Inclement Weather Days
Our first "snow day" of the year came early this year, a reminder that winter is just around the corner. Please note that you can sign-up to receive notifications of cancellations to your student's specific bus route at https://triboard.ca/. If your students is going to stay home on an inclement weather day, please remember to report their absence through School Messenger to help us track attendance and ensure student safety.
Progress Reports
Progress reports went home with students on Thursday, November 13. Please connect with your student's teacher if you have any questions. Keep up the great work, Comets!
Calvin Park Remembers
On Tuesday, November 11, Remembrance Day, Calvin Park students and staff gathered together for a special time of reflection and remembrance to honour those who served and gave their lives for our country, our freedom, and our safety. Thank you to Ms. Boughen and our student leaders for highlighting the significance of this day.
Student Census Survey
Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall. The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in Grades 4 to 12, running from November 24 to 28, 2025. It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.
Important information for families:
- The survey is optional.
- Responses are confidential and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.
- Students will complete the survey during class time.
- Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.
Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact the school (calvp@limestone.on.ca) by end of day on Monday, November 17, 2025. Please include Census in the subject line and include your student's name and grade in the message. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox and an alternate activity will be provided by your student's teacher.
Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone: limestone.on.ca/student_census
Expectations & Reminders
At Calvin Park, we have high expectations for student behaviour. Key topics were reviewed at grade assemblies in September.
- Culture of Respect & Inclusion: We are committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible school for everyone. We value our diversity and know it enriches our experiences and our school.
- Vaping/Smoking is not permitted on school property or within 20 metres of school grounds. Vape detectors in washrooms alert administration.
- Washrooms: Students are not permitted to congregate or hang out in washrooms.
- Cell Phones: As per the Ministry of Education's direction, cellphones are NOT to be used during instructional time. Cellphones shall be stored in student lockers and either powered off or set to silent during the instructional day. Parents/Guardians will be contacted if their student is not abiding by this directive.
- Scents at school - 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 not wear scents at Calvin Park/LCVI, apply them before you come to school, or apply them while at school. Thank you for your help with this.
Prayer Time Update
Calvin Park Dhuhr prayer time is in the Cafeteria or lower library from 12:45 pm-12:55 pm.
Food Sharing Program
The Food Sharing program is continuing this year with snacks available in coolers placed daily in each classroom. These snacks are for all students to enjoy; all Food Share items are free.
Extra-Curriculars
Comet Volleyball Update
Our Calvin Comet Volleyball season is in full swing. Practices, development sessions, exhibition games and tournaments are all helping our players to improve their game play. Most recently, teams played in the KSS volleyball tournament and represented Calvin Park with excellent team work and school spirit. It's always nice to witness our teams cheering each other on. We are all looking forward to the FSS tournament the weekend of November 21/22. The month will wrap up with LESAA Division 1 tournaments, date TBD. Let's go Comets as we continue to Bump, Set and Spike our way through the 2025 Volleyball season.
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Eco Club News
Eco Club habitat garden and hydroponic tower projects will require us to raise money. For our first fundraiser we would like to invite you to purchase TruEarth’s eco-friendly laundry detergents. Our school will earn 20% of every sale. To order please visit https://tru-earth.sjv.io/CalvinParkPS. In addition, the following promotions are happening in November:
eSports Update
Register your team with your Homeroom teacher by Friday November 21st.
Bus Notes
Insurance
School Board Policy states that participation on school sports teams (both elementary and secondary) is conditional on obtaining at least the basic student accident insurance coverage for the student or proof of external private coverage through your family plan. The cost of basic coverage is approximately $17.00 per year. This covers the student while attending school during the school day. The time spent by students participating on school-sponsored teams is considered part of the school day, even if the games and/or practices are held outside of the regular school hours. It is recommended that all parents consider this program. Visit www.insuremykids.com to get this inexpensive and highly recommended insurance.
Human Development And Sexual Health
- As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to Form 325-D on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.
- Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (Form 325-B) five school days before the start of instruction.
- Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered.
Here is the LDSB Math Newsletter below which includes clickable live links: November Newsletter 2025
Traffic Reminders for Drop-Off/Pick-Up
The front of our school is very busy in the morning and at dismissal. Please take care when entering and exiting the front laneway. A reminder that the front lane way is for quick drop-off and pick-up. Cars are not permitted to be parked or idling in this area. At the end of the school day, if your student is not ready to be picked-up, you must move along to maintain traffic flow.
Consider picking up your student 5-10 minutes after dismissal to help reduce congestion. Or consider dropping off/picking up your student at pre-arranged meeting spot in the surrounding neighbourhood. Thank you for your help keeping everyone safe.
School Advisory Council Update
Our next School Advisory Council meeting is tomorrow, Monday, November 17 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Library. All are welcome!
Thank you to the following people for taking on an executive role this year.
- Co-Chairs: Melissa Hudson & Yanina Kanevsky
- Indigenous Representative: TBD
- Secretary: Lisa Thibeault
- Treasurer: Bibhian Caraballo
- Fundraising Coordinator: TBD
- Volunteer Coordinator: TBD
- Public Relations/Communications Coordinator: Julia Krolik & Ali Darrach
- Program/Event Coordinator: Rechell Bernales
- Members at Large/Divisional Representatives: Betty Betts, Ali Darrach, Mark Foster, Tessa Morrison, Haley Somerville, Zannatin Tazreen, Sara Wellwood
- PIC Representatives: Melissa Hudson (LCVI) & Haley Somerville (Calvin Park)
LCVI's Matilda the Musical
LCVI is excited for this year's production, Matilda the Musical, which runs from Wednesday, November 26 - Saturday, November 29. Tickets are on sale daily from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon in the LCVI main office, and are available for purchase online by emailing Marie at pepinm@limestone.on.ca. You won't want to miss this fabulous show!
Mental Health Resources
Did you know that our students can access mental health support at school? Emily Landon is a Student Support Counselor (SSC) and Tiff Idems is a Social Worker who provide support services to our students. Sometimes, students will tell us if they or one of their friends need help; at other times, we rely on students' caregivers to help us get the fuller picture. If you think your student would benefit from speaking to someone, please connect with your child's teacher to contact the Calvin Park office. Also, please encourage your students to let their teacher know right away if any of their friends are talking about concerning topics or overwhelming stressors. They should not have to carry that weight alone, and help is available.
We are happy to partner with some community organizations, as well:
You’re Invited: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair Open House
Limestone families – explore student opportunities in the skilled trades!
Join us for the Level Up! Open House and:
Get up close: Watch skilled trades professionals in action during live demonstrations and explore using tools and machinery.
Meet the experts: Chat one-on-one with employers, apprentices, tradespeople, and instructors who share real-world insights and personal journeys in the skilled trades.
Plan student pathways: Explore apprenticeship pathways with expert guidance and resources provided by Skilled Trades Ontario.
When: December 2, 2025, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: Kingston, Slush Puppie Place, 1 The Tragically Hip Way, Kingston
Who: All Limestone families welcome
Choices at Seven:
Please share with younger siblings and friends! More information can be found here:https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7
Upcoming School Events
November 17
- School Advisory Council Meeting 6:00 pm in Library
November 19
- Grade 8s Fronts Game Field Trip
November 20-21:
- Grade 7 Immunizations (please return forms asap)
November 21
- Pink Shirt Day
November 26
- Student Census Grade 7s
November 27
- Student Census Grade 8s
November 26-29
- LCVI's Matilda the Musical Evening Performances
December 9
- Choices at 7 Information Night at Calvin Park (6:00 pm)
December 13
- First Robotics Competition at LCVI/Calvin Park
January 7
- Photo Retake Day
January 21-22
- Coffee House Evening Performances
Significant Dates
November: Indigenous Education Month; Hindu Heritage Month
November 16
- Louis Riel Day
November 17-21
- Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
November 20
- Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 21
- LDSB Pink Shirt Day
December 6
- National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Our Daily Schedule
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.
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8:15 to 9:05 a.m. | Period 1 |
9:05 to 9:55 a.m. | Period 2 |
9:55 to 10:15 a.m. | Grade 7 Recess, Grade 8 Nutrition |
10:15 to 10:35 a.m. | Grade 7 Nutrition, Grade 8 Recess |
10:35 to 11:25 a.m. | Period 3 |
11:25 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Period 4 |
12:15 to 12:35 p.m. | Grade 7 Recess, Grade 8 Nutrition |
12:35 to 12:55 p.m. | Grade 7 Nutrition, Grade 8 Recess |
12:55 to 1:45 p.m. | Period 5 |
1:45 to 2:35 p.m. | Period 6 |
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
