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Bulldog Family Bulletin - February 9th-20th

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Parent Council Family Movie Night -this coming Friday! </h2>Doors open at 6pm - free admission and tap pay for pizza, snacks, drinks & treats<img src="/images/102524cc-ced6-438a-9335-f09ea82417f6" alt="movie night info" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">The Bulldogs have been talking about being RESILIENT!</h2>As Term 2 begins, we had an assembly and read the book "Mika Learns to do Hard Things" by Joshua Boadu that showed us how positive self-talk can help us persevere when things get hard. We learned that we need to replace negative thoughts like, "I'm not a smart kid" with positive thoughts like, "I am learning to do hard things." We talked about how this skill is important to practice at any age! We reminded each other that we can hear the word 'NO' and not get upset. We came up with some affirmation phrases that we encourage families to also use at home.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I am CAPABLE</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I am BRAVE</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I am trying my best</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I am responsible for my own actions</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I am responsible for my own words</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I am KIND</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I am a hard worker</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I can accept the word NO</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I can persevere when things get tough</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I can do hard things</h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">I am RESILIENT</h3><img src="/images/3de7334a-1dcc-4959-a54c-0f145826b648" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 06 145459" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">We believe in all of our students and that they are all capable of great things. Bad days don't replace BRAVE days. Thank you for your partnership in their educational journey.<iframe data-lexical-video-id="DkdPILc7HGo" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/DkdPILc7HGo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Coming Up next Week </h2><img src="/images/fa27842e-7bd9-4b01-844d-8ac7c6102982" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 06 145559" width="268" height="332" style="width:268px;height:332px;display:inline-block;float:right">Monday, February 16th <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">FAMILY DAY - NO SCHOOL</li></ul>Tuesday, February 17th (Day 5)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">WISE 1:05 library (grade 5/6)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">chess </li></ul>Wednesday, February 18th (Day 1) <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Wellness Club 1:05pm</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">WISE 1:05 library (grade 4)</li></ul>Thursday, February 19th (Day 2)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Chess - all interested (am recess)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;"> Book Club - 11:05pm</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Cabaret Club 1:05- members see their rehearsal sheet</li></ul>Friday, February 20th (Day 3)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Ms. Carson at the office in for Ms. Borges</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Term one report cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning go home</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Cabaret Club 1:05- members see their rehearsal sheet</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Parent Council Movie Night!</li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Looking Ahead in 2026</h2> <img src="/images/539c95ac-84c9-4abb-8bf3-052975578933" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 06 145537" width="163" height="115" style="width:163px;height:115px;display:inline-block;float:left">February20th - Family Movie Night - hosted by Parent Council (tap pay for pizza & canteen snacks)23rd - Grand Theatre - Grade 4/524th - Vanier Grade 6 information night (see flyer below)24th - Staff meeting (3:35) and Parent Council meeting (7PM library)25th - Pink Shirt Day - Assembly in gym (timing to come)March5th - Winston hosting Chess Tournament12th - Cabaret Musical Show- afternoon performance and evening performance (ticket purchases through School Day coming soon)13th-last day of school before March Break16th-20th - March Break<img src="/images/5b9217e2-afc1-4a40-be5d-0a41f2049ba7" alt="vanier" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">How to support Literacy at Home:</h2> Ministry Resources for Reading and MathThere 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 <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Ftutoring&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098963796451%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mvszS1s2QMfb9yHfRboXM61rxqCgPEUHbJFdOsrT9t8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</a>.<img src="/images/1b35621a-ee6b-4545-86cc-8d501fa718b2" alt="Screenshot 2025 11 10 133827" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Kindergarten Registration is Now OPEN</h2>Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Bulldogs! More information can be found here: <a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link">Discover Kindergarten</a>Kindergarten Registration and Out of Boundary RegistrationDo you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September? If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fkindergarten&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098963720829%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JhsRQ9yKrL2Kp4AHbyQ61b%2B%2BAR4jDfSGKxzFQJBfJis%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">now is the time to register</a>. Limestone offers Kindergarten in both English and French Immersion—where 85% of instruction is in French—plus a strong focus on the core skills of reading, writing, and math. With greater choice in schools and future programming, your child can discover a sense of belonging, while learning the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. For more information, please visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fkindergarten&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098963744269%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2W7nULhISGuKudu%2FhVdp15ZAozFZ6EWiAROOmo5b%2BIA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</a>. In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application. Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more than one application for multiple school locations. If multiple applications are submitted, families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all other applications will be removed from the system. The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district). To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftriboard.mybusplanner.ca%2FEligibility.aspx&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098963771067%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1P%2BRTuAAR%2BU%2BL2SwxGvIiUmXq%2FIvLirQEbMcabbYtsE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility.aspx. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</a><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Free webinar series for parents/caregivers – Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health from School Mental Health Ontario </h2>We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. School Mental Health Ontario is offering a <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%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151570158769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FlNGbG5rMHzD8U7SHLOIiaL9IASvM6KfGVS5N%2FAPJ9g%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">free webinar series</a> as part of the <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%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151570194027%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=r533SklGUs8V%2BPtb%2BG3UyVT5OWr1g85QlgqIm3g5dMw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://hwdsb86405.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1E. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">By Your Side</a><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%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151570224693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2x1mpW5RM4xHJ6sQFDApTH%2FiEXfZ0xID5sq8ZZftmAQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://hwdsb86405.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1E. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"> Learning Hub</a>, 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:  ✅ balanced device use ✅ vaping ✅ body image ✅ anxiety  The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance.   📅 Sessions run March to June  💻 <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw10&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151570256883%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L%2FqUSZW1Y80C61N4w%2B%2FR5fTMXacVPGBoYlapCcfquKE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://hwdsb86405.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw10. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Register for free today</a>   We encourage all parents and caregivers to participate in this informative series. Together, we can support the well-being of our children and communities.  <img src="/images/fae1a62b-4d9e-4749-8381-bf48bde070fe" alt="mental health" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Host an International Student</h2>Limestone is proud of our long tradition of hosting students from other countries.  The demand for Kingston, and Canada, as a learning destination is rapidly growing.  Students from over 15 different countries are here now staying with great homestay families in Limestone. Our International Education team is looking for more families to become homestay hosts to great international students.We currently have 19 students on our waiting list that have applied to Limestone for 2026-2027 and need a home. They range from one semester to one year stays and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy and Denmark.Host families will be paid a tax-free monthly stipend to host students. All students in the program attend local intermediate or secondary schools and range in age from 12 to 17 years old. Our International Education team works hard to make a great match for your family, that can last a lifetime.Families can learn more by visiting <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay&data=05%7c02%7ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7c6718c3f0165148f85ef608de58f57ee2%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639046008601667698%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=B%2BA1lkiEhmCVdakJpUMKkW1j/TQUztz2j/Fq/KzHyB0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Limestone’s International Education website</a> or phoning the International Education offices at 613-544-7745 ext. 2888 <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Inclusive Playground Project Update - Summer 2026</h2> <img src="/images/573376b7-eb23-4125-a7fa-5d16e19d7770" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 03 123224" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">We continue to fundraise and collect donations for a large scale Inclusive Playground Project at Winston. If you wish to donate through our <a href="https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/winston-churchill-playground-equipment-charitable-trust-fund" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Charitable Trust Fund, you may do so HERE.</a> Tax receipts are generated through LDSB. We appreciate your contributions in helping us achieve our goal for our school and community.Thank you to our Parent Council for their fundraising efforts that has allowed them to commit $10 000 to our Inclusive Playground endeavors! Phase 1 - soccer field revisions (removal of old football posts and addition of two soccer fields), walking/running path around field. Projected start to project: Summer 2026<hr> <img src="/images/b297a5a2-efcc-4d3d-8f0e-c03f8f487bcc" alt="Welcome" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Winter is Coming! Be Prepared</h2><img src="/images/b271f517-e810-48ed-828f-d94a9a69a860" alt="bus" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1731c814-49af-4b67-8b09-b46962db7fbb" alt="Parent Council" width="121" height="90" style="width:121px;height:90px;display:inline-block;float:left">Parent Council NEWS!</h2>Council has elected Priscila Cabrera to fill the position of Chair. Kristen Schram has taken on the role of secretary. Parent Council is a wonderful support and resource for our school and we appreciate all they do to support students, programming, staff and families. Questions for council can be sent to <a href="about:blank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">wcps.council@gmail.com</a>The 2025-2026 Executive Parent Council Members are:Chair - Priscila CabreraSecretary -Kristen SchramTreasurer and Inclusive Education Coordinator - Michael TkautzFundraising and Event Coordinator - Jessica ColgraveCommunity Representative - Ben EbyHOT LUNCHESOur hot lunch program run by Parent Council. Orders are placed at through LunchBox at <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lunchboxorders.net%2FUsers.aspx&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7C061c3cb4eb4d4d2ac0a008ddf14a6b01%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638932024120970564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kK%2FGmZePrI7EgH4Mby7iN4p%2FIzOcYfZB%2FNO%2BMYep2nk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.lunchboxorders.net/Users.aspx. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> and orders for the following week are due on Sunday at noon (no late orders). Lunch deliveries are Tuesday-Friday at our second nutritional break (1:05-1:25) Council has set up the following options:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Tony’s on Tuesdays (subs, wraps, chicken fingers)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Paradiso pasta Wednesdays </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Dominos Pizza Thursdays</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan Fridays.</li></ul>Click here for a full Lunch Box Guide on how to order. <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="83e9a8c2-d1da-44c4-a1b1-36cea31c711a"></ie-document>A HUGE thank you to our Parent Council for setting up this service for kids and families. If there is someone who would like to volunteer to meet lunches here to help with distribution, please contact council at wcps.council@gmail.com<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Up and Coming Parent Council Meeting Dates</h2>Meetings are on Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the school library. Feb 24; Mar 24; Apr 21; May 19; Jun 16<hr>SCHOOL SAFETYDrop off/Pick upChildren and families are highly encouraged to use active transportation to/from school. This helps clear a crowded parking lot and street during peek times. Please remember that our streets are a no parking zone. If you must drive your child, please do not drop off children in the parking lot and have them walk through it as it is a congested area with traffic. Thank you for parking in the lot and then walking your child to the gate.WET FootwearPlease be mindful of bringing in wet snow/salt/dirt into the school and through our hallways and gymnasium. There are mats at each entrance and if you are needing to walk through the school, it would be helpful if you could wipe your feel. NO ONE should be in the gymnasium with wet footwear (including before/after care families). Thank you for helping to keep our school clean and safe.Please Close the GatesWe encourage families to drop children off at the school gates, rather than coming onto the school yard in the morning. For the safety of students, we are trying to ensure that the gates remain closed. If you do need to be on the yard, please ensure you close the gate (Earl Street Gate and McDonnell Street gate) when you leave. SAFE ARRIVAL, School Messenger and School DayPlease continue to call in to Safe Arrival, or mark your students' late/absent in the Safe Arrival App to ensure that you don't get unwanted phone calls. The system will automatically call out if you have not marked your student as being away/late. Current contact information is necessary to ensure you get school emails/texts/calls and aren't missing out. Please call the office so that our Office Administrator can update your information as needed - thank you. Information for Safe Arrival, School Messenger and School Day (online payment and permissions) is below. .<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Ontario Ministry of Education Human Development and Sexual Health Information</h2>As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cbentleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a42a11524b248a4569b08ddeefe16fb%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638929497252145857%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=E6P4oStAHCWeiD6A23K4EO4GbtvDNDg5Y4LzicuALbg%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Form 325-D</a> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.  Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cbentleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a42a11524b248a4569b08ddeefe16fb%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638929497252169485%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=2kKm39Pr5NrivPkunUSUql62gZdOFNde1E5zicENb4U%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Form 325-B</a>) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the school. Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations by Grade Please find below a list of Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations by Grade as outlined in The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Health and Physical Education, 2019. The Ministry of Education provides additional information about Human Development and Sexual Health on its website at: <a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/health.html</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations by Grade </a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Request for Exemption from Instruction in Human Development & Sexual Health</a>Classroom teachers will be sending home a letter (Form 235-A). Form 325-A is a formal notification to families indicating when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Daily Schedule</h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity/learning block</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:45 to 9:05 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Supervision on the yard</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Bell rings, students enter the school</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 to 10:45 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First instructional block</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:45 to 11:05 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First nutrition break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:05 to 11:25 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:25 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second instructional block</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:05 to 1:25 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second nutrition break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:25 to 1:45 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:45 to 3:25 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Third instructional block</td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:25 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">How Can I get Information From the School?</h2>LDSB schools and school board use School Messenger to send key messages, alerts, and general communication to families. Winston uses this platform and will continue to use our Bulldog Family Bulletin to provide updates to families. This newsletters are where we will share school-specific information and highlights of student work and events in the building and is generated on our school website. This newsletter is also sent out via School Messenger so that you receive it in your in-box (sign up for alerts - email or text).<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/report-a-student-absence" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger App</a>: Download the SchoolMessenger App to stay connected. Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>, or from within the LDSB mobile app. *New families will be able to create their account after the first day of attendance.The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account.<iframe data-lexical-video-id="TSCIybbq3xc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/TSCIybbq3xc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Day Online Payments and Permissions</h2>We are paperless and cashless at Winston. We use the platform School Day for online payments (field trips, milkshake days, etc) and for digital permission slip signatures. ALL families are required to sign up using their child's individual match key that will be provided within the first weeks of school. Please direct families to the office if they are having trouble signing up or registering with School Day. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</h2>A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</a>. <img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/7f21413f-32d2-4c5e-94d8-8fa905a1928f" alt="attendance" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</h2>Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. <img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6693894a-180a-48dd-bb94-d0f7a1063c23" alt="scent free" width="360" height="536" style="width:360px;height:536px;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/borgesj_limestone_on_ca/EULV5N7XEYpLqSf-OMTT7hcBv9_sqT3aBDSVP6E8jO9mQg?e=qelyJg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Winston Churchill Public School Draft code of Conduct</a></h2>Kind thoughts. Kind actions. Kind words.At Winston Churchill Public School, our intention is to create a safe, equitable, caring, and inclusive learning environment based on high-expectations, respect and personal responsibility. CODE OF BEHAVIOURThis code of behaviour sets out the standards of behaviour which are expected of all members of the school community in order to create a positive climate in the school. All members of the school community - parents, guardians, staff, students and guests - must comply with the behaviour expectations while on school property, at school-related activities, or in other circumstances, wherein engaging in the activity will have an impact on the school climate. Respect, responsibility, civility and academic excellence are promoted so that all members of the school community will feel safe, comfortable and accepted.The Limestone District School Board is outlined in <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/go/a6c6c4df-47a4-53b2-93c9-5d7fa38055a1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" data-permalink="" class="editor-link">Administrative Procedure 350: Codes of Conduct</a>, and is based on the Provincial Code of Conduct and is based on standards of behaviour and safety.<a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/borgesj_limestone_on_ca/EULV5N7XEYpLqSf-OMTT7hcBv9_sqT3aBDSVP6E8jO9mQg?e=qelyJg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Click HERE to read the full DRAFT Code of Conduct</a> for Winston Churchill Public School <img src="/images/ffde30f7-aa99-4a13-8dce-47d206741e16" alt="E33Xl1tXwAMER WEB" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr>Bus Requests are Through <a href="https://triboard.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Triboard.ca</a>Most children in our community are within walking distance to our school and we encourage active transportation (biking, walking, scooter). Bike racks are located on the grass outside the gate of the main playground. Please encourage children to NOT cut through the parking lot as this is a busy place in the mornings and after school. Children who are out of school boundary are not guaranteed busing and families should arrange for drop off at 9:05 am and pick up at 3:25 pm. There is no supervision on the yard after 3:25 so it is important that pick ups are punctual. Morning supervision begins at 8:45am. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Winston's Mabel's Labels Account - need labels? We've got you! </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/fundraising/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Order here:</a></h2><img src="/images/2d0f70e2-0482-4ea8-ba26-97104c69030a" alt="mabels labels" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Clothing - <a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/winstonchurchillps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Order Here</a></h2><img src="/images/893ad529-cfb0-4ea3-b0f6-2bf9ddf9bfc0" alt="estore" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/664fae47-d9b2-42af-b02e-bdaa09e32432" alt="Do Great things" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Community Connections</h2><img src="/images/af62339b-9062-4421-9ed8-3aef7546050c" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 20 160252" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/c0c002c9-7a66-4a39-a34e-1e55a3dc3878" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 20 160212" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/2c1971b7-53eb-4b6e-8871-32fe5da5e294" alt="Screenshot 2025 09 02 151113" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <img src="/images/51613d97-8fb3-4ddd-acb0-3d060ec3e9df" alt="contact" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr>

2026-02-06 20:06:22.565 +0000 UTC

Bulldog Family Bulletin - January 26th-February 5th

<img src="/images/1e4cbe7f-1ad3-49e8-bd34-99d06554fb65" alt="February" width="464" height="262" style="width:464px;height:262px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/e8f165a0-b382-41dd-9639-32aa6396c0fa" alt="black history month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><a href="https://lcvi.limestone.on.ca/event/ldsb-black-history-opening-ceremony-20260122190710" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Find out more here about Black History Month opening ceremonies at LCVI</a></h4>Black History Month Opening Ceremony – Wednesday, February 4, 2026All Limestone students, families, and community members are invited to attend the LDSB Black History Month Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at LCVI (153 Van Order Drive, Kingston). The ceremony will celebrate community and connection with food, music, and dancing, featuring a Kids Zone with “Ruthy’s Reading Room”, and a performance by Cassel Miles as Josiah Henson. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Coming Up next Week </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> </h2><img src="/images/209e0f6c-16ad-4be9-aeee-7cdaa2517832" alt="Feb2" width="233" height="291" style="width:233px;height:291px;display:inline-block;float:left">Monday, February 2nd (Day 5)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Term 2 begins - Welcome Ms. Megan Richmond in Grade 3! Welcome to Ms. Hayley Johnston in the role of SST</li></ul>Tuesday, February 3rd (Day 1)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">WISE 1:05 library (grade 5/6)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">chess (tournament players)</li></ul>Wednesday, February 4th (Day 2) - Winter Walk Day!<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Wellness Club 1:05pm</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">WISE 1:05 library (grade 4)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Welcome Ms. Carson in for Ms. Borges at the office</li></ul>Thursday, February 5th (Day 3)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Chess - all interested (am recess)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;"> Book Club - 11:05pm</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Cabaret Club 1:05- members see their rehearsal sheet</li></ul>Friday, February 6th (Day 4)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Cabaret Club 1:05- members see their rehearsal sheet</li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Looking Ahead in 2026</h2> February6th - School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day13th - Term one report cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning go home16th - Family Day (no School)20th - Family Movie Night - hosted by Parent Council (tap pay for pizza & canteen snacks)23rd - Grand Theatre - Grade 4/524th - Staff meeting (3:35) and Parent Council meeting (7PM library)25th - Pink Shirt Day - Assembly in gym (timing to come)March5th - Winston hosting Chess Tournament12th - Cabaret Musical Show- afternoon performance and evening performance (ticket purchases through School Day coming soon)13th-last day of school before March Break16th-20th - March Break<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">How to support Literacy at Home:</h2> Ministry Resources for Reading and MathThere 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 <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Ftutoring&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098963796451%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mvszS1s2QMfb9yHfRboXM61rxqCgPEUHbJFdOsrT9t8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</a>.<img src="/images/1b35621a-ee6b-4545-86cc-8d501fa718b2" alt="Screenshot 2025 11 10 133827" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Kindergarten Registration is Now OPEN</h2>Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Bulldogs! More information can be found here: <a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link">Discover Kindergarten</a>Kindergarten Registration and Out of Boundary RegistrationDo you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September? If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fkindergarten&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098963720829%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JhsRQ9yKrL2Kp4AHbyQ61b%2B%2BAR4jDfSGKxzFQJBfJis%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">now is the time to register</a>. Limestone offers Kindergarten in both English and French Immersion—where 85% of instruction is in French—plus a strong focus on the core skills of reading, writing, and math. With greater choice in schools and future programming, your child can discover a sense of belonging, while learning the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. For more information, please visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fkindergarten&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098963744269%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2W7nULhISGuKudu%2FhVdp15ZAozFZ6EWiAROOmo5b%2BIA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</a>. In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application. Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more than one application for multiple school locations. If multiple applications are submitted, families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all other applications will be removed from the system. The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district). To find the name and location of your in-boundary or home school(s), enter the student’s home address into <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftriboard.mybusplanner.ca%2FEligibility.aspx&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cef514b16acda4a7acb8308de5f6856de%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639053098963771067%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1P%2BRTuAAR%2BU%2BL2SwxGvIiUmXq%2FIvLirQEbMcabbYtsE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility.aspx. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Tri-Board's Locate A School tool.</a><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Host an International Student</h2>Limestone is proud of our long tradition of hosting students from other countries.  The demand for Kingston, and Canada, as a learning destination is rapidly growing.  Students from over 15 different countries are here now staying with great homestay families in Limestone. Our International Education team is looking for more families to become homestay hosts to great international students.We currently have 19 students on our waiting list that have applied to Limestone for 2026-2027 and need a home. They range from one semester to one year stays and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy and Denmark.Host families will be paid a tax-free monthly stipend to host students. All students in the program attend local intermediate or secondary schools and range in age from 12 to 17 years old. Our International Education team works hard to make a great match for your family, that can last a lifetime.Families can learn more by visiting <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay&data=05%7c02%7ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7c6718c3f0165148f85ef608de58f57ee2%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639046008601667698%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=B%2BA1lkiEhmCVdakJpUMKkW1j/TQUztz2j/Fq/KzHyB0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Limestone’s International Education website</a> or phoning the International Education offices at 613-544-7745 ext. 2888 <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Inclusive Playground Project Update - Summer 2026</h2> <img src="/images/573376b7-eb23-4125-a7fa-5d16e19d7770" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 03 123224" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">We continue to fundraise and collect donations for a large scale Inclusive Playground Project at Winston. If you wish to donate through our <a href="https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/winston-churchill-playground-equipment-charitable-trust-fund" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Charitable Trust Fund, you may do so HERE.</a> Tax receipts are generated through LDSB. We appreciate your contributions in helping us achieve our goal for our school and community.Thank you to our Parent Council for their fundraising efforts that has allowed them to commit $10 000 to our Inclusive Playground endeavors! Phase 1 - soccer field revisions (removal of old football posts and addition of two soccer fields), walking/running path around field. Projected start to project: Summer 2026<hr> <img src="/images/4219df78-bd33-4a69-9ded-45724a6c2721" alt="HIVE" width="447" height="517" style="width:447px;height:517px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b297a5a2-efcc-4d3d-8f0e-c03f8f487bcc" alt="Welcome" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Winter is Coming! Be Prepared</h2><img src="/images/b271f517-e810-48ed-828f-d94a9a69a860" alt="bus" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1731c814-49af-4b67-8b09-b46962db7fbb" alt="Parent Council" width="121" height="90" style="width:121px;height:90px;display:inline-block;float:left">Parent Council NEWS!</h2>Council has elected Priscila Cabrera to fill the position of Chair. Kristen Schram has taken on the role of secretary. Parent Council is a wonderful support and resource for our school and we appreciate all they do to support students, programming, staff and families. Questions for council can be sent to <a href="about:blank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">wcps.council@gmail.com</a>The 2025-2026 Executive Parent Council Members are:Chair - Priscila CabreraSecretary -Kristen SchramTreasurer and Inclusive Education Coordinator - Michael TkautzFundraising and Event Coordinator - Jessica ColgraveCommunity Representative - Ben EbyHOT LUNCHESOur hot lunch program run by Parent Council. Orders are placed at through LunchBox at <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lunchboxorders.net%2FUsers.aspx&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7C061c3cb4eb4d4d2ac0a008ddf14a6b01%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638932024120970564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kK%2FGmZePrI7EgH4Mby7iN4p%2FIzOcYfZB%2FNO%2BMYep2nk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.lunchboxorders.net/Users.aspx. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> and orders for the following week are due on Sunday at noon (no late orders). Lunch deliveries are Tuesday-Friday at our second nutritional break (1:05-1:25) Council has set up the following options:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Tony’s on Tuesdays (subs, wraps, chicken fingers)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Paradiso pasta Wednesdays </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Dominos Pizza Thursdays</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan Fridays.</li></ul>Click here for a full Lunch Box Guide on how to order. <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="83e9a8c2-d1da-44c4-a1b1-36cea31c711a"></ie-document>A HUGE thank you to our Parent Council for setting up this service for kids and families. If there is someone who would like to volunteer to meet lunches here to help with distribution, please contact council at wcps.council@gmail.com<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Up and Coming Parent Council Meeting Dates</h2>Meetings are on Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the school library. Feb 24; Mar 24; Apr 21; May 19; Jun 16<hr>SCHOOL SAFETYDrop off/Pick upChildren and families are highly encouraged to use active transportation to/from school. This helps clear a crowded parking lot and street during peek times. Please remember that our streets are a no parking zone. If you must drive your child, please do not drop off children in the parking lot and have them walk through it as it is a congested area with traffic. Thank you for parking in the lot and then walking your child to the gate.Please Close the GatesWe encourage families to drop children off at the school gates, rather than coming onto the school yard in the morning. For the safety of students, we are trying to ensure that the gates remain closed. If you do need to be on the yard, please ensure you close the gate (Earl Street Gate and McDonnell Street gate) when you leave. SAFE ARRIVAL, School Messenger and School DayPlease continue to call in to Safe Arrival, or mark your students' late/absent in the Safe Arrival App to ensure that you don't get unwanted phone calls. The system will automatically call out if you have not marked your student as being away/late. Current contact information is necessary to ensure you get school emails/texts/calls and aren't missing out. Please call the office so that our Office Administrator can update your information as needed - thank you. Information for Safe Arrival, School Messenger and School Day (online payment and permissions) is below. .<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Ontario Ministry of Education Human Development and Sexual Health Information</h2>As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cbentleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a42a11524b248a4569b08ddeefe16fb%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638929497252145857%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=E6P4oStAHCWeiD6A23K4EO4GbtvDNDg5Y4LzicuALbg%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Form 325-D</a> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.  Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cbentleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a42a11524b248a4569b08ddeefe16fb%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638929497252169485%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=2kKm39Pr5NrivPkunUSUql62gZdOFNde1E5zicENb4U%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Form 325-B</a>) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the school. Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations by Grade Please find below a list of Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations by Grade as outlined in The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Health and Physical Education, 2019. The Ministry of Education provides additional information about Human Development and Sexual Health on its website at: <a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/health.html</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations by Grade </a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Request for Exemption from Instruction in Human Development & Sexual Health</a>Classroom teachers will be sending home a letter (Form 235-A). Form 325-A is a formal notification to families indicating when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Daily Schedule</h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity/learning block</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:45 to 9:05 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Supervision on the yard</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Bell rings, students enter the school</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 to 10:45 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First instructional block</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:45 to 11:05 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First nutrition break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:05 to 11:25 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:25 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second instructional block</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:05 to 1:25 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second nutrition break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:25 to 1:45 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:45 to 3:25 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Third instructional block</td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:25 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">How Can I get Information From the School?</h2>LDSB schools and school board use School Messenger to send key messages, alerts, and general communication to families. Winston uses this platform and will continue to use our Bulldog Family Bulletin to provide updates to families. This newsletters are where we will share school-specific information and highlights of student work and events in the building and is generated on our school website. This newsletter is also sent out via School Messenger so that you receive it in your in-box (sign up for alerts - email or text).<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/report-a-student-absence" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger App</a>: Download the SchoolMessenger App to stay connected. Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>, or from within the LDSB mobile app. *New families will be able to create their account after the first day of attendance.The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account.<iframe data-lexical-video-id="TSCIybbq3xc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/TSCIybbq3xc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Day Online Payments and Permissions</h2>We are paperless and cashless at Winston. We use the platform School Day for online payments (field trips, milkshake days, etc) and for digital permission slip signatures. ALL families are required to sign up using their child's individual match key that will be provided within the first weeks of school. Please direct families to the office if they are having trouble signing up or registering with School Day. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO supports for Families</h2>Webinar for Parents and Guardians  <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325676x0395&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C8200120a454848a1f27208de578902bb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639044443206546138%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xWzJOqhpekGXah8Z4VVcvHwor%2FjlhPRPD52PdXggeNg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325676x0395. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading</a> (January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.) Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the reading components of the primary- and junior-division assessments, and from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325677x0395&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C8200120a454848a1f27208de578902bb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639044443206598742%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Pb%2BK1WDQZOIS%2FSGbMKPZxbxiqHLKDE%2BDY8hrfFt1GqU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325677x0395. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">EQAO Math Session for Parents and Guardians of Primary Students</a> (January 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.) Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses primary-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss questions from the mathematics component of the primary-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325678x0395&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C8200120a454848a1f27208de578902bb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639044443206643748%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dqcRZz7jh%2BYnX5zZZICf6xoSBlnqNCQ2WNJbVEKZyiQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325678x0395. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">EQAO Math Session for Parents and Guardians of Junior Students</a> (February 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.) Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses junior-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss questions from the mathematics component of the junior-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325679x0395&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C8200120a454848a1f27208de578902bb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639044443206689387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FyNuTKm5AQj%2BS8mYpq72KTZOUMX4Z2ZlZFfsF1ytT4o%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325679x0395. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Writing</a> (February 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.) Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ writing skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss writing prompts and questions from the reading components of the primary- and junior-division assessments and from the OSSLT. Participants will hear how these prompts and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</h2>A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</a>. <img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/7f21413f-32d2-4c5e-94d8-8fa905a1928f" alt="attendance" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</h2>Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. <img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6693894a-180a-48dd-bb94-d0f7a1063c23" alt="scent free" width="360" height="536" style="width:360px;height:536px;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/borgesj_limestone_on_ca/EULV5N7XEYpLqSf-OMTT7hcBv9_sqT3aBDSVP6E8jO9mQg?e=qelyJg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Winston Churchill Public School Draft code of Conduct</a></h2>Kind thoughts. Kind actions. Kind words.At Winston Churchill Public School, our intention is to create a safe, equitable, caring, and inclusive learning environment based on high-expectations, respect and personal responsibility. CODE OF BEHAVIOURThis code of behaviour sets out the standards of behaviour which are expected of all members of the school community in order to create a positive climate in the school. All members of the school community - parents, guardians, staff, students and guests - must comply with the behaviour expectations while on school property, at school-related activities, or in other circumstances, wherein engaging in the activity will have an impact on the school climate. Respect, responsibility, civility and academic excellence are promoted so that all members of the school community will feel safe, comfortable and accepted.The Limestone District School Board is outlined in <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/go/a6c6c4df-47a4-53b2-93c9-5d7fa38055a1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" data-permalink="" class="editor-link">Administrative Procedure 350: Codes of Conduct</a>, and is based on the Provincial Code of Conduct and is based on standards of behaviour and safety.<a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/borgesj_limestone_on_ca/EULV5N7XEYpLqSf-OMTT7hcBv9_sqT3aBDSVP6E8jO9mQg?e=qelyJg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Click HERE to read the full DRAFT Code of Conduct</a> for Winston Churchill Public School <img src="/images/ffde30f7-aa99-4a13-8dce-47d206741e16" alt="E33Xl1tXwAMER WEB" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr>Bus Requests are Through <a href="https://triboard.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Triboard.ca</a>Most children in our community are within walking distance to our school and we encourage active transportation (biking, walking, scooter). Bike racks are located on the grass outside the gate of the main playground. Please encourage children to NOT cut through the parking lot as this is a busy place in the mornings and after school. Children who are out of school boundary are not guaranteed busing and families should arrange for drop off at 9:05 am and pick up at 3:25 pm. There is no supervision on the yard after 3:25 so it is important that pick ups are punctual. Morning supervision begins at 8:45am. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Winston's Mabel's Labels Account - need labels? We've got you! </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/fundraising/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Order here:</a></h2><img src="/images/2d0f70e2-0482-4ea8-ba26-97104c69030a" alt="mabels labels" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Clothing - <a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/winstonchurchillps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Order Here</a></h2><img src="/images/893ad529-cfb0-4ea3-b0f6-2bf9ddf9bfc0" alt="estore" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/664fae47-d9b2-42af-b02e-bdaa09e32432" alt="Do Great things" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Community Connections</h2><img src="/images/af62339b-9062-4421-9ed8-3aef7546050c" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 20 160252" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/c0c002c9-7a66-4a39-a34e-1e55a3dc3878" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 20 160212" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/2c1971b7-53eb-4b6e-8871-32fe5da5e294" alt="Screenshot 2025 09 02 151113" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/db1f7ed0-28d1-472d-93ff-cb172050d277" alt="Feb1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <img src="/images/51613d97-8fb3-4ddd-acb0-3d060ec3e9df" alt="contact" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr>

2026-02-01 21:30:34.159 +0000 UTC

Bulldog Family Bulletin - January 26th-February 5th

<img src="/images/cf02d0d3-8b6b-48be-b6e8-05321a4fb5b8" alt="literacy day" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Coming Up next Week </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Jan. 26th-29th - Literacy Week at Winston!</h2>Monday, January 26th (Day 1) <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Scoliosis Sticker Shop at front desk this week only </li></ul>Tuesday, January 27th (Day 2) - Family Literacy Day<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Dress as your favourite book character day!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">WISE 1:05 library (grade 5/6)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">chess (tournament players)</li></ul>Wednesday, January 28th (Day 3) <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Read My Shirt Day!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Wellness Club 1:05pm</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">WISE 1:05 library (grade 4)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">JK/SK and Grade 2 dental screening</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Ms. Borges, Ms. Johnston and Ms. Koebel at board office for student achievement PD</li></ul>Thursday, January 29th (Day 4) <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Snuggle up and Read PJ Day - whole school reading in the gym with Winston!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Molly Brant Chess Tournament (permissions for chess players on School Day)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Grade 2 (Powers) to Pump House</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;"> Book Club - 11:05pm</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Art Club - 1:05pm</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Cabaret Club 1:05- members see their rehearsal sheet</li></ul>Friday, January 30th <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">PA Day</li></ul> <img src="/images/209e0f6c-16ad-4be9-aeee-7cdaa2517832" alt="Feb2" width="233" height="291" style="width:233px;height:291px;display:inline-block;float:left">Monday, February 2nd (Day 5)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Term 2 begins - Welcome Ms. Megan Richmond in Grade 3! Welcome to Ms. Hayley Johnston in the role of SST</li></ul>Tuesday, February 3rd (Day 1)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">WISE 1:05 library (grade 5/6)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">chess (tournament players)</li></ul>Wednesday, February 4th (Day 2)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Wellness Club 1:05pm</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">WISE 1:05 library (grade 4)</li></ul>Thursday, February 5th (Day 3)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Chess - all interested (am recess)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;"> Book Club - 11:05pm</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Cabaret Club 1:05- members see their rehearsal sheet</li></ul>Friday, February 6th (Day 4)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: justify;">Cabaret Club 1:05- members see their rehearsal sheet</li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Looking Ahead in 2026</h2> February13th - Term one report cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning go home16th - Family Day (no School)20th - Family Movie Night - hosted by Parent Council (tap pay for pizza & canteen snacks)24th - Staff meeting (3:35) and Parent Council meeting (7PM library)March12th - Cabaret Musical Show- afternoon performance and evening performance (ticket purchases through School Day coming soon)13th-last day of school before March Break16th-20th - March Break<img src="/images/f7298888-b656-4108-891a-7be1a300ea42" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 09 141157" width="279" height="352" style="width:279px;height:352px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d9810f3e-bbcb-403f-87f4-1aae704cb61d" alt="family literacy" width="288" height="357" style="width:288px;height:357px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">How to support Literacy at Home:</h2><img src="/images/3d380834-e58b-4460-b154-2450e5c4a1a1" alt="fluency" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Kindergarten Registration is Now OPEN</h2>Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Bulldogs! More information can be found here: <a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link">Discover Kindergarten</a> <img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><img src="/images/71854f82-4bd9-4a8a-a809-303c1e71fff9" alt="thumbnail Dental Screening Memo Insert JK SK Grade 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Host an International Student</h2>Limestone is proud of our long tradition of hosting students from other countries.  The demand for Kingston, and Canada, as a learning destination is rapidly growing.  Students from over 15 different countries are here now staying with great homestay families in Limestone. Our International Education team is looking for more families to become homestay hosts to great international students.We currently have 19 students on our waiting list that have applied to Limestone for 2026-2027 and need a home. They range from one semester to one year stays and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy and Denmark.Host families will be paid a tax-free monthly stipend to host students. All students in the program attend local intermediate or secondary schools and range in age from 12 to 17 years old. Our International Education team works hard to make a great match for your family, that can last a lifetime.Families can learn more by visiting <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay&data=05%7c02%7ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7c6718c3f0165148f85ef608de58f57ee2%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639046008601667698%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=B%2BA1lkiEhmCVdakJpUMKkW1j/TQUztz2j/Fq/KzHyB0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Limestone’s International Education website</a> or phoning the International Education offices at 613-544-7745 ext. 2888 <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Inclusive Playground Project Update - Summer 2026</h2> <img src="/images/573376b7-eb23-4125-a7fa-5d16e19d7770" alt="Screenshot 2025 10 03 123224" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">We continue to fundraise and collect donations for a large scale Inclusive Playground Project at Winston. If you wish to donate through our <a href="https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/winston-churchill-playground-equipment-charitable-trust-fund" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Charitable Trust Fund, you may do so HERE.</a> Tax receipts are generated through LDSB. We appreciate your contributions in helping us achieve our goal for our school and community.Thank you to our Parent Council for their fundraising efforts that has allowed them to commit $10 000 to our Inclusive Playground endeavors! Phase 1 - soccer field revisions (removal of old football posts and addition of two soccer fields), walking/running path around field. Projected start to project: Summer 2026<hr> <img src="/images/4219df78-bd33-4a69-9ded-45724a6c2721" alt="HIVE" width="447" height="517" style="width:447px;height:517px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b297a5a2-efcc-4d3d-8f0e-c03f8f487bcc" alt="Welcome" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Winter is Coming! Be Prepared</h2><img src="/images/b271f517-e810-48ed-828f-d94a9a69a860" alt="bus" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1731c814-49af-4b67-8b09-b46962db7fbb" alt="Parent Council" width="121" height="90" style="width:121px;height:90px;display:inline-block;float:left">Parent Council NEWS!</h2>Council has elected Priscila Cabrera to fill the position of Chair. Kristen Schram has taken on the role of secretary. Parent Council is a wonderful support and resource for our school and we appreciate all they do to support students, programming, staff and families. Questions for council can be sent to <a href="about:blank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">wcps.council@gmail.com</a>The 2025-2026 Executive Parent Council Members are:Chair - Priscila CabreraSecretary -Kristen SchramTreasurer and Inclusive Education Coordinator - Michael TkautzFundraising and Event Coordinator - Jessica ColgraveCommunity Representative - Ben EbyHOT LUNCHESOur hot lunch program run by Parent Council. Orders are placed at through LunchBox at <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lunchboxorders.net%2FUsers.aspx&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40limestone.on.ca%7C061c3cb4eb4d4d2ac0a008ddf14a6b01%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638932024120970564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kK%2FGmZePrI7EgH4Mby7iN4p%2FIzOcYfZB%2FNO%2BMYep2nk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.lunchboxorders.net/Users.aspx. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> and orders for the following week are due on Sunday at noon (no late orders). Lunch deliveries are Tuesday-Friday at our second nutritional break (1:05-1:25) Council has set up the following options:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Tony’s on Tuesdays (subs, wraps, chicken fingers)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Paradiso pasta Wednesdays </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Dominos Pizza Thursdays</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan Fridays.</li></ul>Click here for a full Lunch Box Guide on how to order. <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="83e9a8c2-d1da-44c4-a1b1-36cea31c711a"></ie-document>A HUGE thank you to our Parent Council for setting up this service for kids and families. If there is someone who would like to volunteer to meet lunches here to help with distribution, please contact council at wcps.council@gmail.com<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Up and Coming Parent Council Meeting Dates</h2>Meetings are on Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the school library. Feb 24; Mar 24; Apr 21; May 19; Jun 16<hr>SCHOOL SAFETYDrop off/Pick upChildren and families are highly encouraged to use active transportation to/from school. This helps clear a crowded parking lot and street during peek times. Please remember that our streets are a no parking zone. If you must drive your child, please do not drop off children in the parking lot and have them walk through it as it is a congested area with traffic. Thank you for parking in the lot and then walking your child to the gate.Please Close the GatesWe encourage families to drop children off at the school gates, rather than coming onto the school yard in the morning. For the safety of students, we are trying to ensure that the gates remain closed. If you do need to be on the yard, please ensure you close the gate (Earl Street Gate and McDonnell Street gate) when you leave. SAFE ARRIVAL, School Messenger and School DayPlease continue to call in to Safe Arrival, or mark your students' late/absent in the Safe Arrival App to ensure that you don't get unwanted phone calls. The system will automatically call out if you have not marked your student as being away/late. Current contact information is necessary to ensure you get school emails/texts/calls and aren't missing out. Please call the office so that our Office Administrator can update your information as needed - thank you. Information for Safe Arrival, School Messenger and School Day (online payment and permissions) is below. .<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Ontario Ministry of Education Human Development and Sexual Health Information</h2>As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cbentleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a42a11524b248a4569b08ddeefe16fb%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638929497252145857%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=E6P4oStAHCWeiD6A23K4EO4GbtvDNDg5Y4LzicuALbg%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Form 325-D</a> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.  Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cbentleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a42a11524b248a4569b08ddeefe16fb%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638929497252169485%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=2kKm39Pr5NrivPkunUSUql62gZdOFNde1E5zicENb4U%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Form 325-B</a>) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the school. Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations by Grade Please find below a list of Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations by Grade as outlined in The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Health and Physical Education, 2019. The Ministry of Education provides additional information about Human Development and Sexual Health on its website at: <a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/health.html</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations by Grade </a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Request for Exemption from Instruction in Human Development & Sexual Health</a>Classroom teachers will be sending home a letter (Form 235-A). Form 325-A is a formal notification to families indicating when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Daily Schedule</h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity/learning block</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:45 to 9:05 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Supervision on the yard</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Bell rings, students enter the school</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 to 10:45 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First instructional block</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:45 to 11:05 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First nutrition break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:05 to 11:25 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:25 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second instructional block</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:05 to 1:25 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second nutrition break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:25 to 1:45 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:45 to 3:25 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Third instructional block</td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:25 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">How Can I get Information From the School?</h2>LDSB schools and school board use School Messenger to send key messages, alerts, and general communication to families. Winston uses this platform and will continue to use our Bulldog Family Bulletin to provide updates to families. This newsletters are where we will share school-specific information and highlights of student work and events in the building and is generated on our school website. This newsletter is also sent out via School Messenger so that you receive it in your in-box (sign up for alerts - email or text).<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/report-a-student-absence" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger App</a>: Download the SchoolMessenger App to stay connected. Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>, or from within the LDSB mobile app. *New families will be able to create their account after the first day of attendance.The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account.<iframe data-lexical-video-id="TSCIybbq3xc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/TSCIybbq3xc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Day Online Payments and Permissions</h2>We are paperless and cashless at Winston. We use the platform School Day for online payments (field trips, milkshake days, etc) and for digital permission slip signatures. ALL families are required to sign up using their child's individual match key that will be provided within the first weeks of school. Please direct families to the office if they are having trouble signing up or registering with School Day. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO supports for Families</h2>Webinar for Parents and Guardians  <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325676x0395&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C8200120a454848a1f27208de578902bb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639044443206546138%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xWzJOqhpekGXah8Z4VVcvHwor%2FjlhPRPD52PdXggeNg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325676x0395. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading</a> (January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.) Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the reading components of the primary- and junior-division assessments, and from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325677x0395&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C8200120a454848a1f27208de578902bb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639044443206598742%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Pb%2BK1WDQZOIS%2FSGbMKPZxbxiqHLKDE%2BDY8hrfFt1GqU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325677x0395. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">EQAO Math Session for Parents and Guardians of Primary Students</a> (January 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.) Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses primary-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss questions from the mathematics component of the primary-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325678x0395&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C8200120a454848a1f27208de578902bb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639044443206643748%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dqcRZz7jh%2BYnX5zZZICf6xoSBlnqNCQ2WNJbVEKZyiQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325678x0395. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">EQAO Math Session for Parents and Guardians of Junior Students</a> (February 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.) Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses junior-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss questions from the mathematics component of the junior-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325679x0395&data=05%7C02%7Cborgesj%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C8200120a454848a1f27208de578902bb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639044443206689387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FyNuTKm5AQj%2BS8mYpq72KTZOUMX4Z2ZlZFfsF1ytT4o%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_5-da05_0x325679x0395. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Writing</a> (February 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.) Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ writing skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss writing prompts and questions from the reading components of the primary- and junior-division assessments and from the OSSLT. Participants will hear how these prompts and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</h2>A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</a>. <img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/7f21413f-32d2-4c5e-94d8-8fa905a1928f" alt="attendance" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</h2>Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. <img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6693894a-180a-48dd-bb94-d0f7a1063c23" alt="scent free" width="360" height="536" style="width:360px;height:536px;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/borgesj_limestone_on_ca/EULV5N7XEYpLqSf-OMTT7hcBv9_sqT3aBDSVP6E8jO9mQg?e=qelyJg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Winston Churchill Public School Draft code of Conduct</a></h2>Kind thoughts. Kind actions. Kind words.At Winston Churchill Public School, our intention is to create a safe, equitable, caring, and inclusive learning environment based on high-expectations, respect and personal responsibility. CODE OF BEHAVIOURThis code of behaviour sets out the standards of behaviour which are expected of all members of the school community in order to create a positive climate in the school. All members of the school community - parents, guardians, staff, students and guests - must comply with the behaviour expectations while on school property, at school-related activities, or in other circumstances, wherein engaging in the activity will have an impact on the school climate. Respect, responsibility, civility and academic excellence are promoted so that all members of the school community will feel safe, comfortable and accepted.The Limestone District School Board is outlined in <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/go/a6c6c4df-47a4-53b2-93c9-5d7fa38055a1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" data-permalink="" class="editor-link">Administrative Procedure 350: Codes of Conduct</a>, and is based on the Provincial Code of Conduct and is based on standards of behaviour and safety.<a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/borgesj_limestone_on_ca/EULV5N7XEYpLqSf-OMTT7hcBv9_sqT3aBDSVP6E8jO9mQg?e=qelyJg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Click HERE to read the full DRAFT Code of Conduct</a> for Winston Churchill Public School <img src="/images/ffde30f7-aa99-4a13-8dce-47d206741e16" alt="E33Xl1tXwAMER WEB" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr>Bus Requests are Through <a href="https://triboard.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Triboard.ca</a>Most children in our community are within walking distance to our school and we encourage active transportation (biking, walking, scooter). Bike racks are located on the grass outside the gate of the main playground. Please encourage children to NOT cut through the parking lot as this is a busy place in the mornings and after school. Children who are out of school boundary are not guaranteed busing and families should arrange for drop off at 9:05 am and pick up at 3:25 pm. There is no supervision on the yard after 3:25 so it is important that pick ups are punctual. Morning supervision begins at 8:45am. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Winston's Mabel's Labels Account - need labels? 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Boardroom Briefs: February 18, 2026

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 <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/board_meetings-1719463739654" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Board Meetings</a>.  <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Regular Board Meeting - February 18, 2026</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Land Acknowledgement </h3>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."<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Private Session Report</h3><details open="false"><summary>February 4, 2026 EPOC Meeting and February 18, 2026 Board Meeting</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">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.There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session. 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.There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session.”MOVED BY: Trustee Lloyd and seconded by Trustee Scott that the Private Session Report be received. Carried.</div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Approved Absences</h3>Chair McGregor indicated that regrets were received from Trustee Morning to have her absence from tonight’s meeting be approved due to illness.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Presentation/Delegation</h3><details open="false"><summary>LDSB Continuing Education: A Closer Look at the Personal Support Worker Program</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><img src="/images/1f82cff8-a9e2-40aa-aabd-7bec84bbe0a7" alt="Personal Support Worker Presentation Title Slide" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">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.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.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. Chair McGregor thanked the team for their presentation and opened the floor to questions.</div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Reports From Officers</h3><details open="false"><summary>Chair's Report</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">"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.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.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.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.”</div></details><details open="false"><summary>Director's Report</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">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. 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.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.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.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.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. 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.Thank you, Chair McGregor. That concludes my report."</div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Reports</h3><details open="false"><summary>OPBSA Report</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">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.</div></details><details open="false"><summary>Student Trustees' Report</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">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. 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. 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. 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. 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.</div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Reports for Action</h3><details open="false"><summary>Recommended School Year Calendar 2026-2027</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">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.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.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.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.</div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Reports for Information </h3><details open="false"><summary>Trustee Distribution</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">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.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.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.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.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.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.</div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Adjournment</h3>MOTION MOVED BY: Trustee Lloyd and seconded by Trustee Godkin that the meeting adjourn. Carried.The Meeting Adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

2026-02-20 15:21:55.775 +0000 UTC

Summer 2026 Travel for Credit: Grade 10 Civics and Careers in the Canadian Maritimes

Limestone District School Board is excited to share that we have partnered with EF Tours Travel for Credit program again this summer. Students currently in Grade 8 or Grade 9 can earn their Civics and Careers credits this summer by participating in three weeks of virtual (asynchronous) learning plus one week of travel with EF Tours with stops in Halifax, Moncton, and Charlottetown.Key Dates:  Summer School Dates: Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24, 2026 Travel Dates: Wednesday, July 8 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026Visit the <a href="https://www.eftours.ca/tour-website/3029510AX" target="_blank" class="editor-link">Canadian Maritimes Trip website</a> for additional information, or <a href="https://rsvp.eftours.ca/hkdhxy2?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1&_gl=1*sram2m*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzEwMDUwNDYuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1Jb3MzTzVJUFhrZ01WREZuX0FSMnZUUm1fRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0xOUWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*OTU0NTk4NzA2LjE3Njg1NzQwMDEuMTkxNzA3OTA4MC4xNzcxMDA1MzQ3LjE3NzEwMDUzNDc.*_ga*MjExMTE0NjU0MS4xNzY4NTc0MDAx*_ga_9JLH500JCE*czE3NzEwMDUzNDkkbzUkZzEkdDE3NzEwMDU2MjckajQkbDAkaDA." class="editor-link">join us for an upcoming virtual information session</a> to learn more about this exciting opportunity. The session will cover everything you need to know about summer school dates, structure, travel dates, destinations, itineraries, pricing, and more. Travel for Credit Information Session Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Time 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Online Teams Meeting Families must register online in advance for the Information Session:  <a href="https://rsvp.eftours.ca/hkdhxy2?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1&_gl=1*sram2m*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzEwMDUwNDYuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1Jb3MzTzVJUFhrZ01WREZuX0FSMnZUUm1fRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0xOUWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*OTU0NTk4NzA2LjE3Njg1NzQwMDEuMTkxNzA3OTA4MC4xNzcxMDA1MzQ3LjE3NzEwMDUzNDc.*_ga*MjExMTE0NjU0MS4xNzY4NTc0MDAx*_ga_9JLH500JCE*czE3NzEwMDUzNDkkbzUkZzEkdDE3NzEwMDU2MjckajQkbDAkaDA." class="editor-link">Register today!</a>Ask Questions: If you have questions, contact <a href="mailto:%20summer912@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" class="editor-link">Kate Myers by e-mail.</a> <img src="/images/47774c9d-80ff-42ef-a493-bd6161b430a1" alt="2026 02 13 2026 Travel For Credit" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2026-02-17 21:00:25.025 +0000 UTC

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

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

2026-02-12 19:01:35.305 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.