Do you like to garden? Are you interested in starting a garden?
Stay tuned for our upcoming fundraiser with Make It Sow, 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.
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: Make It Sow Seed Kits
Ordering will be available beginning on March 2nd to March 20th on our School Day program
Dragon Tale News:
Thanks for all your hard work at our rehearsals, Hawks!
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: https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com
–Danielle Harding
Student Absences
HOW TO REPORT AN ABSENCE
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. To report an absence, use one the following methods:
SCHOOL MESSENGER APPLICATION
1. Use the email address you provided to the school.
2. Use your mobile device to download and install the free SM Home app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
3. Tap Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your students 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.
4. Select Attendance from the menu, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.
SCHOOL MESSENGER SAFEARRIVE WEBSITE PORTAL
1. Use the e-mail address you provided to the school.
3. 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.
4. Select Attendance from the menu, then select Report an Absence.
INTERACTIVE TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE
1. Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.
2. Follow the instructions to report an absence.
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.
REPORT WEATHER OR TRANSPORTATION RELATED ABSENCE
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. The reporting tool has two options regarding transportation:
Inclement weather (all transportation types and walkers) for any inclement weather days when your student will not be attending school.
Transportation (not weather-related) for any non-weather-related transportation reason when your student will not be attending school (e.g., when a bus is cancelled due to a driver shortage).
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. 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. 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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
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.
Limestone has an open boundary administrative procedure, [Section 300 – Students AP305 Student Transfers], 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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Let us embark on this exciting educational journey together!
Discover Kindergarten in Limestone and learn more about our Kindergarten program, resources, and tips to help your new student prepare for school.
