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View All NewsCentral Bear April 27th to May 1st
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Breakfast Club – Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch – Tuesday Pizza & Thursday Chicken Fingers </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball – Tuesday 8:00 am – Girls </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball – Wednesday 8:00 am – Boys </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club – Monday and Thursdays 8:00 am </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28th - Bayridge Road Race </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29th - Neuro Vibes event at Queens Bio Sciences Complex</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1st - Family Engagement and Climate Survey Link mailed to families</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4th - Grades 1-8 Field Trip to Matilda </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4th - Junior Boys Basketball</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5th - Junior Girls Basketball</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6th - LCVI Road Race </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7th - Central Arts Night 5-7 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12th - SAC Meeting 5:30 pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd - Welcome to Kindergarten Event </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4th - Track and Field Regional Meet </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9th - Track and Field District Meet </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th - Volunteer Tea </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd - Grade 8 Graduation </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th - School Trip to Lakeshore Pool </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th - Year-End Celebration </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FkKxSsDtggew&data=05%7C02%7Cramsayj%40limestone.on.ca%7C29d35b860e344d59591d08dea14106f3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639125497893321079%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L8JvAxaqJ2k8BLTQ4M3VKqBOwYO05zZWQejFu12OV6U%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><div monaco-code-embed="">https://www.school-day.com/</div></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Events and Products to look for on School Day (if you need assistance accessing School Day, please get in touch with the main office) </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch orders - Cheese Pizza and Chicken Fingers </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCVI Road and BSS Road Race permission and payment</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Matilda play field trip Grades 1-8</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC News and Updates </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/41a3e6aa-04a3-4c6b-afb3-b54bd5987737?fingerprint=ppb20260406181455" alt="Cozy Closet greyscale" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Accepting Donations for the Cozy Closet Swap</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ready to clear out those winter closets? We are collecting donations for next year's Cozy Closet Swap!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the fall, Central hosts an annual Cozy Closet Swap, making kids outdoor clothing and sports gear available to Central families free of charge! In preparation, we are looking for donations of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">gently-used outdoor clothing and sports gear</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This is a great way to do some spring cleaning, reduce waste, and reduce the stress and costs of outfitting our rapidly-growing kids!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are two ways to donate: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">you can send donations to school with your children or drop off donations on the porch of 6 Patrick Street anytime. If you have questions you can reach Brooke, who is collecting donations, at 613-929-1265.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/caca6f4e-d9e9-4413-8465-ece68ce4355d?fingerprint=ppb20260412204456" alt="Art Show Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4026450f-57b2-4c0d-9ab8-16938482c7b9?fingerprint=ppb20260412204510" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Post" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/40759d1f-fd55-453f-bdf0-3e596c423e92?fingerprint=ppb20260406184324" alt="SAC" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c18280c0-3f08-40cf-827a-7728a57fa72d?fingerprint=ppb20260406184304" alt="bfast program" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/14e283ea-127d-46c5-8b99-301ee440ad56?fingerprint=ppb20260406184251" alt="bingo" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7252c6e8-1dca-4952-b9a9-080e5528c467?fingerprint=ppb20260406191726" alt="730b0a05 d982 f94d a86b 48b658242b26" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-04-27 15:41:20.058 +0000 UTC
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Central Bear April 20th to 24th
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Breakfast Club – Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch – Tuesday Pizza & Thursday Chicken Fingers </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball – Tuesday 8:00 am – Girls </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball – Wednesday 8:00 am – Boys </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club – Monday and Thursdays 8:00 am </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 20th - Grade 7/8 Immunizations </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23rd - Grade 8 Grad Photo Retakes </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 24th - Deadline for ordering lunches from Food Sharing </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28th - Bayridge Road Race </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29th - Neuro Vibes event at Queens Bio Sciences Complex</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4th - Grades 1-8 Field Trip to Matilda </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4th - Junior Boys Basketball</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5th - Junior Girls Basketball</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6th - LCVI Road Race </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7th - Central Arts Night 5-7 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12th - SAC Meeting 5:30 pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4th - Track and Field Regional Meet </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9th - Track and Field District Meet </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd - Grade 8 Graduation </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th - School Trip to Lakeshore Pool </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th - Year-End Celebration </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><div monaco-code-embed="">https://www.school-day.com/</div></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Events and Products to look for on School Day (if you need assistance accessing School Day, please get in touch with the main office) </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch orders - Cheese Pizza and Chicken Fingers </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCVI Road and BSS Road Race permission and payment</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Matilda play field trip Grades 1-8</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a4e47852-575c-48df-bb4b-54bd354ec8ee?fingerprint=ppb20260419154726" alt="Food Share" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hi everyone,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re excited to share that registration for your school’s lunch program is now open!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families can sign up using the following link: https://foodsharingproject.store/</span><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a free weekly meal program, with deliveries to your school every Friday. Each meal includes a main item, milk, and fruit. Menus are available on the website, and all meal options are suitable for halal diets. Vegetarian, plant-based, and gluten-free options are also available.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The deadline for families to register is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 24th by midnight</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Registration is a one-time process for the entire term. Due to the scale of the program, we are unfortunately not able to add students after the deadline, so please encourage all interested families to register before then.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are welcome to sign themselves up, or staff can assist with registration (with student consent), as long as dietary preferences are known. While the program is free, families also have the option to contribute toward the cost of meals or pay on a sliding scale.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first week of meals will begin the week of May 4th, with your first delivery on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 8th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions about the meals or run into any issues with registration, please reach out to me at volunteer@foodsharingproject.org.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Noor-Ul-Huda</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Programs Supervisor</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Food Sharing Project</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">37 Rigney Street, Unit 4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston, ON, K7K 6Z3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">613-530-3514</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodsharingproject.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cramsayj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb231c6afd9f94466649208de9a4e4634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639117858132651315%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1lwF6Xg7arnTtCTgN4dOymfnIWGX1wfoztTAEIbONQw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: http://www.foodsharingproject.org/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.foodsharingproject.org</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC News and Updates </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/41a3e6aa-04a3-4c6b-afb3-b54bd5987737?fingerprint=ppb20260406181455" alt="Cozy Closet greyscale" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Accepting Donations for the Cozy Closet Swap</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ready to clear out those winter closets? We are collecting donations for next year's Cozy Closet Swap!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the fall, Central hosts an annual Cozy Closet Swap, making kids outdoor clothing and sports gear available to Central families free of charge! In preparation, we are looking for donations of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">gently-used outdoor clothing and sports gear</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This is a great way to do some spring cleaning, reduce waste, and reduce the stress and costs of outfitting our rapidly-growing kids!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are two ways to donate: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">you can send donations to school with your children or drop off donations on the porch of 6 Patrick Street anytime. If you have questions you can reach Brooke, who is collecting donations, at 613-929-1265.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/caca6f4e-d9e9-4413-8465-ece68ce4355d?fingerprint=ppb20260412204456" alt="Art Show Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4026450f-57b2-4c0d-9ab8-16938482c7b9?fingerprint=ppb20260412204510" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Post" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/40759d1f-fd55-453f-bdf0-3e596c423e92?fingerprint=ppb20260406184324" alt="SAC" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c18280c0-3f08-40cf-827a-7728a57fa72d?fingerprint=ppb20260406184304" alt="bfast program" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/14e283ea-127d-46c5-8b99-301ee440ad56?fingerprint=ppb20260406184251" alt="bingo" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7252c6e8-1dca-4952-b9a9-080e5528c467?fingerprint=ppb20260406191726" alt="730b0a05 d982 f94d a86b 48b658242b26" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-04-19 15:51:00.939 +0000 UTC
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Central Bear April13th to 17th
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to Jamie Niedbala, Courtney Soucy, Bond Strand and students from the River Program for providing the Maple Syrup Workshops and Anishinaabe Legend of Sweet Water storytelling to all our students on Friday, April 10th. It was a wonderful experience! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3e530c57-0a96-4860-8b92-b9e31778c757?fingerprint=ppb20260412204653" alt="IMG 7498" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/43d7ec84-7a0b-4e8b-be61-5127b60740c6?fingerprint=ppb20260412204613" alt="IMG 7497" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Breakfast Club – Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch – Tuesday Pizza & Thursday Chicken Fingers </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball – Tuesday 8:00 am – Girls </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball – Wednesday 8:00 am – Boys </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Running Club – Monday and Thursdays 8:00 am </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 14th - 5:30 pm School Council Meeting - everyone is invited, and childcare is provided </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 17th - PA Day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28th - Bayridge Road Race </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4th - Junior Boys Basketball</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5th - Junior Girls Basketball</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6th - LCVI Road Race </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7th - Central Arts Night 5-7 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4th - Track and Field Regional Meet </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9th - Track and Field District Meet </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th - School Trip to Lakeshore Pool </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th - Year-End Celebration </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC News and Updates </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/41a3e6aa-04a3-4c6b-afb3-b54bd5987737?fingerprint=ppb20260406181455" alt="Cozy Closet greyscale" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Accepting Donations for the Cozy Closet Swap</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ready to clear out those winter closets? We are collecting donations for next year's Cozy Closet Swap!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the fall, Central hosts an annual Cozy Closet Swap, making kids outdoor clothing and sports gear available to Central families free of charge! In preparation, we are looking for donations of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">gently-used outdoor clothing and sports gear</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This is a great way to do some spring cleaning, reduce waste, and reduce the stress and costs of outfitting our rapidly-growing kids!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are two ways to donate: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">you can send donations to school with your children or drop off donations on the porch of 6 Patrick Street anytime. If you have questions you can reach Brooke, who is collecting donations, at 613-929-1265.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/caca6f4e-d9e9-4413-8465-ece68ce4355d?fingerprint=ppb20260412204456" alt="Art Show Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4026450f-57b2-4c0d-9ab8-16938482c7b9?fingerprint=ppb20260412204510" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Post" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/40759d1f-fd55-453f-bdf0-3e596c423e92?fingerprint=ppb20260406184324" alt="SAC" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c18280c0-3f08-40cf-827a-7728a57fa72d?fingerprint=ppb20260406184304" alt="bfast program" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/14e283ea-127d-46c5-8b99-301ee440ad56?fingerprint=ppb20260406184251" alt="bingo" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7252c6e8-1dca-4952-b9a9-080e5528c467?fingerprint=ppb20260406191726" alt="730b0a05 d982 f94d a86b 48b658242b26" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-04-12 20:56:57.994 +0000 UTC
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View All NewsLimestone Students Shine at the 2026 Ontario Skills Competition
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board students showcased their outstanding skills and talent at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held in Toronto on May 4 and 5, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students from across the province to demonstrate that they are truly the best in their field. Over two and a half days, competitors impress educators, family members, friends, and potential employers through hands-on, real‑world challenges. Medalists are awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals, with some also receiving monetary awards and the opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition, and potentially the WorldSkills Competition.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Participation and Results</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone students returned home with an impressive showing across elementary, secondary, and post‑secondary categories:</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board had 16 Elementary Students attend Skills Ontario in the areas of:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Construction</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Horticulture and Landscaping</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VEX Robotics</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego Mechanics</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In secondary Limestone District School Board had representation in the following competitions:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electrical Installations</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plumbing</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpentry - Team - Team of 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Culinary Arts</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graphic Design - Presentation</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hairstyling</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photography</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prepared Speech</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Home and Team Building - Team of 4</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Collision Repair</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Painting</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Service Technology</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cabinetmaking</span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Powered Equipment</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welding</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Baking</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computer Aided Manufacturing</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Results:</span></h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold – Computer Aided Manufacturing:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Jacob O’Reilly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Silver – Home and Team Building (Team of 4):</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quinn Sproule</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clarke Lemke</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parker Beeg</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jasper Keller</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bryden Thibodeau (competed with the team at Limestone Skills Competition)</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bronze – Auto Painting:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Amanda Neddow</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Post‑Secondary Competition</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Alisha Haaksman</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all competitors, educators, and programs involved for their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence. Limestone is proud to see students thrive, demonstrate their skills, and represent the board so well on the provincial stage.</span></p>
2026-05-12 13:29:30.368 +0000 UTC
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Remembering Trustee Jim Neill
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is deeply saddened by the passing of Trustee Jim Neill, who served as a Trustee since 2022. Jim passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During his time on the Board, Trustee Neill demonstrated a commitment to public education and to supporting the work of the Board in service of students, families, and communities across Limestone. He was a long-time educator in the Upper Canada District School Board, as well as a served for multiple terms as a City of Kingston Councillor. We are grateful for the contributions he made as a Trustee.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We extend our sincere condolences to Trustee Neill’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“We are saddened by the passing of Trustee Jim Neill,” said Board Chair Karen McGregor. “Jim brought a thoughtful presence to the Board and a genuine interest in public education. We are grateful for his service as a Trustee and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a mark of respect, the LDSB Education Centre (Board Office), as well as Kingston Secondary School and its family of schools, will fly their flags at half-mast until end of day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee Jim Neill’s </span><a href="https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/48232322/james-frederick-neill" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">obituary is available online.</span></a></p>
2026-04-30 13:42:40.624 +0000 UTC
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Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Patty Gollogly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Program Services: School Climate & Community Engagement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-04-23 20:30:53.848 +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.
