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Lara Paterson Receives Ophea Award

<img src="/images/fd3b7936-e74e-55cf-9642-4f5af02e6181?fingerprint=ppb20251217015319" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit">Limestone District School Board is thrilled to announce that Lara Paterson, a dedicated member of the Limestone team, has been awarded the prestigious Ophea Award of Distinction.The Ophea Award of Distinction recognizes an individual who is a leader in the meaningful advancement of inclusive healthy, active living opportunities for children and youth in Ontario school communities. Lara has consistently demonstrated passion, creativity, and commitment in promoting health and wellness among our students, colleagues, and community.Nominees for this award must meet the eligibility requirements, including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">The contributions of the recipient’s impacts are regional and/or provincial in scope</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">The recipient has demonstrated excellence in the areas of advocacy, partnership development, and/or the provision of quality, innovative, inclusive programming</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">The recipient has made a long-term contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of Ontario’s children and youth</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">The recipient of this award is well known to Ophea for their contributions and years of service and support in service student well-being</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">The recipient’s work/volunteer contributions impact schools and/or communities (e.g. educators, public health workers, recreation providers, etc.)</li></ul>The Ophea Award of Distinction is presented in honour of Bing Caswell, a dedicated professional whose thought leadership and commitment led to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the field of health and physical education.On behalf of the Limestone District School Board, congratulations Lara! We are proud to have you as part of our team.

2024-06-10 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

2024-06-06-Skills Ontario Winners 2024 (300 x 200 px) (1)

Skills Ontario Awards 2024

<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="/images/4404f904-f625-5628-b479-f037226c1116?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" alt=""></figure>Limestone’s Board of Trustees had the honour of having the Skills Ontario Competition Awards at the Education, Policy, and Operations Committee meeting on June 5, 2024. The Expanded Opportunities Team lead by Melissa Baker-Cox, Geoff Petznick, Paul Allinson, and Courtney Soucy, presented banners to the students involved in the Skills Ontario Competition, as well as Skills Canada.On behalf of the Board of Trustees and entire Limestone District School Board, congratulations to all the students on their participation and amazing success!  Grade 7/8 ConstructionIndividual teams were asked to construct a scale model of a modest and affordable house for a well deserving family based on the design they arrived with. Team construction projects will be judged on several criteria including creativity, quality, teamwork, and demonstration of basic practical and theoretical knowledge of Residential House Design and Construction.3rd Place at Skills Ontario: A.J. Farley, Aiden Lollar, Baurer Desveaux, and Keegan GardinerAuto Paint – SecondaryCompetitors had the opportunity to demonstrate, through practical and theoretical application, their skills and task knowledge in the industry relevant to:<ul><li>Basic skills relevant to surface preparation, colour matching, painting, and polishing.</li><li>Knowledge of an application of applicable health and safety regulations.</li><li>Adjusting and checking of safety/operating equipment.</li><li>Problem solving in relation to painting.</li></ul>1st Place at Skills Ontario: Alisha Haaksman3rd Place at Skills Ontario: Joe YeomansOutdoor Power Equipment – SecondaryTested the skills and knowledge of each student in the air and liquid cooled engine field and to prepare each student for employment in the Marine, Powersports, and Small Engine industries. Criteria included: two-stroke engine mechanical operation, all-terrain vehicle braking systems, fuel system and carburetor repair, electrical wiring and troubleshooting, four-cycle engine shooting, and theory.                1st Place at Skills Ontario: Jeremy GardinerAuto Collison – Post SecondaryCompetitions were judged on their general knowledge of auto body repair process with particular attention paid to:<ul><li>Knowledge of safe working practices through the body repair process.</li><li>Proper application of I-Car procedures for the structural sectioning project.</li><li>Performance of an aluminum welding task.</li><li>Accurate use of Tram-bar and Unibody measurement charges for measuring a Unibody.</li></ul>1st Place at Skills Ontario and 2nd Place at Skills Canada: Liam AlfordArborist – Post SecondaryCompetitors were judged on:<ul><li>Tailboard Safety </li><li> <ul><li>Assessment of the hazards for the tasks being performed below. </li></ul></li><li>Knot Tying </li><li> <ul><li>Performing and completing knots as described in the Arborist Industry Safe Work Practices book by WSPS – Spar Pole Rescue </li><li>While maintaining 100% tie off work positioning, ascend the tree (powerline pole for use of competition), assess patient, secure patient, and lower ground. </li></ul></li><li>Limbing Challenge </li><li> <ul><li>Assemble a chain saw (will be disassembled), properly start reassembled chainsaw. </li><li>Using the same chainsaw, remove identified limbs (obstacle) of a downed tree (powerline pole with large dowels) using proper cutting and safe chainsaw techniques. </li></ul></li><li>Throw Ball Challenge </li><li> <ul><li>With in the allotted time, utilize provided throw ball lines, to make as many attempts as possible to hit targets to score points. This is an accuracy challenge. </li></ul></li><li>Mechanical Advantage Challenge </li><li> <ul><li>All competitors were provided with the same set equipment (pulleys, trusses, etc.), where they will develop the most efficient mechanical advantage system within the time allotted.</li></ul></li></ul>2nd Place at Skills Ontario: Owen ChapmanCongratulations to all the Limestone District School Board Skills Ontario Competitors:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Contest</td><td>Name</td><td>Rank</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Collision Repair</td><td>Shayla G</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Collision Repair</td><td>Tate D</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Paint</td><td>Alisha H</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Paint</td><td>Joe Y</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Service Technology</td><td>Blake D</td><td>34</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Service Technology</td><td>Nathan P</td><td>44</td></tr><tr><td>Baking</td><td>Joanna N</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Brick Masonry</td><td>Zach R</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Cabinetmaking</td><td>Isabelle M</td><td>17</td></tr><tr><td>Carpentry –Individual</td><td>Austin M</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Carpentry – Team of two</td><td>Hunter M, Jude N</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Coding</td><td>Kai M</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Computer Aided Manufacturing</td><td>Dominic A</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>Computer Aided Manufacturing</td><td>Hailey O</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Construction 7-8</td><td>Bauer D, AJ F, Keegan G, Aiden L</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Culinary Arts</td><td>Iain S</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>Electrical Installations</td><td>Nolan S</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Floristry</td><td>Sunnai P</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Graphic Design – Presentation</td><td>Grace L</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>Graphic Design – Studio Production</td><td>Dominique S</td><td>27</td></tr><tr><td>Green Energy 7-8</td><td>Eirnan M, James S, Chelsea H, Kemsley B</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Hairstyling</td><td>Sierra W</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>Hairstyling</td><td>Delvin D-C</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Heavy Equipment Service</td><td>Fletcher M</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>Horticulture & Landscaping</td><td>Patrick C, Kaleb W</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>LEGO Mechanical Engineering 7-8</td><td>Sohoh M, Lonin W, Easton S, Hudson H</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Outdoor Power Equipment</td><td>Jeremy G</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Photography</td><td>Brooke M</td><td>49</td></tr><tr><td>Photography</td><td>Dante M</td><td>55</td></tr><tr><td>Plumbing</td><td>Vann T</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>Precision Machining</td><td>Reid A</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>Prepared Speech</td><td>Aurora</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>VEX Robotics – Team of four</td><td>Bradley B, Deven G, Maneesha D. Allen G</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Welding</td><td>Riley H</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>Welding</td><td>Luke P</td><td>21</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> Limestone would like to thank all the Skills Competition Coaches and Chairs, the entire Expanded Opportunities team members, St. Lawrence College, Skills Ontario, and Skills Canada.

2024-06-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

National Indigenous History Month 2024

<img src="/images/de06adf7-cd27-549d-b705-91421f9a569f?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="float:right">June is National Indigenous History Month. This month is an opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It’s a time to honour and give voice to the stories, achievements, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across Canada, who have lived and cared for this land since time immemorial and who continue to make significant impacts, today.During this month, we also celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. This day is an opportunity to honour the histories and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This day is important as it gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the Indigenous peoples whose histories and cultures are rooted in this land, and whose historical impact and presence have long been ignored by Canadian society. We are now in a place where we are beginning to recognize the importance of Indigenous peoples and their contributions to what we now know as Canada. In the Limestone District School Board, it is critical that we continue to teach the truth and to make a commitment to life-long reconcili-ACTION and living in right relations with the Indigenous community whose traditional territory we are fortunate to teach and learn on.Working in partnership with the Kingston Friendship Centre and several community organizations, the Limestone District School Board’s, Indigenous Education Team is proud to offer several opportunities for staff, students, caregivers, and the community to engage in throughout this month.June 6th – Self-identified Indigenous students and students enrolled in NAC10 are invited to participate in a fish scale art workshop with Cree-Métis artist, Jamie Morse. This opportunity is being funded generously by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest through the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centre's.June 11th – Storytelling session by Bomgiizhik (Isaac Murdoch): “Stories of the Summer Solstice”. All classes are invited to participate in a virtual session through Zoom on June 11th to learn about the Summer Solstice.June 19th – Caregivers, students, and the community are invited to attend a Public Virtual Hodinohsho:ni Governance Workshop hosted by the Woodland Cultural Centre. This workshop will be on June 19th at 6:00 PM. The donation for this workshop helps to support the education department in creating and delivering virtual programming at the Woodland Cultural Centre. Topics covered include Hodinohsho:ni system of governance, use of Wampum, the Royal Proclamation, the Haldimand Proclamation, the Indian Act, and how these conflicted with the traditional Hodinohsho:ni Governance structure.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84279518633?pwd=ckUxb3VLT0J0NnBTMCtONlZnc2xudz09" class="editor-link">Join the Public Virtual Hodinohsho:ni Governance Workshop on ZOOM</a>.June 21st – National Indigenous Peoples Day at City Park in Kingston. On June 21st, staff and students are invited to attend the National Indigenous Peoples Day event in City Park from 11:00 – 4:00 PM. On this day there will be market vendors, a community services fair, food vendors, activities for children and youth, and an evening event starting at 7:00 PM in Springer Market Square featuring a concert by 2nd Line Bluegrass. The LDSB Indigenous Education Team will be working in collaboration with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library to create buttons, play large outdoor games such as cornhole and Jenga, and other fun activities! We are thankful for the continued collaboration with the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest to help make this event possible for staff, students, and the community.

2024-06-03 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Join LDSB's Technical Advisory Group

<img src="/images/e61a0df0-e3a8-5259-9b1d-90b8936eb8fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="float:right">The Limestone District School Board is seeking new members for the Technical Advisory Group for the next phase of Student Census data collection. The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions, and make recommendations in the design of methods for data collection, analysis, and the representation of results. Most importantly, TAG ensures that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the analysis of Student Census data to minimize the risk of bias.Recruitment:The committee will be formed by seeking expressions of continued interest from current members and new expressions of interest from individuals who possess the required lived experience and research skill set. Limestone staff will be notified by email of the opportunity to join TAG. The opportunity will also be posted to the LDSB website and advertised on LDSB’s social media channels New interested parties can express their interest using the <a href="https://ldsb.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aXfk1Af78UcseO" class="editor-link">TAG Expression of Interest Form</a>. Printable copies of the form are also available <a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/clostlamberte_limestone_on_ca/EUjk3z0ydglFjxSb2QBRtREBeMUgAtZZe3fZhGEnW2vjUA?e=DlGsax" class="editor-link">here</a>. All submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 2024.It is important to read the <a href="/documents/3b3da70a-68e5-55e0-b8ec-80d58d9bbb44?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" target="_blank" class="editor-link"> TAG Terms of Reference </a> before you apply.Selection:Expressions of interest will be reviewed by the core Census Team (Limestone Research Team, Equity Consultant, Superintendent); the Vice Principal of Indigenous Education; and the Human Rights andEquity Officer. The goal is to create a committee that is as equitable and intersectional as possible from the applications received. Interested parties are invited to share the ways in which they are willing and able to share their lived experiences alongside their research and/or data experience.TAG Membership Drive: Proposed TimelinePlease note, the timeline subject to changeSpring 2024Recruitment of new TAG Members May 6 to June 3, 2024Early June: Review applicationsMid- to Late-June: Confirm members

2024-05-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

School Re-Opening Update #4

<img src="/images/b5b7ff26-e5b9-5fa1-9dd5-a70d962160f2?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" srcset="/thumbnails/b5b7ff26-e5b9-5fa1-9dd5-a70d962160f2?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701 450w, /images/b5b7ff26-e5b9-5fa1-9dd5-a70d962160f2?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Hello Winston Families, School officially begins in one week and preparation are in full swing for a positive and safe start to the school year!   Thank you to our incredible staff and community for your ongoing efforts. Please find below some key information and reminders to prepare for our return to school.  In addition,  I have included a welcome back video for our families and students. Staggered Entry -  a reminder to families that students will be attending every other day for the first week and a half of school.   Students with last names A-K will begin Thurs Sept 3rd and students with last names L-Z will begin on Friday Sept 4th. Class Placements -  Teachers will email families next Tuesday to welcome students and share class placements.  We know families are eager for this information and appreciate your patience as we finalize class lists. Masking Update:  Trustees for the Limestone DSB passed a motion last evening requiring all students in grades JK - 12 to wear masks to school.  Our approach with all learners, especially our youngest, will be to educate,  collaborate with families and support students as the become accumstomed to this health protocol. Back-to-school community face mask fundraiser:  Come pick up homemade kid-sized cloth masks for back to school. Many colours and patterns! The masks will be available at the lemonade stand outside 618 Earl Street (just West of Willingdon) 9:00 am – 8:00 pm daily, weather permitting. We’re suggesting $3.00 per mask. All proceeds will be donated to Winston Churchill PS for school supplies and other instructional items, which are in higher demand due to Covid19 restrictions on sharing and sanitizing. Remote Learning:  If your child will be engaging with remote learning to begin the year and you require support to access technology,  please contact Mr.Blackburn to arrange to borrow from the school.  If you had previously borrowed technology,  please return it to the school in the coming week.  The Limestone DSB is finalizing remote learning plans and more information will follow next week. Staffing update:  Welcome to Ms. L. Bell who will be filling in for Ms.Anderson during her short term leave and Ms. C. Johnston who will be filling in for Ms.Gladstone during her parental leave.  We welcome these talented educators to our team. Medical Information:  If you child has any medical conditions that may impact them while at school, please contact the main office to share information as soon as possible. Welcome Back to Winston Video:  Lots of important information included... <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FOwFsMDfmrss&data=02%7C01%7Cblackburnm%40limestone.on.ca%7C93ebc23fdd6345832eb308d84ae0af2e%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637341676154998730&sdata=fb8AF4k0hFnqiNvnuhOnpot1lsZrTPt480aoKWFNeY0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://youtu.be/OwFsMDfmrss. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://youtu.be/OwFsMDfmrss</a> We look forward to seeing all of our new and returning students next week as we begin our 2020-21 journey together! Mr.M.Blackburn Principal

2020-08-27 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

School Reopening Update #3

<img src="/images/b5b7ff26-e5b9-5fa1-9dd5-a70d962160f2?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" srcset="/thumbnails/b5b7ff26-e5b9-5fa1-9dd5-a70d962160f2?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701 450w, /images/b5b7ff26-e5b9-5fa1-9dd5-a70d962160f2?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <table class="editor-table"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div title="Rich Text Editor, editableBlock0"> School Reopening Update #3 </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div title="Rich Text Editor, editableBlock1"> Hello Winston Families! Please find below important information regarding school reopening plans and staggered entry for students.  I will continue to send weekly updates and additional communication when important information is shared.   I also encourage you to continue to access the Limestone DSB website for FAQ's and important information. <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%252ff%252fa%252fLLhXKCo_nwub-tuqaCe7lQ~~%252fAAAAAQA~%252fRgRhJQE0P0Q3aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGltZXN0b25lLm9uLmNhL2JvYXJkL3NjaG9vbF9yZW9wZW5pbmdfMjAyMFcHc2Nob29sbUIKAEa0zUNf-wUozFIaYmxhY2tidXJubUBsaW1lc3RvbmUub24uY2FYBAAAAAI~%26c%3DE%2C1%2Ciq_o661r07dxaujShvtXlRuDA0YJnf76IqzBw6C5TKuwTw74cjNS8IpoOtsNSVaJgebHsx844nFQeJST_bvsTguQtc79tpAfhfR9watbeA%2C%2C%26typo%3D1&data=02%7C01%7Cblackburnm%40limestone.on.ca%7C7e77e2f8899043da4d1b08d848397db0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637338759773235556&sdata=mMOYCLNs9ZORKj1P4AH4%2Bwo2gNJHIv0GykX%2FxngBXPQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2ff%2fa%2fLLhXKCo_nwub-tuqaCe7lQ~~%2fAAAAAQA~%2fRgRhJQE0P0Q3aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGltZXN0b25lLm9uLmNhL2JvYXJkL3NjaG9vbF9yZW9wZW5pbmdfMjAyMFcHc2Nob29sbUIKAEa0zUNf-wUozFIaYmxhY2tidXJubUBsaW1lc3RvbmUub24uY2FYBAAAAAI~&c=E,1,iq_o661r07dxaujShvtXlRuDA0YJnf76IqzBw6C5TKuwTw74cjNS8IpoOtsNSVaJgebHsx844nFQeJST_bvsTguQtc79tpAfhfR9watbeA,,&typo=1. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.limestone.on.ca/board/school_reopening_2020</a> Staggered Entry Information The Ministry of Education recently announced that school boards were encouraged to adopt a staggered start to the 2020-21 school year to allow additional time for students to adjust to new routines, and health and safety practices.   In Limestone, the first day of school is Thursday Sept 3rd.  Elementary schools will organize staggered entry of students over the first six days of school with all students attending together on Monday Sept 14th.   Please find below the staggered scheduled for Winston Churchill PS. Last names A-K :   Attend on Thurs Sept 3,  Tues Sept 8 and Thurs Sept 10 Last names L - Z:  Attend on Friday Sept 4,  Wed Sept 9 and Friday Sept 11 I recognize the pressures a staggered start puts on families to coordinate childcare and family routines.  We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we facilitate the best start possible for all our students and staff. What can I expect at school this year? There are many ways that this school year will feel different for staff and students, however,  there are many amazing things that will remain the same.   The information below is for your awareness and to help prepare your child for a unique start to school.   I will also be sharing a video later this week to show families and students what might look and feel different this year and what to expect on the first day :) Entry/Exit The same:  Students will enter/exit the school through a designated door with their class at the beginning/end of the day and following all recesses. New/Different:   Students will time outside with their class at the start/end of the day to enable a staggered entry into the school.   Each class will have a designated area to gather while remaining physically distant during entry/exit.   Families will only be able to access the school yard for a brief period to drop-off/pick-up and should not gather at any point.    We strongly encourage students to be dropped off at the school as close to 9:00 as possible.   Students will not be permitted to play on the yard before school. Recess: The same:   Students will have two recess breaks where they can play with their friends!  Climbers will be open. New/Different:   Students will only be permitted to play with students in their class (cohort) and will be assigned a zone of the yard to play within.   A schedule will be developed that rotates classes through zones each month. Snack/Lunch:  The same:   Students will eat in their classrooms and will be supervised by a caring adult. New/Different:  Students will need to remain in their designated seat for the entirety of the lunch period.  They may remove their masks for eating/drinking. Class Instruction/Learning: The same:  Students will have all of their regular subjects and will be engaged in many positive learning experiences throughout the day. New/Different:   Students in grades 4-6 will be required to wear a mask while in the classroom/school and Jk-3 students are strongly encouraged to follow this practice as well.  Students in grade 1-6 will be assigned a desk where they will need to remain for more of the day then they are used to.   Classes will be accessing outdoor space for a significant part of the school day to allow for movement and mask breaks. Gym: The same:  Classes will have 2 or 3 PhysEd classes each week New/Different:   Classes will not be using the gymnasium at this time,  all phys-ed instruction will occur outdoors. Sharing Supplies: New/Different:  Students will not be sharing school supplies or materials.  We are encouraging gr 1- 6 families to send students with basic supplies in a personal pencil case to start the year.   Any supplies that need to be shared will be sanitized between uses. Cleaning: The same:  The school will be cleaned thoroughly every day. New/Different:   Additional cleaning of high touch areas will occur multiple times within the school day (door handles,  bathrooms/faucets etc.) Communication: The same:  Agendas will be sent home with grade 1-6 students mid-September for home-school communication.  Families are also welcome to call the school to request teacher contact. New/Different:   Teachers will not be collecting agendas for review.   Students will open the agenda on their desk to share any notes and teachers will respond via agenda or sticky note.   Parent meetings will occur virtually or via phone at this point. Parent Support: The same:  We value your partnership and ongoing support and look forward to collaborating throughout the year to ensure success for all! New/Different:   At this point parents are not able to access the school building.   Parent volunteers are not permitted at this time. Washrooms/Hand Washing: The same:  Students will have access to washrooms throughout the day when needed. New/Different:   Students may need to wait to use the washroom depending on the number of students in the space.  Signage will be posted and student training around protocols will occur. Students will also be instructed to wash/sanitize their hands multiple times within the school day (whenever entering/exiting the classroom) Other Information: Visit Days -  The school will be open on Thursday August 27th and Friday August 28th from 9:30am - 2:30pm for very brief visits/tours for our new families or students requiring a specialized transition plan.   Masks will be required during the visit. Technology -  If you borrowed technology to support remote learning in the spring,  please stop by the school on the above dates/times to drop off the items.   If you are not able to make it during these times,  please send the Chromebook with your child on their first day to be returned. As always,  if you have specific questions or would like to speak to someone at the school please call us at 613-542-6441  or email Mr.Blackburn @  blackburnm@limestone.on.ca </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

2020-08-24 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Return to School Planning

<img src="/images/b5b7ff26-e5b9-5fa1-9dd5-a70d962160f2?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" srcset="/thumbnails/b5b7ff26-e5b9-5fa1-9dd5-a70d962160f2?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701 450w, /images/b5b7ff26-e5b9-5fa1-9dd5-a70d962160f2?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <table class="editor-table"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div title="Rich Text Editor, editableBlock0"> Beginning our Journey Together </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div title="Rich Text Editor, editableBlock1"> <table class="x_cke_show_border editor-table"> <tbody> <tr> <td>   </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Welcome Back to new and returning Winston Families! I am pleased to be able to send you the first of many school communications in relation to return to school planning.   We have spent much of the summer planning for our safe and successful return and adjusting plans based on new Ministry and Public Health information.  The Limestone District School Board has now released a number of important information documents that will guide our planning and preparations.   I have included an important link below for your ease of access to these documents and I encourage you to review this information thoroughly and regularly. <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%252ff%252fa%252fYCpErwfm5JK4ox5v_54-7g~~%252fAAAAAQA~%252fRgRhF9w0P4TeAmh0dHBzOi8vY2FuMDEuc2FmZWxpbmtzLnByb3RlY3Rpb24ub3V0bG9vay5jb20vP3VybD1odHRwczolMkYlMkZsaW5rcHJvdGVjdC5jdWRhc3ZjLmNvbSUyRnVybCUzRmElM0RodHRwJTI1M2ElMjUyZiUyNTJmdHJhY2suc3BlLnNjaG9vbG1lc3Nlbmdlci5jb20lMjUyZmYlMjUyZmElMjUyZnFhNE9ab2duZFc0LWRsaU5DSXFpZVF-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~~%26c%3DE%2C1%2CQdUCnpW83ldkE3iJjq2t-0Xg0rKxBD0TWjS0IHJxXrfKDjU4jOhIPsP6f4xxxNLpnL6fIV1WEQvsKIKwc3YSGEwiCs9KTeVeCFh05qt41gKB_jQxvA%2C%2C%26typo%3D1&data=02%7C01%7Cblackburnm%40limestone.on.ca%7C33035510a6c5410eedf808d84063ccce%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637330144690881314&sdata=wKqtQgWxdBX%2BvtJCyZ%2Fu%2FGDGiuVc62gcehFtlXr0tnc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2ff%2fa%2fYCpErwfm5JK4ox5v_54-7g~~%2fAAAAAQA~%2fRgRhF9w0P4TeAmh0dHBzOi8vY2FuMDEuc2FmZWxpbmtzLnByb3RlY3Rpb24ub3V0bG9vay5jb20vP3VybD1odHRwczolMkYlMkZsaW5rcHJvdGVjdC5jdWRhc3ZjLmNvbSUyRnVybCUzRmElM0RodHRwJTI1M2ElMjUyZiUyNTJmdHJhY2suc3BlLnNjaG9vbG1lc3Nlbmdlci5jb20lMjUyZmYlMjUyZmElMjUyZnFhNE9ab2duZFc0LWRsaU5DSXFpZVF-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~~&c=E,1,QdUCnpW83ldkE3iJjq2t-0Xg0rKxBD0TWjS0IHJxXrfKDjU4jOhIPsP6f4xxxNLpnL6fIV1WEQvsKIKwc3YSGEwiCs9KTeVeCFh05qt41gKB_jQxvA,,&typo=1. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.limestone.on.ca/board/school_reopening_2020</a> Included on this microsite are Frequently Asked Questions and a Family Guide to Reopening Schools which outline many of the measures we are taking to ensure a positive and healthy start for staff and students.    The Limestone DSB has also sent an email to all families who may be considering opting out of in-class attendance and accessing remote learning for their child.   It is imperative that families who are choosing this option complete the survey early next week.  The link to information and the survey are included below.   After reviewing all of the information,  if you have questions that may impact your decision please do not hesitate to email me to discuss:  blackburnm@limestone.on.ca <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%252ff%252fa%252fOMFk4iosdy9w7P3-nLmuZw~~%252fAAAAAQA~%252fRgRhF9w0P4TuAmh0dHBzOi8vY2FuMDEuc2FmZWxpbmtzLnByb3RlY3Rpb24ub3V0bG9vay5jb20vP3VybD1odHRwczolMkYlMkZsaW5rcHJvdGVjdC5jdWRhc3ZjLmNvbSUyRnVybCUzRmElM0RodHRwJTI1M2ElMjUyZiUyNTJmdHJhY2suc3BlLnNjaG9vbG1lc3Nlbmdlci5jb20lMjUyZmYlMjUyZmElMjUyZlVvbU4zbndJUUtCSjVlM01YcU9VQ2d-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~%26c%3DE%2C1%2C9QFdhD59NNo-6M9kg8voQj1ZWJFkb0-1o8Z4b-06sY311pEDrBDdpr4kXPx5cH5tPO4wchSHklOLzhEUIrIq30jgQvJTWzL4VoOgsSoyKlpxmrE%2C%26typo%3D1&data=02%7C01%7Cblackburnm%40limestone.on.ca%7C33035510a6c5410eedf808d84063ccce%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637330144690891309&sdata=Xd%2BT5Sis%2BW%2BkuqwsDEQEqrHvO1QQqVwEXBPf54Uuc6I%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2ff%2fa%2fOMFk4iosdy9w7P3-nLmuZw~~%2fAAAAAQA~%2fRgRhF9w0P4TuAmh0dHBzOi8vY2FuMDEuc2FmZWxpbmtzLnByb3RlY3Rpb24ub3V0bG9vay5jb20vP3VybD1odHRwczolMkYlMkZsaW5rcHJvdGVjdC5jdWRhc3ZjLmNvbSUyRnVybCUzRmElM0RodHRwJTI1M2ElMjUyZiUyNTJmdHJhY2suc3BlLnNjaG9vbG1lc3Nlbmdlci5jb20lMjUyZmYlMjUyZmElMjUyZlVvbU4zbndJUUtCSjVlM01YcU9VQ2d-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~&c=E,1,9QFdhD59NNo-6M9kg8voQj1ZWJFkb0-1o8Z4b-06sY311pEDrBDdpr4kXPx5cH5tPO4wchSHklOLzhEUIrIq30jgQvJTWzL4VoOgsSoyKlpxmrE,&typo=1. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.limestone.on.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=352782&pageId=28536999</a> Many families have inquried about how best to prepare their children for a positive return to school.  We greatly appreciate your support and partnership and I have included some initial thoughts below: Positive Messaging -  Children will be looking to adults to determine how they should react to situations,  to provide reassurance and to answer questions/concerns they may have.   Do your best to share positive messaging about the challenges ahead and be mindful about what personal worries and concerns you share. Begin Practising:  Begin or continue to practice mask wearing and physical distancing in the community and in social gatherings.  Students will need time to become accustomed to these protocols and will need to develop stamina for wearing a mask.   Continue to establish and practice handwashing/santizing routines at home before/after transitioning to new places and spaces.  We will be washing our hands alot during the school day! Seek Support:  Reach out to other families to share ideas and strategies for preparing students for the new normal of school.  Access community resources to support your child's mental health and well-being or to access support for yourself (see Winston Twitter account for community based sessions).   Email or call the school if you have specific questions/concerns related to your child - our whole team is here to help! Begin to gather supplies:   Spend some special and exciting time gathering school supplies with your child to prepare for back to school.   We would suggest the following: - Two or three comfortable masks (mandatory for gr 4-8,  strongly encouraged for K-3) _ Labelled water bottle (water fountains will not be open,  filling stations will) _ Individual school supplies and pencil case (pencils/pens, eraser, crayons/pencil crayons, scissors, ruler, calculator for older grades, ) - sharing of materials will be very limited in class _ Outdoor clothing for a variety of weather conditions (we will be spending an increased amount of time learning and playing outdoors; including during rain/snow etc.) _  A fanny pack or something similar to carry masks when at recess and any other supplies parents may deem appropriate (small hand sanitizer,  kleenex etc.) * Families who may require financial support to purchase items should contact Mr.Blackburn via email to arrange. The entire Winston PS staff are deeply committed to supporting students and families with the beginning of a positive school year amidst the challenges of the journey ahead.   I will continue to send weekly updates via School Messenger email to all families to share information and answer additional questions as they arise.   Start of school procedures, routines will be shared the last week of August including videos to outline this information and visually show the school environment. *New families/students will be invited to a short visit the last week of August to support your child's transition to school - more info to come. Your children are our priority and we look forward to focusing on their well-being, safety and care and we begin school in September. Mr. M. Blackburn Principal </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

2020-08-18 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Discover Kindergarten

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2020-06-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Welcome to Kindergarten

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Grade 6 Celebration

2020-06-04 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Black History Month

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Love of Reading Week

<img src="/images/3da75aba-a0d1-5c03-b1d3-1b8b77435951?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" srcset="/thumbnails/3da75aba-a0d1-5c03-b1d3-1b8b77435951?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609 450w, /images/3da75aba-a0d1-5c03-b1d3-1b8b77435951?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">Feb 10th - 14th marks our second annual Love of Reading week.   The week will be filled with activities, events and contests for students to enjoy. Happy Reading!

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Please see news below from our school and across the Limestone District School Board:

Lara Paterson Receives Ophea Award

Skills Ontario Awards 2024

National Indigenous History Month 2024

Join LDSB's Technical Advisory Group

School Re-Opening Update #4

School Reopening Update #3

Return to School Planning

Discover Kindergarten

Welcome to Kindergarten

Grade 6 Celebration

Black History Month

Love of Reading Week