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New Digital Tools Informed Notice Available

Limestone District School Board uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning, communication, and school operations. A new <a href="/documents/1e89801e-5ebd-4673-ad1b-b3a08a9e7451/2026-06-29-Digital-Tools-Informed-Notice.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260629183742" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Digital Tools Informed Notice (PDF)</a> is now available, providing families with information about how personal information may be collected and used through approved digital tools, the safeguards in place to protect privacy, and the board’s commitment to secure and responsible technology use. More information on the Limestone District School Board <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/privacy" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Privacy webpage</a>.

2026-06-29 18:41:31.903 +0000 UTC

Comet Communication Newsletter June 26, 2026

<img src="/images/0ca5c936-06bc-4a4f-a825-f1b81b48b32f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013116" alt="Calvin Park Logo" width="131" height="154" style="width:131px;height:154px;display:inline-block;float:right"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Calvin Park Comet Communication</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">June 26, 2026</h2> <img src="/images/f49206f7-b518-4641-846b-02291b73f9cb?fingerprint=ppb20260626215311" alt="Admin Team Feb 2026 3" width="475" height="358" style="width:475px;height:358px;display:inline-block;float:left">Dear Calvin Park Families,As we come to the end of the school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Calvin Park families for your ongoing support, encouragement, and partnership. It has been a year filled with meaningful learning, creativity, growth, and connection.Throughout the year, students have engaged in rich classroom learning, participated in a wide variety of activities, enjoyed memorable field trips, and taken part in special events that helped build community and school spirit. These experiences would not be possible without the dedication of our staff and the support of families who continue to encourage students to learn, participate, and try new things.Report cards were sent home with students on Wednesday, June 24. We are proud of all that our students have accomplished this year and how much they have grown. We wish everyone a safe, restful, and joy-filled summer.The Administration TeamMargaret Connelly, Adam Andrecyk, Elizabeth Yanch, and Michelle Leake<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Congratulations Graduates!</h2>Congratulations to our Grade 8 Graduates! We were so proud to celebrate this milestone with students and families during our lovely graduation ceremony on Tuesday evening. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognize the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our Grade 8 students.Students also enjoyed a fun boat cruise, creating special memories with classmates as they marked the end of their time at Calvin Park. We wish all 197 of our Grade 8 students the very best as they transition to high school. We know they will carry forward the friendships, learning, and confidence they have built here, and we look forward to hearing about all the great things they will do next.<table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/b1d08f77-78e9-4ff8-b816-9453b986d635?fingerprint=ppb20260626214736" alt="94351001 260c 4f3e 8f78 030edf80d186" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/baa2242f-384d-4ef2-89d3-861a9eb4bc78?fingerprint=ppb20260626214750" alt="3d825c31 23fa 4652 aecf 2341e48832b5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/535eae3a-0b79-4ee0-b996-f52b2cee93da?fingerprint=ppb20260626214801" alt="04e146ef bc43 4625 86fe cef33d08ad65" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th></tr></tbody></table><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3">LEAP Showcase</h3>Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our LEAP Showcase, “Elbows Up.” It was wonderful to come together as a school community to celebrate the creativity, talent, and hard work of our students. Our performers and behind-the-scenes contributors did an outstanding job sharing their learning and passion for the arts, and we are so proud of the confidence, teamwork, and dedication they demonstrated throughout the evening.<table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/e5141692-4c38-4278-ae5d-5c7deeb29a46?fingerprint=ppb20260626213534" alt="cc324f19 1e41 4134 a4af da2aa477327a" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/abe997d7-ca05-468a-804e-9ca5637fa0d6?fingerprint=ppb20260626213502" alt="efd47149 b7ae 499f a3a2 7fe122e6c0c5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/eeb34427-0a23-4381-aca5-bb3bf10aa86d?fingerprint=ppb20260626213520" alt="f3092590 f653 468c 9e90 5ffba96d19a1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Hard Core Awards</h3>We were delighted to come together for the Hard Core Awards Celebration to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and many achievements of our students. Congratulations to all students who were recognized for their contributions in Academics, Athletics, Arts/Technology, Citizenship, and Clubs. We are so proud of your effort, resilience, kindness, and commitment to making Calvin Park a wonderful place to learn and grow. Thank you to our families and caregivers for joining us and for your continued support and partnership, and thank you to our dedicated staff team for helping make this celebration possible.<table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/d6fdfe68-0d86-48c8-be0a-95d82ae89500?fingerprint=ppb20260626214009" alt="d2ce3d72 da54 4101 a189 f12f1e237c5f" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/eae1cb09-8df8-4644-829c-57b7053c95f0?fingerprint=ppb20260626214025" alt="51c3afb8 b4c0 42db 9171 7d05c63a1170" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/dbaf751a-bafa-4518-a446-19d0c350cb54?fingerprint=ppb20260626214040" alt="83309ae2 a18b 4f38 9f0b b3bd3de7470e" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">Eco News</h2>Our school’s Habitat Garden was launched three years ago and had its first planting last spring and fall. This spring our Eco Club met regularly to maintain our four planters, as well as operate the tumbling composters and grow seedlings for Little Forests Kingston.Our Eco Club built two extra cedar planters this month and they will be ready for planting this summer and fall. We would like to acknowledge the following people and organizations for their support:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Mr. Wartman at Calvin Park for helping us build the planters.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Mr. Reid at LCVI for letting us use the wood shop.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Parent Council for a $500 contribution.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Glen Supply Co for a discount on the lumber.</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Bayridge Landscaping for a soil donation.</li></ul>We are excited that many of our Eco Club students are coming back in grade 8. We are looking forward to a garden full of flowers in September.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Congratulations to Dana Price</h2><img src="/images/9e415033-1f52-4e3e-970a-bb88c4ce2f74?fingerprint=ppb20260622144034" alt="Dana Price" width="497" height="229" style="width:497px;height:229px;display:inline-block;float:left">It is with great pride to announce that our very own Dana Price was presented with the 2026 Barry C. O'Connor Award at the LDSB Board Office on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.Dana is widely recognized as an exceptional and deeply valued member of our school community, consistently going above and beyond the expectations of her role as Caretaker at LCVI/Calvin Park. She is known for her unwavering positivity, warm personality, and infectious sense of humour, which brighten the days of both staff and students alike. Dana has a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, supported, and appreciated, always greeting others with a smile and taking the time to connect. She does it all with warmth and a sense of humour that leaves people smiling and laughing, and on a particularly good day, clutching the wall for stability.Dana demonstrates an outstanding work ethic and takes tremendous pride in maintaining clean, safe, and organized learning environments. She approaches even the most challenging and unpleasant tasks with professionalism, care, and attention to detail, consistently delivering work of the highest quality.What truly sets Dana apart is her initiative and generosity. She regularly anticipates needs and steps in without being asked, whether helping colleagues, supporting students, preparing for events, improving classroom spaces, or solving problems quickly and effectively. Her efforts often have a meaningful and lasting impact on those around her.Dana is also a natural leader and mentor. She willingly shares her knowledge, supports new staff members, and sets a high standard for others to follow. Her reliability, collaborative spirit, and ability to remain calm and effective in busy or challenging situations make her an indispensable part of our school's daily operations.Beyond her professional contributions, Dana is deeply caring and selfless. She consistently goes out of her way to help others, both personally and professionally, demonstrating genuine empathy, kindness, and compassion.Dana exemplifies dedication, initiative, teamwork, and caring in everything she does. Her positive energy, strong character, and unwavering commitment to supporting others make her truly deserving of this recognition and an outstanding recipient of the Barry C. O'Connor Excellence in Education Award.Congratulations, Dana! We are incredibly proud of you and grateful for the countless ways you make our school community a better place every day.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">School Advisory Council</h2>Thank you to executive members for their leadership and support this year. <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Co-Chairs: Melissa Hudson & Yanina Kanevsky</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Secretary: Lisa Thibeault</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Treasurer: Bibhian Caraballo</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Public Relations/Communications Coordinator: Julia Krolik & Ali Darrach</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Program/Event Coordinator: Rechell Bernales</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Members at Large/Divisional Representatives: Betty Betts, Ali Darrach, Mark Foster, Tessa Morrison, Haley Somerville, Zannatin Tazreen, Sara Wellwood</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">PIC Representatives: Melissa Hudson (LCVI) & Haley Somerville (Calvin Park)</li></ul>Thanks to everyone who attended school advisory council meeting this year. Save the Date: Elections and First Meeting - Monday, September 28 at 6:00 pm<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Host an International Student with LDSB</h2>Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a real difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students, supported by dedicated Limestone staff, and guided throughout the placement so families are never on their own. Hosting offers cultural exchange, meaningful relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. Learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes by visiting: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finternationaled.limestone.on.ca%2Fbecome_a_homestay&data=05%7C02%7Cconnellym%40limestone.on.ca%7C4592b6ff37b343498e3a08de90e0efda%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639107492951390458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IrtdJc0Yoaz3s5KeBLQV7X5QqsIClhllTIvlIzsomGY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</a><hr><img src="/images/07619870-7d82-405d-8c82-43c3b109236c?fingerprint=ppb20260626211734" alt="July and August 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/a97b1591-128c-45e3-96da-36cc3a217cce?fingerprint=ppb20260605220004" alt="STEPS Parent Workshop Series Poster Summer 2026 Page 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2035c13d-377f-43a4-a2be-6f8ba272b01e?fingerprint=ppb20260605220004" alt="STEPS Parent Workshop Series Poster Summer 2026 Page 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;">The Summer-Fall Family Travel Guide is a free, family-focused resource that highlights places to visit and things to do across Kingston and throughout Ontario. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.travelwithkids101.com/" class="editor-link">travelwithkids101.com</a>. </h3><img src="/images/a936728b-df37-4980-9753-90385ad32d3c?fingerprint=ppb20260511012342" alt="Travel With Kids 101" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Host an International Student with LDSB</h2>Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a real difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students, supported by dedicated Limestone staff, and guided throughout the placement so families are never on their own. Hosting offers cultural exchange, meaningful relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. Learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes by visiting: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finternationaled.limestone.on.ca%2Fbecome_a_homestay&data=05%7C02%7Cconnellym%40limestone.on.ca%7C4592b6ff37b343498e3a08de90e0efda%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639107492951390458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IrtdJc0Yoaz3s5KeBLQV7X5QqsIClhllTIvlIzsomGY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</a><hr><img src="/images/30442ca0-42d6-4ecf-9a3b-8b683de677eb?fingerprint=ppb20260601014147" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter secondary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/e42ac0fb-e702-4f09-add3-e45dd38fd71e?fingerprint=ppb20260510204119" alt="2026 04 08 Raising healthy minds Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr> <hr><img src="/images/a29fe489-3c25-4b9c-a0ad-d585eda47427?fingerprint=ppb20260510214648" alt="2025 04 10 Lyme Disease School Newsletter Insert Secondary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr>Attention Grade 8s - See Math Camp Opportunity Below:<img src="/images/977bd209-af90-40dc-85c7-2d57fa97ff85?fingerprint=ppb20260508183620" alt="Math Camp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/e4868f6f-be18-40b0-aea8-5b11134df003?fingerprint=ppb20260510204157" alt="2026 03 25 oral health month newsletter insert (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">School Year Calendar 2026-2027</h2>The Ministry of Education has approved the school year calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The school year will start on September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students is on September 2, 2026. A printable calendar along with the 5-day cycle calendar are posted on the Board website here: <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar </a>

2026-06-26 22:06:02.862 +0000 UTC

Message to Families - June 25, 2026

Dear Families,As we reach the final day of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It has been a year filled with learning, growth, and many memorable experiences for students across the district.I have a few updates to share with you as we conclude the 2025-2026 school year:Resources to Support Continued Learning During the Summer As we head into the summer months, there are many <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F3z3kwibBUGYnDmTDBf90Tw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FmfsLb_bqpJ79UtI2pfKPphb0DE11EXylq6olU5R1Eev9XrQd6dF_l3P0OvwJJTCFpd7XaUBA8YGjgO2cXQyFXlt_IjlaX0VJ_yT3zam3W5wNzNvbfSfH6u5WoP9CWzYSRGtWlEMnhhaU2lso3jYZM3z3Q6mEFn3XRXpdGmNlsLi2cxRXkV6DLZ6o8Kv1bCMt&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847950625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h5%2BaY4JhJoKZmK6P%2FfkFBn74KLtjchyWA953iJhgjlQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">free resources available on the Limestone website</a> to help your student practice skills, explore new interests, and stay connected to learning. Topics include digital literacy, cyber security, math, literacy, and mental health.Changes to Secondary Assessment and Evaluation (Beginning 2026-2027)Earlier this week, the Ministry of Education <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847989827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a%2Bpbnoqk26fuA1XiJbrrAee2k820c6MUuOVgyqWB4lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">shared an update about upcoming changes that will affect how student learning is assessed and evaluated in secondary schools</a> (Grades 9 to 12), starting in the 2026-2027 school year.These <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848057310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xwxXegVFcBhzRGlr4X%2FTcYzJQU%2BdivYcYUFwfhjMN%2Fs%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">provincial changes </a>are intended to create a more consistent approach to assessment and evaluation across Ontario and to support student achievement and future pathways. What this means for students and families:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Most secondary courses will include a written final exam as part of the final grade.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">A student’s final grade will reflect:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">classroom learning and assignments</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">final evaluations (such as exams or culminating tasks)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">attendance and participation in class</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Excused absences will not negatively impact a student’s grade.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Some courses (such as co-op, guidance, and certain open or workplace courses) will continue to use projects or other types of final assessments instead of a formal exam.</li></ul>Secondary families can review the updates on the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848127352%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eJBt6gMoFkaNIwwPFIvIXZpgTNm44AUlAjfngdFb%2FeQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Ministry of Education website</a>.These changes will come into effect for the 2026-27 school year. Over the coming months, Limestone staff will be reviewing and updating course outlines, assessment practices, and supporting resources to ensure alignment with the new provincial requirements.The Food Sharing Project UpdateDuring the 2025-2026 school year, The Food Sharing Project supported every LDSB school by providing nutritious food and resources to students each day. On average, more than 14,000 meals and snacks were served each week, over 530,000 throughout the year, with weekly food orders reaching approximately $17,500.We are grateful to the dedicated staff who make these programs possible, and to The Food Sharing Project for continuing to support student well-being across LDSB. This support is increasingly important as many families continue to face food insecurity. The Food Sharing Project is launching their <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848189946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6jEFXRKdqaiVE56i8B3EH%2BYsumahkPWE%2BOp2dPIW9lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">“Nine Cents is Nonsense” campaign</a>, advocating for support from government to increase the funding provided. <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848222179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=it9d%2FQGquDhvRkZumrbT6tmXXXL6dcyMh%2FsUZ%2BQauOk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">For more information about the Food Sharing Project, their campaign, and/or to donate, please visit their website.</a>Reminder: Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2Fzf28OeJNLbn7i-2DznWNhQ~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FSmCMyVe9oTOvkE2I8uhAT8ZInr63AXhBWGdTMvHGDDqcxXx_AZDMsHK7DjGXm_FLM_X4jpDWvMbAqeMyYicVl00_IsjAhaZaQVv48dJt6gbbeqm2rH1DMPPkhGvIF9mgMLgBITYxnZ6vaz-NGIln2w~~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848246769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Yigj6cbSBfN2H8xSkk6rPMgV%2FyJd2TUyHQpp2jyqjIw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Tri-Board Student Portal</a>. New students, as well as those with a change of address or school, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FEtIdjN5c0F6LskTx_JcfBw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2F1_bymHvQKvO4eF5ZMnUmDPmq-I1LZaK1n8fa6GmQ99HrxRKZVyofjYCoiot9gDWeFuVTs0xJjayHPDfpzkeZLytFaIdjr-VcHhnDy-io64qTpLraTlVFSTEZHK9Zg_fT&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848269594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Kn0Y5kW9blF4S1uvdtpYzvw2FFvpX%2BmgdJYdBzilJYo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">triboard.ca</a> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.First Day of School for the 2026-2027 School YearA reminder that the first day of school for the upcoming school year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, which is a P.A. Day. We will welcome students back on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. As we close another school year, I wish all Limestone students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. Thank you again for your partnership and support — we look forward to welcoming students back in September.Krishna BurraCEO/Director of EducationLimestone District School Board

2026-06-25 19:50:08.286 +0000 UTC

Message to Families- June 18, 2026

Dear Families,As we move towards the last week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to share a few important updates and reminders as we wrap up the year and begin looking ahead to September.2026-2027 School Year Budget At last night’s Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2026-2027 budget, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. The budget includes total revenues of $340.98 million and total expenditures of $345.76 million and is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.The full <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</a>, along with a new resource, <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link">Budget Overview – Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</a>The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.Motion Passed by Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees passed a motion at last night’s meeting recognizing the challenges present in many classrooms and their impact on students, frontline educators, and support staff. The motion directs the Chair to write to the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, the Premier, local MPPs, OPBSA, CODE, and union partners, requesting additional funding to support the hiring of more frontline staff and will highlight that Limestone annually spends approximately $10 million beyond provincial funding to support special education.Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026 A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the <a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link">Tri-Board Student Portal</a>. New students, as well as those with a change of address or school, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit <a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link">triboard.ca</a> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.Year-End Letter to Students and Parents from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and a Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of OntarioAs we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</a> to mark this occasion. We have also received a <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</a>.Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. As we approach the final days of classes, we wish all students, families, and staff a positive end to the school year.Thank you,Krishna BurraCEO/Director of EducationLimestone District School Board

2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +0000 UTC

Board of Trustees Approves 2026–2027 School Year Budget

At its regular meeting on June 17, 2026, the Limestone District School Board of Trustees approved a $340.5 million budget for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a deficit budget balanced through the use of reserve funds.The approved budget complies with Ministry of Education requirements and includes:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Operating expenditures of $316.8 million, representing a $73,000 decrease compared to the previous year.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Capital expenditures of $23.7 million, allocated to school condition improvements and renewal projects.</li></ul>The vast majority of the operating budget is directed to student instruction and relates directly to classroom support. Capital funding is used to fund school condition improvements and school renewal projects.The Board continues to face financial pressures in several key areas, including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Special Education</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Staff Replacement</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Student Transportation</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Statutory Benefits</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Resources:</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/cc327962-05b2-4cac-b89e-711e1e75ca27/2026-06-16-Budget-Overview.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260623145224" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">2026-2027 Budget Overview</a> (PDF)</li></ul>

2026-06-18 13:49:18.755 +0000 UTC

Year End Letter to Students and Parents

The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education has shared a letter for students, parents and families: Dear Students, Parents and Families,To our amazing students: well done on finishing another school year! This is a good time to celebrate everything you have accomplished over the past several months. You worked hard, took on challenges, learned new things and continued to grow. You should be proud of all you have achieved this year.As you begin your summer break, take time to rest, explore your interests, and enjoy time with family and friends. However you choose to spend your summer, I hope you make the most of the months ahead.To the graduating Class of 2026, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Whether your next step is college, university, an apprenticeship, the workforce or another pathway, I wish you every success in the years ahead.As families look ahead to September and the start of a new school year, there are a few things to keep in mind. Ontario schools will continue to focus on helping students build strong foundations in reading, writing and math while preparing them for success beyond the classroom. Students in elementary schools will learn from the same core materials and benefit from a revised Kindergarten curriculum focused on foundational literacy, math and science skills. In Grade 7 and 8, updated History courses will include new mandatory content on the history of Black Canadians.In high schools, students in Grade 10 History will have new learning about Black history, the Holocaust and Holodomor. Students will also be required to demonstrate financial literacy as part of earning their high school diploma. To help provide clearer expectations and a more comprehensive picture of student achievement, high school students will complete written final exams during a dedicated exam period, and attendance and classroom participation will form part of their final grade. Together, these changes will help students stay engaged in their learning and be better prepared for life after graduation.I hope the summer ahead provides an opportunity to recharge and enjoy some well-earned time together. I wish you and your family a safe, happy and enjoyable summer.Sincerely,The Honourable Paul Calandra Minister of Education <a href="/documents/1fba83f3-9f1b-4d60-a77c-3bc15cd094c8/Year-End-Letter-to-Students-and-Parents.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152216" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Year End Letter to Students, Parents, and Families from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education - English</a> (PDF)<a href="/documents/1466db2e-00ea-40f2-b63d-8d3f65d04a0d/Lettre-concernant-la-fin-de-l-ann-e-scolaire-l-intention-des-l-ves-et-des-parents.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152354" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Year End Letter to Students, Parents, and Families from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education - French</a> (PDF)

2026-06-17 15:22:45.539 +0000 UTC

Invitation for Applications External Members for the Audit Committee

The Limestone District School Board is seeking community members with strong financial expertise and business acumen to serve as external members of its Audit Committee for a three‑year term beginning September 2026.The Audit Committee consists of three Trustees and two independent community members. Its mandate is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its governance and oversight responsibilities. Key areas of responsibility include:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Oversight of the financial reporting process</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Review of the internal control framework</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Monitoring risk management practices</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Evaluation of the performance of internal and external auditors</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements</li></ul>The Committee meets three times per year. Orientation materials are provided to support new members in understanding the role and responsibilities of audit committees within the school board sector.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Candidate Eligibility</h2>Applicants must meet the following criteria:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Demonstrated experience in accounting, senior financial management, or relevant business fields, with the ability to understand public‑sector accounting and auditing standards.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Must not be a current employee or officer of the Limestone District School Board or any other district school board or school authority.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Must not have a parent, child, or spouse currently employed by the Limestone District School Board.</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">How to Apply</h2>Qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest and résumé by 4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2026 to:Roger Richard Acting Executive Superintendent of Corporate and Staff Services 220 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, ON  K7M 0G2 E-mail: <a href="mailto: rrichard@limestone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">rrichard@limestone.on.ca</a>

2026-06-16 14:17:54.875 +0000 UTC

Pride Month Recognition in Limestone

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Education Centre, along with schools across the district, is recognizing Pride Month in the KFL&A region by flying the Progress Pride Flag for the remainder of the school year.The Government of Canada notes that the manner in which the Canadian flag is displayed is not governed by legislation. The guidelines provided are not mandatory for individuals or organizations but are intended to offer general direction.After consultation and clarification from Heritage Canada and communication with trustees, LDSB schools with only one flagpole will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag for the balance of this school year.  Limestone’s goal will be to increase the number of schools with more than one flagpole and/or the addition of yardarms to existing flagpoles to display more than the Canadian flag. Until this goal is achieved, we will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag at sites with only one flagpole.Displaying the Progress Pride Flag is a way for LDSB to show support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. This recognition does not diminish our respect for Canada’s national flag; rather, it reflects our commitment to ensuring that all students, staff, and families feel welcomed, valued, and respected in Limestone schools.Flying the Progress Pride Flag is one example of how LDSB demonstrates its inclusive culture. As a publicly funded school board, we have both a legal and moral responsibility to create learning environments where everyone can see themselves reflected and feel a sense of belonging.

2026-06-11 15:42:36.469 +0000 UTC

Free CPF Spring/Summer 2026 Virtual French Programs for Students

Canadian Parents for French Ontario is offering free virtual programs this summer. Below you will find links taking you directly to each program, listed by Grade. Please choose the correct Grade level for your child and register. If you find that the Grade level is full, you are welcome to sign up on the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-r%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346715624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R9QwYhww4aP1UkE43cces9XdSo0Xg%2BeKPCifhZea7%2F0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">WAITLIST FOR ALL GRADES.</a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Registration for Session 5: June 29 to July 10, 2026</h2>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-y%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346743708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YdbxWqKddSEJ1LikT%2F%2BdBJmRsOWRa%2FepJZZVrd3Btjw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Senior Kindergarten</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-j%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346773295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HuEqtbrN1eyAJJT8RKhCb8WbKa9NVw2hJ3GnY4z9uDY%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 1</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-t%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346803838%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xqRa3VsRVSYQSMYJHixg7cLOdCMcSThvFhLMlmduC04%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 2</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-i%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346833260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N3PKOxCgbl%2FhUfWlA%2FrLmCEifnWwEf7UDCmLCOdn8dU%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 3</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-d%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346861527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jk9sUsYOJZVHUx%2F6vq4HVN9cCUBnEddTyCpD%2F0fm8pw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 4 </a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-h%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346889084%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zIQRwWU9Ln73kAtKwO2XPCib5Dy1GZ0gYuJeWU3tkyI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 5</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-k%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346924298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LxKk2SbwZ0d3QUQQ%2BebqbG0svVbuGlcB0tCrVF1Wil4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 6</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-u%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346952350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SFFqL0V8O7zhGkMquGOGRQ1NClrcIVsgoqRcy5idUp8%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 7</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-o%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346976379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=24IVMf3PWsZbD%2Foym%2F7P3RhK5WyRRblO3emadNIX1L0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 8</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-b%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346999327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6Za%2BC%2BGLAjquWvTkQQkFFQx7YNEd1rOWZQTaXuP5hhw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grades 9-10</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-n%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347019335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yfhKDjelasTkwr9H2qw291LG1wGxU4SNIvz8lXd07ws%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Waitlist for All Grades</a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Registration for Session 6: July 13 to July 24, 2026</h2>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-a%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347042928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=10v2gJP%2Bn3j01IN3kcuGLjYxaYHNpMf74a8PlyF8ldo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Senior Kindergarten</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-f%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347079143%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qYK8gCM2X5%2BvUV3Da2my5lkM97Qjw8DwCqeqCg3xo%2FI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 1</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-z%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347127968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O8fAzrYqPtzTvGPpnE8E3s4rDBWpkVDi6%2F%2BOruyzneI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 2</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-v%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347166782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oh%2BaXKyck3um%2BqBWrKAaPEabAJR1EMFbjId5BeYbPGw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 3</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-e%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347196804%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SLebmkO1zBN7%2B0OJ0%2FbzaqFZZoHQwFV6iPVPGOS6uy4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 4 </a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-g%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347227984%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lzp7zKzvyNoCLyYiLkJoMiLABmhJuxIdM6eP%2Fvxhpdc%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 5</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-w%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347262478%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WzNlKEgYpmqKwh%2BvAjimYnHGwkIW1vUI8EZJuJZQrDQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 6</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yd%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347291771%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6nC0dWtn%2F%2FuSAEXuc3JNze%2BdEpxO6Hci5MYRapmqBhE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 7</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yh%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347318571%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BuwhKy0oUDAzQ%2BGRsfHQ2IiuJsViyUhczEoDIsFqILE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 8</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347344556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tWmt7QG6pdVgvlfMD4O8x4KabZikKmit%2F2h5aQwHNqw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grades 9-10</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347369722%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Pxa2pR%2B6iFG9LOtJryod00ecYy5O9WihDCAXd6qogEI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Grade 11-12</a>·         <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-jl%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347395211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rnv6sMpe3oVnHRroP6WeAfk28dWVmLX6uxtItGGGDPk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Waitlist for All Grades</a>If you have any questions, please e-mail: <a href="mailto:cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com" class="editor-link">cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com</a>

2026-06-08 13:50:22.443 +0000 UTC

Comet Communication Newsletter June 5

<img src="/images/0ca5c936-06bc-4a4f-a825-f1b81b48b32f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013116" alt="Calvin Park Logo" width="131" height="154" style="width:131px;height:154px;display:inline-block;float:right"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Calvin Park Comet Communication</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">June 5, 2026</h2> Dear Families,We had a wonderful first week of June at Calvin Park, and it has been a pleasure to see our students so actively engaged in learning, athletics, and the many opportunities that make this time of year so special. Yesterday, our track and field athletes travelled to Caraco Field to compete in the Regional meet. Our Comets represented Calvin Park with great effort and school spirit, and we are very proud of their accomplishments. All the best to the athletes moving on to the District meet.There are still many exciting events and milestones to come before the end of the school year. We are looking forward to the LEAP Showcase performances next week, welcoming students from our four feeder schools on Grade 6 Day, year-end field trips, and many other opportunities for students to learn, connect, and celebrate together. We are grateful for the energy, enthusiasm, and support of our students, staff, and families as we head into these final weeks.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">Graduation</h2>We can't wait to honour our Grade 8s graduates on Tuesday June 23 in the LCVI Gymnasium. The graduation ceremony starts at 4:00 pm; students should arrive for 3:30 pm that day. Graduation tickets are available on School Day. Due to a large graduating class, maximum seating capacity, and fire regulations, families will receive 2 tickets per graduate, with the option to request 1 additional ticket per graduate. All this information can be found on School Day, including the link to a survey to request an extra ticket. (A heads-up that School Day will unfortunately be in Read-Only mode June 6-7. Users will continue to be able to access and view information within the system; however, they will be unable to take actions while maintenance activities are underway.) Families will check in at graduation. We will attempt to accommodate your request for an extra ticket, please understand that we may not be able to accommodate all requests.  <img src="/images/5ee23bf2-32bf-4596-9bd7-246e6d8b3237?fingerprint=ppb20260605220004" alt="Calvin Grad 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">Boat Cruise</h2>Details and sign-up for the boat cruise are available on School Day. Students must arrive to the boat by 7:40 pm. The boat cruises from 8:00 - 10:00 pm. We look forward to a fun evening of celebration.Please contact the Calvin Park office if you have any questions about graduation or the boat cruise.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Comets in Action</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Track & Field</h3>Our athletes did a great job competing at the Regional track and field meet on June 4 at Invista! Many have qualified for the District Meet on Tuesday, June 9. Keep up the super work, Comets!<h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Canada-Wide Science Fair</h3>Congratulations to Ally Xu and Ryan Varma, who qualified for and competed at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton last week. This is an outstanding accomplishment, and we are very proud of their achievements. Well done, Ally and Ryan! <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcwsf-espc.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cconnellym%40limestone.on.ca%7C1621e5a8a8974621e0a508debdb2bdc9%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639156772575419465%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fiLbcBtIibVfJbhfRLoCaMF41V77oGv3vMomVgztbHc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://cwsf-espc.ca/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">https://cwsf-espc.ca/</a><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/aacf4e6a-76f3-4375-ab4c-010fa9111a7a?fingerprint=ppb20260605210008" alt="IMG 5674" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Ally at the Canada-Wide Science Fair </th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/6b191148-775b-4cfd-aec3-b459ca4d2af7?fingerprint=ppb20260605210008" alt="IMG 5673" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">LDSB students from Calvin Park, LCVI, and KSS at the National Science Fair</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/3f739758-daef-43ae-9e0b-b7db833f6970?fingerprint=ppb20260605210008" alt="IMG 5675" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Ryan at the Canada-Wide Science Fair - Winner of 3 Awards: Best Innovation, Best AI, and age group Gold.</th></tr></tbody></table>We are proud that 4 out of the 5 students representing Kingston at the National Science Fair were from Calvin/LCVI, and 3 walked away with medals. Impressive to say the least! <h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Elementary Computer Competition</h3>On Thursday, May 28th Calvin Park attended the 6th annual Bayridge Elementary Computer Competition hosted by the Computer Specialist Program. Our students competed in teams of 3 to solve a series of problem solving questions that involved computational thinking, logic and trouble shooting.  We had ten grade 7 teams and nine grade 8 teams. Special congratulations to:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"> Antonio Soares, Rafay Rahim, and William Kim on their Bronze medal award for Grade 7</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Aidan Tan, James Fecica, and Mohammad Zaid Abdullah on their Gold Medal award for Grade 7</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Yash Agarwal, Ali Kattan, and Zain Haider on their silver medal award for Grade 8</li></ul><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; 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vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><img src="/images/b89603bc-1285-4b6c-a9fe-b38c0c99d005?fingerprint=ppb20260605210008" alt="Picture17" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><img src="/images/d6c16f97-897f-4d22-91d7-a1641797034b?fingerprint=ppb20260605210008" alt="Picture6" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;">Carnival Day</h3><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"><col style="width: 25%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 101px;"><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/f028edd6-924e-451b-9903-663584d5cfe1?fingerprint=ppb20260605215949" alt="Carnival Photo 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/2675c517-e1ff-4a88-b299-44cccc82361b?fingerprint=ppb20260605220006" alt="Carnival Photo 4" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/551785f8-40ac-49c5-8d67-09aeb00dbf65?fingerprint=ppb20260605220027" alt="Carnival Photo 3" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/781aa834-c91c-45c3-a99f-79eebcb3d177?fingerprint=ppb20260605230006" alt="Carnival Photo" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th></tr></tbody></table>Comets had a fun time at Carnival Day on May 21! Thanks to LCVI and Lancer student leaders for organizing this special event.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Staff Appreciation Thank You! </h2><img src="/images/5fcd5c8b-a248-45d3-8e27-c54dee3cc73b?fingerprint=ppb20260605230006" alt="Staff Appreciation" width="193" height="257" style="width:193px;height:257px;display:inline-block;float:right">Thank you to our wonderful families for your warm notes of appreciation and the delicious snacks and treats you provided for Staff Appreciation Day on Wednesday. Your kindness and generosity were truly appreciated. Everything was delicious, and our staff felt very cared for and valued.Big thanks to Jimmy Hassan, Pizza Pizza business owner on Bath Road, for generously providing our staff with a delicious pizza lunch again this year.We are grateful to our families for your ongoing support and for the many ways you help make our school community so special.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Calvin's Closet</h2>Thank you for your donations to Calvin's Closet, our school‑based thrift and clothing‑swap initiative designed to support our students, strengthen community connections, and promote sustainability.Items Needed: Summer clothing, boys/men sizes athletic pants/shorts, hygiene products.Students should bring any donations to The Hub. At Calvin Park, our greatest strength has always been our tight‑knit community and the way we lift each other up. Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and ongoing support as we launch this initiative. Go Comets!<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/98984483-e5f7-4d5f-a808-ee8f7ba2a90e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014424" alt="Calendar Image" width="145" height="150" style="width:145px;height:150px;display:inline-block;float:right">Upcoming School Events</h2>June 9<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">District Track & Field Meet at Invista</li></ul>June 10<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 6 Feeder School Day (thank you to our student leaders!)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">LEAP Showcase Evening Performance</li></ul>June 11<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">LEAP Showcase Matinee Performance for Calvin students</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Ultimate Frisbee Tournament</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">LEAP Showcase Evening Performance</li></ul>June 12<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Hard Core Awards Ceremony (9:00 am in Cafeteria)</li></ul>June 16<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 8 Year-End Trip to Canada's Wonderland</li></ul>June 23<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 8 Graduation (4:00 pm)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 8 Boat Cruise (8:00 - 10:00 pm)</li></ul>June 24<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Term 2 Report Cards Go Home</li></ul>June 25<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Last Day of School for students</li></ul>June 26<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">PA Day</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Significant Dates</h2>May 31-June 6<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">National AccessAbility Week</li></ul>June<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">National Indigenous History Month</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Brain Injury Month</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Pride Month</li></ul>June 6<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Anishinabek Day</li></ul>June 13<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">LDSB at Kingston Pride Parade</li></ul>June 20<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Summer Solstice</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">World Refugee Day</li></ul>June 21<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">National Indigenous Peoples Day/Solidarity Day</li></ul>June 23<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Pentecost (Christianity Eastern Orthodox)</li></ul>June 25-26<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Ashura (Islam)</li></ul><hr><img src="/images/a97b1591-128c-45e3-96da-36cc3a217cce?fingerprint=ppb20260605220004" alt="STEPS Parent Workshop Series Poster Summer 2026 Page 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2035c13d-377f-43a4-a2be-6f8ba272b01e?fingerprint=ppb20260605220004" alt="STEPS Parent Workshop Series Poster Summer 2026 Page 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;">The Summer-Fall Family Travel Guide is a free, family-focused resource that highlights places to visit and things to do across Kingston and throughout Ontario. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.travelwithkids101.com/" class="editor-link">travelwithkids101.com</a>. </h3><img src="/images/a936728b-df37-4980-9753-90385ad32d3c?fingerprint=ppb20260511012342" alt="Travel With Kids 101" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Host an International Student with LDSB</h2>Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a real difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students, supported by dedicated Limestone staff, and guided throughout the placement so families are never on their own. Hosting offers cultural exchange, meaningful relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. Learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes by visiting: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finternationaled.limestone.on.ca%2Fbecome_a_homestay&data=05%7C02%7Cconnellym%40limestone.on.ca%7C4592b6ff37b343498e3a08de90e0efda%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639107492951390458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IrtdJc0Yoaz3s5KeBLQV7X5QqsIClhllTIvlIzsomGY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</a><hr><img src="/images/30442ca0-42d6-4ecf-9a3b-8b683de677eb?fingerprint=ppb20260601014147" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter secondary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/e42ac0fb-e702-4f09-add3-e45dd38fd71e?fingerprint=ppb20260510204119" alt="2026 04 08 Raising healthy minds Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/595a8553-eed6-44b7-a11d-5c6636b2c7c2?fingerprint=ppb20260510204627" alt="Pride Parade" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/a29fe489-3c25-4b9c-a0ad-d585eda47427?fingerprint=ppb20260510214648" alt="2025 04 10 Lyme Disease School Newsletter Insert Secondary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr>Attention Grade 8s - See Math Camp Opportunity Below:<img src="/images/977bd209-af90-40dc-85c7-2d57fa97ff85?fingerprint=ppb20260508183620" alt="Math Camp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/e4868f6f-be18-40b0-aea8-5b11134df003?fingerprint=ppb20260510204157" alt="2026 03 25 oral health month newsletter insert (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Comets Succeed at Science Fair!</h2>Calvin Park students did exceptionally well at this year's FLASF Science Fair! Congratulations to the following award winners:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Ally Xu: Can AI be the Subject of Social Experiments? <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Best-of-Fair - Silver Plaque and Trophy </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Gold Medal</li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Ryan Varma: C-Strik: AI powered precision medicine tool for breast cancer <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Gold Medal</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">INVISTA (Canada) Awards for Innovation and Principled Entrepreneurship – Junior Age Category ($125 Prize)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Awards (The Microscopic World) ($50 Prize)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University School of Computing Awards ($100 Prize) </li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Quinn Freeman and Quinn Wellwood: Salty Science<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Life and Earth Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Audrey Grant and Sadie O’Donnell: PetFit: Track the Play the Eco Way <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Life and Earth Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Leahurst College Awards of Excellence in Science – Primary/Junior Age Category ($50 Gift Card)</li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Arjun Pednekar and Aryan Pednekar: Smart Greenhouse For Winter Farming in Canada<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Life and Earth Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Evie Price: Roots to the Rescue: Stopping Soil Erosion <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Life and Earth Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Mason Coad and Orion Scott: Limestone Defenders - Substances That Inhibit Corrosion<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Life and Earth Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">James Fecica and William Kim: Comparing Different De-icers In Terms of Environmental Impact and Practical Use <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Life and Earth Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Silver Medal</li></ul></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Samaira Mendiratta: Asexual Reproduction in Plants (Grafting Chrysanthemums and Roses) <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Life and Earth Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Silver Medal</li></ul></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Rafay Rahim and Antonio Soares: Turning Bacteria into Energy - Microbial Fuel Cells<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Life and Earth Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Silver Medal</li></ul></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Grace Wright: Micro Pollution, Macro Problem: An Analysis of Microplastics in Lake Ontario <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Life and Earth Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Gold Medal</li></ul></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Zhirui Chen: Not All Eyes See the Same! <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Life and Earth Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Gold Medal</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Kingston Field Naturalists Award Book Gift Certificate</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Leahurst College Awards of Excellence in Science – Primary/Junior Age Category ($50 Gift Card) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University Department of Biology Awards ($50 Prize)</li></ul></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Ipsa Khanal: Testing an Antibacterial Hydrogel Bandage Patch <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Physical and Mathematical Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Dexter Harris: Dew or Don't? Can Silica Gel Collect Water from the Atmosphere? <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Physical and Mathematical Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Impact Chemistry Award – Junior Age Category ($100 Prize and Tour)</li></ul></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Hourad Hajsoltan: Metal Morphing: Measuring Thermal Growth for Durable Construction <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Physical and Mathematical Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Sachit Patel and Aadil Polara: Filtering the Future<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Physical and Mathematical Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Bronze Medal</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University School of Environmental Studies Awards ($50 Gift Card) </li></ul></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Audrey Miners: Best Before and Worse After? <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Physical and Mathematical Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Bronze Medal</li></ul></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Zoey Innocente: Creating Bioplastics: A Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Plastics <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Physical and Mathematical Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Silver Medal</li></ul></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Britton Hull: Chasing Warmth: What Jacket Materials Insulate Best <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Physical and Mathematical Sciences Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Gold Medal</li></ul></li><li value="20" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Christopher Fowler and Evan Lo: Resin-nating Bats <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="21" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Gideon Wall: Machine Learning in Autonomous Vehicles <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="22" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Benny Liblik and Eetu Packalen: Reinforcement Bot Vs Bot Vs Human<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="23" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Jagriti Kataria: Preventing Carbon Monoxide Risks In Furnace Pipe <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="24" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Elaine Luo: Is it Ripe Yet? Figuring out the Ripeness of Fruit with an Arduino <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="25" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Ben Murray and Adam Yuksel: The Smartest Sprout <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="26" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Aleix Lopez and Ramy Zaguia: Analyzing Zinc Oxide Alternative to Blue LEDs <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Rotary Club of Kingston Environmental Sustainability Awards ($100 Prize)</li></ul></li><li value="27" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">David Mekhaeil: Food Freshness Monitoring System: Volatile Compound Detection for Food Spoilage Analysis <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Bronze Medal</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">City of Kingston – Best Environmental Project Award ($150 Prize)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Awards (Medicine, Drugs & Food) ($50 Prize)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University School of Computing Young Programmer Awards – Primary/Junior/Intermediate Age Categories ($20 Prize) </li></ul></li><li value="28" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Charlotte Laird: On-site Bridge 3D Printer <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Bronze Medal</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University Office for Women in Engineering Girls in STEM Awards ($50 Prize)</li></ul></li><li value="29" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Bradley Levi and Emmett Washburn: Creating a Hands Free, Gravity Run Water Filter <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Bronze Medal</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University School of Environmental Studies Awards ($50 Gift Card) </li></ul></li><li value="30" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Jocelyne Godbout and Elin Ma: Arduino Automatic Plant Waterer <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Silver Medal</li></ul></li><li value="31" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Adam Hassan and Kai Knutsen: Sort It Right: For a Cleaner Planet <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Gold Medal</li></ul></li><li value="32" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Elise Lewis: EcoEssence: The Scent Without Secrets <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="33" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Maya Thakrar: Understanding and Modeling Arterial Plaque Build-up<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine Award – 1st Place ($100 Prize and Certificate) </li></ul></li><li value="34" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Addison Thomas: The Secret Thoughts of AI: Does AI Display Gender Stereotypes?<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="35" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Erin Zhu: How Do Colors Affect Human Behaviors and Emotions? <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="36" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Mattheo Spitzmueller Rangel: Pricing Strategies for American Products during the Trump Presidency <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="37" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Lily Klein: Who Has Better Intuition: Humans or AI? An Investigation into Precognition and Clairvoyance <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="38" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Hovaughn Sarmazian: How does the pH of different liquids affect tooth enamel? <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="39" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Maeve Spence: DIY Natural Shampoo <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Honourable Mention</li></ul></li><li value="40" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Langley McKay: Which Sports Drink Wins the Race: Which drink is superior for athletic performance: homemade hydration beverage<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Bronze Medal</li></ul></li><li value="41" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Aidin Nasir-Zadeh: The Immediate Effect Of Exercise On Mood, Attention, And Memory <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Silver Medal</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Awards (The Amazing Human Body) ($50 Prize) </li></ul></li><li value="42" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Sananda Dey and Ariana Miklyaeva: The Environmental Cost of Lipstick: Reducing Plastic Waste While Protecting Human Health <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Human Health Science Division Awards – Junior Age Category - Gold Medal</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">INVISTA (Canada) Awards for Innovation and Principled Entrepreneurship – Junior Age Category ($125 Prize)</li></ul></li><li value="43" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Grace Wright: Micro Pollution, Macro Problem: An Analysis of Microplastics in Lake Ontario <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society Award – Primary/Junior Age Category ($100 prize)</li></ul></li><li value="44" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">William Tian: Making a Stringed Instrument Using an Echo Chamber <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) Award – 3rd Place ($225 Prize)</li></ul></li><li value="45" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Deepjot Walia: Blind Reading – A text-to-braille tactile reading system<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University School of Computing Young Programmer Awards – Primary/Junior/Intermediate Age Categories ($20 Prize) </li></ul></li><li value="46" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Mustaeen Ahmed: Sustainable ECG <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University School of Computing Young Programmer Awards – Primary/Junior/Intermediate Age Categories ($20 Prize) </li></ul></li><li value="47" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Nehan Rashid: The Egg-mazing Density Project: One salt to rule them all! <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Queen’s University Engineering Society Science Quest Awards - Week at Eco Camp Certificate</li></ul></li><li value="48" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Saoirse De Jager and Addie Maslove: Best Defense Against Snow And Ice On Roads <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Rotary Club of Kingston Environmental Sustainability Awards ($100 Prize)</li></ul></li></ul><hr><img src="/images/0f9f32b0-f9fb-4b96-80dc-971f3320f8c4?fingerprint=ppb20260606000005" alt="Neurodivergent Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Scents at school </h2>Calvin Park/LCVI is a scent free school. We have students and staff who experience severe physical reactions when exposed to artificially made scents. The most severe reactions stem from colognes, perfumes, and body sprays. Please do not wear scents at Calvin Park/LCVI, do not apply them before you come to school, and do not apply them while at school. Thank you for your help with this.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Our Daily Schedule</h2>At Calvin Park PS, we have three 100 minute blocks of instructional time, in addition to two nutrition breaks and recesses. Attendance and promptness are so important for students' learning. We encourage students to give themselves plenty of time to get ready and get out the door in the morning. If a student does miss a class, they should check in with their teacher and try to catch up as soon as possible.<table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Period / Activity</th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">8:15 to 9:05 a.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Period 1</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">9:05 to 9:55 a.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Period 2</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">9:55 to 10:15 a.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Grade 7 Recess, Grade 8 Nutrition</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">10:15 to 10:35 a.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Grade 7 Nutrition, Grade 8 Recess</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">10:35 to 11:25 a.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Period 3</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">11:25 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Period 4</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">12:15 to 12:35 p.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Grade 7 Recess, Grade 8 Nutrition</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">12:35 to 12:55 p.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Grade 7 Nutrition, Grade 8 Recess</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">12:55 to 1:45 p.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Period 5</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">1:45 to 2:35 p.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Period 6</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</h2>A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</a>.<img src="/images/49e4024c-71ce-4c7b-9a3e-470401245234?fingerprint=ppb20260223144232" alt="School Year Calendar 2025 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">School Year Calendar 2026-2027</h2>The Ministry of Education has approved the school year calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The school year will start on September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students is on September 2, 2026. A printable calendar along with the 5-day cycle calendar are posted on the Board website here: <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar </a>

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Technical Advisory Group (TAG) - Seeking Expression of Interest

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is Seeking Expression of Interest</h2>The Limestone District School Board is seeking expressions of interest from <a href="about:blank" class="editor-link">individuals</a><a href="#_msocom_1" class="editor-link">[EL1]</a>  interested in joining the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) in support of the ongoing Student Census 2025 project.The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group is to provide advice, perspectives, and recommendations related to the design of data collection methods, analysis, and the representation of results for LDSB’s Student Census. TAG plays a critical role in ensuring that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the interpretation of data, helping to minimize bias and strengthen the relevance and integrity of findings.We are seeking expressions of interest for the committee for the September 2026 to August 2028 term.  We welcome expressions of interest from all members of the Limestone community, including those who can help us fill the following vacancies:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">One to two parents of a Limestone student(s) who is not an employee of the LDSB</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">A Limestone school administrator</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">One or more Limestone secondary students</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">One community partner member who works alongside LDSB</li></ul>Experience in data collection, analysis, and/or reporting of identity‑based data is encouraged; however, individuals with a broad range of research or analysis backgrounds and/or lived experiences are encouraged to apply. In general, members of the TAG will be able to offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experiences including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, geographical diversity (e.g., urban, rural), and/or Poverty/Classism. An understanding of the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fdocument%2Fdata-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520Data%2520Standards%2520for%2520the%2Cdisparities%2520within%2520the%2520public%2520sector.&data=05%7C02%7Cclostlamberte%40limestone.on.ca%7C5bee4cf7e4cc40dd54f508dc81a8bca0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638527810266554766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D0CCxdENPrqOG4zXI7WOtSL%2Bog%2FNwCUoOTpuPM5OkRQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.ontario.ca/document/data-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism#:~:text=The%20Data%20Standards%20for%20the,disparities%20within%20the%20public%20sector.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Anti-Racism Data Standards</a> is an asset.Members of the Technical Advisory Group contribute to meaningful, community‑informed research and participate in collaborative discussions that shape how Student Census data are understood and communicated.Please note that all members of the TAG are expected to complete the Fundamentals of OCAP training as a condition of their membership. This online course takes about 7 hours to complete, and costs are covered by the LDSB.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3">How to express interest:</h3>Individuals interested in joining TAG are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining relevant experience, perspectives, and interest in the work. Submissions will be reviewed to ensure a balance of skills, expertise, and lived experience.Before expressing your interest, please review our <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census_technical_advisory_group" class="editor-link">Terms of Reference.</a>You can submit online <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpUTVUJxSKlEvHFJaE4SO3ZUQjNGT083WkdNNFJNUksySk5FTjBZMVMzMi4u" class="editor-link">here</a>, or submit a paper copy, which are available at the board office (220 Portsmouth Ave) by 11:59 pm on Friday June 12, 2026.The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions and make recommendations in the design of methods for secondary data analysis (e.g., determining disparities and disproportionalities among student outcomes based on identity) and representation of results (e.g., specifically how the information is reported and shared).  Most importantly, the purpose of the TAG is to ensure that multiple perspectives are applied to the analysis of <a href="/cms/one.aspx" target="_blank" title="Student Census 2020" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Student Census </a>data to minimize the risk of bias. The TAG is comprised of members who offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experience including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, and/or Poverty/Classism. Members have experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of identity-based data and will be receiving the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffnigc.ca%2Focap-training%2Ftake-the-course%2F&data=04%7C01%7Chigheth%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc73ee6c2b18c4086640208d9f1576128%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637806179854556235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=cQ7gZeHBdsIi%2BpukOtJ9IVLCVBGKCLCCYAHXzFkSHkQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/take-the-course/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Fundamentals of OCAP®</a> training.

2026-05-29 15:58:02.236 +0000 UTC

Message from the Director - May 28, 2026

Dear Families,It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of May, and the current school year only has four weeks remaining.  This message is to communicate a reminder regarding the PA Day tomorrow, and to share some information regarding an upcoming information session for families. Reminder – P.A. Day – Friday, May 29, 2026 A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, May 29, is a P.A. Day, and there will be no classes for students.LDSB PIC – Guest Speaker: Paul Davis – Friday, June 5, 2026 The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to a free, informative, and engaging evening focused on helping families navigate the digital world. Topics will include:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Social media use</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Cyberbullying</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Online privacy</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Gaming and gambling</li></ul>Event details: Friday, June 5, 2026 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. LDSB Education Centre, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, KingstonThis is a great opportunity to learn practical tips and strategies to help support your child online. Register for this free event online: <a href="https://bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026" class="editor-link">bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026</a>.Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership in supporting student success and well-being. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable weekend.Krishna Burra CEO/Director of Education Limestone District School Board

2026-05-28 20:30:21.967 +0000 UTC

Please see news below from our school and across the Limestone District School Board:

New Digital Tools Informed Notice Available

Comet Communication Newsletter June 26, 2026

Message to Families - June 25, 2026

Message to Families- June 18, 2026

Board of Trustees Approves 2026–2027 School Year Budget

Year End Letter to Students and Parents

Invitation for Applications External Members for the Audit Committee

Pride Month Recognition in Limestone

Free CPF Spring/Summer 2026 Virtual French Programs for Students

Comet Communication Newsletter June 5

Technical Advisory Group (TAG) - Seeking Expression of Interest

Message from the Director - May 28, 2026