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Polson Family Update: April 12, 2026

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: April 12, 2026</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><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/1cd78b43-d43c-4822-b47d-52683b23dd7d" alt="IMG 0266" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Manie Musicale!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Merci to Mme Lowry for organizing this year’s Manie Musicale assembly when the winning French song was revealed.  Students in French Immersion and Core French programs experienced a wide range of songs and voted for their favourites to advance through the brackets.  Given the inspiring voyage of the Artemis II, it’s perhaps fitting that the artist, Maheva won Manie Musicale 2026 with the song, “</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Toucher la lune</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">”!</span></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing Updates</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Mason Berg who will be joining our Polson staff teaching grade 4/5.  As well, we are pleased to announce that Trevor Wisteard will be our new head caretaker beginning on April 27</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b2c3d5eb-a801-4989-8d6c-3110bf220453" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 12 123834" width="300" height="201" style="width:300px;height:201px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Glow Family Dance-April 15th</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to our parent council members who have volunteered to organize this week’s Family Dance.  </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Glow Dance will take place on Wednesday, April 15</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 6-8 pm.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  Admission is $2 per Polson student.  Students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult who will have free admission. There will be a DJ and canteen and some black lights to reflect the fluorescent fashion! Don’t forget that it’s also a Glow Spirit Day on Wednesday!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you're able to volunteer for part of the event, that would be very helpful! Please use the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSc_HHfj1IC1NRPtTlPPMomjaI1HnG4CiLdUzEIwhz9o91zdlQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dpublish-editor&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40limestone.on.ca%7C6b58af160bd14b21897d08de97de35b5%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639115177832742430%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nBHOSXIFeDIe0aOyJLx%2FemcUhDf0VCguElda%2FFRoORU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_HHfj1IC1NRPtTlPPMomjaI1HnG4CiLdUzEIwhz9o91zdlQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">spring dance sign-up form here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to connect with our SAC Chair, Sarah Etienne.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7fefddd3-223d-4bd3-af33-a4a016fe1651" alt="IMG 0268" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to all of our volunteer coaches for getting running club off to a great start!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3f953976-74ec-4be6-8c43-9037377a3e5c" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Post (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Neurovibes 2026 - April 29</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th </strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4-8 pm</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for this community event that brings people together to learn, share, and celebrate neurodivergent experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from speakers, experience interactive spaces, and connect with community partners and vendors in a sensory friendly environment</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Register at: </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neurovibes-2026-tickets-1984889378563?msockid=3f29afc954cf62a02b61bafc55e56377" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NeuroVibes 2026 Tickets, Wednesday, April 29  •  4 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/04594bc0-f578-4397-a1f8-641bb1a2b292" alt="scholastic book fair clipart 1" width="255" height="128" style="width:255px;height:128px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholastic Book Fair</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, Polson will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair! Viewing begins on April 15</em></i><i><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><em class="editor-text-italic">th</em></sup></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and students can make purchases on April 15</em></i><i><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><em class="editor-text-italic">th</em></sup></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and April 16</em></i><i><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><em class="editor-text-italic">th</em></sup></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </em></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, this year we will once again be doing a book trade</strong></b></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you have gently used children's books at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school and we will provide them for other students to take home during the book fair, free of charge!</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="305" height="166" style="width:305px;height:166px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3 & 6 students are preparing to write the primary and junior assessments in reading, writing and mathematics later this year.  If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bdx03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213371354%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Bq2tuvz1U%2BDnMnpUUcbHkBmEWJZ8ebRw0W8sc0ILMrw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bdx03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Junior Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses junior-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the mathematics component of the junior-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</strong></b></i></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bex03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213387885%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1fdLE5wcOsbqEN5qmfZD8MgoK%2BQWTUxS%2BqoKexCHl0k%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bex03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s primary and junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. The session will be approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.</strong></b></i></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213404236%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L0ij3Ob3yQQ9kmLhm%2B77fAlXb%2B5caSlkkQM7FVpleIo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s primary and junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. The session will be approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.</strong></b></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Message from Polson SAC: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Needs Bingo Volunteers!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Help us raise funds for Polson in the easiest way possible! After 30 minutes of online training, volunteers have a two-hour shift at the Community Spirit Gaming Centre on a Friday evening once every other month.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is the single most impactful (and did we mention easiest?) thing parents can do for Polson Park. Your only responsibility during the shift is to be a friendly face that represents our school.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These bingo shifts raise an average of $1,500 for Polson every month.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The funds go toward field trips, equipment upgrades, movie nights, dances and more. They allow our students to enjoy activities and much-needed enhancements to the school without having to ask families to engage in more labour-intensive fundraising activities.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">But we need more volunteers to keep this income stream coming in! Spend two hours daydreaming, chatting or just getting your steps in - it's super low commitment and incredibly valuable to our school community.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more info or to sign up, please contact Ben at </span><a href="mailto:polsonsac.bingo@gmail.com" title="mailto:polsonsac.bingo@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">polsonsac.bingo@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See you there!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><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><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><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;">Due to the PA Day on Friday, this week’s menu will be delivered on Thursday, April 16</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.  See menu below:</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span></sup></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/646ae62c-7105-4a65-8ba8-f8ee8f5ef7f2" alt="Pasta Salad options 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span></sup></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Subway subs will be delivered on Wednesday, April 15th 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></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(11, 124, 159); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April/avril</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Autism Acceptance Month; Sikh Heritage Month</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Month of the Military Child</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 style="height: 152px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 13, 2026 —Day 2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – cancelled </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Carol Martin, SLP, every Monday afternoon until June </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Grade 6 Boys’ Basketball game vs. Centennial</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Polson</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (3:45-5pm) </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 14, 2026 —Day 3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance); --Vaisakhi/Baisakhi (Sikhism) </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair LDSB Learning Partner</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Scholastic Book Fair – viewing day </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 15, 2026 —Day 4</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b2c3d5eb-a801-4989-8d6c-3110bf220453" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 12 123834" width="155" height="104" style="width:155px;height:104px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Glow Spirit Day & SAC Family Glow Dance 6-8 pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair LDSB</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Subway lunch delivery at 1</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> nutrition break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Scholastic Book Fair – buying day + afternoon for families </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="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 16, 2026 —Day 5</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Scholastic Book Fair – buying day + afternoon for families </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready Delivery at second nutrition break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Grade 6 Girls’ Basketball game vs. Winston Churchill </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">at</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winston Churchill PS </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(3:45-5pm) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17, 2026 — P.A. Day</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       No Classes for Students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       PA Day Focus- School Achievement Plan Connected Learning & Collaborative Care Initiative Training       </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March is Month of the Military Child -See info & events links: </strong></b><a href="https://cfmws.ca/kingston/events-activities/events/month-of-the-military-child" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CFMWS | MFRC | Kingston | CFMWS</strong></b></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Wednesday, April 22</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>nd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Earth Day -Blue & Green Spirit Day</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Thursday, April 23</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Lexia Pilot Project Caregiver Session: 4-5 pm</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Friday, April 24</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Grad 6 Grad Photo Day</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Wednesday, April 29</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -NeuroVibes Free Community Event at Queen’s University</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     Inside Out & Backwards Spirit Day! Backwards hats & Inside-out shirts are the style of the day!</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><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><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><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>

2026-04-12 16:49:02.345 +0000 UTC

Polson Family Update: April 5, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: April 5, 2026</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3d0d83b3-6de5-4d16-8b2f-feb5267e10eb" alt="happy easter and passover hand lettering text with eggs flowers and leaves flat modern illustration free vector" width="155" height="155" style="width:155px;height:155px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Passover & Easter to all families who celebrate.  Classes resume on Tuesday, April 7</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a3be4442-6e64-4e57-85a6-5673523ca238" alt="IMG 0182" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We celebrated World Autism Day on April 2nd with a Tie Dye spirit day at Polson!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Month of the Military Child</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Canada, Month of the Military Child is observed in April to recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, resilience, and sacrifices of children in military families. These children face unique challenges, such as frequent relocations, prolonged absences of loved ones due to deployments, and adapting to new communities and schools. The month is an opportunity to raise awareness, build resilience, and celebrate.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many communities and organizations, such as Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs), host events, activities, and initiatives during this month to celebrate and support military children and their families.  Follow the link for more information about this month’s events:</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">  </span><a href="https://cfmws.ca/kingston/events-activities/events/month-of-the-military-child" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CFMWS | MFRC | Kingston | CFMWS</span></a></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/04594bc0-f578-4397-a1f8-641bb1a2b292" alt="scholastic book fair clipart 1" width="172" height="86" style="width:172px;height:86px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Next month, Polson will once again be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair! Roughly 1/3 of the proceeds come back into classrooms through Scholastic credits. These credits are used to make purchases from the Scholastic Catalogue such as additional math tools, games to strengthen literacy skills, organizational tools, reference materials for desks, self-regulation tools, and of course books to fill our classroom libraries!</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The book fair cannot run without the help of volunteers to work the cash. If you have time and are wiling to help out, please contact Mme Underhill at underhillw@limestone.on.ca. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday April 15</strong></b></i><i><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic">th</strong></sup></b></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and Thursday April 16</strong></b></i><i><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic">th</strong></sup></b></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 9am-11am, and 11:40am-1pm. Volunteers are required to have a CPIC with a vulnerable screener check.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, this year we will once again be doing a book trade</strong></b></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! This was a big hit last year. If you have gently used children's books at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school and we will provide them for other students to take home during the book fair, free of charge!</em></i></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ae202220-b1af-4530-8285-bf1173ed56ec" alt="IMG 0183" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5 Biographers</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congrats to students in Mrs. Hanson's grade 6 Language class. They have been reading biographies, taking notes, and organizing their ideas into focused paragraphs. Lastly, they edited and revised their work to make sure they had composed strong sentences and paragraphs. Their finished biographies are polished and posted in our hall bulletin board.</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/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="287" height="156" style="width:287px;height:156px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Assessments.</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3 & 6 students are preparing to write the primary and junior assessments in reading, writing and mathematics later this year.  If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Video</strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bcx03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213354256%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WHgRhxaR2okdXKqe5H9%2F9n8RMv7jgfcpEPb31u%2FBUOw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bcx03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Primary Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses primary-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the mathematics component of the primary-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bdx03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213371354%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Bq2tuvz1U%2BDnMnpUUcbHkBmEWJZ8ebRw0W8sc0ILMrw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bdx03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Junior Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses junior-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the mathematics component of the junior-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bex03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213387885%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1fdLE5wcOsbqEN5qmfZD8MgoK%2BQWTUxS%2BqoKexCHl0k%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bex03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s primary and junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. The session will be approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213404236%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L0ij3Ob3yQQ9kmLhm%2B77fAlXb%2B5caSlkkQM7FVpleIo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s primary and junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. The session will be approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.</strong></b></i></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><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><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This current delivery session ends on Friday, April 10, 2026.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><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><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week’s menu:</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d32d0c38-4f80-44ad-97a2-2726478e3bba" alt="Quesadilla Bexto Box 20262" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox -Wednesday School Lunch Orders:</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Little Caesars Pizza will be delivered on Wednesday, April 8</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"><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, Lunch Box orders will be cancelled in the morning and refunds issued. </strong></b></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><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"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Peek at the Week:</strong></b></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(11, 118, 159); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April/avril</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Autism Acceptance Month; Sikh Heritage Month</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Month of the Military Child </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 06, 2026 — Easter Monday (Schools Closed); Pesach/Passover (Judaism); Easter Monday </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No Classes</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 07, 2026 — Day 3</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pesach/Passover (Judaism) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Fluoride varnish-Public Health for JK, SK, grade 1 – portable 6 </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Student Council Meeting </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 08, 2026 — Day 4</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pesach/Passover (Judaism) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/10192c42-3ac0-4e6d-9a4e-4ad26fa033ce" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 05 162540" width="207" height="82" style="width:207px;height:82px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Little Caesars Pizza Delivery at first nutrition break </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 09, 2026 — Day 5</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pesach/Passover (Judaism);</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holy Thursday (Christianity/Eastern) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Leadership Team Meeting at First break </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Running & Reading Club after school </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 10, 2026 — Day 1</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holy Friday (Christianity/Orthodox) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4ed78d2f-48ac-46a1-9459-385511a5b73c" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 05 162825" width="154" height="157" style="width:154px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Polson Pride Friday! </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Welcome Katharine St. Clair LDSB Learning Partner</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Lunch is Ready delivery at second nutrition break </span></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Wednesday, April 15</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> SAC Family Glow Dance! </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Wednesday, April 15-Thursday, April 16</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Scholastic Book Fair</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Friday April 17</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> PA Day -No Classes</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></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"><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>

2026-04-05 21:04:01.771 +0000 UTC

Polson Family Update: March 29, 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Polson Family Update: March 29, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/82eef595-e2e7-4103-b6fc-d7bfc5dfdcd6" alt="IMG 0035" 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;">What’s Happening at Polson!</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s been a chilly start to spring! Thank you to our school advisory council for the plentiful supply of mittens, hats & neckwarmers for students who have needed them.  We hope you are able to join us at our parent council meeting on Tuesday, March 31</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">st</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! As we look ahead to the long weekend, we wish you a happy Passover & Easter to all who celebrate!</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/04594bc0-f578-4397-a1f8-641bb1a2b292" alt="scholastic book fair clipart 1" width="318" height="159" style="width:318px;height:159px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Next month, Polson will once again be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair! Roughly 1/3 of the proceeds come back into classrooms through Scholastic credits. These credits are used to make purchases from the Scholastic Catalogue such as additional math tools, games to strengthen literacy skills, organizational tools, reference materials for desks, self-regulation tools, and of course books to fill our classroom libraries!</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The book fair cannot run without the help of volunteers to work the cash. If you have time and are wiling to help out, please contact Mme Underhill at underhillw@limestone.on.ca. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday April 15</strong></b></i><i><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic">th</strong></sup></b></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and Thursday April 16</strong></b></i><i><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic">th</strong></sup></b></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 9am-11am, and 11:40am-1pm. Volunteers are required to have a CPIC with a vulnerable screener check.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, this year we will once again be doing a book trade</strong></b></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! This was a big hit last year. If you have gently used children's books at home that you are willing to part with, please send them to school and we will provide them for other students to take home during the book fair, free of charge!</em></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e6b719c7-eeec-4ace-aea5-5c6ec7dfaef8" alt="IMG 0036" 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 Ms. Van Galen & Ms. Simkins' class learned about Down Syndrome and celebrating our differences on Lots of Socks Day.</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;">Staffing Updates</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff and students said farewell to head caretaker, Mr. Tom Breeden, on Friday.  “Mr. Tom” accepted a position closer to home that begins on Monday, March 30</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.  We will miss him and wish him well at his new school.  As well, Ms. Scott will be going on leave earlier than expected as she awaits the arrival of her new baby.  We will keep you posted as we proceed with the staffing process. </strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76fdef4b-9224-4fd0-addd-c613f9b16dce" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 101452" width="260" height="141" style="width:260px;height:141px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Primary & Junior Provincial Assessments</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3 & 6 students are preparing to write the primary and junior assessments in reading, writing and mathematics later this year.  If you would like to know more about the assessments, please see the links below for upcoming webinars and parent resources.</strong></b></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/primary-division/" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessments: What to Expect</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Video</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bax03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213074877%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ekbZYhYLBCGGD6wXbXdXe3nUlKBD%2FnY0hkKbHySv%2FjA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bax03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading</strong></b></a><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(March 31, 2026, 6:00 PM)</span><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the primary and junior assessments and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bbx03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213329430%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LDYMLxgVJmKfQld0vaALV3y9Gzkdsu1gha3Ov0WC9lA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bbx03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (April 1, 2026, 6:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from EQAO research into assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bcx03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213354256%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WHgRhxaR2okdXKqe5H9%2F9n8RMv7jgfcpEPb31u%2FBUOw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bcx03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Primary Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses primary-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the mathematics component of the primary-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bdx03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213371354%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Bq2tuvz1U%2BDnMnpUUcbHkBmEWJZ8ebRw0W8sc0ILMrw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bdx03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Junior Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses junior-division students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the mathematics component of the junior-division assessment. Participants will hear how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bex03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213387885%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1fdLE5wcOsbqEN5qmfZD8MgoK%2BQWTUxS%2BqoKexCHl0k%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a4bex03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s primary and junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. The session will be approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.</strong></b></i></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804&data=05%7C02%7Cpachecoa%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7Cdf26d5a3b6384c223c0f08de7a353690%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082566213404236%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L0ij3Ob3yQQ9kmLhm%2B77fAlXb%2B5caSlkkQM7FVpleIo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://trk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca/trk/click?ref=zr9uf3m5h_6-fe31_0_0x32a489x03804. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students</strong></b></a><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM)</strong></b><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s primary and junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. The session will be approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.</strong></b></i></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4c5ef971-4e65-4009-88d1-e0cfc6b7fe3f" alt="IMG 0037" 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;">Polson's kindergarten students are improving their early numeracy, literacy and fine motor skills at their learning centres!</span></h2><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"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please be aware that because Friday is a holiday, lunch is Ready delivery this week will be on Thursday, April 2</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">nd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed registering for the spring session that runs </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from April 13 to June 19,2026, please reach out to the school directly.  Students who are already registered do not need to register. </em></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><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This current delivery session ends on Friday, April 10, 2026.</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" dir="ltr"><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><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week’s menu:</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/ff0a9eed-9a71-4bcd-987a-a5a131027448" alt="Caesar Salad 2026 (2)" 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;">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, April 1st 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, Lunch Box 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" dir="ltr"><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" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(128, 100, 162); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March/mars </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Epilepsy Awareness Month </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 30, 2026 — Day 4</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lent (Christianity/Western) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·         Running club practice 8:30 (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·         Welcome Courtney, FDK -placements student!</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, March 31, 2026 — Day 5</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lent (Christianity/Western); National Indigenous Languages Day / Int’l Transgender Day of Visibility </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       Queen’s Sports Buddies – second recesses – Last one! </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·       SAC Meeting - 6pm virtual & in person</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(218, 232, 248); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April/ avril</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 01, 2026 —Day 1</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Lent (Christianity/Western)</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pesach/Passover (Judaism) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><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</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     Subway Delivery at first recess </span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 02, 2026— Day 2</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">World Autism Day</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lent (Christianity/Western)</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pesach/Passover (Judaism);  </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holy Thursday (Christianity/Western) </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d190494e-d34e-4384-8cbe-fd3c32ea9ac5" alt="World Autism Awareness Day 810x554" width="187" height="128" style="width:187px;height:128px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><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;">Tie Dye Day Spirit Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in support of World Autism Day! Wear Tie Dye patterns or bright colours today!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     Running Club Practice – 8:30 am (weather dependent) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     Lunch is Ready Delivery at second recess </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/5ff5e4c2-dfd4-4baf-8a61-031641ff5274" alt="download" width="163" height="140" style="width:163px;height:140px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·     Running & Reading Club after school</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 03, 2026 — (Schools Closed); Pesach/Passover (Judaism) </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Good Friday  (Western Christianity) </span></h2></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No Classes </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/bf729146-fcc1-405f-98db-24211bc6147f" alt="happy easter and passover hand lettering text with eggs flowers and leaves flat modern illustration free vector" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAVE THE DATES:</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Monday, April 6th - Schools Closed; Easter Monday (Western Christianity; Pesach/Passover (Judaism)</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Tuesday, April 7</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Fluoride varnish-(Public Health) JK, SK, grade 1</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Wednesday, April 15</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> SAC Family Dance!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Wednesday, April 15-Thursday, April 16</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Scholastic Book Fair</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Friday April 17</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> PA Day -No Classes</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·      Wednesday, April 22nd -Earth Day -Blue & Green Spirit Day & Pitch In Clean-up</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3cd8bc60-c6d4-428e-a253-bb841c548906" alt="2026 02 25 Harmful Substances Newsletter Insert Elementary (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/570c6bf8-5e4a-45a7-be2a-750c40f9c236" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p>

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Message 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

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

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

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.