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Family Update - February 20th, 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please see important dates below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a great week/bonne semaine,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Jurkowski and Ms. Neale on behalf of the HPS Team </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">RESCHEDULED: The Milkshake Day today has been reschedule to Monday, February 23rd.</span></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming up/dates for awareness</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><figure><a href="https://harrowsmith.limestone.on.ca/calendar" target="_blank" title="calendar"><img src="/images/8ccef89d-f48c-4476-917d-2eb7e748faf0" alt="calendar" width="119" height="119" style="width:119px;height:119px;display:inline-block;float:right"></a></figure><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 23 - Gino's Lunches</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 26 - Subway Lunches</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 27 - HPS' Olympic Games</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 27 - Last day to order HPS Clothing</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 2 - Ms Bly's &amp; Mr Palmer's classes to Gould Lake</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 2 - "Make It Sow" fundraiser begins (more info on School Day)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 5 - Subway lunches</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 6 - Milkshake day</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 6 - HPS Olympics *new date*</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 9 </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Gino's lunches</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 12 - Subway lunches</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 16 to 20 - March Break</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 20 - Last day to order the "Make It Sow" fundraiser</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 19 - April hot lunches &amp; Spring (April to June) milkshake orders due</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 23 - Term 2 IEPs go home </span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 23 - Gino's lunches</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 26 - Subway lunches</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 27 - Milkshake day</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 30 - Gino's lunches</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last Day to Order Harrowsmith PS Clothing is February 27th</span></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f52b3031-5cc8-4213-a293-1654eaa52003" alt="2025 2026 logo" width="129" height="117" style="width:129px;height:117px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith Clothing will be available from Monday, February 9th to Friday, February 27th to purchase through </span><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the</span><a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/hooverka_limestone_on_ca/IQDaxT6XCqR_TocOfIr7dgZcAVg6bdE4RaGFb63TP9brR08?e=Q78jOP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 2025/2026 Harrowsmith Clothing Catalogue </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">for the options of clothing.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you like to garden? Are you interested in starting a garden?</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stay tuned for our upcoming fundraiser with</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Make It Sow</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a company from Ayr, Ontario. The fundraiser will begin on Monday, March 2nd through until March 20th with delivery of the seeds to be no later than the end of March. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A sneak peak of some of the options available are below but for more details on all the options available, please visit the the following link: </span><a href="https://makeitsow.com/seeds/seed-kits/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Make It Sow Seed Kits</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ordering will be available beginning on March 2nd to March 20th on our </span><a href="https://www.school-day.com" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day program</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/642f8a2c-5634-41c5-a914-6dd3903d3de3" alt="Make It Sow 1" width="653" height="845" style="width:653px;height:845px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dragon Tale News</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks for all your hard work at our rehearsals, Hawks!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’ll have an after-school rehearsal this coming Monday, February 23 until 5:30 pm. Only actors from scenes 3 and 4 who have speaking parts need to attend. Actors should bring an extra snack, as well as a book or quiet activity. Remember that all changes and updates will be posted on our Dragon Tale website. Don’t forget to bookmark it: </span><a href="https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com</strong></b></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">–Danielle Harding</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Absences</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HOW TO REPORT AN ABSENCE</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students may need to be away from school for illness, appointments, bus cancellations or other events. Parents/caregivers are to use the SafeArrival system to report a full day absence, an extended student absence and also a late arrival to school.&nbsp; To report an absence, use one the following methods:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SCHOOL MESSENGER APPLICATION</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use the email address you provided to the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use your mobile device to download and install the free SM Home app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tap Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student􀀂s school has on 􀀃le. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Select Attendance from the menu, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SCHOOL MESSENGER SAFEARRIVE WEBSITE PORTAL</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use the e-mail address you provided to the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Go to the website </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Click Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your child’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account,or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Select Attendance from the menu, then select Report an Absence.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">INTERACTIVE TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Follow the instructions to report an absence.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time using any one of these methods.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">REPORT WEATHER OR TRANSPORTATION RELATED ABSENCE</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All parents/guardians are asked to report their student’s absence regardless of the reason, including during bus cancellations. Often, bused students find alternative ways to school and we want to ensure we know the whereabouts of every student to ensure their safety and well-being. Knowing who is supposed to be at school will allow school office staff to best ensure all students are accounted for.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The reporting tool has two options regarding transportation:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inclement weather</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (all transportation types and walkers) for any inclement weather days when your student </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">will not</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> be attending school.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Transportation </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(not weather-related) for any non-weather-related&nbsp;transportation reason when your student </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">will not</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> be attending school (e.g.,&nbsp;when a bus is cancelled due to a driver shortage).</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We recognize this is a change in practice but one we are making to ensure student safety and well-being. Thank you for your support and understanding.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student is marked absent and the absence hasn’t been reported in advance, the SafeArrival system will attempt to reach the student’s priority contact by telephone to confirm the absence. If you receive a call regarding your student’s absence, you can enter the reason for the absence during this call. &nbsp;&nbsp;Please note that there is a cut off time in the system where you are unable to enter the reason for your child’s absence and must call the school office.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IMPORTANT:&nbsp; Bus cancellation absences that are marked with the Inclement Weather reason in SafeArrival are not included in your child’s total absences for the school year. This is why it is important to enter and record these days correctly.</strong></b></h2></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><figure><a href="fcmsa.ca" target="_blank" title="Community Events 2"><img src="/images/40fe0995-e081-45ab-9e3e-77234dbdad05" alt="Community Events 2" width="831" height="870" style="width:831px;height:870px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026 2027 Kindergarten Registration Now Open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten-early-learning" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten in Limestone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If your child was born in 2022, now is the time to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register your new student</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to start school this September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten is a wonderful new world of learning and growing and a very exciting time for both you and your student. We learn how to read, how to write and we make so many new friends. Our educator teams of a teacher and early childhood educator, help us along the way. You can feel confident your child will be cared for within safe and inclusive environments.&nbsp;</span></p><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><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone has an open boundary administrative procedure, [</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/policies-procedures" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Section 300 – Students AP305 Student Transfers</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">], for student registrations. Limestone welcomes all students, promoting and encouraging families to attend their area school, but we understand that it is best interest of some students to attend an out-of-boundary school and that selecting the right educational setting for your new student is a significant decision.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Selecting an out-of-boundary school for your new student is a decision influenced by many factors. The school may be closer to a workplace or near a childcare provider that might be more convenient for drop-off and pick-up routines. In accordance with board policy, by default, students will be enrolled in the school designated within their boundary area, based on their home address.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We aim to accommodate family preferences, but please note that out-of-boundary placements are not guaranteed, and families will be responsible for organizing transportation to and from out-of-boundary schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. The board will not be held 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).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Our dedicated staff are here to assist you throughout this process. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Let us embark on this exciting educational journey together!</span><br><br><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about our Kindergarten program, resources, and tips to help your new student prepare for school. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100" height="inherit" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:inherit;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:100px"></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
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Family Update - February 13th

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report cards (Grades 1-8) and Communication of Learning (Kindergarten) go home today. The goal of these documents is to share students' progress to-date and next steps. We are so proud of our students' for their work this term and look forward to seeing continued growth in term 2 - go Hawks' go!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to our School Council who hosted our "</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have A Heart</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">" dance today. The students from every grade enjoyed the celebration.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wishing you a great week ahead/bonne semaine,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Jurkowski and Ms. Neale on behalf of the HPS Team </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Possible questions to ask your child about their report card:</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What are you most proud of?</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What subject area did you feel you made the most improvement?</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What learning skill are you going to focus on for Term 2?</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What subject area will you work to improve in for Term 2? What are the specific areas that you think you need to review?</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming up/dates for awareness</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><figure><a href="https://harrowsmith.limestone.on.ca/calendar" target="_blank" title="calendar"><img src="/images/8ccef89d-f48c-4476-917d-2eb7e748faf0" alt="calendar" width="119" height="119" style="width:119px;height:119px;display:inline-block;float:right"></a></figure></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 16 - Family Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 19 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 19 - March lunch orders due</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 20 - Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 23 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 26 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 27 - HPS' Olympic Games </span></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith PS Clothing</span></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f52b3031-5cc8-4213-a293-1654eaa52003" alt="2025 2026 logo" width="233" height="212" style="width:233px;height:212px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith Clothing will be available from Monday, February 9th to Friday, February 27th to purchase through </span><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the</span><a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/hooverka_limestone_on_ca/IQDaxT6XCqR_TocOfIr7dgZcAVg6bdE4RaGFb63TP9brR08?e=Q78jOP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 2025/2026 Harrowsmith Clothing Catalogue </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">for the options of clothing.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dragon Tale News</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dragon Tale News</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks for all your hard work at our rehearsals, Hawks!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here’s a gentle reminder that we have a change to our schedule next week. Monday is a holiday (yay!), so next week’s after-school rehearsal will be on Thursday, February 19 until 5:30 pm. Only actors from scenes 1 and 2 who have speaking parts need to attend. Actors should bring an extra snack, as well as a book or quiet activity. Remember that all changes and updates will be posted on our Dragon Tale website. Don’t forget to bookmark it:. </span><a href="https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com</strong></b></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">–Danielle Harding</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Absences</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><img src="/images/8af33e24-e16c-4727-b33f-af4b46a8029b" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 13 083622" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cc2effdf-b089-450a-a8f9-21d3b15b95f5" alt="2026 2027 Youth and Money" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><figure><a href="fcmsa.ca" target="_blank" title="Community Events 2"><img src="/images/40fe0995-e081-45ab-9e3e-77234dbdad05" alt="Community Events 2" width="843" height="883" style="width:843px;height:883px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026 2027 Kindergarten Registration Now Open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten-early-learning" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten in Limestone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If your child was born in 2022, now is the time to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register your new student</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to start school this September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten is a wonderful new world of learning and growing and a very exciting time for both you and your student. We learn how to read, how to write and we make so many new friends. Our educator teams of a teacher and early childhood educator, help us along the way. You can feel confident your child will be cared for within safe and inclusive environments.&nbsp;</span></p><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><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone has an open boundary administrative procedure, [</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/policies-procedures" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Section 300 – Students AP305 Student Transfers</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">], for student registrations. Limestone welcomes all students, promoting and encouraging families to attend their area school, but we understand that it is best interest of some students to attend an out-of-boundary school and that selecting the right educational setting for your new student is a significant decision.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Selecting an out-of-boundary school for your new student is a decision influenced by many factors. The school may be closer to a workplace or near a childcare provider that might be more convenient for drop-off and pick-up routines. In accordance with board policy, by default, students will be enrolled in the school designated within their boundary area, based on their home address.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We aim to accommodate family preferences, but please note that out-of-boundary placements are not guaranteed, and families will be responsible for organizing transportation to and from out-of-boundary schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. The board will not be held 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).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Our dedicated staff are here to assist you throughout this process. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Let us embark on this exciting educational journey together!</span><br><br><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about our Kindergarten program, resources, and tips to help your new student prepare for school. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100" height="inherit" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:inherit;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:100px"></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
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Family Update - February 6th, 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please see important dates and upcoming events below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wishing you a great week ahead/bonne semaine,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Jurkowski and Ms. Neale on behalf of the HPS Team </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming up/dates for awareness</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><figure><a href="https://harrowsmith.limestone.on.ca/calendar" target="_blank" title="calendar"><img src="/images/8ccef89d-f48c-4476-917d-2eb7e748faf0" alt="calendar" width="119" height="119" style="width:119px;height:119px;display:inline-block;float:right"></a></figure></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 9 - Sr. Boys Bball team home game vs LPS </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 9 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 10 - School (Parent/Guardian) Advisory Council 6pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 11 - Sr. Boys Bball team game at Calvin Park PS</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 12 - Sr. Girls Bball team home game vs LPS</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 12 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 13 - Have a Heart Dance (during school hours)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 13 - First Term Report Cards Go Home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 16 - Family Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 19 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 19 - March lunch orders due</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 20 - Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 23 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 26 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 27 - HPS' Olympic Games </span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Olympics are in the air ... many thanks to the students in Ms. Hackett and Ms. Crocker's class for sharing their Olympic torches today! A great way to kick off a month of Olympics including student-led HPS Olympics on February 27th!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d8d83b08-3815-48c5-8206-c9ea163784cc" alt="Untitled design" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith PS Clothing</span></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f52b3031-5cc8-4213-a293-1654eaa52003" alt="2025 2026 logo" width="233" height="212" style="width:233px;height:212px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith Clothing will be available from Monday, February 9th to Friday, February 27th to purchase through </span><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the</span><a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/hooverka_limestone_on_ca/IQDaxT6XCqR_TocOfIr7dgZcAVg6bdE4RaGFb63TP9brR08?e=Q78jOP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 2025/2026 Harrowsmith Clothing Catalogue </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">for the options of clothing.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dragon Tale News</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks for all your hard work at our rehearsals, Hawks!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’ll have an after-school rehearsal this coming Monday, February 9 until 5:30 pm. Only actors from scenes 3 and 4 who have speaking parts need to attend. Actors should bring an extra snack, as well as a book or quiet activity. As there will also be a basketball game at that time, we will NOT be rehearsing in the gym. Please find us in Ms. Hackett and Ms. Crocker’s Kindergarten room.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If there are any changes, they will be posted on our Dragon Tale website. Don’t forget to bookmark it:. </span><a href="https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com</strong></b></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">–Danielle Harding</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9277efa0-2c7c-443c-ae25-006dd90f572f" alt="bfea0a6b a41e 4984 a14e 104944b1555d" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c98fbf21-5ffb-4936-972e-e7933592eff8" alt="8bb93bde 7e64 4cf7 8d18 ea9bb93ae812" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Frontenac Soccer Association</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration Opens March 1</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">st</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 2026!</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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alt="No photo description available." width="502" height="220" style="width:502px;height:220px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Frontenac Soccer Association is a recreational soccer league serving Harrowsmith, Sydenham, Verona, Yarker and other South Frontenac communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are committed to developing and fostering an inclusive, accessible, diverse and welcoming environment for players, coaches, officials and volunteers.&nbsp; An inclusive soccer culture embraces, respects and values differences in people.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We offer soccer for ages 4 and up, with U5, U6, U8, U10, U13 and U16 divisions in 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New this year, we are introducing an adult recreational division.&nbsp; Check our website for more information.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.frontenacsoccer.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.frontenacsoccer.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Questions: admin@frontenacsoccer.com</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026 2027 Kindergarten Registration Now Open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten-early-learning" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten in Limestone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If your child was born in 2022, now is the time to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register your new student</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to start school this September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten is a wonderful new world of learning and growing and a very exciting time for both you and your student. We learn how to read, how to write and we make so many new friends. Our educator teams of a teacher and early childhood educator, help us along the way. You can feel confident your child will be cared for within safe and inclusive environments.&nbsp;</span></p><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><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone has an open boundary administrative procedure, [</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/policies-procedures" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Section 300 – Students AP305 Student Transfers</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">], for student registrations. Limestone welcomes all students, promoting and encouraging families to attend their area school, but we understand that it is best interest of some students to attend an out-of-boundary school and that selecting the right educational setting for your new student is a significant decision.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Selecting an out-of-boundary school for your new student is a decision influenced by many factors. The school may be closer to a workplace or near a childcare provider that might be more convenient for drop-off and pick-up routines. In accordance with board policy, by default, students will be enrolled in the school designated within their boundary area, based on their home address.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We aim to accommodate family preferences, but please note that out-of-boundary placements are not guaranteed, and families will be responsible for organizing transportation to and from out-of-boundary schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. The board will not be held 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).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Our dedicated staff are here to assist you throughout this process. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Let us embark on this exciting educational journey together!</span><br><br><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about our Kindergarten program, resources, and tips to help your new student prepare for school. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100" height="inherit" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:inherit;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:100px"></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
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Message from the Director - February 20, 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope everyone had a good, short week following the Family Day Weekend. We have had a small taste of warmer weather recently, though we know there may still be more winter days to come. As we head toward the end of February, I would like to share a few updates with Limestone families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Calendar</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar Survey. Approximately 3,700 responses were submitted from families, staff, and community members. We appreciate your time and providing the feedback.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As shared previously, the school year calendar for 2026-2027 presents unique challenges, with Labour Day falling unusually late on September 7, and Easter occurring just four days after March Break. Across all three school boards (Limestone DSB, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB, and Hastings and Prince Edward County DSB) Option 1 was the preferred choice, and Option 2 ranked second and third, with only marginal differences in support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Following further review of the potential calendars, and considering potential financial implications, it was determined that implementing Option 1 would create additional costs for all three boards. Given that Option 2 very closely aligns with Option 1, differing by only one day and without the associated financial implications, all three boards supported Option 2, with the school year starting September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students on September 2.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Wednesday night’s Board Meeting, the Limestone Board of Trustees approved </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/375540e1-d8af-4e1c-a856-7035ab3f1e4b/2026-2027-School-Year-Calendar-Final.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Option 2 for the 2026-2027 school year calendar</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and this calendar will be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You Are Invited: Community Event: An Evening with Monique Gray Smith, Author of </strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– March 12, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to a free in-person evening with author Monique Gray Smith. This special event will bring our community together to learn about care, reciprocity, connection to the land, and connection to one another. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: March 12, 2026</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;- Vendors and refreshments</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:45 p.m.&nbsp;- Doors open</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;- Speaker begins</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Queen's University, Duncan McArthur Hall,&nbsp;511 Union St., Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Light refreshments will be provided, and the first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of her book. </span><a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration is required</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please </span><a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in advance — we look forward to seeing you there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This event has been made possible with the support of the Limestone Learning Foundation, Queen’s University Faculty of Education, and the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 Virtual School Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families interested in enrolling their students in virtual school for the 2026-2027 school year should complete the </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&amp;mod=0&amp;dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virtual School Survey.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> This helps with early planning for the next school year. This virtual school survey&nbsp;is not for registration and families will need to </span><a href="mailto:virtualk8@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contact Elementary Virtual School to officially register their students for next year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you have more than one student interested, please complete the survey for each student. The survey will remain open until Friday, March 13, 2026. Families can </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&amp;mod=0&amp;dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">access the survey online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you require a printed survey, please contact Principal </span><a href="mailto:myerskm@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kate Myers by e-mail</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&amp;mod=0&amp;dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the survey online.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement in Limestone school communities. We truly value the strong partnership we share with families and look forward to the second half of the 2025-2026 school year continuing positively for students, families, and staff.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p>
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Boardroom Briefs: February 18, 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees. The following are highlights of the February 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting. Agendas and meeting recording can be found on the website under </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/board_meetings-1719463739654" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Meetings</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Regular Board Meeting - February 18, 2026</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Land Acknowledgement </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings begin with a Land Acknowledgement: "The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land."</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Private Session Report</span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 4, 2026 EPOC Meeting and February 18, 2026 Board Meeting</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee Lloyd stated: “During Private Session following at the February 4 Education, Policy, and Operations Committee (EPOC) Meeting, Associate Superintendent Hedderson and Associate Superintendent Blackburn provided a Legal and Property Update.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earlier this evening during Private Session, the private session minutes were approved from the January 14, 2026, Regular Board Meeting and the February 4, 2026, EPOC Meeting. Associate Superintendent Gollogly provided a Safe Schools, Superintendent Young provided a legal update, and Trustees discussed a Personnel update.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MOVED BY: Trustee Lloyd and seconded by Trustee Scott that the Private Session Report be received. Carried.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Approved Absences</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor indicated that regrets were received from Trustee Morning to have her absence from tonight’s meeting be approved due to illness.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Presentation/Delegation</span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Continuing Education: A Closer Look at the Personal Support Worker Program</strong></b></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1f82cff8-a9e2-40aa-aabd-7bec84bbe0a7" alt="Personal Support Worker Presentation Title Slide" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent Blackburn welcomed Principal Kate Myers, staff member Caitlin Turcotte, and student Luciana Xavier Vandermeer. An overview of Continuing Education programs was provided, with a focus on the PSW program as a strong example of Ministry‑supported community partnership. Principal Myers outlined the six Continuing Education programs offered: International and Indigenous Languages, Adult English as a Second Language (ESL), Get Set (Skills Education and Training), teacher‑assisted self‑study/correspondence credits, fee‑for‑service interest courses, and the PSW program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The PSW program, normally tuition‑based, has been tuition‑free for approximately five years through Ministry funding, currently committed until March 31, 2026. The program operates as a “living classroom” in partnership with the County of Lennox and Addington at the John M. Parrott Centre long‑term care home, supported through multiple funding waves, with an additional application pending. The accelerated five‑month program emphasizes dignity, respect, compassion, and real‑world learning, integrating students early into the long‑term care environment. The program includes 330 hours of theory and lab instruction, 110 hours of supervised placement, two additional 100‑hour unsupervised placements, and the opportunity to earn six secondary school credits where applicable. Successful completion of the provincial PSW exam is required.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since September 2024, 78 students have enrolled, with a 71% completion rate and a 100% employment rate among graduates, exceeding provincial targets. Wrap‑around supports help reduce barriers by covering items such as scrubs, footwear, transportation, rent, and groceries. Strong provincial and local demand for PSWs was noted, particularly in light of upcoming long‑term care builds. The program meets provincial curriculum standards and has completed quality assurance certification. Ms. Turcotte spoke to the supportive learning environment, the value of the living classroom model, and the program’s focus on dignity, independence, individualized care, privacy, and safety. Ms. Xavier Vandermeer shared her experience as a recent graduate, highlighting the program’s high standards, strong supports, and impact on her personal and professional development.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor thanked the team for their presentation and opened the floor to questions.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports From Officers</span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair's Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"As we gather for our February meeting, I want to take a moment to recognize the energy across our schools as we begin a new semester. Hallways and classrooms are buzzing, and it’s been wonderful to see students engaged in winter activities that support learning, well-being, and connection during these colder months.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking ahead, we will soon be launching our 2026-2027 budget survey. This is an important opportunity for members of the public to share their feedback and perspectives as we begin planning the budget for the next school year. Community input plays a meaningful role in informing our budget-making process, and we encourage families and community members to participate when the survey opens.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I would also like to highlight Pink Shirt Day on February 25. Schools across the district will be recognizing this day as a visible show of our shared commitment to kindness, inclusion, and respect. We are proud of the many ways our schools foster safe and welcoming environments where every student feels they belong.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to our students, staff, and school communities for the positive start to the semester and for the important work happening each day across our district. That concludes my report.”</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director's Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director Burra stated: “Good evening Trustees and the viewing public. It is hard to believe, but we are already a few weeks into the second half of the 2025-2026 school year. First term and first semester report cards have been sent home or are going home this week, secondary students are making course selections for next year, Choices at 9 programs have completed their processes, Choices at 7 programs will be making decisions soon, March Break is just around the corner, and planning is well underway for the 2026-2027 school year. Preparations for next year will continue to ramp up and we eagerly await the release of the budget for next school year that may well be delayed given Queen’s Park is in recess until March 23. I have a number of highlights and upcoming events that I would like to share this evening.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One significant highlight occurred on February 4 just before our EPOC meeting when a Black History kick-off event was held at LCVI. While I know Senior Staff and some Trustees were able to attend the most of the event due to our EPOC meeting, there were several performances highlighting the significance of Black History in Canada and the local region.&nbsp; It should also be noted that this February is the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. A big thank you to teacher consultant Andrea Barrow and students and staff of LCVI for hosting this event. I should also note that the very impressive banners highlighting significant Black Canadians that were displayed at the event are now part of a travelling historical exhibit that will be making the rounds at different secondary schools this month and some elementary schools in the spring. Andrea Barrow has also created a range of resources to support Black History Month in LDSB schools, as well as resources to support curriculum delivery in schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A significant upcoming event is what we are hoping will be an outstanding Skills Competition at St. Lawrence College next week on February 25 and February 26. Almost 500 Limestone students, Grades 4 to 12, will be participating across over 25 secondary events and six elementary events. The Skills Competition is yet another example of community partnership that showcases critical skills events and the local community college.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter KASSAA seasons have either ended or will be ending prior to March Break. Tomorrow evening the girls volleyball championships will be held at St. Lawrence College, and Friday evening St. Lawrence hosts the boys’ basketball finals. It should be noted that LDSB has one team in two of the finals and both teams in the other two finals.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I would like to also highlight Limestone’s participation in larger community initiatives that involve multiple local partners in supporting more services for children and youth in areas across Limestone. The Unnamed Youth project and the ACES and Resilience Coalition of KFL&amp;A. Both of these initiatives bring together partners to better serve children and youth. This is exciting work that provides hope and support for many youth requiring improved services and/or access to services.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One final highlight that I will draw Trustees’ attention to is our continued emphasis on collecting voice from the communities we serve. Tonight, Associate Superintendent Gollogly will share an overview of the school year calendar feedback and look for Trustee approval of the 2026-2027 calendar. As mentioned by Chair MacGregor, in the next couple of weeks or so, we will be providing an opportunity for input on the 2026-2027 budget. Additionally we will also gauge interest from families in virtual school programming for next year. And finally, in the spring, all Limestone families will have the opportunity to respond to a family engagement survey. Limestone school communities and staff are critical partners, and our schools are representative of the communities we serve; we have a responsibility to be responsive to community voice and changing circumstances.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And on a final note, I would like to thank all Limestone staff who contributed to the 2025 United Way campaign. We just received the final tally and LDSB staff contributed almost $50,000 to the campaign which provides critical supports to meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable people in KFL&amp;A, including students and families we serve.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, Chair McGregor. That concludes my report."</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports</span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OPBSA Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor shared that she will be attending the OPSBA regional meeting scheduled for February 28, to be held virtually. The meeting will review proposed draft changes to the organizational structure including an opportunity to provide input regarding the inclusion of representation from each board at local regional tables. Following this meeting, the membership will vote on the proposed amendments on March 12, 2026.</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Trustees' Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Trustee Ismail stated: “Good afternoon, Trustees and members of the public. We held our Interschool Council (ISC) meeting February 10, chaired by Mia Comeau and Rachel Kolosov. It was a special meeting to host elections for incoming Student Trustees for the 2026-2027 school year.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, elections took place differently, as there were partial Tri-Board Transportation cancellations on that day. As a result, the elections took place in a hybrid format. Candidates were able to participate in the elections remotely or in-person to ensure the elections remained accessible for students.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’ve had a total of 13 candidates; three Indigenous, four Rural, six Urban, who’ve shown interest and took part in elections for the Student Trustee. It has increased from previous years and shows that more students are feeling empowered to take part in governance and student leadership. During the election period, we had set a goal to increase visibility and the number of applications, made possible especially thanks to the efforts of the communications team. Within the Council as well, we have spent time during our meetings to brainstorm ways schools can raise awareness for the positions as well.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last month, the Interschool Council was invited to support a board initiative connected to a provincial conference for Directors and Supervisory Officers across Ontario, centered on the theme Leaders as Agents of Change. The goal of the project, run by Associate Superintendent Sartor and Ms. Grange was to create a short compilation video that gathers student voices and lived experiences.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were able to gather participants from Kingston Secondary School, Granite Ridge Education Centre, and Napanee District Secondary School, and over the past few weeks, those students shared their thoughts and experiences to a variety of prompts. Their voices, representing local student perspectives, are valued and being brought to conversations provincially. This concludes our February ISC report. Thank you.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports for Action</span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recommended School Year Calendar 2026-2027</strong></b></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent Gollogly presented a report recommending approval of the 2026-2027 school year calendar. It was reported that approximately 3,700 responses were received through the consultation process, with the majority submitted by families (approximately 80%), followed by staff (approximately 20%), and a small percentage from other community organizations.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was noted that, across the three boards, Option 1 was consistently rated as the preferred calendar. However, Option 1 was identified as having financial implications for certain employee groups due to a proposed August start date. As a result, alternative options were reviewed to balance interest group feedback with operational and financial considerations.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Option 2 was presented as the recommended calendar, as it most closely aligns with Option 1 while avoiding significant financial impact. It was noted that Option 2 begins on September 1, includes standard Professional Activity days, provides a board‑designated break day prior to March Break, and concludes with a Professional Activity day on June 29. Based on consultation feedback and operational considerations, approval of Option 2 for the 2026-2027 school year calendar was recommended.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MOTION MOVED by Trustee Ruttan and seconded by Trustee Neill that Trustees approve the recommended Calendar Option 2 for the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar. Carried.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports for Information </span></h3><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee Distribution</strong></b></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent Young presented a report regarding Trustee determination and distribution in preparation for the 2026 municipal election. It was noted that this report is brought forward on a cyclical basis and that Trustees who served during the previous review in 2021-2022 were acknowledged for their work, as the last process involved extensive discussion and adjustments to electoral boundaries.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees were directed to the agenda package, which includes background information on electoral boundaries, legislative requirements, and key timelines related to the upcoming municipal election. It was reported that the Ministry has advised that it will not be issuing a new Trustee determination and distribution report for 2026, therefore, the existing 2022 report remains the reference document. Key dates outlined in the report provide a general timeline for nominations, filings, and voting, noting that specific dates may vary slightly.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent Young reported that LDSB currently has nine elected Trustee positions, consistent with provincial legislation governing boards with an electoral population between 100,000 and 149,999. Based on current projections, the Board’s electoral population for 2026 is approximately 141,856, and as a result, the allowable number of elected Trustees will not change for the upcoming election. The Board will continue with nine elected Trustees, in addition to the Indigenous Trustee.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Legislative requirements were reviewed, including the Board’s obligation to pass a resolution regarding the designation of low‑population municipalities. It was noted that Limestone has, for several elections, designated the northern portion of the Board as low‑population municipalities in order to ensure reasonable representation, and this approach remains consistent with past practice.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee responsibilities in advance of the 2026 election were outlined, including finalizing the determination and distribution, approving Trustee honoraria for the next term, and appointing a compliance audit committee. These items will be brought forward in future reports for Trustee approval.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee distribution maps and population data were reviewed, including ward‑level information for Kingston. It was noted that there has been no notification of changes to Kingston’s electoral wards and that only minor population variations were identified since the previous election. While some student populations were not fully reflected in the current data, these figures will be updated in a subsequent report. Overall, it was reported that the existing ward‑to‑Trustee distribution remains well-balanced, reflecting the effectiveness of the adjustments made during the previous review.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Adjournment</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MOTION MOVED BY: Trustee Lloyd and seconded by Trustee Godkin that the meeting adjourn. Carried.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Meeting Adjourned at 7:00 p.m.</span></p>
2026-02-20 15:21:55.775 +0000 UTC
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Summer 2026 Travel for Credit: Grade 10 Civics and Careers in the Canadian Maritimes

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board is excited to share that we have partnered with EF Tours Travel for Credit program again this summer.&nbsp;Students currently in Grade 8 or Grade 9 can earn their Civics and Careers credits this summer by participating&nbsp;in three weeks of virtual (asynchronous) learning plus one week of travel with EF Tours with stops in Halifax, Moncton, and Charlottetown.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Key Dates:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer School Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24, 2026&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Travel Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Wednesday, July 8 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.eftours.ca/tour-website/3029510AX" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Maritimes Trip website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;for&nbsp;additional&nbsp;information, or&nbsp;</span><a href="https://rsvp.eftours.ca/hkdhxy2?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1&amp;_gl=1*sram2m*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzEwMDUwNDYuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1Jb3MzTzVJUFhrZ01WREZuX0FSMnZUUm1fRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0xOUWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*OTU0NTk4NzA2LjE3Njg1NzQwMDEuMTkxNzA3OTA4MC4xNzcxMDA1MzQ3LjE3NzEwMDUzNDc.*_ga*MjExMTE0NjU0MS4xNzY4NTc0MDAx*_ga_9JLH500JCE*czE3NzEwMDUzNDkkbzUkZzEkdDE3NzEwMDU2MjckajQkbDAkaDA." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">join us for an upcoming virtual information session</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Travel for Credit Information Session&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Thursday, February 26, 2026&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6:30 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Online Teams Meeting&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families must register online in advance for the Information Session</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:&nbsp; </span><a href="https://rsvp.eftours.ca/hkdhxy2?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1&amp;_gl=1*sram2m*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzEwMDUwNDYuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1Jb3MzTzVJUFhrZ01WREZuX0FSMnZUUm1fRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0xOUWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*OTU0NTk4NzA2LjE3Njg1NzQwMDEuMTkxNzA3OTA4MC4xNzcxMDA1MzQ3LjE3NzEwMDUzNDc.*_ga*MjExMTE0NjU0MS4xNzY4NTc0MDAx*_ga_9JLH500JCE*czE3NzEwMDUzNDkkbzUkZzEkdDE3NzEwMDU2MjckajQkbDAkaDA." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register today!</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ask Questions: If you have questions, contact&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:%20summer912@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kate Myers by e-mail.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2026-02-17 21:00:25.025 +0000 UTC
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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.