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Posted on 2025-12-14 20:51:28.178 +0000 UTC
Happy Holidays, Simcoe Stars Families!
As we head into the season of celebration and rest, we want to wish you a warm and joyful holiday break. This week is our last week of school before Winter Break, and we’ll be excited to welcome students back when school resumes on Monday, January 5. Thank you for your ongoing support - have a safe, restful break!
SPIRIT WEEK!!!
- Monday - JG Spirit Wear
- Tuesday - Sparkle Day
- Wednesday - Candy Cane Day "Stripes!"
- Thursday - Winter Wonderland Day
- Friday - PJ Day
THIS WEEK
- Monday, December 15th: (Day 1)
- Kanyen'kéha and Anishinaabemowin classes are cancelled this week
- Girls Inc. after school
- JG Simcoe PS Holiday Market - students can shop for family members at our school's market of donated goods. A donation of $1 is encouraged and will go towards Grade 8 graduation
- Spirit Day! Wear blue, yellow, or any JG Simcoe PS gear. You can buy Simcoe swag here: https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/JGSIMCOESTORE/
- Tuesday, December 16th: (Day 2)
- YMCA Group for Grade 3 and 4 students after school
- Tutors from Bright Futures Kingston will return in January - no tutoring for the rest of December
- JG Simcoe PS Holiday Market - students can shop for family members at our school's market of donated goods. A donation of $1 is encouraged and will go towards Grade 8 graduation
- Calvin Park PS's Choices at 7 Information Night at 6:00pm
- Spirit Day! Wear anything that sparkles!
- Wednesday, December 17th: (Day 3)
- Grade 7 Off-Property Day
- Girls Inc. after school (off-site)
- Running and Reading
- Running and Reading Luncheon at 12:30 for Jr. Coaches
- Spirit Day! Wear anything with stripes!
- Thursday, December 18th: (Day 4)
- Choir/karaoke at afternoon recess
- Grade 8 Off-Property Day
- Girls Inc. after school
- Spirit Day! Winter Wonderland Day!
- Friday, December 19th: (Day 5)
- Dance Club at afternoon recess
- Spirit Day! Pajama Day!
UPCOMING DATES OF SIGNIFICANCE
- January 5th:
- First day back after winter break
- January 30th:
- PA Day
- March 2nd:
- Grade 8 Graduation Picture Day
THANK YOU!!!
- Our school and our school community are small but mighty. Thank you so much for coming to our holiday concert and for supporting our Simcoe Stars! We love showing off the talents and excitement of our students.
- Thank you so much to Mme Morgan for organizing the holiday concert, to staff and students for their involvement -setup/decorations/and cleanup, and to Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church for their generous donations of sandwiches, veggies, and dessert. We appreciate all of you!
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!
**ATTENTION GRADE 6 STUDENTS** - CHOICES AT 7 PROGRAMS
- The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments.
- Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in Grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their Grade 8 year. The Choices at 7 programs that are offered include:
- ATLAS (Applying Technology for Learning, Aptitude, and Success)
- Challenge (Gifted and Academic Enrichment Program)
- LEAP (Limestone Education through the Arts Program)
- Extended French Immersion Program (for students entering Grade 7 only)
- If you are interested in finding out more about these programs, you are invited to attend the information nights that are being held at each site (dates and times are listed below). For detailed information about any of the Choices at 7 programs, please visit the Choices at 7 webpage.
- Application Process: The application form for the ATLAS Program, the Challenge Program, LEAP, and Extended French Immersion for September 2025 will be open from December 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Application information and links will be available on the Choices at 7 webpage.
- If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail us at choicesatseven@limestone.on.ca. Ms. Propper used to work at the Calvin Park PS site and can answer many of your questions about LEAP, Challenge, and ATLAS.
GOULD LAKE SUMMER PROGRAM
- Registration is now open for these amazing opportunities at Gould Lake this summer!
THIS THURSDAY'S MENU
- Good news! The Food Sharing Project has expanded their Lunch is Ready program, and it will continue at least until April. If your child had not previously signed up but would like this lunch option on Friday, please let us know. Thanks!
SO THANKFUL TO PLAY! CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION!
- 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!
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!
- As the weather changes, more families may choose to drive to and from school. Please remember that stopping in school bus loading zones or no-stopping areas can result in high parking fines. We encourage families to respect posted signage and use alternative locations for pick-up and drop-off.
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
