></div><hr><img src="/images/37340c5c-d91b-4684-8f4b-525070d532c2" alt="Whats " width="182" height="105" style="width:182px;height:105px;display:inline-block">Monday, Feb 2nd<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 1FI Visit to Agnes Etherington Art Centre </li></ul>Tuesday, Feb 3rd<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Knitting Club @ 10:55</li></ul>Wednesday, Feb 4th Thursday, Feb 5th <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Knitting Club @ 10:55</li></ul>Friday, Feb 6th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Equity Club @ 1:15</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Red Friday</li></ul><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="254" height="73" style="width:254px;height:73px;display:inline-block">Feb. 9 -19 - Rocks and Rings Feb. 10 - SAC Meeting Feb. 11 - Bus PresentationsFeb. 16 - Family Day NO SchoolFeb. 18 - Pizza Hot Lunch Feb. 25 - Pink Shirt Day <hr><img src="/images/659b6563-19ca-48e7-83b5-0e17122bea09" alt="Maltby Centre Winter Schedule" width="642" height="838" style="width:642px;height:838px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">February Literacy News</h2><img src="/images/88432e4e-a95e-4086-84dd-8c64505154a7" alt="Feb Lit" width="672" height="870" style="width:672px;height:870px;display:inline-block">

2026-01-29 19:23:14.392 +0000 UTC

Maple Family Update January 26th -30th

<img src="/images/42240605-a37a-4a8c-bc66-6efd913649f0" alt="Snowbird" width="943" height="450" style="width:943px;height:450px;display:inline-block">Hello Maple Families,What a January so far! We have had a record 7 Snow Days out of 15 days of school! Then this weekend we went right into -35 temperatures!We hope you are all bundled up and enjoying the weekend. Looks like snow will keep coming our way. Let hope we can have our first regular week this week (besides the PA day on Friday!).A few things coming up this week:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> Photo retakes and class photos Tuesday</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Dress cozy on Thursday, and spend some time at school reading your favorite books!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">PA DAY Friday January 30th. No school!</li></ul>See you next week!The Ecole Maple Team<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Class Photo Day is Tuesday, January 27th<img src="/images/69ad7b8c-5c18-4cc0-a420-82f5521d594f" alt="Class Phtoto" width="663" height="485" style="width:663px;height:485px;display:inline-block"></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/7193f778-2e2c-4539-ac0f-7889b32b0fbc" alt="Rocks & Rings" width="171" height="202" style="width:171px;height:202px;display:inline-block;float:left">Rocks & Rings At Maple</h2>Egg Farmers Rocks and Rings by Curling Canada will be at Ecole Maple for 6 days in February. Every Kindergarten, Primary and Junior class will participate in one of the two physical education programs that they offer: instructional or bonspiel tournament.The instructional program includes a variety of drills, relays, and team-building activities that introduce students to the sport of curling and wheelchair curling with a focus on FUN!The tournament option creates an interactive curling bonspiel right in our school gym! Students will engage in friendly competition while learning curling terminology, scoring, and more. Custom scoreboards and mini curling lanes will turn the gym into an iceless curling rink ready for FUN!We are asking families for a donation of $2.00 so that everyone at the school can experience an introduction to curling. Please visit School Day to donate.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Literacy Week At Maple</h2><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr">This week (Jan. 26th-29th) we are celebrating Literacy Week with some fun activities at school! Please see the poster attached for our activities. For some fun at home literacy activities why not make mealtime family learning time! See this <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fabclifeliteracy.ca%2Fprograms%2Ffamily-literacy-day%2F&data=05%7C02%7Charperm%40limestone.on.ca%7C158f09868b934e8f9fe808de53968473%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639040103260937064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L6smWQNC2R6dAjD7B%2Fh5b9XrG2bNINri5qaA97Hzj2I%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://abclifeliteracy.ca/programs/family-literacy-day/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">WEBSITE</a> for resources including activities from famous author and illustrator Barbara Reid!</h4><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/b1e5485a-9005-42c5-a31b-96841d9d6eea" alt="Maple Literacy week poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/b74f2612-bef9-4782-aefa-4680716d2a83" alt="Lit Mealtime" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </div></div><img src="/images/5fdd5ba2-6036-4171-b7f9-c13073eb068e" alt="Owl Reminder" width="161" height="147" style="width:161px;height:147px;display:inline-block;float:left"><img src="/images/05880b28-9ed9-4b90-b4eb-a15431cd01ac" alt="Pizza Slice" width="100" height="82" style="width:100px;height:82px;display:inline-block;float:left">Please note that all upcoming SAC Hot Lunch Days will be rescheduled to the following Monday when there is a Snow Day on the scheduled date. It is important for students to bring their own lunches on Snow Days if they come to school.<img src="/images/b2e84f7d-c8ab-4f13-aac8-a5440b68a71c" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 16 101903" width="232" height="41" style="width:232px;height:41px;display:inline-block;float:right">Subway Lunch Box orders will be cancelled on Snow Days. All students who ordered will have a credit on their account. It is important for students to bring their own lunches on Snow Days if they come to school.<hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/563559e9-4802-48d8-b920-e435f9271117" alt="Board g AMES" width="225" height="287" style="width:225px;height:287px;display:inline-block;float:left">Hello Families,</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">We are looking for used board games and puzzles for use during indoor recess in all grades. If you have any puzzles or games good for ages 4 to age 12 with all their pieces we would love to take them off your hands. On the included poster is a list of board game and card game ideas some teachers were interested in but we are happy with any games you may have at home collecting dust. If you have other items at home you think might be a good fit for indoor recess entertainment don't hesitate to reach out to parent council or Amber Murray. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">You can send items in with your child at any time or drop them off to the school on February 3rd between 3:30-6.</h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Chuck-A-Pep Join Us for Ecole Maple Day at the Kingston Frontenacs Game On Sunday, February 1st</h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/a23c7263-98cd-4689-9e34-9a4f25da4484" alt="Fronts Game" width="476" height="312" style="width:476px;height:312px;display:inline-block"></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/fbd41eca-597a-45aa-be74-c7521246047d" alt="Chuck a Puck" width="319" height="267" style="width:319px;height:267px;display:inline-block"></div></div>We are excited to announce the return of a fantastic community event for École Maple families! On Sunday, February 1st, 2026 at 1:00 PM, our school will be featured at the Kingston Frontenacs vs. Peterborough Petes game as part of the Chuck‑A‑Pep Fundraiser.This is a wonderful chance to enjoy a fun family outing while supporting our school. Funds raised will support student focused school initiatives at École Maple Elementary!<img src="blob:https://outlook.office.com/26ac8b00-e8fa-4994-b680-956244f718dc" alt="🎟️" width="17" height="17" style="border:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;verticalAlign:baseline;color:inherit;animation:0.1s ease-out 0s 1 normal none running Do8Zj;cursor:pointer;minHeight:auto;minWidth:auto;display:inline-block;width:17px;height:17px"> Tickets: $26 per person<img src="blob:https://outlook.office.com/bca7ce8d-f5e4-44c9-8a49-014dedfac749" alt="🔗" width="13" height="13" style="border:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;verticalAlign:baseline;color:inherit;animation:0.1s ease-out 0s 1 normal none running Do8Zj;cursor:pointer;minHeight:auto;minWidth:auto;display:inline-block;width:13px;height:13px"> Ticket Link (École Maple Section): <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fam.ticketmaster.com%2Ffrontenacs%2Fbuy%2Fquickbuy%3Fid%3DMTc2NQ%3D%3D&data=05%7C02%7Charperm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ca2d99a6277ab47d740b608de57c09e7f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639044682047964500%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cqT6QjfH3Y%2BuIEu1CS3c9jmjS4s3a091R3hUptwPJdg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://am.ticketmaster.com/frontenacs/buy/quickbuy?id=MTc2NQ==. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">https://am.ticketmaster.com/frontenacs/buy/quickbuy?id=MTc2NQ==</a><img src="blob:https://outlook.office.com/adc1cff6-8c19-4f30-80e1-5bb6db85de59" alt="image.png" width="96" height="96" style="border:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;verticalAlign:baseline;color:inherit;animation:0.1s ease-out 0s 1 normal none running Do8Zj;cursor:pointer;minHeight:auto;minWidth:auto;display:inline-block;width:96px;height:96px">What is Chuck-A-Pep?: Ecole Maple volunteers will be selling Peps (Foam Pucks) on the concourse throughout the game leading up to the 2nd period.  At second intermission fans get to throw the foam “Peps” at the pizza target at center ice, and the closest puck to the center ice target wins an amazing prize - a team signed hockey stick! Purchasing “Peps” helps raise funds that will be donated back to our school, so show your support and buy as many as you can!We Need Your Help!We are still looking for volunteers to help during the Chuck‑A‑Puck event. We need volunteers to help sell Peps (foam pucks) on the concourse, as well as to collect peps from the ice at the 2nd intermission. Kids are welcome to help! All volunteers do need to purchase a game ticket to attend and volunteer.  Any volunteers going on the ice are required to wear a helmet and skates or clean shoes. If you can lend a hand, please sign up here: <img src="blob:https://outlook.office.com/1c3a04cf-e803-4717-a78f-3371406b6996" alt="🔗" width="32" height="32" style="border:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;verticalAlign:baseline;color:inherit;animation:0.1s ease-out 0s 1 normal none running Do8Zj;cursor:pointer;minHeight:auto;minWidth:auto;display:inline-block;width:32px;height:32px"> <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsignup.com%2Fgo%2FwQxjvXJ&data=05%7C02%7Charperm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ca2d99a6277ab47d740b608de57c09e7f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639044682047989637%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1hiTy7Os4UxWfAlkGAqDH3PN2ZPCXu8Wg6NVxdN98cw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://signup.com/go/wQxjvXJ. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">https://signup.com/go/wQxjvXJ</a> Thank you for supporting our school community. We hope to see you there cheering on the Fronts!Warm regards, École Maple Parent Council (School Advisory Council)<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Report Weather or Transportation Related Absence</h2>All parents/guardians are asked to report their student’s absence regardless of the reason, including during bus cancellations. Often, bused students find alternative ways to school and we want to ensure we know the whereabouts of every student to ensure their safety and well-being. Knowing who is supposed to be at school will allow school office staff to best ensure all students are accounted for. Students are asked to ensure they use the Main Entrance doors and report to the Office if arriving after the 9:15 bell.The reporting tool has two options regarding transportation:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Inclement weather (all transportation types and walkers) for any inclement weather days when your student will not be attending school.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Transportation (not weather-related) for any non-weather-related transportation reason when your student will not be attending school (e.g., when a bus is cancelled due to a driver shortage).</li></ul>We recognize this is a change in practice but one we are making to ensure student safety and well-being. Thank you for your support and understanding.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/6bb8db94-b59e-4603-b17d-de21403cf491" alt="Triboard" width="214" height="51" style="width:214px;height:51px;display:inline-block;float:left">During the winter,  Tri-Board utilizes professional weather monitoring & forecasting </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">services and works closely with our school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school bus transportation on inclement weather days. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">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. </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">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.</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">For a complete list of bus cancellations and delays visit: <a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts" class="editor-link">https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Alerts</a> </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">You can find out more about weather related cancellations at: <a href="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" target="_blank" title="https://triboard.ca/snowdays/" class="editor-link">https://triboard.ca/snowdays/</a></h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">A Message From Southeast Public Health</h2><img src="/images/1789dcf6-74a3-4f73-93e3-0a8254884450" alt="2025 12 15 Respiratory Infections Newsletter Insert" width="611" height="944" style="width:611px;height:944px;display:inline-block"><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/808460d0-feb9-47ff-9f0d-fefdf5d8e2fb" alt="2025 11 25 School IDP Poster series Elementary Page 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/b3d72cb3-7835-4552-98a5-32c77717424d" alt="2025 11 25 School IDP Poster series Elementary Page 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></div></div><hr><img src="/images/37340c5c-d91b-4684-8f4b-525070d532c2" alt="Whats " width="182" height="105" style="width:182px;height:105px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Literacy Week At Maple</h3>Monday , Jan. 26th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Pizza Hot Lunch Day (rescheduled form Wed. Jan 21)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Knitting Club @10:55</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Girls Basketball Intramurals @ 1:15</li></ul>Tuesday, Jan. 27th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Class Photos and Retake Day</li></ul>Wednesday, Jan. 28th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Knitting Club @ 10:55</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Boys Basketball Intramurals @ 1:15</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Grade 2FI to Agnes Etherington Arts Centre</li></ul>Thursday, Jan. 29th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Cozy Thursday! Wear your cozy reading attire.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Equity Club @ 1:15</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Girls Basketball Intramurals @1:15</li></ul>Friday, Jan. 30th<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">PA Day - NO school for students</li></ul><img src="/images/388e415a-dad9-431a-94e0-f9feffee0bab" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 02 153128" width="254" height="73" style="width:254px;height:73px;display:inline-block">Feb. 9 -19 - Rocks and Rings Feb. 10 -SAC Meeting Feb. 11 -Bus PresentationsFeb. 16 -Family Day NO SchoolFeb. 18- Pizza Hot Lunch <hr><img src="/images/c90ccc1e-48fd-4765-a36b-f7dc68bb79ee" alt="Early ON Jan 5 31" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2501bd9a-c258-4ec2-ba12-324c3280b1ee" alt="ON y va Jan 5 30" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <img src="/images/d8b47633-8d8b-407d-adc7-2b328fbb0647" alt="Jan Maltby" width="819" height="1024" style="width:819px;height:1024px;display:inline-block"><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/aa4c9e7c-ebae-4a7a-96be-ffc4fe88135a" alt="Dad Maltby Jan" width="300" height="346" style="width:300px;height:346px;display:inline-block"> </div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/d8923438-5cc8-4a1a-a689-2582314d9a75" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 05 091608" width="275" height="343" style="width:275px;height:343px;display:inline-block"> </div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/8ffa8be7-8cae-487f-9a46-a466386d16c5" alt="Jan Parenting Maltby" width="295" height="330" style="width:295px;height:330px;display:inline-block"> </div></div><img src="/images/a244fa98-163d-41fd-a3e7-9836c028097d" alt="Maltby Jan" width="647" height="850" style="width:647px;height:850px;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/659b6563-19ca-48e7-83b5-0e17122bea09" alt="Maltby Centre Winter Schedule" width="850" height="1110" style="width:850px;height:1110px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">January Literacy News</h2><img src="/images/08d5e190-86d0-4a7d-83f2-6a5e5fdc418b" alt="January Lit" width="733" height="953" style="width:733px;height:953px;display:inline-block"> <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5e2e3bb1-5a52-4b08-9c82-1c6c5d4652a9" alt="1763570709147 5f05765b 2b08 491a ac4d f4be2a8b6949 1" width="792" height="612" style="width:792px;height:612px;display:inline-block"></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> </h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> </h3>

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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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Message to Families - February 11, 2026

Dear Families, The Limestone District School Board is deeply saddened to learn of the horrific events that took place yesterday impacting a school and community in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.  No words can adequately express our condolences to those affected. Our hearts are with the students, families, and community members who have been directly impacted by this awful event. While there are many national and international events that affect people on a daily or weekly basis, events impacting schools have an impact on everyone attached to schools and education. Significant events like these, that are in the public eye and heavily featured on news and social media, can have an impact on students and families in different ways. These impacts may look different for each person and be impacted by their source(s) of information and/or media coverage. We are here to offer support. The board’s Educational Services team is available to support students and families as needed. Educational Services has prepared the following tips to help families support students during this time: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Recognize that students may become concerned that something bad will happen to themselves, family, or friends. Explain that safety measures are in place and reassure them that you and other adults will take care of them. </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">If your student is not focused on what happened, avoid dwelling on it or having detailed adult conversations in front of younger students. However, be available to answer questions to the best of your ability. Young students may not be able to express themselves verbally. Pay attention to changes in their behaviour or social interactions. </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">For some, limiting exposure to media coverage or other sources of information may be important, particularly when social media platforms contain significant amounts of misinformation or disinformation. Images of a horrific event can become overwhelming, especially if watched repetitively. Young students may not be able to distinguish between images on television or their screen, and their personal reality. For older students who choose to watch the news or scroll social media stories related to the event, be available to discuss what they see and to help put it into perspective. </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Be aware of your own needs. Do not ignore your own feelings of anxiety and concern or anger. Talking to friends, family members, and mental health counsellors can help. You will be better able to support others if you can express your own emotions in a productive manner. </li></ul>In addition, community supports and resources are available:  <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F5dtj2RpKyWZVMFip7eilAg~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FAhbXHyCLOOtfzcyagEZuGKPLbV5K-tlSWExqTmCL9-NVHVXd5eNYIKPxB8LGeEHouRZa2lvNZ1rO5TreJ7ri-UP7lxBJGi8V600JPmsZCBQkGsmS2uYlqi57IsFtWQki4gqwYIYAWuGuphCTy3wTmUSdDqaCRDgUxId5Uo6sZ2R_Gd8xfoLplCx5s2_bp68vOlgOv7CA2h3n9lyUcaj26A~~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884292586%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qfUtl3ogntDAI3yxWjmDmIvm79eSfhc0xUDxYtAllIk%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/5dtj2RpKyWZVMFip7eilAg~~/AAAAARA~/AhbXHyCLOOtfzcyagEZuGKPLbV5K-tlSWExqTmCL9-NVHVXd5eNYIKPxB8LGeEHouRZa2lvNZ1rO5TreJ7ri-UP7lxBJGi8V600JPmsZCBQkGsmS2uYlqi57IsFtWQki4gqwYIYAWuGuphCTy3wTmUSdDqaCRDgUxId5Uo6sZ2R_Gd8xfoLplCx5s2_bp68vOlgOv7CA2h3n9lyUcaj26A~~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO): Noticing mental health concerns for your child (available in multiple languages).</a> </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FsGaKSHHdGG8SUiGKz0wycA~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfF10_692oyb2YdpPnGy3Q4XV6o3Mk67DwV5Tqn3UlvMyZsmhfOnNBKorxt8Mh8kf3FDVQPjqQpY6DERBy4OAqUCK7S7FnlRLgn_LV8oHPlXWyOzqWQhHhMs4wYeeA5jP7TRNn5yo_wplUeQLt8H-9TxadhgDxh7YXcS2EaYZ34wA230Yv8qLBX7xFwFj6yoNposKTqEfR160-lfZbXLJR-qpRqfiZ0x3j3Z1RD6Ed5Q~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884323230%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HcQCVcNrn7fz%2Fd3Bxo%2BMhUIHlGVBubuVsMOqKNtjdCY%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/sGaKSHHdGG8SUiGKz0wycA~~/AAAAARA~/fF10_692oyb2YdpPnGy3Q4XV6o3Mk67DwV5Tqn3UlvMyZsmhfOnNBKorxt8Mh8kf3FDVQPjqQpY6DERBy4OAqUCK7S7FnlRLgn_LV8oHPlXWyOzqWQhHhMs4wYeeA5jP7TRNn5yo_wplUeQLt8H-9TxadhgDxh7YXcS2EaYZ34wA230Yv8qLBX7xFwFj6yoNposKTqEfR160-lfZbXLJR-qpRqfiZ0x3j3Z1RD6Ed5Q~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">SMHO: Help me understand - Talking with your child about mental health</a> </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FB-rUGjR_ntoPgfTuv4IxDw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FGOPsHpRkdN8JRwFaB_44rvlvO2Wd68Qjl-QA1-H3CkYvc6KxCOMxzrUNdE02hQfB7LyLqAOW96jpWnyoI3Gj3RRzqUjzGjKbgXD-64VVvzYUWzyeSueuY0Cfpqa1KPkGUpHDp_B_O44DqTr4HmyGmv31Yfwv-8sOkxthyTC6IHc~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884342394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=m9mEfYyan7f5ApKOq2M3EKtkirEFAW75tMfTEPvHiZM%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/B-rUGjR_ntoPgfTuv4IxDw~~/AAAAARA~/GOPsHpRkdN8JRwFaB_44rvlvO2Wd68Qjl-QA1-H3CkYvc6KxCOMxzrUNdE02hQfB7LyLqAOW96jpWnyoI3Gj3RRzqUjzGjKbgXD-64VVvzYUWzyeSueuY0Cfpqa1KPkGUpHDp_B_O44DqTr4HmyGmv31Yfwv-8sOkxthyTC6IHc~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">MediaSmarts: Talking to kids about the news</a> </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FPpJyaOfrMZI5jxlmAY1AuA~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FutqsihRUAlNFqHS6i0_r2eWrq9k46bXvJGBcg9iKBpfLwvkzu0rrHfDAgIx4YjsPQaxM6sA37Dj2uHCkAg7lCFGtuiMYSGbMigwAkhXjo-kQzHwwa-vqFaZli2F9TR61&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884362998%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6z4yQ70qwPOrEaqU6eRTmE%2Bizkj7MeYT4f0bpeYJPQw%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/PpJyaOfrMZI5jxlmAY1AuA~~/AAAAARA~/utqsihRUAlNFqHS6i0_r2eWrq9k46bXvJGBcg9iKBpfLwvkzu0rrHfDAgIx4YjsPQaxM6sA37Dj2uHCkAg7lCFGtuiMYSGbMigwAkhXjo-kQzHwwa-vqFaZli2F9TR61. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Kids Help Phone</a> is available to students 24/7 by calling 1-800-688-6868 or by texting “CONNECT” to 686868. </li></ul>As always, Limestone’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of students and staff. This is a responsibility we take very seriously. If you have concerns about how your student is reacting to this event, or any other national or international significant events, or feel additional support may be helpful, please reach out to your school.  Sincerely,  Krishna Burra, Director of Education

2026-02-11 17:35:38.768 +0000 UTC

EQAO - Upcoming Webinars

Families are invited to join free upcoming webinars from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). These sessions will help parents and caregivers learn more about Ontario’s provincial assessments and highlight valuable insights and resources that can help families support their student's learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Grade 9 Students</h2>Thursday, February 12, 202612:00 to 1:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_E_P7XYf9S4WIhfkiEBWPFg%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423841964387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lOvfHfYqsHCQvVS7gC3zngAYalX5ssUJVA5VY2fpiTI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses Grade 9 students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. Participants will hear how these questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians</h2>Tuesday, February 24, 20266:00 to 7:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_5puRqI8uQJypIaHgBYoBMw%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842006298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PbtgtyKPYUHKrJTEyc9dF1nL%2F9emw3YlKjd0VgwjA4c%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Join us for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from EQAO research into assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Literacy Session for Families:  Focus on Reading</h2>Wednesday, March 4, 202612:00 to 1:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_d5doLU_HSVad0Jmb_V7skQ%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842034273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=phIH%2FIJcwsWAX6PMeh8TTzVa5XskPcDlIxQfbA%2FhrfQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the Primary & Junior Reading Assessments, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights & resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians:  What to Expect on the OSSLT</h2>Thursday, March 12, 20266:00 to 7:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_hHxZgUTGRx-f8cfyPormKw%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842057775%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uu64%2F4NaBTjFsew0CiDmx7qT1PZA14jxf1YqQAg3BBo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Register for this free live webinar and learn about the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students, and answer questions from participants. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Literacy Session for Families:  Focus on Writing</h2>Wednesday, March 25, 202612:00 to 1:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_F3XF343SQve5ZGR6fEfLoA%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842077869%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CKqtXmuiLKH6vvmVfzjGkrz9JrEH12neZn58C8RBqTA%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click Here to Register</a>Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ writing skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss writing prompts and questions from the reading component of the primary- and junior-division assessments and from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these prompts and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.

2026-02-10 18:54:09.822 +0000 UTC

Message to Families - January 29, 2026

Dear Families,As January comes to a close, I want to acknowledge the dedication students and staff have demonstrated as we begin the new year. We have certainly faced challenging weather as winter has thrown the kitchen sink and dirty dishes at us this year, and it is not even the end of January! This has resulted in an inordinate number of inclement weather days this year. Thank you for your continued partnership in fostering safe, caring, and inclusive learning environments across Limestone.I have a few updates for you:Inclement Weather and Bus CancellationsThis year we have experienced an inordinate number of bus cancellations. To date LDSB has had around 10 school days disrupted due to bus cancellations, and one day where most schools were closed. Tri-Board Student Transportation Services works closely with people on the ground across the district to assess road and weather conditions, and consults with local meteorologists for up-to-date, local weather forecasts whenever winter weather occurs and/or is expected. Because school buses handle differently than personal vehicles, there are times when roads may seem safe for cars but are not suitable for buses.Given the size of the district, weather can vary significantly from one region to another, which means cancellations may be necessary in some areas while others continue to operate. We recognize there have been several inclement weather days since returning from the winter break and understand that transportation cancellations can be very challenging for families; however, the safety of the more than 30,000 students who rely on bus transportation each day remains Tri-Board’s highest priority.  To learn more about how inclement weather decisions are made, here is a link to a recent, <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11638005/decision-to-cancel-school-buses/" class="editor-link">local media story</a>. For tips on preparing for winter weather and managing bus cancellation days, please visit Limestone’s <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/prepare-for-winter-related-bus-delays-and-cancellations--20251020203640" class="editor-link">Prepare for Winter-Related Bus Delays and Cancellations webpage</a>. Inclement Weather and Continuity of LearningThe number of inclement weather days have resulted in significant disruption to learning for students, particularly in January. On these days, staff are expected to provide some continuity of learning to support students unable to attend school when buses are cancelled. Educators may share asynchronous learning through previously established means through board approved tools or e-mail. For those students who can attend on inclement weather days, educators will continue to provide programming and support learning with smaller group and/or more individualized learning.  School Year Calendar 2026-2027 SurveyThe Limestone District School Board is developing the 2026-2027 school year calendar. Together with our coterminous boards, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board and the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, we have created four calendar options and are seeking community input to help inform the final decision.Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey, open until February 9 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).Survey link: <a href="https://bit.ly/20262027SchoolYearCalendar" class="editor-link">bit.ly/20262027SchoolYearCalendar</a>If families prefer a paper version, please contact your school to request a hard copy.Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Black History Month Opening Ceremony – Wednesday, February 4, 2026All Limestone students, families, and community members are invited to attend the LDSB Black History Month Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at LCVI (153 Van Order Drive, Kingston). The ceremony will celebrate community and connection with food, music, and dancing, featuring a Kids Zone with “Ruthy’s Reading Room”, and a performance by Cassel Miles as Josiah Henson. Kindergarten Registration and Out of Boundary Registration        Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September? If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link">now is the time to register</a>. Limestone offers Kindergarten in both English and French Immersion—where 85% of instruction is in French—plus a strong focus on the core skills of reading, writing, and math. With greater choice in schools and future programming, your child can discover a sense of belonging, while learning the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</a>.In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application. Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more than one application for multiple school locations. If multiple applications are submitted, families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all other applications will be removed from the system.The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district). To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into <a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</a> EQAO ResultsThe Ministry of Education released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in December, and as shared previously, we are pleased to share that Limestone has achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.Limestone’s results are consistent with provincial trends in many areas and show meaningful improvement in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone is performing at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.These results reflect the collective efforts of Limestone educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—supported by the ongoing commitment of students and families across our district. We are extremely proud of the dedication and hard work that contributed to these achievements.More information will be shared with families soon, including a deeper dive and discussion into the EQAO results and Student Achievement Plan (SAP). Ministry Resources for Reading and MathThere are many resources available to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</a>. Artificial Intelligence (AI) ResourcesLimestone continues to explore AI tools and their potential benefits, while also developing resources and information to support students and families in understanding AI. Limestone’s <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/artificialintelligenceinlimestone" class="editor-link">Artificial Intelligence in Limestone webpage</a> shares some of the work already underway, including our AI Guiding Principles and a<a href="https://youtu.be/tfqlkOO7LT8?si=71peYVOxRwsQFguk" class="editor-link"> video showcasing how students in Limestone are innovating with AI</a>.If you are interested in learning more about artificial intelligence and media literacy, or would like resources to explore with your student(s), <a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/" class="editor-link">MediaSmarts: Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy</a> offers a range of valuable materials on AI and other digital media topics. These resources can be found on the <a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/" class="editor-link">MediaSmarts website</a>. Host an International Student – Be a Part of Kingston’s Global CommunityLimestone is proud of our long tradition of hosting students from other countries. The demand for Kingston, and Canada, as a learning destination is rapidly growing. Students from over 15 different countries are here now staying with great homestay families in Limestone. Our International Education team is looking for more families to become homestay hosts to international students.We currently have 19 students on our waiting list that have applied to Limestone for 2026-2027 and need a home. They range from one semester to one-year stays and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy, and Denmark.Host families will be paid a tax-free monthly stipend to host students. All students in the program attend local intermediate or secondary schools and range in age from 12 to 17 years of age. Our International Education team works hard to make a great match for your family, that can last a lifetime.Families can learn more by visiting <a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/" class="editor-link">internationaled.limestone.on.ca</a> or phoning the International Education offices at 613-544-7745, ext. 288. Thank you,Krishna BurraDirector of EducationLimestone District School Board

2026-01-29 21:15:31.165 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

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