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Bayridge Bulletin - April 12, 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">THIS WEEK!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 16th: 5:30-7:30 pm @ BPS</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/4029d974-4f0e-4061-9108-9d8fa8bdaa39?fingerprint=ppb20260328013950" alt="art show poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families, </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was an exciting week back with the climbers open, warmer weather, and junior basketball tryouts. Fingers crossed that last Monday was our final snow fall for the year! Friday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 17th is a PA day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> which means no school for students. Staff will be engaging in a full day of literacy and math learning. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC ART SHOW - THIS WEEK:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This Thursday is the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Art Show on April 16th from 5:30-7:30 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Bayridge Public School! We have been working hard on our artwork. Each class will display their artwork and we welcome families to partcipate in activities funded with the ProGrant submitted by School Council and funded by LDSB. Please note students must be accompanied by an adult. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC MEETING RESCHEDULED: </span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC meeting</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> originally planned for this week has been rescheduled to Wednesday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22nd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at 5:30 pm. We hope to see BPS parents and caregivers then - all are welcome! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CURLING PROGRAM:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are also excited to share that </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rocks and Rings curling </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">will be taking place this week for all Kindergarten through Grade 8 students. This opportunity has been made possible through SAC bingo fundraising efforts.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">JUNIOR BASKETBALL:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior basketball</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> teams have now been formed, and practices will begin this week for both teams. Mr. Hilton and Ms. Stephen are working on setting up games until the tournament on May 4th. Permission forms are now available on School Day. Students who received a call back but were not selected for a team are welcome to attend skill development sessions on Friday mornings at 10:45 am.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NEUROVIBES EVENING - APRIL 29:</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope to see you at the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Neurovibes</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> evening on April 29th at Queen's. We are encouraging students to wear a spectrum of colours to school on April 29th to recognize Autism Awareness month (April) and celebrate all of the diversity at Bayridge Public School. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CLIMBERS:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">climbers are OPEN </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">UPPER CANADA VILLAGE FIELD TRIP: </span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are four junior classes (Grades 4/5, 5/6, 6, and 6/7) that will be participating in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upper Canada field trip</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on Wednesday, June 10th 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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">alternate way to get home (e.g., walk, carpool, ride home)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We are letting families know in advance so that they have ample time to make plans. More information and permissions to follow on School Day! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Review IPRCs: </span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Review IPRC</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> meetings are being scheduled for: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28 - NEW DATE</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student's identification has not chahnged for this school year, you can reach out to the school at bayri@limestone.on.ca or 613-389-6900 to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">waive the yearly meeting</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. All students with multiple exceptionalities will be offered an IPRC meeting. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We would also like to share upcoming </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO assessment dates</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 students will write EQAO from May 19-21 (makeup day: May 22 & 25)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 students will write EQAO from May26-28 (makeup day: May 29 & June 2)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lots of work has already begun by staff to prepare students for this assessment. Many students are working on improving their skills in reading, writing, and math and have trialed practice EQAO questions and assessments for the primary and junior assessments. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PARKING:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park in the bus lane </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 8:40 am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 3:15 pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">between 12:30-1:00 pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DRESSING FOR THE WEATHER:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waterproof boots/rubber boots</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are a great idea at this time of year as puddles start to form on our pavement and field! Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PERSONAL ITEMS STAY HOME:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask that special </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SERVICE DOGS ONLY:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Only </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">service dogs are allowed</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We are looking forward to a wonderful spring season together!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MILKSHAKE MONDAYS IN SUPPORT OF GRADE 8 GRAD & GRAD TRIP - ORDER ON SCHOOL DAY!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e3591b46-ad07-4900-a0b1-edda46b75e23?fingerprint=ppb20260328023620" alt="milkshake mondays 1" width="595" height="593" style="width:595px;height:593px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">JOIN US @ NEUROVIBES ON APRIL 29TH @ QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY - 5 PM</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/85903622-f2e9-43d2-80d6-ef0262608226?fingerprint=ppb20260411231540" alt="neurovibes" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KFLA Infant and Early Years Mental Health Pathway Launch</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - You're Invited!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/daf5d071-d625-4a5d-b43c-a99fb113e649?fingerprint=ppb20260412001220" alt="Screen Shot 2026 04 11 at 8.11.52 PM" width="232" height="385" style="width:232px;height:385px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register today:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FpYtCZDCvHb&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7C571aad55d5be49b155e608de958363d9%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639112588779710797%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sGHVRc7WOPnlVCvCMl%2FCEC28czQleWZ4rAW328PATgU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://forms.office.com/r/pYtCZDCvHb. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.office.com/r/pYtCZDCvHb</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You are invited to join us for the launch of the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FpYtCZDCvHb&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7C571aad55d5be49b155e608de958363d9%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639112588779664184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cDH7jVg%2ByKgPMkX%2BUAHraPaOgyLTVzrJYEB0j%2FiyLA8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://forms.office.com/r/pYtCZDCvHb. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KFL&A Infant & Early Mental Health Care Pathway</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on May 1, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This new pathway reflects a shared community commitment to supporting the social, emotional, and physical development of young children, from birth to six years of age. It is designed to help identify concerns earlier, support the use of a common developmental screening approach, and strengthen connections to services and supports for families across the region.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The launch event will be an opportunity to:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the Infant & Early Mental Health Care Pathway</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hear from community partners involved in this work</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore how the pathway will help connect children and families to the right supports, sooner</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> May 1, 2026</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 9 to 11 a.m.</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Southeast Public Health,</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">221 Portsmouth Ave., Kingston</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auditorium A & B</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SEE YOU @ THE BPS VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">APRIL 29TH FROM 8:35 AM - 9:05 AM</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/82c607ee-7f27-4c9b-a1f6-d3188e6ecb09?fingerprint=ppb20260328024603" alt="volunteer breakfast" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre Walk-in Clinic: Tuesdays from 10 am - 4:45 pm </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonestoptalk.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065175000310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sNpzcaNduu3VwJil0M4mgh%2FGP4uPK%2FBlvLFaJ8Uyimw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://onestoptalk.ca/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkingstonhomebase.ca%2Fone-roof%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065175040239%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KtTD78WAeHzIiSOprFlO91IPLQcaeYvVufR8pikQTCE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://kingstonhomebase.ca/one-roof/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Roof Kingston</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 12 to 25)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frflahealth.ca%2Fhome%2Fprograms%2Fyouth-hub%2F%3Fdoing_wp_cron%3D1773409338.1975519657135009765625&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065175068307%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XrvkDpRnNdXo%2BXrPr41UcVwH9v01CFC9nyes6qPJBeE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://rflahealth.ca/home/programs/youth-hub/?doing_wp_cron=1773409338.1975519657135009765625. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lennox and Addington Youth Hub</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 10 to 24)</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In an emergency, call </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">911</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or visit the nearest emergency department</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/3ae6a6fa-46ca-49b2-aa54-e3dd67e3c52e?fingerprint=ppb20260328022458" alt="Screen Shot 2026 03 27 at 10.24.10 PM" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten registration </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is now underway at elementary schools across the district! We can't wait to welcome you to Bayridge PS for Kindergarten!</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OUR DISCOVER KINDGERGARTEN EVENING IS MAY 27TH from 4:30-6 pm!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HELP END PARKING LOT CONGESTION! </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Lunch Program</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orders are due by noon on Sunday</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please create an account and explore the </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.lunchboxorders.net</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> site now - there is no obligation to order. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 13 (Day 2):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Milkshake Monday - Reid's Dairy </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rocks & Rings K-Grade 3 Programming (gym closed) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Girls Basketball Practice @ 10:45 am </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 14 (Day 3): </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vaisakhi</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rocks & Rings Grade 4-8 Programming (gym closed) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gardening Club - am </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Boys Basketball Practice @ 10:45 am </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 15 (Day 4):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club 8:15-8:50 am</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gardening Club - am </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 4 (first block)</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Girls Basketball Practice @ 10:45 am </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 16 (Day 5):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gardening Club - am </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Boys Basketball Practice @ 10:45 am </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Art Show from 5:30-7:30 pm </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17: </strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day - no school for students & professional development for staff </span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Soon</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 20: Primary & Junior Class to Gould Lake for Spring programming </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 27: LCVI Sports Festival (Special Olympics) </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28: Bayridge Secondary School Road Race </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) / Volunteer Breakfast @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6: Virtual Celebration of Dance / LCVI Road Race </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 14: Practice Lockdown w/ Kingston Police (AM) & Emergency Procedure Drills (Hold & Secure and Shelter in Place) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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!) </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25-28: Scholastic Book Fair (LC)</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27: Discover Kindergarten & Scholastic Book Fair: 4:30-6 pm (NEW DATE)</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29: PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3: Track Field </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4: Swim to Survive </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 5: Swim to Survive </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8: Swim to Survive </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9: Track & Field </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10: 4 Junior Classes to Upper Canada Village </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) / Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23: Primary Class to Lakeshore Pool </span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristy Kuhn </strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jenn Nguyen </strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kayla Mae Primeau</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundraising Coordinator: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Zrinka Vukadinovic</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </em></i></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Divisional Representatives: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lindsay Hanna</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Representative: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meg Redmond</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members-At-Large: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</strong></b></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BINGO Coordinator: Vacancy (currently being covered by </em></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristen Collins</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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, April 22nd at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. Need to get in touch with SAC Exec? Email: sacbayridgeps@gmail.com</strong></b></i></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Dates: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm.</em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22 (NEW DATE)</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play Gaming & Entertainment</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">in need of 8-10 new volunteer members</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">commitment to the Bingo Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Fundraiser! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Timetable - Balanced Day </span></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50-9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision on the Yards</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morning Bell Rings</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05-10:45 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45-11:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Recess</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:05-11:25 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Nutrition Break</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25-1:05 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05-1:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:25-1:45 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Nutrition Break </span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:45-3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes </span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</span></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;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Support Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Custodial Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Staff</strong></b></p></th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Stone </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristen Collins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nikki Way </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allison Huntley </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cindy Marshall </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June Cotton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amy Hart </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christina Quaresma </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jessica Ketcheson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meagan Akey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sumi Nada </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eddy Travers</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jacob Fields-Young </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marc Wolsey </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alana Overvelde</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elizabeth Forbes </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carol Hill </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrew Seychuk </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cynthia Laird </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emma Hamilton</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Suhkvinder Kaur</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emiley Turcotte</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Leanne Locke </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah Perrett </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morgan Hennessey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Precious Alaba</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Norah Godin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lee-Anne Touchette </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria Frid </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keerthiga Dhandipani </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yogi Jayaraman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jana Biron</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sangeetha Akkammal Ponnuraj</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carlo Connovan</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Esperance Nshimirimana</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ella Price </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stephanie McKinnon </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Miner </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sabrina Hossain </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Michel Corea</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris Klein</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vacancy</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emily Stephen</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carey Lynn Asselstine</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Erin Carroll</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Information: </span></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">orange bracelet </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cell Phones in Schools</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When can students use a mobile device:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What parents/caregivers can do: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Read </span><a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore</span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Clothing</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span><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"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been updated to reflect this commitment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prevalent Medical Conditions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plans of Care:</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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: </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-A General POC</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</span></a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supplemental Forms:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:</span></p><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </em></i></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes.</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </em></i></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. </strong></b></i></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Provincial Health Plan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reliable Life Insurance Company</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development & Sexual Health </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</span></a></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Creed-based Accommodations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><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"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</strong></b></i></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. More information can be found </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Self-Identification</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">**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.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.</span></p><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</span></a></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2>
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Bayridge Bulletin - April 6, 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATE!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 16th: 5:30-7:30 pm @ BPS</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/4029d974-4f0e-4061-9108-9d8fa8bdaa39?fingerprint=ppb20260328013950" alt="art show poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families, </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For those who celebrated Easter, we hope this time was filled with joy, tradition, and meaningful moments with loved ones. Whether you were gathering with family, enjoying seasonal activities, or simply taking time to relax, we hope you had a wonderful long weekend. We also hope all of our students had the chance to recharge over the four days and return feeling refreshed, energized, and ready for the weeks ahead. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, April 7th and continuing our learning and fun together.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC EVENT:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the date for the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Art Show on April 16th from 5:30-7:30 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Bayridge Public School. Each class will display their artwork and we welcome families to partcipate in activities funded with the ProGrant submitted by School Council and funded by LDSB. Please note students must be accompanied by an adult. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPORTS - RUNNING CLUB & JUNIOR BASKETBALL:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Beginning </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 8th until May 6th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, on Monday and Wednesday mornings, students are invited to attend practices from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:15-8:50 am</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Bayridge Public School with permission. Appropriate footwear is required!. This opportunity will be supervised by Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Stone - thank you for making this possible for our students. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior basketball</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Grades 4-6) sign up happened before the long weekend. Tryouts for both teams are this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, call backs are on Thursday, and the teams will be posted on Friday with a combined team practice in the afternoon. The tournament is on May 4th with more information and permissions to follow on School Day. We look forward to a great season!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 7: </em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Boys Basketball Tryouts - AM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </em></i></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Girls Basketball Tryouts - PM Recess & Nutrition (Gym)</em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 8:</em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Girls Basketball Tryouts - AM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </em></i></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Boys Basketball Tryouts - PM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 9:</em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Boys Basketball Callbacks - AM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </em></i></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Girls Basketball Callbacks - PM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 10: </em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Basketball Teams Posted by 1st Recess (outside of the gym) </em></i></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Combined Junior Basketball Practice for Girls and Boys Team Members - PM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CLIMBERS:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">climbers are OPEN </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GARDENING CLUB:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have had over 50 students sign up for gardening club with Mme Hill. You may see students weeding, planting, watering, and smiling as they take care of our front gardens. It is so exciting to see our students getting their hands dirty! Thank you to SAC for their contributions to Gardening club with Bingo funds!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SWIM TO SURVIVE:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The dates and times for the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 Swim to Survive program</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 5</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The times for all dates are from 1:00-2:30 pm at Lakeshore Pool. Students will take the Kingston City Bus to and from the pool. Students will need to provide their own bathing suits, towels, and goggles. More information and permissions to follow on School Day soon!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">UPPER CANADA VILLAGE:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are four junior classes (Grades 4/5, 5/6, 6, and 6/7) that will be participating in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upper Canada field trip</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on Wednesday, June 10th 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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">alternate way to get home (e.g., walk, carpool, ride home)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We are letting families know in advance so that they have ample time to make plans. More information and permissions to follow on School Day! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GOULD LAKE - EXTRA SPOTS SECURED:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were able to secure an </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">additional day at Gould Lake this Spring</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Our Grade 1 and Grade 4 classes will be visiting Gould Lake for the day on April 20th. More information and permissions to follow on School Day this week! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FLUORIDE VARNISH - K, 1, & 2:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Southeast Public Health</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will be visiting BPS on Friday, April 1st to do </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">fluoride varnish</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This is for students in Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 who have been registered by their families in advance. Please reach out to Public Health at 1-800-267-7875 if you have any questions. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FUNDRAISING & GRAD:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Milkshake Mondays</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are starting on Monday, April 13th. Order (a) milkshake(s) on School Day delivered every Monday (except holidays and PD days) for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$3.50 each from Reid's Dairy</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Orders must be placed one week prior (e.g., order Sunday, April 12th by noon for Monday, April 20th). There are so many flavours to choose from and all proceeds go towards our goal of $1000 for Grade 8 graduation. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is booked for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22nd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. There will be a graduation ceremony at BPS followed by a Boat Cruise at 7:30 pm. The Grade 8's have been fundraising during school dances, and will continue to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">fundraise</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> with Monday Milkshakes, the track & field cantee, and special freezie days in support of their graduation trip and boat cruise.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">REVIEW IPRCS:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Review IPRC</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> meetings are being scheduled for: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28 - NEW DATE</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student's identification has not chahnged for this school year, you can reach out to the school at bayri@limestone.on.ca or 613-389-6900 to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">waive the yearly meeting</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. All students with multiple exceptionalities will be offered an IPRC meeting. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO - GRADES 3 & 6:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We would also like to share upcoming </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO assessment dates</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 students will write EQAO from May 19-21 (makeup day: May 22 & 25)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 students will write EQAO from May26-28 (makeup day: May 29 & June 2)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lots of work has already begun by staff to prepare students for this assessment. Many students are working on improving their skills in reading, writing, and math and have trialed practice EQAO questions and assessments for the primary and junior assessments. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">STAFF UPDATES:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Madame Forbes will continue as the long-term occasional Core French & Planning Time teacher until the end of May. Mr. M (Macklem) will continue this week in Grade 4. Ms. Carina will continue in the Kindergarten class as ECE. Ms. Way was the successful candidate for the Grade 1 long-term occasional position, and will continue in the class for the next few weeks. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PARKING:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park in the bus lane </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 8:40 am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 3:15 pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">between 12:30-1:00 pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DRESSING FOR THE WEATHER:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waterproof boots/rubber boots</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are a great idea at this time of year as puddles start to form on our pavement and field! Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PERSONAL ITEMS STAY HOME:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask that special </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SERVICE DOGS ONLY:</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Only </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">service dogs are allowed</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We are looking forward to a wonderful spring season together!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order Your Milkshake NOW for Monday, April 13th!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e3591b46-ad07-4900-a0b1-edda46b75e23?fingerprint=ppb20260328023620" alt="milkshake mondays 1" width="595" height="593" style="width:595px;height:593px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BPS VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">APRIL 29TH FROM 8:35 AM - 9:05 AM</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/82c607ee-7f27-4c9b-a1f6-d3188e6ecb09?fingerprint=ppb20260328024603" alt="volunteer breakfast" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre Walk-in Clinic: Tuesdays from 10 am - 4:45 pm </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonestoptalk.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065175000310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sNpzcaNduu3VwJil0M4mgh%2FGP4uPK%2FBlvLFaJ8Uyimw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://onestoptalk.ca/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkingstonhomebase.ca%2Fone-roof%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065175040239%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KtTD78WAeHzIiSOprFlO91IPLQcaeYvVufR8pikQTCE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://kingstonhomebase.ca/one-roof/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Roof Kingston</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 12 to 25)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frflahealth.ca%2Fhome%2Fprograms%2Fyouth-hub%2F%3Fdoing_wp_cron%3D1773409338.1975519657135009765625&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065175068307%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XrvkDpRnNdXo%2BXrPr41UcVwH9v01CFC9nyes6qPJBeE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://rflahealth.ca/home/programs/youth-hub/?doing_wp_cron=1773409338.1975519657135009765625. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lennox and Addington Youth Hub</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 10 to 24)</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In an emergency, call </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">911</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or visit the nearest emergency department</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/3ae6a6fa-46ca-49b2-aa54-e3dd67e3c52e?fingerprint=ppb20260328022458" alt="Screen Shot 2026 03 27 at 10.24.10 PM" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-27 TriBoard Information </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(In-Area Students)</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 5, 2026 Deadline</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b?fingerprint=ppb20260220200600" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten registration </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is now underway at elementary schools across the district! We can't wait to welcome you to Bayridge PS for Kindergarten!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HELP END PARKING LOT CONGESTION! </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Lunch Program</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orders are due by noon on Sunday</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please create an account and explore the </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.lunchboxorders.net</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> site now - there is no obligation to order. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" alt="This Week" width="236" height="229" style="width:236px;height:229px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 6 (Day 4):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Easter Monday - no school for staff or students </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 7 (Day 3): </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gardening Club - am </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Boys Basketball Tryouts - AM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Girls Basketball Tryouts - PM Recess & Nutrition (Gym)</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 8 (Day 4):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club 8:15-8:50 am</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gardening Club - am </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Girls Basketball Tryouts - AM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Boys Basketball Tryouts - PM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 4 (first block)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 9 (Day 5):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gardening Club - am </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Boys Basketball Callbacks - AM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Girls Basketball Callbacks - PM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 10 (Day 1): </strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Spirit Wear and/or BPS colours (blue and green)!</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Basketball Teams Posted by 1st Recess </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fluoride Varnish for Kindergarten, Grade 1 & Grade 2 for Registered Students </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Combined Junior Basketball Practice for Girls and Boys Team Members - PM Recess & Nutrition (Gym) </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gardening Club - am </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3 (first block) </span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13 & 14: Rocks & Rings Curling (gym closed) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 14: Vaisakhi</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 16: SAC Art Show: 5:30-7:30 pm @ BPS </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 20: Primary & Junior Class to Gould Lake for Spring programming </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28: Bayridge Secondary School Road Race </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) / Volunteer Breakfast @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6: Virtual Celebration of Dance / LCVI Road Race </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29: PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3: Track Field </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4: Swim to Survive </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 5: Swim to Survive </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8: Swim to Survive </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9: Track & Field </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10: 4 Junior Classes to Upper Canada Village </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) / Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23: Primary Class to Lakeshore Pool </span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/ee9c821d-98b9-4b03-8f2b-841a21ff91c8?fingerprint=ppb20260328025710" alt="Screen Shot 2026 03 27 at 10.56.18 PM" width="423" height="527" style="width:423px;height:527px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristy Kuhn </strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jenn Nguyen </strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kayla Mae Primeau</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundraising Coordinator: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Zrinka Vukadinovic</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </em></i></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Divisional Representatives: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lindsay Hanna</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Representative: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meg Redmond</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members-At-Large: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</strong></b></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BINGO Coordinator: Vacancy (currently being covered by </em></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristen Collins</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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, April 15th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. Need to get in touch with SAC Exec? Email: sacbayridgeps@gmail.com</strong></b></i></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Dates: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm.</em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play Gaming & Entertainment</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">in need of 8-10 new volunteer members</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">commitment to the Bingo Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Fundraiser! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Timetable - Balanced Day </span></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50-9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision on the Yards</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morning Bell Rings</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05-10:45 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45-11:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Recess</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:05-11:25 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Nutrition Break</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25-1:05 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05-1:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess</span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:25-1:45 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Nutrition Break </span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:45-3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes </span></p></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);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</span></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;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Support Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Custodial Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Staff</strong></b></p></th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Stone </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristen Collins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nariy Moscrop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allison Huntley </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cindy Marshall </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June Cotton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amy Hart </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christina Quaresma </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jessica Ketcheson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meagan Akey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sumi Nada </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eddy Travers</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jacob Fields-Young </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marc Wolsey </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alana Overvelde</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elizabeth Forbes </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carol Hill </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrew Seychuk </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cynthia Laird </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emma Hamilton</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Suhkvinder Kaur</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emiley Turcotte</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Leanne Locke </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah Perrett </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morgan Hennessey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Precious Alaba</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Norah Godin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lee-Anne Touchette </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria Frid </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keerthiga Dhandipani </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yogi Jayaraman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jana Biron</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sangeetha Akkammal Ponnuraj</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carlo Connovan</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Esperance Nshimirimana</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ella Price </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stephanie McKinnon </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Miner </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sabrina Hossain </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Michel Corea</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris Klein</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thomas Wolfe</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emily Stephen</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carey Lynn Asselstine</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Erin Carroll</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Messages from KFL&A: </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harmful Substances </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/07067638-015d-4c0f-a6ab-145e656a2421?fingerprint=ppb20260328022239" alt="Screen Shot 2026 03 27 at 10.20.44 PM" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Illness</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c6bf807a-da4d-4201-9580-2910cbf19573?fingerprint=ppb20260103204412" alt="Flu" width="498" height="741" style="width:498px;height:741px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Information: </span></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">orange bracelet </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cell Phones in Schools</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When can students use a mobile device:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What parents/caregivers can do: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Read </span><a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore</span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Clothing</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span><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"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been updated to reflect this commitment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prevalent Medical Conditions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plans of Care:</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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: </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-A General POC</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</span></a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supplemental Forms:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:</span></p><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </em></i></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes.</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </em></i></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. </strong></b></i></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Provincial Health Plan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reliable Life Insurance Company</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development & Sexual Health </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</span></a></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Creed-based Accommodations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><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"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</strong></b></i></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. More information can be found </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Self-Identification</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">**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.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.</span></p><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89e431f1-13a1-45e5-b9b4-80eefe693403?fingerprint=ppb20260201204520" alt="earlyonfeb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2>
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Bayridge Bulletin - March 29, 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATE!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 16th: 5:30-7:30 pm @ BPS</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/4029d974-4f0e-4061-9108-9d8fa8bdaa39?fingerprint=ppb20260328013950" alt="art show poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families, </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It has been wonderful to welcome our students back this week and see the school filled once again with energy, enthusiasm, and smiling faces. We are very proud of how smoothly students have transitioned back into routines and learning. This week, and next, are 4 day weeks for staff and students. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">climbers are still CLOSED </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">on all yards: Kindergarten, primary, and junior before, during, and after school, as well as on weekends. There is still frost, ice, and snow on the ground. With warmer temperatures this week, we are hopeful we can open them the week of April 7th. 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. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last week, many of our junior students continued their involvement in PALS (Playground Activity Leaders in Schools) as they began Part 2 of the program. We are excited to see our student leaders building on their skills, promoting inclusive play, and helping to create a positive and active environment on the playground. Students will meet this week to make groups, select games, and begin PALS!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Kindergarten to Grade 3 students also had a special opportunity to attend an engaging Indigenous puppet show performed by Chad Solomon. This meaningful experience was organized by the LDSB Indigenous Team and provided students with an introduction to Indigenous perspectives through storytelling and interactive learning. It was a wonderful way to support our ongoing commitment to learning about Indigenous cultures and voices.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Milkshake Mondays</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are starting on Monday, April 13th (orders for April 6th will be on April 13th due to the Easter holiday Monday). Order (a) milkshake(s) on School Day delivered every Monday (except holidays and PD days) for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$3.50 each from Reid's Dairy</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Orders must be placed one week prior (e.g., order Sunday, April 12th by noon for Monday, April 20th). There are so many flavours to choose from and all proceeds go towards our goal of $1000 for Grade 8 graduation. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is booked for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22nd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. There will be a graduation ceremony at BPS followed by a Boat Cruise at 7:30 pm. The Grade 8's have been fundraising during school dances, and will continue to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">fundraise</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> with Monday Milkshakes, the track & field cantee, and special freezie days in support of their graduation trip and boat cruise!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the date for the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Art Show on April 16th from 5:30-7:30 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Bayridge Public School. Each class will display their artwork and we welcome families to partcipate in activities funded with the ProGrant submitted by School Council and funded by LDSB. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Permission forms for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club for Grade 3-8 students</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will be LIVE on School Day soon! Beginning </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 8th until May 6th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, on Monday and Wednesday mornings, students are invited to attend practices from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:15-8:50 am</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Bayridge Public School with permission. Appropriate footwear is required!. This opportunity will be supervised by Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Stone - thank you for making this possible for our students. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a reminder, our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">dismissal bell rings at 3:25 p.m.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> We kindly ask that </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">students proceed directly home</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at this time, as there is no supervision on the yard after school hours.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Review IPRC</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> meetings are being scheduled for: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student's identification has not chahnged for this school year, you can reach out to the school at bayri@limestone.on.ca or 613-389-6900 to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">waive the yearly meeting</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. All students with multiple exceptionalities will be offered an IPRC meeting. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We would also like to share upcoming </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO assessment dates</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 students will write EQAO from May 19-21 (makeup day: May 22 & 25)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 students will write EQAO from May26-28 (makeup day: May 29 & June 2)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lots of work has already begun by staff to prepare students for this assessment. Many students are working on improving their skills in reading, writing, and math and have trialed practice EQAO questions and assessments for the primary and junior assessments. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Madame Forbes will continue as the long-term occasional Core French & Planning Time teacher until the end of May. We will be interviewing for a long-term occasional teacher for Grade 1 this coming week and inform families of the successful teacher as soon as possible. Mr. M (Macklem) will continue this week in Grade 4 and Ms. Carina will continue in the Kindergarten class as ECE. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park in the bus lane </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 8:40 am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 3:15 pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">between 12:30-1:00 pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waterproof boots/rubber boots</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are a great idea at this time of year as puddles start to form on our pavement and field! Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask that special </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Only </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">service dogs are allowed</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We are looking forward to a wonderful spring season together!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order Your Milkshake NOW for Monday, April 13th!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e3591b46-ad07-4900-a0b1-edda46b75e23?fingerprint=ppb20260328023620" alt="milkshake mondays 1" width="595" height="593" style="width:595px;height:593px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BPS VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">APRIL 29TH FROM 8:35 AM - 9:05 AM</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/82c607ee-7f27-4c9b-a1f6-d3188e6ecb09?fingerprint=ppb20260328024603" alt="volunteer breakfast" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre Walk-in Clinic: Tuesdays from 10 am - 4:45 pm </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonestoptalk.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065175000310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sNpzcaNduu3VwJil0M4mgh%2FGP4uPK%2FBlvLFaJ8Uyimw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://onestoptalk.ca/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkingstonhomebase.ca%2Fone-roof%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065175040239%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KtTD78WAeHzIiSOprFlO91IPLQcaeYvVufR8pikQTCE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://kingstonhomebase.ca/one-roof/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Roof Kingston</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 12 to 25)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frflahealth.ca%2Fhome%2Fprograms%2Fyouth-hub%2F%3Fdoing_wp_cron%3D1773409338.1975519657135009765625&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065175068307%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XrvkDpRnNdXo%2BXrPr41UcVwH9v01CFC9nyes6qPJBeE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://rflahealth.ca/home/programs/youth-hub/?doing_wp_cron=1773409338.1975519657135009765625. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lennox and Addington Youth Hub</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 10 to 24)</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In an emergency, call </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">911</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or visit the nearest emergency department</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/3ae6a6fa-46ca-49b2-aa54-e3dd67e3c52e?fingerprint=ppb20260328022458" alt="Screen Shot 2026 03 27 at 10.24.10 PM" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-27 TriBoard Information </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(In-Area Students)</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 5, 2026 Deadline</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b?fingerprint=ppb20260220200600" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten registration </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is now underway at elementary schools across the district! We can't wait to welcome you to Bayridge PS for Kindergarten!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HELP END PARKING LOT CONGESTION! </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Lunch Program</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orders are due by noon on Sunday</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please create an account and explore the </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.lunchboxorders.net</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> site now - there is no obligation to order. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" alt="This Week" width="236" height="229" style="width:236px;height:229px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 30 (Day 4):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, March 31 (Day 5): </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 1 (Day 1):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 4 (first block)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 2 (Day 2):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 3 (Day 3): </strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Spirit Wear and/or BPS colours (blue and green)!</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3 (first block) </span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13 & 14: Rocks & Rings Curling </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 14: Vaisakhi</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 16: SAC Art Show: 5:30-7:30 pm @ BPS </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28: Bayridge Secondary School Road Race </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) / Volunteer Breakfast @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6: Virtual Celebration of Dance / LCVI Road Race </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29: PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3: Track Field </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9: Track & Field </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22: Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, Siblings, & Staff @ 8:35 am (Bear Den) / Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/ee9c821d-98b9-4b03-8f2b-841a21ff91c8?fingerprint=ppb20260328025710" alt="Screen Shot 2026 03 27 at 10.56.18 PM" width="423" height="527" style="width:423px;height:527px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristy Kuhn </strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jenn Nguyen </strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kayla Mae Primeau</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundraising Coordinator: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Zrinka Vukadinovic</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </em></i></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Divisional Representatives: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lindsay Hanna</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Representative: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meg Redmond</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members-At-Large: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</strong></b></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BINGO Coordinator: Vacancy (currently being covered by </em></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristen Collins</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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, April 15th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. Need to get in touch with SAC Exec? Email: sacbayridgeps@gmail.com</strong></b></i></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Dates: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm.</em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play Gaming & Entertainment</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">in need of 8-10 new volunteer members</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">commitment to the Bingo Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Fundraiser! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Timetable - Balanced Day </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50-9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision on the Yards</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morning Bell Rings</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05-10:45 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45-11:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:05-11:25 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Nutrition Break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25-1:05 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05-1:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:25-1:45 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Nutrition Break </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:45-3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Support Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Custodial Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Staff</strong></b></p></th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Stone </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristen Collins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nariy Moscrop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allison Huntley </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cindy Marshall </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June Cotton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amy Hart </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christina Quaresma </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jessica Ketcheson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meagan Akey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sumi Nada </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eddy Travers</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jacob Fields-Young </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marc Wolsey </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alana Overvelde</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elizabeth Forbes </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carol Hill </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrew Seychuk </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cynthia Laird </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emma Hamilton</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Suhkvinder Kaur</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emiley Turcotte</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Leanne Locke </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah Perrett </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morgan Hennessey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Precious Alaba</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Norah Godin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lee-Anne Touchette </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria Frid </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keerthiga Dhandipani </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yogi Jayaraman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jana Biron</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sangeetha Akkammal Ponnuraj</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carlo Connovan</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Esperance Nshimirimana</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ella Price </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stephanie McKinnon </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Miner </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sabrina Hossain </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Michel Corea</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris Klein</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thomas Wolfe</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emily Stephen</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carey Lynn Asselstine</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Erin Carroll</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Messages from KFL&A: </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harmful Substances </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/07067638-015d-4c0f-a6ab-145e656a2421?fingerprint=ppb20260328022239" alt="Screen Shot 2026 03 27 at 10.20.44 PM" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Illness</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c6bf807a-da4d-4201-9580-2910cbf19573?fingerprint=ppb20260103204412" alt="Flu" width="498" height="741" style="width:498px;height:741px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Information: </span></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">orange bracelet </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cell Phones in Schools</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When can students use a mobile device:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What parents/caregivers can do: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Read </span><a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore</span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Clothing</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span><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"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been updated to reflect this commitment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prevalent Medical Conditions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plans of Care:</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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: </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-A General POC</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014234" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</span></a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supplemental Forms:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </em></i></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes.</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </em></i></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. </strong></b></i></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the </span><a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Provincial Health Plan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reliable Life Insurance Company</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development & Sexual Health </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</span></a></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Creed-based Accommodations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><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"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</strong></b></i></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. More information can be found </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Self-Identification</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">**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.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.</span></p><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89e431f1-13a1-45e5-b9b4-80eefe693403?fingerprint=ppb20260201204520" alt="earlyonfeb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2>
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Bayridge Bulletin - March 22, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/16dfc97d-3b72-46bd-ac69-0da5c431512a?fingerprint=ppb20260312180924" alt="Purple Day PNG" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families, </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome back! We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable March Break and are returning feeling refreshed and ready for the busy and exciting weeks ahead. With the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">arrival of spring</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, we look forward to longer days, warmer weather, and continued growth in learning for all of our students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Meeting</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on Wednesday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 25th </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">at 5:30 pm in Room 2 - all BPS caregivers welcome!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 2 IEPs</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Individual Education Plans) will be sent home on Monday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 23rd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We ask that families review these documents and provide any feedback as needed. Your input is an important part of supporting your child’s success.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our second round of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">initial IPRC meetings </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Identification, Placement, and Review Committee) are taking place this week on Thursday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 26th </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">for families who have received invitations. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Review IPRC</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> meetings are being scheduled for: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student's identification has not chahnged for this school year, you can reach out to the school at bayri@limestone.on.ca or 613-389-6900 to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">waive the yearly meeting</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. All students with multiple exceptionalities will be offered an IPRC meeting. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PALS Training - Part 2 </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">will also take place this week on Wednesday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 25th </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(middle block & second recess). Proper footwear is required for students who participated during Part 1 earlier this year. We are proud of our students who are taking on leadership roles and helping to create a positive and inclusive environment during outdoor play.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">climbers are still closed</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on all yards: Kindergarten, primary, and junior. With the ground still frozen in many areas, and snow and ice still on the ground, they are not safe for use before, during, or after school. Thank you for your understanding. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park in the bus lane </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 8:40 am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 3:15 pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">between 12:30-1:00 pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waterproof boots/rubber boots</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are a great idea at this time of year as puddles start to form on our pavement and field! Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask that special </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Only </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">service dogs are allowed</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We are looking forward to a wonderful spring season together!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/7c6b5349-0d34-4666-a605-d000bcdd89c8?fingerprint=ppb20260312181342" alt="16 100 AKF PD Posters Cassidy A2 CRPD 768x994 1" width="449" height="581" style="width:449px;height:581px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation Photos - Wednesday, March 25th (AM)</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/094eedcd-12b5-42c3-9722-5962d9911ccd?fingerprint=ppb20260321225358" alt="grade 8 grad photos" width="479" height="712" style="width:479px;height:712px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AWAY ON YOUR GRADE 8 GRAD PHOTO DAY? </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students who may miss their photo session, the Kingston Edge Imaging team has a Pop-Up photography event for grads! Capture 4 poses in a sash and gown (provided). Receive an emailed proof with codes to purchase your photos. Sit fee is $10 to be photographed. Feel free to bring a prop!</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> April 11th & April 18th, 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Queen's Edge Imaging Portrait Studio (across from the AMS Media Centre)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Address:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 87 Union St., John Deutsch University Centre, 2nd Floor (Room 231) Kingston, ON</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Note: If the school has already approved the composite or submitted their yearbook, there could be a chance that we are unable to add you in.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fe2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8%2F327d6b1f649c46bd24d69b44a4e30051%2Ff9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7C9b782442905545e733ae08de81269578%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090199970770247%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hNSUt4hU9mZa5pNKIAaUoN8WMMa4y%2Bobt4sjP7M13yY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/e2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8/327d6b1f649c46bd24d69b44a4e30051/f9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign up here to register for your photos if you missed them! Once you click through the disclaimer, select BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT then type in your school code: BBL</strong></b></u></a></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-27 TriBoard Information </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(In-Area Students)</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 5, 2026 Deadline</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b?fingerprint=ppb20260220200600" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten registration </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is now underway at elementary schools across the district! We can't wait to welcome you to Bayridge PS for Kindergarten!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HELP END PARKING LOT CONGESTION! </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Lunch Program</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orders are due by noon on Sunday</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please create an account and explore the </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.lunchboxorders.net</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> site now - there is no obligation to order. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" alt="This Week" width="236" height="229" style="width:236px;height:229px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 23 (Day 4):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome back from Spring Break!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 2 IEPs home to families for review and input </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, March 24 (Day 5): </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 25 (Day 1):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation Photos (AM) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Let's Talk Science Experience - Primary Class </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 4 (first block)</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PALS Training 2 - middle block & second recess (gym closed) </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council Meeting @ 5:30 pm - Room 2 </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, March 26 (Day 2):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear Purple in Support of Epilepsy Awareness Day!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, March 27 (Day 3): </strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Spirit Wear and/or BPS colours (blue and green)!</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Isabel Bader Field Trip - Junior Class </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3 (first block) </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Land-based Field Trip to No. 9 Gardens for Self-Identified Indigenous Students </span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 1: Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13 & 14: Rocks & Rings Curling </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 14: Vaisakhi</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6: Virtual Celebration of Dance </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29: PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristy Kuhn </strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jenn Nguyen </strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kayla Mae Primeau</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundraising Coordinator: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Zrinka Vukadinovic</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Divisional Representatives: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lindsay Hanna</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Representative: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meg Redmond</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members-At-Large: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</strong></b></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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, March 11 at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. </strong></b></i></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Dates: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm. </em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 11</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play Gaming & Entertainment</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">in need of 8-10 new volunteer members</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">commitment to the Bingo Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Fundraiser! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Timetable - Balanced Day </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50-9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision on the Yards</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morning Bell Rings</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05-10:45 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45-11:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:05-11:25 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Nutrition Break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25-1:05 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05-1:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:25-1:45 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Nutrition Break </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:45-3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Support Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Custodial Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Staff</strong></b></p></th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Stone </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristen Collins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nariy Moscrop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allison Huntley </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cindy Marshall </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June Cotton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amy Hart </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christina Quaresma </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jessica Ketcheson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meagan Akey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sumi Nada </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eddy Travers</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jacob Fields-Young </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marc Wolsey </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alana Overvelde</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elizabeth Forbes </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carol Hill </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrew Seychuk </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cynthia Laird </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emma Hamilton</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Suhkvinder Kaur</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emiley Turcotte</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Leanne Locke </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah Perrett </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morgan Hennessey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Precious Alaba</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Norah Godin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lee-Anne Touchette </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria Frid </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keerthiga Dhandipani </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yogi Jayaraman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jana Biron</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sangeetha Akkammal Ponnuraj</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carlo Connovan</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Esperance Nshimirimana</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ella Price </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stephanie McKinnon </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Miner </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sabrina Hossain </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Michel Corea</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris Klein</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thomas Wolfe</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emily Stephen</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carey Lynn Asselstine</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Erin Carroll</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Messages from KFL&A: </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Positive Relationship w/ Food</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/ef2b3a87-89dd-4a06-bdfc-aa33ea54fb8c?fingerprint=ppb20260220200628" alt="healthy food" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Illness</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/e13e9499-e552-4b1b-84fe-bd5af4dee71b?fingerprint=ppb20260103204457" alt="Sick2" width="494" height="645" style="width:494px;height:645px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c6bf807a-da4d-4201-9580-2910cbf19573?fingerprint=ppb20260103204412" alt="Flu" width="498" height="741" style="width:498px;height:741px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Glasses</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ee6efcc2-8459-4cc9-896d-c09f14b739fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" alt="Glasses" width="446" height="558" style="width:446px;height:558px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting to School Safely</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b1ce98b8-0279-4989-a7d0-b1643b9ac275?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="Being Active" width="470" height="606" style="width:470px;height:606px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Information: </span></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">orange bracelet </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cell Phones in Schools</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When can students use a mobile device:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What parents/caregivers can do: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Read </span><a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore</span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Clothing</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span><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"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been updated to reflect this commitment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prevalent Medical Conditions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plans of Care:</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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: </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-A General POC</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014234" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</span></a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supplemental Forms:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </em></i></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes.</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </em></i></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. </strong></b></i></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the </span><a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Provincial Health Plan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reliable Life Insurance Company</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development & Sexual Health </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</span></a></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Creed-based Accommodations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><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"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</strong></b></i></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. More information can be found </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Self-Identification</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">**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.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.</span></p><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89e431f1-13a1-45e5-b9b4-80eefe693403?fingerprint=ppb20260201204520" alt="earlyonfeb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2>
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Bayridge Bulletin - March 8, 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRIENDLY REMINDER: MARCH 8th (SPRING FORWARD)</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/161c5e54-73fd-4e3b-999c-37c535d427e7?fingerprint=ppb20260301131612" alt="Spring forward" width="481" height="601" style="width:481px;height:601px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families, </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Don't forget to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring forward</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! That means you should set your clocks FORWARD one hour today! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It's hard to believe there are five (5) days left of school before </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring Break: March 16-20</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. School resumes March 23rd. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Meeting</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on Wednesday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 11 at 5:30 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in Room 2 - all BPS caregivers welcome!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play Gaming & Entertainment</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a charitable gaming organization. We have been able to purchase many items for students and the school, such as sports jerseys, school spirit wear, classroom carpets, junior volleyball nets, microphone stands, microphones for drama productions, technology for classrooms, buses for field trips, and so much more! Our roster is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">in need of new volunteer members</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">commitment to the Bingo Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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. Please connect with Kristen Collins at collinskd@limestone.on.ca if you are interested in joining the team! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 2 IEPs</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will be going home to families on Monday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 23rd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Your review and input is important. Please connect with your student's teacher before or after this date if you would like to discuss their IEP. Our second round of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">initial IPRC meetings </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Identification, Placement, and Review Committee) are taking place on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 26th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Review IPRC</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> meetings are being scheduled for: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student's identification has not chahnged for this school year, you can reach out to the school at bayri@limestone.on.ca or 613-389-6900 to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">waive the yearly meeting</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. All students with multiple exceptionalities will be offered an IPRC meeting. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park in the bus lane </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 8:40 am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 3:15 pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">between 12:30-1:00 pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">office hours </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:15 am-4:15 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Monday through Friday. Mrs. Carroll, our office administrator, takes her lunch from 12-1 pm each day. A reminder that staff have 48 hours to respond to emails and phone calls. If you need immediate assistance, please call and speak to someone directly. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waterproof boots/rubber boots</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are a great idea at this time of year as puddles start to form on our pavement and field! Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask that special </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Only </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">service dogs are allowed</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful Spring Break!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/99fea139-d8af-433c-8e5f-5bb28866810d?fingerprint=ppb20260213233043" alt="Monique Gray Smith" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shé:kon, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I am writing to inform you of an upcoming community event: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, taking place on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 12, 2026</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, at Queen’s University.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This special evening is led by the Limestone District School Board Indigenous Education Team in partnership with the Limestone Learning Foundation and Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to welcome Monique Gray Smith, who will provide an in-person public talk inspired by her book, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, an adaptation of </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Robin Wall Kimmerer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, and connection to land and one another.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to seeing you then! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-27 TriBoard Information </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(In-Area Students)</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 5, 2026 Deadline</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b?fingerprint=ppb20260220200600" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten registration </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is now underway at elementary schools across the district! We can't wait to welcome you to Bayridge PS for Kindergarten!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HELP END PARKING LOT CONGESTION! </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Lunch Program</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orders are due by noon on Sunday</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please create an account and explore the </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.lunchboxorders.net</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> site now - there is no obligation to order. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" alt="This Week" width="236" height="229" style="width:236px;height:229px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 9 (Day 4):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, March 10 (Day 5): </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 11 (Day 1):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 4 (first block)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council Meeting @ 5:30 pm - Room 2 </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, March 12 (Day 2):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, March 13 (Day 3): </strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Spirit Wear and/or BPS colours (blue and green)!</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3 (first block) </span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 16-20: Spring Break </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 20: Eid-ul-Fitr</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 21: Naw-Ruz (Baha'i) / Nowruz (Ismaili)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 1: Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13 & 14: Rocks & Rings Curling </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 14: Vaisakhi</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6: Virtual Celebration of Dance </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25: Grade 8 Graduation Photos - Edge Imaging </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29: PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristy Kuhn </strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jenn Nguyen </strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kayla Mae Primeau</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundraising Coordinator: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Zrinka Vukadinovic</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Divisional Representatives: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lindsay Hanna</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Representative: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meg Redmond</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members-At-Large: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</strong></b></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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, March 11 at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. </strong></b></i></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Dates: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm. </em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 11</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play Gaming & Entertainment</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">in need of 8-10 new volunteer members</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">commitment to the Bingo Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Fundraiser! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Timetable - Balanced Day </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50-9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision on the Yards</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morning Bell Rings</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05-10:45 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45-11:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:05-11:25 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Nutrition Break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25-1:05 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05-1:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:25-1:45 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Nutrition Break </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:45-3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Support Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Custodial Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Staff</strong></b></p></th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Stone </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristen Collins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nariy Moscrop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allison Huntley </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cindy Marshall </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June Cotton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amy Hart </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christina Quaresma </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jessica Ketcheson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meagan Akey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sumi Nada </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eddy Travers</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jacob Fields-Young </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marc Wolsey </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alana Overvelde</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elizabeth Forbes </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carol Hill </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrew Seychuk </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cynthia Laird </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emma Hamilton</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Suhkvinder Kaur</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emiley Turcotte</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Leanne Locke </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah Perrett </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morgan Hennessey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Precious Alaba</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Norah Godin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lee-Anne Touchette </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria Frid </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keerthiga Dhandipani </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yogi Jayaraman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jana Biron</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Arti Chauhan</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carlo Connovan</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Esperance Nshimirimana</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ella Price </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stephanie McKinnon </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Miner </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sabrina Hossain </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Michel Corea</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris Klein</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thomas Wolfe</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emily Stephen</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carey Lynn Asselstine</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Erin Carroll</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Messages from KFL&A: </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Positive Relationship w/ Food</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/ef2b3a87-89dd-4a06-bdfc-aa33ea54fb8c?fingerprint=ppb20260220200628" alt="healthy food" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Illness</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/e13e9499-e552-4b1b-84fe-bd5af4dee71b?fingerprint=ppb20260103204457" alt="Sick2" width="494" height="645" style="width:494px;height:645px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c6bf807a-da4d-4201-9580-2910cbf19573?fingerprint=ppb20260103204412" alt="Flu" width="498" height="741" style="width:498px;height:741px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Glasses</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ee6efcc2-8459-4cc9-896d-c09f14b739fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" alt="Glasses" width="446" height="558" style="width:446px;height:558px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting to School Safely</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b1ce98b8-0279-4989-a7d0-b1643b9ac275?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="Being Active" width="470" height="606" style="width:470px;height:606px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Information: </span></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">orange bracelet </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cell Phones in Schools</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When can students use a mobile device:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What parents/caregivers can do: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Read </span><a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore</span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Clothing</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span><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"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been updated to reflect this commitment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prevalent Medical Conditions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plans of Care:</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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: </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-A General POC</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014234" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</span></a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supplemental Forms:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </em></i></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes.</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </em></i></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. </strong></b></i></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the </span><a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Provincial Health Plan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reliable Life Insurance Company</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development & Sexual Health </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</span></a></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Creed-based Accommodations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><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"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</strong></b></i></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. More information can be found </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Self-Identification</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">**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.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.</span></p><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89e431f1-13a1-45e5-b9b4-80eefe693403?fingerprint=ppb20260201204520" alt="earlyonfeb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2>
2026-03-08 19:47:42.382 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director - March 5, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendar is Approved</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education has approved Limestone’s recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar. The school year will begin with a P.A. Day on September 1, 2026, with the first day of classes for students on September 2, 2026. A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">printable version of the calendar is available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees are seeking feedback on the Limestone District School Board budget planning process for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Families are encouraged to take a few minutes to provide feedback on areas or priority. The survey is anonymous and can be accessed online at </span><a href="https://bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> . The survey closes March 23, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Video: Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As previously shared, the Ministry of Education released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in December, and we are pleased to share that Limestone has achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s results are consistent with provincial trends in many areas and show meaningful improvement in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone is performing at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These results reflect the collective efforts of Limestone educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—supported by the ongoing commitment of students and families across our district. We are extremely proud of the dedication and hard work that contributed to these achievements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to share a </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">video update with families on Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> provides an overview of Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan and how it guides our shared work to support student learning and well-being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through insights from members of the Limestone Senior Team, families will learn about the key priorities shaping our efforts, the thinking behind our actions, and how collaboration, evidence, and reflection help us improve. The video highlights how data, professional learning, and shared leadership work together to move learning forward, while keeping students, belonging, and continuous growth at the centre. It offers a look at how planning connects to practice as we work together toward positive outcomes for all Limestone students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History Curriculum</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With these updates, in Grades 7, 8, and 10, students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in the pursuit of building an inclusive and prosperous country. The Grade 10 History course will also have new learning on extreme political and social ideologies, the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, and the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the updated curriculum on the </span><a href="https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Become a Homestay and Host an International Student: A Meaningful Experience for You and Your Family</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year, LDSB welcomes more than 120 international students into schools across the district from countries around the world, including Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, France, Vietnam, Rwanda, and many others. Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a positive difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students and supported by dedicated Limestone staff throughout the placement, so families are never on their own. Hosting offers opportunities for cultural exchange, the development of lasting relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. To learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes, visit </span><a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry Resources for Reading and Math</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued partnership and support of student learning and well-being across Limestone. We are grateful for the role families play in helping students feel supported, connected, and successful, and we look forward to continuing our work together.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p>
2026-03-05 21:30:00.475 +0000 UTC
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Limestone District School Board Welcomes 2026–2027 Student Trustees
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2026–2027 Student Trustees, who will be formally welcomed at the April meeting of the Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student trustees play an important role in bringing student perspectives to board-level discussions, helping ensure that student voice is reflected in decision-making across the district. For the upcoming term, LDSB looks forward to working with three engaged and passionate student leaders who represent rural, urban, and Indigenous student communities:</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Audrey Bateman – Rural Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Bateman:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> I'm so excited to be your rural student trustee this year. This role is such a great place to create lasting change for the current and future classes. I'm really looking forward to connecting with the trustees and students from across the board to try and make school a more fun, inclusive, and memorable experience where we can. Everyone's voice matters!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Victoria McCourt – Indigenous Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee McCourt</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied for the Indigenous student trustee position because I feel that having a voice to represent Indigenous students, their issues and concerns is important. I would like to help celebrate and honour the Indigenous students in the Limestone District School Board. I look forward to helping create more opportunities for Indigenous students and I want our youth to feel proud of who they are and their Indigenous identity. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathew Katz – Urban Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Katz</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied to become a student trustee to advocate for issues that both I and students from across LDSB are passionate about. I specifically hope to be able to work on issues related to environmental sustainability and anti-racism. Ultimately, I want to ensure students’ voices are heard and meaningfully represented.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board congratulates Audrey, Victoria, and Matthew on their appointments and looks forward to welcoming them at the April Board meeting as they begin their term as student trustees for the 2026–2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6101cb72-005e-4aad-b211-341230a8738b?fingerprint=ppb20260304144748" alt="2026 2027 Student Trustees" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-03-04 14:48:09.694 +0000 UTC
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Limestone DSB Schools to Participate in Kingston Community Climate Action Fund FoodCycler Project
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board schools will participate in this year’s Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) initiative, supported by the City of Kingston and led by Sustainable Kingston. The project aims to turn everyday school lunch waste into meaningful climate action by introducing FoodCyclers in five to seven local elementary schools, with the long-term goal of securing a unit for each elementary school across the City of Kingston. These units will complement existing food-based programming and serve as an additional hands-on learning tool for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The initiative will help divert organic waste from student snacks and lunches away from landfill. Along with reducing methane emissions, the project will provide real-world learning opportunities by helping students deepen their understanding of sustainability, waste reduction, and the circular economy. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofkingston.ca%2Fnews%2Fposts%2Fcommunity-donations-sought-to-double-climate-impact-in-local-schools%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C05b07ce6640b41c56fb008de757bf3b3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639077372412072201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7QHs6289rcFNO5fKd%2Ft%2Fqgr5HdPeVSzhclv3fn9DQDE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the project and ways to contribute on the City of Kingston website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>
2026-03-02 16:34:35.541 +0000 UTC
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Bayridge Bulletin - March 1, 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families, </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! We are looking forward to a busy and exciting month filled with meaningful learning opportunities and special events for our students. Last week, some students participated in Bollywood workshops by Dance 'N Culture, Blue Marble Learning Series, and so much more!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to recognize the beginning of the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026 Paralympics</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> this month. The 2026 Winter Paralympics celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and athletic excellence of competitors from around the world. We look forward to highlighting the spirit of inclusion, determination, and sportsmanship with our students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Wednesday, March 4th, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">hot breakfast catered by BSS</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and funded by School Council, will be available to Grade 6-8 students, their siblings, and staff from 8:50-9:05 am in the Bear Den. Students should enter through the intermediate doors. Bring your appetite! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Thursday, March 5, students in Grades 3/4 and 6 will be participating in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Gould Lake Winter Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Gould Lake Conservation Area. This outdoor learning experience provides students with opportunities to build teamwork skills, resilience, and confidence while enjoying the natural environment. We hope it will be a memorable day for all involved.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Friday, March 6, self-identified Indigenous students in </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 5-8 </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">will have the opportunity to take part in a special </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous learning experience: Medicine Bag Workshop</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This session will provide valuable cultural knowledge and deepen students’ understanding through authentic learning and engagement. We are grateful to be able to offer this meaningful opportunity from the LDSB Indigenous Team. Permission forms will be LIVE on Monday morning. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families would have received information about their student's </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices @ 7 applications</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on Friday regarding programs for next year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We kindly remind families who have received </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IPRC waiver forms</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> with Term 1 report cards to please review, sign, and return them to the school as soon as possible. Your timely response helps us plan upcoming meetings for March, April, and May with our special education team. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It's almost time to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring forward</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Daylight savings time begins the second Sunday in March - this year, it is March 8th at 2 am. That means you should set your clocks FORWARD one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park in the bus lane </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 8:40 am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 3:15 pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">between 12:30-1:00 pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">office hours </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:15 am-4:15 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Monday through Friday. Mrs. Carroll, our office administrator, takes her lunch from 12-1 pm each day. A reminder that staff have 48 hours to respond to emails and phone calls. If you need immediate assistance, please call and speak to someone directly. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students go outside for recess whenever it is safe to do so, and being </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">prepared with weather-appropriate clothing</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-such as coats, hats, gloves, winter boots, scarves, etc. helps ensure they can play comfortably, safely, and stay healthy. Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask that special </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Only </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">service dogs are allowed</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support as we move into a wonderful month of learning and growth.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">COMING UP: MARCH 8th (SPRING FORWARD)</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/161c5e54-73fd-4e3b-999c-37c535d427e7?fingerprint=ppb20260301131612" alt="Spring forward" width="467" height="583" style="width:467px;height:583px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/99fea139-d8af-433c-8e5f-5bb28866810d?fingerprint=ppb20260213233043" alt="Monique Gray Smith" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shé:kon, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I am writing to inform you of an upcoming community event: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, taking place on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 12, 2026</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, at Queen’s University.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This special evening is led by the Limestone District School Board Indigenous Education Team in partnership with the Limestone Learning Foundation and Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to welcome Monique Gray Smith, who will provide an in-person public talk inspired by her book, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, an adaptation of </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Robin Wall Kimmerer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, and connection to land and one another.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to seeing you then! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-27 TriBoard Information </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(In-Area Students)</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 5, 2026 Deadline</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b?fingerprint=ppb20260220200600" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten registration </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is now underway at elementary schools across the district! We can't wait to welcome you to Bayridge PS for Kindergarten!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HELP END PARKING LOT CONGESTION! </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Lunch Program</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orders are due by noon on Sunday</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please create an account and explore the </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.lunchboxorders.net</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> site now - there is no obligation to order. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" alt="This Week" width="236" height="229" style="width:236px;height:229px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 2 (Day 4):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Purim</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, March 3 (Day 5): </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 4 (Day 1):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holi </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Breakfast for Grades 6-8, their siblings, and staff - catered by BSS & funded by SAC from 8:35-9:05 in the Bear Den </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasure Island Performance @ FSS (Grade 6 & 6/7)</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PALS Meeting @ 1:05 pm in the gym - running shoes required </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Art Club 1:05-1:45 in the LC</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 4 (first block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, March 5 (Day 2):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gould Lake Day (Grade 3/4 & 6)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, March 6 (Day 3): </strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Spirit Wear and/or BPS colours (blue and green)!</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3 (first block) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Medicine Bag Workshop - self-identified Indigenous students in Grades 5-8</span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 8: Spring Forward @ 2 am</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 16-20: Spring Break </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 20: Eid-ul-Fitr</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 21: Naw-Ruz (Baha'i) / Nowruz (Ismaili)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 1: Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13 & 14: Rocks & Rings Curling </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 14: Vaisakhi</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6: Virtual Celebration of Dance </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25: Grade 8 Graduation Photos - Edge Imaging </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29: PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristy Kuhn </strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jenn Nguyen </strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kayla Mae Primeau</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundraising Coordinator: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Zrinka Vukadinovic</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Divisional Representatives: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lindsay Hanna</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Representative: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meg Redmond</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members-At-Large: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</strong></b></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anyone who is part of our Bayridge PS family as a caregiver is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. The next SAC Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 18th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. </strong></b></i></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Dates: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm. </em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 11</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play Gaming & Entertainment</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">in need of 8-10 new volunteer members</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">commitment to the Bingo Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> involves a brief online training, 2-hour shifts as often as you can be involved but ideally 2-4 shifts over the next 7 months. The contract year for bingo, is April 1 - March 31st the following year. Our Bingo shifts range from Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sundays between 12 pm and 10 pm. Please connect with Kristen Collins at collinskd@limestone.on.ca if you are interested in joining the team! The financial support (shares) from bingo supports the purchase of technology, the cost of bus transportation, field trip expens important school-wide events, and so much more at BPS. We thank you in advance for your support and time.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Fundraiser! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Timetable - Balanced Day </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50-9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision on the Yards</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morning Bell Rings</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05-10:45 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45-11:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:05-11:25 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Nutrition Break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25-1:05 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05-1:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:25-1:45 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Nutrition Break </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:45-3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Support Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Custodial Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Staff</strong></b></p></th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Stone </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristen Collins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nariy Moscrop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allison Huntley </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cindy Marshall </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June Cotton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amy Hart </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christina Quaresma </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jessica Ketcheson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meagan Akey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sumi Nada </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eddy Travers</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jacob Fields-Young </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marc Wolsey </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alana Overvelde</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elizabeth Forbes </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carol Hill </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrew Seychuk </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cynthia Laird </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emma Hamilton</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Suhkvinder Kaur</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emiley Turcotte</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Leanne Locke </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah Perrett </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morgan Hennessey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Precious Alaba</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Norah Godin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lee-Anne Touchette </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria Frid </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keerthiga Dhandipani </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yogi Jayaraman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jana Biron</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Arti Chauhan</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carlo Connovan</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Esperance Nshimirimana</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ella Price </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stephanie McKinnon </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Miner </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sabrina Hossain </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Michel Corea</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris Klein</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thomas Wolfe</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emily Stephen</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carey Lynn Asselstine</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Erin Carroll</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Messages from KFL&A: </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Positive Relationship w/ Food</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/ef2b3a87-89dd-4a06-bdfc-aa33ea54fb8c?fingerprint=ppb20260220200628" alt="healthy food" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Illness</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/e13e9499-e552-4b1b-84fe-bd5af4dee71b?fingerprint=ppb20260103204457" alt="Sick2" width="494" height="645" style="width:494px;height:645px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c6bf807a-da4d-4201-9580-2910cbf19573?fingerprint=ppb20260103204412" alt="Flu" width="498" height="741" style="width:498px;height:741px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Glasses</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ee6efcc2-8459-4cc9-896d-c09f14b739fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" alt="Glasses" width="446" height="558" style="width:446px;height:558px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting to School Safely</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b1ce98b8-0279-4989-a7d0-b1643b9ac275?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="Being Active" width="470" height="606" style="width:470px;height:606px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Information: </span></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">orange bracelet </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cell Phones in Schools</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When can students use a mobile device:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What parents/caregivers can do: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Read </span><a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore</span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Clothing</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span><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"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been updated to reflect this commitment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prevalent Medical Conditions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plans of Care:</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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: </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-A General POC</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014234" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</span></a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supplemental Forms:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </em></i></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes.</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </em></i></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. </strong></b></i></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the </span><a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Provincial Health Plan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reliable Life Insurance Company</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development & Sexual Health </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</span></a></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Creed-based Accommodations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><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"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</strong></b></i></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. More information can be found </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Self-Identification</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">**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.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.</span></p><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89e431f1-13a1-45e5-b9b4-80eefe693403?fingerprint=ppb20260201204520" alt="earlyonfeb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2>
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Bayridge Bulletin - Feb. 22, 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/9f380aff-f54f-4520-a827-eb7312c7e020?fingerprint=ppb20260222154202" alt="olympics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families, </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have spent the last two weeks watching the 2026 Winter Olympics while doing our best learning. We are very proud of Canada and all of their efforts this year! To celebrate, Monday,</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> February 23rd </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">will be </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canada Proud Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! We encourage students to wear their white and red, and Canada t-shirts and jerseys! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mme Elizabeth Forbes</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> who will be the long term occasional teacher covering for Mme Bacile's planning time and French teaching position in Grades 4-8. Mme Forbes begins meeting her students on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to welcome </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dance 'N Culture</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for our full day Bollywood workshops on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 24th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! We have been able to open the workshops to Grade 2-3 students, in addition to the Grades 4-8 classes. It's going to be a great day of dance and culture at BPS! Please ensure your student has proper footwear (e.g., running shoes). </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Grade 1 and 1/2 classes will be participating in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Blue Marble Learning Scene</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on Monday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 23rd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the morning. Teachers are asking that students dress appropriately for the outdoors!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park or stop on the diagonal yellow lines</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the parking lot. We will be placing pylons to signal no parking/stopping areas as of Monday. Additionally, the accessible parking spots are reserved for vehicles with proper permits. Thank you for keeping our parking lot safe. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A huge congratualtions to the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">boys and girls basketball teams</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and their coaches (Mr. Fields-Young and Mr. Andrew) for a great season! Thank you to our families for the after school pick ups, transportation to and from the games, and for your support this season! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is offering a </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1k&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151576789167%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O4jteGCxLysX6aGrVdOMRSBE9g16jr3W9NSOVCgLuGw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://hwdsb86405.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1k. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">free webinar series</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> as part of the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1E&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151576846740%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=koXSlhLUK8xKlbW9m68Qr47CmUSSts0YwLKyldZu%2FWg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://hwdsb86405.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1E. 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Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Learning Hub</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health. This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ balanced device use </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ vaping </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ body image </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ anxiety </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance. 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Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for free today</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">office hours </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:15 am-4:15 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Monday through Friday. Mrs. Carroll, our office administrator, takes her lunch from 12-1 pm each day. A reminder that staff have 48 hours to respond to emails and phone calls. If you need immediate assistance, please call and speak to someone directly. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sometimes, the cold weather requires schools to keep students indoors for recess. For more information on how to stay healthy during extreme cold, please visit the </span><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/extreme-temperatures.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Extreme Temperatures page</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the KFL&A website. We kindly ask families to</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> help students come to school dressed appropriately for the conditions</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We have many students in -20 and colder come to school without appropriate winter gear! Students go outside for recess whenever it is safe to do so, and being prepared with weather-appropriate clothing-such as coats, hats, gloves, winter boots, scarves, etc. helps ensure they can play comfortably, safely, and stay healthy. Dressing for the weather allows students to fully enjoy outdoor time, stay focused during learning, and prevents unnecessary discomfort or illness. Thank you for your support in helping our students be ready for both the school day and outdoor activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On an </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">inclement weather day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, when your student cannot make it to school because TriBoard transportation is cancelled, students can still </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">engage in learning activities at home </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to keep the continuity of learning going. These activities may include: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Respond to a reading prompt (written, drawn, or audio recorded) or journal</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Create a short story, poem, or comic</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Practice spelling or vocabulary through word sorts or games</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Record a read-aloud or retell a story in their own words</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Complete a simple writing prompt (opinion, narrative, or reflection)</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Log on to Lexia or Epic Books to read to yourself or a furry friend, sibling, and/or adult</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Practice math facts using online platforms or flashcards or fluency strategies learned at school</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Solve real-life math problems (e.g., measuring ingredients, telling time, budgeting with pretend money)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play math games or puzzles (Sudoku, number riddles, logic games)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Create and solve their own math problems or log on to Knowledgehook</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Science</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Observe and document the weather or seasonal changes</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Conduct a simple at-home experiment (sink or float, plant growth, shadows)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Watch an assigned science video and respond with a drawing or short explanation</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore nature outdoors and record observations</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social Studies</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Create a map of their home or neighbourhood</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Research a community helper or historical figure</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interview a family member and share what they learned</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reflect on daily routines and responsibilities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visual Arts</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Draw, paint, or build a model related to a learning topic</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Create music using household items</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Design a poster or infographic showing learning from the day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Physical & Social-Emotional Learning</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow a guided movement or yoga video</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set and reflect on a personal goal for the day</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Complete a mindfulness or gratitude activity</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Help with age-appropriate responsibilities at home and reflect on the experience</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not park in the bus lane </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">during the following times due to Triboard school buses and vans entering and exiting</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 8:40 am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after 3:15 pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">between 12:30-1:00 pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your understanding and ensuring everyone's safety. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask that special </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Only </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">service dogs are allowed</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to a great week! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bollywood for Grades 2-8: February 24th</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of our ongoing commitment to affirm, empower, and embrace diverse identities, and to ensure inclusivity and equity through meaningful engagement, we reviewed </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB student survey data for Grades 4–8</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We had two additional spaces that we offered to the Grade 2s and 3s in the morning!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Using this data, LDSB identified elementary schools with higher populations of students who selected the following identity factors: Hindu religion, Indian ethnicity, languages spoken (Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati), and South Asian descent. Our school was one of the identified sites.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dance 'N Culture will be visiting Bayridge PS for the day on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 24th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to offer </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bollywood workshops</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to our students in </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 2-8</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Teachers have been provided with checklists for the workshops which will be used for student assessment for dance in term 2, as well as other learning resources. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Proper footwear (e.g., running shoes) are required for these workshops!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to welcoming Dance 'N Culture to our school to enjoy a fun-filled day of dance! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/45e96e90-41f7-4d4b-89c1-36431b917f87?fingerprint=ppb20260213235134" alt="Bollywood" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/874f1ea9-76ca-4366-894f-eb1189840c4f?fingerprint=ppb20260220200652" alt="Braiding hair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On </span><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 26th the</strong></b></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Black Student Association will host a </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Black History Month </em></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Textured</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hair Workshop and Black Panel of Excellence</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 a.m. – 1:45 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for Black identifying students in grades 7-12 at </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">St. Lawrence College (SLC).</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tentative Agenda</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 am - 10:30 am Hair Workshop with Dr. Aba Mortley of Cher Mere, Professor, Esthetics, School of Trades: Kingston, SLC. Students will make homemade haircare products they can take home with them</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:30 am - 11:00 am SLC Skills Trade Competition Viewing</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:00 am - 11:30 am Lunch will be provided by SLC</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 am - 12:00 pm SLC - Discussion from the SLC Belonging Team</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Black Panel of Excellence</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This will be made up of Black professionals in the Kingston area. Students will have the opportunity to learn from these role models as they speak about their experiences. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This will be a moderated question and answer format for Black identifying students. </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Confirmed Panelist: </span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dr. Aba Mortley, Professor, Esthetics, School of Trades: Kingston, SLC.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">JP Browne, Kingston United and Kingston Ice Wolves Coach</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shanice Marcelle, Queen’s Women’s Volleyball Head Coach </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Additional panelist to be confirmed</strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:45 pm Student departure</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Space is limited and transportation assistance is available. 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Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">registration form</strong></b></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> by </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb. 23.</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Designated Supervisors:</strong></b></u><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrea Barrow, Equity and Inclusion Consultant, (</strong></b><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">barrowa@limestone.on.ca</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) - On site</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Diana Aziable, Teacher LCVI, (</strong></b><a href="mailto:aziabled@limestone.on.ca" title="mailto:aziabled@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">aziabled@limestone.on.ca</strong></b></u></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) - On site</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alyssa Vernon, LDSB OT,(</strong></b><a href="mailto:vernona@limestone.on.ca" title="mailto:vernona@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">vernona@limestone.on.ca</strong></b></u></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) - On site</strong></b></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/99fea139-d8af-433c-8e5f-5bb28866810d?fingerprint=ppb20260213233043" alt="Monique Gray Smith" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shé:kon, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I am writing to inform you of an upcoming community event: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, taking place on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 12, 2026</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, at Queen’s University.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This special evening is led by the Limestone District School Board Indigenous Education Team in partnership with the Limestone Learning Foundation and Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to welcome Monique Gray Smith, who will provide an in-person public talk inspired by her book, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, an adaptation of </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Robin Wall Kimmerer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, and connection to land and one another.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to seeing you then! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-27 TriBoard Information </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(In-Area Students)</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 5, 2026 Deadline</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0002dd3f-7248-4d9d-802b-74e372fbd78b?fingerprint=ppb20260220200600" alt="August Tiboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten registration </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is now underway at elementary schools across the district! We can't wait to welcome you to Bayridge PS for Kindergarten!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HELP END PARKING LOT CONGESTION! </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Lunch Program</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orders are due by noon on Sunday</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please create an account and explore the </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.lunchboxorders.net</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> site now - there is no obligation to order. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" alt="This Week" width="236" height="229" style="width:236px;height:229px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 23 (Day 4):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canada Proud Day - wear red, white, or your Canada t-shirts/jersey to celebrate Canada's accomplishments in the 2026 Olympics!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Blue Marble Learning Scene - AM Outside for Grades 1 & 1/2</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bus Driver Appreciation Day (Feb. 22) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, February 24 (Day 5): </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bollywood workshops all day with Dance 'N Culture - Grades 2-8 (gym) - running shoes required</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3/4 (middle block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25 (Day 1):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pink Shirt Day!</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PALS Meeting @ 1:05 pm in the gym - running shoes required </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Art Club 1:05-1:45 in the LC</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 4 (first block) </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 26 (Day 2):</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Smoke 'N Barrel - Lunchbox Program </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BGC to Grade 5/6 (middle block) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Council Meeting @ 1:05 pm (LC)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, February 27 (Day 3): </strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Spirit Wear and/or BPS colours (blue and green)!</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCG to Grade 3 (first block) </span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 1: Pesach/Passover</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 2: Purim </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 4: Holi / Treasure Island Performance @ FSS (Travers & Fields-Young)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 5: BPS Gould Lake Winter Day (Quaresma & Travers) </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 12: SAC Art Show </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 20: Eid-ul-Fitr</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 21: Naw-Ruz (Baha'i) / Nowruz (Ismaili)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 1: Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13 & 14: Rocks & Rings Curling </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 14: Vaisakhi</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6: Virtual Celebration of Dance </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25: Grade 8 Graduation Photos - Edge Imaging </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29: PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristy Kuhn </strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jenn Nguyen </strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kayla Mae Primeau</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundraising Coordinator: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Zrinka Vukadinovic</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Divisional Representatives: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lindsay Hanna</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Representative: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meg Redmond</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members-At-Large: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</strong></b></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anyone who is part of our Bayridge PS family as a caregiver is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. The next SAC Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 18th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. </strong></b></i></h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Dates: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm. </em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 11</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play Gaming & Entertainment</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">in need of 8-10 new volunteer members</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">commitment to the Bingo Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> involves a brief online training, 2-hour shifts as often as you can be involved but ideally 2-4 shifts over the next 7 months. The contract year for bingo, is April 1 - March 31st the following year. Our Bingo shifts range from Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sundays between 12 pm and 10 pm. Please connect with Kristen Collins at collinskd@limestone.on.ca if you are interested in joining the team! The financial support (shares) from bingo supports the purchase of technology, the cost of bus transportation, field trip expens important school-wide events, and so much more at BPS. We thank you in advance for your support and time.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BPS Fundraiser! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Timetable - Balanced Day </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50-9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision on the Yards</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morning Bell Rings</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05-10:45 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45-11:05 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:05-11:25 am</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Nutrition Break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:25-1:05 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:05-1:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:25-1:45 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second Nutrition Break </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:45-3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Instructional Minutes </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:25 pm</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Support Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Custodial Staff</strong></b></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Staff</strong></b></p></th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Stone </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kristen Collins</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nariy Moscrop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allison Huntley </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cindy Marshall </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June Cotton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amy Hart </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christina Quaresma </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jessica Ketcheson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meagan Akey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sumi Nada </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eddy Travers</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jacob Fields-Young </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marc Wolsey </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alana Overvelde</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elizabeth Forbes </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carol Hill </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrew Seychuk </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cynthia Laird </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emma Hamilton</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Suhkvinder Kaur</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emiley Turcotte</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Leanne Locke </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah Perrett </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morgan Hennessey</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Precious Alaba</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Norah Godin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lee-Anne Touchette </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maria Frid </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keerthiga Dhandipani </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yogi Jayaraman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jana Biron</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Arti Chauhan</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carlo Connovan</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Esperance Nshimirimana</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ella Price </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stephanie McKinnon </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Miner </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sabrina Hossain </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Michel Corea</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris Klein</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thomas Wolfe</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emily Stephen</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carey Lynn Asselstine</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Erin Carroll</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Messages from KFL&A: </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Positive Relationship w/ Food</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/ef2b3a87-89dd-4a06-bdfc-aa33ea54fb8c?fingerprint=ppb20260220200628" alt="healthy food" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Illness</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/e13e9499-e552-4b1b-84fe-bd5af4dee71b?fingerprint=ppb20260103204457" alt="Sick2" width="494" height="645" style="width:494px;height:645px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c6bf807a-da4d-4201-9580-2910cbf19573?fingerprint=ppb20260103204412" alt="Flu" width="498" height="741" style="width:498px;height:741px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Glasses</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ee6efcc2-8459-4cc9-896d-c09f14b739fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" alt="Glasses" width="446" height="558" style="width:446px;height:558px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting to School Safely</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b1ce98b8-0279-4989-a7d0-b1643b9ac275?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="Being Active" width="470" height="606" style="width:470px;height:606px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Information: </span></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">orange bracelet </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cell Phones in Schools</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When can students use a mobile device:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What parents/caregivers can do: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Read </span><a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore</span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Clothing</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span><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"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been updated to reflect this commitment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prevalent Medical Conditions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plans of Care:</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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: </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-A General POC</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014234" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</span></a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supplemental Forms:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bayri@limestone.on.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </em></i></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes.</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </em></i></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. </strong></b></i></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the </span><a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Provincial Health Plan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reliable Life Insurance Company</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development & Sexual Health </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260804T2230Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</span></a></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Creed-based Accommodations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><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"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</strong></b></i></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. More information can be found </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Self-Identification</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</span></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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">**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.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.</span></p><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89e431f1-13a1-45e5-b9b4-80eefe693403?fingerprint=ppb20260201204520" alt="earlyonfeb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2>
2026-02-22 15:49:40.13 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director - February 20, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope everyone had a good, short week following the Family Day Weekend. We have had a small taste of warmer weather recently, though we know there may still be more winter days to come. As we head toward the end of February, I would like to share a few updates with Limestone families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Calendar</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar Survey. Approximately 3,700 responses were submitted from families, staff, and community members. We appreciate your time and providing the feedback.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As shared previously, the school year calendar for 2026-2027 presents unique challenges, with Labour Day falling unusually late on September 7, and Easter occurring just four days after March Break. Across all three school boards (Limestone DSB, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB, and Hastings and Prince Edward County DSB) Option 1 was the preferred choice, and Option 2 ranked second and third, with only marginal differences in support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Following further review of the potential calendars, and considering potential financial implications, it was determined that implementing Option 1 would create additional costs for all three boards. Given that Option 2 very closely aligns with Option 1, differing by only one day and without the associated financial implications, all three boards supported Option 2, with the school year starting September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students on September 2.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Wednesday night’s Board Meeting, the Limestone Board of Trustees approved </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/375540e1-d8af-4e1c-a856-7035ab3f1e4b/2026-2027-School-Year-Calendar-Final.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260428201347" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Option 2 for the 2026-2027 school year calendar</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and this calendar will be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You Are Invited: Community Event: An Evening with Monique Gray Smith, Author of </strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– March 12, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to a free in-person evening with author Monique Gray Smith. This special event will bring our community together to learn about care, reciprocity, connection to the land, and connection to one another. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: March 12, 2026</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: 6:30 p.m. - Vendors and refreshments</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 6:45 p.m. - Doors open</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 7:00 p.m. - Speaker begins</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Queen's University, Duncan McArthur Hall, 511 Union St., Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Light refreshments will be provided, and the first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of her book. </span><a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration is required</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please </span><a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in advance — we look forward to seeing you there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This event has been made possible with the support of the Limestone Learning Foundation, Queen’s University Faculty of Education, and the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 Virtual School Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families interested in enrolling their students in virtual school for the 2026-2027 school year should complete the </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virtual School Survey.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> This helps with early planning for the next school year. This virtual school survey is not for registration and families will need to </span><a href="mailto:virtualk8@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contact Elementary Virtual School to officially register their students for next year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you have more than one student interested, please complete the survey for each student. The survey will remain open until Friday, March 13, 2026. Families can </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">access the survey online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you require a printed survey, please contact Principal </span><a href="mailto:myerskm@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kate Myers by e-mail</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the survey online.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement in Limestone school communities. We truly value the strong partnership we share with families and look forward to the second half of the 2025-2026 school year continuing positively for students, families, and staff.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p>
2026-02-20 21:00:23.337 +0000 UTC
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Boardroom Briefs: February 18, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees. The following are highlights of the February 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting. Agendas and meeting recording can be found on the website under </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/board_meetings-1719463739654" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Meetings</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Regular Board Meeting - February 18, 2026</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Land Acknowledgement </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings begin with a 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 cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land."</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Private Session Report</span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 4, 2026 EPOC Meeting and February 18, 2026 Board Meeting</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee Lloyd stated: “During Private Session following at the February 4 Education, Policy, and Operations Committee (EPOC) Meeting, Associate Superintendent Hedderson and Associate Superintendent Blackburn provided a Legal and Property Update.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earlier this evening during Private Session, the private session minutes were approved from the January 14, 2026, Regular Board Meeting and the February 4, 2026, EPOC Meeting. Associate Superintendent Gollogly provided a Safe Schools, Superintendent Young provided a legal update, and Trustees discussed a Personnel update.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MOVED BY: Trustee Lloyd and seconded by Trustee Scott that the Private Session Report be received. Carried.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Approved Absences</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor indicated that regrets were received from Trustee Morning to have her absence from tonight’s meeting be approved due to illness.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Presentation/Delegation</span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Continuing Education: A Closer Look at the Personal Support Worker Program</strong></b></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1f82cff8-a9e2-40aa-aabd-7bec84bbe0a7?fingerprint=ppb20260220152728" alt="Personal Support Worker Presentation Title Slide" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent Blackburn welcomed Principal Kate Myers, staff member Caitlin Turcotte, and student Luciana Xavier Vandermeer. An overview of Continuing Education programs was provided, with a focus on the PSW program as a strong example of Ministry‑supported community partnership. Principal Myers outlined the six Continuing Education programs offered: International and Indigenous Languages, Adult English as a Second Language (ESL), Get Set (Skills Education and Training), teacher‑assisted self‑study/correspondence credits, fee‑for‑service interest courses, and the PSW program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The PSW program, normally tuition‑based, has been tuition‑free for approximately five years through Ministry funding, currently committed until March 31, 2026. The program operates as a “living classroom” in partnership with the County of Lennox and Addington at the John M. Parrott Centre long‑term care home, supported through multiple funding waves, with an additional application pending. The accelerated five‑month program emphasizes dignity, respect, compassion, and real‑world learning, integrating students early into the long‑term care environment. The program includes 330 hours of theory and lab instruction, 110 hours of supervised placement, two additional 100‑hour unsupervised placements, and the opportunity to earn six secondary school credits where applicable. Successful completion of the provincial PSW exam is required.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since September 2024, 78 students have enrolled, with a 71% completion rate and a 100% employment rate among graduates, exceeding provincial targets. Wrap‑around supports help reduce barriers by covering items such as scrubs, footwear, transportation, rent, and groceries. Strong provincial and local demand for PSWs was noted, particularly in light of upcoming long‑term care builds. The program meets provincial curriculum standards and has completed quality assurance certification. Ms. Turcotte spoke to the supportive learning environment, the value of the living classroom model, and the program’s focus on dignity, independence, individualized care, privacy, and safety. Ms. Xavier Vandermeer shared her experience as a recent graduate, highlighting the program’s high standards, strong supports, and impact on her personal and professional development.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor thanked the team for their presentation and opened the floor to questions.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports From Officers</span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair's Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"As we gather for our February meeting, I want to take a moment to recognize the energy across our schools as we begin a new semester. Hallways and classrooms are buzzing, and it’s been wonderful to see students engaged in winter activities that support learning, well-being, and connection during these colder months.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking ahead, we will soon be launching our 2026-2027 budget survey. This is an important opportunity for members of the public to share their feedback and perspectives as we begin planning the budget for the next school year. Community input plays a meaningful role in informing our budget-making process, and we encourage families and community members to participate when the survey opens.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I would also like to highlight Pink Shirt Day on February 25. Schools across the district will be recognizing this day as a visible show of our shared commitment to kindness, inclusion, and respect. We are proud of the many ways our schools foster safe and welcoming environments where every student feels they belong.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to our students, staff, and school communities for the positive start to the semester and for the important work happening each day across our district. That concludes my report.”</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director's Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director Burra stated: “Good evening Trustees and the viewing public. It is hard to believe, but we are already a few weeks into the second half of the 2025-2026 school year. First term and first semester report cards have been sent home or are going home this week, secondary students are making course selections for next year, Choices at 9 programs have completed their processes, Choices at 7 programs will be making decisions soon, March Break is just around the corner, and planning is well underway for the 2026-2027 school year. Preparations for next year will continue to ramp up and we eagerly await the release of the budget for next school year that may well be delayed given Queen’s Park is in recess until March 23. I have a number of highlights and upcoming events that I would like to share this evening. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One significant highlight occurred on February 4 just before our EPOC meeting when a Black History kick-off event was held at LCVI. While I know Senior Staff and some Trustees were able to attend the most of the event due to our EPOC meeting, there were several performances highlighting the significance of Black History in Canada and the local region. It should also be noted that this February is the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. A big thank you to teacher consultant Andrea Barrow and students and staff of LCVI for hosting this event. I should also note that the very impressive banners highlighting significant Black Canadians that were displayed at the event are now part of a travelling historical exhibit that will be making the rounds at different secondary schools this month and some elementary schools in the spring. Andrea Barrow has also created a range of resources to support Black History Month in LDSB schools, as well as resources to support curriculum delivery in schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A significant upcoming event is what we are hoping will be an outstanding Skills Competition at St. Lawrence College next week on February 25 and February 26. Almost 500 Limestone students, Grades 4 to 12, will be participating across over 25 secondary events and six elementary events. The Skills Competition is yet another example of community partnership that showcases critical skills events and the local community college.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter KASSAA seasons have either ended or will be ending prior to March Break. Tomorrow evening the girls volleyball championships will be held at St. Lawrence College, and Friday evening St. Lawrence hosts the boys’ basketball finals. It should be noted that LDSB has one team in two of the finals and both teams in the other two finals.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I would like to also highlight Limestone’s participation in larger community initiatives that involve multiple local partners in supporting more services for children and youth in areas across Limestone. The Unnamed Youth project and the ACES and Resilience Coalition of KFL&A. Both of these initiatives bring together partners to better serve children and youth. This is exciting work that provides hope and support for many youth requiring improved services and/or access to services.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One final highlight that I will draw Trustees’ attention to is our continued emphasis on collecting voice from the communities we serve. Tonight, Associate Superintendent Gollogly will share an overview of the school year calendar feedback and look for Trustee approval of the 2026-2027 calendar. As mentioned by Chair MacGregor, in the next couple of weeks or so, we will be providing an opportunity for input on the 2026-2027 budget. Additionally we will also gauge interest from families in virtual school programming for next year. And finally, in the spring, all Limestone families will have the opportunity to respond to a family engagement survey. Limestone school communities and staff are critical partners, and our schools are representative of the communities we serve; we have a responsibility to be responsive to community voice and changing circumstances. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And on a final note, I would like to thank all Limestone staff who contributed to the 2025 United Way campaign. We just received the final tally and LDSB staff contributed almost $50,000 to the campaign which provides critical supports to meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable people in KFL&A, including students and families we serve.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, Chair McGregor. That concludes my report."</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports</span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OPBSA Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor shared that she will be attending the OPSBA regional meeting scheduled for February 28, to be held virtually. The meeting will review proposed draft changes to the organizational structure including an opportunity to provide input regarding the inclusion of representation from each board at local regional tables. Following this meeting, the membership will vote on the proposed amendments on March 12, 2026.</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Trustees' Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Trustee Ismail stated: “Good afternoon, Trustees and members of the public. We held our Interschool Council (ISC) meeting February 10, chaired by Mia Comeau and Rachel Kolosov. It was a special meeting to host elections for incoming Student Trustees for the 2026-2027 school year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, elections took place differently, as there were partial Tri-Board Transportation cancellations on that day. As a result, the elections took place in a hybrid format. Candidates were able to participate in the elections remotely or in-person to ensure the elections remained accessible for students. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’ve had a total of 13 candidates; three Indigenous, four Rural, six Urban, who’ve shown interest and took part in elections for the Student Trustee. It has increased from previous years and shows that more students are feeling empowered to take part in governance and student leadership. During the election period, we had set a goal to increase visibility and the number of applications, made possible especially thanks to the efforts of the communications team. Within the Council as well, we have spent time during our meetings to brainstorm ways schools can raise awareness for the positions as well. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last month, the Interschool Council was invited to support a board initiative connected to a provincial conference for Directors and Supervisory Officers across Ontario, centered on the theme Leaders as Agents of Change. The goal of the project, run by Associate Superintendent Sartor and Ms. Grange was to create a short compilation video that gathers student voices and lived experiences. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were able to gather participants from Kingston Secondary School, Granite Ridge Education Centre, and Napanee District Secondary School, and over the past few weeks, those students shared their thoughts and experiences to a variety of prompts. Their voices, representing local student perspectives, are valued and being brought to conversations provincially. This concludes our February ISC report. Thank you.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports for Action</span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recommended School Year Calendar 2026-2027</strong></b></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent Gollogly presented a report recommending approval of the 2026-2027 school year calendar. It was reported that approximately 3,700 responses were received through the consultation process, with the majority submitted by families (approximately 80%), followed by staff (approximately 20%), and a small percentage from other community organizations.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was noted that, across the three boards, Option 1 was consistently rated as the preferred calendar. However, Option 1 was identified as having financial implications for certain employee groups due to a proposed August start date. As a result, alternative options were reviewed to balance interest group feedback with operational and financial considerations.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Option 2 was presented as the recommended calendar, as it most closely aligns with Option 1 while avoiding significant financial impact. It was noted that Option 2 begins on September 1, includes standard Professional Activity days, provides a board‑designated break day prior to March Break, and concludes with a Professional Activity day on June 29. Based on consultation feedback and operational considerations, approval of Option 2 for the 2026-2027 school year calendar was recommended.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MOTION MOVED by Trustee Ruttan and seconded by Trustee Neill that Trustees approve the recommended Calendar Option 2 for the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar. Carried.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports for Information </span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee Distribution</strong></b></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent Young presented a report regarding Trustee determination and distribution in preparation for the 2026 municipal election. It was noted that this report is brought forward on a cyclical basis and that Trustees who served during the previous review in 2021-2022 were acknowledged for their work, as the last process involved extensive discussion and adjustments to electoral boundaries.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees were directed to the agenda package, which includes background information on electoral boundaries, legislative requirements, and key timelines related to the upcoming municipal election. It was reported that the Ministry has advised that it will not be issuing a new Trustee determination and distribution report for 2026, therefore, the existing 2022 report remains the reference document. Key dates outlined in the report provide a general timeline for nominations, filings, and voting, noting that specific dates may vary slightly.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent Young reported that LDSB currently has nine elected Trustee positions, consistent with provincial legislation governing boards with an electoral population between 100,000 and 149,999. Based on current projections, the Board’s electoral population for 2026 is approximately 141,856, and as a result, the allowable number of elected Trustees will not change for the upcoming election. The Board will continue with nine elected Trustees, in addition to the Indigenous Trustee.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Legislative requirements were reviewed, including the Board’s obligation to pass a resolution regarding the designation of low‑population municipalities. It was noted that Limestone has, for several elections, designated the northern portion of the Board as low‑population municipalities in order to ensure reasonable representation, and this approach remains consistent with past practice.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee responsibilities in advance of the 2026 election were outlined, including finalizing the determination and distribution, approving Trustee honoraria for the next term, and appointing a compliance audit committee. These items will be brought forward in future reports for Trustee approval.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee distribution maps and population data were reviewed, including ward‑level information for Kingston. It was noted that there has been no notification of changes to Kingston’s electoral wards and that only minor population variations were identified since the previous election. While some student populations were not fully reflected in the current data, these figures will be updated in a subsequent report. Overall, it was reported that the existing ward‑to‑Trustee distribution remains well-balanced, reflecting the effectiveness of the adjustments made during the previous review.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Adjournment</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MOTION MOVED BY: Trustee Lloyd and seconded by Trustee Godkin that the meeting adjourn. Carried.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Meeting Adjourned at 7:00 p.m.</span></p>
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