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Polson Family Update: March 8, 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: March 8, 2026</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ba4efb9f-bf8a-4b75-b7d0-8aba20b061ec" alt="IMG 9815" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy is taught in large and small group settings to learn and practice the code!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1d6f6dbd-c597-4d9f-8ef2-c47d20cb2909" alt="IMG 0863" width="213" height="284" style="width:213px;height:284px;display:inline-block;float:right"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, Parent Council!</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you can join us on Wednesday for our School Advisory Council meeting in person or online. Thank you to our parent council for ongoing fundraising that has gone towards the purchase of a variety of items for our students including larger sized snowshoes for older students to add to our kits, outdoor play equipment, classroom enhancements and more! Thank you to all our bingo volunteers who give their time to raise funds for our school. Please reach out if you would like to help out!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/06703337-8d41-4592-a7c9-1fdc075193a6" alt="IMG 9816" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to our Queen’s placement students who enrich our classrooms through the year! Our French as a second language placement students have been working with primary students with a focus on reading skills interventions and practice. As well, we are welcoming St. Lawrence College Behavioural Psychology placement students this week at Polson.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fe29ed49-9c48-43b2-9611-bc0f408e067b" alt="Spring Session" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program Spring Session</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Spring session of the Lunch in Ready! (LIR) program will run from </em></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13 to June 19, 2026</strong></b></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This program provides nutritious, ready-to-eat lunches delivered directly to schools for students who may benefit from additional food support during the school day.</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who are currently enrolled in the program will automatically continue for the Spring session.</em></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Families do not need to register again.</strong></b></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you would prefer to opt out, please email </em></i><a href="mailto:info@foodsharingproject.org" title="mailto:info@foodsharingproject.org" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">info@foodsharingproject.org</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New families who would like to register a student can do so by visiting our webstore: </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb44a209c108740ccb43708de7afc685e%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639083421859804549%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KBdPmXm5PCxJu1bRytxppwDkXIOt50wP01oWp5fU7zQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. The menu for the upcoming session is also available to view on the webstore. </em></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The deadline to register is March 25, 2026. </strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions or need support with registration, please contact The Food Sharing Project office by emailing info@foodsharingproject.org or calling 613-530-3514.</em></i></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week’s menu for Friday, March 13th: </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span></sup></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a7bfea93-0ced-4e33-9c83-d05f19f5080d" alt="Greek Bento Box 2026 (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Little Caesars Pizza will be delivered on Wednesday, March 11</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at first nutrition break. A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, LunchBox orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(193, 137, 247); width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March/mars </strong></b></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 09, 2026 —Day 4 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western)</span></h2></td><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Welcome SLC Behavioural Psychology Students begin (until early April)</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, March 10, 2026 —Day 5 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western)</span></h2></td><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Queen's Sports Buddies – second recess</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 11, 2026 — Day 1 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western)</span></h2></td><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Drawing Club Gr 5-6, 2</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>nd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Recess Makerspace- Salvary</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Scott and Blommesteyn to Pumphouse Museum </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Little Caesars Pizza first nutrition break</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Board Game Club after school</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Polson SAC Meeting 6 pm</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, March 12, 2026 —Day 2 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western)</span></h2></td><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> · Student Council Meeting </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, March 13, 2026 —Day 3 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western)</span></h2></td><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pyjama Day!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Queen’s Sports Buddies – second break</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Happy March Break!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March Break: March 16-20-no classes</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> March 23rd Term 2 IEPs go home</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Purple Day! In support of Epilepsy Awareness</strong></b></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mandatory Immunization Reporting Due</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The ISPA requires that for children born in 2-10 or later, students be appropriately immunized, or have a valid medical or conscience/religious exemption on file at public health. Please follow the link for more information on how to report and track your child’s immunizations:</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/immunization-records-and-reporting.aspx" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Immunization Records & Reporting</span></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> A Message From the Give 30 Campaign:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During Ramadan (the Muslim month of fasting), </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">the </strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Give 30 Campaign in Kingston, conducts our annual campaign to raise funds for Partners in Mission Food Bank during Ramadan (and beyond, ending on April 30). This will mark our 13th year of giving in Kingston. </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow the link below for more information:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZVKfrm-3QUKlspiLAkKWVhXhzEsfjQu7LN0z7XKI2uguNnw/viewform" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join the 2026 Give 30 Campaign in Kingston</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bd80fffa-85e7-4a55-9817-907cd5723976" alt="download" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/723b7094-d1b6-43a6-8746-9f58eef037e9" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b30b9d50-4970-4897-b290-eb5e0744d0b1" alt="2026 02 12 Monique Gray Smith Facebook Instagram" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
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Polson Family Update: March 1, 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: March 1, 2026</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/59f9bf1e-0139-4f53-87f6-01291d26c935" alt="IMG 9769" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all students who received “Caught you being kind!” cards last week during Kindsess Week at Polson. Thank you to Mme Vail for leading our Kindness assemblies to promote kind and respectful interactions and to review school rules that support a safe and caring school community. </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c6cf1f5a-a14d-4e47-91a6-391f39ab8886" alt="IMG 9768" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bus cancellations didn't dampen spirits on Pink Shirt Day at Polson!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/47690043-3363-4167-ba09-1e34bdfc4396" alt="IMG 9771" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You've Got Class! Students in Mme Ducharme's grade 5 French Immersion class tackle a variety of tough problems during math class and use tools such as open number lines and coordinate graphs do demonstrate their understanding.</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/52cea297-011a-4a55-9a07-ce0f9fbce4f3" alt="IMG 9770" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in Mme Underhill's grade 3/4 French Immersion class are learning to read and play music on glockenspiels. Bravo!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This delivery session runs on Fridays (January 12–April 6, 2026).</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that Lunch is Ready meals are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">not cancelled</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on inclement weather days.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week’s menu for Friday, March 6</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/77c719b2-9d97-41ff-8df2-4638fc20e533" alt="Ranch Wrap 3 options 2026 (3)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Subway subs will be delivered on Wednesday, March 4</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at first nutrition break. A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, LunchBox orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Curriculum Connections</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bcb81b70-4286-4d61-ab4e-9bfa26d13ced" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 01 113856" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(128, 100, 162); width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March/mars</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Epilepsy Awareness Month</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 02, 2026 — Day 4 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western); Purim (Judaism) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Welcome Queen’s University Alt Practicum students! </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, March 03, 2026 — Day 5 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western); Purim (Judaism) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Nicholson, Salvary & Scott to FSS for Treasure Island play </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Queen’s Sports Buddies-second recess (soccer)</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 04, 2026 — Day 1</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western); Holi (Hinduism) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Drawing Club Gr 5-6, 2</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>nd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Recess Makerspace- Salvary </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Board Game Club after school </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Subway lunch Delivery at first recess </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, March 05, 2026 — Day 2 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Running & Reading Club after school </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, March 06, 2026 — Day 3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d366d7cc-c417-45fa-b505-65c067509b21" alt="panther 2" width="136" height="103" style="width:136px;height:103px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Polson Pride Friday!-Wear your school colours, Panthers!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Welcome Katharine St. Clair, LDSB Learning Partner </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Queen’s Sports Buddies – second recess (football)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><h1 class="editor-heading-h1"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h1></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 11, 2026 -Ecole Polson Park Public School School Advisory Council Meeting at 6 pm in-person and virtual</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March Break: March 16-20-no classes</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/723b7094-d1b6-43a6-8746-9f58eef037e9" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mandatory Immunization Reporting Due</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The ISPA requires that for children born in 2-10 or later, students be appropriately immunized, or have a valid medical or conscience/religious exemption on file at public health. Please follow the link for more information on how to report and track your child’s immunizations:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/immunization-records-and-reporting.aspx" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Immunization Records & Reporting</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bd80fffa-85e7-4a55-9817-907cd5723976" alt="download" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Message From the Give 30 Campaign:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During Ramadan (the Muslim month of fasting), </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">the </strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Give 30 Campaign in Kingston, conducts our annual campaign to raise funds for Partners in Mission Food Bank during Ramadan (and beyond, ending on April 30). This will mark our 13th year of giving in Kingston. </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow the link below for more information:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZVKfrm-3QUKlspiLAkKWVhXhzEsfjQu7LN0z7XKI2uguNnw/viewform" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join the 2026 Give 30 Campaign in Kingston</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b30b9d50-4970-4897-b290-eb5e0744d0b1" alt="2026 02 12 Monique Gray Smith Facebook Instagram" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
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Polson Family Update February 23, 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: February 23, 2026</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/95c093ff-4caa-41d4-87a5-2b33eb4d538e" alt="IMG 9625" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We may be a little heartbroken, but we still love cheering on Canada!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing News</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have some new additions to our term 2 staff. Jayden Downing will be at Polson in the afternoons teaching Core French and primary planning time subjects. As well, we are welcoming back Julia Honcharsky who will be taking over for Ms. King and Ms Shultz during Ms. Shultz’s leave. They are a great addition to the Polson team!</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0c6b7a30-9c1b-4983-8fa7-f91ed3ddaf67" alt="be the change kind is the new cool" width="304" height="203" style="width:304px;height:203px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindness Week</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are focusing on kindness this week and will kick off the week with 2 Kindness Assemblies with primary and junior students on Monday. We will be encouraging acts of kindness and recognizing kindness in others. As well, Pink Shirt Day is on Wednesday, February 27, 2026. Be kind, and stand up to bullying, Panthers!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/254a3b06-4df3-4ef0-953f-3c45e880b48b" alt="IMG 9626" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Blackburn, our superintendent, visited kindergarten classes on Friday, and spotted lots of smiles and engagement in numeracy activities. Thank you for visiting, Mr. Blackburn!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is Ready! Free Lunch Program</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This delivery session runs on Fridays (January 12–April 6, 2026).Please note that Lunch is Ready meals are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">not cancelled</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on inclement weather days.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Info link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodsharingproject.store%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C81dce7b1a2f148b2252b08de30f2a2e5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002016139293721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t81gjSN5JQsvr7lgIgGVlTvLU%2FmBz%2BA6DLA5wxHvCh8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://foodsharingproject.store/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://foodsharingproject.store/</span></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you missed the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week’s menu for Friday, February 25th</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>. </span></sup></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span></sup></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/996ac4d3-9ce0-4fdb-abf5-79429f748edb" alt="Bento 3 options 2026 (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Little Caesars Pizza will be delivered on Wednesday, February 25th at first nutrition break. A reminder that orders are due each</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday by noon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the LunchBox website for delivery on Wednesdays at first nutrition break.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the case of board-wide school bus cancellations, LunchBox orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please sign up by following the link: </span><a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox Orders</span></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c363baba-5454-4036-b5b6-9625fa54f8ca" alt="IMG 9627" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some of our students have been learning baking skills and helping with the LIFT cart delivery. They enjoy sampling their baked goods and offering our staff some treats. Much appreciated!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(217, 149, 148); width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February/février </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Black History Month </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 23, 2026 — Day 4</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western) </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7d63f020-58f1-4d85-9c9e-38c2686531c8" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 22 121433" width="244" height="251" style="width:244px;height:251px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindness Week! La</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Semaine</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">de</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">la</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gentillesse! </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choose to be kind and recognize kindness in others!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Kindness Assembly -9:30-9:50</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Kindness Assembly – 10-10:20</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·Student Council Meeting at first break</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Marshall & Underhill to Grand Theatre PM</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, February 24, 2026 — Day 5 Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western) </strong></b></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Salvary and Carew to Gould Lake </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026 — Day 1</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western); Pink Shirt Day (National) </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/e9968d4c-41d8-4dde-9806-466ead76461d" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 22 120751" width="216" height="352" style="width:216px;height:352px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pink Shirt Day!</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Welcome Katharine St Clair, LDSB Learning Partner</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Drawing Club Gr 5-6, 2</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>nd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Recess Makerspace- Salvary </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Little Caesars Pizza Lunch Delivery at first recess</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Gr. 5/6 Board Game Club after school</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 26, 2026 — Day 2</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western) </strong></b></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Running & Reading Club after school</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, February 27, 2026</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—Day 3</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Ramadan (Islam); Lent (Christianity/Western) </strong></b></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Polson Pride Friday-Wear your school colours, Panthers!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Welcome Katharine St Clair, LDSB Learning Partner</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Lunch is Ready Delivery at second recess</span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Wednesday, March 11th </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Meeting 6 pm -in person and virtual</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Week of March 16th -March 20th March Break-no classes!</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mandatory Immunization Reporting Due</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The ISPA requires that for children born in 2-10 or later, students be appropriately immunized, or have a valid medical or conscience/religious exemption on file at public health. Please follow the link for more information on how to report and track your child’s immunizations:</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/immunization-records-and-reporting.aspx" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Immunization Records & Reporting</span></a></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/723b7094-d1b6-43a6-8746-9f58eef037e9" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" 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/b30b9d50-4970-4897-b290-eb5e0744d0b1" alt="2026 02 12 Monique Gray Smith Facebook Instagram" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-02-22 18:08:52.057 +0000 UTC
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View All NewsMessage from the Director - March 5, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendar is Approved</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education has approved Limestone’s recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar. The school year will begin with a P.A. Day on September 1, 2026, with the first day of classes for students on September 2, 2026. A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">printable version of the calendar is available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees are seeking feedback on the Limestone District School Board budget planning process for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Families are encouraged to take a few minutes to provide feedback on areas or priority. The survey is anonymous and can be accessed online at </span><a href="https://bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> . The survey closes March 23, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Video: Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As previously shared, the Ministry of Education released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in December, and we are pleased to share that Limestone has achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s results are consistent with provincial trends in many areas and show meaningful improvement in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone is performing at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These results reflect the collective efforts of Limestone educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—supported by the ongoing commitment of students and families across our district. We are extremely proud of the dedication and hard work that contributed to these achievements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to share a </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">video update with families on Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> provides an overview of Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan and how it guides our shared work to support student learning and well-being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through insights from members of the Limestone Senior Team, families will learn about the key priorities shaping our efforts, the thinking behind our actions, and how collaboration, evidence, and reflection help us improve. The video highlights how data, professional learning, and shared leadership work together to move learning forward, while keeping students, belonging, and continuous growth at the centre. It offers a look at how planning connects to practice as we work together toward positive outcomes for all Limestone students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History Curriculum</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With these updates, in Grades 7, 8, and 10, students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in the pursuit of building an inclusive and prosperous country. The Grade 10 History course will also have new learning on extreme political and social ideologies, the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, and the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the updated curriculum on the </span><a href="https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Become a Homestay and Host an International Student: A Meaningful Experience for You and Your Family</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year, LDSB welcomes more than 120 international students into schools across the district from countries around the world, including Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, France, Vietnam, Rwanda, and many others. Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a positive difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students and supported by dedicated Limestone staff throughout the placement, so families are never on their own. Hosting offers opportunities for cultural exchange, the development of lasting relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. To learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes, visit </span><a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry Resources for Reading and Math</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued partnership and support of student learning and well-being across Limestone. We are grateful for the role families play in helping students feel supported, connected, and successful, and we look forward to continuing our work together.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p>
2026-03-05 21:30:00.475 +0000 UTC
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Limestone District School Board Welcomes 2026–2027 Student Trustees
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2026–2027 Student Trustees, who will be formally welcomed at the April meeting of the Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student trustees play an important role in bringing student perspectives to board-level discussions, helping ensure that student voice is reflected in decision-making across the district. For the upcoming term, LDSB looks forward to working with three engaged and passionate student leaders who represent rural, urban, and Indigenous student communities:</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Audrey Bateman – Rural Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Bateman:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> I'm so excited to be your rural student trustee this year. This role is such a great place to create lasting change for the current and future classes. I'm really looking forward to connecting with the trustees and students from across the board to try and make school a more fun, inclusive, and memorable experience where we can. Everyone's voice matters!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Victoria McCourt – Indigenous Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee McCourt</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied for the Indigenous student trustee position because I feel that having a voice to represent Indigenous students, their issues and concerns is important. I would like to help celebrate and honour the Indigenous students in the Limestone District School Board. I look forward to helping create more opportunities for Indigenous students and I want our youth to feel proud of who they are and their Indigenous identity. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathew Katz – Urban Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Katz</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied to become a student trustee to advocate for issues that both I and students from across LDSB are passionate about. I specifically hope to be able to work on issues related to environmental sustainability and anti-racism. Ultimately, I want to ensure students’ voices are heard and meaningfully represented.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board congratulates Audrey, Victoria, and Matthew on their appointments and looks forward to welcoming them at the April Board meeting as they begin their term as student trustees for the 2026–2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6101cb72-005e-4aad-b211-341230a8738b" alt="2026 2027 Student Trustees" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-03-04 14:48:09.694 +0000 UTC
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Limestone DSB Schools to Participate in Kingston Community Climate Action Fund FoodCycler Project
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board schools will participate in this year’s Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) initiative, supported by the City of Kingston and led by Sustainable Kingston. The project aims to turn everyday school lunch waste into meaningful climate action by introducing FoodCyclers in five to seven local elementary schools, with the long-term goal of securing a unit for each elementary school across the City of Kingston. These units will complement existing food-based programming and serve as an additional hands-on learning tool for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The initiative will help divert organic waste from student snacks and lunches away from landfill. Along with reducing methane emissions, the project will provide real-world learning opportunities by helping students deepen their understanding of sustainability, waste reduction, and the circular economy. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofkingston.ca%2Fnews%2Fposts%2Fcommunity-donations-sought-to-double-climate-impact-in-local-schools%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C05b07ce6640b41c56fb008de757bf3b3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639077372412072201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7QHs6289rcFNO5fKd%2Ft%2Fqgr5HdPeVSzhclv3fn9DQDE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the project and ways to contribute on the City of Kingston website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>
2026-03-02 16:34:35.541 +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.