Hello Maple Families,
It’s been a busy and meaningful week at Maple, and we look forward to another great week of learning!
This week, our Remembrance Day ceremonies were an important opportunity for our school community to come together, reflect, and honour those who have served and continue to serve our country. Thank you to everyone who helped make these ceremonies so meaningful.
Students also participated in our bus safety presentations, which reinforced important messages about staying safe when travelling to and from school, as well as when riding the bus for school trips and field trips. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home and remind students about the importance of following bus safety expectations, listening to the driver, and making safe choices.
Progress reports went home last week! These reports provide a snapshot of your child's learning, growth, strengths, and next steps. We encourage families to take some time to review the reports together and celebrate the progress being made. If you have questions or would like to discuss your child's progress in more detail, please don't hesitate to connect with their classroom teacher. We value the partnership between home and school!
Looking ahead, many of our Maple Math Club students will be participating in the Canadian Junior Mathematics Competition (CJMC) this Thursday. We are so proud of their enthusiasm, hard work, and willingness to take on new mathematical challenges. We wish all of our participants the very best of luck!
On Tuesday, we will recognize LDSB Pink Shirt Day. Students and staff are invited to wear pink as a visible sign that everyone belongs at Maple and that we stand together against bullying and discrimination. Pink Shirt Day is a wonderful opportunity to talk about kindness, allyship, and respect for one another's identities. Thank you for helping us build a caring community, and we hope to see lots of pink on Tuesday! 💗
A little reading goes a long way! One of the most valuable things families can do to support their child's learning is to make reading part of the daily routine. Spending even 15–20 minutes reading together each evening can have a tremendous impact on a child's literacy development and overall success at school. Reading aloud to your child helps build vocabulary, develop listening and comprehension skills, strengthen background knowledge, and foster a love of reading. Just as importantly, having your child read aloud to you provides opportunities to practise fluency, accuracy, and expression. Take time to talk about what you're reading, ask questions, make predictions, and explore a variety of texts together, including stories, informational books, magazines, comics, and articles. These simple conversations help children think more deeply about what they read and make meaningful connections. A consistent nightly reading habit is a small investment that can make a big difference!
As always, thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to another wonderful week of learning and growing together!
The Maple Team 🍁
Maple Daily Schedule
The Maple Daily schedule can be found here.
What's Happening This Week
- November 19 - CJMC Math Competition from 12:35 to 3:35
- November 20 - PA Day (No School for Students)
Looking Ahead
- November 24 - School Advisory Council Meeting at 6:30pm
- November 25 to 27 - Book Fair Viewing
- November 30 to December 2 - Book Fair Purchasing
- December 2 - Book Fair Family Purchasing Night from 4:00-5:30pm
- December 3 - Maple Movie Night at 6:30pm
- December 21 - First Day of Winter Break
- January 4 - Return from Winter Break
- January 21 to 28 - Rocks & Rings at Maple
- February 12 - Term 1 Reports & Kindergarten COLs go home
- March 12-19 - March Break
LSDB 2026-2027 School Calendar
The calendar for the 2026-2027 school year is available online. Click here.
November is Cereal Month
Once again, this year we are honoring Brady Faroldi, an aspiring 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 yellow boxes of cereal, such as Cheerios or Shreddies. We started to collect boxes of Cheerios to keep in our school - so everyone at Maple always learns with a full belly! If possible consider sending 2 boxes, one for the school and one for the fundraiser.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to École Maple! Students will have an opportunity to view the fair with their class from November 25-27.
Book Purchase Days:
- November 30: Kindergarten
- December 1: Grades 1-3
- December 2: Grades 4-6
Family Shopping Night 📚 Wednesday, December 2, 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Library/Makerspace.
All proceeds from the Book Fair support the purchase of new books and educational resources for our school. If your child is purchasing items, please send cash in a clearly labeled envelope or zip-top bag.
Happy Reading! 📖😊
Knitting Club Donations
École Maple’s Knitting Club thanks the many community members who put themselves forward as volunteers! Our club is up and running, in no small part thanks to your gift of time and expertise!
We are seeking donations of needles (4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, or 5.5mm) as well as worsted-weight yarn. We use these materials to create our "starter kits" (and we have many new knitters this year!) Thank you!
If you would like to donate, please email Mrs. Maggie Bailey at baileyma@limestone.on.ca.
Tri-Board Busing Information
2026-2027 Busing details are available in the Student Portal.
Keep informed of late and cancelled buses by visiting the TriBoard website portal. Click on the Delays and Cancellations to check the status of your child's bus.
If you require assistance, please visit triboard.ca/contact to contact them.
You can log-in or create an account here.
Pick Up & Drop Off Information
When picking up and dropping off students, please use the parking lot off of Rose Abby Drive, not St. Martha Street. The large lot on St. Martha Street is for staff parking. Families should not be parking in the staff parking lot off St. Martha.
Reporting A Student Absence
Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; do not call the school to report an absence. If your child is going to be absent from learning, please ensure you use the Safe Arrival system to report the absence. If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. You cannot indicate a half day absence.
SCHOOL-DAY
Limestone DSB uses an application called School-Day to allow families to complete permission forms and make payments for school-related events, products, and activities easily and securely online. Parent/Guardians create an account in School-Day and to link their student(s). Visit the School-Day website portal.
LUNCH BOX
Click this link to Access Milk Monday and Subway Fridays. SAC Pizza orders are also available through School Day. Families can now log in and place orders.
Order Maple Spirit Gear!
Looking to buy Maple spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts and other swag will be available through the online store. Click on the image below to see what's available.
School Trips and Volunteers
If you wish to volunteer or attend field trips with your child's class you will require a valid Vulnerable Sector Check on file with the school board prior to going, we cannot accept it at the school on the day of the event. It must be valid within the last 6 months.
To facilitate this process, prospective volunteers should contact the office for a letter to take to the police detachment that covers the area in which they reside.
Once received, the prospective volunteer must upload their completed police record check to LDSB Police Record Check Portal. The school will then have access and if there are any questions, they will call the prospective volunteer.
There was new legislation introduced for the education sector and there is no leeway for anyone who does not hold a valid VSC. Information on acquiring a VSC in Kingston is available here: www.kingstonpolice.ca/services/background-check/
School Mental Health Ontario Resources for Families
Did you know that School Mental Health Ontario offers a free online resource hub for parents and caregivers called By Your Side? Developed in partnership with Ontario families and mental health professionals, the hub provides practical, evidence-informed resources to support children's mental health and well-being at home, at school, and in the community. Topics include understanding mental health, managing stress and anxiety, supporting positive school experiences, navigating digital technology, substance use prevention, and knowing when and how to seek help. Resources are available in a variety of formats, including articles, videos, webinars, and downloadable guides. Learn more at School Mental Health Ontario – By Your Side.
Concussion Protocols
The Limestone District School Board is committed to helping all students succeed and lead safe, healthy, and active lives. As part of its commitment to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, the Ministry of Education supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training in schools through legislation, policy, and resources.
On March 7, 2018, the Ontario government enacted Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), 2018, and amended the Education Act, to protect amateur athletes, including students, by improving concussion safety on the field and at school. The amendments to the Education Act came into force on July 1, 2019, and give the Minister of Education the authority to require school boards to comply with policy and guidelines on concussions, consistent with Rowan’s Law.
All school boards in Ontario are required to have a policy on concussion safety for students. These are outlined in Administrative Procedure 142: Concussions, as well as a variety of supporting resources and documents that outline a code of conduct for students and families, flow charts to identify and diagnose a concussion and assessment and management forms. The Ontario Physical Activity and Safety Standards in Education has information on their website regarding the concussion protocol.
Concussion awareness resources:
Limestone District School Board Concussion Codes of Conduct:
- Concussion Code of Conduct for Interschool Sports - Coach/Team Trainer
- Concussion Code of Conduct for Interschool Sports - Parent/Guardian
- Concussion Code of Conduct for Interschool Sports - Students
Student Accident Insurance
The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.
Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.
In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the Education Act, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.
A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.
If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at www.insuremykids.com.
E-Scooters
E-scooters are easy to find, but they aren't toys and aren't designed for kids. In Ontario, you must be at least 16 years old to ride wherever e-scooters are permitted.
In Kingston, e-scooters are not currently permitted. The City is developing a Micromobility Regulations Strategy — with updated rules around e-scooters, e-bikes and other lightweight, rideable transportation — to support safe, accessible and sustainable travel around Kingston. The strategy, which considers public engagement feedback and research into best practices, will be presented to Council for consideration later this year.
Find out more at Micromobility Regulations | Get Involved Kingston by Communications & Public Engagement.
Self-Identification
School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify. https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification
