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Bayridge Bulletin - May 31, 2026

<img src="/images/3361f1d2-eb81-43b8-a218-a3819d680cf3?fingerprint=ppb20260529154152" alt="2026 spring fling" width="472" height="668" style="width:472px;height:668px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Dear Families, </h2>Welcome, June! June is always a busy and exciting month at Bayridge Public School as we celebrate student learning and growth, and wrap up another successful school year together.Last week, students enjoyed several engaging presentations and learning opportunities, including Les Trois Mousquetaires and a presentation from Hydro One, both of which provided meaningful connections to classroom learning and student engagement. We were also pleased to welcome many new families to our Discover Kindergarten evening. It was wonderful to meet our future Bayridge students and help families begin their school journey with us. Thank you for your support in making Scholastic Book Fair a success and to our amazing SAC executive for volunteering their time during the day and in the evening. Congratulations to our Grade 3 and Grade 6 students for their hard work on the EQAO assessment. We are proud of the focus, perseverance, and positive attitude students demonstrated throughout the assessment period and will be wrapping up the assessment this week!We are pleased to share that Madame Elizabeth Forbes will continue in her long-term occasional teaching role as the Core French and Planning Time Teacher for the remainder of the school year. We appreciate the positive relationships she has built with students and staff and look forward to her continued work with our school community.As ticks are prevalent at this time of year, families are encouraged to have their student check regularly after outdoor activities and remind students to be aware of ticks while enjoying time outside.<h4 class="editor-heading-h4">EMERGENCY PROCEDURE DRILLS - JUNE:</h4>Throughout the month of June, students and staff will participate in several important safety drills, including a lockdown practice in partnership with Kingston Police on June 5, as well as hold and secure, shelter in place, and fire drills this month. These practices help ensure that everyone is familiar with emergency procedures and prepared to respond safely and calmly if needed. Click <a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> for more LDSB emergency protocol information. <h4 class="editor-heading-h4">ONTARIO DAY - JUNE 1ST:</h4>Ontario Day (June 1, 2026) is an opportunity to celebrate the province and the significant milestones and contributions of past and present generations, highlighting Ontario’s important role in Canada. It is also a chance for students to learn more about Ontario’s history and develop a shared appreciation for the province and its future. Ontario’s story is one of growth, innovation and diversity. Generations of people and communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, as well as newcomers, have helped shape Ontario’s communities, industries and institutions over time. From the North to the Great Lakes, and from small towns to major cities, Ontario’s people, resources and achievements have helped drive progress across the country and beyond. Ontario Day also provides an opportunity to recognize the diverse linguistic and cultural communities that enrich our province. There will be no EQAO assessments completed on Ontario Day. <h4 class="editor-heading-h4">NATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY WEEK & RED SHIRT DAY: </h4>LDSB is proud to join with Easter Seals and promote National Accessibility Week and the Red Shirt Day of Action. This year’s National Accessibility Week takes place from June 1st – June 5th, with the Red Shirt Day of Action taking place on Wednesday June 3rd. Please consider joining families from across KFL&A on Sunday, May 31st for a Walk for Accessibility. The Walk for Accessibility is an opportunity to come together and make a real difference in your community. Whether you’re walking for a child in your life, to support an important cause, or to raise awareness about the need for greater accessibility, you’ll be part of a collective effort to create a more inclusive future. This event will take place at JR Henderson beginning at 10 am.  Please see the link below for more information.  Please encourage everyone to wear Red for Accessibility on Wednesday June 3rd. <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://redshirtday.org/walk/&data=05%7c02%7cseniorj%40limestone.on.ca%7cffeef4caec444b74181d08deb0fdfdc8%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639142802088324562%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=2g1CJ1xMDPZYhWaerWomRdKJipQWp2SBOQKzKRwVLtw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Walk – Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion</a><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" style="text-align: start;">FIELD TRIPS:</h4>Families are reminded to regularly check School-Day for permission forms, as electronic consent is required for upcoming field trips and school activities. Here are the field trips/athletic events that are LIVE on School Day with reminders sent out often. Please check your clutter and/or junk folders. <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 3: Track Field</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 4, 5, 8: Swim to Survive </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 9: Track & Field / ParaTrack & Field </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 12: Spring Gould Lake Day</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 16: Upper Canada Village Trip</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 19: Woodbine Park & Splashpad Trip </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 23: Lakeshore Pool Trip</li></ul>Here is the athletic event COMING SOON on School Day: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 11: Senior Ultimate Frisbee Tournament </li></ul>As part of our upcoming Swim to Survive program and Lakeshore Pool field trip, students will be participating in activities in and around the water. To help ensure the safety of all students, we are asking families to complete and return the Swim Ability and Swim Comfort Assessment Questionnaire that was sent home in hard copy. The information you provide will help pool staff and teachers better understand your student's swimming experience and comfort level in the water. Lifeguards will be on duty, and students will participate in a swim assessment upon arrival at the pool to determine whether a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is required. Please return the completed questionnaire as soon as possible as it is required for participation. There are four junior classes that will be participating in the Upper Canada field trip on Tuesday, June 16th from 9:30-4:00 pm. As the bus will arrive after the dismissal bell at 3:25 pm, students who take the bus will need an alternate way to get home (e.g., walk, carpool, ride home). We are letting families know in advance so that they have ample time to make plans. More information and permissions are LIVE on School Day! <h4 class="editor-heading-h4" style="text-align: left;">HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SEXUAL HEALTH:</h4>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 (Form 325-D) before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B. Once you are notified of the period of instruction, we need to receive your exemption 5 days prior to the beginning of instruction. You will then receive acknowledgement of your exemption request (Form 325-C). <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/22a09002-7430-4b19-9d26-ab1fe317ebe3/Form-325-A-Notice-of-Period-of-Instruction-Grade-1-to-8-1.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-A</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/22a09002-7430-4b19-9d26-ab1fe317ebe3/Form-325-A-Notice-of-Period-of-Instruction-Grade-1-to-8-1.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-B</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Exemption Letter Parent Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/113971b0-ec1e-417d-8055-8eb5b48c1cc6/Form-325-C-Principal-Acknowledgement-of-Exemption-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-C</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/113971b0-ec1e-417d-8055-8eb5b48c1cc6/Form-325-C-Principal-Acknowledgement-of-Exemption-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-D</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</a><h4 class="editor-heading-h4">PARKING:</h4>Please do not use the Bayridge PS parking lot to drop off your high school student between 8:15 and 8:30 am. Please do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines or move the pylons in the parking lot to park or stop - this is a NO parking zone. Additionally, the accessible parking spots are reserved for vehicles with proper permits before, during, and after school. Additionally, please do not park in the bus lane during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">after 8:40 am </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">after 3:15 pm</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">between 12:30-1:00 pm</li></ul>Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety.   <h4 class="editor-heading-h4">CLIMBERS:</h4>BPS climbers are OPEN on all yards: Kindergarten, primary, and junior! The climber and swings on the intermediate side of the yard belong to the city and will not be used by students during school hours. The climbing wall on the primary climber on the primary yard is closed as it did not pass LDSB inspection. We will be using funds from the Lunchbox program to repair the climbing wall for student use - a cost over $2000!<h4 class="editor-heading-h4">DRESSING FOR THE WEATHER:</h4>Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. We encourage students to dress in layers this time of year with cooler mornings and warmer afternoons. Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.<h4 class="editor-heading-h4" style="text-align: left;">PERSONAL ITEMS STAY HOME:</h4>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.<h4 class="editor-heading-h4" style="text-align: start;">SERVICE DOGS ONLY:</h4>Only service dogs are allowed on school property - this is standard practice across the Limestone District School Board in order to keep you, your dog, and staff and students safe. Owners with dogs without visible identification will be asked to leave school property. Thank you for your understanding.Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Neurodiverse Family Connection!</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">June 11 (6-7 pm)</h3><img src="/images/a4962123-a2be-4f0b-aed2-97ff212f82c2?fingerprint=ppb20260529154413" alt="neurodiversity family opportunity" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">LDSB FREE EVENT ON JUNE 5TH</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">GUEST SPEAKER - PAUL DAVIS</h3><img src="/images/1751f99b-a960-4126-90b8-5be601ce70a2?fingerprint=ppb20260524171351" alt="guest speaker june 2026" width="450" height="571" style="width:450px;height:571px;display:inline-block"><hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">EQAO - Grades 3 & 6 </h2>Here are the upcoming EQAO assessment dates:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 6 students will write EQAO from May 25-29 (makeup day & student questionnaire: June 2) & Grade 3 make-up. </li></ul><img src="/images/b81c0e95-8712-4bc8-95af-c5df543abef0?fingerprint=ppb20260503144600" alt="Revised2026EQAOLetter" width="511" height="565" style="width:511px;height:565px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Important Information from KFL&A</h2><img src="/images/bf0c1901-3d18-4ac6-873e-2976456a0ecf?fingerprint=ppb20260524171336" alt="stay cool poster" width="505" height="838" style="width:505px;height:838px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">School Organization & Class Placements </h2> The LDSB Staffing Committee recently met and approved Bayridge Public School for a school organization of 13 classes for the 2026-27 school year based on projected numbers. Please note, this class organization can change slightly in September. <table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 1</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">JK/SK</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 2</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">JK/SK</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 3 </th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">1</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 4</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">1/2</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 5</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">2</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 6</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">3</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 7</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">3/4</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 8 </th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">4/5</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 9</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">5</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 10</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">6</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 11</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">6/7</td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 12</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">7/8</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 13</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">7/8</td></tr></tbody></table>Our team ensures that exceptional care and thought are put into every student's class placements. This process involves months of observation and understanding about academic and social learning. In May & June, all staff get together and add insight into each child's placement, including academics, peer groups, dynamics, etc.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">MILKSHAKE MONDAYS IN SUPPORT OF GRADE 8 GRAD & GRAD TRIP - ORDER ON SCHOOL DAY!</h2><img src="/images/e3591b46-ad07-4900-a0b1-edda46b75e23?fingerprint=ppb20260328023620" alt="milkshake mondays 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;">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?fingerprint=ppb20260122200710" 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;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</h2><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" 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" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> site now - there is no obligation to order. <hr><img src="/images/656ec3eb-62e3-489e-9195-9a04ce3f58da?fingerprint=ppb20260411235229" alt="this week" width="279" height="112" style="width:279px;height:112px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/35cf2bf6-52bb-45d5-905a-408d31a9b608?fingerprint=ppb20260524171321" alt="kfl&a poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Monday, June 1 (Day 4): <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Milkshake Monday </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">PRIDE Month Begins</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Ontario Day - no EQAO</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">National Accessibility Week </li></ul>Tuesday, June 2 (Day 5): <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Grade 6 EQAO & Make-Up </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gardening Club - am </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </li></ul>Wednesday, June 3 (Day 1) <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">EQAO Make-Up & Wrap-Up </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Red Shirt Day for Accessibility </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">District Track & Field Day - Invista Centre </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gardening Club - am </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</li></ul>Thursday, June 4 (Day 2):<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gardening Club - am </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Swim to Survive </li></ul>Friday, June 5 (Day 3): <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">BPS Spirit wear or green & blue! </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Lockdown Practice w/ Kingston Police (AM)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Swim to Survive</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Guest Speaker - Paul Davis @ LDSB Education Centre (Evening) </li></ul><hr><img src="/images/ef5a0eca-912c-4bdd-a798-7f2f5076bf33?fingerprint=ppb20260411235302" alt="coming soon" width="246" height="157" style="width:246px;height:157px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Coming Soon</h2><img src="/images/77cea722-3b03-432a-8a7d-dcf8c12fd01b?fingerprint=ppb20260510220037" alt="pride2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3">June</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 8: Swim to Survive </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 9: Track & Field </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 11 & 12: World Cup Junior Soccer Tournament </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 11: Ultimate Frisbee Tournament </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 12: Spring Gould Lake Day</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 16: Upper Canada Village Trip</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 18: SAC's Spring Fling 5:30-7:30 pm </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 19: Woodbine Park & Splashpad Trip </li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 22: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) / Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 23: Lakeshore Pool Trip</li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</li></ul><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </h2> <img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" 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" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Chair: Kristy Kuhn </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Treasurer: Jenn Nguyen </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Secretary: Kayla Mae Primeau</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fundraising Coordinator: Zrinka Vukadinovic</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Divisional Representatives: Lindsay Hanna (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">PIC Representative: Meg Redmond</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Members-At-Large: Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">BINGO Coordinator: Vacancy (currently being covered by Kristen Collins)</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, June 10 at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. Need to get in touch with SAC Exec? Email: sacbayridgeps@gmail.com</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" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">June 10</li></ul><img src="/images/f4207043-9752-42f8-afb4-1d9947168bd6?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" 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 expenses, 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" 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" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Activity</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">8:50-9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Supervision on the Yards</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Morning Bell Rings</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">9:05-10:45 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">10:45-11:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">First Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">11:05-11:25 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">First Nutrition Break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">11:25-1:05 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">1:05-1:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Second Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">1:25-1:45 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Second Nutrition Break </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">1:45-3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100 Instructional Minutes </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Teaching Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Support Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Custodial Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Administrative Staff</th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Nicole Stone Kristen CollinsNikki Way Allison Huntley Cindy Marshall June CottonAmy Hart Christina Quaresma Evan MacklemMeagan AkeySumi Nada Eddy TraversJacob Fields-Young Marc Wolsey Alana OverveldeElizabeth Forbes Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Cici BlundellEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Keerthiga Dhandipani Yogi JayaramanJana BironArti ChauhanAva OttenhofEsperance Nshimirimana Ella Price Stephanie McKinnon April Miner Sabrina Hossain </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Michel CoreaChris KleinVacancy</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Emily StephenCarey Lynn AsselstineErin Carroll</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><img src="/images/1f20e967-5219-4ecf-a540-193925c05985?fingerprint=ppb20260411234325" alt="concussion" width="153" height="144" style="width:153px;height:144px;display:inline-block;float:left"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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"> </h2><img src="/images/e2de6458-a578-4e9d-9814-6b5664c36eba?fingerprint=ppb20260411234550" alt="no phones" width="162" height="161" style="width:162px;height:161px;display:inline-block;float:right"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phones in Schools</h2>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" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">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><img src="/images/74d62ecf-4db3-4059-b940-6e7dbb14a7be?fingerprint=ppb20260411234727" alt="clothiing" width="158" height="178" style="width:158px;height:178px;display:inline-block;float:left"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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.<hr><img src="/images/1c04e967-f460-45cb-8236-bbe20f680d98?fingerprint=ppb20260411234839" alt="medical" width="172" height="155" style="width:172px;height:155px;display:inline-block;float:right"><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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-A General POC</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014234" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013621" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014905" 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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">www.insuremykids.com</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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" 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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" 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/d26ec323-8401-4cd8-96a3-1cf8d93fe8d1?fingerprint=ppb20260104153059" alt="Parking Lot " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/69fb0ab2-f6a1-470e-8aaf-04cc8a31a9fa?fingerprint=ppb20260213232814" alt="mental health" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/e9316f99-fe64-4ea9-8d65-bd957fb9a262?fingerprint=ppb20251217015139" alt="letter to families" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9e958665-0161-4dfd-a6de-1c281f909784?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" alt="Dental Hygiene Clinics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/78f0be43-cc65-4af0-97ed-96ade286aa0c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="Maltby Centre" width="431" height="654" style="width:431px;height:654px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/dd603c0b-e928-4d06-a131-f9cc795545db?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" 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" dir="ltr">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</a>!<img src="/images/e43432c1-5b86-481e-ab82-825ad3f9b870?fingerprint=ppb20251217015113" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014207" 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" dir="ltr">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</a><hr><img src="/images/7aaf1dec-b56f-40b5-bc75-a94ea6545710?fingerprint=ppb20251217014138" alt="Human rights Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/87b74913-7d34-401b-9f37-8c113d60e072?fingerprint=ppb20260412020335" alt="Screen Shot 2026 04 11 at 10.03.24 PM" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2>

2026-05-29 16:26:53.508 +0000 UTC

Bayridge Bulletin - May 24, 2026

<img src="/images/df6c5bf9-50ad-4ae5-8536-baff2a856815?fingerprint=ppb20260423235432" alt="Screen Shot 2026 04 23 at 7.46.19 PM" width="370" height="521" style="width:370px;height:521px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Dear Families, </h2>Last week was a busy, short week, with another one on the horizon at Bayridge Public School. A reminder that this Friday, May 29th is a PA Day - no school for students. Congratulations to our junior soccer teams on a fantastic tournament last week! Our students represented Bayridge PS with teamwork, sportsmanship, and determination throughout the day. A special thank you to Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, Mr. Hilton and Mrs. Overvelde for coaching and supporting our athletes this season. We also want to thank all of our families for your encouragement and support throughout the soccer season. To celebrate their hard work and success, junior team members (junior basketball included) enjoyed a pizza party together this week.We are very proud of our Grade 3 students, most of whom have now completed their EQAO assessments. They showed perseverance, focus, and a positive attitude throughout the process. We wish our Grade 6 students all the best as they begin their EQAO assessments this week. We know they will do a wonderful job showing what they have learned to date this year.Our Scholastic Book Fair is happening this week! Thank you to our staff and Student Council members for helping run this exciting event for students and families. The Book Fair will be open daily from 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and again from 3:30–6:30 p.m. Families may pay using either cash or card. We hope everyone has an opportunity to stop by and support reading at Bayridge PS. All money raised will go towards SAC community events. On Wednesday from 4:30–6:00 p.m., we look forward to welcoming our newest and littlest Bears to Bayridge PS during our Discover Kindergarten event. This is always a wonderful opportunity for families to explore the school, ride the bus, play on the Kindergarten yard, meet new friends, and begin building excitement for starting kindergarten.Students will also be enjoying the engaging French performance, Les Trois Mousquetaires, this week. Thank you to our School Advisory Council (SAC) and BINGO fundraising efforts for helping fund this opportunity for our students. We truly appreciate your continued support in bringing enriching experiences to Bayridge PS. Please sign your student up on School Day. As well, students in Grades 1–8 will participate in an important Hydro One presentation this week, learning more about electrical safety and energy awareness in an engaging and age-appropriate way.LDSB is proud to join with Easter Seals and promote National Accessibility Week and the Red Shirt Day of Action. This year’s National Accessibility Week takes place from June 1st – June 5th, with the Red Shirt Day of Action taking place on Wednesday June 3rd. Please consider joining families from across KFL&A on Sunday, May 31st for a Walk for Accessibility. The Walk for Accessibility is an opportunity to come together and make a real difference in your community. Whether you’re walking for a child in your life, to support an important cause, or to raise awareness about the need for greater accessibility, you’ll be part of a collective effort to create a more inclusive future. This event will take place at JR Henderson beginning at 10 am.  Please see the link below for more information.  Please encourage everyone to wear Red for Accessibility on Wednesday June 3rd. <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://redshirtday.org/walk/&data=05%7c02%7cseniorj%40limestone.on.ca%7cffeef4caec444b74181d08deb0fdfdc8%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639142802088324562%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=2g1CJ1xMDPZYhWaerWomRdKJipQWp2SBOQKzKRwVLtw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Walk – Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion</a>There are four junior classes that will be participating in the Upper Canada field trip on Tuesday, June 16th from 9:30-4:00 pm. As the bus will arrive after the dismissal bell at 3:25 pm, students who take the bus will need an alternate way to get home (e.g., walk, carpool, ride home). We are letting families know in advance so that they have ample time to make plans. More information and permissions LIVE on School Day! <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION: </h3><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" style="text-align: left;">HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SEXUAL HEALTH:</h4>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 (Form 325-D) before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B. Once you are notified of the period of instruction, we need to receive your exemption 5 days prior to the beginning of instruction. You will then receive acknowledgement of your exemption request (Form 325-C). <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/22a09002-7430-4b19-9d26-ab1fe317ebe3/Form-325-A-Notice-of-Period-of-Instruction-Grade-1-to-8-1.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-A</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/22a09002-7430-4b19-9d26-ab1fe317ebe3/Form-325-A-Notice-of-Period-of-Instruction-Grade-1-to-8-1.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-B</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Exemption Letter Parent Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/113971b0-ec1e-417d-8055-8eb5b48c1cc6/Form-325-C-Principal-Acknowledgement-of-Exemption-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-C</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/113971b0-ec1e-417d-8055-8eb5b48c1cc6/Form-325-C-Principal-Acknowledgement-of-Exemption-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-D</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</a><h4 class="editor-heading-h4">PARKING:</h4>Please do not use the Bayridge PS parking lot to drop off your high school student between 8:15 and 8:30 am. Please do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines or move the pylons in the parking lot to park or stop - this is a NO parking zone. Additionally, the accessible parking spots are reserved for vehicles with proper permits before, during, and after school. Additionally, please do not park in the bus lane during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">after 8:40 am </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">after 3:15 pm</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">between 12:30-1:00 pm</li></ul>Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety.   <h4 class="editor-heading-h4">CLIMBERS:</h4>BPS climbers are OPEN on all yards: Kindergarten, primary, and junior! The climber and swings on the intermediate side of the yard belong to the city and will not be used by students during school hours. The climbing wall on the primary climber on the primary yard is closed as it did not pass LDSB inspection. We will be using funds from the Lunchbox program to repair the climbing wall for student use - a cost over $2000!<h4 class="editor-heading-h4">DRESSING FOR THE WEATHER:</h4>Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. We encourage students to dress in layers this time of year with cooler mornings and warmer afternoons. Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.<h4 class="editor-heading-h4" style="text-align: left;">PERSONAL ITEMS STAY HOME:</h4>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.<h4 class="editor-heading-h4" style="text-align: start;">SERVICE DOGS ONLY:</h4>Only service dogs are allowed on school property - this is standard practice across the Limestone District School Board in order to keep you, your dog, and staff and students safe. Owners with dogs without visible identification will be asked to leave school property. Thank you for your understanding.Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team <img src="/images/31819d1a-d005-43d0-90b5-0fef505549c2?fingerprint=ppb20260423235125" alt="Screen Shot 2026 04 23 at 7.32.10 PM" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">EQAO - Grades 3 & 6 </h2>Here are the upcoming EQAO assessment dates:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 6 students will write EQAO from May 25-29 (makeup day & student questionnaire: June 2) & Grade 3 make-up. </li></ul> <img src="/images/b81c0e95-8712-4bc8-95af-c5df543abef0?fingerprint=ppb20260503144600" alt="Revised2026EQAOLetter" width="511" height="565" style="width:511px;height:565px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Important Information from KFL&A</h2><img src="/images/bf0c1901-3d18-4ac6-873e-2976456a0ecf?fingerprint=ppb20260524171336" alt="stay cool poster" width="505" height="838" style="width:505px;height:838px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">LDSB FREE EVENT ON JUNE 5TH</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">GUEST SPEAKER - PAUL DAVIS</h3><img src="/images/1751f99b-a960-4126-90b8-5be601ce70a2?fingerprint=ppb20260524171351" alt="guest speaker june 2026" width="445" height="564" style="width:445px;height:564px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">School Organization & Class Placements </h2> The LDSB Staffing Committee recently met and approved Bayridge Public School for a school organization of 13 classes for the 2026-27 school year based on projected numbers. Please note, this class organization can change slightly in September. <table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 1</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">JK/SK</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 2</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">JK/SK</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 3 </th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">1</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 4</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">1/2</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 5</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">2</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 6</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">3</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 7</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">3/4</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 8 </th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">4/5</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 9</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">5</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 10</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">6</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 11</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">6/7</td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 12</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">7/8</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 13</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">7/8</td></tr></tbody></table>Our team ensures that exceptional care and thought are put into every student's class placements. This process involves months of observation and understanding about academic and social learning. In May & June, all staff get together and add insight into each child's placement, including academics, peer groups, dynamics, etc. Should parents/guardians have information they feel is key when placing their child, they are invited to submit remarks or requests to bayri@limestone.on.ca. While requests are not guaranteed, we may use information from families to support decision making. The deadline for submitting a class placement request is Friday, May 29th. Teacher assignments will be shared in June. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">MILKSHAKE MONDAYS IN SUPPORT OF GRADE 8 GRAD & GRAD TRIP - ORDER ON SCHOOL DAY!</h2><img src="/images/e3591b46-ad07-4900-a0b1-edda46b75e23?fingerprint=ppb20260328023620" alt="milkshake mondays 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;">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?fingerprint=ppb20260122200710" 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;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</h2><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" 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" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> site now - there is no obligation to order. <hr><img src="/images/656ec3eb-62e3-489e-9195-9a04ce3f58da?fingerprint=ppb20260411235229" alt="this week" width="279" height="112" style="width:279px;height:112px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/77cea722-3b03-432a-8a7d-dcf8c12fd01b?fingerprint=ppb20260510220037" alt="pride2026" width="430" height="551" style="width:430px;height:551px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/35cf2bf6-52bb-45d5-905a-408d31a9b608?fingerprint=ppb20260524171321" alt="kfl&a poster" width="459" height="577" style="width:459px;height:577px;display:inline-block">Monday, May 25 (Day 5): <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Milkshake Monday </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Grade 6 EQAO </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Les Trois Mousequetaires French Performance (funded by SAC & BINGO - thank you!) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Scholastic Book Fair 9:30-3:00 pm & 3:30-6:30 pm </li></ul>Tuesday, May 26 (Day 1): <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Grade 6 EQAO</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gardening Club - am </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Scholastic Book Fair 9:30-3:00 pm & 3:30-6:30 pm</li></ul>Wednesday, May 27 (Day 2) <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Grade 6 EQAO</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gardening Club - am </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">BGC to Grade 4 (first block)</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Hydro One Presentation Grades 1-8 </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Scholastic Book Fair 9:30-3:00 pm & 3:30-6:30 pm</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</li></ul>Thursday, May 28 (Day 3):<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Grade 6 EQAO</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gardening Club - am </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Scholastic Book Fair 9:30-3:00 pm & 3:30-6:30 pm</li></ul>Friday, May 29: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">PA Day - no school for students </li></ul><hr><img src="/images/ef5a0eca-912c-4bdd-a798-7f2f5076bf33?fingerprint=ppb20260411235302" alt="coming soon" width="246" height="157" style="width:246px;height:157px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Coming Soon</h2> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">June</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 1-5 National Accessibility Week </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 3: Track Field / Red Shirt Day for Accessibility</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 4: Swim to Survive </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 5: Swim to Survive / Lockdown Practice AM with Kingston Police </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 8: Swim to Survive </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 9: Track & Field </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 11 & 12: World Cup Junior Soccer Tournament </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 11: Ultimate Frisbee Tournament </li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 12: Spring Gould Lake Day</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 16: Upper Canada Village Trip</li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 18: SAC's Spring Fling 5:30-7:30 pm </li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 19: Woodbine Park & Splashpad Trip </li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 22: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) / Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise</li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 23: Lakeshore Pool Trip</li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</li></ul><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </h2> <img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" 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" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Chair: Kristy Kuhn </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Treasurer: Jenn Nguyen </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Secretary: Kayla Mae Primeau</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fundraising Coordinator: Zrinka Vukadinovic</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Divisional Representatives: Lindsay Hanna (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">PIC Representative: Meg Redmond</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Members-At-Large: Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">BINGO Coordinator: Vacancy (currently being covered by Kristen Collins)</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, June 10 at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. Need to get in touch with SAC Exec? Email: sacbayridgeps@gmail.com</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" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">June 10</li></ul><img src="/images/f4207043-9752-42f8-afb4-1d9947168bd6?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" 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 expenses, 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" 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" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Activity</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">8:50-9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Supervision on the Yards</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Morning Bell Rings</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">9:05-10:45 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">10:45-11:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">First Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">11:05-11:25 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">First Nutrition Break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">11:25-1:05 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">1:05-1:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Second Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">1:25-1:45 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Second Nutrition Break </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">1:45-3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100 Instructional Minutes </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Teaching Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Support Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Custodial Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Administrative Staff</th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Nicole Stone Kristen CollinsNikki Way Allison Huntley Cindy Marshall June CottonAmy Hart Christina Quaresma Evan MacklemMeagan AkeySumi Nada Eddy TraversJacob Fields-Young Marc Wolsey Alana OverveldeElizabeth Forbes Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Cici BlundellEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Keerthiga Dhandipani Yogi JayaramanJana BironArti ChauhanAva OttenhofEsperance Nshimirimana Ella Price Stephanie McKinnon April Miner Sabrina Hossain </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Michel CoreaChris KleinVacancy</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Emily StephenCarey Lynn AsselstineErin Carroll</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><img src="/images/1f20e967-5219-4ecf-a540-193925c05985?fingerprint=ppb20260411234325" alt="concussion" width="153" height="144" style="width:153px;height:144px;display:inline-block;float:left"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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"> </h2><img src="/images/e2de6458-a578-4e9d-9814-6b5664c36eba?fingerprint=ppb20260411234550" alt="no phones" width="162" height="161" style="width:162px;height:161px;display:inline-block;float:right"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phones in Schools</h2>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" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">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><img src="/images/74d62ecf-4db3-4059-b940-6e7dbb14a7be?fingerprint=ppb20260411234727" alt="clothiing" width="158" height="178" style="width:158px;height:178px;display:inline-block;float:left"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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.<hr><img src="/images/1c04e967-f460-45cb-8236-bbe20f680d98?fingerprint=ppb20260411234839" alt="medical" width="172" height="155" style="width:172px;height:155px;display:inline-block;float:right"><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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-A General POC</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014234" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013621" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014905" 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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">www.insuremykids.com</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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" 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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" 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/d26ec323-8401-4cd8-96a3-1cf8d93fe8d1?fingerprint=ppb20260104153059" alt="Parking Lot " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/69fb0ab2-f6a1-470e-8aaf-04cc8a31a9fa?fingerprint=ppb20260213232814" alt="mental health" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/e9316f99-fe64-4ea9-8d65-bd957fb9a262?fingerprint=ppb20251217015139" alt="letter to families" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9e958665-0161-4dfd-a6de-1c281f909784?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" alt="Dental Hygiene Clinics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/78f0be43-cc65-4af0-97ed-96ade286aa0c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="Maltby Centre" width="431" height="654" style="width:431px;height:654px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/dd603c0b-e928-4d06-a131-f9cc795545db?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" 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" dir="ltr">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</a>!<img src="/images/e43432c1-5b86-481e-ab82-825ad3f9b870?fingerprint=ppb20251217015113" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014207" 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" dir="ltr">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</a><hr><img src="/images/7aaf1dec-b56f-40b5-bc75-a94ea6545710?fingerprint=ppb20251217014138" alt="Human rights Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/87b74913-7d34-401b-9f37-8c113d60e072?fingerprint=ppb20260412020335" alt="Screen Shot 2026 04 11 at 10.03.24 PM" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2>

2026-05-24 16:54:42.762 +0000 UTC

Bayridge Bulletin - May 18, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Volunteers Needed - Daytime & Evening Shifts!</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;">Daytime Volunteers Require Current Vulnerable Sector CPIC!</h3><img src="/images/df6c5bf9-50ad-4ae5-8536-baff2a856815?fingerprint=ppb20260423235432" alt="Screen Shot 2026 04 23 at 7.46.19 PM" width="370" height="521" style="width:370px;height:521px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Dear Families, </h2>We hope you had a wonderful long weekend and were able to enjoy some extra time with family and friends.We would like to share our appreciation for the successful Grade 3–8 Track & Field Day held last week at Bayridge Public School. Students demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, perseverance, and school spirit throughout the day. A special thank you goes to Mrs. Hart and Ms. Huntley for their organization and leadership in planning the event, as well as to all staff members who helped run events and support students throughout the day. We would also like to thank Mrs. Overvelde for assisting our Grade 8 students in running the canteen fundraiser.We would also like to wish our junior girls and boys soccer teams good luck at their tournament on Wednesday, May 20 - permission forms and tournament schedule on School Day. Mrs. Overvelde and Mr. Hilton will be coaching and supervising the teams throughout the day. Please ensure you have completed the permission form and signed your student up through School Day prior to the tournament.As a reminder, EQAO assessments for Grade 3 students will begin on Tuesday. Please also note that Grade 6 students will now begin writing EQAO on May 25 (until June 2) instead of beginning on May 26. Wishing our Grade 3 students all the best this week during EQAO!There will be a School Advisory Meeting on Wednesday, May 20th from 5:30-7 pm. All BPS caregivers are welcome to attend!We are currently looking for volunteers to support our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair running May 25–28. We are hoping to secure both daytime and evening volunteers to help make the event a success for our students and families. A reminder that daytime volunteers require a current vulnerable sector CPIC. If you are interested and available to help, please contact the school office at bayri@limestone.on.ca. Cash & card will be accepted during the book fair. There are four junior classes that will be participating in the Upper Canada field trip on Tuesday, June 16th from 9:30-4:00 pm. As the bus will arrive after the dismissal bell at 3:25 pm, students who take the bus will need an alternate way to get home (e.g., walk, carpool, ride home). We are letting families know in advance so that they have ample time to make plans. More information and permissions LIVE on School Day! <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION: </h3><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" style="text-align: left;">HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SEXUAL HEALTH:</h4>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 (Form 325-D) before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B. Once you are notified of the period of instruction, we need to receive your exemption 5 days prior to the beginning of instruction. You will then receive acknowledgement of your exemption request (Form 325-C). <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/22a09002-7430-4b19-9d26-ab1fe317ebe3/Form-325-A-Notice-of-Period-of-Instruction-Grade-1-to-8-1.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-A</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/22a09002-7430-4b19-9d26-ab1fe317ebe3/Form-325-A-Notice-of-Period-of-Instruction-Grade-1-to-8-1.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-B</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Exemption Letter Parent Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/113971b0-ec1e-417d-8055-8eb5b48c1cc6/Form-325-C-Principal-Acknowledgement-of-Exemption-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-C</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/113971b0-ec1e-417d-8055-8eb5b48c1cc6/Form-325-C-Principal-Acknowledgement-of-Exemption-Request.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 235-D</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</a><h4 class="editor-heading-h4">PARKING:</h4>Please do not use the Bayridge PS parking lot to drop off your high school student between 8:15 and 8:30 am. Please do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines or move the pylons in the parking lot to park or stop - this is a NO parking zone. Additionally, the accessible parking spots are reserved for vehicles with proper permits before, during, and after school. Additionally, please do not park in the bus lane during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">after 8:40 am </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">after 3:15 pm</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">between 12:30-1:00 pm</li></ul>Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety.   <h4 class="editor-heading-h4">CLIMBERS:</h4>BPS climbers are OPEN on all yards: Kindergarten, primary, and junior! The climber and swings on the intermediate side of the yard belong to the city and will not be used by students during school hours. The climbing wall on the primary climber on the primary yard is closed as it did not pass LDSB inspection. We will be using funds from the Lunchbox program to repair the climbing wall for student use - a cost over $2000!<h4 class="editor-heading-h4">DRESSING FOR THE WEATHER:</h4>Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. We encourage students to dress in layers this time of year with cooler mornings and warmer afternoons. Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.<h4 class="editor-heading-h4" style="text-align: left;">PERSONAL ITEMS STAY HOME:</h4>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.<h4 class="editor-heading-h4" style="text-align: start;">SERVICE DOGS ONLY:</h4>Only service dogs are allowed on school property - this is standard practice across the Limestone District School Board in order to keep you, your dog, and staff and students safe. Owners with dogs without visible identification will be asked to leave school property. Thank you for your understanding.Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">EQAO - Grades 3 & 6 </h2>Here are the upcoming EQAO assessment dates:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 3 students will write EQAO from May 19-22 (makeup day & student questionnaire May 25)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 6 students will write EQAO from May 25-29 (makeup day & student questionnaire: June 2)</li></ul> <img src="/images/b81c0e95-8712-4bc8-95af-c5df543abef0?fingerprint=ppb20260503144600" alt="Revised2026EQAOLetter" width="511" height="565" style="width:511px;height:565px;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">School Organization & Class Placements </h2> The LDSB Staffing Committee recently met and approved Bayridge Public School for a school organization of 13 classes for the 2026-27 school year based on projected numbers. Please note, this class organization can change slightly in September. <table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 1</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">JK/SK</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 2</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">JK/SK</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 3 </th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">1</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 4</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">1/2</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 5</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">2</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 6</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">3</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 7</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">3/4</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 8 </th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">4/5</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 9</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">5</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 10</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">6</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 11</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">6/7</td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 12</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">7/8</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class 13</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">7/8</td></tr></tbody></table>Our team ensures that exceptional care and thought are put into every student's class placements. This process involves months of observation and understanding about academic and social learning. In May & June, all staff get together and add insight into each child's placement, including academics, peer groups, dynamics, etc. Should parents/guardians have information they feel is key when placing their child, they are invited to submit remarks or requests to bayri@limestone.on.ca. While requests are not guaranteed, we may use information from families to support decision making. The deadline for submitting a class placement request is Friday, May 29th. Teacher assignments will be shared in June. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">MILKSHAKE MONDAYS IN SUPPORT OF GRADE 8 GRAD & GRAD TRIP - ORDER ON SCHOOL DAY!</h2><img src="/images/e3591b46-ad07-4900-a0b1-edda46b75e23?fingerprint=ppb20260328023620" alt="milkshake mondays 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;">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/31819d1a-d005-43d0-90b5-0fef505549c2?fingerprint=ppb20260423235125" alt="Screen Shot 2026 04 23 at 7.32.10 PM" width="475" height="666" style="width:475px;height:666px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6ac44972-f017-4789-a35d-aa743e5698dc?fingerprint=ppb20260122200710" 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;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</h2><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" 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" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> site now - there is no obligation to order. <hr><img src="/images/656ec3eb-62e3-489e-9195-9a04ce3f58da?fingerprint=ppb20260411235229" alt="this week" width="279" height="112" style="width:279px;height:112px;display:inline-block">Monday, May 18: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Victoria Day - no school for staff or students </li></ul>Tuesday, May 19 (Day 1): <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Grade 3 EQAO</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gardening Club - am </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Junior Boys Soccer @ 10:45 am (City Field) & Junior Girls Soccer @ 1:05 pm (City Field) </li></ul>Wednesday, May 20 (Day 2) <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Grade 3 EQAO</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Junior Boys & Girls Soccer Tournament </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gardening Club - am </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">BGC to Grade 4 (first block)</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">SAC Meeting 5:30-7:00 pm - all BPS caregivers welcome!</li></ul>Thursday, May 21 (Day 3):<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Grade 3 EQAO</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gardening Club - am </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </li></ul>Friday, May 22 (Day 4): <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Grade 3 EQAO</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Shavuot - Day 1</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Blazer's Giving Back Day @ BSS</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">BPS Spirit wear and/or blue and green day!</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Gino's - Lunchbox program </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Food Share Free Lunch Program - Caesar Salad (Vegan and Halal) </li></ul><hr><img src="/images/ef5a0eca-912c-4bdd-a798-7f2f5076bf33?fingerprint=ppb20260411235302" alt="coming soon" width="246" height="157" style="width:246px;height:157px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Coming Soon</h2><img src="/images/77cea722-3b03-432a-8a7d-dcf8c12fd01b?fingerprint=ppb20260510220037" alt="pride2026" width="411" height="527" style="width:411px;height:527px;display:inline-block"> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3">May</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">May 25: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) / Les Trois Mousequetaires French Performance (funded by SAC & BINGO - thank you!) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">May 25-28: Scholastic Book Fair (LC)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">May 27: Discover Kindergarten & Scholastic Book Fair: 4:30-6 pm </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">June 3: Track Field </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 4: Swim to Survive </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 5: Swim to Survive </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 8: Swim to Survive </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 9: Track & Field </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 12: Spring Gould Lake Day</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 16: Upper Canada Village Trip</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 19: Woodbine Park & Splashpad Trip </li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 22: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) / Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 23: Lakeshore Pool Trip</li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</li></ul><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </h2> <img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" 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" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Chair: Kristy Kuhn </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Treasurer: Jenn Nguyen </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Secretary: Kayla Mae Primeau</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fundraising Coordinator: Zrinka Vukadinovic</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Divisional Representatives: Lindsay Hanna (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">PIC Representative: Meg Redmond</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Members-At-Large: Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">BINGO Coordinator: Vacancy (currently being covered by Kristen Collins)</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, May 20 at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. Need to get in touch with SAC Exec? Email: sacbayridgeps@gmail.com</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" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">May 20</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">June 10</li></ul><img src="/images/f4207043-9752-42f8-afb4-1d9947168bd6?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" 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 expenses, 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" 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" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Activity</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">8:50-9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Supervision on the Yards</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Morning Bell Rings</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">9:05-10:45 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">10:45-11:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">First Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">11:05-11:25 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">First Nutrition Break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">11:25-1:05 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">1:05-1:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Second Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">1:25-1:45 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Second Nutrition Break </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">1:45-3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100 Instructional Minutes </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Teaching Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Support Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Custodial Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Administrative Staff</th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Nicole Stone Kristen CollinsNikki Way Allison Huntley Cindy Marshall June CottonAmy Hart Christina Quaresma Evan MacklemMeagan AkeySumi Nada Eddy TraversJacob Fields-Young Marc Wolsey Alana OverveldeElizabeth Forbes Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Cici BlundellEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Keerthiga Dhandipani Yogi JayaramanJana BironArti ChauhanAva OttenhofEsperance Nshimirimana Ella Price Stephanie McKinnon April Miner Sabrina Hossain </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Michel CoreaChris KleinVacancy</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Emily StephenCarey Lynn AsselstineErin Carroll</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><img src="/images/1f20e967-5219-4ecf-a540-193925c05985?fingerprint=ppb20260411234325" alt="concussion" width="153" height="144" style="width:153px;height:144px;display:inline-block;float:left"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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"> </h2><img src="/images/e2de6458-a578-4e9d-9814-6b5664c36eba?fingerprint=ppb20260411234550" alt="no phones" width="162" height="161" style="width:162px;height:161px;display:inline-block;float:right"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phones in Schools</h2>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" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">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><img src="/images/74d62ecf-4db3-4059-b940-6e7dbb14a7be?fingerprint=ppb20260411234727" alt="clothiing" width="158" height="178" style="width:158px;height:178px;display:inline-block;float:left"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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.<hr><img src="/images/1c04e967-f460-45cb-8236-bbe20f680d98?fingerprint=ppb20260411234839" alt="medical" width="172" height="155" style="width:172px;height:155px;display:inline-block;float:right"><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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-A General POC</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014234" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013621" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014905" 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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr">www.insuremykids.com</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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" 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" dir="ltr">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" dir="ltr" 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" dir="ltr">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" 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/d26ec323-8401-4cd8-96a3-1cf8d93fe8d1?fingerprint=ppb20260104153059" alt="Parking Lot " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/69fb0ab2-f6a1-470e-8aaf-04cc8a31a9fa?fingerprint=ppb20260213232814" alt="mental health" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/e9316f99-fe64-4ea9-8d65-bd957fb9a262?fingerprint=ppb20251217015139" alt="letter to families" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9e958665-0161-4dfd-a6de-1c281f909784?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" alt="Dental Hygiene Clinics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/78f0be43-cc65-4af0-97ed-96ade286aa0c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="Maltby Centre" width="431" height="654" style="width:431px;height:654px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/dd603c0b-e928-4d06-a131-f9cc795545db?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" 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" dir="ltr">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</a>!<img src="/images/e43432c1-5b86-481e-ab82-825ad3f9b870?fingerprint=ppb20251217015113" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014207" 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" dir="ltr">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</a><hr><img src="/images/7aaf1dec-b56f-40b5-bc75-a94ea6545710?fingerprint=ppb20251217014138" alt="Human rights Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/87b74913-7d34-401b-9f37-8c113d60e072?fingerprint=ppb20260412020335" alt="Screen Shot 2026 04 11 at 10.03.24 PM" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2>

2026-05-18 19:59:44.4 +0000 UTC

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Technical Advisory Group (TAG) - Seeking Expression of Interest

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is Seeking Expression of Interest</h2>The Limestone District School Board is seeking expressions of interest from <a href="about:blank" class="editor-link">individuals</a><a href="#_msocom_1" class="editor-link">[EL1]</a>  interested in joining the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) in support of the ongoing Student Census 2025 project.The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group is to provide advice, perspectives, and recommendations related to the design of data collection methods, analysis, and the representation of results for LDSB’s Student Census. TAG plays a critical role in ensuring that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the interpretation of data, helping to minimize bias and strengthen the relevance and integrity of findings.We are seeking expressions of interest for the committee for the September 2026 to August 2028 term.  We welcome expressions of interest from all members of the Limestone community, including those who can help us fill the following vacancies:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">One to two parents of a Limestone student(s) who is not an employee of the LDSB</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">A Limestone school administrator</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">One or more Limestone secondary students</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">One community partner member who works alongside LDSB</li></ul>Experience in data collection, analysis, and/or reporting of identity‑based data is encouraged; however, individuals with a broad range of research or analysis backgrounds and/or lived experiences are encouraged to apply. In general, members of the TAG will be able to offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experiences including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, geographical diversity (e.g., urban, rural), and/or Poverty/Classism. An understanding of the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fdocument%2Fdata-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520Data%2520Standards%2520for%2520the%2Cdisparities%2520within%2520the%2520public%2520sector.&data=05%7C02%7Cclostlamberte%40limestone.on.ca%7C5bee4cf7e4cc40dd54f508dc81a8bca0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638527810266554766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D0CCxdENPrqOG4zXI7WOtSL%2Bog%2FNwCUoOTpuPM5OkRQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.ontario.ca/document/data-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism#:~:text=The%20Data%20Standards%20for%20the,disparities%20within%20the%20public%20sector.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Anti-Racism Data Standards</a> is an asset.Members of the Technical Advisory Group contribute to meaningful, community‑informed research and participate in collaborative discussions that shape how Student Census data are understood and communicated.Please note that all members of the TAG are expected to complete the Fundamentals of OCAP training as a condition of their membership. This online course takes about 7 hours to complete, and costs are covered by the LDSB.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3">How to express interest:</h3>Individuals interested in joining TAG are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining relevant experience, perspectives, and interest in the work. Submissions will be reviewed to ensure a balance of skills, expertise, and lived experience.Before expressing your interest, please review our <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census_technical_advisory_group" class="editor-link">Terms of Reference.</a>You can submit online <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpUTVUJxSKlEvHFJaE4SO3ZUQjNGT083WkdNNFJNUksySk5FTjBZMVMzMi4u" class="editor-link">here</a>, or submit a paper copy, which are available at the board office (220 Portsmouth Ave) by 11:59 pm on Friday June 12, 2026.The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions and make recommendations in the design of methods for secondary data analysis (e.g., determining disparities and disproportionalities among student outcomes based on identity) and representation of results (e.g., specifically how the information is reported and shared).  Most importantly, the purpose of the TAG is to ensure that multiple perspectives are applied to the analysis of <a href="/cms/one.aspx" target="_blank" title="Student Census 2020" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Student Census </a>data to minimize the risk of bias. The TAG is comprised of members who offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experience including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, and/or Poverty/Classism. Members have experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of identity-based data and will be receiving the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffnigc.ca%2Focap-training%2Ftake-the-course%2F&data=04%7C01%7Chigheth%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc73ee6c2b18c4086640208d9f1576128%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637806179854556235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=cQ7gZeHBdsIi%2BpukOtJ9IVLCVBGKCLCCYAHXzFkSHkQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/take-the-course/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Fundamentals of OCAP®</a> training.

2026-05-29 15:58:02.236 +0000 UTC

Message from the Director - May 28, 2026

Dear Families,It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of May, and the current school year only has four weeks remaining.  This message is to communicate a reminder regarding the PA Day tomorrow, and to share some information regarding an upcoming information session for families. Reminder – P.A. Day – Friday, May 29, 2026 A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, May 29, is a P.A. Day, and there will be no classes for students.LDSB PIC – Guest Speaker: Paul Davis – Friday, June 5, 2026 The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to a free, informative, and engaging evening focused on helping families navigate the digital world. Topics will include:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Social media use</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Cyberbullying</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Online privacy</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Gaming and gambling</li></ul>Event details: Friday, June 5, 2026 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. LDSB Education Centre, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, KingstonThis is a great opportunity to learn practical tips and strategies to help support your child online. Register for this free event online: <a href="https://bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026" class="editor-link">bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026</a>.Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership in supporting student success and well-being. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable weekend.Krishna Burra CEO/Director of Education Limestone District School Board

2026-05-28 20:30:21.967 +0000 UTC

LDSB PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis

Join us for a free parent session with guest speaker Paul Davis! The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to an informative and engaging evening focused on:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Social media use</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Cyberbullying</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Online privacy</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Gaming and gambling</li></ul>Friday, June 5, 20265:30 – 7:00 p.m.LDSB Education Centre, 220, Portsmouth Avenue, KingstonThis is a great opportunity to learn how to support your child in today’s digital world.Register online: <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" class="editor-link">PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis (Free Event) – Fill out form</a><figure><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" title="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram"><img src="/images/4e2a9d97-41c5-4ea6-9410-06d26cb11a83?fingerprint=ppb20260521195148" alt="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure>

2026-05-28 13:38:33.734 +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.