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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day is held annually on Monday, September 30. This is a day to intentionally continue learning about the Residential School System and the truthful history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. This is a day to mourn the lives of the children who never came home and honour the Survivors, as well as their families and communities.   This day is part of a larger conversation of colonization and systemic inequities, and the recognition of Indigenous resiliency and resistance to colonial tactics should be included as part of this learning.  What can you do? Wear orange on September 30, read books written by Indigenous authors that acknowledge the residential school experience, read books that celebrate Indigenous beauty and brilliance, volunteer with Indigenous organizations and not-for-profits, support Indigenous artists, watch Indigenous films and documentaries, and attend Indigenous events that are open to the public in your community. All LDSB schools, education centres and sites will lower both the Canadian, Every Child Matters, or Survivor flags to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 30, 2024 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Public commemoration and continuous learning about the ongoing impacts of residential schools are vital actions that we must all take to live in right relations with each other on Indigenous lands. Please refrain from taking and sharing pictures of yourself or others smiling in your orange shirts. You are invited to take pictures of the ways that you are honouring this day within your classrooms or school communities. We understand that some students, staff, and families may wish to have additional support throughout this week. If you require immediate emotional assistance, you can call the support lines shared below:  <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to Survivors and those affected by the Residential School System at 1-866-925-4419.  </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Individuals impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and gender diverse people’s crisis are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hopeforwellness.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdouglasja%40limestone.on.ca%7C6e6935ea693545d8f7db08dcde3a0b7f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638629588075796503%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=STYsNbeW6qjd6EKft%2FNXIGK7tKBaUzikIVxLtWaHuGY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">hopeforwellness.ca</a>. </li></ul>

2024-09-30 16:22:42 +0000 UTC

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day is Monday, September 30, 2024. This is a day to intentionally continue learning about the Residential School System and the truthful history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. This is a day to mourn the lives of the children who never came home and honour the Survivors, as well as their families and communities.   This day is part of a larger conversation of colonization and systemic inequities, and the recognition of Indigenous resiliency and resistance to colonial tactics should be included as part of this learning.  What can you do? Wear orange on September 30, read books written by Indigenous authors that acknowledge the residential school experience, read books that celebrate Indigenous beauty and brilliance, volunteer with Indigenous organizations and not-for-profits, support Indigenous artists, watch Indigenous films and documentaries, and attend Indigenous events that are open to the public in your community. All LDSB schools, education centres and sites will lower both the Canadian, Every Child Matters, or Survivor flags to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 30, 2024 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Public commemoration and continuous learning about the ongoing impacts of residential schools are vital actions that we must all take to live in right relations with each other on Indigenous lands. Please refrain from taking and sharing pictures of yourself or others smiling in your orange shirts. You are invited to take pictures of the ways that you are honouring this day within your classrooms or school communities. We understand that some students, staff, and families may wish to have additional support throughout this week. If you require immediate emotional assistance, you can call the support lines shared below:  <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to Survivors and those affected by the Residential School System at 1-866-925-4419.  </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Individuals impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and gender diverse people’s crisis are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hopeforwellness.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdouglasja%40limestone.on.ca%7C6e6935ea693545d8f7db08dcde3a0b7f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638629588075796503%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=STYsNbeW6qjd6EKft%2FNXIGK7tKBaUzikIVxLtWaHuGY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">hopeforwellness.ca</a>. </li></ul>

2024-09-26 16:08:25.105 +0000 UTC

Indigenous Family Night October 9 CANCELLED

CANCELLED: Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the Indigenous Family Night scheduled for October 9, 2024. We will be sharing an update on future opportunities shortly. All self-identified Indigenous students and their families are welcome to join us in celebrating fall and the harvest on Wednesday, October 9, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Kingston East Community Centre (779 Hwy. 15, Kingston). THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Cultural activities for all ages, baking, arts and crafts.We invite you to connect with other Indigenous families, find out what is happening in the community and in schools in Limestone, and share a meal with friends and family.RSVP by emailing Pat Vanderholst at <a href="mailto:vanderholstp@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">vanderholstp@limestone.on.ca</a>Transportation is available.

2024-09-18 20:21:04.871 +0000 UTC

Expression of Remembrance and Honouring Residential School Survivors

The Limestone District School Board has a commitment to both teaching and learning the truth, and taking strides towards meaningful action that reflects reconciliation and right relations with the Indigenous communities in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. For the month of September, the LDSB education centre (board office) will fly the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnctr.ca%2Fexhibits%2Fsurvivors-flag%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdouglasja%40limestone.on.ca%7Ce45ab465e6904118d44408dcd1d125ce%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638615943422755969%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KLcmWysLuHFJldX%2B%2Farah23hj7XS%2BgA2SIcQFEf2dSo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://nctr.ca/exhibits/survivors-flag/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Survivors’ Flag</a> as an expression of remembrance and to honour residential school Survivors and all the lives and communities who continue to be impacted by the Residential School System in what is now known as Canada. September 30th is a day to intentionally continue learning about the Residential School System and the truthful history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. This is a day to mourn the lives of the children who never came home and honour the Survivors, as well as their families and communities.  This day is part of a larger conversation of colonization and systemic inequities, and the recognition of Indigenous resiliency and resistance to colonial tactics should be included as part of this learning.

2024-09-10 20:29:16.712 +0000 UTC

Principal's Message

Principal’s Message <img src="/images/47ba7660-22e4-5b3f-9a86-d97366a73ac1?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" alt="" width="100" height="122" style="width:100px;height:122px;float:left">Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!  We would like to warmly welcome all our returning and incoming students and families of Kingston Secondary School and Module Vanier. Before the school year has begun, we are already a hub of activity, with educators, office staff, and custodians getting the school and learning environment ready for students. We are so excited for the first day of school!As a Grade 7 – 12 school with multiple learning pathways, it is our hope that each student will be engaged academically at KSS/Vanier. It is also our goal to present opportunities which challenge and broaden our students, whether that be through the fostering of a growing world view, access to the plethora of clubs and activities available to students at different times of the year, or through engagement in our many athletic offerings. We ask our students to take risks in their learning and to fully engage in the life of our vibrant school community.It is our belief that for students to be ready for and engaged in their learning, they need to feel that they are entering into a safe and inclusive environment. Providing such a space is paramount in the work that we do at KSS/Vanier and we continue to strive to ensure that equity, diversity, and inclusion are a part of our daily ongoing work.We are so looking forward to the year ahead! Please know that we value student voice and leadership and that we view the partnership with families and our school community as vital to the ongoing success and growth of our learning environment.At KSS and Vanier, our Vice-Principals support student learning broadly, but also have some specific assignments:Ms. Sousa: Module Vanier and KSS School to Community Program (613-544-4811 Extension 11105)Ms. Donnan: Grade 9 and 11 (613-544-4811 Extension 11102)Mr. Morrow: Grade 10 and 12 (613-544-4811 Extension 11103)Recognizing you as a partner in the education of your child, we feel it’s important for you to have access to the documents below to review with your child and which guide us in our work.

2024-09-06 14:43:58 +0000 UTC

New Requirements Regarding Cell Phones and Vaping

To promote healthy and welcoming school environments, the LDSB, along with all Ontario school boards, is currently revising its Code of Conduct to reflect new guidelines from the Ministry of Education about cell phone/mobile device use and vaping in schools as per <a href="https://www.ontario.ca/page/school-rules-provincial-code-conduct" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">PPM128: The Provincial Code of Conduct.</a> The regulations, as outlined in LDSB's Code of Conduct, Administrative Procedure 350 and Administrative Procedure 146, are crucial for fostering a safe and healthy learning environment and for mitigating the risks associated with substance abuse among students, and restricting the use of cell phones at school. Additionally, school boards are required to limit access to some social media platforms (e.g. Snapchat, Tiktok, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.) on school networks and devices, allowing use only for educational purposes as directed by educators.PPM 128 addresses the critical need for school boards to enforce restrictions on the personal use of mobile devices within schools. This includes ensuring that policies are in place to regulate when and how mobile devices may be used by students, to minimize distractions, protect privacy, and promote an environment conducive to learning. As directed by the <a href="https://www.ontario.ca/document/education-ontario-policy-and-program-direction/policyprogram-memorandum-128" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Ministry of Education in Policy/Program Memorandum 128</a> the updated Provincial Code of Conduct includes the requirement for all students to follow strict anti-vaping and cell phone/personal mobile device use guidelines, starting in September 2024. In response to the PPM 128, the following <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/policies-procedures" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">LDSB procedures</a> will be reviewed and updated as required during Fall 2024: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Procedure 146: Digital Citizenship </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Procedure 164: Smoke-Free/Vape-Free Environments </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Procedure 350: Codes of Conduct                                                                                                                                   </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Procedure 351: The Use of Electronic Communication, Social Media, and Mobile Devices by Students  </li></ul>LDSB staff is working with Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health to create vaping education and prevention resources. More information will be available for parents/caregivers and students in the 2024-2025 school year.  <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Mobile devices in schools - what does this mean for students?   </h2>Students must not use cell phones and other personal mobile devices during instructional time except under the following conditions: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">For educational purposes, as directed by an educator </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">For health and medical reasons </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">To support special education needs </li></ul>When can students use a mobile device: If a student is in Grade 6 and below, they can bring a mobile device to school but will only be able to use it before and after school. If a student is in Grades 7-12, they must keep their personal mobile devices stored out of sight and either powered off or set to silent mode during instructional time, except when an educator grants explicit permission for use under the specified circumstances.   What parents/caregivers can do:  You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Read <a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids%E2%80%99-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</a> </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Explore <a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/problem-gambling--technology-use-treatment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </a>services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Explore<a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"> School Mental Health Ontario </a>resources to help you manage your child’s screen time </li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Vaping and smoking - what does this mean for students?   </h2>The Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 prohibits smoking (tobacco and cannabis) and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) at schools, on school grounds and all public areas within 20 metres of these grounds. Anyone smoking or vaping on school property is guilty of an offence and if convicted may result in a fine under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017. LDSB Administrative Procedures 164, 146, and 350 outline the procedures for maintaining a smoke-free and vape-free environment. What parents/caregivers can do: If your student vapes, help is available to quit. The <a href="https://www.quashapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Quash App</a> is a great place to start. If your student does not vape, now is the time to <a href="https://www.quashapp.com/conversations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">have conversations</a> about why they should not start. <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> <a href="https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Substances-at-a-Glance-Vaping.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Drug Free Kids Canada has a fact sheet</a> with ideas about how to talk to your child about vaping, as well as general information about vaping. </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Resources are available through <a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/vaping.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health</a> </li></ul>

2024-09-04 18:00:10 +0000 UTC

Kindergarten students sitting on a carpet listening to a teacher read a book

Reminder: First Day of School is Wednesday, September 4, 2024

A reminder to all students and families that the first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Wednesday, September 4, 2024.Tuesday, September 3 is a Professional Activity (P.A.) Day for Limestone staff, and there are no classes for students.We are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students to Limestone classrooms on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. We know families are busy preparing for the first day of school as well. Here is a suggested list of what Kindergarten students need to prepare to bring on their first day of school:  <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">A full-sized backpack/knapsack to carry everything they will need to pack up everyday. </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">An insulated lunch bag, and a water bottle with spout. </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">A peanut free/nut free lunch and snacks. </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Indoor and outdoor shoes they can put on and off themselves (e.g., Velcro or slip on) </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Comfortable clothes and a complete change of clothes in a Ziploc bag, just in case. </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Everything labelled with your student’s name. </li></ul>Schools will supply all school supplies such as pens, pencils, markers, crayons, erasers, glue sticks, etc.

2024-08-27 14:00:30 +0000 UTC

Aug 21 Boardroom Briefs News Story Images

Boardroom Briefs Aug. 21, 2024

Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees. The following are highlights of the August 21, 2024, Committee of the Whole Board Meeting. Board Meeting Agendas can be found on the website under <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/board_meetings-1719463739654" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Board Meetings</a>.  All meetings begin with an Acknowledgement of Territory: “The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe 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 cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.” <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Chair's Report</h2><figure><img src="/images/dea058a1-e5d6-46f9-a75e-2526a81dc7b3?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="A photo of Chair Robin Hutcheon " width="192.89927673339844" height="249.9284521466078" style="float:right"><figurecaption>Photo of Robin Hutcheon, Chair of the Board</figurecaption></figure>We look forward to welcoming students, families, and staff to a new school year in just over a week. I know my children are looking forward to returning to classes on Wednesday, September 4.    I am excited about the new school year, and I am confident this year will be characterized by great collaboration, learning and success, for everyone - staff and students alike.     Over the summer, we have updated the Board’s Director of Education Performance Appraisal schedule, as required by Ontario Regulation 83/24. This new, annual assessment will be based on both mandatory criteria and any specific priorities set by our school board.   Previously, we conducted these appraisals every two years, after the Director’s first year of employment.     Trustees have formed a committee to handle this annual appraisal, finalized the performance plan and evaluation cycle, informed the Minister of Education, and posted the information on the board’s website, as required by the regulation.      As we will see tonight, the Board’s Strategic Plan continues to evolve from community input and feedback. Director Burra will provide a report on the Strategic Plan 2023-2028 and new branding, finalized over the summer, and I am excited to see the fresh approach.    Trustees are fully committed to supporting student and staff success over the coming months, and I look forward with optimism and excitement to another great year in Limestone.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Director's Report</h2><figure><img src="/images/4873d4b7-cc29-5314-bbad-a4938f269261?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" alt="" width="187.98561096191406" height="243.4213629537057" style="float:right"><figurecaption>Photo of Krishna Burra, Director of Education</figurecaption></figure>I am pleased to provide an update tonight as we prepare for the start of the 2024-2025 school year.  I hope everyone found themselves with some holiday time this summer to enjoy time with family and friends. In reflecting on this summer, it is important for everyone to have the opportunity to recharge and reflect on the important work we do collaboratively to support children and youth in the Limestone community.  With the summer season, schools were not running as they do for the other ten months of the year. However, there were lots of activities for students this July and August. Similar to last summer, over 300 students participated in Camp Read-A-Lot, and over 700 secondary students participated in the summer session earning credits.  In addition, almost 450 students participated in outdoor education programming offered at some schools, at Gould Lake, and/or on outdoor education trips. It should also be noted that for the first time, Limestone successfully offered a travel for credit summer course in English and French for Grade 10 Civics/Careers. Trustees will receive a report in the fall providing more details regarding the range of summer programs that occurred in July and August. In addition, a considerable number of facilities work occurs in schools during the summer and Manager Fowler will provide a summary of this work in September.  We are looking forward to welcoming back staff and over 20,000 students as the school year starts. While over 99% of students will be in face-to-face classrooms, Limestone continues to offer a virtual option for some students. Regardless of the format of learning, Limestone will continue to do its best to meet students where they are and support student well-being. Mental health and well-being are essential conditions for learning of all students.   We look forward to Limestone schools welcoming students back on Wednesday, September 4, with a full range of activities to be available for students in the 2024-2025 school year. As a reminder, we are starting the school year with a PA Day on Tuesday, September 3. With almost all labour agreements behind us, we can expect stability on that front for the next couple of years. We all know that extracurriculars like sports and clubs, full arts programming, and field trips are of tremendous value. As Trustees know, all these student activities are made possible by the generous time provided by staff and some community members. I think I speak for everyone in expressing our gratitude to the staff and community members that provide these valuable experiences and services to Limestone students.    This evening there are some routine, cyclical reports coming to Trustees, but I also look forward to sharing with you an overview of new branding related to the strategic plan that we will highlight in the system at the start of this school year with refreshed websites for Limestone and all schools. I know all of us share the importance of central messaging as part of the Strategic Plan: we want everyone to see themselves in Limestone and for us to make a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school.  As Trustees know, considerable work occurs by central departments: facilities, finance, human resources, and ITS during the summer months to ensure schools are ready for the school year. I would like to acknowledge staff in all departments for the important work they do throughout the year, but also during the summer months.  In the agenda package, Trustees will have already seen some required changes to Policy 5: Trustee Code of Conduct are on the agenda this evening, as well as important areas of emphasis for this fall related to cell phones, social media sites, and vaping.     And finally, I would like to highlight the fact that almost 150 Limestone educators are participating in the annual Limestone Summer Institute earlier today and tomorrow morning. We are pleased to be able to provide this valuable learning opportunity to staff. This is just one example of learning that Limestone educators have been participating in this summer. As we all know, learning is a journey, not a destination, and we must always model learning to support the system and do the best we can to serve students.  <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Private Session Report - Presented by Vice-Chair Godkin </h3>Earlier in the evening during private session, the private session minutes from June 19, 2024, were approved. Executive Superintendent Young provided a personnel update which resulted in a motion and then that was followed by a property update. There was no other business conducted or motions passed in private session.  <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">OPSBA Report - Presented by Trustee McGregor</h3>Trustees attended the OPSBA Annual General Meeting. A new President was elected, Kathleen Woodcock. Currently in her sixth term as a Waterloo Region DSB Trustee, she has served the past two years as OPSBA’s First Vice-President. She will serve as president for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.  Following that meeting, the Eastern Region met, and Susan Humphries will continue to serve as Chair of the Eastern Region. I declined to run as vice chair, but I did run for the Education Working Group, and I am delighted to say I was elected to serve on this group. There are various meetings upcoming on August 12, 28 and September 12, 2024.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Reports for Action:</h3><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr">1. Short-term Borrowing Resolution for 2024-2025 School Year – Craig Young, Executive Superintendent: </h4>This is a cyclical report that comes back every year, sometimes also called the credit facility resolution or line of credit resolution. The Education Act requires the Treasurer of the Board to furnish to the bank a copy of the resolution(s) authorizing the borrowing of funds.   Periodically the Board is required to borrow funds for current operating purposes to provide interim financing until revenues are received from Municipalities and the Province. The operating resolution authorizes the signing officers of the Board to borrow operating funds when required to meet short-term cash flow needs. The dollar amount of the operating borrowing requirement has been set to a maximum of $20 million and is the same amount as in 2023-2024.  The Board is also required to arrange short-term bridge financing during the construction of major capital projects, capital additions/retrofits and for School Condition Improvement projects. The Board currently has credit facilities to cover all the required borrowing for the School Condition Improvement projects.   MOTION Moved by Trustee Morning, Seconded by Trustee Godkin:  That the Board authorize the signing officers of the Board to enter into agreements with the Royal Bank of Canada for the following:    <ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">The borrowing of funds to meet operating requirements to a maximum of $20 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.   CARRIED. </li></ol><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">2. Policy 5: Trustee Code of Conduct – Krishna Burra, Director of Education: </h4>Policy 5 Trustee Code of Conduct has been renewed at various times based on legislative and/or regulatory requirements. It was last reviewed with resulting substantive changes as part of the bylaw and policy review that occurred in 2021. As a result of regulatory changes stemming from Bill 98, the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 updates are required. Recommended edits have been made to Policy 5 to comply with the regulatory requirements set out in Regulation 312/24.  (See Appendix A, page 24, in the <a href="/documents/06346cc4-6564-4cfa-b326-3840a972c996/Regular%20Board%20Meeting%20Agenda%20August%2021%202024.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013037" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Board Agenda Package</a>).  MOTION Moved by Trustee Elliott, Seconded by Trustee Godkin:  That Trustees approve the edits as outlined in Appendix A.  CARRIED.   <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Reports for Information:</h3><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr">1. Interim Reporting Quarter 3, 2023-2024 – Paula Carson, Manager of Financial Services: </h4>The 2023-2024 Interim Financial Report was presented to the Board on April 24, 2024, and provided operating expenditures for the period September 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024 (Quarter 2).   The 2023-2024 Interim Financial Report covers the period ending May 31, 2024 (Quarter 3). As at Quarter 3, $243.9M of the $286.4M operating budget or 85% has been spent. This exceeds the 78% results from the same quarter last year by 7%. This increase is mainly due to the additional expenditures for the Bill 124 Remedy payments that were not part of the operating budget. These payments have been funded separately from the Ministry of Education. In addition, it is important to note, that expenditures are based upon items paid within the stated period. Certain expenditures may be non-cyclical in nature, which may lead to higher or lower expenditures within a given period. Due to additional payroll expenditures for the Bill 124 Remedy payments, it is expected that revenues will increase to cover the additional expenses and that the Board will end within the 2023-2024 fiscal year budgeted deficit of ($2.5M).   The report was received for information.  <h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr">2. PPM 128: The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct – Cell Phones and Vaping – Patty Gollogly, Associate Superintendent, Amanda Posadowski, KFL&A Program Manager, and Steve Hedderson, Associate Superintendent provided the following report: </h4>To promote healthy and welcoming school environments, the LDSB, along with all Ontario school boards, is currently revising its Code of Conduct to reflect new guidelines from the Ministry of Education about cell phone/mobile device use and vaping in schools as per PPM128: The Provincial Code of Conduct.  The regulations, as outlined in LDSB's Code of Conduct, Administrative Procedure 350 and Administrative Procedure 146, are crucial for fostering a safe and healthy learning environment and for mitigating the risks associated with substance abuse among students, restricting the use of cell phones at school, and limiting access to social media at school.  PPM 128 addresses the critical need for school boards to enforce restrictions on the personal use of mobile devices within schools. This includes ensuring that policies are in place to regulate when and how mobile devices may be used by students, to minimize distractions, protect privacy, and promote an environment conducive to learning.  As directed by the Ministry of Education in Policy/Program Memorandum 128 the updated Provincial Code of Conduct includes the requirement for all students to follow anti-vaping and cell phone/personal mobile device use guidelines, starting in September 2024. Read more about <a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/personal/douglasja_limestone_on_ca/Documents/enhancing%20both%20the%20physical%20and%20digital%20well-being%20of%20students,%20ensuring%20a%20safer%20and%20more%20focused%20educational%20environment." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">LDSB’s expectations regarding PPM 128</a>.  LDSB and KFL&A Public Health are creating comprehensive educational materials, including posters, lesson plans, parent resources, and videos that vividly detail the dangers associated with vaping. As part of these efforts, LDSB is also piloting the installation of vape detectors in two of its secondary schools to monitor and curb vaping on school premises.  The report was received for information.  <h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr">3. See Yourself in Limestone: 2023-2028 Strategic Planning Process Branding – Krishna Burra, Director of Education: </h4>Trustees received an update on Phase 4 of the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) development and roll-out. This phase includes refreshed branding aimed at introducing the new MYSP to staff, students, families, and community members.  Under the Education Act, Section 169.1, School Boards are given the responsibility for student achievement and effective stewardship of resources. More specifically, School Board responsibilities include the following components: promoting student achievement and well-being; promoting a positive school climate that is inclusive and accepting of all pupils; promote the prevention of bullying; ensure effective stewardship of the board’s resources; develop and maintain policies; develop a MYSP aimed at achieving the goals; and annually reviewing the plan with the board’s director of education.  At the February 28, 2024, Board Meeting, Trustees approved the updates to Policy 1 that reflect Board decisions made regarding the<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/mission__vision___values" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">District’s Focused Intention, Mission, Vision, and Values</a> for the new MYSP, as well as the Strategic Plan Framework for 2024-2028.   As part of the implementation process, several LDSB branded materials have been updated to reflect the new MYSP Intention, Mission, Vision, and Values. Updated materials will be shared with schools over the coming weeks to be displayed in schools for quick reference by staff, students, families and community members. Trustees can expect to see new branded materials now and in the coming weeks: posters, banner-ups, interior signage, letterhead, website messaging, social media posts, and more. This branding update aligns well with the new LDSB website redesign that launched August 19, 2024. See it now at <a href="https://t.co/8Ulj50VjVz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">http://limestone.on.ca</a>.  Student and staff-focused videos along with ongoing communications will support engagement with students, staff, families and community.   The report was received for information.  There was no other business conducted. The next Board Meeting is September 18, 2024.

2024-08-26 18:59:02.368 +0000 UTC

Access to Student Timetables

Student timetables will be available through the Aspen student portal by Friday, August 23. We realize that some students still have scheduling issues (e.g., conflicts or gaps in their timetable), and our student services team is continuing to work through these issues. Any students who wish to request timetable assistance can fill in our  <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FVTL3vssms7stfy6v8&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccaf623f6d397492bb03808dcc1e8bd3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638598453248196415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0aH5bZseNV%2FXoPC3mtYocfBagW%2F1xI6OR%2FwTG%2BknrcU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://forms.gle/VTL3vssms7stfy6v8. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">timetable assistance form</a>  or come to the KSS Student Services office on Tuesday, August 27 or Thursday, August 29 between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment  is needed on these days. You will sign a list when you arrive, and our student services team will meet with you as quickly as possible. We typically get through the list fairly quickly, but please be prepared in case you need to wait at busier times.  <a href="/documents/11538f8c-68b4-49ca-83f0-0e968924b499/Student%20Portal%20-%20Viewing%20Schedule%20(4?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147).pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Instructions to access to student portal are available online.</a>We are looking forward to welcoming students back to KSS soon!

2024-08-21 19:11:16.528 +0000 UTC

LDSB Grads Awarded Thousands in Scholarships

<img src="/images/03a0fee8-5ffa-5f3f-bb26-835be4d07f5b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013025" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit">Several Limestone District School Board (LDSB) graduates have been awarded significant scholarships to put toward their post-secondary education this fall. Seth Morency has been selected to receive a $120,000 <a href="http://www.schulichleaders.com/" class="editor-link">Schulich Leader Scholarship</a> to study engineering at Dalhousie University. A graduate of La Salle Intermediate and Secondary School, Seth was awarded the scholarship based on his high academic achievement and positive leadership in the school and community.  “I didn’t think [the scholarship] was real at first,” Morency said. “I was in shock when I found it was, and I was super excited. My goal is to be an environmental engineer. My interest is in trying to find ways to clean up the ocean. This scholarship gives me confidence in being able to achieve my goals."Jonathan Li has been selected to receive a $100,000 <a href="http://www.schulichleaders.com/" class="editor-link">Schulich Leader Scholarship</a> to study science at the University of Toronto.  A graduate of Kingston Secondary School (KSS), Li was nominated for his academic excellence, leadership in STEM and exceptional entrepreneurial skills.  Vin Bassi, also from KSS, has been named a Queen’s University Commitment Scholar and will receive $48,000 over four years.According to the <a href="https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financial-aid/application-required/future-students/individual-awards" class="editor-link">Queen’s website</a>, “the Commitment Scholars Award celebrates and recognizes demonstrated leadership in, and commitment to, racial justice, social justice, or diversity initiatives by a student in their high school or in their community.  The award provides dedicated financial, academic, and career support to help students complete their degree.” KSS graduate Izzy Smallman has been awarded an $8,000 <a href="https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/admission/western_admission_scholarship_program.html" class="editor-link">Western Scholarship of Excellence</a> to put towards the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Western University. This scholarship is awarded to students with the top high school admission average.  Congratulations to all LDSB graduates and scholarship winners!

2024-06-20 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Lara Paterson Receives Ophea Award

<img src="/images/fd3b7936-e74e-55cf-9642-4f5af02e6181?fingerprint=ppb20251217015319" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit">Limestone District School Board is thrilled to announce that Lara Paterson, a dedicated member of the Limestone team, has been awarded the prestigious Ophea Award of Distinction.The Ophea Award of Distinction recognizes an individual who is a leader in the meaningful advancement of inclusive healthy, active living opportunities for children and youth in Ontario school communities. Lara has consistently demonstrated passion, creativity, and commitment in promoting health and wellness among our students, colleagues, and community.Nominees for this award must meet the eligibility requirements, including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">The contributions of the recipient’s impacts are regional and/or provincial in scope</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">The recipient has demonstrated excellence in the areas of advocacy, partnership development, and/or the provision of quality, innovative, inclusive programming</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">The recipient has made a long-term contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of Ontario’s children and youth</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">The recipient of this award is well known to Ophea for their contributions and years of service and support in service student well-being</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">The recipient’s work/volunteer contributions impact schools and/or communities (e.g. educators, public health workers, recreation providers, etc.)</li></ul>The Ophea Award of Distinction is presented in honour of Bing Caswell, a dedicated professional whose thought leadership and commitment led to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the field of health and physical education.On behalf of the Limestone District School Board, congratulations Lara! We are proud to have you as part of our team.

2024-06-10 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Grade 12 Update

<img src="/images/765ea862-d8cb-51c8-88f7-4a63a954c37b?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" srcset="/thumbnails/765ea862-d8cb-51c8-88f7-4a63a954c37b?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110 450w, /images/765ea862-d8cb-51c8-88f7-4a63a954c37b?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> The 2024 KSS Graduation Ceremony will take place at 4:00PM on Thursday, June 27 at  Slush Puppie Place (formerly the Leon’s Centre).  Please see invitation attached to this email. We look forward to welcoming you, and celebrating this incredible class!  The email below includes important information for students graduating this year, and as well as for their guests who will attend our graduation ceremony.   Grad Costs KSS recognizes the importance of equity of access to all school events.  In lieu of a mandatory fee, we are requesting a contribution to our grad fund. This optional payment will go towards covering the cost of the Slush Puppie Place rental, keepsake graduation caps as well as grad gown rentals.  We request a contribution of $20.00 per graduating student, however families can donate more, or less as they wish. Payments can be made through School Day or by cash/cheque at ceremony registration (details below).       Ceremony Registration: Wednesday, June 26th     Ceremony Registration will take place in the KSS Library on Wednesday, June 26th from 9am-12pm. Registration will include the following:     Caps and Gowns: Students will pick up their graduation cap and gown during ceremony registration. We encourage all families to take photos of your graduate prior to the ceremony.  Grad gowns will be returned promptly after the ceremony, so there will not be time for photos with them after the ceremony is over. The 2024 Graduation caps are yours to keep!     Tickets: We are fortunate that we do not need to limit the number of tickets for each graduate this year, however, every guest must have a ticket to enter the Slush Puppie Place. Graduates should know how many tickets are needed when they arrive to pick up tickets at ceremony registration on June 26. There is no cost per ticket.    Grad Fund Payment Students who have not paid through School Day can bring cash or cheque to registration (recommended contribution is $20 per graduate as stated above).   Textbook Return  Please return any outstanding library books, textbooks or other items that belong to KSS when you come to graduation registration on June 26.   Arriving at Graduation on June 27 When you arrive to the Slush Puppie Place, please enter the facility using the main entrance off Tragically Hip Way.  Graduating students should arrive between 3:30pm and 3:45pm.  All guests will require a ticket to enter the Slush Puppie Place. Graduates will not require a ticket. Accessible seating is available.   Photos   As mentioned above, we will collect gowns promptly following the graduation, so we encourage families to take photos prior to the ceremony.  That said, we will have a staff member taking photos of each graduate at the side of the stage after they graduate. A link to these photos will be sent to students within a week of graduation.      We are looking forward to celebrating this phenomenal group of students!  Please continue to check your email for important updates as we approach graduation.  We look forward to seeing you all on June 27th!   <img src="http://email.pd.myontarioedu.ca/o/eJw8y71uwyAQAOCnMVvR8XswsFTt3q0zHGcFKfgibOX5oyz59q8X6tXFqrgYNIiYwKG6FazN9Gj93rh1sN4ZbnvNwTsA4pDUKNHmkEKIqDFg1p9uk8mbh__f76-_HzDw5rQwTaPlmIOWnLJfmmSqVaasNc6HkLTNw31MPi85WMuhqapnsa8AAAD__9eRLr8" title=""> Good afternoon class of 2024,         As we approach this final week, please continue checking this email account to make sure you have all necessary information for finishing your grade 12 year. We wish you all the best of luck wrapping up your classes and completing your final culminating tasks- let's finish strong, Bears! The Student Success room will be open ALL WEEK if you need any support getting your final course requirements complete.    LAST CALL: Community Hours & E-learning Requirement DUE NOW for 2024 graduation  Several of you received emails or phone calls this week indicating that you are not currently on our graduation list due to outstanding requirements. We will be finalizing the graduation program, etc. next week. Please ensure these items are submitted asap on Monday to make sure your name will be included for the graduation exercises. If you have any questions, please reach out to any member of the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkss.limestone.on.ca%2Ffor_students%2Fstudent_services&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952185052%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tWLlqH7f8dQz%2BEM%2BmhQaZyy8k46oQ8%2Fu129s%2FRA1Xkc%3D&reserved=0">KSS Student Services team.</a>     Graduation- Healthy Active Living Certificates   Mr. Lynn has extended the deadline to submit your name to him by one more week. To be eligible for this certificate at graduation students must have completed:  <ul type="disc"> <li>3 Phys ed courses  </li> <li>1 additional credit in Phys ed, biology or food & nutrition  </li> <li>3 extra curricular activities involving physical activity (inside or outside of school) *Could be the same activity for three years.  </li> </ul> Please contact Mr. Lynn if you have any questions (<a href="mailto:lynna@limestone.on.ca">lynna@limestone.on.ca)</a>    Accessible seating at graduation  Graduates should know if accessible seating will be required for their guests when they pick up their tickets at Ceremony Registration on June 26th. Accessible seating tickets will be a different colour. Each guest using our accessible seating area can have a companion ticket for one guest to join them in the area. Additionally, we will reserve seating adjacent to the acessible areas for families and guests within the party if they wish to sit close together. If you have any questions about accessible seating, please email Ms. M-P at <a href="mailto:morrispocob@limestone.on.ca">morrispocob@limestone.on.ca</a>    Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) Kingston Chapter Scholarship 2024  The Kingston Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is pleased to offer one (1) scholarship of $1,500.00 for the school term beginning in the Fall of 2024. Applications are being accepted from students who are graduating from high school in the Kingston area will be attending one of their <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fengineerscanada.ca%2Faccreditation%2Faccredited-programs%2Finstitution&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952195167%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=66R1oId0DiUn%2B34klg%2F4VPsUHuEcu7V%2FxjbxM1SyPYQ%3D&reserved=0">accredited programs</a> in September 2024. The scholarship <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/22ea1591-3445-5a10-b36a-de7284b031f1?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" target="_blank"> application form </a>is attached to this email. Application deadline is July 19, 2024.    Tomorrow’s Trades is still accepting applications for the Kingston program this summer. Kingston is excited to be welcoming a new introduction to the trades program this summer!  <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctaontario.ca%2Ftomorrows-trades%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952202517%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=l1ZcfYYuv86i%2FH3Lc6QV%2BM6%2BaHVqJDtrYsgWwWCW5Pk%3D&reserved=0">Tomorrow’s Trades</a> is a full-time 6 week summer program that provides guidance and resources to recent high school graduates who are ready to enter the workforce in the trades. The program helps you gain industry-relevant certificates, starts you with the right gear (tools and PPE provided), and provides a $1000 bursary to every participant to aid in your educational journey. For more information and to apply, contact Rick Townend at <a href="mailto:rick@ontariobuildingtrades.com">rick@ontariobuildingtrades.com</a>          Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities  All grade 12 students must complete <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fstudents%2Feducation___career__life_planning%2Fvolunteer__community_service__hours&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952209372%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d2KiSwWJvXRkiqUrT2hjlYPhUwogzKlSZ7ZBZRxnhs0%3D&reserved=0">40 hours of community volunteer</a> work prior to graduation in June. See upcoming volunteer opportunities below.  *Students who are new to Ontario this year should confirm the number of volunteer hours required with the KSS Student Services team.                   <ul> <li>Exam Week- Maple Elementary School: As we head into the last weeks of school Maple Elementary School asked if we have students who have availability during the school day and would like to get some volunteer hours completed at Maple. This could be students who have time as courses wrap up and we enter the exam period. If students are interested they can email: <a href="mailto:maple@limestone.on.ca">maple@limestone.on.ca</a>  Opportunities could include:  <ul> <li>Work 1:1, or with a small group of students </li> <li>Help with projects or task around the school </li> <li>Organize resources, help staff move classrooms </li> <li>Facilitate games or activities on the school yard</li> </ul> </li> <li>June 20th- Maple Elementary Year End Send-Off: The Ecole Maple Elementary Summer Send Off is an engagement opportunity for the school community to celebrate the end of the school year and to send the students off for a fun-filled summer. The event will take place on the Maple ES grounds and gymnasium on Thursday, June 20th from 5-7pm.  Volunteers are needed to make this annual event a success! <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsignup.com%2Fclient%2Finvitation2%2Fsecure%2F831538922019%2Ffalse%23%2Finvitation&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952215414%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7jt81hh0ug3MqwFMY869tn%2BW0wBOxYeMyiLRzNj%2BhsM%3D&reserved=0">Sign up here!</a>      </li> <li>June 22-23- Skeleton Park Arts Festival (SPAF): SPAF is currently accepting volunteer applications for the festival this year (June 22&23). Volunteers have to be available for a minimum of two 2-hour shifts, but students that need more community service hours can obviously sign up for more 🙂 <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FLjNURfScXAZbMeGVA&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952220990%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rv%2BxUHnvcKt1MmwoUILqtwazFpBMzmnYZmzYQSWbD5E%3D&reserved=0">The registration form can be found here</a>. For more information, see Ms. Glatt or email <a href="mailto:glattj@limestone.on.ca">glattj@limestone.on.ca</a>      </li> </ul>         Scholarship & Award Opportunities              <ul type="disc"> <li>June 15, 2024<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhoratioalger.ca%2Fen%2Fhome%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952226480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1UD0rAb5brkP%2Bsx4kAthkMfE5W9bENU3dmb4tEa98qM%3D&reserved=0"> </a><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhoratioalger.ca%2Fen%2Fhome%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952231795%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rjOVkYRV2SxMJm50GMZZ%2BIbkWzuEAdxwLkPZQ2Dtgzc%3D&reserved=0">Horatio Alger Scholarships:</a>  The Horation Alger Association of Canada wants to support the next generation of workers who will contribute to the Canadian economy across a wide variety of vocational and technical sectors.  Scholarships of up to $3000 are avilaable for 25 deserving applicants who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity and are pursuing paths to employment.       </li> <li>June 30th, 2024: Russell Alexander Law Scholarship :  Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers is very excited to announce that they are offering a scholarship to students interested in studying law and they would like to share this scholarship opportunity with you. The recipient of the Russell Alexander Law Scholarship will receive up to $2,000 toward the tuition for their post-secondary education, in addition to a $500 bonus to help cover the cost of school supplies of their choice, such as technology, textbooks, notebooks, etc. For more information visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.russellalexander.com%2Frussell-alexander-law-firm-scholarship%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952237024%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xvxIOnzBeQwop%2BwWr4j%2F6CdiECwlUsUL71WqUbgNlzc%3D&reserved=0">Russell Alexander Law Scholarship</a> </li> <li>June 30, 2024: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kingstonfair.com%2Fbursary-application%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1DIjJenhYWt018cA-5kBxXDUemT64Pg4Cs_hGWj3f-fVFt_LU39VytMPs&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952242333%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v20jso6C%2FWgx3hqSu5T3288vNjpJEYePB83CJIfNTUw%3D&reserved=0">Kingston Fair Bursary:</a> Deadline June 30, 2024     </li> <li>July 19, 2024: Professional Engineers of Ontario Kingston Chapter Scholarship 2024. Application attached to June 14, 2024 weekly email update. </li> <li>July 31, 2024:  Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame Achievement Award.  Hard copies are available in the KSS student services office.  Any students who have been involved in organized sport with KASSAA and has a history of involvement with organized sport should consider applying for this award.     </li> </ul> Additional scholarship opportunities can be explored at <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholarshipscanada.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952247712%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G7m5yYRgbfOVVC61BaRo89DIMEaQLRXBDFPTgY4gZ%2F0%3D&reserved=0">scholarshipscanada.com</a> and <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyconic.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3a352de2057439ce83708dc8cd6ec3b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638540101952253000%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ul6Z6T6%2BldPR95fZNGvcdrOmgIdngd8OZCvNCIIuksU%3D&reserved=0">yconic.com.</a>  If you require a reference letter, it is appropriate to ask 2-3 weeks prior to the date it will be required.                    Upcoming Dates & Deadlines     June 21: Graduation list is finalized for KSS graduation program. Community hours, e-learning requirement and final grades submitted for inclusion on student’s transcripts.  June 26th morning : KSS Graduation registration (caps, gowns, etc.) in the KSS library.   June 27th, 2024: KSS Graduation Ceremony- 4pm @ The Slush Puppie Centre                        Have a wonderful weekend.                        Sincerely,                                      Bonney Morris-Pocock, she/her                   Head of Student Services                   Kingston Secondary School                   (613)544-4811 x11169     <img src="http://email.pd.myontarioedu.ca/o/eJw8zDGuAiEQANDTLN0nMzAfmILGaG9nDbMYSWTHsBvPb2x8B3hrlrX4UEzLGDERusRkHplTgFrrv19LQkFHkSRWV1IQ7yiA6RkDExMniBYRE9tf4BnCQnC7nP6uZ0D4IqtNBlrdRpepu94PKzrMzEPn7PtLRetC8Oyj7YduzepmpZh3dp8AAAD__8EvLl4" title="">

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