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The Buzz - December 8th - December 12th, 2025

In our final two weeks of school before the Winter Break, we have a LOT of learning and joy happening! We had a wonderful, if chilly, time at our Jingle Bell Walk! Thank you for sending in a non-perishable food item! Every item counts! A special shout out to our Grade 7/8 leaders for their enthusiasm and support on this day! Don't forget to dress for the weather! Tomorrow, we will have our December Assembly at 9:40 ish (after our last bus arrives) to celebrate together the involvement and accomplishment of students from K to 8! Senior basketball tryouts are happening this week! Thanks to coaches Ms. D and Ms. Eves. Upcoming Special Dates:December 14th - Hanukkah Celebration BeginsDecember 11th - Dental Screening - JK/SK and Grade 2December 12th - Final Day for Sinclair Angels Donations and Swim to Survive for Grade 3sDecember 16th - BLUE/WHITE and SPARKLE Spirit DayDecember 17th - School Winter Celebration - K to 4/5 at 5:30 in the gym and Grades 5 to 8 Talent Show - 6:30 in the gymDecember 18th - Wear Festive Colour Combos-Wear what makes you feel festive!December 19th - COZY DAY - PJ/Cozy Sweater and Sweats DAY. Last day of school before the Winter Break! Ms. Smith's last "official" day! December 22nd - Hanukkah endsDecember 25th - Christmas DayDecember 26 - Kwanza beginsDecember 31st - New Year's EveJanuary 1st - Kwanza ends and New Year's DayJanuary 5th - Students return to school from the Winter Break!January 28th - SAC organizing an after school dance for Grades K to ¾ (3:35 to 4:40 pm) - Stay tuned!January 29th - PA DayFebruary 12th - SAC organizing an after school dance for Grades 4/5 to 8pm. Stay Tuned.February 13th - First Term Report Cards Go Home!  Sinclair Angels- Please continue to donate to the Sinclair Angels campaign. Donations can be made either through School-Day (where permission forms are signed and hot lunch is ordered) under the Payment Section or your student can bring money into the classroom until December 12th.  BIG THANK YOU to BINGO Volunteers and SAC:We'd like to give a big thank you to the  Sinclair parents and guardians for volunteering to raise funds via Bingo at Play! Gaming and Entertainment. Ben DeBoer, Julie Dugan, Kaisi Ireland, Sean Foley, Brenda Kouri, Leah Publicover, Nicole Sullivan and Domink  Wechler have raised over $25,000 to support Sinclair and its students. Thank you so much for giving your time to enhance the experience at our school. The bingo crew is always looking to add more volunteers to the roster. Please reach out to Chelsea Novak at <a href="mailto:bingorgsin@gmail.com" title="mailto:bingorgsin@gmail.com" class="editor-link">bingorgsin@gmail.com</a> if you are interested.  ***Thank you to our SAC for their commitment and ongoing work behind the scenes to support staff and students in our work to improve resources and learning opportunities for all students! Take care,Ms. ClossPrincipal

2025-12-08 15:37:40.24 +0000 UTC

THE BUZZ - NOVEMBER 10th - NOVEMBER 14th

Last week was Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. Some classrooms learned or will be learning  the definition of a treaty and whose treaty land we are on and how we can live in good relationship with each other on this land.Tomorrow is Remembrance Day and at RG Sinclair PS we will honour the service and sacrifices, both past and present, of members of Canada's Armed Forces in a ceremony that will begin at 10:20 in the gymnasium. We have space to welcome guests and families to join staff and students.  We hope that current members of the military feel the impact of our community's appreciation by attending our school's ceremony or by attending events with your CAF members. Sinclair Remembers.Inclement weather sometimes impacts yard conditions and bussing. Buses were cancelled today. School Administrators typically receive notification when buses are cancelled. I try to send a message to all families prior to the start of school. We typically have about ½ to 2/3 of our students at school on these days. The school is typically open, unless otherwise stated.Don't forget that Friday, November 14th is a PA DAY. There is no school for students on this day.Please see the attached notice about a community initiative that you might consider supporting.We also continue to do a few initiatives that support our local Food Bank and our own families who could use support in the upcoming winter/holiday season. Sinclair will participate in the Jingle Bell Walk in December and collect non-perishable food donations for this event.

2025-11-13 17:51:44.065 +0000 UTC

THE BUZZ - October 20th - October 24th

Dear Sinclair Families:October is a key time for learning and growth at every grade level. Regular attendance is a key way that families can support your child(ren)'s academic growth. Regular attendance helps build stamina for learning in the classroom setting and strengthens connections with friends and peers. One of our school goals is to make sure that more of our students attend 90% of the school year.  We are on track to meet this goal. This means that students should be absent for less than 2 days per month of the school year.  We understand that sometimes a child becomes too ill for school and we appreciate when they stay home until they are well enough to attend. This might mean missing a cluster of days, but typically this pattern of illness does not occur monthly. Please reach out if you need support to reset and reduce your child's absences or lates.Recent School Highligts and HappeningsJEDI club under the care of Ms. Desarmia is underway with more than 50 interested students in Grades 5 to 8. The Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Club is responsible for a lot of initiatives that organize and support a sense of belonging at Sinclair. This includes Yard Pals where students will support and lead games with primary students. It also includes helping promote and collect socks for local shelters as part of Socktober! Thank you to Ms. Richards for leading this campaign. We have collected almost half our 500 pair goal. Please send in new, adult socks, if able! Members of the JEDI club also created the front display for Diwali, which started on Monday, October 20th and continues this week!Cross-Country runners represented us well at last week's meet. We sent more than 42 runners to our regional meet and fourteen qualified for the district meet on Wednesday, October 22nd at Fort Henry! Thank you to coaches, Ms. Ambury and Ms. Gazeley, for your encouragement and time. Thank you to families for transportation and positivity! Go Stingers! Senior and Junior Volleyball teams will compete again this year. Thank you to Ms. Desarmia and Ms. Eves for coaching the senior teams and Ms. MacDonald and Ms. Richards for coaching the junior teams. Go Stingers. We are completing mandatory emergency procedure drills over the next few weeks. In developmentally appropriate ways, educators support students in following expectations during fire and lockdown drills. We have had two  of the three mandatory fall fire drills. We will likely have a lockdown drill next week. We highlight how well students stop and follow educator directions as they follow the lockdown drill procedure. Our School Council will meet again on Wednesday November 5th at 6 pm. Our School Council is supporting the purchase of outdoor seating, art supplies, technology, lighting, a new scoreboard, field trips and classroom enrichment projects. Please consider joining this hardworking group. Student childcare providers are available to watch your school-aged children during the meeting. The FCCC childcare program is hiring. See the attached information sheet.If you are looking for more information, please check out our school's website at <a href="https://sinclair.limestone.on.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://sinclair.limestone.on.ca/" class="editor-link">https://sinclair.limestone.on.ca/</a>to see this posting The BUZZ and other news items posted by LDSB.Upcoming Important DatesTuesday, October 28th - Picture Day - Individual Pictures are Taken. Class photos are taken in the new year by this photo company. If your child is ill - please know that they can have a photo taken on an alternate - retake option and/or on Class Picture day.Friday, October 31st - Black and Orange Day - wear black and orange, if you wish. No costumes please.  Wednesday, November 5th - School Council Meeting at 6 pm - Student Childcare provided for school-aged children.Tuesday, November 11th - Remembrance Day Ceremony - 10:20 in Gymnasium. Thursday, November 13th -  Progress Reports Go HomeFriday, November 14th - PA DAY - No School for Students

2025-10-20 20:49:14.957 +0000 UTC

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Welcome to R.G. Sinclair Public School. Our school, which serves students in Kindergarten to Grade 8, opened in 1950 in the growing community of Reddendale. It was named after chemistry professor and community volunteer Robert Gordon Sinclair who was once chair of the Kingston Township School Board.

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Limestone’s EQAO Results Improve Across All Categories

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has achieved its strongest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) performance in four years, with gains in every testing category 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. 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.    "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.” 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). <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Results at a Glance </h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 3 Improvements: 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.  </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 6 Gains: 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.  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Grades 9 and 10 Results: 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.   </li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 3 EQAO Results </h2>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.  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.  This new data shows improvement in all subjects, with Math achievement showing the most significant difference for students in Grade 3.  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.  <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 6 EQAO Results </h2>Grade 6 student achievement in Limestone also continues to build momentum with improvements in all subject areas.  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.  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.  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.  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.  “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. “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.” <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Primary Assessment (administered in Grade 3): </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;">Area of Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Reading </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">75% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">74% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Writing </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Mathematics </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">64% </td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Junior Assessment (administered in Grade 6): </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;">Area of Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Reading </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">88% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">86% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Writing </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">87% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">85% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Mathematics </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">51% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">51% </td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grades 9 and 10 EQAO Results </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment: </h3>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.  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. <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;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Grade 9 Math </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">55% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">58% </td></tr></tbody></table>“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.” <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Administered in Grade 10: </h3>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.  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. <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;">Grade 10 OSSLT </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Participation Rate </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">95% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">94% </td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Success Rate </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">84% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">85% </td></tr></tbody></table>“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.” 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. 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.   “The dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program team members, and school leaders will remain foundational to continued efforts moving forward,” says Burra.

2025-12-05 19:00:45.215 +0000 UTC

Education Minister Calandra's Letter to Parents - EQAO and Student Achievement Advisory Body

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.Please select the following link to read (PDF): <a href="/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Letter to Parents and Guardians</a>

2025-12-03 16:57:22.383 +0000 UTC

PIC Gathering with Director December 4, 2025

<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">Join us for a special <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/parent-involvement-committee" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)</a> gathering with Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. When: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Where: In-person or onlineIn-person: 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, OntarioOnline: <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">Link to Attend</a>We look forward to seeing you there!

2025-11-25 16:21:00.653 +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.