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75th Anniversary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">R. Gordon Sinclair is thrilled to commemorate our 75th anniversary during the 2026 school year. We hope you enjoy taking a trip down memory lane, learning about the rich history of the school, and, of course, joining us in celebration! More information to come, stay tuned.</span><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d22892fb-5534-4a08-bfc8-70361b5b7a25" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 26 100016" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-03-03 19:57:09.53 +0000 UTC
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The Buzz - Mar 23
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome Back and Happy Spring! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was so great to see our students, staff and families today! New items have been added to the list of important dates! </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Musical Review featuring 8 songs from previous Sinclair drama productions is in the works for this spring! Ms. D and Ms. Eves will meet with cast members later this week to share roles and specifics about the practice schedule - that will begin next week. Grade 5 to 8 students will come home with a paper copy of their practice schedule. Please sign a permission form that will be posted on School Day - by the end of the week!</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our 75</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Anniversary Celebration is about one month away! This event will take place on Saturday, April 25</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 9:30 to 11:30. Please drop by with your family to browse the memorabilia from the past 75 years. A musical performance from our upcoming Musical Review will also be a part of this celebration. Alumni and current students and their families are invited!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/650db9e8-13af-47a9-adcb-b0f9750909f9" alt="IMG 7547" width="371" height="480" style="width:371px;height:480px;display:inline-block"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year we will offer a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-26 school yearbook </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">for families to purchase. To purchase a yearbook, please find it under products on School- Day. The cost per yearbook is 20 dollars. This year, a yearbook will be provided, at no cost, for each of our Grade 8 graduates. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To add to the excitement, we are inviting K to 8 students to enter a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">yearbook cover contest.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> To be considered, yearbook cover designs must be student created and follow the criteria below:</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Must include: R. Gordon Sinclair Public School or R.G. Sinclair P.S.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Must include: 2025 - 26</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Must be in colour</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Name lightly printed on the back of your submission (not the front)</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Size must be 8.5x11"</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6. Orientation must be portrait</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7. Deadline: Please submit your best cover art to the main office no later then </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 13th.</strong></b><br><img src="/images/1f3ad191-aa16-4b78-95c6-3b40d28ac13e" alt="logo" width="175" height="140" style="width:175px;height:140px;display:inline-block"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We wanted to pass along an online resource to support mental health learning and well-being for parents/caregivers and families. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is the link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsmho-smso.ca%2Fby-your-side%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cshawl%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccbbb2c69fc3c4415e49308de89250341%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639098989286351059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cJanXmgFGNtAXwK9hbMVJz2uGHtKuA0YdPdNb8Ohtzc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://smho-smso.ca/by-your-side/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://smho-smso.ca/by-your-side/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KFLA Public Health also wanted us to share the following information graphic with our families. Please see the attachment.</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e93fe55b-cd02-49f7-a4e3-edf5af26c354" alt="2026 02 25 Harmful Substances Newsletter Insert Elementary" width="368" height="458" style="width:368px;height:458px;display:inline-block"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 23</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Second Term IEPs sent home for review</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 26</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Whole School Puppet Show - Indigenous Puppeteer Presentation</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 27</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Symphony Trip using Kingston Transit - Grades 2/3 to 5</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 3</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Good Friday - No School for Students</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Monday, April 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Easter Monday - No School for Students</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 13th - YEARBOOK CONTEST DEADLINE</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - PA DAY - No School for Students</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Grade 7/8 Immunizations</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Saturday, April 25</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Official Date for 75 Anniversary Event at Sinclair - 9:30 to 11:30 am. More details to follow! Spread the word!</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Basketball Tournament Dates TBA - sometime in the first week of May</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessment Window - May 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to June 9th (Grade 3 and 6 students)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 14</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Trip to Zoo - Grade 5s and 6s</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Victoria Day </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> May 20</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Grade 7 and 8 Year End Trip </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 20</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Primary Division - Blue Marble Onsite Experiential Learning</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Discover Kindergarten Event from 4 pm to 5 pm for new JK students and their families! </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>nd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Primary Division - Blue Marble Onsite Experiential Learning</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - PA Day - No School For Students</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - RKY Camp - Grades ¾ and 4/5</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 22</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graduation and Grad Boat Cruise at 7 pm </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 through June 25th - SAC Fun Day for Students - based on best date during the last week.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report Cards sent home on Wednesday, June 24th</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Last Day of School</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 26</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - PA DAY - No School for Students</span></li></ul>
2026-03-24 12:54:42.113 +0000 UTC
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The Buzz - Mar 3
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Sinclair Families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have recently made a few more purchases using BINGO funds - including Ipads and outdoor sports equipment. BINGO funds are also going to be used to subsidize upcoming field trips! This will significantly reduce the cost of learning and fun beyond the building!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please consider volunteering to work Bingo shifts on behalf of RG Sinclair. These shifts are once per month and are on Wednesday evenings. By increasing the volunteers that we have available we can better share the responsibility of our monthly coverages and make it so each volunteer has to do two or three shifts per year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please reach out to Chelsea Novak at rgsinclaircouncil@gmail.com to join the BINGO team! </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Basketball tryouts are this week! Thanks to the coaches - Ms. D, Ms. Eves, Ms. Hogan and Ms. Quick for making this happen!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chess club will start on Thursday this week! Thanks, Madame!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 2nd - Estimated start of the Soles4Souls Campaig - collection of new or gently used footwear donations!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 3rd - Grade 6/7 and 7/8 go to FSS' drama production of Treasure Island and skills workshops!</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 4</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - School Council Meeting - Postponed.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 10</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Grad Photos for Grade 8s </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 13</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Spirit Day - To Be Announced</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March Break - Monday, March 16</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to Friday, March 20th. Ramadan ends on March 19</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> followed by Eid al-Fitr.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 23</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Second Term IEPs sent home</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 26</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Whole School Puppet Show - Indigenous Puppeteer Presentation</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> March 27</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Symphony Trip using Kingston Transit - Grade ¾ to 5</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 3</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Good Friday - No School for Students</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Monday, April 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Easter Monday - No School for Students</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - PA DAY - No School for Students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Grade 7/8 Immunizations</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Saturday, April 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;"> - Official Date for 75 Anniversary Event at Sinclair - 9:30 to 11:30 am. More details to follow! Spread the word!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessment Window - May 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to June 9th</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 14</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Trip to Zoo - Grade 5s and 6s</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Victoria Day </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> May 20</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Grade 7 and 8 Year End Trip </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> May 21</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Discover Kindergarten Event from 4 pm to 5 pm for new JK students and their families! </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - PA Day - No School For Students</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 5</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - RKY Camp - Grades ¾ and 4/5</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 22</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graduation and Grad Boat Cruise at 7 pm </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 through June 25th - SAC Fun Day for Students - based on best date during the last week.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report Cards sent home on Wednesday, June 24th.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Last Day of School</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 26</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - PA DAY - No School for Students</span></li></ul>
2026-03-03 15:16:46.85 +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 NewsMessage from the Director - March 5, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendar is Approved</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education has approved Limestone’s recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar. The school year will begin with a P.A. Day on September 1, 2026, with the first day of classes for students on September 2, 2026. A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">printable version of the calendar is available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees are seeking feedback on the Limestone District School Board budget planning process for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Families are encouraged to take a few minutes to provide feedback on areas or priority. The survey is anonymous and can be accessed online at </span><a href="https://bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> . The survey closes March 23, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Video: Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As previously shared, the Ministry of Education released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in December, and we are pleased to share that Limestone has achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to share a </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">video update with families on Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> provides an overview of Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan and how it guides our shared work to support student learning and well-being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through insights from members of the Limestone Senior Team, families will learn about the key priorities shaping our efforts, the thinking behind our actions, and how collaboration, evidence, and reflection help us improve. The video highlights how data, professional learning, and shared leadership work together to move learning forward, while keeping students, belonging, and continuous growth at the centre. It offers a look at how planning connects to practice as we work together toward positive outcomes for all Limestone students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History Curriculum</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With these updates, in Grades 7, 8, and 10, students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in the pursuit of building an inclusive and prosperous country. The Grade 10 History course will also have new learning on extreme political and social ideologies, the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, and the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the updated curriculum on the </span><a href="https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Become a Homestay and Host an International Student: A Meaningful Experience for You and Your Family</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year, LDSB welcomes more than 120 international students into schools across the district from countries around the world, including Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, France, Vietnam, Rwanda, and many others. Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a positive difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students and supported by dedicated Limestone staff throughout the placement, so families are never on their own. Hosting offers opportunities for cultural exchange, the development of lasting relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. To learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes, visit </span><a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry Resources for Reading and Math</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There 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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued partnership and support of student learning and well-being across Limestone. We are grateful for the role families play in helping students feel supported, connected, and successful, and we look forward to continuing our work together.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p>
2026-03-05 21:30:00.475 +0000 UTC
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Limestone District School Board Welcomes 2026–2027 Student Trustees
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2026–2027 Student Trustees, who will be formally welcomed at the April meeting of the Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student trustees play an important role in bringing student perspectives to board-level discussions, helping ensure that student voice is reflected in decision-making across the district. For the upcoming term, LDSB looks forward to working with three engaged and passionate student leaders who represent rural, urban, and Indigenous student communities:</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Audrey Bateman – Rural Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Bateman:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> I'm so excited to be your rural student trustee this year. This role is such a great place to create lasting change for the current and future classes. I'm really looking forward to connecting with the trustees and students from across the board to try and make school a more fun, inclusive, and memorable experience where we can. Everyone's voice matters!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Victoria McCourt – Indigenous Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee McCourt</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied for the Indigenous student trustee position because I feel that having a voice to represent Indigenous students, their issues and concerns is important. I would like to help celebrate and honour the Indigenous students in the Limestone District School Board. I look forward to helping create more opportunities for Indigenous students and I want our youth to feel proud of who they are and their Indigenous identity. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathew Katz – Urban Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Katz</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied to become a student trustee to advocate for issues that both I and students from across LDSB are passionate about. I specifically hope to be able to work on issues related to environmental sustainability and anti-racism. Ultimately, I want to ensure students’ voices are heard and meaningfully represented.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board congratulates Audrey, Victoria, and Matthew on their appointments and looks forward to welcoming them at the April Board meeting as they begin their term as student trustees for the 2026–2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6101cb72-005e-4aad-b211-341230a8738b" alt="2026 2027 Student Trustees" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-03-04 14:48:09.694 +0000 UTC
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Limestone DSB Schools to Participate in Kingston Community Climate Action Fund FoodCycler Project
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board schools will participate in this year’s Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) initiative, supported by the City of Kingston and led by Sustainable Kingston. The project aims to turn everyday school lunch waste into meaningful climate action by introducing FoodCyclers in five to seven local elementary schools, with the long-term goal of securing a unit for each elementary school across the City of Kingston. These units will complement existing food-based programming and serve as an additional hands-on learning tool for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The initiative will help divert organic waste from student snacks and lunches away from landfill. Along with reducing methane emissions, the project will provide real-world learning opportunities by helping students deepen their understanding of sustainability, waste reduction, and the circular economy. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofkingston.ca%2Fnews%2Fposts%2Fcommunity-donations-sought-to-double-climate-impact-in-local-schools%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C05b07ce6640b41c56fb008de757bf3b3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639077372412072201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7QHs6289rcFNO5fKd%2Ft%2Fqgr5HdPeVSzhclv3fn9DQDE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the project and ways to contribute on the City of Kingston website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>
2026-03-02 16:34:35.541 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.