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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

Bayridge Bulletin - Feb. 8, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">FAMILY DAY: FEBRUARY 16th</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS</h3><img src="/images/81a97800-8473-4b10-a156-a4d69830e0dc" alt="Snow Over It Elementary Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Dear Families, </h2>Brrrrr...it was a chilly winter weekend - we hope you bundled up!Our office hours have changed to 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. A huge thank you to our amazing SAC for planning and running the Happy Hearts Dance last week. It was nice to see so many families dancing and playing board games, taking photos at the photo booth, getting their faces painted, and purchasing items from the canteen in support of student resources. And...Diamond Productions DJ played some stellar tunes! Overall, it was a great night! We are looking forward to the SAC's next event in March. Congratulations to the students who participated in the co-ed ball hockey tournament last week. The Grade 4-6 students made it to the semi-finals - way to go, Bears! A huge thank you to Mrs. Huntley for coaching and for families to transporting their families to and from the tournament!Report cards and communication of learning reports will be going home on Friday, February 13th. Please reach out to your student's teacher directly about reports this week or once reports are received. 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 will receive a copy of their IEP with their report. Some reports may also include attendance letters and IPRC review waivers. There will be primary and junior/intermediate dances on Friday, February 13th run by our intermediate students. There will be a cash canteen for junior/intermediate students with all money raised going to the Grade 8 graduation. 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 forms will be live on School Day soon! A friendly reminder that Monday, February 16th is Family Day which means no school for staff or students. Enjoy time together! Our family newsletter will be sent out on Monday, February 16 @ 5 pm (instead of Sunday). 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).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;">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 9 (Day 5): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Chess Club AM Recess in the LC</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Senior Boys Basketball Practice @ 1:05 pm</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Tuesday, February 10 (Day 1): </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">Senior Girls Basketball Practice @ 1:05 pm </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Wednesday, February 11 (Day 2):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan - 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">Art Club 1:05-1:45 in the LC</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">Senior Boys Basketball Practice @ 3:30 pm</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Thursday, February 12 (Day 3):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Student Council Meeting @ 10:45 am (LC) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Chess Club PM Recess in the LC </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Senior Girls Home Basketball Game vs . Lasalle Intermediate (B Team) - 3:45- 4:30 pm</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Friday, February 13 (Day 4): </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">Term 1 Report Cards/Communication of Learning Home to Families</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">February </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Family 16: Family Day - No school for staff or students </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">February 17: Lunar New Year / Dental Screening JK, SK Gr. 2 & 7 / Senior Girls & Boys Basketball Tournaments</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">February 18: Ramadan / Ash Wednesday / Dental Screening JK, SK Gr. 2 & 7 / SAC Meeting 5:30-7 pm in Room 2</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">February 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day </li><li value="5" 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 Planet 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 OverveldeAlicia Bacile Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Suhkvinder KaurCameron DucharmeEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Keerthiga Dhandipani Rawan SawanYogi JayaramanEmma ElyeaJana BironArti ChauhanCarlo Connovan 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">Vaccines</h3><img src="/images/c4b48ebf-9089-44bf-898e-e3f254ae608a" alt="age immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;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">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">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">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">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">Resources for Families</h2><img src="/images/d97ec64c-71a3-4b2d-a858-2eb1fb7574f2" alt="oral language " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/c2a31b0d-6637-4583-9703-e32ab17142c5" alt="maltby" 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>

2026-02-08 20:17:12.422 +0000 UTC

Bayridge Bulletin - Feb. 1, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">SAVE THE DATE: SAC'S HAPPY HEARTS DANCE</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">FEB. 4 (5-7 PM) @ BPS</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">CASH OR CARD ACCEPTED</h3><img src="/images/a6cd14df-e5f9-4e79-acdf-0f1a755aaba3" alt="SAC Dance" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Dear Families, </h2>This winter sure is keeping us on our toes: from bus cancellations, to school closures, to windchill warnings, we have seen it all! Yet, that doesn't stop us from all of the learning and fun at Bayridge Public School! 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 for some or 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 neighborhood</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>We look forward to seeing our families this Wednesday, February 4th from 5-7 pm at Bayridge PS for SAC's Happy Hearts Dance. The dance is $2 per person, with a DJ, and a card and cash canteen. All students must be accompanied by an adult upon entrance. We can't wait to see you then! Wishing Ms. Megan Richmond all the best at Winston Churchill Public School in Grade 3. It has been a pleasure having Ms. Richmond fill in as a long-term occasional teacher in Mrs. Ketcheson's absence. We look forward to welcoming back Mrs. Jessica Ketcheson to Grade 4 on a full-time basis beginning February 2nd!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><img src="/images/f33a6cbc-d2ca-43ae-b03b-6a5c6125379b" alt="ball hockey" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Attention Ball Hockey Players/Parents/Guardians:</h2>Here are a few logistics/notes about Tuesday:<ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">The tournament convenors are committed to remaining on-time and on-schedule. Our first game is at 9 am and they will start without us. Students must meet Ms. Huntley no later than 8:30 to be ready to go and get warmed up. A truck horn will indicate the start of games, the end of games, and half-time. </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">A reminder that the weather is projected at this point to be clear, but cold. With temps as low as -16. Students should dress warmly and bring a change of clothes if possible. Space in the hall upstairs in the arena will be available for teams to warm up, and tables and chairs will be set up. This space is not supervised and students should not leave personal possessions or valuables in this space.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Indoors at the arena, the canteen will be operating offering coffee, hot chocolate, treats, and some hot items. Bathrooms are also available indoors.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">All teams are guaranteed 3 games. Our last guaranteed game ends at 12:10. If we do not make the playoffs, you are able to head out at this time. If we are in the playoffs, students will need to stay for as long as we continue to win. The latest pick up is 3 pm. </li></ol>Finally, in the event that buses are cancelled on Tuesday, the 'snow date' is Wednesday, February 4th. We do not have another date beyond this one, so if we get that unlucky there will be a follow up with the convenors determining what the plan is.I look forward to seeing you there.Mrs. A. Huntley (Teacher/Coach)<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">KINGSTON'S BALL HOCKEY LEAGUE INFORMATION</h3><img src="/images/96a270b4-bda9-4a8c-b70b-44fd1868a0f1" alt="ball hockey 2" 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"><img src="/images/b4c12179-12f3-4c03-a184-2172c6b5fa0a" alt="Ground hog day" width="523" height="522" style="width:523px;height:522px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/5ce3515e-cd11-4ce8-ac06-de54ddabe249" alt="Black History Month 2026" width="503" height="624" style="width:503px;height:624px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Monday, February 2 (Day 5): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Groundhog Day!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Term 2 Begins </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Chess Club AM Recess in the LC</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Senior Boys Basketball Practice @ 1:05 pm</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Tuesday, February 3 (Day 1): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Ball Hockey Tournament 8:30-3 pm (Cataraqui Arena Parking Lot) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Senior Girls Basketball Practice @ 1:05 pm </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Wednesday, February 4 (Day 2):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Winter Walk Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Art Club 1:05-1:45 in the LC</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">PALS Meeting @ 1:05 pm (gym) </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Senior Boys Basketball Practice @ 3:30 pm</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">SAC's Happy Hearts Dance - 5-7 pm (@ BPS)</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">Black History Month Opening Ceremony</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Thursday, February 5 (Day 3):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Chess Club PM Recess in the LC </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Senior Girls Basketball Practice @ 3:30 pm </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Friday, February 6 (Day 4): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">BPS Spirit Wear and/or BPS colours (blue and green)!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day</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">FAMILY DAY: FEBRUARY 16th - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS</h3><img src="/images/81a97800-8473-4b10-a156-a4d69830e0dc" alt="Snow Over It Elementary Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">February </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">February 13: Term 1 Reports & COLs Home to Families </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Family 16: Family Day - No school for staff or students </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">February 17: Lunar New Year </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">February 18: Ramadan / Ash Wednesday / SAC Meeting 5:30-7 pm in Room 2</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">February 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day </li><li value="6" 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 </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 OverveldeAlicia Bacile Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Suhkvinder KaurCameron DucharmeEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Keerthiga Dhandipani Rawan SawanYogi JayaramanEmma ElyeaJana BironArti ChauhanCarlo Connovan 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">Vaccines</h3><img src="/images/c4b48ebf-9089-44bf-898e-e3f254ae608a" alt="age immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;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">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">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">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">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">Resources for Families</h2><img src="/images/d97ec64c-71a3-4b2d-a858-2eb1fb7574f2" alt="oral language " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/c2a31b0d-6637-4583-9703-e32ab17142c5" alt="maltby" 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>

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You're Invited: Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith

We’re pleased to invite you to Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Queen’s University.Made possible through the support of the Limestone Learning Foundation, and in partnership with the Limestone District School Board’s Indigenous Education team and Queen’s University Faculty of Education, this special evening brings internationally respected Indigenous author and educator Monique Gray Smith to Kingston.This community gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, connection to the land, and one another.📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m. – Vendors & refreshments,  6:45 p.m. – Doors open, 7:00 p.m. – Speaker begins Location: Duncan McArthur Hall, Queen’s University🎟️ Cost: Free and open to the community👉 Please register so we can plan accordingly:🔗 <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvgpwxCdY7mdCk6aI-vlX0-lUODlUSTVBQ1lFTDBSREdRMzdHM0xQVU45UC4u&route=shorturl" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent</a>📘 Bonus: The first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of the book! A book sale and signing will follow the keynote. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of learning and connection.<img src="/images/09940711-f5f2-4097-b0d4-166fdf9e8b6d" alt="2026 02 12 Monique Gray Smith Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

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Message to Families - February 11, 2026

Dear Families, The Limestone District School Board is deeply saddened to learn of the horrific events that took place yesterday impacting a school and community in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.  No words can adequately express our condolences to those affected. Our hearts are with the students, families, and community members who have been directly impacted by this awful event. While there are many national and international events that affect people on a daily or weekly basis, events impacting schools have an impact on everyone attached to schools and education. Significant events like these, that are in the public eye and heavily featured on news and social media, can have an impact on students and families in different ways. These impacts may look different for each person and be impacted by their source(s) of information and/or media coverage. We are here to offer support. The board’s Educational Services team is available to support students and families as needed. Educational Services has prepared the following tips to help families support students during this time: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Recognize that students may become concerned that something bad will happen to themselves, family, or friends. Explain that safety measures are in place and reassure them that you and other adults will take care of them. </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">If your student is not focused on what happened, avoid dwelling on it or having detailed adult conversations in front of younger students. However, be available to answer questions to the best of your ability. Young students may not be able to express themselves verbally. Pay attention to changes in their behaviour or social interactions. </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">For some, limiting exposure to media coverage or other sources of information may be important, particularly when social media platforms contain significant amounts of misinformation or disinformation. Images of a horrific event can become overwhelming, especially if watched repetitively. Young students may not be able to distinguish between images on television or their screen, and their personal reality. For older students who choose to watch the news or scroll social media stories related to the event, be available to discuss what they see and to help put it into perspective. </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Be aware of your own needs. Do not ignore your own feelings of anxiety and concern or anger. Talking to friends, family members, and mental health counsellors can help. You will be better able to support others if you can express your own emotions in a productive manner. </li></ul>In addition, community supports and resources are available:  <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F5dtj2RpKyWZVMFip7eilAg~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FAhbXHyCLOOtfzcyagEZuGKPLbV5K-tlSWExqTmCL9-NVHVXd5eNYIKPxB8LGeEHouRZa2lvNZ1rO5TreJ7ri-UP7lxBJGi8V600JPmsZCBQkGsmS2uYlqi57IsFtWQki4gqwYIYAWuGuphCTy3wTmUSdDqaCRDgUxId5Uo6sZ2R_Gd8xfoLplCx5s2_bp68vOlgOv7CA2h3n9lyUcaj26A~~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884292586%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qfUtl3ogntDAI3yxWjmDmIvm79eSfhc0xUDxYtAllIk%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/5dtj2RpKyWZVMFip7eilAg~~/AAAAARA~/AhbXHyCLOOtfzcyagEZuGKPLbV5K-tlSWExqTmCL9-NVHVXd5eNYIKPxB8LGeEHouRZa2lvNZ1rO5TreJ7ri-UP7lxBJGi8V600JPmsZCBQkGsmS2uYlqi57IsFtWQki4gqwYIYAWuGuphCTy3wTmUSdDqaCRDgUxId5Uo6sZ2R_Gd8xfoLplCx5s2_bp68vOlgOv7CA2h3n9lyUcaj26A~~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO): Noticing mental health concerns for your child (available in multiple languages).</a> </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FsGaKSHHdGG8SUiGKz0wycA~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfF10_692oyb2YdpPnGy3Q4XV6o3Mk67DwV5Tqn3UlvMyZsmhfOnNBKorxt8Mh8kf3FDVQPjqQpY6DERBy4OAqUCK7S7FnlRLgn_LV8oHPlXWyOzqWQhHhMs4wYeeA5jP7TRNn5yo_wplUeQLt8H-9TxadhgDxh7YXcS2EaYZ34wA230Yv8qLBX7xFwFj6yoNposKTqEfR160-lfZbXLJR-qpRqfiZ0x3j3Z1RD6Ed5Q~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884323230%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HcQCVcNrn7fz%2Fd3Bxo%2BMhUIHlGVBubuVsMOqKNtjdCY%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/sGaKSHHdGG8SUiGKz0wycA~~/AAAAARA~/fF10_692oyb2YdpPnGy3Q4XV6o3Mk67DwV5Tqn3UlvMyZsmhfOnNBKorxt8Mh8kf3FDVQPjqQpY6DERBy4OAqUCK7S7FnlRLgn_LV8oHPlXWyOzqWQhHhMs4wYeeA5jP7TRNn5yo_wplUeQLt8H-9TxadhgDxh7YXcS2EaYZ34wA230Yv8qLBX7xFwFj6yoNposKTqEfR160-lfZbXLJR-qpRqfiZ0x3j3Z1RD6Ed5Q~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">SMHO: Help me understand - Talking with your child about mental health</a> </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FB-rUGjR_ntoPgfTuv4IxDw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FGOPsHpRkdN8JRwFaB_44rvlvO2Wd68Qjl-QA1-H3CkYvc6KxCOMxzrUNdE02hQfB7LyLqAOW96jpWnyoI3Gj3RRzqUjzGjKbgXD-64VVvzYUWzyeSueuY0Cfpqa1KPkGUpHDp_B_O44DqTr4HmyGmv31Yfwv-8sOkxthyTC6IHc~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884342394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=m9mEfYyan7f5ApKOq2M3EKtkirEFAW75tMfTEPvHiZM%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/B-rUGjR_ntoPgfTuv4IxDw~~/AAAAARA~/GOPsHpRkdN8JRwFaB_44rvlvO2Wd68Qjl-QA1-H3CkYvc6KxCOMxzrUNdE02hQfB7LyLqAOW96jpWnyoI3Gj3RRzqUjzGjKbgXD-64VVvzYUWzyeSueuY0Cfpqa1KPkGUpHDp_B_O44DqTr4HmyGmv31Yfwv-8sOkxthyTC6IHc~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">MediaSmarts: Talking to kids about the news</a> </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FPpJyaOfrMZI5jxlmAY1AuA~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FutqsihRUAlNFqHS6i0_r2eWrq9k46bXvJGBcg9iKBpfLwvkzu0rrHfDAgIx4YjsPQaxM6sA37Dj2uHCkAg7lCFGtuiMYSGbMigwAkhXjo-kQzHwwa-vqFaZli2F9TR61&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884362998%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6z4yQ70qwPOrEaqU6eRTmE%2Bizkj7MeYT4f0bpeYJPQw%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/PpJyaOfrMZI5jxlmAY1AuA~~/AAAAARA~/utqsihRUAlNFqHS6i0_r2eWrq9k46bXvJGBcg9iKBpfLwvkzu0rrHfDAgIx4YjsPQaxM6sA37Dj2uHCkAg7lCFGtuiMYSGbMigwAkhXjo-kQzHwwa-vqFaZli2F9TR61. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Kids Help Phone</a> is available to students 24/7 by calling 1-800-688-6868 or by texting “CONNECT” to 686868. </li></ul>As always, Limestone’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of students and staff. This is a responsibility we take very seriously. If you have concerns about how your student is reacting to this event, or any other national or international significant events, or feel additional support may be helpful, please reach out to your school.  Sincerely,  Krishna Burra, Director of Education

2026-02-11 17:35:38.768 +0000 UTC

EQAO - Upcoming Webinars

Families are invited to join free upcoming webinars from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). These sessions will help parents and caregivers learn more about Ontario’s provincial assessments and highlight valuable insights and resources that can help families support their student's learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Grade 9 Students</h2>Thursday, February 12, 202612:00 to 1:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_E_P7XYf9S4WIhfkiEBWPFg%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423841964387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lOvfHfYqsHCQvVS7gC3zngAYalX5ssUJVA5VY2fpiTI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses Grade 9 students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. Participants will hear how these questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians</h2>Tuesday, February 24, 20266:00 to 7:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_5puRqI8uQJypIaHgBYoBMw%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842006298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PbtgtyKPYUHKrJTEyc9dF1nL%2F9emw3YlKjd0VgwjA4c%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Join us for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from EQAO research into assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Literacy Session for Families:  Focus on Reading</h2>Wednesday, March 4, 202612:00 to 1:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_d5doLU_HSVad0Jmb_V7skQ%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842034273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=phIH%2FIJcwsWAX6PMeh8TTzVa5XskPcDlIxQfbA%2FhrfQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the Primary & Junior Reading Assessments, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights & resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians:  What to Expect on the OSSLT</h2>Thursday, March 12, 20266:00 to 7:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_hHxZgUTGRx-f8cfyPormKw%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842057775%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uu64%2F4NaBTjFsew0CiDmx7qT1PZA14jxf1YqQAg3BBo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Register for this free live webinar and learn about the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students, and answer questions from participants. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Literacy Session for Families:  Focus on Writing</h2>Wednesday, March 25, 202612:00 to 1:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_F3XF343SQve5ZGR6fEfLoA%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842077869%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CKqtXmuiLKH6vvmVfzjGkrz9JrEH12neZn58C8RBqTA%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click Here to Register</a>Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ writing skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss writing prompts and questions from the reading component of the primary- and junior-division assessments and from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these prompts and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.

2026-02-10 18:54:09.822 +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.