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2024-06-06-Skills Ontario Winners 2024 (300 x 200 px) (1)

Skills Ontario Awards 2024

<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="/images/4404f904-f625-5628-b479-f037226c1116?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" alt=""></figure>Limestone’s Board of Trustees had the honour of having the Skills Ontario Competition Awards at the Education, Policy, and Operations Committee meeting on June 5, 2024. The Expanded Opportunities Team lead by Melissa Baker-Cox, Geoff Petznick, Paul Allinson, and Courtney Soucy, presented banners to the students involved in the Skills Ontario Competition, as well as Skills Canada.On behalf of the Board of Trustees and entire Limestone District School Board, congratulations to all the students on their participation and amazing success!  Grade 7/8 ConstructionIndividual teams were asked to construct a scale model of a modest and affordable house for a well deserving family based on the design they arrived with. Team construction projects will be judged on several criteria including creativity, quality, teamwork, and demonstration of basic practical and theoretical knowledge of Residential House Design and Construction.3rd Place at Skills Ontario: A.J. Farley, Aiden Lollar, Baurer Desveaux, and Keegan GardinerAuto Paint – SecondaryCompetitors had the opportunity to demonstrate, through practical and theoretical application, their skills and task knowledge in the industry relevant to:<ul><li>Basic skills relevant to surface preparation, colour matching, painting, and polishing.</li><li>Knowledge of an application of applicable health and safety regulations.</li><li>Adjusting and checking of safety/operating equipment.</li><li>Problem solving in relation to painting.</li></ul>1st Place at Skills Ontario: Alisha Haaksman3rd Place at Skills Ontario: Joe YeomansOutdoor Power Equipment – SecondaryTested the skills and knowledge of each student in the air and liquid cooled engine field and to prepare each student for employment in the Marine, Powersports, and Small Engine industries. Criteria included: two-stroke engine mechanical operation, all-terrain vehicle braking systems, fuel system and carburetor repair, electrical wiring and troubleshooting, four-cycle engine shooting, and theory.                1st Place at Skills Ontario: Jeremy GardinerAuto Collison – Post SecondaryCompetitions were judged on their general knowledge of auto body repair process with particular attention paid to:<ul><li>Knowledge of safe working practices through the body repair process.</li><li>Proper application of I-Car procedures for the structural sectioning project.</li><li>Performance of an aluminum welding task.</li><li>Accurate use of Tram-bar and Unibody measurement charges for measuring a Unibody.</li></ul>1st Place at Skills Ontario and 2nd Place at Skills Canada: Liam AlfordArborist – Post SecondaryCompetitors were judged on:<ul><li>Tailboard Safety </li><li> <ul><li>Assessment of the hazards for the tasks being performed below. </li></ul></li><li>Knot Tying </li><li> <ul><li>Performing and completing knots as described in the Arborist Industry Safe Work Practices book by WSPS – Spar Pole Rescue </li><li>While maintaining 100% tie off work positioning, ascend the tree (powerline pole for use of competition), assess patient, secure patient, and lower ground. </li></ul></li><li>Limbing Challenge </li><li> <ul><li>Assemble a chain saw (will be disassembled), properly start reassembled chainsaw. </li><li>Using the same chainsaw, remove identified limbs (obstacle) of a downed tree (powerline pole with large dowels) using proper cutting and safe chainsaw techniques. </li></ul></li><li>Throw Ball Challenge </li><li> <ul><li>With in the allotted time, utilize provided throw ball lines, to make as many attempts as possible to hit targets to score points. This is an accuracy challenge. </li></ul></li><li>Mechanical Advantage Challenge </li><li> <ul><li>All competitors were provided with the same set equipment (pulleys, trusses, etc.), where they will develop the most efficient mechanical advantage system within the time allotted.</li></ul></li></ul>2nd Place at Skills Ontario: Owen ChapmanCongratulations to all the Limestone District School Board Skills Ontario Competitors:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Contest</td><td>Name</td><td>Rank</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Collision Repair</td><td>Shayla G</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Collision Repair</td><td>Tate D</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Paint</td><td>Alisha H</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Paint</td><td>Joe Y</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Service Technology</td><td>Blake D</td><td>34</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Service Technology</td><td>Nathan P</td><td>44</td></tr><tr><td>Baking</td><td>Joanna N</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Brick Masonry</td><td>Zach R</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Cabinetmaking</td><td>Isabelle M</td><td>17</td></tr><tr><td>Carpentry –Individual</td><td>Austin M</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Carpentry – Team of two</td><td>Hunter M, Jude N</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Coding</td><td>Kai M</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Computer Aided Manufacturing</td><td>Dominic A</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>Computer Aided Manufacturing</td><td>Hailey O</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Construction 7-8</td><td>Bauer D, AJ F, Keegan G, Aiden L</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Culinary Arts</td><td>Iain S</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>Electrical Installations</td><td>Nolan S</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Floristry</td><td>Sunnai P</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Graphic Design – Presentation</td><td>Grace L</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>Graphic Design – Studio Production</td><td>Dominique S</td><td>27</td></tr><tr><td>Green Energy 7-8</td><td>Eirnan M, James S, Chelsea H, Kemsley B</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Hairstyling</td><td>Sierra W</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>Hairstyling</td><td>Delvin D-C</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Heavy Equipment Service</td><td>Fletcher M</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>Horticulture & Landscaping</td><td>Patrick C, Kaleb W</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>LEGO Mechanical Engineering 7-8</td><td>Sohoh M, Lonin W, Easton S, Hudson H</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Outdoor Power Equipment</td><td>Jeremy G</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Photography</td><td>Brooke M</td><td>49</td></tr><tr><td>Photography</td><td>Dante M</td><td>55</td></tr><tr><td>Plumbing</td><td>Vann T</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>Precision Machining</td><td>Reid A</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>Prepared Speech</td><td>Aurora</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>VEX Robotics – Team of four</td><td>Bradley B, Deven G, Maneesha D. Allen G</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>Welding</td><td>Riley H</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>Welding</td><td>Luke P</td><td>21</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> Limestone would like to thank all the Skills Competition Coaches and Chairs, the entire Expanded Opportunities team members, St. Lawrence College, Skills Ontario, and Skills Canada.

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

Get Your Bearings

<img src="/images/27062970-30dc-5b77-9548-deec05f741d9?fingerprint=ppb20251217013352" srcset="/thumbnails/27062970-30dc-5b77-9548-deec05f741d9?fingerprint=ppb20251217013352 450w, /images/27062970-30dc-5b77-9548-deec05f741d9?fingerprint=ppb20251217013352 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Get Your BEARings, our Grade 9 orientation day will run on August 28th from 8:30-2:30.  Students will spend the morning in a Link Crew getting to know other Grade 9 students and learning what life at KSS is all about.    In the afternoon, students will get to move through their timetable.  They will visit their classrooms and meet some of their teachers.  Students will get their locker and have a chance to ask questions before the first day of school.  Lunch will be provided and Link Crews will be in touch in the days leading up to the event to find out about dietary needs.  A parent/guardian information session will be offered at 8:30 in the library.   <img src="/images/e51d68ff-efe5-5789-8e98-e6aa6fbd6cb1?fingerprint=ppb20251217015113" srcset="/thumbnails/e51d68ff-efe5-5789-8e98-e6aa6fbd6cb1?fingerprint=ppb20251217015113 450w, /images/e51d68ff-efe5-5789-8e98-e6aa6fbd6cb1?fingerprint=ppb20251217015113 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">

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

2024 Exam Schedule

<img src="/images/602a8382-f0e6-59ba-8238-44bf6f89c54b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013856" srcset="/thumbnails/602a8382-f0e6-59ba-8238-44bf6f89c54b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013856 450w, /images/602a8382-f0e6-59ba-8238-44bf6f89c54b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013856 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"><a class="editor-link" href="/documents/016237c1-985b-501f-b998-22971b08c050?fingerprint=ppb20251217013010" target="_blank"> Exam schedule June 2024 Revised </a>

2024-06-04 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

National Indigenous History Month 2024

<img src="/images/de06adf7-cd27-549d-b705-91421f9a569f?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="float:right">June is National Indigenous History Month. This month is an opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It’s a time to honour and give voice to the stories, achievements, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across Canada, who have lived and cared for this land since time immemorial and who continue to make significant impacts, today.During this month, we also celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. This day is an opportunity to honour the histories and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This day is important as it gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the Indigenous peoples whose histories and cultures are rooted in this land, and whose historical impact and presence have long been ignored by Canadian society. We are now in a place where we are beginning to recognize the importance of Indigenous peoples and their contributions to what we now know as Canada. In the Limestone District School Board, it is critical that we continue to teach the truth and to make a commitment to life-long reconcili-ACTION and living in right relations with the Indigenous community whose traditional territory we are fortunate to teach and learn on.Working in partnership with the Kingston Friendship Centre and several community organizations, the Limestone District School Board’s, Indigenous Education Team is proud to offer several opportunities for staff, students, caregivers, and the community to engage in throughout this month.June 6th – Self-identified Indigenous students and students enrolled in NAC10 are invited to participate in a fish scale art workshop with Cree-Métis artist, Jamie Morse. This opportunity is being funded generously by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest through the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centre's.June 11th – Storytelling session by Bomgiizhik (Isaac Murdoch): “Stories of the Summer Solstice”. All classes are invited to participate in a virtual session through Zoom on June 11th to learn about the Summer Solstice.June 19th – Caregivers, students, and the community are invited to attend a Public Virtual Hodinohsho:ni Governance Workshop hosted by the Woodland Cultural Centre. This workshop will be on June 19th at 6:00 PM. The donation for this workshop helps to support the education department in creating and delivering virtual programming at the Woodland Cultural Centre. Topics covered include Hodinohsho:ni system of governance, use of Wampum, the Royal Proclamation, the Haldimand Proclamation, the Indian Act, and how these conflicted with the traditional Hodinohsho:ni Governance structure.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84279518633?pwd=ckUxb3VLT0J0NnBTMCtONlZnc2xudz09" class="editor-link">Join the Public Virtual Hodinohsho:ni Governance Workshop on ZOOM</a>.June 21st – National Indigenous Peoples Day at City Park in Kingston. On June 21st, staff and students are invited to attend the National Indigenous Peoples Day event in City Park from 11:00 – 4:00 PM. On this day there will be market vendors, a community services fair, food vendors, activities for children and youth, and an evening event starting at 7:00 PM in Springer Market Square featuring a concert by 2nd Line Bluegrass. The LDSB Indigenous Education Team will be working in collaboration with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library to create buttons, play large outdoor games such as cornhole and Jenga, and other fun activities! We are thankful for the continued collaboration with the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest to help make this event possible for staff, students, and the community.

2024-06-03 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Jazz Band wins Silver at MusicFest

<img src="/images/e179b1a9-26ad-5207-84e6-ac299c499996?fingerprint=ppb20251217015101" srcset="/thumbnails/e179b1a9-26ad-5207-84e6-ac299c499996?fingerprint=ppb20251217015101 450w, /images/e179b1a9-26ad-5207-84e6-ac299c499996?fingerprint=ppb20251217015101 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> KSS Jazz Band Brings Home Silver! In March,  our KSS Jazz Band travelled to Humber College to participate in the MusicFest Regional competition where they earned a Gold level and an invitation to the National Event later in the year! <img src="/images/478c5564-5a14-5fe0-85d7-604295798a3d?fingerprint=ppb20251217013647" srcset="/thumbnails/478c5564-5a14-5fe0-85d7-604295798a3d?fingerprint=ppb20251217013647 450w, /images/478c5564-5a14-5fe0-85d7-604295798a3d?fingerprint=ppb20251217013647 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">  With generous support from the Cataraqui Kingston Rotary Club, private donations, and some delicious fundraising, the band was able to attend the event!  On May 17th, they travelled to the University of Toronto to participate and perform in the MusicFest Nationals Competition.  It was a fantastic day for the band as they took the stage and won Silver! Congratulations to all our KSS Musicians for their continued hard work and dedication to Music!

2024-05-27 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Join LDSB's Technical Advisory Group

<img src="/images/e61a0df0-e3a8-5259-9b1d-90b8936eb8fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="float:right">The Limestone District School Board is seeking new members for the Technical Advisory Group for the next phase of Student Census data collection. The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions, and make recommendations in the design of methods for data collection, analysis, and the representation of results. Most importantly, TAG ensures that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the analysis of Student Census data to minimize the risk of bias.Recruitment:The committee will be formed by seeking expressions of continued interest from current members and new expressions of interest from individuals who possess the required lived experience and research skill set. Limestone staff will be notified by email of the opportunity to join TAG. The opportunity will also be posted to the LDSB website and advertised on LDSB’s social media channels New interested parties can express their interest using the <a href="https://ldsb.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aXfk1Af78UcseO" class="editor-link">TAG Expression of Interest Form</a>. Printable copies of the form are also available <a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/clostlamberte_limestone_on_ca/EUjk3z0ydglFjxSb2QBRtREBeMUgAtZZe3fZhGEnW2vjUA?e=DlGsax" class="editor-link">here</a>. All submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 2024.It is important to read the <a href="/documents/3b3da70a-68e5-55e0-b8ec-80d58d9bbb44?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" target="_blank" class="editor-link"> TAG Terms of Reference </a> before you apply.Selection:Expressions of interest will be reviewed by the core Census Team (Limestone Research Team, Equity Consultant, Superintendent); the Vice Principal of Indigenous Education; and the Human Rights andEquity Officer. The goal is to create a committee that is as equitable and intersectional as possible from the applications received. Interested parties are invited to share the ways in which they are willing and able to share their lived experiences alongside their research and/or data experience.TAG Membership Drive: Proposed TimelinePlease note, the timeline subject to changeSpring 2024Recruitment of new TAG Members May 6 to June 3, 2024Early June: Review applicationsMid- to Late-June: Confirm members

2024-05-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Pantry Items Needed

<img src="/images/3f8a1872-b1eb-5a68-8c4d-701651037e39?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" srcset="/thumbnails/3f8a1872-b1eb-5a68-8c4d-701651037e39?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609 450w, /images/3f8a1872-b1eb-5a68-8c4d-701651037e39?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> The pantry is for students and their families whose food budgets are smaller than usual. The KSS pantry offers students an option to come and pick out some non-perishable groceries for free, no questions asked.  Students can drop by the Success Room (where the pantry is located) at any time during school hours and a staff member can show them what to do.  If your family is in a position to donate, we would greatly appreciate any non-perishable donations. Items such as hygiene products, detergent, and monetary donations or grocery store gift cards are also appreciated.  Donations such as these are welcome (this list is not complete): -pasta -pasta sauce -Cereal -crackers -Mr. Noodles -canned goods (soups, Chilli, fruit, vegetables, beans, fish) -rice packets -Kraft dinner -peanut butter -jam -Granola bars -apple sauce -shampoo -conditioner -deodorant marketed for males -soap -toothpaste  -toothbrushes Monetary donations or grocery gift cards should be brought to the office, labeled "For the KSS pantry".   Kingston Secondary School

2024-01-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Principal's Message

<img src="/images/47ba7660-22e4-5b3f-9a86-d97366a73ac1?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" srcset="/thumbnails/47ba7660-22e4-5b3f-9a86-d97366a73ac1?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700 450w, /images/47ba7660-22e4-5b3f-9a86-d97366a73ac1?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Principal’s Message As we embark on the 2023-2024 school year, we would like to extend a warm welcome to 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 site 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: Madame Sousa: Module Vanier and KSS School to Community Program (613-544-4811 Extension 11105) Mrs. Donnan: Grade 10 and 12 (613-544-4811 Extension 11102) Mr. Morrow: Grade 9 and 11 (613-544-4811 Extension 11103) On behalf of our staff and our administrative team, we look forward to working together to support our KSS Bears and Vanier Vipers in the 2023-2024 school year. Warm Regards, Darren Seymour Principal (613-544-4811 Extension 11104)

2023-08-31 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Medical Information Forms

<img src="/images/2cc13af4-08aa-5c44-8114-c254e2f1a8cc?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" srcset="/thumbnails/2cc13af4-08aa-5c44-8114-c254e2f1a8cc?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419 450w, /images/2cc13af4-08aa-5c44-8114-c254e2f1a8cc?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> DEAR FAMILIES,                                                               August 28, 2023 This message is intended for the families of students with prevalent medical conditions where documentation is needed by the school: To help us gather important medical information about your child, we ask that you select the correct Plan of Care form below, complete it and return it to KSS as soon as possible. Completed plans of care can either be printed and returned with your child to their teacher, emailed to <a href="mailto:kings@limestone.on.ca">kings@limestone.on.ca</a> or faxed at 613 544 8795. The health and safety of our kids is our first priority. Thank you for helping us stay informed on your child's medical conditions and Plan of Care for the 2023-2024 school year! Sincerely, The KSS Team<img src="/images/fd41486e-8fdb-5b2a-b886-c732c9a50504?fingerprint=ppb20251217015319" srcset="/thumbnails/fd41486e-8fdb-5b2a-b886-c732c9a50504?fingerprint=ppb20251217015319 450w, /images/fd41486e-8fdb-5b2a-b886-c732c9a50504?fingerprint=ppb20251217015319 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">   <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/7904565e-deb5-5b02-9908-9417f12ddc78?fingerprint=ppb20251217014125" target="_blank"> https://www.limestone.on.ca/UserFiles/Servers/Server_352698/File/Board/Medical%20Procedures/Form-311-B%20Epilepsy%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf </a>  <img src="/images/38b317d2-9f60-597a-b2d6-9d22c5fd14cd?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" srcset="/thumbnails/38b317d2-9f60-597a-b2d6-9d22c5fd14cd?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527 450w, /images/38b317d2-9f60-597a-b2d6-9d22c5fd14cd?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">   <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/45f5f1e6-6d72-54a0-b129-31729f61bc7c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013647" target="_blank"> https://www.limestone.on.ca/UserFiles/Servers/Server_352698/File/Board/Medical%20Procedures/Form-311-C%20Diabetes%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf </a><img src="/images/ecce31c1-6ee4-5bff-9ac3-e4213fa4ac6c?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" srcset="/thumbnails/ecce31c1-6ee4-5bff-9ac3-e4213fa4ac6c?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205 450w, /images/ecce31c1-6ee4-5bff-9ac3-e4213fa4ac6c?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/f7373072-520d-5146-b6a3-0b5b83d4ff32?fingerprint=ppb20251217015254" target="_blank"> https://www.limestone.on.ca/UserFiles/Servers/Server_352698/File/Board/Medical%20Procedures/Form-311-D%20Asthma%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf </a> <img src="/images/dd892c49-0ecc-50e4-b1ce-a6d60cbe9d88?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" srcset="/thumbnails/dd892c49-0ecc-50e4-b1ce-a6d60cbe9d88?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036 450w, /images/dd892c49-0ecc-50e4-b1ce-a6d60cbe9d88?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/aa1fb6b9-a400-570a-a094-afd28deef794?fingerprint=ppb20251217014559" target="_blank"> https://www.limestone.on.ca/UserFiles/Servers/Server_352698/File/Board/Medical%20Procedures/Form-311-E%20Anaphylaxis%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf </a> SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:   Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/ad47c345-609d-5245-9b9b-bf33f5621980?fingerprint=ppb20251217014623" target="_blank"> https://www.limestone.on.ca/UserFiles/Servers/Server_352698/File/Students/Health%20&%20Wellness/Health%20Issues%20Handbook/Templates/Form-314-A1.pdf </a>   Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication <a href="https://limestone.on.ca/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=14182988">https://www.limestone.on.ca/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=14182988</a>   Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/a114f4bc-b741-5ff9-894b-dbe649ce14ea?fingerprint=ppb20251217014502" target="_blank"> https://www.limestone.on.ca/UserFiles/Servers/Server_352698/File/Students/Health%20&%20Wellness/Health%20Issues%20Handbook/Anaphylaxis/Form-314-A3.pdf </a>   Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures <a href="http://limestone.on.ca/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=1503145">http://www.limestone.on.ca/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=1503145</a>   Form-314-B2: Medical Procedures Form <a href="http://limestone.on.ca/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=1503147">http://www.limestone.on.ca/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=1503147</a>   Form 314-D3 Emergency Medical Alert Form <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/3f1aba97-6b8a-5acd-be4c-dd50e42479cb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" target="_blank"> https://www.limestone.on.ca/UserFiles/Servers/Server_352698/File/Students/Health%20&%20Wellness/Health%20Issues%20Handbook/Templates/Form-314-D3.pdf </a>   Thank you!

2023-08-30 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Sign Up for School-Day Permissions & Payments!

<img src="/images/90e5297a-ebd3-53a8-a6dd-07ac86f795db?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343" srcset="/thumbnails/90e5297a-ebd3-53a8-a6dd-07ac86f795db?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343 450w, /images/90e5297a-ebd3-53a8-a6dd-07ac86f795db?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Have you signed up for your School Day account yet? If you sign up by February 28th you could win a $50 gift card for groceries or gas! Starting semester two, we will be running all events, sales, products, field trips, sports team fees, Tournaments and permission forms through School-Day. If you have not already signed up for your School-Day account, you will need to do so as soon as you can. To sign up for School-Day and add your student(s): <ul> <li>Click the Quick Link on the KSS website called “School-Day – Permissions & Payments”</li> <li>OR go to <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.school-day.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C67c5933fe5b24c10488b08daf95e5000%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638096480708913783%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=M1MZB1LPAJTsUt5C%2FV2myDWK6f6VaPQxzEZaVwSxhbk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="www.school-day.com">www.school-day.com</a> </li> <li>You will need a Secure-Match Key for each student you have at KSS</li> <li>Instructions are also attached to this email for your reference.</li> </ul> PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have a secure match key for your student, please let the KSS office know at 613-544-4811 or email Tracy at <a href="mailto:macvicart@limestone.on.ca">macvicart@limestone.on.ca</a> As always, If you have any questions, please let us know.

2023-02-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

KSS Legacy Wall

<img src="/images/0b2ff5a8-9f7e-5560-9ec5-92523ee281d3?fingerprint=ppb20251217013102" srcset="/thumbnails/0b2ff5a8-9f7e-5560-9ec5-92523ee281d3?fingerprint=ppb20251217013102 450w, /images/0b2ff5a8-9f7e-5560-9ec5-92523ee281d3?fingerprint=ppb20251217013102 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> The KCVI-QECVI Legacy Wall is a visual representation of an important history. "It is the history of history in education, as the oldest public secondary school in Ontario (KCVI), and one of the first technical schools (QECVI)," explains Joanne Whitfield, a teacher-librarian recently retired from Kington Secondary School and KCVI, and a member of the Legacy Project. Following the decision to consolidate the former Kingston Collegiate & Vocational Institute (KCVI) and the former Queen Elizabeth Collegiate & Vocational Institute into Kingston Secondary School (KSS), members of the KCVI community began preserving the history of both schools and making it accessible to the KSS community and the public within the <a href="/our_school/k_c_v_i_q_e_c_v_i_legacy_project" target="_blank" title="KCVI-QECVI Legacy Project">KCVI-QECVI Legacy Project</a>. Ms. Whitfield along with former KCVI and QECVI educators Kevin Reed, Tim Orpin and Chris Vanluven worked tirelessly over the last three years preserving important documents, registers, correspondence, memorabilia, and media collected over the lifetime of the two schools. It was their dedication to their students and colleagues that inspired them to crawl through a century-old vault, basements, and storage rooms to discover a treasure trove of items that teachers and administrators had kept over the years, including the astonishing find of the principal's correspondence from 1918-1929 and 1939-1945. What the Legacy Project members learned going through all the historical documents and memorabilia, Whitfield says, "...was at the start you see a school that has boys and a bit of money, and over time you arrive at a school where everyone is welcome. And that is the lesson, I think that you learn, when you look at that history." And it is the lesson she wanted students to learn. "Curating the historical documents, and memorabilia is for the students." There are many artifacts that were kept, items that the committee knew could be properly cared for and could tell a story to the students. There were also items they knew they could not take care of because the school is not a museum. "Students come to library, and they look at these historical objects, and they use these objects to learn the history of the school, and by learning about the history of the school, they can see all the influences from the outside," adds Whitfield. The Legacy Project is a collection of curated historic artifacts and documents housed in the KSS Library. There are several online catalogues that highlight each schools’ rich history and important contributions. A vital part of the project was to create a permanent installation within KSS, where students, staff and visitors could reflect and appreciate the roots of Kingston Secondary School well into the future. The Legacy Wall encapsulates 200 years of student life. Ms. Whitfield and Mr. Reed meticulously selected images and stories that would portray the legacies created by the two schools, and the thousands of students and staff who learned, lived, and played in those communities. They sorted through one hundred years of yearbooks and historical documents and sought memories from former students of the schools to create the wall display.  Darlene Scarlett, Principal of KSS, concludes "I have only been involved in the project since March of 2021, but I have been amazed by the dedication and hours that Joanne, Kevin Tim and Chris have dedicated to the project. It would not have happened without them." Kingston Secondary School opened to students on December 15, 2020. The new school brought together secondary students from the former Kingston Collegiate & Vocational Institute (KCVI) and former Queen Elizabeth Collegiate & Vocational Institute (QECVI) and relocated Grade 7 and 8 intermediate French Immersion/Extended French students from Module Vanier. This Legacy Project was made possible because of funding and support from the Government of Canada, the City of Kingston, the Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites, the KCVI Bicentennial Fund, the KCVI Legacy Fund, the Limestone District School Board, and the Limestone Learning Foundation. Local design firms <a href="https://1dea.ca/" target="_blank" title="1dea Design ">1dea Design </a>and <a href="https://www.gilmorereproductions.com/" target="_blank" title="Gilmore Reproductions ">Gilmore Reproductions </a>facilitated the design concept of the Legacy Wall.

2022-11-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Important Traffic Safety Information

<img src="/images/65a5b5d6-c9a5-561c-a71e-549524a31416?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" srcset="/thumbnails/65a5b5d6-c9a5-561c-a71e-549524a31416?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934 450w, /images/65a5b5d6-c9a5-561c-a71e-549524a31416?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Traffic Safety for Pick Up and Drop Off We continue to have traffic congestion on Elliot Avenue causing safety concerns. A sub-committee created from the K.S.S. Parent Council met on September 25 and we highlighted numerous suggestions to the Limestone Board, who sent this information to the City of Kingston. The City of Kingston has responded with a 'Pick up and Drop Off Map". Please review the map below and follow the 'No Stopping' and 'No Parking' areas as suggested to make the area safer for all students and families. There are things you can do to support safety: <ol> <li>Give yourself an extra 10 minutes in the morning and drop off students a block away to give time for students to walk. School begins at 8:20 a.m.</li> <li>Please be respectful of speed limits in the neighborhood for all students' safety.</li> <li>If students are within walking distance, please walk.</li> <li>Take public transit. All students have a free transit pass.</li> <li>If you must drive students, please do not enter the school’s driveway between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. or between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m.</li> <li>If you must use Elliott Avenue, please understand this is a 'No Stopping' area, and respect speed limits for the safety of all students.</li> </ol>  Thank you for your continued cooperation in supporting safety.   <img src="/images/6f5bd86e-7879-5032-916c-c0fdd0bd4302?fingerprint=ppb20251217014029" srcset="/thumbnails/6f5bd86e-7879-5032-916c-c0fdd0bd4302?fingerprint=ppb20251217014029 450w, /images/6f5bd86e-7879-5032-916c-c0fdd0bd4302?fingerprint=ppb20251217014029 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">

2022-10-27 00:00:00 +0000 UTC