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The Simcoe Star - March 9th to 13th

<img src="/images/7a8c34fe-b7c8-4fcf-95f7-cec9d847b18f" alt="Simcoe Star" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/3224d480-9909-4159-81b2-e70ead82f2e4" alt="March Break2026 Slider FR 2" width="554" height="192" style="width:554px;height:192px;display:inline-block">Dear Simcoe Star Families,March is here, Simcoe Stars! We are beginning to see signs of longer days and brighter mornings. March always brings a sense of fresh energy and new beginnings in our classrooms, and we are so proud of the incredible learning, resilience, and kindness our students continue to show each day.A reminder that Spring Break runs from March 16th to 20th, and the school will be closed during that week. We hope our families enjoy a safe, restful, and well-deserved break together!We would also like to send a huge congratulations to two of our talented Simcoe Stars: Abel, who earned 1st place at the chess tournament last week, and Omar, who proudly captured 3rd place! What an outstanding accomplishment - we are so proud of your focus, strategy, and perseverance. Way to shine! Thanks to Mr. Niedbala for coaching and Ms. Sam for supervising!<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> Monday, March 9th: (Day 4)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Kanyen'kéha and Anishinaabemowin language classes are ongoing this week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Girls Inc. after school</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Kingston Bright Futures Tutoring for Grades 6-8 from 3:00-4:00pm</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Spirit Day! Wear blue, yellow, or any JG Simcoe PS gear. You can buy Simcoe swag here: <a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/" class="editor-link">https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/</a></li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Tuesday March 10th: (Day 5)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">YMCA Group for Grade 3 and 4 students after school from 3:00-5:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Wednesday, March 11th: (Day 1)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 7 Off-Property Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Girls Inc. after school (off-site)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Running and Reading after school from 3:00-4:50pm</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Thursday, March 12th: (Day 2)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Choir at afternoon recess</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 8 Off-Property Day</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Girls Inc. after school</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Kingston Bright Futures Tutoring for Grades 2-5 from 3:00-4:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Friday, March 13th: (Day 3)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Dance Club at afternoon recess</li></ul></li></ul>UPCOMING DATES OF SIGNIFICANCE <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March 23rd:</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Term 2 Individualized Education Plans Sent Home</li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">March 25th:</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Kindergarten and Grade 1/2 Indigenous Puppet Show </li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">March 26th:</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">March 27th:</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Kingston Symphony Trip for Grade 3/4 Classes</li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">April 3rd:</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Good Friday - No School</li></ul></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">April 6th:</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Easter Monday - No School</li></ul></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">April 17th:</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">PD Day - No School</li></ul></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">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">**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="3" class="editor-listitem">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="4" class="editor-listitem">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"> Kindergarten registration is now open! <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">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">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">THE IMPORTANCE OF ARRIVING ON TIME AND STAYING ALL DAY<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">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">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">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/3cf23326-0c91-4e72-8955-67ade4d4ba09" alt="a844ace9 4949 40e5 8910 7e58fe31d956" width="352" height="272" style="width:352px;height:272px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> Let us know if you would like your student added to our list to receive free lunches. Thanks!</li></ul>SO THANKFUL TO PLAY! CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION!<img src="/images/621d522a-df2f-4e93-9c85-1d4903751fc3" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 22 151844" width="363" height="306" style="width:363px;height:306px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">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">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"> 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">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">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">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"> 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">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan (<a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" class="editor-link">www.insuremykids.com</a>).</li></ul> ALLERGEN AND SCENT AWARENESS<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">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">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">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">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">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">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"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" class="editor-link">https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification</a></li></ul>INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS<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">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/1901e912-3eb6-420e-bdb6-e116a478c9db" alt="1f320428 5432 4be0 9fc9 e2d6c6db5a14" width="389" height="487" style="width:389px;height:487px;display:inline-block"><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/03fc181f-d961-4732-a22b-f4b4faa4788d" alt="Image (4)" width="385" height="481" style="width:385px;height:481px;display:inline-block">COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES<img src="/images/8373ca4e-cb07-444b-b5a1-7f6492be3b40" alt="Infant Programs Mar" width="425" height="329" style="width:425px;height:329px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/173642ad-9c85-4c53-b520-38a1adc0638c" alt="Baby Groups Mar" width="455" height="589" style="width:455px;height:589px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/5bf6c9f6-6621-42b2-a884-cb45701cc7be" alt="Early ON Mar" width="422" height="326" style="width:422px;height:326px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b696ba13-e32d-4881-abe0-0a075e6dc107" alt="2b660f5d e0f2 409c 8954 1c9dcb9ba222" width="356" height="445" style="width:356px;height:445px;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/1d5ac99c-394b-425e-942e-1134cd9b2066" alt="thumbnail Image" width="369" height="480" style="width:369px;height:480px;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">

2026-03-08 19:26:49.384 +0000 UTC

The Simcoe Star - March 2nd to 6th

<img src="/images/7a8c34fe-b7c8-4fcf-95f7-cec9d847b18f" alt="Simcoe Star" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/acfff586-6b7c-43b8-b8ee-165077fc2184" alt="istockphoto 643727286 612x612" width="319" height="319" style="width:319px;height:319px;display:inline-block">Dear Simcoe Star Families,Welcome, March! We can’t believe how quickly February flew by. A reminder to our Grade 8 families that graduation photos will take place on Monday, March 2nd — we can’t wait to see our grads shine! March Break runs from March 16th to 20th, and we hope families enjoy a well-deserved rest. We also want to celebrate the incredible Indigenous Mid-Winter Celebration last week — students had an amazing time trying the wooden skis, roasting marshmallows, and engaging in meaningful cultural learning. What a special experience for our Simcoe Stars! ✨<img src="/images/d1aca1ea-f8a7-4932-85ca-a64e98f8681f" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 27 192806" width="363" height="513" style="width:363px;height:513px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> Monday, March 2nd: (Day 4)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Kanyen'kéha and Anishinaabemowin language classes are ongoing this week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 8 Graduation Photos</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Girls Inc. after school</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Kingston Bright Futures Tutoring for Grades 6-8 from 3:00-4:00pm</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Spirit Day! Wear blue, yellow, or any JG Simcoe PS gear. You can buy Simcoe swag here: <a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/" class="editor-link">https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/</a></li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Tuesday March 3rd: (Day 5)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">YMCA Group for Grade 3 and 4 students after school from 3:00-5:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Wednesday, March 4th: (Day 1)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 7 Off-Property Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Girls Inc. after school (off-site)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Running and Reading after school from 3:00-4:50pm</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Thursday, March 5th: (Day 2)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Chess Tournament at Winston Churchill PS</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Choir at afternoon recess</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Grade 8 Off-Property Day</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Girls Inc. after school</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Kingston Bright Futures Tutoring for Grades 2-5 from 3:00-4:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Friday, March 6th: (Day 3)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Dance Club at afternoon recess</li></ul></li></ul>UPCOMING DATES OF SIGNIFICANCE <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March 16th to 20th:</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March Break</li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">March 25th:</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Kindergarten and Grade 1/2 Indigenous Puppet Show </li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">March 26th:</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">March 27th:</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Kingston Symphony Trip for Grade 3/4 Classes</li></ul></li></ul>WELCOME TO JG SIMCOE PS!<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Please give a warm welcome to Mr. Bambrick who will be taking on one of our Grade 5/6 teaching positions. Mr. Bambrick is a well-known face in the Simcoe hallways, and he is eager to work with our Simcoe Stars for the rest of the school year! His first official day will be on Thursday :)</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">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">**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="3" class="editor-listitem">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="4" class="editor-listitem">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"> Kindergarten registration is now open! <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">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">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">THE IMPORTANCE OF ARRIVING ON TIME AND STAYING ALL DAY<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">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">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">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/c9b0332d-daa2-4cde-8e38-1bff9792ac9e" alt="Ranch Wrap 3 options 2026" width="379" height="293" style="width:379px;height:293px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> Let us know if you would like your student added to our list to receive free lunches. Thanks!</li></ul>SO THANKFUL TO PLAY! CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION!<img src="/images/621d522a-df2f-4e93-9c85-1d4903751fc3" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 22 151844" width="363" height="306" style="width:363px;height:306px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">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">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"> 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">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">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">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"> 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">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan (<a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" class="editor-link">www.insuremykids.com</a>).</li></ul> ALLERGEN AND SCENT AWARENESS<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">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">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">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">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">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">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"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" class="editor-link">https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification</a></li></ul>INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS<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"> 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 Lynda at <a href="mailto:susan.peters@kncln.ca" title="mailto:susan.peters@kncln.ca" class="editor-link">susan.peters@kncln.ca</a>. | 1(613) 544-306</li></ul><img src="/images/abcd5f25-594a-4501-a29e-f252d385df82" alt="IMG 8841" width="360" height="526" style="width:360px;height:526px;display:inline-block"><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/be1b75c0-149e-4134-8478-eab18f93b8ef" alt="7813800420343806810" width="376" height="632" style="width:376px;height:632px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Our students have already had the chance to learn a bit about lacrosse this year. The YMCA is now offering a great opportunity to play on Saturdays this month :)</li></ul><img src="/images/f6bb8120-14a2-4b4e-94ac-08c7dd39611b" alt="IMG 9043" width="372" height="465" style="width:372px;height:465px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/66dc352d-0b60-483d-b873-18397288e35d" alt="IMG 9044" width="361" height="451" style="width:361px;height:451px;display:inline-block">COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES<img src="/images/8373ca4e-cb07-444b-b5a1-7f6492be3b40" alt="Infant Programs Mar" width="425" height="329" style="width:425px;height:329px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/173642ad-9c85-4c53-b520-38a1adc0638c" alt="Baby Groups Mar" width="455" height="589" style="width:455px;height:589px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/5bf6c9f6-6621-42b2-a884-cb45701cc7be" alt="Early ON Mar" width="422" height="326" style="width:422px;height:326px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b696ba13-e32d-4881-abe0-0a075e6dc107" alt="2b660f5d e0f2 409c 8954 1c9dcb9ba222" width="356" height="445" style="width:356px;height:445px;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/1d5ac99c-394b-425e-942e-1134cd9b2066" alt="thumbnail Image" width="369" height="480" style="width:369px;height:480px;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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The Simcoe Star - Feb. 23rd to 27th

<img src="/images/7a8c34fe-b7c8-4fcf-95f7-cec9d847b18f" alt="Simcoe Star" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Dear Simcoe Star Families,It’s hard to believe that February is already coming to a close! This month has been filled with wonderful learning, positive energy, and so many moments that have made us proud of our students and staff. Thank you for your continued support in making our school such a caring, engaged, and vibrant community.<img src="/images/7fcc517c-2328-47cf-850a-bb471132374f" alt="image asset" width="348" height="348" style="width:348px;height:348px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/06b90439-0e59-4e7a-9648-04ee3e17a639" alt="images (50)" width="383" height="255" style="width:383px;height:255px;display:inline-block">THIS WEEK<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> Monday, February 23rd: (Day 4)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Kanyen'kéha and Anishinaabemowin language classes are ongoing this week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Girls Inc. after school</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Grand Theatre Trip for some classes</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Kingston Bright Futures Tutoring for Grades 6-8 from 3:00-4:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Tuesday, February 24th: (Day 5)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">YMCA Group for Grade 3 and 4 students after school from 3:00-5:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Wednesday, February 25th: (Day 1)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 7 Off-Property Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Girls Inc. after school (off-site)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">PINK SHIRT DAY!!</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Running and Reading after school from 3:00-4:50pm</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Thursday, February 26th: (Day 2)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Indigenous Mid-Winter Celebration at JG! Dress in warm outdoor gear :)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Choir at afternoon recess</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Grade 8 Off-Property Day</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Girls Inc. after school</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Kingston Bright Futures Tutoring for Grades 2-5 from 3:00-4:00pm</li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Friday, February 27th: (Day 3)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Spirit Day: Hat Day!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Dance Club at afternoon recess</li></ul></li></ul>UPCOMING DATES OF SIGNIFICANCE <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March 2nd: </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 8 Graduation Picture Day</li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">March 16th to 20th:</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March Break</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">March 25th:</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Kindergarten and Grade 1/2 Indigenous Puppet Show </li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">March 27th:</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Kingston Symphony Trip for Grade 3/4 Classes</li></ul></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">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">**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="3" class="editor-listitem">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="4" class="editor-listitem">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"> Kindergarten registration is now open! <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">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">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">THE IMPORTANCE OF ARRIVING ON TIME AND STAYING ALL DAY<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">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">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">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<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> Let us know if you would like your student added to our list to receive free lunches. Thanks!</li></ul><img src="/images/7c30435e-cb38-400c-8ff0-b6249a524b74" alt="944bee3f 253f 41ec 909c ef93726ac5ca" width="459" height="355" style="width:459px;height:355px;display:inline-block">SO THANKFUL TO PLAY! CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION!<img src="/images/621d522a-df2f-4e93-9c85-1d4903751fc3" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 22 151844" width="363" height="306" style="width:363px;height:306px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">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">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"> 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">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">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">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"> 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">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan (<a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" class="editor-link">www.insuremykids.com</a>).</li></ul> ALLERGEN AND SCENT AWARENESS<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">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">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">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">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">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">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"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" class="editor-link">https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification</a></li></ul>INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS<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"> 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 Lynda at <a href="mailto:susan.peters@kncln.ca" title="mailto:susan.peters@kncln.ca" class="editor-link">susan.peters@kncln.ca</a>. | 1(613) 544-306</li></ul><img src="/images/abcd5f25-594a-4501-a29e-f252d385df82" alt="IMG 8841" width="360" height="526" style="width:360px;height:526px;display:inline-block"><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/be1b75c0-149e-4134-8478-eab18f93b8ef" alt="7813800420343806810" width="376" height="632" style="width:376px;height:632px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Our students have already had the chance to learn a bit about lacrosse this year. The YMCA is now offering a great opportunity to play on Saturdays this month :)</li></ul><img src="/images/bb05f006-3b14-4f37-a269-5731cc9990b8" alt="IMG 8933" width="387" height="484" style="width:387px;height:484px;display:inline-block">COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES<img src="/images/b696ba13-e32d-4881-abe0-0a075e6dc107" alt="2b660f5d e0f2 409c 8954 1c9dcb9ba222" width="356" height="445" style="width:356px;height:445px;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/22de4fe0-f564-4c7d-b466-9f47dc70211b" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 03 184220" width="347" height="285" style="width:347px;height:285px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/0050d5d4-0256-4717-8fd3-99a827550929" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 01 163042" width="435" height="330" style="width:435px;height:330px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/f5937042-5371-4afb-a6be-cba0b8ccd220" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 01 163137" width="406" height="306" style="width:406px;height:306px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d967fadf-8e36-4a4e-861f-0947ad8c355b" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 01 163155" width="433" height="350" style="width:433px;height:350px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/cad758ae-66e4-4ea4-ad9c-83e545b11d45" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 01 163208" width="451" height="344" style="width:451px;height:344px;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/1d5ac99c-394b-425e-942e-1134cd9b2066" alt="thumbnail Image" width="369" height="480" style="width:369px;height:480px;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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About Our School

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.