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November Newsletter

<img src="/images/6c3b4c2f-9300-4cf6-bb8c-6411c5f32925" alt="Central Bears" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Greetings Families!The time and the weather have changed but the determination and joy for learning from our Central Bears has not. We see resilience and hard work on display daily in the classrooms, gym, choir and on the yard. Our students know that they CAN do hard things!We had a beautiful and poignant Remembrance Day ceremony last week with the talents of students on display during this solemn occasion. The voices of our school choir rang out with song, students read about the poppy 'en francais', poems were shared and each class was represented in the laying of wreaths to remember our fallen soldiers. Huge thank you to all who attended the ceremony. Our cross country team enjoyed a wet and blustery district meet at Fort Henry with many student achieving a personal best in their race. We had a student make a top ten finish:) Many thanks to the dedication of Mdm. Shelley and Ms. Sheriff for coaching our runners. Volleyball is our next sport and practices have begun for our junior and senior teams on Tues & Thursday mornings at 8am. We have some upcoming exhibition games in the next week. Students enjoyed a Halloween dance- our grade 7/8 class provided leadership, glowsticks, music and ensured that all students enjoyed the event. Thank you to Mr. Wood and Mr. Scott for organizing the event.Classes have taken trips to Grand theatre, City Hall and Molly Brant (culinary class) we continue to ensure that students receive a wide range of experiences in all areas of the curriculum. Four classes will trek (by bus!) to Gould lake in early December for a full day of learning on the land. Initial Progress reports were sent home on Thursday, 13th November. We celebrate the success and learning journey of every student. We look forward to continuing our learning together, H. Barrett & Central Team <hr> Holiday show <img src="/images/93779f0c-c086-4413-9725-48725ce53465" alt="choir2 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Our holiday show showcasing Central PS talent will take place on 16th December @ 6:30 pm. We look forward to this event. </h2> <hr> <img src="/images/2df672f9-4410-42a3-bde5-3508c82a4fcf" alt="logo" width="194" height="180" style="width:194px;height:180px;display:inline-block;float:left"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">SAC </h2> We appreciate all that our School Advisory Council does for our school. Our next meeting is January, 13th 2026. Current updates from SAC...Holiday greenery is now closed. Delivery of items ordered on 25th November after 2:45 -4pm. If you are walking please remember to bring a wagon to transport your purchases home. Wilton cheese fundraiser will be open on SchoolDay before the end of the week. Consider ordering some cheese for the holiday season or as gifts for friends and family. Delivery on December 17th.SAC is meeting with Mr. Cotton to offer support for on-going stage productions.Bingo raises monies to support our school. They need volunteers to ensure that our shifts are covered each week. If you can commit to a two hour shift once a month please reach out to Zoe Bradley to get more details. Drop by for a coffee and a chat at Central Perk (front of school) the first Monday of each month. Huge thank you to The Elm Cafe for their generosity in supporting this event all year. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Hot Lunch orders on SchoolDay </h2> Hot lunch orders are now on School Day. You can order cheese pizza on Tuesday for $4 & Chicken tenders on Thursday for $7. Orders are available online until the holiday break. Orders need to be placed on Sunday evening before. <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Update on Learning:</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">LITERACY</h3>Another big focus in most of our classes this fall is reading fluency! This is something you can easily practice at home! When reading to your child try some of the following to support reading fluency:<h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">PRACTICE TOGETHER:</h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Model reading aloud: Read to your child with expression and clear phrasing to show what fluent reading sounds like and to make it enjoyable.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Echo reading: Read a sentence or passage with expression, and have your child repeat it back, mimicking your pauses and voice pitch.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Choral reading: Read a book or passage together at the same time. You can read slightly ahead so your child can follow your lead.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Take turns: Read alternating sentences or pages to make reading a collaborative activity. </li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">REINFORCE WITH REPETITION:</h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Reread favorite books: Encourage your child to reread books they enjoy. Repetition builds confidence, speed, and accuracy without the pressure of new material.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Practice with familiar texts: Reread familiar short texts like poems, nursery rhymes, or song lyrics to help them get comfortable with rhythm and flow. It doesn't always need to be a story book or novel!</li></ul> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">MATHEMATICS</h3>Mathematical reasoning at home - try these examples below with your Storm Kiddo! It's all about the thinking and the discussion - not about who is right! <img src="/images/7f31c2ef-1c61-40fb-8099-a622629af207" alt="reasoning" width="100" height="inherit" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:inherit;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:100px"> <img src="/images/d3ba094e-947c-4f71-b571-b1a6aa69739f" alt="mr1" width="100" height="inherit" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:inherit;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:100px"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Attendance Matters</h2> Regular attendance at school is vital for student success both academically and socially. Students thrive on routine. We know that cold and flu season is upon us and with that comes absences from school. We monitor attendance as part od our ongoing school data; please reach out if you are experiencing difficulty getting your child to school. There are resources to assist available. If you are planning an extended vacation please let your child's teacher and/or the office know. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> Mental Health Resources for Youth and Families</h2> We continue to work together to build an awareness amongst our student population with regards to feeling a sense of belonging and to resources available in our community should they need to reach out. <h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr"> </h5><img src="/images/a40f3de6-2180-46e4-b2ba-b9d863c459f4" alt="Crisis Services Info EN 1152x1536" width="100" height="inherit" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:inherit;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:100px"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2"> </h2><img src="/images/db1f6353-4491-4eb0-8823-48f95a371767" alt="2025 10 21 Student Census Social and Newsletter" width="100" height="inherit" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:inherit;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:100px"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">How Do I Report An Absence?</h2>Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; if you need to call to report an absence, please call 1-855-257-9349 (see instructions below) If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. Computerized call outs occur around 9:30 for students absent with no reported absence in our system. This call out system is a mandatory safety feature to ensure you know your child is not at school and can follow up as needed. For this reason, if your child is late, it is important that they stop into the office so that Mrs. Thompson can change their absence to 'Late' so that you don't receive an unnecessary and worrisome phone call that your child is not at schoolHow to report your absence:1. Toll-free telephone<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</li></ul>2. School Messenger App<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</li></ul>3. <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal</a><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Visit the <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Select Attendance, then Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</li></ul>

2025-11-17 15:59:52.195 +0000 UTC

October Newsletter

<img src="/images/6c3b4c2f-9300-4cf6-bb8c-6411c5f32925" alt="Central Bears" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">A busy few weeks!</h2> <img src="/images/2df672f9-4410-42a3-bde5-3508c82a4fcf" alt="logo" width="268" height="248" style="width:268px;height:248px;display:inline-block;float:left">Wow- time flies! It is hard to believe that we are already in our second month of learning together. It has been a busy and rewarding time of learning routines, making friends and discovering new learning together. Thank you to all who were able to attend our Open House on 24th September. Teachers loved meeting all the "grown-up's" and sharing the learning occurring in their classrooms. Our annual Cozy closet allowed the opportunity to share and swop winter clothing within our community. Thank you to Brooke & Rebeca for their organization. The Cake Raffle generates lots of excitement and fundraising too. Thank you to all who donated their baking talents to create the beautiful cakes. A huge thank you to Alex for organizing. We raised over $450. Our grade 3 classes have attended two of three sessions of Swim to Survive at Queen's pool. This is a free water safety course aimed to allowing all children to learn basic survival skills in the water. Please note that Friday, 10th October is a professional development day for teacher with no school for students that day. We wish all families a Happy Thanksgiving and look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, 14th October. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or to anyone in the office. We are always happy to help! Hilda Barrett & The Central Team <h2 class="editor-heading-h2"> </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Terry Fox Run/Walk</h2><img src="/images/be939b3a-fca7-4cc4-ba10-dc4bb0fccee5" alt="Finish It Social Static Main" width="273" height="341" style="width:273px;height:341px;display:inline-block;float:left">Our annual Terry Fox Walk/Run took place at McBurney Park on Friday, 26th September. Students learned about resilience, dedication and perseverance though their study of Terry Fox.We exceeded our fundraising goal raising over $8000 for cancer research through the Terry Fox foundation. Thank you to all who donated. Our grade 4 class, was the highest fundraiser and were rewarded with a pizza party. All classes celebrated their successes through PJ day, popcorn and movie treats. Thank you to Mr. Wood for all his work registering and organizing this annual events. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Advisory Council Meeting and Elections</h2> Thank you to all who came to our first SAC meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd at 5:30 in our staff room. This dedicated group of folks fundraises, organizes events and provided guidance and support in initiatives within the school. Elections took place for positions on school council. (see below) Please note- you do not need to be in an elected position to join us or help out ...all are welcome!! Co-Chairs- Kara Fry & James MacGregorTreasurer-Katie MacDonaldSecretary-Alice Rush-RhodesIndigenous Representative- Laura RushworthFundraising Coordinator- Claire Grady-SmithPIC Representative-Kacey McCuen Bingo Representative-Zoe BradleyMore information about School Councils, including a toolkit of information, can be found on the Limestone District School Board website at: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fschool-council&data=05%7C02%7Cwitleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7C3e148b5ebe7c48a1833b08dccdfcebf8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638611733382886283%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=q7Xj1uaUJGyvTnc326wLBbCWtnA6O9q%2FYkotfaRJ2is%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-council</a> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Running Club!</h2>Running club meets twice weekly on Tuesday & Thursday morning @ 8am. Thank you to Madame Shelley & Mrs. Sheriff for their time, expertise and dedication to our runners. The annual Fort Henry Cross Country race is scheduled for Thursday, 16th October. Good luck to all our runners! <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Music lessons @ CPS</h2>Starting up again October 1st. Voice, strings, brass, clarinet, and flute.  Theory instruction included.For more information contact:Melina Demonedemonem@limestone.on.ca <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">OT observation information for families</h2>Kids Inclusive provides Occupational Therapy observation in classrooms. Please find a link with information about this program for families. Please note this is at a Tier 1 level and no direct Occupational Therapy is delivered on these visits.<a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">OT Tiered model - letter for families - June 20</a> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phones @ school</h2>Please note that Ontario school have a cell phone ban, this is a province wide ban. Students are not permitted to use them in class or on the school grounds. If students bring a cellphone to school for safety on their walk to/from school, it must be out of sight throughout the school day. If you need to get a message to your child you are welcome to call the office at 613 546- 9454. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">MEDICAL PLANS OF CARE</h2>If a student requires medication at school (daily medication, inhalers, EpiPen, etc.) or if a student has medical needs that we should be aware of (allergies, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, etc.), Information and paperwork, based on information in our Aspen database, has been sent home. Please connect with the office right away if you have not received the necessary paperwork. Thank you!<img src="/images/0358ae8c-cbca-4e61-9b93-22d49abb2f71" alt="2024 12 10 Scent Free Environments" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block;float:left"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Day Schedule:</h2> 8:45- Yard supervision begins9:00 - 10:40 Learning Block 1 (100 min)10:40 - 11:00 Recess11:00 - 12:40 Learning Block 2 (100 min)12:40 - 1:40 (60 min - Lunch 20; Recess 40)1:40 - 3:20 Learning Block 3 (100 min)Grade 7/8 students with parent permission, can go off property on Friday at lunch hour. <img src="/images/ce7236ee-42ba-4f16-9e68-f832fb6ba3f4" alt="2025 08 28 Attention Immunization Reporting Elementary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">How Do I Report An Absence?<img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/5794/thumb-e2ca6c72f4bbac7e310ab448f0c79e9a.jpeg" alt="User uploaded image" width="413" height="252" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:252px;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:413px;float:right"></h2>Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; if you need to call to report an absence, please call 1-855-257-9349 (see instructions below) If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. Computerized call outs occur around 9:30 for students absent with no reported absence in our system. This call out system is a mandatory safety feature to ensure you know your child is not at school and can follow up as needed. For this reason, if your child is late, it is important that they stop into the office so that Mrs. Thompson can change their absence to 'Late' so that you don't receive an unnecessary and worrisome phone call that your child is not at schoolHow to report your absence:1. Toll-free telephone<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</li></ul>2. School Messenger App<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</li></ul> 3. <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal</a><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Visit the <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Select Attendance, then Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</li></ul>

2025-10-06 16:13:28.094 +0000 UTC

Terry Fox Run 2025

<img src="/images/be939b3a-fca7-4cc4-ba10-dc4bb0fccee5" alt="Finish It Social Static Main" width="318" height="397" style="width:318px;height:397px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Central's Terry Fox Run</h2>Friday September 26th, 1:40pm @ McBurney ParkOur goal is to raise $5,000 for cancer research<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Each class has a goal of raising $500 and is working towards a reward set by their teacher. </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Also, the class that raises the most money will earn a pizza lunch! </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">For extra excitement, classes and teachers can challenge each other too!</li></ul>You can help us reach our goals and maximize the fun by donating through a unique class link: Hagberg: <a href="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpshagberg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpshagberg" class="editor-link">https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpshagberg</a>Blackett: <a href="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpsblackett" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpsblackett" class="editor-link">https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpsblackett</a>Spanton: <a href="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpsspanton" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpsspanton" class="editor-link">https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpsspanton</a> Campeau: <a href="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpscampeau" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpscampeau" class="editor-link">https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpscampeau</a>Cotton: <a href="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpscotton" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpscotton" class="editor-link">https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpscotton</a>Watt / Collins: <a href="http://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpswattcollins" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="http://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpswattcollins" class="editor-link">http://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpswattcollins</a>McDonald: <a href="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpsmcdonald" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpsmcdonald" class="editor-link">https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpsmcdonald</a> Sheriff: <a href="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpssheriff" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpssheriff" class="editor-link">https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpssheriff</a> Siegwart: <a href="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpssiegwart" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpssiegwart" class="editor-link">https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpssiegwart</a> Wood: <a href="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpswood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpswood" class="editor-link">https://schools.terryfox.ca/team/cpswood</a>You can share these links to your social media or email with friends and family and help us make this another record breaking year for Central!Let's continue Terry's goal of uniting communities to end cancer.Mr. K.S. Wood

2025-09-16 20:45:42.979 +0000 UTC

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Limestone’s EQAO Results Improve Across All Categories

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has achieved its strongest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) performance in four years, with gains in every testing category for the 2024-2025 school year. LDSB’s EQAO results align with provincial outcomes in many areas, while showing notable improvements in others and among specific student groups. Limestone’s 2024-2025 results are at, or above, the provincial average in almost all measures. Results show an upward trend and momentum across all eight areas of assessment for students in Grades 3, 6, 9, and 10, including those with special education needs, underscoring the Board’s intention of making a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school.    "These results reflect the daily dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program teams, and school leaders,” says Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. “I want to acknowledge the efforts of those who have focused on implementing evidence-informed practices, providing targeted supports, and collaborating across schools to ensure student achievement and success.” The elementary school report provides assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics written by students in Grades 3 and 6. The secondary school report provides similar information relating to the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Results at a Glance </h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 3 Improvements: LDSB students showed a 5% to 8% increase in Reading, Writing, and Math, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math, outperforming provincial averages. Students with special education needs improved by 8% to 9% in these subjects.  </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 6 Gains: Achievement rose in all areas, with 88% meeting Reading standards, 87% in Writing, and 51% in Math, matching or exceeding provincial rates. Students with special education needs made significant advances, especially in Writing with a 22% increase.  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Grades 9 and 10 Results: LDSB’s Grade 9 Math scores were slightly below provincial levels but increased by 5% from the previous year, with students with special education needs performing better than students with similar needs in other jurisdictions. The Grade 10 OSSLT saw 95% participation and 84% success, a 3% rise, with continued improvement among students with special education needs.   </li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 3 EQAO Results </h2>Grade 3 student achievement saw a 5% to 8% increase in all subject areas in Limestone, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math.  Results for the province showed a slight increase from the previous year for all Grade 3 subjects and were slightly lower than Limestone across Grade 3 assessment subjects.  This new data shows improvement in all subjects, with Math achievement showing the most significant difference for students in Grade 3.  Of significant note are the gains in achievement in Grade 3 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics made by Limestone students with special education needs – up 9%, 8%, and 9% respectively, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results.  <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 6 EQAO Results </h2>Grade 6 student achievement in Limestone also continues to build momentum with improvements in all subject areas.  In Reading, 88% of students met provincial standard in 2024/25 – an increase of 9% from the 2023/24 assessment and a higher rate than the province for 2024/25.  Results in Writing showed an increase of 14% over the previous assessment year, with 87% of students meeting provincial standard, at a higher rate than the province.  In Math, results were equal to the province, with 51% of students meeting the provincial standard, an increase of 11% for Limestone compared to the previous assessment year.  Like the Grade 3 assessment results, achievement in all subject areas for students in Grade 6 with special education needs in Limestone has increased, with significant gains in Reading and Writing by 12% and 22%, respectively, since the 2023/24 assessment. This increase in achievement for students in Grade 6 with special education needs is higher than the province by 3% to 10% across all subject areas.  “Limestone students and staff have worked hard to achieve these gains across Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, including the strong improvements for students with special education needs,” says Burra. “The momentum we are seeing is the result of consistent, evidence‑informed practice—targeted instruction, early interventions, collaborative professional learning, and a sharp focus on what happens in classrooms every day. “We are proud of this progress, and we are committed to sustaining it by continuing the practices that work and adjusting where they do not,” he adds. “Our goal remains steady improvement over time, not one‑year spikes, for every student, in every classroom, in every school.” <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Primary Assessment (administered in Grade 3): </h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Area of Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Reading </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">75% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">74% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Writing </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Mathematics </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">64% </td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Junior Assessment (administered in Grade 6): </h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Area of Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Reading </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">88% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">86% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Writing </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">87% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">85% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Mathematics </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">51% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">51% </td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grades 9 and 10 EQAO Results </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment: </h3>Results for Grade 9 Math in Limestone are slightly lower compared to the provincial results. For all participating students in the Grade 9 Math assessment, 55% achieved the provincial standard in Limestone, and 58% achieved the provincial standard provincially.  Limestone’s Grade 9 Math results increased by 5% as compared to last year. Results for students with special education needs achieving the provincial standard are higher than the province at 34% for Limestone, compared to 32% for the province. <table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Grade 9 Math </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">55% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">58% </td></tr></tbody></table>“Grade 9 Mathematics continues to be a priority area,” says Steve Hedderson, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Curriculum and Program Services: Math and FSL. “Limestone’s five‑point improvement year‑over‑year shows the work is taking hold. We are deepening supports in Grade 9 Math—explicit instruction, daily practice, and timely interventions—and aligning professional learning so teachers have the tools they need. We are focused on building Math confidence and competency for every student.” <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Administered in Grade 10: </h3>This year, 95% of first-time eligible students wrote the test in Limestone, compared to 94% of students in the province. With this high participation rate, 84% of all students in Limestone were successful, an increase of 3% compared to the 2023/24 school year.  OSSLT results for students with special education needs continue to show an improvement for the 2024/25 year, with 65% of Limestone students being successful on the assessment. <table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Grade 10 OSSLT </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Participation Rate </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">95% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">94% </td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Success Rate </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">84% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">85% </td></tr></tbody></table>“Strong Grade 10 Literacy outcomes begin with strong participation,” says Stephanie Sartor, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Literacy Focus. “With 95% writing and 84% successful, up three points from last year, we are encouraged by the trajectory, including the continued improvement for students with special education needs. Literacy is a shared responsibility across subjects, and we will keep pairing explicit instruction with targeted supports so every learner can demonstrate success.” Students in all publicly funded schools in Ontario are required to write provincial assessments, administered by EQAO, a provincial body that tests students’ skills in Literacy in Grades 3, 6, and 10 and Math skills in Grades 3, 6, and 9 in relation to Ontario curriculum expectations. Successful completion of the Literacy requirement is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The EQAO assessments have undergone significant updates, with the newer digital assessments offered entirely online through a digital platform for students over the past four years.   “The dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program team members, and school leaders will remain foundational to continued efforts moving forward,” says Burra.

2025-12-05 19:00:45.215 +0000 UTC

Education Minister Calandra's Letter to Parents - EQAO and Student Achievement Advisory Body

The following message by the Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Education, is for parents and guardians regarding EQAO results and the appointment of a Student Achievement Advisory Body.Please select the following link to read (PDF): <a href="/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Letter to Parents and Guardians</a>

2025-12-03 16:57:22.383 +0000 UTC

PIC Gathering with Director December 4, 2025

<img src="/images/bff4337c-478a-4c20-a057-a8a6e80ca7cb" alt="Parent Involvement Committee Gathering with Director" width="584" height="730" style="width:584px;height:730px;display:inline-block">Join us for a special <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/parent-involvement-committee" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)</a> gathering with Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. When: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Where: In-person or onlineIn-person: 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, OntarioOnline: <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MmJlMGM0YWEtNDQ4NS00YzAxLWJhMmEtNjhjNmM5NDA0ZmRk%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522e1f4165f-ebae-4d82-a73c-a0de593830be%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25222807506b-b7b9-4de9-8d10-c7f7c33103a9%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=49721d4d-f239-4e30-a5d3-f2d0a60ce03a&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Link to Attend</a>We look forward to seeing you there!

2025-11-25 16:21:00.653 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

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