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Bayridge Bulletin - March 1, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Dear Families, </h2>Welcome to March! We are looking forward to a busy and exciting month filled with meaningful learning opportunities and special events for our students. Last week, some students participated in Bollywood workshops by Dance 'N Culture, Blue Marble Learning Series, and so much more!We are excited to recognize the beginning of the 2026 Paralympics this month. The 2026 Winter Paralympics celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and athletic excellence of competitors from around the world. We look forward to highlighting the spirit of inclusion, determination, and sportsmanship with our students.On Wednesday, March 4th, hot breakfast catered by BSS, and funded by School Council, will be available to Grade 6-8 students, their siblings, and staff from 8:50-9:05 am in the Bear Den. Students should enter through the intermediate doors. Bring your appetite! On Thursday, March 5, students in Grades 3/4 and 6 will be participating in the BPS Gould Lake Winter Day at Gould Lake Conservation Area. This outdoor learning experience provides students with opportunities to build teamwork skills, resilience, and confidence while enjoying the natural environment. We hope it will be a memorable day for all involved.On Friday, March 6, self-identified Indigenous students in Grades 5-8 will have the opportunity to take part in a special Indigenous learning experience: Medicine Bag Workshop. This session will provide valuable cultural knowledge and deepen students’ understanding through authentic learning and engagement. We are grateful to be able to offer this meaningful opportunity from the LDSB Indigenous Team. Permission forms will be LIVE on Monday morning. Families would have received information about their student's Choices @ 7 applications on Friday regarding programs for next year. We kindly remind families who have received IPRC waiver forms with Term 1 report cards to please review, sign, and return them to the school as soon as possible. Your timely response helps us plan upcoming meetings for March, April, and May with our special education team. It's almost time to Spring forward! Daylight savings time begins the second Sunday in March - this year, it is March 8th at 2 am. That means you should set your clocks FORWARD one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. Please do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines or move the pylons in the parking lot to park or stop - this is a NO parking zone. Additionally, the accessible parking spots are reserved for vehicles with proper permits before, during, and after school. Additionally, please do not park in the bus lane during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">after 8:40 am </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">after 3:15 pm</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">between 12:30-1:00 pm</li></ul>Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety.   Our office hours are 8:15 am-4:15 pm Monday through Friday. Mrs. Carroll, our office administrator, takes her lunch from 12-1 pm each day. A reminder that staff have 48 hours to respond to emails and phone calls. If you need immediate assistance, please call and speak to someone directly. Students go outside for recess whenever it is safe to do so, and being prepared with weather-appropriate clothing-such as coats, hats, gloves, winter boots, scarves, etc. helps ensure they can play comfortably, safely, and stay healthy. Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.We ask that special personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home. While we understand how comforting or exciting these items can be, they are easily lost or misplaced during the busy school day. We want to avoid upset students or missing belongings, so please help us by keeping these special items safe at home.Only service dogs are allowed on school property - this is standard practice across the Limestone District School Board in order to keep you, your dog, and staff and students safe. Owners with dogs without visible identification will be asked to leave school property. Thank you for your understanding.Thank you for your continued support as we move into a wonderful month of learning and growth.Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">COMING UP: MARCH 8th (SPRING FORWARD)</h2><img src="/images/161c5e54-73fd-4e3b-999c-37c535d427e7" alt="Spring forward" width="467" height="583" style="width:467px;height:583px;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/99fea139-d8af-433c-8e5f-5bb28866810d" alt="Monique Gray Smith" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Shé:kon, I am writing to inform you of an upcoming community event: Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith, taking place on March 12, 2026, at Queen’s University.This special evening is led by the Limestone District School Board Indigenous Education Team in partnership with the Limestone Learning Foundation and Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education.We are pleased to welcome Monique Gray Smith, who will provide an in-person public talk inspired by her book, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults, an adaptation of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.This gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, and connection to land and one another.We look forward to seeing you then! Liv RondeauVice-Principal of Indigenous Education<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">2026-27 TriBoard Information </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">(In-Area Students)</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">August 5, 2026 Deadline</h2><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN!</h2>Kindergarten registration is now underway at elementary schools across the district! We can't wait to welcome you to Bayridge PS for Kindergarten!<img src="/images/6ac44972-f017-4789-a35d-aa743e5698dc" alt="Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">HELP END PARKING LOT CONGESTION! </h3><img src="/images/d26ec323-8401-4cd8-96a3-1cf8d93fe8d1" alt="Parking Lot " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</h2><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Lunchbox Lunch Program</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</li></ul>You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Orders are due by noon on Sunday. Please create an account and explore the <a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> site now - there is no obligation to order. <hr><img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2" alt="This Week" width="236" height="229" style="width:236px;height:229px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Monday, March 2 (Day 4): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Purim</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Tuesday, March 3 (Day 5): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Wednesday, March 4 (Day 1):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Holi </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, their siblings, and staff - catered by BSS & funded by SAC from 8:35-9:05 in the Bear Den </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Treasure Island Performance @ FSS (Grade 6 & 6/7)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">PALS Meeting @ 1:05 pm in the gym - running shoes required </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">Art Club 1:05-1:45 in the LC</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">BGC to Grade 4 (first block) </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Thursday, March 5 (Day 2):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Gould Lake Day (Grade 3/4 & 6)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Friday, March 6 (Day 3): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">BPS Spirit Wear and/or BPS colours (blue and green)!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">BCG to Grade 3 (first block) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Medicine Bag Workshop - self-identified Indigenous students in Grades 5-8</li></ul><hr><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Coming Up</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">March</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March 8: Spring Forward @ 2 am</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">March 16-20: Spring Break </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">March 20: Eid-ul-Fitr</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">March 21: Naw-Ruz (Baha'i) / Nowruz (Ismaili)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">April</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">April 1: Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">April 13 & 14: Rocks & Rings Curling </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">April 14: Vaisakhi</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">May</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">May 6: Virtual Celebration of Dance </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">May 25: Grade 8 Graduation Photos - Edge Imaging </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">May 29: PA Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">June</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</li></ul><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </h2> <img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Chair: Kristy Kuhn </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Treasurer: Jenn Nguyen </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Secretary: Kayla Mae Primeau</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Fundraising Coordinator: Zrinka Vukadinovic</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Divisional Representatives: Lindsay Hanna (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">PIC Representative: Meg Redmond</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Members-At-Large: Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Anyone who is part of our Bayridge PS family as a caregiver is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. The next SAC Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 18th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. </h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">SAC Dates: </h3>All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm. <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">March 11</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">April 15</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">May 13</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">June 10</li></ul><img src="/images/f4207043-9752-42f8-afb4-1d9947168bd6" alt="YGK Play" width="177" height="197" style="width:177px;height:197px;display:inline-block">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of Play Gaming & Entertainment, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is in need of 8-10  new volunteer members! Your commitment to the Bingo Team involves a brief online training, 2-hour shifts as often as you can be involved but ideally 2-4 shifts over the next 7 months. The contract year for bingo, is April 1 - March 31st the following year. Our Bingo shifts range from Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sundays between 12 pm and 10 pm. Please connect with Kristen Collins at collinskd@limestone.on.ca if you are interested in joining the team! The financial support (shares) from bingo supports the purchase of technology, the cost of bus transportation, field trip expens important school-wide events, and so much more at BPS. We thank you in advance for your support and time.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">BPS Fundraiser! </h2><img src="/images/d5965cad-100b-408e-994a-3bd33ac7555e" alt="School Fundraiser " width="501" height="645" style="width:501px;height:645px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Timetable - Balanced Day </h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:50-9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Supervision on the Yards</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Morning Bell Rings</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05-10:45 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:45-11:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:05-11:25 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Nutrition Break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:25-1:05 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:05-1:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:25-1:45 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Nutrition Break </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:45-3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Teaching Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Support Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Custodial Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Administrative Staff</th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nicole Stone Kristen CollinsNariy MoscropAllison Huntley Cindy Marshall June CottonAmy Hart Christina Quaresma Jessica KetchesonMeagan AkeySumi Nada Eddy TraversJacob Fields-Young Marc Wolsey Alana OverveldeElizabeth Forbes Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Suhkvinder KaurEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Keerthiga Dhandipani Yogi JayaramanJana BironArti ChauhanCarlo ConnovanEsperance Nshimirimana Ella Price Stephanie McKinnon April Miner Sabrina Hossain </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Michel CoreaChris KleinThomas Wolfe</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Emily StephenCarey Lynn AsselstineErin Carroll</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Messages from KFL&A: </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Positive Relationship w/ Food</h3><img src="/images/ef2b3a87-89dd-4a06-bdfc-aa33ea54fb8c" alt="healthy food" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Illness</h3><img src="/images/e13e9499-e552-4b1b-84fe-bd5af4dee71b" alt="Sick2" width="494" height="645" style="width:494px;height:645px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/c6bf807a-da4d-4201-9580-2910cbf19573" alt="Flu" width="498" height="741" style="width:498px;height:741px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Glasses</h3><img src="/images/ee6efcc2-8459-4cc9-896d-c09f14b739fb" alt="Glasses" width="446" height="558" style="width:446px;height:558px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Getting to School Safely</h3><img src="/images/b1ce98b8-0279-4989-a7d0-b1643b9ac275" alt="Being Active" width="470" height="606" style="width:470px;height:606px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Concussion Information: </h2>Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/ed367aa6-75d4-595c-b2df-8517c9f79680/Form%20142-2%20Concussion%20Protocol%20Flow%20Chart.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. LDSB is committed to helping all students succeed and lead safe, healthy, and active lives. As part of its commitment to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, the Ministry of Education supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training in schools through legislation, policy, and resources. Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> for more information on the LDSB website. The office calls home for all students who have a head injury/suspected concussion. If a student has one or more symptoms of a concussion they are given an orange bracelet are will not particiapte in physical activity (i.e., physical education, DPA, recess) until cleared (signed off) by a caregiver and/or medical professional. We encourage all students with symptoms of a concussion to be picked up from school and monitored by a caregiver and assessed by a medical professional. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phones in Schools</h2><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left">We encourage students and families to use the office phones whenever possible, if they need to contact each other throughout the school day. However, we understand that there are certain circumstances in which a cell phone may be deemed necessary.When can students use a mobile device: If a student is in Grade 6 and below, they can bring a mobile device to school but will only be able to use it before and after school.If a student is in Grades 7-12, they must keep their personal mobile devices stored out of sight (i.e., in the teacher's locked closet) and either powered off or set to silent mode during instructional time, except when an educator grants explicit permission for use under the specified circumstances.What parents/caregivers can do: You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Read <a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore <a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/problem-gambling--technology-use-treatment" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </a>services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore<a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">School Mental Health Ontario</a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a>resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Clothing</h2>The Limestone District School Board is committed to upholding human rights and creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible school climate that ensures all students and staff feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/58a80fa0-9ac3-5d41-8066-b494d53b475a/AP%20352%20Student%20Clothing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</a> has been updated to reflect this commitment.The Student Clothing Administrative Procedure will be applied in a fair and consistent way throughout schools in the LDSB in an effort to respect student clothing decisions within parameters and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.<img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Prevalent Medical Conditions</h2>We still have many outstanding Medical Plans of Care for students who have been identified in our Aspen database as requiring medical support at school. In order to make sure we are able to support the needs of your student, we ask that you complete the appropriate medical forms that are applicable to your student. <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Plans of Care:</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Form 311 (B, C, D, E) is the Plan of Care, which is required by all students with Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma and / or Anaphylaxis. Please make sure to fill out the correct form(s) for your student’s medical condition. This is a fillable PDF document, which you can fill out online or print and complete and email back to the school email: <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-A General POC</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Supplemental Forms:</h3>Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A1 is the Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication. If your child requires medication during school hours, this form MUST BE completed and signed by the physician. Please have the physician email it directly to the school at <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes. In accordance with Limestone District School Board Policy, students at risk for anaphylactic reaction, and have prescribed epi-pens, are always to carry an epi-pen on their person. Please ensure that your student has his/her epi-pen with them and readily available to staff when they are at school. We store the second epi-pen at the main office.</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </li></ul>No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.We are here to support students with medical conditions and paperwork to ensure your student can fully access school in a safe, accepting, and healthy learning environment that fully supports their well-being.<img src="/images/403e06af-a124-42b5-a9b5-dd003fe67a58" alt="No nuts" width="316" height="366" style="width:316px;height:366px;display:inline-block">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. <hr><img src="/images/cc389f96-f08f-4b87-a4ac-84522155dd42" alt="Student insurance" width="299" height="111" style="width:299px;height:111px;display:inline-block;float:left"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Accident Insurance</h2>The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the <a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan.Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the Education Act, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to <a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Reliable Life Insurance Company</a> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at <a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.insuremykids.com</a>.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Human Development & Sexual Health </h2>Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</a><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Creed-based Accommodations</h2>LDSB is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes acceptance and protects freedom of creed for all individuals. This Administrative Procedure stipulates the process of requesting creed-based accommodation. LDSB will take all reasonable steps to ensure freedom of creed-based beliefs and practices consistent with the Code. It is expected that students and their families will help the Board to understand their creed-related needs and will work with the Board and its schools to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Should your student require a creed-based accommodation, please reach out to the school to set up a time to meet and complete <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/4f50cb67-cdc1-57d7-9cb8-76a6f4afedc1/Form%20106A%20Creed-based%20Accommodation%20Request%20form.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</a>. More information can be found <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8f726e14-6105-5139-95d9-91f87f31daec/AP%20106%20Creed-Based%20Accommodation.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</h2><img src="/images/dbeba4e5-7cc5-4ddc-882c-ee02db48167d" alt="Kingston Police" width="161" height="72" style="width:161px;height:72px;display:inline-block;float:right">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening, beforehand.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Self-Identification</h2><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/007a/thumb-c233c40d315c546286fed2c9a73b786d.png" alt="" width="151" height="121" style="border:0px;boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:121px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:151px;float:left">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) invites students to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify as Indigenous. Elementary and secondary students with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry can self-identify <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</h2>There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</li></ul>**Always enter "lates" as a full day even if the child will only be absent for half a day. It will adjust automatically once the student arrives. For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.<iframe data-lexical-video-id="IW205rwkYsc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IW205rwkYsc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Resources for Families</h2><img src="/images/69fb0ab2-f6a1-470e-8aaf-04cc8a31a9fa" alt="mental health" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/e9316f99-fe64-4ea9-8d65-bd957fb9a262" alt="letter to families" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9e958665-0161-4dfd-a6de-1c281f909784" alt="Dental Hygiene Clinics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/78f0be43-cc65-4af0-97ed-96ade286aa0c" alt="Maltby Centre" width="431" height="654" style="width:431px;height:654px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/dd603c0b-e928-4d06-a131-f9cc795545db" alt="Kids Help Phone" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</h2><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</a>!<img src="/images/e43432c1-5b86-481e-ab82-825ad3f9b870" alt="Bear wear" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</h2><img src="/images/81087f4b-80c9-424a-bf86-b64ca73e0a38" alt="early on logo new" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</a><img src="/images/89e431f1-13a1-45e5-b9b4-80eefe693403" alt="earlyonfeb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr> <img src="/images/7aaf1dec-b56f-40b5-bc75-a94ea6545710" alt="Human rights Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2>

2026-03-01 13:25:18.281 +0000 UTC

Bayridge Bulletin - Feb. 22, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/9f380aff-f54f-4520-a827-eb7312c7e020" alt="olympics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Dear Families, </h2>We have spent the last two weeks watching the 2026 Winter Olympics while doing our best learning. We are very proud of Canada and all of their efforts this year! To celebrate, Monday, February 23rd will be Canada Proud Day! We encourage students to wear their white and red, and Canada t-shirts and jerseys! Welcome to Mme Elizabeth Forbes who will be the long term occasional teacher covering for Mme Bacile's planning time and French teaching position in Grades 4-8. Mme Forbes begins meeting her students on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. We are excited to welcome Dance 'N Culture for our full day Bollywood workshops on February 24th! We have been able to open the workshops to Grade 2-3 students, in addition to the Grades 4-8 classes. It's going to be a great day of dance and culture at BPS! Please ensure your student has proper footwear (e.g., running shoes). The Grade 1 and 1/2 classes will be participating in the Blue Marble Learning Scene on Monday, February 23rd in the morning. Teachers are asking that students dress appropriately for the outdoors!Please do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines in the parking lot. We will be placing pylons to signal no parking/stopping areas as of Monday. Additionally, the accessible parking spots are reserved for vehicles with proper permits. Thank you for keeping our parking lot safe. A huge congratualtions to the boys and girls basketball teams and their coaches (Mr. Fields-Young and Mr. Andrew) for a great season! Thank you to our families for the after school pick ups, transportation to and from the games, and for your support this season! We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. 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A reminder that staff have 48 hours to respond to emails and phone calls. If you need immediate assistance, please call and speak to someone directly. Sometimes, the cold weather requires schools to keep students indoors for recess. For more information on how to stay healthy during extreme cold, please visit the <a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/extreme-temperatures.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Extreme Temperatures page</a> on the KFL&A website. We kindly ask families to help students come to school dressed appropriately for the conditions. We have many students in -20 and colder come to school without appropriate winter gear! Students go outside for recess whenever it is safe to do so, and being prepared with weather-appropriate clothing-such as coats, hats, gloves, winter boots, scarves, etc. helps ensure they can play comfortably, safely, and stay healthy. Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.On an inclement weather day, when your student cannot make it to school because TriBoard transportation is cancelled, students can still engage in learning activities at home to keep the continuity of learning going. These activities may include: Literacy<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Respond to a reading prompt (written, drawn, or audio recorded) or journal</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Create a short story, poem, or comic</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Practice spelling or vocabulary through word sorts or games</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Record a read-aloud or retell a story in their own words</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Complete a simple writing prompt (opinion, narrative, or reflection)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Log on to Lexia or Epic Books to read to yourself or a furry friend, sibling, and/or adult</li></ul>Mathematics<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Practice math facts using online platforms or flashcards or fluency strategies learned at school</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Solve real-life math problems (e.g., measuring ingredients, telling time, budgeting with pretend money)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Play math games or puzzles (Sudoku, number riddles, logic games)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Create and solve their own math problems or log on to Knowledgehook</li></ul>Science<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Observe and document the weather or seasonal changes</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Conduct a simple at-home experiment (sink or float, plant growth, shadows)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Watch an assigned science video and respond with a drawing or short explanation</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Explore nature outdoors and record observations</li></ul>Social Studies<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Create a map of their home or neighbourhood</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Research a community helper or historical figure</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Interview a family member and share what they learned</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Reflect on daily routines and responsibilities</li></ul>Visual Arts<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Draw, paint, or build a model related to a learning topic</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Create music using household items</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Design a poster or infographic showing learning from the day</li></ul>Physical & Social-Emotional Learning<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Follow a guided movement or yoga video</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Set and reflect on a personal goal for the day</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Complete a mindfulness or gratitude activity</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Help with age-appropriate responsibilities at home and reflect on the experience</li></ul>Please do not park in the bus lane during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">after 8:40 am </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">after 3:15 pm</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">between 12:30-1:00 pm</li></ul>Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety.  We ask that special personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home. While we understand how comforting or exciting these items can be, they are easily lost or misplaced during the busy school day. We want to avoid upset students or missing belongings, so please help us by keeping these special items safe at home.Only service dogs are allowed on school property - this is standard practice across the Limestone District School Board in order to keep you, your dog, and staff and students safe. Owners with dogs without visible identification will be asked to leave school property. Thank you for your understanding.We look forward to a great week! Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Bollywood for Grades 2-8: February 24th</h2>As part of our ongoing commitment to affirm, empower, and embrace diverse identities, and to ensure inclusivity and equity through meaningful engagement, we reviewed LDSB student survey data for Grades 4–8. We had two additional spaces that we offered to the Grade 2s and 3s in the morning!Using this data, LDSB identified elementary schools with higher populations of students who selected the following identity factors: Hindu religion, Indian ethnicity, languages spoken (Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati), and South Asian descent. Our school was one of the identified sites.Dance 'N Culture will be visiting Bayridge PS for the day on February 24th to offer Bollywood workshops to our students in Grades 2-8. Teachers have been provided with checklists for the workshops which will be used for student assessment for dance in term 2, as well as other learning resources. Proper footwear (e.g., running shoes) are required for these workshops!We look forward to welcoming Dance 'N Culture to our school to enjoy a fun-filled day of dance! <img src="/images/45e96e90-41f7-4d4b-89c1-36431b917f87" alt="Bollywood" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/874f1ea9-76ca-4366-894f-eb1189840c4f" alt="Braiding hair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">On Thursday, February 26th the Limestone District School Board Black Student Association will host a Black History Month Textured Hair Workshop and Black Panel of Excellence from 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 pm for Black identifying students in grades 7-12 at St. Lawrence College (SLC). Tentative Agenda9:00 am - 10:30 am Hair Workshop with Dr. Aba Mortley of Cher Mere, Professor, Esthetics, School of Trades: Kingston, SLC. Students will make homemade haircare products they can take home with them10:30 am - 11:00 am SLC Skills Trade Competition Viewing11:00 am - 11:30 am Lunch will be provided by SLC11:30 am - 12:00 pm SLC - Discussion from the SLC Belonging Team12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Black Panel of ExcellenceThis will be made up of Black professionals in the Kingston area.  Students will have the opportunity to learn from these role models as they speak about their experiences. This will be a moderated question and answer format for Black identifying students. Confirmed Panelist: Dr. Aba Mortley, Professor, Esthetics, School of Trades: Kingston, SLC.JP Browne, Kingston United and Kingston Ice Wolves CoachShanice Marcelle, Queen’s Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Additional panelist to be confirmed1:45 pm Student departure<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Space is limited and transportation assistance is available. Please complete the following <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FfzXTxuHsvk&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7C5bd396689bae425fa09e08de6f65d5fe%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639070680688150082%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x%2BQy80HJ4C5I3Qetrrc4KEvNl1jHZ7diig4LmP8nhno%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://forms.office.com/r/fzXTxuHsvk. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">registration form</a> by Feb. 23.</h3>Designated Supervisors:  Andrea Barrow, Equity and Inclusion Consultant, (barrowa@limestone.on.ca) - On site Diana Aziable, Teacher LCVI, (<a href="mailto:aziabled@limestone.on.ca" title="mailto:aziabled@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link">aziabled@limestone.on.ca</a>) - On siteAlyssa Vernon, LDSB OT,(<a href="mailto:vernona@limestone.on.ca" title="mailto:vernona@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link">vernona@limestone.on.ca</a>) - On site<hr><img src="/images/99fea139-d8af-433c-8e5f-5bb28866810d" alt="Monique Gray Smith" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Shé:kon, I am writing to inform you of an upcoming community event: Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith, taking place on March 12, 2026, at Queen’s University.This special evening is led by the Limestone District School Board Indigenous Education Team in partnership with the Limestone Learning Foundation and Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education.We are pleased to welcome Monique Gray Smith, who will provide an in-person public talk inspired by her book, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults, an adaptation of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.This gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, and connection to land and one another.We look forward to seeing you then! Liv RondeauVice-Principal of Indigenous Education<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">2026-27 TriBoard Information </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">(In-Area Students)</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">August 5, 2026 Deadline</h2><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN!</h2>Kindergarten registration is now underway at elementary schools across the district! We can't wait to welcome you to Bayridge PS for Kindergarten!<img src="/images/6ac44972-f017-4789-a35d-aa743e5698dc" alt="Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">HELP END PARKING LOT CONGESTION! </h3><img src="/images/d26ec323-8401-4cd8-96a3-1cf8d93fe8d1" alt="Parking Lot " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</h2><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Lunchbox Lunch Program</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</li></ul>You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Orders are due by noon on Sunday. Please create an account and explore the <a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> site now - there is no obligation to order. <hr><img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2" alt="This Week" width="236" height="229" style="width:236px;height:229px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Monday, February 23 (Day 4): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Canada Proud Day - wear red, white, or your Canada t-shirts/jersey to celebrate Canada's accomplishments in the 2026 Olympics!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Blue Marble Learning Scene - AM Outside for Grades 1 & 1/2</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Bus Driver Appreciation Day (Feb. 22) </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Tuesday, February 24 (Day 5): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Bollywood workshops all day with Dance 'N Culture - Grades 2-8 (gym) - running shoes required</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Wednesday, February 25 (Day 1):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Pink Shirt Day!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">PALS Meeting @ 1:05 pm in the gym - running shoes required </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Art Club 1:05-1:45 in the LC</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">BGC to Grade 4 (first block) </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Thursday, February 26 (Day 2):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Student Council Meeting @ 1:05 pm (LC)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Friday, February 27 (Day 3): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">BPS Spirit Wear and/or BPS colours (blue and green)!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">BCG to Grade 3 (first block) </li></ul><hr><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Coming Up</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">March</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March 1: Pesach/Passover</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">March 2: Purim </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">March 4: Holi / Treasure Island Performance @ FSS (Travers & Fields-Young)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">March 5: BPS Gould Lake Winter Day (Quaresma & Travers) </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">March 12: SAC Art Show </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">March 20: Eid-ul-Fitr</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">March 21: Naw-Ruz (Baha'i) / Nowruz (Ismaili)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">April</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">April 1: Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">April 13 & 14: Rocks & Rings Curling </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">April 14: Vaisakhi</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">May</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">May 6: Virtual Celebration of Dance </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">May 25: Grade 8 Graduation Photos - Edge Imaging </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">May 29: PA Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">June</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</li></ul><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </h2> <img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Chair: Kristy Kuhn </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Treasurer: Jenn Nguyen </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Secretary: Kayla Mae Primeau</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Fundraising Coordinator: Zrinka Vukadinovic</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Divisional Representatives: Lindsay Hanna (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">PIC Representative: Meg Redmond</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Members-At-Large: Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Anyone who is part of our Bayridge PS family as a caregiver is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. The next SAC Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 18th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. </h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">SAC Dates: </h3>All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm. <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">March 11</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">April 15</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">May 13</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">June 10</li></ul><img src="/images/f4207043-9752-42f8-afb4-1d9947168bd6" alt="YGK Play" width="177" height="197" style="width:177px;height:197px;display:inline-block">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of Play Gaming & Entertainment, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is in need of 8-10  new volunteer members! Your commitment to the Bingo Team involves a brief online training, 2-hour shifts as often as you can be involved but ideally 2-4 shifts over the next 7 months. The contract year for bingo, is April 1 - March 31st the following year. Our Bingo shifts range from Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sundays between 12 pm and 10 pm. Please connect with Kristen Collins at collinskd@limestone.on.ca if you are interested in joining the team! The financial support (shares) from bingo supports the purchase of technology, the cost of bus transportation, field trip expens important school-wide events, and so much more at BPS. We thank you in advance for your support and time.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">BPS Fundraiser! </h2><img src="/images/d5965cad-100b-408e-994a-3bd33ac7555e" alt="School Fundraiser " width="501" height="645" style="width:501px;height:645px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Timetable - Balanced Day </h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:50-9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Supervision on the Yards</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Morning Bell Rings</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05-10:45 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:45-11:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:05-11:25 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Nutrition Break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:25-1:05 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:05-1:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:25-1:45 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Nutrition Break </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:45-3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Teaching Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Support Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Custodial Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Administrative Staff</th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nicole Stone Kristen CollinsNariy MoscropAllison Huntley Cindy Marshall June CottonAmy Hart Christina Quaresma Jessica KetchesonMeagan AkeySumi Nada Eddy TraversJacob Fields-Young Marc Wolsey Alana OverveldeElizabeth Forbes Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Suhkvinder KaurEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Keerthiga Dhandipani Yogi JayaramanJana BironArti ChauhanCarlo ConnovanEsperance Nshimirimana Ella Price Stephanie McKinnon April Miner Sabrina Hossain </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Michel CoreaChris KleinThomas Wolfe</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Emily StephenCarey Lynn AsselstineErin Carroll</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Messages from KFL&A: </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Positive Relationship w/ Food</h3><img src="/images/ef2b3a87-89dd-4a06-bdfc-aa33ea54fb8c" alt="healthy food" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Illness</h3><img src="/images/e13e9499-e552-4b1b-84fe-bd5af4dee71b" alt="Sick2" width="494" height="645" style="width:494px;height:645px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/c6bf807a-da4d-4201-9580-2910cbf19573" alt="Flu" width="498" height="741" style="width:498px;height:741px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Glasses</h3><img src="/images/ee6efcc2-8459-4cc9-896d-c09f14b739fb" alt="Glasses" width="446" height="558" style="width:446px;height:558px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Getting to School Safely</h3><img src="/images/b1ce98b8-0279-4989-a7d0-b1643b9ac275" alt="Being Active" width="470" height="606" style="width:470px;height:606px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Concussion Information: </h2>Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/ed367aa6-75d4-595c-b2df-8517c9f79680/Form%20142-2%20Concussion%20Protocol%20Flow%20Chart.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. LDSB is committed to helping all students succeed and lead safe, healthy, and active lives. As part of its commitment to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, the Ministry of Education supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training in schools through legislation, policy, and resources. Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> for more information on the LDSB website. The office calls home for all students who have a head injury/suspected concussion. If a student has one or more symptoms of a concussion they are given an orange bracelet are will not particiapte in physical activity (i.e., physical education, DPA, recess) until cleared (signed off) by a caregiver and/or medical professional. We encourage all students with symptoms of a concussion to be picked up from school and monitored by a caregiver and assessed by a medical professional. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phones in Schools</h2><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left">We encourage students and families to use the office phones whenever possible, if they need to contact each other throughout the school day. However, we understand that there are certain circumstances in which a cell phone may be deemed necessary.When can students use a mobile device: If a student is in Grade 6 and below, they can bring a mobile device to school but will only be able to use it before and after school.If a student is in Grades 7-12, they must keep their personal mobile devices stored out of sight (i.e., in the teacher's locked closet) and either powered off or set to silent mode during instructional time, except when an educator grants explicit permission for use under the specified circumstances.What parents/caregivers can do: You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Read <a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore <a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/problem-gambling--technology-use-treatment" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </a>services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore<a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">School Mental Health Ontario</a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a>resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Clothing</h2>The Limestone District School Board is committed to upholding human rights and creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible school climate that ensures all students and staff feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/58a80fa0-9ac3-5d41-8066-b494d53b475a/AP%20352%20Student%20Clothing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</a> has been updated to reflect this commitment.The Student Clothing Administrative Procedure will be applied in a fair and consistent way throughout schools in the LDSB in an effort to respect student clothing decisions within parameters and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.<img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Prevalent Medical Conditions</h2>We still have many outstanding Medical Plans of Care for students who have been identified in our Aspen database as requiring medical support at school. In order to make sure we are able to support the needs of your student, we ask that you complete the appropriate medical forms that are applicable to your student. <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Plans of Care:</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Form 311 (B, C, D, E) is the Plan of Care, which is required by all students with Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma and / or Anaphylaxis. Please make sure to fill out the correct form(s) for your student’s medical condition. This is a fillable PDF document, which you can fill out online or print and complete and email back to the school email: <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-A General POC</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Supplemental Forms:</h3>Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A1 is the Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication. If your child requires medication during school hours, this form MUST BE completed and signed by the physician. Please have the physician email it directly to the school at <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes. In accordance with Limestone District School Board Policy, students at risk for anaphylactic reaction, and have prescribed epi-pens, are always to carry an epi-pen on their person. Please ensure that your student has his/her epi-pen with them and readily available to staff when they are at school. We store the second epi-pen at the main office.</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </li></ul>No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.We are here to support students with medical conditions and paperwork to ensure your student can fully access school in a safe, accepting, and healthy learning environment that fully supports their well-being.<img src="/images/403e06af-a124-42b5-a9b5-dd003fe67a58" alt="No nuts" width="316" height="366" style="width:316px;height:366px;display:inline-block">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. <hr><img src="/images/cc389f96-f08f-4b87-a4ac-84522155dd42" alt="Student insurance" width="299" height="111" style="width:299px;height:111px;display:inline-block;float:left"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Accident Insurance</h2>The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the <a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan.Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the Education Act, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to <a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Reliable Life Insurance Company</a> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at <a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.insuremykids.com</a>.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Human Development & Sexual Health </h2>Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</a><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Creed-based Accommodations</h2>LDSB is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes acceptance and protects freedom of creed for all individuals. This Administrative Procedure stipulates the process of requesting creed-based accommodation. LDSB will take all reasonable steps to ensure freedom of creed-based beliefs and practices consistent with the Code. It is expected that students and their families will help the Board to understand their creed-related needs and will work with the Board and its schools to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Should your student require a creed-based accommodation, please reach out to the school to set up a time to meet and complete <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/4f50cb67-cdc1-57d7-9cb8-76a6f4afedc1/Form%20106A%20Creed-based%20Accommodation%20Request%20form.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</a>. More information can be found <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8f726e14-6105-5139-95d9-91f87f31daec/AP%20106%20Creed-Based%20Accommodation.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</h2><img src="/images/dbeba4e5-7cc5-4ddc-882c-ee02db48167d" alt="Kingston Police" width="161" height="72" style="width:161px;height:72px;display:inline-block;float:right">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening, beforehand.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Self-Identification</h2><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/007a/thumb-c233c40d315c546286fed2c9a73b786d.png" alt="" width="151" height="121" style="border:0px;boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:121px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:151px;float:left">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) invites students to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify as Indigenous. Elementary and secondary students with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry can self-identify <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</h2>There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</li></ul>**Always enter "lates" as a full day even if the child will only be absent for half a day. It will adjust automatically once the student arrives. For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.<iframe data-lexical-video-id="IW205rwkYsc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IW205rwkYsc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Resources for Families</h2><img src="/images/69fb0ab2-f6a1-470e-8aaf-04cc8a31a9fa" alt="mental health" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/e9316f99-fe64-4ea9-8d65-bd957fb9a262" alt="letter to families" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9e958665-0161-4dfd-a6de-1c281f909784" alt="Dental Hygiene Clinics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/78f0be43-cc65-4af0-97ed-96ade286aa0c" alt="Maltby Centre" width="431" height="654" style="width:431px;height:654px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/dd603c0b-e928-4d06-a131-f9cc795545db" alt="Kids Help Phone" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</h2><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</a>!<img src="/images/e43432c1-5b86-481e-ab82-825ad3f9b870" alt="Bear wear" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</h2><img src="/images/81087f4b-80c9-424a-bf86-b64ca73e0a38" alt="early on logo new" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</a><img src="/images/89e431f1-13a1-45e5-b9b4-80eefe693403" alt="earlyonfeb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr> <img src="/images/7aaf1dec-b56f-40b5-bc75-a94ea6545710" alt="Human rights Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2>

2026-02-22 15:49:40.13 +0000 UTC

Bayridge Bulletin - Feb. 16, 2026

<img src="/images/30e98ff8-decd-4d3b-9938-985691bb6d8a" alt="VDay" width="276" height="347" style="width:276px;height:347px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Dear Families, </h2>We hope you had a great Family Day weekend and Valentine's Day! Only a four day week ahead.Last week was filled with a primary math morning, Valentine's day dances, and a full week of learning! This week, we have a School Advisory Council Meeting on February 18th at 5:30 pm in Room 2 at Bayridge PS - all BPS caregivers are welcome! Report cards and communication of learning reports went home on Friday, February 13th. Please reach out to your student's teacher directly about reports this week if you would like a follow up conversation. According to the Growing Success Ministry document, an A (level 4) means above provincial standards, a B (level 3) means at provincial standard, a C (level 2) means approaching provincial standard, and a D (level 1) means significantly below provincial standard. Students with modified academic goals and alternate goals received a copy of their IEP with their report, while others received an attendance letter and/or IPRC review waivers. Madame Alicia Bacile is currently on leave and is expected to return in early April. If you have questions regarding report cards, we kindly ask that you hold those inquiries until her return, at which time she will be happy to follow up with you directly. We will be hiring for her position this week; in the meantime, Mr. Andrew Hilton has been teaching the classes. Ms. Megan Richmond is still accessible via email should the Grade 4 families need to reach out to her regarding report cards. LESAA has scheduled both our girls and boys senior basketball tournaments on February 17th. Mr. Fields-Young and Mr. Andrew will be supervising students - thank you for providing this opportunity for our students. Permission form are live on School Day! On Tuesday, February 17th and Wednesday, February 18th there will be dental screening visits to Bayridge PS. Dental screening involves a quick look inside the mouths of students in Junior and Senior Kindergarten, Grade 2 and Grade 7, as well as some students identified as having a dental problem in previous years. The screening is in accordance with Ontario Regulation 570 School Health Services and Programs under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. A no-touch technique is used where the hands of the dental hygienist do not touch the child’s mouth. A new sterile mirror is used for each student. The goal of dental screening is to reduce the incidence of dental disease through early detection. As per the Oral Health Protocol (2021), the family is contacted if visible decay is observed. A dental treatment plan is supported, including enrolment in Healthy Smiles Ontario (when eligible).We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. 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This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:  ✅ balanced device use ✅ vaping ✅ body image ✅ anxiety The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance. 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Mrs. Carroll, our office administrator, takes her lunch from 12-1 pm each day. A reminder that staff have 48 hours to respond to emails and phone calls. If you need immediate assistance, please call and speak to someone directly. Sometimes, the cold weather requires schools to keep students indoors for recess. For more information on how to stay healthy during extreme cold, please visit the<a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/extreme-temperatures.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Extreme Temperatures page</a> on the KFL&A website. We kindly ask families to help students come to school dressed appropriately for the conditions. We have many students in -20 and colder come to school without appropriate winter gear! Students go outside for recess whenever it is safe to do so, and being prepared with weather-appropriate clothing-such as coats, hats, gloves, winter boots, scarves, etc. helps ensure they can play comfortably, safely, and stay healthy. Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.On an inclement weather day, when your student cannot make it to school because TriBoard transportation is cancelled, students can still engage in learning activities at home to keep the continuity of learning going. These activities may include: Literacy<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Respond to a reading prompt (written, drawn, or audio recorded) or journal</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Create a short story, poem, or comic</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Practice spelling or vocabulary through word sorts or games</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Record a read-aloud or retell a story in their own words</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Complete a simple writing prompt (opinion, narrative, or reflection)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Log on to Lexia or Epic Books to read to yourself or a furry friend, sibling, and/or adult</li></ul>Mathematics<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Practice math facts using online platforms or flashcards or fluency strategies learned at school</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Solve real-life math problems (e.g., measuring ingredients, telling time, budgeting with pretend money)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Play math games or puzzles (Sudoku, number riddles, logic games)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Create and solve their own math problems or log on to Knowledgehook</li></ul>Science<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Observe and document the weather or seasonal changes</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Conduct a simple at-home experiment (sink or float, plant growth, shadows)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Watch an assigned science video and respond with a drawing or short explanation</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Explore nature outdoors and record observations</li></ul>Social Studies<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Create a map of their home or neighbourhood</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Research a community helper or historical figure</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Interview a family member and share what they learned</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Reflect on daily routines and responsibilities</li></ul>Visual Arts<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Draw, paint, or build a model related to a learning topic</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Create music using household items</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Design a poster or infographic showing learning from the day</li></ul>Physical & Social-Emotional Learning<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Follow a guided movement or yoga video</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Set and reflect on a personal goal for the day</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Complete a mindfulness or gratitude activity</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Help with age-appropriate responsibilities at home and reflect on the experience</li></ul>Please do not park in the bus lane during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">after 8:40 am </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">after 3:15 pm</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">between 12:30-1:00 pm</li></ul>Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety.  We ask that special personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home. While we understand how comforting or exciting these items can be, they are easily lost or misplaced during the busy school day. We want to avoid upset students or missing belongings, so please help us by keeping these special items safe at home.Only service dogs are allowed on school property - this is standard practice across the Limestone District School Board in order to keep you, your dog, and staff and students safe. Owners with dogs without visible identification will be asked to leave school property. Thank you for your understanding.We look forward to a great week! Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team<img src="/images/69fb0ab2-f6a1-470e-8aaf-04cc8a31a9fa" alt="mental health" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/d4d2ad79-ac86-4f37-a0e4-e1255d1ae341" alt="bgc" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> We have four classes (Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Quaresma, Ms. Ketcheson, and Mrs. Nada's classes) participating in BGC (Boys & Girls Club) group mentoring. These sessions will run weekly for 8 weeks and permission forms are LIVE on School Day. We did send out permission forms again as we had a glitch with School Day last week! Grade 3/4 class: Sportsmanship, Tuesdays Grade 4 class : Sportsmanship, Wednesdays Grade 5/6 class: Healthy Relationships, Thursdays Grade 3 class: Fundamentals of Mental Health, Fridays More information can be found <a href="https://www.bgcsoutheast.ca/programs/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>!<hr><img src="/images/99fea139-d8af-433c-8e5f-5bb28866810d" alt="Monique Gray Smith" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Shé:kon, I am writing to inform you of an upcoming community event: Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith, taking place on March 12, 2026, at Queen’s University.This special evening is led by the Limestone District School Board Indigenous Education Team in partnership with the Limestone Learning Foundation and Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education.We are pleased to welcome Monique Gray Smith, who will provide an in-person public talk inspired by her book, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults, an adaptation of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.This gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, and connection to land and one another.We look forward to seeing you then! Liv RondeauVice-Principal of Indigenous Education<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN!</h2>Kindergarten registration is now underway at elementary schools across the district! We can't wait to welcome you to Bayridge PS for Kindergarten!<img src="/images/6ac44972-f017-4789-a35d-aa743e5698dc" alt="Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">HELP END PARKING LOT CONGESTION! </h3><img src="/images/d26ec323-8401-4cd8-96a3-1cf8d93fe8d1" alt="Parking Lot " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</h2><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Lunchbox Lunch Program</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</li></ul>You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Orders are due by noon on Sunday. Please create an account and explore the <a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> site now - there is no obligation to order. <hr><img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2" alt="This Week" width="236" height="229" style="width:236px;height:229px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Monday, February 16: </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Family Day - no school for staff and students </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Tuesday, February 17 (Day 5): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Lunar New Year </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Dental Screening JK, SK Gr. 2 & 7</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Senior Girls Basketball Practice @ 1:05 pm </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Basketball Tournaments - Boys & Girls w/ Mr. Fields-Young & Mr. Andrew </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Wednesday, February 18 (Day 1):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Ramadan / Ash Wednesday </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Dental Screening JK, SK Gr. 2 & 7</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">PALS Meeting @ 1:05 pm in the gym - running shoes required </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Art Club 1:05-1:45 in the LC</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">BGC to Grade 4 (first block) </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">SAC Meeting @ 5:30 pm - Room 2 </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Thursday, February 19 (Day 2):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Friday, February 20 (Day 3): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">BPS Spirit Wear and/or BPS colours (blue and green)!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">BCG to Grade 3 (first block) </li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Bollywood for Grades 4-8: February 24th</h2>As part of our ongoing commitment to affirm, empower, and embrace diverse identities, and to ensure inclusivity and equity through meaningful engagement, we reviewed LDSB student survey data for Grades 4–8.Using this data, we identified elementary schools with higher populations of students who selected the following identity factors: Hindu religion, Indian ethnicity, languages spoken (Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati), and South Asian descent. Our school was one of the identified sites.Dance 'N Culture will be visiting Bayridge PS for the day on February 24th to offer Bollywood workshops to our students in Grades 4-8. Teachers have been provided with checklists for the workshops which will be used for student assessment for dance in term 2, as well as other learning resources. We look forward to welcoming Dance 'N Culture to our school to enjoy a fun-filled day of dance! <img src="/images/45e96e90-41f7-4d4b-89c1-36431b917f87" alt="Bollywood" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Coming Up</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">February </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">February 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">February 24: Bollywood with Shivani (Dance 'N Culture) for Grades 4-8</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">February 25: Pink Shirt Day </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">March</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March 1: Pesach/Passover</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">March 2: Purim </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">March 4: Holi / Treasure Island Performance @ FSS (Travers & Fields-Young)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">March 5: BPS Gould Lake Winter Day (Quaresma & Travers) </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">March 12: SAC Art Show </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">March 20: Eid-ul-Fitr</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">March 21: Naw-Ruz (Baha'i) / Nowruz (Ismaili)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">April</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">April 1: Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">April 13 & 14: Rocks & Rings Curling </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">April 14: Vaisakhi</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">May</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">May 6: Virtual Celebration of Dance </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">May 25: Grade 8 Graduation Photos - Edge Imaging </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">May 29: PA Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">June</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</li></ul><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </h2> <img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Chair: Kristy Kuhn </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Treasurer: Jenn Nguyen </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Secretary: Kayla Mae Primeau</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Fundraising Coordinator: Zrinka Vukadinovic</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Divisional Representatives: Lindsay Hanna (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">PIC Representative: Meg Redmond</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Members-At-Large: Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Anyone who is part of our Bayridge PS family as a caregiver is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. The next SAC Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 18th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. </h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">SAC Dates: </h3>All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm. <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">February 18</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">March 11</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">April 15</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">May 13</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">June 10</li></ul><img src="/images/f4207043-9752-42f8-afb4-1d9947168bd6" alt="YGK Play" width="177" height="197" style="width:177px;height:197px;display:inline-block">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of Play Gaming & Entertainment, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is in need of 8-10  new volunteer members! Your commitment to the Bingo Team involves a brief online training, 2-hour shifts as often as you can be involved but ideally 2-4 shifts over the next 7 months. The contract year for bingo, is April 1 - March 31st the following year. Our Bingo shifts range from Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sundays between 12 pm and 10 pm. Please connect with Kristen Collins at collinskd@limestone.on.ca if you are interested in joining the team! The financial support (shares) from bingo supports the purchase of technology, the cost of bus transportation, field trip expens important school-wide events, and so much more at BPS. We thank you in advance for your support and time.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">BPS Fundraiser! </h2><img src="/images/d5965cad-100b-408e-994a-3bd33ac7555e" alt="School Fundraiser " width="501" height="645" style="width:501px;height:645px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Timetable - Balanced Day </h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:50-9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Supervision on the Yards</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Morning Bell Rings</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05-10:45 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:45-11:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:05-11:25 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Nutrition Break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:25-1:05 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:05-1:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:25-1:45 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Nutrition Break </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:45-3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Teaching Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Support Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Custodial Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Administrative Staff</th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nicole Stone Kristen CollinsNariy MoscropAllison Huntley Cindy Marshall June CottonAmy Hart Christina Quaresma Jessica KetchesonMeagan AkeySumi Nada Eddy TraversJacob Fields-Young Marc Wolsey Alana OverveldeVacancy Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Suhkvinder KaurEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Keerthiga Dhandipani Yogi JayaramanJana BironArti ChauhanCarlo ConnovanEsperance Nshimirimana Ella Price Stephanie McKinnon April Miner Sabrina Hossain </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Michel CoreaChris KleinThomas Wolfe</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Emily StephenCarey Lynn AsselstineErin Carroll</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Messages from KFL&A: </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Illness</h3><img src="/images/e13e9499-e552-4b1b-84fe-bd5af4dee71b" alt="Sick2" width="494" height="645" style="width:494px;height:645px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/c6bf807a-da4d-4201-9580-2910cbf19573" alt="Flu" width="498" height="741" style="width:498px;height:741px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Glasses</h3><img src="/images/ee6efcc2-8459-4cc9-896d-c09f14b739fb" alt="Glasses" width="446" height="558" style="width:446px;height:558px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Getting to School Safely</h3><img src="/images/b1ce98b8-0279-4989-a7d0-b1643b9ac275" alt="Being Active" width="470" height="606" style="width:470px;height:606px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Concussion Information: </h2>Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/ed367aa6-75d4-595c-b2df-8517c9f79680/Form%20142-2%20Concussion%20Protocol%20Flow%20Chart.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. LDSB is committed to helping all students succeed and lead safe, healthy, and active lives. As part of its commitment to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, the Ministry of Education supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training in schools through legislation, policy, and resources. Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> for more information on the LDSB website. The office calls home for all students who have a head injury/suspected concussion. If a student has one or more symptoms of a concussion they are given an orange bracelet are will not particiapte in physical activity (i.e., physical education, DPA, recess) until cleared (signed off) by a caregiver and/or medical professional. We encourage all students with symptoms of a concussion to be picked up from school and monitored by a caregiver and assessed by a medical professional. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phones in Schools</h2><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left">We encourage students and families to use the office phones whenever possible, if they need to contact each other throughout the school day. However, we understand that there are certain circumstances in which a cell phone may be deemed necessary.When can students use a mobile device: If a student is in Grade 6 and below, they can bring a mobile device to school but will only be able to use it before and after school.If a student is in Grades 7-12, they must keep their personal mobile devices stored out of sight (i.e., in the teacher's locked closet) and either powered off or set to silent mode during instructional time, except when an educator grants explicit permission for use under the specified circumstances.What parents/caregivers can do: You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Read <a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore <a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/problem-gambling--technology-use-treatment" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </a>services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore<a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">School Mental Health Ontario</a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a>resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Clothing</h2>The Limestone District School Board is committed to upholding human rights and creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible school climate that ensures all students and staff feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/58a80fa0-9ac3-5d41-8066-b494d53b475a/AP%20352%20Student%20Clothing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</a> has been updated to reflect this commitment.The Student Clothing Administrative Procedure will be applied in a fair and consistent way throughout schools in the LDSB in an effort to respect student clothing decisions within parameters and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.<img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Prevalent Medical Conditions</h2>We still have many outstanding Medical Plans of Care for students who have been identified in our Aspen database as requiring medical support at school. In order to make sure we are able to support the needs of your student, we ask that you complete the appropriate medical forms that are applicable to your student. <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Plans of Care:</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Form 311 (B, C, D, E) is the Plan of Care, which is required by all students with Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma and / or Anaphylaxis. Please make sure to fill out the correct form(s) for your student’s medical condition. This is a fillable PDF document, which you can fill out online or print and complete and email back to the school email: <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-A General POC</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Supplemental Forms:</h3>Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A1 is the Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication. If your child requires medication during school hours, this form MUST BE completed and signed by the physician. Please have the physician email it directly to the school at <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes. In accordance with Limestone District School Board Policy, students at risk for anaphylactic reaction, and have prescribed epi-pens, are always to carry an epi-pen on their person. Please ensure that your student has his/her epi-pen with them and readily available to staff when they are at school. We store the second epi-pen at the main office.</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </li></ul>No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.We are here to support students with medical conditions and paperwork to ensure your student can fully access school in a safe, accepting, and healthy learning environment that fully supports their well-being.<img src="/images/403e06af-a124-42b5-a9b5-dd003fe67a58" alt="No nuts" width="316" height="366" style="width:316px;height:366px;display:inline-block">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. <hr><img src="/images/cc389f96-f08f-4b87-a4ac-84522155dd42" alt="Student insurance" width="299" height="111" style="width:299px;height:111px;display:inline-block;float:left"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Accident Insurance</h2>The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the <a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan.Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the Education Act, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to <a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Reliable Life Insurance Company</a> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at <a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.insuremykids.com</a>.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Human Development & Sexual Health </h2>Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</a><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Creed-based Accommodations</h2>LDSB is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes acceptance and protects freedom of creed for all individuals. This Administrative Procedure stipulates the process of requesting creed-based accommodation. LDSB will take all reasonable steps to ensure freedom of creed-based beliefs and practices consistent with the Code. It is expected that students and their families will help the Board to understand their creed-related needs and will work with the Board and its schools to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Should your student require a creed-based accommodation, please reach out to the school to set up a time to meet and complete <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/4f50cb67-cdc1-57d7-9cb8-76a6f4afedc1/Form%20106A%20Creed-based%20Accommodation%20Request%20form.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</a>. More information can be found <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8f726e14-6105-5139-95d9-91f87f31daec/AP%20106%20Creed-Based%20Accommodation.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</h2><img src="/images/dbeba4e5-7cc5-4ddc-882c-ee02db48167d" alt="Kingston Police" width="161" height="72" style="width:161px;height:72px;display:inline-block;float:right">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening, beforehand.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Self-Identification</h2><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/007a/thumb-c233c40d315c546286fed2c9a73b786d.png" alt="" width="151" height="121" style="border:0px;boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:121px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:151px;float:left">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) invites students to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify as Indigenous. Elementary and secondary students with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry can self-identify <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</h2>There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</li></ul>**Always enter "lates" as a full day even if the child will only be absent for half a day. It will adjust automatically once the student arrives. For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.<iframe data-lexical-video-id="IW205rwkYsc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IW205rwkYsc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Resources for Families</h2> <img src="/images/e9316f99-fe64-4ea9-8d65-bd957fb9a262" alt="letter to families" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9e958665-0161-4dfd-a6de-1c281f909784" alt="Dental Hygiene Clinics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/78f0be43-cc65-4af0-97ed-96ade286aa0c" alt="Maltby Centre" width="431" height="654" style="width:431px;height:654px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/dd603c0b-e928-4d06-a131-f9cc795545db" alt="Kids Help Phone" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</h2><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</a>!<img src="/images/e43432c1-5b86-481e-ab82-825ad3f9b870" alt="Bear wear" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</h2><img src="/images/81087f4b-80c9-424a-bf86-b64ca73e0a38" alt="early on logo new" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</a><img src="/images/89e431f1-13a1-45e5-b9b4-80eefe693403" alt="earlyonfeb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr> <img src="/images/7aaf1dec-b56f-40b5-bc75-a94ea6545710" alt="Human rights Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2>

2026-02-13 23:59:36.585 +0000 UTC

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Limestone District School Board Welcomes 2026–2027 Student Trustees

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.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:<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Audrey Bateman – Rural Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee Bateman: 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!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Victoria McCourt – Indigenous Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee McCourt: 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. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Mathew Katz – Urban Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee Katz: 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.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.<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">

2026-03-04 14:48:09.694 +0000 UTC

Limestone DSB Schools to Participate in Kingston Community Climate Action Fund FoodCycler Project

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.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. <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">Learn more about the project and ways to contribute on the City of Kingston website</a>.

2026-03-02 16:34:35.541 +0000 UTC

Message from the Director - February 20, 2026

Dear Families,I hope everyone had a good, short week following the Family Day Weekend. We have had a small taste of warmer weather recently, though we know there may still be more winter days to come. As we head toward the end of February, I would like to share a few updates with Limestone families:2026-2027 School Year CalendarThank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar Survey. Approximately 3,700 responses were submitted from families, staff, and community members. We appreciate your time and providing the feedback.As shared previously, the school year calendar for 2026-2027 presents unique challenges, with Labour Day falling unusually late on September 7, and Easter occurring just four days after March Break. Across all three school boards (Limestone DSB, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB, and Hastings and Prince Edward County DSB) Option 1 was the preferred choice, and Option 2 ranked second and third, with only marginal differences in support.Following further review of the potential calendars, and considering potential financial implications, it was determined that implementing Option 1 would create additional costs for all three boards. Given that Option 2 very closely aligns with Option 1, differing by only one day and without the associated financial implications, all three boards supported Option 2, with the school year starting September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students on September 2.At Wednesday night’s Board Meeting, the Limestone Board of Trustees approved <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/375540e1-d8af-4e1c-a856-7035ab3f1e4b/2026-2027-School-Year-Calendar-Final.pdf" class="editor-link">Option 2 for the 2026-2027 school year calendar</a>, and this calendar will be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval.You Are Invited: Community Event: An Evening with Monique Gray Smith, Author of Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults – March 12, 2026Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to a free in-person evening with author Monique Gray Smith. This special event will bring our community together to learn about care, reciprocity, connection to the land, and connection to one another.  Date: March 12, 2026 Time:   6:30 p.m. - Vendors and refreshments                6:45 p.m. - Doors open                7:00 p.m. - Speaker begins Location: Queen's University, Duncan McArthur Hall, 511 Union St., KingstonLight refreshments will be provided, and the first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of her book. <a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent" class="editor-link">Registration is required</a>. Please <a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent" class="editor-link">register online</a> in advance — we look forward to seeing you there!This event has been made possible with the support of the Limestone Learning Foundation, Queen’s University Faculty of Education, and the Limestone District School Board.2026-2027 Virtual School SurveyFamilies interested in enrolling their students in virtual school for the 2026-2027 school year should complete the <a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link">Virtual School Survey.</a> This helps with early planning for the next school year. This virtual school survey is not for registration and families will need to <a href="mailto:virtualk8@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link">contact Elementary Virtual School to officially register their students for next year</a>. If you have more than one student interested, please complete the survey for each student. The survey will remain open until Friday, March 13, 2026. Families can <a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link">access the survey online</a>. If you require a printed survey, please contact Principal <a href="mailto:myerskm@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link">Kate Myers by e-mail</a>.                <a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link">Access the survey online.</a>Ministry and Board Resources for Math and LiteracyThere are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</a> to learn more. Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement in Limestone school communities. We truly value the strong partnership we share with families and look forward to the second half of the 2025-2026 school year continuing positively for students, families, and staff.Krishna BurraDirector of Education

2026-02-20 21:00:23.337 +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.