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Posted on 2025-11-09 01:28:57.296 +0000 UTC
DEAR SIMCOE STAR FAMILIES,
We have a four-day school week, as Friday is a PA Day for staff and the school will be closed. Students will take part in our Remembrance Day ceremony this week to honour and reflect together. With the snow on its way, please be sure to label all coats, gloves, toques, and boots, and send a labelled change of clothes in case items get wet. Thank you for helping keep everyone warm and comfortable! We hope you all have a lovely long weekend once it arrives!
THIS WEEK
- Monday, November 10th: (Day 2)
- Grade 7 Immunizations
- Kanyen'kéha and Anishinaabemowin classes continue this week
- Girls Inc. after school
- Senior volleyball at afternoon recess
- Spirit Day! Wear blue, yellow, or any JG Simcoe PS gear. You can buy Simcoe swag here: https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/
- Tuesday, November 11th: (Day 3)
- YMCA Group for Grade 3 and 4 students after school
- Senior volleyball at morning recess
- Tutors from Queen's University are offering free tutoring at our school from 3:00 - 4:00pm: Let us know if you are interested! Note: the tutoring is 1:1, so if you sign up on a Tuesday, you will have to wait until the following Tuesday to start sessions so the company can send enough tutors. Sorry for any inconvenience!
- Remembrance Day Assembly
- Wednesday, November 12th: (Day 4)
- Girls STEM Lunch and Learn Program for Girls in Grade 4 and up (every Wednesday for six weeks during second lunch/recess)
- Junior volleyball at morning recess
- Grade 7 Off-Property Day
- Girls Inc. after school (off-site)
- Running and Reading after school
- Thursday, November 13th: (Day 5)
- Senior volleyball at morning recess
- Choir/karaoke at afternoon recess
- Grade 8 Off-Property Day
- Girls Inc. after school
- Progress Reports Sent Home
- Friday, November 14th:
- PA Day - No School
UPCOMING DATES OF SIGNIFICANCE
- November 19th:
- Grade 5-8 Field Trip to Kingston Frontenacs Game
- November 20th:
- School Advisory Council at 3:30pm
- November 21st:
- LDSB's Pink Shirt Day
- November 22nd:
- Operation Warm Feet ($2 boots at KCHC)
- November 24th:
- Student Census Opens (closes on the 28th)
- November 26th:
- Kindergarten and Grade 1/2 Snow Plow Safety Presentations
- December 2nd:
- Picture Retake Day and Class Photos
- March 2nd:
- Grade 8 Graduation Picture Day
THE IMPORTANCE OF ARRIVING ON TIME AND STAYING ALL DAY
- 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!
- 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!
- We understand that mornings can be busy and that appointments or unexpected situations come up. Still, arriving on time and staying for the full day helps students build strong learning habits, stay connected with friends, and feel confident in their progress.
- Thank you for helping your child start each day ready to learn—on time and all day, every day! Together, we can make every minute count.
OPERATION WARM FEET - NOV. 22ND
- New boots for $2 (one pair per child born in 2007 or after; bring identification for proof of age)
- Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
- KCHC, 263 Weller Avenue
- Limited supplies
- For more information, contact Stephanie at 613-449-6225 or stephaniew@kchc.ca
FREE TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL!
- A group of Queen's University students founded a free tutoring service called 'Bright Futures Kingston', and they are offering their services at our sites on Tuesdays from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.
- Please let us know if you would like to sign your student up for extra support. Note: the tutoring is 1:1, so if you sign up on a Tuesday, you will have to wait until the following Tuesday to start sessions so the company can send enough tutors. Sorry for any inconvenience!
GIRLS INC. PA DAY PROGRAM - NOV. 14TH
- For girls in grades 1 to 3
- Friday, November 14th from 8:00am to 5:00pm at Rideau Heights Community Centre
- Activities will be focused on friendship and anti-bullying
- Register here: https://girlsinclimestone.formstack.com/forms/pa_day_camp_consent_form
STUDENT CENSUS
- Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall.
- The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in Grades 4 to 12, running from November 24 to 28, 2025. It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.
- Important information for families:
- The survey is optional.
- Responses are confidential and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.
- Students will complete the survey during class time.
- Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.
- Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school principal by Friday, November 14, 2025. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.
- By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.
- Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone: limestone.on.ca/student_census
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
- Our next School Advisory Council Meeting will be on Thursday, November 20th at 3:30pm. If you want to come but can't make this date or time, please let us know at jgsim@limestone.on.ca. Thanks! ALL ARE WELCOME!
BUS ZONE SAFETY
- We have put in a request to get our bus zone painted. Please avoid parking in front of the garden and main doors of the school so students can be safely loaded onto bus transportation. Thank you!
SMOKING AND VAPING
- 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!
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SEXUAL HEALTH
- As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to Form 325-D on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.
- 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.
- 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.
INSURANCE
- 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 Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan (www.insuremykids.com).
INDIGENOUS SELF-IDENTIFICATION
- 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.
- 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.
- https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification
ALLERGEN AND SCENT AWARENESS
- Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.
- 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!
LICE CHECKS
- 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.
- 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
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
