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<img src="/images/9c3263d5-a20f-5377-a101-fd82c7e27e25?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435" srcset="/thumbnails/9c3263d5-a20f-5377-a101-fd82c7e27e25?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435 450w, /images/9c3263d5-a20f-5377-a101-fd82c7e27e25?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_pkX84PqYQrPUYCHBr9JkL4k0kOD_v0W1iDlkgovoL-CTAw/viewform" target="_self" title="Timetable assistance">KSS Timetable Assistance form</a><br><br><strong>in-person timetable assistance&nbsp;</strong><strong>Tuesday, August 30&nbsp;</strong><strong>Thursday, September 2&nbsp;</strong><strong>9:00am - 2:00pm.<br> <br> </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_pkX84PqYQrPUYCHBr9JkL4k0kOD_v0W1iDlkgovoL-CTAw/viewform" target="_self" title="assistance form">KSS Timetable Assistance form</a>

<img src="/images/2107214e-333e-527d-bad1-4cc927dd6073?fingerprint=ppb20251217013311" srcset="/thumbnails/2107214e-333e-527d-bad1-4cc927dd6073?fingerprint=ppb20251217013311 450w, /images/2107214e-333e-527d-bad1-4cc927dd6073?fingerprint=ppb20251217013311 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"><span></span> <p><span>You can still contact one of the&nbsp;</span><strong>Adolescent Care Workers/Social Worker</strong><span><span>&nbsp;via email to book a phone or video appointment.</span><span><span> </span><span>Their emails are on the document attached if you don't have them.<br> <br> <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/26abb808-8073-5b7c-ab37-19cb2a7e98f2?fingerprint=ppb20251217013352" target="_blank"> <span>How to get HELP at KSS and in the Community</span> </a><br> </span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span>Student Services</span></strong><span>&nbsp;is working from home and you can book an appointment and check availability <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foutlook.office365.com%2Fowa%2Fcalendar%2FKCVIStudentServices1%40limestoneschools.onmicrosoft.com%2Fbookings%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C313ebdc65bf54bf233eb08d8b1c6f69e%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637454815451881319%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=SGChECDe6f%2BbrCInSVS2oOd3weU79A4U0vIhcNmqXW8%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/KCVIStudentServices1@limestoneschools.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/" target="_self">Student Services Appointment</a>.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span>There are lots of support in the community!! Check out the attached document or the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fcms%2Fone.aspx%3FpageId%3D639767&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C313ebdc65bf54bf233eb08d8b1c6f69e%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637454815451901301%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=E3G5yPPpn7YBRPxKvp3SIwcxRWido2tVLL7YZ0IUn%2F0%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://www.limestone.on.ca/cms/one.aspx?pageId=639767">link here</a><span> for more information.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foutlook.office365.com%2Fowa%2Fcalendar%2FKCVIStudentServices1%40limestoneschools.onmicrosoft.com%2Fbookings%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ckicvi-StaffServices%40limestoneschools.onmicrosoft.com%7C92203dc2a35a49425a4c08d88fe500a0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637417561023608694%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=UZs%2BapuPlCPeHXoBHLi7oStGffG1XZe4AvBxzRICPq8%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/KCVIStudentServices1@limestoneschools.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/">Student Services Appointments</a></span></p><span></span>

<img src="/images/11d9965f-2010-53fe-87c3-07d69caf397f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" srcset="/thumbnails/11d9965f-2010-53fe-87c3-07d69caf397f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147 450w, /images/11d9965f-2010-53fe-87c3-07d69caf397f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <p><span>The Limestone District School Board and community partners are committed to making our schools safe for students and staff. As a result, schools will respond to all student behaviours that pose a potential risk to other students, staff, and members of the community. The Community Violence Threat Risk Assessment Process is designed to be proactive in developing intervention plans that address the emotional and physical safety of those involved. A Threat/Risk Assessment is initiated by the school administration or community partners when behaviours have been identified by staff or students that pose a potential risk to self and/or others. Please note: it is important for all parties to support the Violence Threat Risk Assessment Process. However, if for some reason there is a reluctance to participate in the process, by the student of concern or parent/guardian, the threat assessment process will continue in order to ensure a safe and caring environment for all. Families are asked to review the steps of a Threat/Risk Assessment online at <a href="http://bit.ly/LDSBthreatassessment">http://bit.ly/LDSBthreatassessment</a> .</span></p> <p><span>&nbsp;</span></p>

<img src="/images/924c7537-9a93-56ab-9875-feca262ab82c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343" srcset="/thumbnails/924c7537-9a93-56ab-9875-feca262ab82c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343 450w, /images/924c7537-9a93-56ab-9875-feca262ab82c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <p><span>For full detailed instructions on options for reporting student absences (Toll-free number, School Messenger website portal or School Messenger App), go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/go/e7fcc59a-67b4-5cf1-90e4-731773feec4c" target="_blank" title="Report Student Absence"><span>Report a Student Absence</span></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <br> Please note if using the telephone option, we have a new number as of Monday, January 14, 2019.&nbsp; Please call the new automated system at 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report a student absent. This number replaces the school attendance line (613-544-9051).&nbsp; Please use only the new 855 number. In addition, we strongly suggest parents add a PIN code to the system.<br> <br> If you do need to speak with the point person (Guidance) or Administration regarding your student’s absence, please call the school directly at 613-544-4811.<br> <br> When registering an account with School Messenger (by portal or app), each contact person must have a unique email that is on file at the school for that contact. Please call the school if you wish to add an email to a contact.&nbsp; Changes to phone numbers and contacts can only be made by contacting the school directly.&nbsp; Preferences for communication (text, email, call) can be made after an account is set-up.<br> <br> Please call us if you have any difficulties using the new automated system, the website portal or app.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>

<img src="/images/9cd40dc5-c50b-5521-964c-8266a062899a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" srcset="/thumbnails/9cd40dc5-c50b-5521-964c-8266a062899a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448 450w, /images/9cd40dc5-c50b-5521-964c-8266a062899a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <p><span>Our school will use a new broadcasting tool to communicate need-to-know information to families in a timely and efficient way.</span></p> <p><span>The <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/03750cee-6a45-5f7d-84cd-cde0aac4953c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013025" target="_blank"> <span>“Communicate”</span> </a> system will allow us to share important school information with families via text, email or phone message. We will use this tool for urgent items like event cancellations or school emergencies. We may also use it for sharing information such as upcoming progress reports, school council meetings or special events.</span></p> <p><span><span>Secondary school families will be familiar with a previous version of the broadcast tool (Synrevoice) which allows schools to send messages about student attendance and other important school information.</span><br> </span></p> <p><span><span>Registered parents/guardians will receive these messages through contact information collected in our student information system. Parents/guardians may choose how to receive these alerts by text message, email or phone call with the exception of emergency events which will always be communicated via all contact methods on file with the school. If parents/guardians choose to receive text messages, they must opt-in due to potential charges from their cell phone carrier. </span><a class="editor-link" href="/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" target="_blank"> <span>Learn how to opt-in for text messages</span> </a><span>.</span><br> </span></p> <p><span><span>It is important that parents/guardians ensure schools have the most up-to-date contact information at the beginning of the school year. If your contact information changes during the school year, parents/guardians are asked to contact the school with the updated information.</span><br> </span></p> <p><span><strong><span>Teacher/Coach/Extra-Curricular Leader Messaging:</span></strong><br> </span></p> <p><span>In addition, t</span><span>eachers and coaches/leaders of extra-curricular activities will also be able to take advantage of an instant message option to keep students and families up to date regarding classroom or practice/game activities in a timely manner. Students and parents/guardians will be invited to join a group and receive messages related specifically to their group. Information on how to join groups will be shared directly with students and families by the teacher, coach/leader. <span><a class="editor-link" href="/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" target="_blank"> <span>Learn how to join a group</span> </a></span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong><span>School Messenger App Account:</span></strong><br> </span></p> <p><span>All of our new electronic communications tools can be accessed anytime, anywhere online and/or via Smartphones. To take advantage of this new convenience and functionality, we encourage you to create a School Messenger account on your desktop, laptop, tablet and/or download the SchoolMessenger app. While an account is not required to use these new tools, it will allow you to review your contact information and communication preferences, and it stores all of your messages in one place. <span><a class="editor-link" href="/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" target="_blank"> <span>Learn how to create an account</span> </a></span><em>.</em></span></p> <p><span>Communicate does not replace current school communication tools but enhances the way in which schools will provide information to families. In most cases, information will still be provided on school websites, school newsletters, notices home and social media accounts, where applicable.</span></p> <p><span><span>Parents/guardians should expect to receive notifications from the system soon.</span><br> </span></p> <p><span>&nbsp;</span></p>