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Central Bears Update June 22nd - 25th
<p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22nd - Items due for Raffle Baskets - Thank you for sending in items! The Baskets look fantastic :) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd - Grade 8 Graduation - 6:00 pm in the gym </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th - School Trip to Lakeshore Pool Grades 1-8</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th - Report Cards sent home </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th - Year-End Celebration - Face Painting, Freezies, Basket Raffles 3:20 - 4:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th - Last Day of Classes for students </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26th - PA Day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Draft School Organization for 2026-2027 School Year - (Possibility of Changes based on school enrollment numbers)</strong></b></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;">Shelley LeBrun - Core French</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ciara McGrath - Core French </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jasper Clarke Howes - SST </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jenn Blacket - Planning </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lori Farrelly - Kindergarten A </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tina Hagberg and Stacey Andrew - Kindergarten B </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shelli Campeau - Grade 1/2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Karen Spanton - Grade 1/2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrew Cotton - Grade 2/3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sally Watt/Megan Collins - Grade 3/4 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vacancy/Jenn Blackett - Grade 4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virginia Sheriff - Grade 5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Josh Siegwart - Grade 5/6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kevin Wood - Grade 7/8</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c0251841-1cff-434a-8922-d2e09b9ad6a6?fingerprint=ppb20260524200845" alt="Health Unit LGQBT" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5b677a9d-08bd-4957-8c61-3c5be4eacf9e?fingerprint=ppb20260524201334" alt="2026 2027" 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;"><br></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=""></div></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></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"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-06-23 02:44:55.132 +0000 UTC
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Central Bears Update June 1st to 5th
<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;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Breakfast Club</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Tuesday Pizza & Thursday Chicken Fingers </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 1sr - Ontario Day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 1st - Grade 4/5 and 7/8 - Canoeing at Gould Lake </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd to 5th - Grade 3 EQAO</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd - Grade 6 to RKY Camp</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd - Welcome to Kindergarten Event 4:00 - 5:00 pm </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 5th - Limestone Players Performance 11:00 am in the gym</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 5th - Food Share Hot Lunch </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 9th - Track and Field District Meet </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17th - Year End Trip to Ottawa for Grade 7/8</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th - Volunteer Tea 12:15 in the gym </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd - Grade 8 Graduation - 6:00 pm in the gym </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 - Face Painting, Freezies, Basket Raffles </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th - Last Day of Classes for students </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26th - PA Day </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;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the Date: End of Year Celebration June 24th, 3:20 - 4:30 pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join the School Advisory Council to celebrate the end of another great year. We'll have facepainting, freezies, and of course the annual basket raffle. Hope to see you there! More information about the basket raffle will come via classroom teachers.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Call for Donations: Teacher Appreciation Breakfast</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Every year the School Advisory Council organizes a teacher appreciation breakfast at the end of June. We are looking for people to donate items for Fri. June 26 (e.g. a fruit platter, pastries, bagels, etc.) If you'd like to contribute, please email </span><a href="mailto:centralpublicsac@gmail.com" title="mailto:centralpublicsac@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">centralpublicsac@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we'll be in touch.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2268ddc0-f76c-4029-8539-cba7cb1d82e2?fingerprint=ppb20260529184419" alt="Hot Lunch" 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;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ae563c2e-4064-4a37-9477-7053bcec82e8?fingerprint=ppb20260524201355" alt="Pride 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c0251841-1cff-434a-8922-d2e09b9ad6a6?fingerprint=ppb20260524200845" alt="Health Unit LGQBT" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5b677a9d-08bd-4957-8c61-3c5be4eacf9e?fingerprint=ppb20260524201334" alt="2026 2027" 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;"><br></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=""></div></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></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"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2268ddc0-f76c-4029-8539-cba7cb1d82e2?fingerprint=ppb20260529184419" alt="Hot Lunch" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-05-29 19:33:55.704 +0000 UTC
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Central Bears Update May 25th to 29th
<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;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Breakfast Club</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Tuesday Pizza & Thursday Chicken Fingers </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 25th to 28th - Grade 6 EQAO</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28th - Food Sharing Hot Lunch (note change in date due to PA Day on Friday) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29th - PA Day </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 1st - Grade 4/5 and 7/8 - Canoeing at Gould Lake </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd to 5th - Grade 3 EQAO</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd - Grade 6 to RKY Camp</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2nd - Welcome to Kindergarten Event 4:00 - 5:00 pm </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 5th - Limestone Players Performance 11:00 am in the gym</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 17th - Year End Trip to Ottawa for Grade 7/8</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18th - Volunteer Tea 12:15 in the gym </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd - Grade 8 Graduation - 6:00 pm in the gym </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 - Face Painting, Freezies, Basket Raffles </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th - Last Day of Classes for students </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26th - PA Day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ae563c2e-4064-4a37-9477-7053bcec82e8?fingerprint=ppb20260524201355" alt="Pride 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c0251841-1cff-434a-8922-d2e09b9ad6a6?fingerprint=ppb20260524200845" alt="Health Unit LGQBT" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5b677a9d-08bd-4957-8c61-3c5be4eacf9e?fingerprint=ppb20260524201334" alt="2026 2027" 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;"><br></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=""></div></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></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"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-05-24 20:16:38.7 +0000 UTC
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View All NewsMessage to Families - June 25, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we reach the final day of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It has been a year filled with learning, growth, and many memorable experiences for students across the district.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I have a few updates to share with you as we conclude the 2025-2026 school year:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources to Support Continued Learning During the Summer</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we head into the summer months, there are many </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F3z3kwibBUGYnDmTDBf90Tw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FmfsLb_bqpJ79UtI2pfKPphb0DE11EXylq6olU5R1Eev9XrQd6dF_l3P0OvwJJTCFpd7XaUBA8YGjgO2cXQyFXlt_IjlaX0VJ_yT3zam3W5wNzNvbfSfH6u5WoP9CWzYSRGtWlEMnhhaU2lso3jYZM3z3Q6mEFn3XRXpdGmNlsLi2cxRXkV6DLZ6o8Kv1bCMt&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847950625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h5%2BaY4JhJoKZmK6P%2FfkFBn74KLtjchyWA953iJhgjlQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">free resources available on the Limestone website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to help your student practice skills, explore new interests, and stay connected to learning. Topics include digital literacy, cyber security, math, literacy, and mental health.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Changes to Secondary Assessment and Evaluation (Beginning 2026-2027)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earlier this week, the Ministry of Education </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847989827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a%2Bpbnoqk26fuA1XiJbrrAee2k820c6MUuOVgyqWB4lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">shared an update about upcoming changes that will affect how student learning is assessed and evaluated in secondary schools</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Grades 9 to 12), starting in the 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848057310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xwxXegVFcBhzRGlr4X%2FTcYzJQU%2BdivYcYUFwfhjMN%2Fs%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">provincial changes </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">are intended to create a more consistent approach to assessment and evaluation across Ontario and to support student achievement and future pathways.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What this means for students and families:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Most secondary courses will include a written final exam as part of the final grade.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A student’s final grade will reflect:</span><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">classroom learning and assignments</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">final evaluations (such as exams or culminating tasks)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">attendance and participation in class</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Excused absences will not negatively impact a student’s grade.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some courses (such as co-op, guidance, and certain open or workplace courses) will continue to use projects or other types of final assessments instead of a formal exam.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary families can review the updates on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848127352%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eJBt6gMoFkaNIwwPFIvIXZpgTNm44AUlAjfngdFb%2FeQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These changes will come into effect for the 2026-27 school year. Over the coming months, Limestone staff will be reviewing and updating course outlines, assessment practices, and supporting resources to ensure alignment with the new provincial requirements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Food Sharing Project Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the 2025-2026 school year, The Food Sharing Project supported every LDSB school by providing nutritious food and resources to students each day. On average, more than 14,000 meals and snacks were served each week, over 530,000 throughout the year, with weekly food orders reaching approximately $17,500.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful to the dedicated staff who make these programs possible, and to The Food Sharing Project for continuing to support student well-being across LDSB. This support is increasingly important as many families continue to face food insecurity. The Food Sharing Project is launching their </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848189946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6jEFXRKdqaiVE56i8B3EH%2BYsumahkPWE%2BOp2dPIW9lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Nine Cents is Nonsense” campaign</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, advocating for support from government to increase the funding provided. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848222179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=it9d%2FQGquDhvRkZumrbT6tmXXXL6dcyMh%2FsUZ%2BQauOk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about the Food Sharing Project, their campaign, and/or to donate, please visit their website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2Fzf28OeJNLbn7i-2DznWNhQ~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FSmCMyVe9oTOvkE2I8uhAT8ZInr63AXhBWGdTMvHGDDqcxXx_AZDMsHK7DjGXm_FLM_X4jpDWvMbAqeMyYicVl00_IsjAhaZaQVv48dJt6gbbeqm2rH1DMPPkhGvIF9mgMLgBITYxnZ6vaz-NGIln2w~~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848246769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Yigj6cbSBfN2H8xSkk6rPMgV%2FyJd2TUyHQpp2jyqjIw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Student Portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New students, as well as those with a change of address or school</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FEtIdjN5c0F6LskTx_JcfBw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2F1_bymHvQKvO4eF5ZMnUmDPmq-I1LZaK1n8fa6GmQ99HrxRKZVyofjYCoiot9gDWeFuVTs0xJjayHPDfpzkeZLytFaIdjr-VcHhnDy-io64qTpLraTlVFSTEZHK9Zg_fT&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848269594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Kn0Y5kW9blF4S1uvdtpYzvw2FFvpX%2BmgdJYdBzilJYo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">triboard.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Day of School for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that the first day of school for the upcoming school year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, which is a P.A. Day. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will welcome students back on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we close another school year, I wish all Limestone students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. Thank you again for your partnership and support — we look forward to welcoming students back in September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-06-25 19:50:08.286 +0000 UTC
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Message to Families- June 18, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move towards the last week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to share a few important updates and reminders as we wrap up the year and begin looking ahead to September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Budget</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At last night’s Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2026-2027 budget, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. The budget includes total revenues of $340.98 million and total expenditures of $345.76 million and is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The full </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, along with a new resource, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Overview </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Motion Passed by Board of Trustees</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board of Trustees passed a motion at last night’s meeting recognizing the challenges present in many classrooms and their impact on students, frontline educators, and support staff. The motion directs the Chair to write to the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, the Premier, local MPPs, OPBSA, CODE, and union partners, requesting additional funding to support the hiring of more frontline staff and will highlight that Limestone annually spends approximately $10 million beyond provincial funding to support special education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Student Portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New students, as well as those with a change of address or school</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit </span><a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">triboard.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year-End Letter to Students and Parents from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and a Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to mark this occasion. We have also received a </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. As we approach the final days of classes, we wish all students, families, and staff a positive end to the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +0000 UTC
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Board of Trustees Approves 2026–2027 School Year Budget
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At its regular meeting on June 17, 2026, the Limestone District School Board of Trustees approved a $340.5 million budget for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a deficit budget balanced through the use of reserve funds.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The approved budget complies with Ministry of Education requirements and includes:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Operating expenditures of $316.8 million, representing a $73,000 decrease compared to the previous year.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Capital expenditures of $23.7 million, allocated to school condition improvements and renewal projects.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The vast majority of the operating budget is directed to student instruction and relates directly to classroom support. Capital funding is used to fund school condition improvements and school renewal projects.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board continues to face financial pressures in several key areas, including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Education</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Replacement</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Transportation</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Statutory Benefits</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/cc327962-05b2-4cac-b89e-711e1e75ca27/2026-06-16-Budget-Overview.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260623145224" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 Budget Overview</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (PDF)</span></li></ul>
2026-06-18 13:49:18.755 +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.