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The Buzz - June 15
<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Sinclair Families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The final weeks of the 2025/26 school year are here. Below is our planned organization for the upcoming 2026/27 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> All classes will be at capacity next year. In the last weeks of June and in the weeks leading up to September, class lists are developed and revisited over time and with input from staff and consideration for a variety of factors. Some of the key factors include: ministry classroom capacity limits, friendships, previous class placements, and learning styles. Classroom placement requests can be received, but not guaranteed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Classroom placements are tentative and emailed to families in the final days leading up to the beginning of the school year. Placements are tentative until enrolment numbers are finalized in the first weeks of the school year.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming School Events</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 17</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Whole School Pride Photo - 9:40 ish. Class colours have been assigned.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 19</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Lakeshore Pool and Alternate Activity at Jim Beattie (Grade 4/5 to 8)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 22</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">nd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Graduation (5 pm) followed by Boat Cruise (7 to 9 pm)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 23</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">rd</strong></sup></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Year End Assembly - Farewells and Festivities - 9:40 ish</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WEAR SINCLAIR COLOURS - Red, Yellow and Blue</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will recognize Ms. D's retirement! We will also say farewell to Ms. Quick, Ms. Hogan and Ms. York. There will be a year end slideshow!</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 24</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - SAC FUN DAY - active activities during the school day - to ensure that all students can participate in the fun. Dress for outdoor and active play.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear "OLD" clothes! Bring a change of clothing. Be sure to have a pair of socks to wear to access the inflatable structures.</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- LAST DAY of SCHOOL - Wear Canada Day Colours (Red and White)! </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 26</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- PA DAY - no school for students! Lost and Found Items will be donated - after July 1st. </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Tuesday September 1st</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Day of School for 2026/27 for students - </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday September 2</strong></b><br><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/42f37d1a-7b7e-420b-89f2-dafeeb38a4da/2026-2027-LDSB-Calendar-2026-2027.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260413123020"&fingerprint=ppb20260413123020 rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to 26-27 School Year Calendar</strong></b></u></a><br></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p>
2026-06-16 18:50:16.109 +0000 UTC
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The Buzz - June 8
<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Sinclair Families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WONDERFUL NEWS! Ms. Beth was nominated for and selected to receive the Barry C O'Connor award for Excellence in Education - EA Category!!! She was selected and will receive this award at an upcoming Board Meeting on June 17th. The citation will be read by Ms. Eves and Ms. Desarmia, who nominated Ms. Beth for this special, well-deserved recognition. On behalf of all staff, students and families - we feel very LUCKY to work with Ms. Beth - a STINGER through and through! Congratulations! 🎉</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the final three weeks of the 2025/26 school year, your child(ren) will continue to engage in literacy, numeracy and curriculum-based activities to consolidate the academic skills that they have been developing throughout this school year. Second term</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> report cards will go home</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> with students on Wednesday, June 24th.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the final weeks, classes are also engaging in some "extras" to enrich their experience at school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To highlight a few but not all of the extra opportunities: our Grade 1 and ½ classes will be creating outdoor wooden Stinger decor that will be on display in the fall. A BIG thank you to Steve Dick who created the wooden hives, bees and signs for this project and for our students to show their creativity.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Grade 6/7 and 7/8 classes are working with their educators and Mr. Cardy, a LDSB tech/stem teacher to create individual wooden boxes.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Grade 3/4s made juggling balls with Ms. Edmondson and the Ks in Ms. St-James' class had a reading party with Teddy and Franklin. Meanwhile the KB's in Wilson, Kekewich and Ms. Carli's group celebrated International Day of the BEE with toast and honey!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Twenty-one athletes will represent Sinclair at the District Track Meet on Tuesday. This will be Ms. D's last "official" track meet with Sinclair. Ms. MacDonald is going as a coach too. Many thanks to Ms. Eves and Ms. Quick, who coached, but will give the opportunity of attending the District Meet to Ms. D and Ms. MacDonald.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Grade 7/8s have a strong Ultimate Frisbee team who will compete on Thursday, June 11th. Thanks to Ms. MacDonald for coaching.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June - Pride Month and Indigenous History Month</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8th - GRADE 1s and GRADE 1/2s complete BEE THEMED TECH PROJECTS</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9th - District Track and Field at Invista</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11th - Ultimate Frisbee</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12th - Kindergarten year end trip, and several staff getting recertified in FIRST AID after school.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 15th - Grade 1, ½ and 2/3 year end trip to Queen's</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17th - Rainbow Day</span><br><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kinder - Red</em></i><br><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade One and One/Two - Orange</em></i><br><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2/3 and ¾ - Yellow</em></i><br><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4/5 - Blue</em></i><br><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5 - Blue</em></i><br><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6/7 - Purple</em></i><br><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7/8 - Black, Brown, White</em></i></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th- First Aid Recertification for Staff, Piano Recital in Library (Genevieve's students)</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 19th - LAKESHORE POOL - Grades 4/5, 5, 6/7 and 7/8</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 21st - National Indigenous Peoples Day</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 22 - Graduation (4:30 to 6 pm) and Grad Boat Cruise at 7 pm - 4:30pm re: Grad Group Photo! in the Gym</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 23rd - Year End Assembly and Slideshow at 9:40 ish, and SCHOOL COLOURS DAY!</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Blue Yellow & Red)</em></i></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 24th - SAC FUN DAY for all grades! Report Cards Sent Home.</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25th - Last Day of School and CANADA SPIRIT DAY (Red & White)</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 26th - PA DAY - No School for Students</span><br><br><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to 2026-27 Calendar </span></u></a></li></ul>
2026-06-10 15:16:20.108 +0000 UTC
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The Buzz - May 25
<p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates:</strong></b></u><br><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25th through May 27th - Primary (Grade 3) Provincial Assessment</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25th - Dress Rehearsal in the Last Block for Whole School (after Grade 3 Provincial Assessment) and Evening Performance of the Musical Review! Tickets for non-cast students, families and friends are still available.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27th - Discover Kindergarten - 4pm to 5 pm</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28th - Regional TRACK AND FIELD at Invista</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29th - PA Day - No School For Students</span><br></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Pride Month</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 1st - Province Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd through June 4th - Junior (Grade 6) Provincial Assessment</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 5th - RKY Camp - Grades ¾ and 4/5</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9th - District Track and Field at Invista</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11th - Ultimate Frisbee</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12th - Kindergarten year end trip and Piano Recital in Library (Genevieve's students)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> June 15th - Grade 1, ½ and 2/3 year end trip to Queen's</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 22 - Graduation (4:45 to 6 pm) and Grad Boat Cruise at 7 pm</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 23rd - Year End Assembly and Slideshow and SCHOOL COLOURS DAY!</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 24th - SAC FUN DAY for all grades! Report Cards Sent Home</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25th - Last Day of School and CANADA SPIRIT DAY</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 26th - PA DAY - No School for Students</span></li></ul>
2026-05-25 14:48:04.827 +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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View All NewsNew Digital Tools Informed Notice Available
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning, communication, and school operations. A new </span><a href="/documents/1e89801e-5ebd-4673-ad1b-b3a08a9e7451/2026-06-29-Digital-Tools-Informed-Notice.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260629183742" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Digital Tools Informed Notice </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(PDF)</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is now available, providing families with information about how personal information may be collected and used through approved digital tools, the safeguards in place to protect privacy, and the board’s commitment to secure and responsible technology use. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information on the Limestone District School Board </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/privacy" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Privacy webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p>
2026-06-29 18:41:31.903 +0000 UTC
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Message to Families - June 25, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we reach the final day of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It has been a year filled with learning, growth, and many memorable experiences for students across the district.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I have a few updates to share with you as we conclude the 2025-2026 school year:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources to Support Continued Learning During the Summer</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we head into the summer months, there are many </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F3z3kwibBUGYnDmTDBf90Tw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FmfsLb_bqpJ79UtI2pfKPphb0DE11EXylq6olU5R1Eev9XrQd6dF_l3P0OvwJJTCFpd7XaUBA8YGjgO2cXQyFXlt_IjlaX0VJ_yT3zam3W5wNzNvbfSfH6u5WoP9CWzYSRGtWlEMnhhaU2lso3jYZM3z3Q6mEFn3XRXpdGmNlsLi2cxRXkV6DLZ6o8Kv1bCMt&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847950625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h5%2BaY4JhJoKZmK6P%2FfkFBn74KLtjchyWA953iJhgjlQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">free resources available on the Limestone website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to help your student practice skills, explore new interests, and stay connected to learning. Topics include digital literacy, cyber security, math, literacy, and mental health.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Changes to Secondary Assessment and Evaluation (Beginning 2026-2027)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earlier this week, the Ministry of Education </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847989827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a%2Bpbnoqk26fuA1XiJbrrAee2k820c6MUuOVgyqWB4lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">shared an update about upcoming changes that will affect how student learning is assessed and evaluated in secondary schools</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Grades 9 to 12), starting in the 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848057310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xwxXegVFcBhzRGlr4X%2FTcYzJQU%2BdivYcYUFwfhjMN%2Fs%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">provincial changes </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">are intended to create a more consistent approach to assessment and evaluation across Ontario and to support student achievement and future pathways.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What this means for students and families:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Most secondary courses will include a written final exam as part of the final grade.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A student’s final grade will reflect:</span><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">classroom learning and assignments</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">final evaluations (such as exams or culminating tasks)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">attendance and participation in class</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Excused absences will not negatively impact a student’s grade.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some courses (such as co-op, guidance, and certain open or workplace courses) will continue to use projects or other types of final assessments instead of a formal exam.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary families can review the updates on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848127352%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eJBt6gMoFkaNIwwPFIvIXZpgTNm44AUlAjfngdFb%2FeQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These changes will come into effect for the 2026-27 school year. Over the coming months, Limestone staff will be reviewing and updating course outlines, assessment practices, and supporting resources to ensure alignment with the new provincial requirements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Food Sharing Project Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the 2025-2026 school year, The Food Sharing Project supported every LDSB school by providing nutritious food and resources to students each day. On average, more than 14,000 meals and snacks were served each week, over 530,000 throughout the year, with weekly food orders reaching approximately $17,500.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful to the dedicated staff who make these programs possible, and to The Food Sharing Project for continuing to support student well-being across LDSB. This support is increasingly important as many families continue to face food insecurity. The Food Sharing Project is launching their </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848189946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6jEFXRKdqaiVE56i8B3EH%2BYsumahkPWE%2BOp2dPIW9lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Nine Cents is Nonsense” campaign</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, advocating for support from government to increase the funding provided. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848222179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=it9d%2FQGquDhvRkZumrbT6tmXXXL6dcyMh%2FsUZ%2BQauOk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about the Food Sharing Project, their campaign, and/or to donate, please visit their website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2Fzf28OeJNLbn7i-2DznWNhQ~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FSmCMyVe9oTOvkE2I8uhAT8ZInr63AXhBWGdTMvHGDDqcxXx_AZDMsHK7DjGXm_FLM_X4jpDWvMbAqeMyYicVl00_IsjAhaZaQVv48dJt6gbbeqm2rH1DMPPkhGvIF9mgMLgBITYxnZ6vaz-NGIln2w~~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848246769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Yigj6cbSBfN2H8xSkk6rPMgV%2FyJd2TUyHQpp2jyqjIw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Student Portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New students, as well as those with a change of address or school</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FEtIdjN5c0F6LskTx_JcfBw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2F1_bymHvQKvO4eF5ZMnUmDPmq-I1LZaK1n8fa6GmQ99HrxRKZVyofjYCoiot9gDWeFuVTs0xJjayHPDfpzkeZLytFaIdjr-VcHhnDy-io64qTpLraTlVFSTEZHK9Zg_fT&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848269594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Kn0Y5kW9blF4S1uvdtpYzvw2FFvpX%2BmgdJYdBzilJYo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">triboard.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Day of School for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that the first day of school for the upcoming school year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, which is a P.A. Day. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will welcome students back on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we close another school year, I wish all Limestone students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. Thank you again for your partnership and support — we look forward to welcoming students back in September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-06-25 19:50:08.286 +0000 UTC
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Message to Families- June 18, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move towards the last week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to share a few important updates and reminders as we wrap up the year and begin looking ahead to September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Budget</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At last night’s Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2026-2027 budget, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. The budget includes total revenues of $340.98 million and total expenditures of $345.76 million and is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The full </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, along with a new resource, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Overview </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Motion Passed by Board of Trustees</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board of Trustees passed a motion at last night’s meeting recognizing the challenges present in many classrooms and their impact on students, frontline educators, and support staff. The motion directs the Chair to write to the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, the Premier, local MPPs, OPBSA, CODE, and union partners, requesting additional funding to support the hiring of more frontline staff and will highlight that Limestone annually spends approximately $10 million beyond provincial funding to support special education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Student Portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New students, as well as those with a change of address or school</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit </span><a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">triboard.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year-End Letter to Students and Parents from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and a Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to mark this occasion. We have also received a </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. As we approach the final days of classes, we wish all students, families, and staff a positive end to the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of MĂ©tis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.