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The Simcoe Star - April 13th to 16th

<img src="/images/82bbafe3-0cdc-4166-9fda-f6d61e6fc65e" alt="Simcoe Star" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/8eccc86b-d65c-4752-b813-d711c06a1635" alt="Curriculum Night Flyer" width="463" height="328" style="width:463px;height:328px;display:inline-block">Dear Simcoe Star Families,Thank you to everyone for supporting our Grade 8 Graduation Fundraiser Pizza Day - your support helps make this special milestone even more memorable for our graduating students! We’re also happy to share that our junior and intermediate students who participated in Special Olympics last Friday had a wonderful day filled with inclusion, engagement, and fun. You’re invited to our Curriculum Night on April 16th from 3:00–5:00 PM: “Math, Meatballs, and A Side of Literacy!” Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon where you’ll enjoy a free pasta dinner, explore what your child is learning in math and literacy, and connect with a variety of community booths. We look forward to welcoming all of our Simcoe Star families for this special event! Dinner will consist of pasta, meatballs, garlic bread, veggies, and Rice Krispie squares!A reminder that there is no school this Friday due to a PA Day. We hope everyone enjoys a restful and enjoyable long weekend! THIS WEEK:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Monday, April 13th: (Day 2)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Girls Inc. after school</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Spirit Day! Wear blue, yellow, or any JG Simcoe PS gear. You can buy Simcoe swag here: <a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/" title="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/" class="editor-link">https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/</a></li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Tuesday April 14th: (Day 3)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">YMCA Group for Grade 3 and 4 students after school from 3:00-5:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wednesday, April 15th: (Day 4)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 7 Off-Property Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Girls Inc. after school (off-site)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Running and Reading after school from 3:00-4:50pm</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thursday, April 16th: (Day 5)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Curriculum Night from 3:00 to 5:00 (Math, Meatballs, and a Side of Literacy!) - FREE DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED (pasta, meatballs, garlic bread, veggies, Rice Krispie squares, etc.)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Choir at afternoon recess</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 Off-Property Day</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Girls Inc. after school</li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Friday, April 17th: (Day 1)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">PA Day - No School</li></ul></li></ul>UPCOMING DATES OF SIGNIFICANCE<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 24th:</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 4 SIS Trip for Indigenous Students</li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 27th:</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Special Olympics</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 30th:</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 5-8 SIS Trip for Indigenous Students</li></ul></li></ul>DEALING WITH TRAUMATIC EVENTS:<img src="/images/12bd4e3e-6c4e-4c92-a2e9-472b9bcb87b0" alt="images (68)" width="244" height="244" style="width:244px;height:244px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources: </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link">By Your Side</a> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link">Maltby Centre</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link">One Stop Talk</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link">Kids Help Phone</a> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link">2-1-1 Ontario</a></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"> If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</li></ul>GRAD PHOTO POP-UP FOR THOSE WHO MISSED GRADUATION PHOTOS AT OUR SITE:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Edge Imaging's Pop-Up Kingston grad photography event is happening soon, so sign up today! Capture 10 poses in a sash and gown (provided), including a variety of backgrounds. Receive your photo proof with codes directly mailed to home to purchase your photos. All photos include Premium Retouching. Sit fee is $40 to be photographed. Feel free to bring a prop!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Dates: April 11th & April 18th, 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Location: Queen's Edge Imaging Portrait Studio (across from the AMS Media Centre)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Address: 87 Union St. John Deutsch University Centre, 2nd Floor (Room 231), Kingston, ON</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Note: If the school has already approved the composite or sub mitted their yearbook, there could be a chance that we are unable to add you in.</li></ul>STUDENT PICK-UP AND DROP OFF AND BUS ZONE SAFETY:<img src="/images/4654d22c-898e-40cf-ba6d-86ccb8bc48f8" alt="d4fe364b 9942 4bdc b501 1e5b2c1a14f8" width="417" height="540" style="width:417px;height:540px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Please only park on the school side of the street. Bus drivers are having difficulty getting down the road when cars are parked on both sides. That side is a No Parking zone. Thank you!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Our parking spaces are VERY limited. For ease of drop off and pick up, we would encourage you to do so on Drennan Street. There is a crossing guard to ensure student safety, and using this street will eliminate congestion in front of the school</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">**Important**: We have designated bus and student loading zones. Please do not park between the pylons so we can safely load/unload our students into vehicles and onto buses</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">To ensure student safety and ease of flow, please wait on the main sidewalk along the road when picking up Grade 1/2 students from the kindergarten area. This will allow our kinder team to better hand-off our kindergarten students in a safe and calm fashion</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Thanks for keeping our students safe!</li></ul>KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:<img src="/images/a75020cc-585f-4c0b-b6a0-e1982df3cc8b" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 25 160711" width="327" height="414" style="width:327px;height:414px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6e62471c-339f-46d8-9a69-98ad9649e0fa" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 15 195103" width="432" height="323" style="width:432px;height:323px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"> Kindergarten registration is now open! <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</a> You can also ask at the office for a paper registration form :)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Registering early helps us ensure we staff for the correct number of students. Please register ASAP and stay tuned for the kindergarten open house date </li></ul>A NOTE FROM PUBLIC HEALTH:<img src="/images/0f85ebca-19c6-4f45-a5e2-1abd9a3c5e8a" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 18 143350" width="347" height="549" style="width:347px;height:549px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/48446a28-6aed-4caf-847b-59d85efa2b7e" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 18 141908" width="359" height="470" style="width:359px;height:470px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d01a0229-fa3c-4776-909f-f30f2dee3bc7" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 154753" width="387" height="480" style="width:387px;height:480px;display:inline-block">THE IMPORTANCE OF ARRIVING ON TIME AND STAYING ALL DAY<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">At JG Simcoe PS, we believe every student deserves the best chance to reach their full potential - and that starts with great attendance and being on time!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Did you know that missing just 20 minutes of class a day adds up to 100 minutes a week, 400 minutes a month, and over 4000 minutes a year? That’s equal to 66 hours—or 11 full school days of lost learning time!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Did you know that missing 20 school days is the equivalent of missing a month of learning? Let's help set all students up for success by getting them on a good routine :)</li></ul>FOOD SHARING PROJECT:<img src="/images/a827ab08-5245-4d3b-ae27-a9d7cb06e3f4" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 06 112526" width="322" height="320" style="width:322px;height:320px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/e96c9c23-976b-4dea-8e9a-d716ddeec4d9" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 06 112645" width="466" height="686" style="width:466px;height:686px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"> Let us know if you would like your student added to our list to receive free lunches. Thanks!</li></ul>GRADUATION:<img src="/images/bc438b2e-d23c-4b57-bdeb-978a7caf6120" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 22 132007" width="315" height="496" style="width:315px;height:496px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/8a49b417-0625-4064-97db-014ab7a45025" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 22 131832" width="324" height="489" style="width:324px;height:489px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Our Grade 8 graduation will be on Wednesday, June 24th :) We cannot wait to celebrate our graduates!</li></ul>SO THANKFUL TO PLAY! CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION!<img src="/images/6e889793-ad55-41f5-bb95-83fca74ff926" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 06 112812" width="408" height="445" style="width:408px;height:445px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Did you know that our school benefits greatly from Play! Charitable Gaming Association? Through Kingston Play!, we can afford sporting and outdoor equipment, additional craft supplies and books, additional Lexia accounts, and more! We are SO THANKFUL to this community partner for supporting our Simcoe Stars in so, so many ways!</li></ul>SMOKING AND VAPING<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Please do not smoke or vape on school property. You must be 20 metres away from school property. We have many staff and students with asthma, other respiratory disorders, and who are medically fragile. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!</li></ul> HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SEXUAL HEALTH<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/policies-procedures" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 325-D</a> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (Form 325-B) five school days before the start of instruction.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered.</li></ul>INSURANCE<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The LDSB requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the <a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan (<a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">www.insuremykids.com</a>).</li></ul> ALLERGEN AND SCENT AWARENESS<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">We have some staff and students alike who get migraines triggered by strong scents. Please avoid wearing perfume and cologne and using strong scented laundry detergent. Thank you!</li></ul> LICE CHECKS<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Note: We have heard of active cases of head lice amongst students - please check students thoroughly and reach out if you need support.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Head lice are common among school-aged children, and early detection and treatment help prevent them from spreading to others. Regularly checking your child’s hair and treating right away avoids unnecessary discomfort. </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">By working together as a school community, we can keep everyone healthy and comfortable. Please reach out to the school if you have any questions or need assistance.</li></ul> INDIGENOUS SELF-IDENTIFICATION<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) invites students to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify as Indigenous. Elementary and secondary students with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry can self-identify.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification</a></li></ul>INDIGENOUS NEWS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Language Class Update: Anishinaabemowin programming will be paused as the Indigenous Team hires a new teacher. Ashley, our current Anishinaabemowin teacher, has begun her maternity leave earlier than expected as she welcomes a new baby into the world. We are very excited for Ashley and wish her all the best during this special time.</li></ul><img src="/images/66c78cf0-236a-4238-84e9-2b51bbad2852" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 12 155936" width="475" height="213" style="width:475px;height:213px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/92e921f2-a224-47dd-a738-281154febde6" alt="Ind21" width="403" height="227" style="width:403px;height:227px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Akwe:kon is for Indigenous youth aged 7-12 and provides a space where our youth can feel safe to be themselves and accepted for the wonderful little humans they are. Join us!  Questions? Contact Dakota Oliver at dakota.oliver@kncln.ca. 1(613) 544-306</li></ul><img src="/images/79887de6-4e58-478e-9554-bb11bbcaf29f" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 15 194103" width="384" height="486" style="width:384px;height:486px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/26226465-ac57-4071-b04e-50fc1976a2f2" alt="pro l COU629n" width="453" height="381" style="width:453px;height:381px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/38c2a077-684f-4ce3-8a2e-784c34688778" alt="pro Arlx BPUj" width="395" height="494" style="width:395px;height:494px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/36b3f256-7095-48db-b86c-2a2a139b0645" alt="IMG 9655" width="392" height="490" style="width:392px;height:490px;display:inline-block">COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES<img src="/images/1581c689-ecde-470a-827a-9b896f7cfcad" alt="IMG 9770" width="445" height="373" style="width:445px;height:373px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/f82b0a9f-0f2c-4c28-b4df-be65364cb552" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 06 103203" width="442" height="636" style="width:442px;height:636px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/118fa8ea-d926-4fae-a507-3fcd842bd79c" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 31 114207" width="434" height="565" style="width:434px;height:565px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/094f79a3-ccbe-41dd-9ecb-e46f329ebab2" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152517" width="399" height="520" style="width:399px;height:520px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2f04c97f-10ae-48e8-9157-08d21fbcadee" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152539" width="413" height="545" style="width:413px;height:545px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/bbd3c461-1ee7-438b-b02b-c2600709bf2b" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152558" width="420" height="575" style="width:420px;height:575px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4aeb63bd-b93b-4ca9-aa19-01e63d6597b2" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152620" width="415" height="536" style="width:415px;height:536px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/046148de-5871-4cd4-bef1-c29564a34a32" alt="2" width="500" height="386" style="width:500px;height:386px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b66549ef-7da6-4717-82a5-00b90834a2b9" alt="1" width="499" height="386" style="width:499px;height:386px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/f44db1f1-d184-4100-8fa9-5270ce113825" alt="Malby Visits April" width="505" height="424" style="width:505px;height:424px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/584f90f0-43a8-4e0d-a9df-c22a0d33d300" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 24 122554" width="413" height="545" style="width:413px;height:545px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6c313eac-b104-4d21-9661-50e54ac27a4a" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 25 144022" width="350" height="420" style="width:350px;height:420px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2664a80d-14ff-4c64-8154-02e72cf217af" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 03 184315" width="357" height="480" style="width:357px;height:480px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/f56c65af-2924-4eb1-831c-98063c9ca694" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 03 184242" width="345" height="441" style="width:345px;height:441px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/c3d1208c-72c1-4cef-a2e2-4b3e715da922" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 11 120438" width="340" height="446" style="width:340px;height:446px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/ab3aa440-101a-4c60-a478-d7bd7d31df01" alt="thumbnail image0" width="355" height="460" style="width:355px;height:460px;display:inline-block">

2026-04-12 20:05:26.602 +0000 UTC

The Simcoe Star - April 7th to 10th

<img src="/images/82bbafe3-0cdc-4166-9fda-f6d61e6fc65e" alt="Simcoe Star" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/0e6ddf4d-2ef7-4517-80e3-c5d7946a3008" alt="frame 8e53a40e 8856 4749 97f7 81a4f03ed71f" width="360" height="274" style="width:360px;height:274px;display:inline-block">Dear Simcoe Star Families,We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. Wishing a Happy Easter to all those celebrating! We are looking forward to sunshine and warmer temperatures this week - spring is definitely in the air.We also want to share an exciting community opportunity: the “Soups to Seeds” event will take place on Wednesday, April 8th from 4:00–6:00 PM at Kingston Secondary School. Free transportation will be provided from our school. Families who attend will enjoy a free soup dinner, receive seedlings, and take home a free 3D-printed flowerpot - perfect for growing plants indoors, even in smaller spaces. We hope many of you can join! 🌱Please sign up at the office or email jgsim@limestone.on.ca to let us know you will be attending.THIS WEEK:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Tuesday April 7th: (Day 3)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">YMCA Group for Grade 3 and 4 students after school from 3:00-5:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wednesday, April 8th: (Day 4)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Seed to Soup Event at KSS (see flyer below; sign up at the JG Simcoe PS office or email jgsim@limestone.on.ca)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 7 Off-Property Day</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Girls Inc. after school (off-site)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Running and Reading after school from 3:00-4:50pm</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thursday, April 9th: (Day 5)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Choir at afternoon recess</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 Off-Property Day</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Girls Inc. after school</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Friday, April 10th: (Day 1)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 6 to 8 Special Olympics (Champions in Motion) at Queen's University </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Dance Club at afternoon recess</li></ul></li></ul>UPCOMING DATES OF SIGNIFICANCE<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 16th:</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Curriculum Night from 3:00 to 5:00 (Math, Meatballs, and a Side of Literacy!) - FREE DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED</li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 17th:</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">PD Day - No School</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 24th:</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 4 SIS Trip for Indigenous Students</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 30th:</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 5-8 SIS Trip for Indigenous Students</li></ul></li></ul>DEALING WITH TRAUMATIC EVENTS:<img src="/images/12bd4e3e-6c4e-4c92-a2e9-472b9bcb87b0" alt="images (68)" width="244" height="244" style="width:244px;height:244px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources: </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link">By Your Side</a> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link">Maltby Centre</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link">One Stop Talk</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link">Kids Help Phone</a> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link">2-1-1 Ontario</a></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"> If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</li></ul>CURRICULUM NIGHT:<img src="/images/8eccc86b-d65c-4752-b813-d711c06a1635" alt="Curriculum Night Flyer" width="577" height="408" style="width:577px;height:408px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">You’re invited to our Curriculum Night on April 16th from 3:00–5:00 PM: “Math, Meatballs, and A Side of Literacy!” Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon where you’ll enjoy a free pasta dinner, explore what your child is learning in math and literacy, and connect with a variety of community booths. We look forward to welcoming all of our Simcoe Star families for this special event!</li></ul>SEED TO SOUP EVENT AT KSS WITH FREE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL:<img src="/images/d3fe62bc-2215-4fd7-bb07-ecde6363bacf" alt="Seeds to Soup" width="511" height="361" style="width:511px;height:361px;display:inline-block">GRAD PHOTO POP-UP FOR THOSE WHO MISSED GRADUATION PHOTOS AT OUR SITE:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Edge Imaging's Pop-Up Kingston grad photography event is happening soon, so sign up today! Capture 10 poses in a sash and gown (provided), including a variety of backgrounds. Receive your photo proof with codes directly mailed to home to purchase your photos. All photos include Premium Retouching. Sit fee is $40 to be photographed. Feel free to bring a prop!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Dates: April 11th & April 18th, 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Location: Queen's Edge Imaging Portrait Studio (across from the AMS Media Centre)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Address: 87 Union St. John Deutsch University Centre, 2nd Floor (Room 231), Kingston, ON</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Note: If the school has already approved the composite or sub mitted their yearbook, there could be a chance that we are unable to add you in.</li></ul>STUDENT PICK-UP AND DROP OFF AND BUS ZONE SAFETY:<img src="/images/4654d22c-898e-40cf-ba6d-86ccb8bc48f8" alt="d4fe364b 9942 4bdc b501 1e5b2c1a14f8" width="417" height="540" style="width:417px;height:540px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Please only park on the school side of the street. Bus drivers are having difficulty getting down the road when cars are parked on both sides. That side is a No Parking zone. Thank you!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Our parking spaces are VERY limited. For ease of drop off and pick up, we would encourage you to do so on Drennan Street. There is a crossing guard to ensure student safety, and using this street will eliminate congestion in front of the school</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">**Important**: We have designated bus and student loading zones. Please do not park between the pylons so we can safely load/unload our students into vehicles and onto buses</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">To ensure student safety and ease of flow, please wait on the main sidewalk along the road when picking up Grade 1/2 students from the kindergarten area. This will allow our kinder team to better hand-off our kindergarten students in a safe and calm fashion</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Thanks for keeping our students safe!</li></ul>KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:<img src="/images/a75020cc-585f-4c0b-b6a0-e1982df3cc8b" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 25 160711" width="327" height="414" style="width:327px;height:414px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6e62471c-339f-46d8-9a69-98ad9649e0fa" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 15 195103" width="432" height="323" style="width:432px;height:323px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"> Kindergarten registration is now open! <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</a>. You can also ask at the office for a paper registration form :)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Registering early helps us ensure we staff for the correct number of students. Please register ASAP and stay tuned for the kindergarten open house date </li></ul>A NOTE FROM PUBLIC HEALTH:<img src="/images/0f85ebca-19c6-4f45-a5e2-1abd9a3c5e8a" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 18 143350" width="347" height="549" style="width:347px;height:549px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/48446a28-6aed-4caf-847b-59d85efa2b7e" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 18 141908" width="359" height="470" style="width:359px;height:470px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d01a0229-fa3c-4776-909f-f30f2dee3bc7" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 154753" width="387" height="480" style="width:387px;height:480px;display:inline-block">THE IMPORTANCE OF ARRIVING ON TIME AND STAYING ALL DAY<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">At JG Simcoe PS, we believe every student deserves the best chance to reach their full potential - and that starts with great attendance and being on time!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Did you know that missing just 20 minutes of class a day adds up to 100 minutes a week, 400 minutes a month, and over 4000 minutes a year? That’s equal to 66 hours—or 11 full school days of lost learning time!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Did you know that missing 20 school days is the equivalent of missing a month of learning? Let's help set all students up for success by getting them on a good routine :)</li></ul>FOOD SHARING PROJECT:<img src="/images/a827ab08-5245-4d3b-ae27-a9d7cb06e3f4" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 06 112526" width="322" height="320" style="width:322px;height:320px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/e96c9c23-976b-4dea-8e9a-d716ddeec4d9" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 06 112645" width="466" height="686" style="width:466px;height:686px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"> Let us know if you would like your student added to our list to receive free lunches. Thanks!</li></ul>GRADUATION:<img src="/images/bc438b2e-d23c-4b57-bdeb-978a7caf6120" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 22 132007" width="315" height="496" style="width:315px;height:496px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/8a49b417-0625-4064-97db-014ab7a45025" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 22 131832" width="324" height="489" style="width:324px;height:489px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Our Grade 8 graduation will be on Wednesday, June 24th :) We cannot wait to celebrate our graduates!</li></ul>SO THANKFUL TO PLAY! CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION!<img src="/images/6e889793-ad55-41f5-bb95-83fca74ff926" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 06 112812" width="408" height="445" style="width:408px;height:445px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Did you know that our school benefits greatly from Play! Charitable Gaming Association? Through Kingston Play!, we can afford sporting and outdoor equipment, additional craft supplies and books, additional Lexia accounts, and more! We are SO THANKFUL to this community partner for supporting our Simcoe Stars in so, so many ways!</li></ul>SMOKING AND VAPING<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Please do not smoke or vape on school property. You must be 20 metres away from school property. We have many staff and students with asthma, other respiratory disorders, and who are medically fragile. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!</li></ul> HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SEXUAL HEALTH<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/policies-procedures" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 325-D</a> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (Form 325-B) five school days before the start of instruction.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered.</li></ul>INSURANCE<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The LDSB requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the <a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan (<a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">www.insuremykids.com</a>).</li></ul> ALLERGEN AND SCENT AWARENESS<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">We have some staff and students alike who get migraines triggered by strong scents. Please avoid wearing perfume and cologne and using strong scented laundry detergent. Thank you!</li></ul> LICE CHECKS<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Note: We have heard of active cases of head lice amongst students - please check students thoroughly and reach out if you need support.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Head lice are common among school-aged children, and early detection and treatment help prevent them from spreading to others. Regularly checking your child’s hair and treating right away avoids unnecessary discomfort. </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">By working together as a school community, we can keep everyone healthy and comfortable. Please reach out to the school if you have any questions or need assistance.</li></ul> INDIGENOUS SELF-IDENTIFICATION<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) invites students to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify as Indigenous. Elementary and secondary students with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry can self-identify.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification</a></li></ul>INDIGENOUS NEWS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Language Class Update: Anishinaabemowin programming will be paused as the Indigenous Team hires a new teacher. Ashley, our current Anishinaabemowin teacher, has begun her maternity leave earlier than expected as she welcomes a new baby into the world. We are very excited for Ashley and wish her all the best during this special time.</li></ul><img src="/images/94204953-f2e4-4c98-b57f-8e83f040e340" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 06 103530" width="443" height="248" style="width:443px;height:248px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/92e921f2-a224-47dd-a738-281154febde6" alt="Ind21" width="403" height="227" style="width:403px;height:227px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Akwe:kon is for Indigenous youth aged 7-12 and provides a space where our youth can feel safe to be themselves and accepted for the wonderful little humans they are. Join us!  Questions? Contact Dakota Oliver at dakota.oliver@kncln.ca. 1(613) 544-306</li></ul><img src="/images/79887de6-4e58-478e-9554-bb11bbcaf29f" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 15 194103" width="384" height="486" style="width:384px;height:486px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/1d54838a-5dc5-4940-ac74-0082ffa4b4c5" alt="IMG 9772" width="390" height="487" style="width:390px;height:487px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/36b3f256-7095-48db-b86c-2a2a139b0645" alt="IMG 9655" width="392" height="490" style="width:392px;height:490px;display:inline-block">COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES<img src="/images/1581c689-ecde-470a-827a-9b896f7cfcad" alt="IMG 9770" width="445" height="373" style="width:445px;height:373px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/f82b0a9f-0f2c-4c28-b4df-be65364cb552" alt="Screenshot 2026 04 06 103203" width="442" height="636" style="width:442px;height:636px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/118fa8ea-d926-4fae-a507-3fcd842bd79c" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 31 114207" width="434" height="565" style="width:434px;height:565px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/094f79a3-ccbe-41dd-9ecb-e46f329ebab2" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152517" width="399" height="520" style="width:399px;height:520px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2f04c97f-10ae-48e8-9157-08d21fbcadee" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152539" width="413" height="545" style="width:413px;height:545px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/bbd3c461-1ee7-438b-b02b-c2600709bf2b" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152558" width="420" height="575" style="width:420px;height:575px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4aeb63bd-b93b-4ca9-aa19-01e63d6597b2" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152620" width="415" height="536" style="width:415px;height:536px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/046148de-5871-4cd4-bef1-c29564a34a32" alt="2" width="500" height="386" style="width:500px;height:386px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b66549ef-7da6-4717-82a5-00b90834a2b9" alt="1" width="499" height="386" style="width:499px;height:386px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/f44db1f1-d184-4100-8fa9-5270ce113825" alt="Malby Visits April" width="505" height="424" style="width:505px;height:424px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/584f90f0-43a8-4e0d-a9df-c22a0d33d300" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 24 122554" width="413" height="545" style="width:413px;height:545px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6c313eac-b104-4d21-9661-50e54ac27a4a" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 25 144022" width="350" height="420" style="width:350px;height:420px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2664a80d-14ff-4c64-8154-02e72cf217af" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 03 184315" width="357" height="480" style="width:357px;height:480px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/f56c65af-2924-4eb1-831c-98063c9ca694" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 03 184242" width="345" height="441" style="width:345px;height:441px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/c3d1208c-72c1-4cef-a2e2-4b3e715da922" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 11 120438" width="340" height="446" style="width:340px;height:446px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/ab3aa440-101a-4c60-a478-d7bd7d31df01" alt="thumbnail image0" width="355" height="460" style="width:355px;height:460px;display:inline-block">

2026-04-06 15:40:29.374 +0000 UTC

The Simcoe Star - March 30th to April 2nd

<img src="/images/82bbafe3-0cdc-4166-9fda-f6d61e6fc65e" alt="Simcoe Star" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/3f0589ad-48af-464e-8b59-a91dd67215fd" alt="images (67)" width="417" height="234" style="width:417px;height:234px;display:inline-block">Dear Simcoe Star Families,We’re so glad to see the sunshine, warmer temperatures, and signs of spring all around us! It’s a great time to be learning and growing together.A quick reminder to families that Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th are holidays, so there will be no school and students will enjoy a well-deserved four-day weekend.As we head into this beautiful season, we encourage everyone to keep up strong attendance habits. Being at school each day helps students stay connected, build routines, and make the most of their learning - especially as we move through an important stretch of the school year.Here’s to a bright and positive April ahead!THIS WEEK:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Monday, March 30th: (Day 4)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Kanyen'kéha and Anishinaabemowin language classes are ongoing this week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Girls Inc. after school</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Kingston Bright Futures Tutoring for Grades 6-8 from 3:00-4:00pm</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Spirit Day! Wear blue, yellow, or any JG Simcoe PS gear. You can buy Simcoe swag here: <a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/" title="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/</a></li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Tuesday March 31st: (Day 5)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">YMCA Group for Grade 3 and 4 students after school from 3:00-5:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wednesday, April 1st: (Day 1)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 7 Off-Property Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Girls Inc. after school (off-site)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Running and Reading after school from 3:00-4:50pm</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thursday, April 2nd: (Day 2)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">World Autism Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Choir at afternoon recess</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 8 Off-Property Day</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Girls Inc. after school</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Kingston Bright Futures Tutoring for Grades 2-5 from 3:00-4:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Friday, April 3rd: </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Good Friday - School is Closed for Easter Weekend</li></ul></li></ul>UPCOMING DATES OF SIGNIFICANCE<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 6th:</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Easter Monday - No School</li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 8th: </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Seed to Soup Event at KSS (see flyer below; sign up at the JG Simcoe PS office)</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 10th:</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Special Olympics (Champions in Motion) at Queen's University</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 16th:</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Curriculum Night from 3:00 to 5:00 (Math, Meatballs, and a Side of Literacy!) - FREE DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED</li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 17th:</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">PD Day - No School</li></ul></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 24th:</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 4 SIS Trip for Indigenous Students</li></ul></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">April 30th:</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 5-8 SIS Trip for Indigenous Students</li></ul></li></ul>DEALING WITH TRAUMATIC EVENTS:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"> In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources: </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link">By Your Side</a> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link">Maltby Centre</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link">One Stop Talk</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link">Kids Help Phone</a> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link">2-1-1 Ontario</a></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"> If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</li></ul>WORLD AUTISM DAY - APRIL 2ND:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">On April 2nd, we are proud to celebrate World Autism Day at JG Simcoe PS! Our World Autism Day flag is hanging brightly in our hallway as a symbol of pride, awareness, and belonging for the many incredible students in our school community who are on the Autism Spectrum. We recognize that neurodiversity is not only important - it is powerful. Our neurodiverse students are creative, insightful, resilient, and truly awesome, and they help make our school a more vibrant and inclusive place each and every day. As Simcoe Stars, we celebrate uniqueness, honour strengths, and remain committed to ensuring every student feels seen, valued, and supported.</li></ul>CURRICULUM NIGHT:<img src="/images/8eccc86b-d65c-4752-b813-d711c06a1635" alt="Curriculum Night Flyer" width="577" height="408" style="width:577px;height:408px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">You’re invited to our Curriculum Night on April 16th from 3:00–5:00 PM: “Math, Meatballs, and A Side of Literacy!” Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon where you’ll enjoy a free pasta dinner, explore what your child is learning in math and literacy, and connect with a variety of community booths. We look forward to welcoming all of our Simcoe Stars families for this special event!</li></ul>SEED TO SOUP EVENT AT KSS WITH FREE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL:<img src="/images/d3fe62bc-2215-4fd7-bb07-ecde6363bacf" alt="Seeds to Soup" width="511" height="361" style="width:511px;height:361px;display:inline-block">GRAD PHOTO POP-UP FOR THOSE WHO MISSED GRADUATION PHOTOS AT OUR SITE:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Edge Imaging's Pop-Up Kingston grad photography event is happening soon, so sign up today! Capture 10 poses in a sash and gown (provided), including a variety of backgrounds. Receive your photo proof with codes directly mailed to home to purchase your photos. All photos include Premium Retouching. Sit fee is $40 to be photographed. Feel free to bring a prop!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Dates: April 11th & April 18th, 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Location: Queen's Edge Imaging Portrait Studio (across from the AMS Media Centre)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Address: 87 Union St. John Deutsch University Centre, 2nd Floor (Room 231), Kingston, ON</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Note: If the school has already approved the composite or sub mitted their yearbook, there could be a chance that we are unable to add you in.</li></ul>STUDENT PICK-UP AND DROP OFF AND BUS ZONE SAFETY:<img src="/images/4654d22c-898e-40cf-ba6d-86ccb8bc48f8" alt="d4fe364b 9942 4bdc b501 1e5b2c1a14f8" width="417" height="540" style="width:417px;height:540px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Please only park on the school side of the street. Bus drivers are having difficulty getting down the road when cars are parked on both sides. That side is a No Parking zone. Thank you!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Our parking spaces are VERY limited. For ease of drop off and pick up, we would encourage you to do so on Drennan Street. There is a crossing guard to ensure student safety, and using this street will eliminate congestion in front of the school</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">**Important**: We have designated bus and student loading zones. Please do not park between the pylons so we can safely load/unload our students into vehicles and onto buses</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">To ensure student safety and ease of flow, please wait on the main sidewalk along the road when picking up Grade 1/2 students from the kindergarten area. This will allow our kinder team to better hand-off our kindergarten students in a safe and calm fashion</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Thanks for keeping our students safe!</li></ul>KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:<img src="/images/a75020cc-585f-4c0b-b6a0-e1982df3cc8b" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 25 160711" width="327" height="414" style="width:327px;height:414px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6e62471c-339f-46d8-9a69-98ad9649e0fa" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 15 195103" width="432" height="323" style="width:432px;height:323px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"> Kindergarten registration is now open! <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</a>. You can also ask at the office for a paper registration form :)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Registering early helps us ensure we staff for the correct number of students. Please register ASAP and stay tuned for the kindergarten open house date </li></ul>A NOTE FROM PUBLIC HEALTH:<img src="/images/0f85ebca-19c6-4f45-a5e2-1abd9a3c5e8a" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 18 143350" width="347" height="549" style="width:347px;height:549px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/48446a28-6aed-4caf-847b-59d85efa2b7e" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 18 141908" width="359" height="470" style="width:359px;height:470px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d01a0229-fa3c-4776-909f-f30f2dee3bc7" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 154753" width="387" height="480" style="width:387px;height:480px;display:inline-block">THE IMPORTANCE OF ARRIVING ON TIME AND STAYING ALL DAY<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">At JG Simcoe PS, we believe every student deserves the best chance to reach their full potential - and that starts with great attendance and being on time!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Did you know that missing just 20 minutes of class a day adds up to 100 minutes a week, 400 minutes a month, and over 4000 minutes a year? That’s equal to 66 hours—or 11 full school days of lost learning time!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Did you know that missing 20 school days is the equivalent of missing a month of learning? Let's help set all students up for success by getting them on a good routine :)</li></ul>THIS THURSDAY'S FREE MENU:<img src="/images/f4002516-8972-44be-a2be-e62c87dd793d" alt="Caesar Salad 2026 (1)" width="370" height="286" style="width:370px;height:286px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"> Let us know if you would like your student added to our list to receive free lunches. Thanks!</li></ul>GRADUATION:<img src="/images/bc438b2e-d23c-4b57-bdeb-978a7caf6120" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 22 132007" width="315" height="496" style="width:315px;height:496px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/8a49b417-0625-4064-97db-014ab7a45025" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 22 131832" width="324" height="489" style="width:324px;height:489px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Our Grade 8 graduation will be on Wednesday, June 24th :) We cannot wait to celebrate our graduates!</li></ul>SO THANKFUL TO PLAY! CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION!<img src="/images/9788f685-ca7e-4244-9cac-4f56ffac948a" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 22 140328" width="355" height="308" style="width:355px;height:308px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Did you know that our school benefits greatly from Play! Charitable Gaming Association? Through Kingston Play!, we can afford sporting and outdoor equipment, additional craft supplies and books, additional Lexia accounts, and more! We are SO THANKFUL to this community partner for supporting our Simcoe Stars in so, so many ways!</li></ul>SMOKING AND VAPING<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Please do not smoke or vape on school property. You must be 20 metres away from school property. We have many staff and students with asthma, other respiratory disorders, and who are medically fragile. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!</li></ul> HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SEXUAL HEALTH<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"> As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/policies-procedures" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Form 325-D</a> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (Form 325-B) five school days before the start of instruction.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered.</li></ul>INSURANCE<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"> The LDSB requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the <a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan (<a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">www.insuremykids.com</a>).</li></ul> ALLERGEN AND SCENT AWARENESS<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">We have some staff and students alike who get migraines triggered by strong scents. Please avoid wearing perfume and cologne and using strong scented laundry detergent. Thank you!</li></ul> LICE CHECKS<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Head lice are common among school-aged children, and early detection and treatment help prevent them from spreading to others. Regularly checking your child’s hair and treating right away avoids unnecessary discomfort. </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">By working together as a school community, we can keep everyone healthy and comfortable. Please reach out to the school if you have any questions or need assistance</li></ul> INDIGENOUS SELF-IDENTIFICATION<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) invites students to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify as Indigenous. Elementary and secondary students with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry can self-identify.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification</a></li></ul>INDIGENOUS NEWS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS <img src="/images/e92bae8f-bb58-4f38-bad0-19de5652774b" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 151521" width="447" height="252" style="width:447px;height:252px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/92e921f2-a224-47dd-a738-281154febde6" alt="Ind21" width="403" height="227" style="width:403px;height:227px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Akwe:kon is for Indigenous youth aged 7-12 and provides a space where our youth can feel safe to be themselves and accepted for the wonderful little humans they are. Join us!  Questions? Contact Dakota Oliver at dakota.oliver@kncln.ca. 1(613) 544-306</li></ul><img src="/images/79887de6-4e58-478e-9554-bb11bbcaf29f" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 15 194103" width="384" height="486" style="width:384px;height:486px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2ab32e0f-a526-43a9-947e-447a04f3c1d2" alt="IMG 9656" width="419" height="542" style="width:419px;height:542px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/36b3f256-7095-48db-b86c-2a2a139b0645" alt="IMG 9655" width="392" height="490" style="width:392px;height:490px;display:inline-block">COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES<img src="/images/118fa8ea-d926-4fae-a507-3fcd842bd79c" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 31 114207" width="434" height="565" style="width:434px;height:565px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/094f79a3-ccbe-41dd-9ecb-e46f329ebab2" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152517" width="399" height="520" style="width:399px;height:520px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2f04c97f-10ae-48e8-9157-08d21fbcadee" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152539" width="413" height="545" style="width:413px;height:545px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/bbd3c461-1ee7-438b-b02b-c2600709bf2b" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152558" width="420" height="575" style="width:420px;height:575px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4aeb63bd-b93b-4ca9-aa19-01e63d6597b2" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 29 152620" width="415" height="536" style="width:415px;height:536px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/046148de-5871-4cd4-bef1-c29564a34a32" alt="2" width="500" height="386" style="width:500px;height:386px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b66549ef-7da6-4717-82a5-00b90834a2b9" alt="1" width="499" height="386" style="width:499px;height:386px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/f44db1f1-d184-4100-8fa9-5270ce113825" alt="Malby Visits April" width="505" height="424" style="width:505px;height:424px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/584f90f0-43a8-4e0d-a9df-c22a0d33d300" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 24 122554" width="413" height="545" style="width:413px;height:545px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6c313eac-b104-4d21-9661-50e54ac27a4a" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 25 144022" width="350" height="420" style="width:350px;height:420px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2664a80d-14ff-4c64-8154-02e72cf217af" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 03 184315" width="357" height="480" style="width:357px;height:480px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/f56c65af-2924-4eb1-831c-98063c9ca694" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 03 184242" width="345" height="441" style="width:345px;height:441px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/c3d1208c-72c1-4cef-a2e2-4b3e715da922" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 11 120438" width="340" height="446" style="width:340px;height:446px;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/bad17647-bd48-4f22-9bb9-16239f59eb25" alt="Screenshot 2025 12 07 211955" width="337" height="433" style="width:337px;height:433px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/ab3aa440-101a-4c60-a478-d7bd7d31df01" alt="thumbnail image0" width="355" height="460" style="width:355px;height:460px;display:inline-block">

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Welcome to J. G. Simcoe Public School, a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school located in Kingston’s north end. Our school opened in 1969 and was named after John Graves Simcoe who was the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada from 1791 to 1796. We are a small school with approximately 200 students and have a very active and supportive School Council. Our school climate is reflective of the Limestone District School Board pillars: Wellness, Collaboration and Innovation. We are committed to supporting our Simcoe Stars, both academically and socially, to achieve at high levels. Our staff offer students a variety of enriching extra-curricular opportunities, such as rugby, baseball, gardening, art club, photography club, comics club, volleyball, basketball, running, track and field. Our school song exemplifies our belief in all students and the importance of never giving up and being who you are!

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Message from the Director - March 5, 2026

Dear Families,With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families:School Year Calendar is ApprovedThe 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 <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" class="editor-link">printable version of the calendar is available on Limestone’s website</a>.Budget SurveyTrustees 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 <a href="https://bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey" class="editor-link">bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey</a> . The survey closes March 23, 2026.Video: Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO HighlightsAs 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.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.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.We are pleased to share a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link">video update with families on Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</a>. This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link">short video</a> provides an overview of Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan and how it guides our shared work to support student learning and well-being.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.Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History CurriculumThe Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.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.Learn more about the updated curriculum on the <a href="https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/" class="editor-link">Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.</a>Become a Homestay and Host an International Student: A Meaningful Experience for You and Your FamilyEach 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 <a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay" class="editor-link">internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</a>.Ministry Resources for Reading and MathThere 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 <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</a>.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.Krishna Burra

2026-03-05 21:30:00.475 +0000 UTC

Limestone District School Board Welcomes 2026–2027 Student Trustees

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.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:<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Audrey Bateman – Rural Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee Bateman: 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!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Victoria McCourt – Indigenous Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee McCourt: 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. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Mathew Katz – Urban Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee Katz: 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.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.<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">

2026-03-04 14:48:09.694 +0000 UTC

Limestone DSB Schools to Participate in Kingston Community Climate Action Fund FoodCycler Project

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.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. <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">Learn more about the project and ways to contribute on the City of Kingston website</a>.

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.