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Fairfield News - February 9th-13th, 2026 Copy

<img src="/images/58520d41-5f06-4ee9-8a33-80ef4b6be880" alt="update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">February 9th-13th, 2026</h2>Hello Families,We are still desperate for a number of additional volunteers at our Frontenacs "chuck-a-pep" event on Feb. 20th - this event raised a lot of funds for our school last year, and we would really appreciate it if you (or someone you know) could help out. Contact Mrs. Good at the main office or Mr. West if interested!Thanks, and have a wonderful week...Aaron West, PrincipalMonday, February 9th (Day 5)<hr>Tuesday, February 10th (Day 1)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> LunchBox - Subway</li></ul><hr>Wednesday, February 11th (Day 2)<hr>Thursday, February 12th (Day 3)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> LunchBox - Domino's</li></ul><hr>Friday, February 13th (Day 4)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> Term 1 Report Cards Sent Home</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">School Dance</li></ul><hr>Upcoming Important DatesFebruary 16th - Family Day HolidayFebruary 17th - Lunar New YearFebruary 18th - Ramadan Begins/Ash WednesdayFebruary 20th - Frontenacs Chuck-a-Pep GameFebruary 22nd - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School Dance!</h2> On Friday February 13, Fairfield is having a dance! The times are as follows:Grades 3 - 6 - 11:20 - 12:00JK - Grade 2 - 12:05 - 12:45Grades 7/8 - 1:35 - 2:15There will be a canteen during the event, with the money raised going towards some of the intermediate students’ end of the year activities.Looking forward to seeing you out!<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">EarlyON Calendar</h2> <img src="/images/7a70a56e-6100-4b3f-8831-5e82841cd3f4" alt="EO Feb calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Secret Staff Spirit Week!</h2> <img src="/images/a5aae075-3f2d-4bf5-b95c-e9828af430b4" alt="staff spirit" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <img src="/images/4f7c9d5e-f95e-4a4c-a843-c58d25d2c389" alt="Fairfield Elementary Feb 20 (CAP anthem) (002)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/26039938-18ef-46a1-942d-5c095180b981" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/a978a03e-a540-4ca1-aa40-49ba27a07164" alt="sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/fbfe1e99-d1f8-43c1-8ff6-2129b9b143c1" alt="sick 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" style="text-align: center;"> <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="dafba703-43ad-4064-b962-b92da10d1463"></ie-document></h5><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Hot Dog Days</h3><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Our School Council proudly present one of their most successful fundraisers...HOT DOG DAY 2025-2026! Profits help pay for school trips!</h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">$2.00 per hot dog</h5><hr></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</h2> <img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Order your school clothing online</a>! All profits come back to the school<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr>Contact Us </h2></h2>PrincipalAaron West (<a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">westa@limestone.on.ca</a>)Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher (SST)Nicole Onyskiw (<a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</a>)

2026-02-06 16:56:12.709 +0000 UTC

Fairfield News - February 2nd-6th, 2026

<img src="/images/58520d41-5f06-4ee9-8a33-80ef4b6be880" alt="update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">February 2nd-6th, 2026</h2> Fairfield Families,Just a reminder of our re-scheduled School Council Meeting which will take place this Wednesday evening. Look forward to seeing some of you there! We are still seeking volunteers to help out at the Frontenacs event on February 20th - if interested, please email Mrs.Good at <a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">goodjlimestone.on.ca</a>, as soon as possible.Thanks, and have a wonderful week...Aaron West, PrincipalMonday, February 2nd (Day 5)<hr>Tuesday, February 3rd (Day 1)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> LunchBox - Boston Pizza</li></ul><hr>Wednesday, February 4th (Day 2)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> Parent Council Meeting (6:00 pm)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"> Senior Boys Basketball Home Game vs Sinclair</li></ul><hr>Thursday, February 5th (Day 3)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> LunchBox - Domino's</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Senior Boys Basketball Away Game @ Truedell</li></ul><hr>Friday, February 6th (Day 4)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> Stover/Norman to Gould Lake</li></ul><hr>Upcoming Important DatesFebruary 13th - Term 1 Report Cards Sent HomeFebruary 16th - Family Day HolidayFebruary 17th - Lunar New YearFebruary 18th - Ramadan BeginsFebruary 20th - Frontenacs Chuck-a-Pep Game<hr><img src="/images/4f7c9d5e-f95e-4a4c-a843-c58d25d2c389" alt="Fairfield Elementary Feb 20 (CAP anthem) (002)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/26039938-18ef-46a1-942d-5c095180b981" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/59805ace-187e-41a6-852d-ed0fbbae860e" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 16 093807" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/a978a03e-a540-4ca1-aa40-49ba27a07164" alt="sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/fbfe1e99-d1f8-43c1-8ff6-2129b9b143c1" alt="sick 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" style="text-align: center;"> <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="dafba703-43ad-4064-b962-b92da10d1463"></ie-document></h5><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Hot Dog Days</h3><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Our School Council proudly present one of their most successful fundraisers...HOT DOG DAY 2025-2026! Profits help pay for school trips!</h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">$2.00 per hot dog</h5><hr></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</h2> <img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Order your school clothing online</a>! All profits come back to the school<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr>Contact Us </h2></h2>PrincipalAaron West (<a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">westa@limestone.on.ca</a>)Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher (SST)Nicole Onyskiw (<a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</a>)

2026-02-02 00:08:40.872 +0000 UTC

Fairfield News - January 26th-30th, 2026

<img src="/images/58520d41-5f06-4ee9-8a33-80ef4b6be880" alt="update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">January 26th-30th, 2026</h2> Fairfield Families,Just a reminder, this Friday is a PA Day for staff to work on evaluation & reporting. On another note, the postponed School Council Meeting has been re-scheduled for February 4th. Let's cross our fingers for no more bus cancellation days!Thanks, and have a wonderful week...Aaron West, PrincipalMonday, January 26th (Day 1)<hr>Tuesday, January 27th (Day 2)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> LunchBox - Subway</li></ul><hr>Wednesday, January 28th (Day 3)<hr>Thursday, January 29th (Day 4)<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"> LunchBox - Domino's</li></ul><hr>Friday, January 30th (PA DAY)<hr>Upcoming Important DatesFebruary 4th - Parent Council Meeting (6:00 pm)February 6th - Stover/Norman to Gould LakeFebruary 6th - Intermediate SkatingFebruary 13th - Term 1 Report Cards Sent HomeFebruary 16th - Family Day HolidayFebruary 17th - Lunar New YearFebruary 18th - Ramadan BeginsFebruary 20th - Frontenacs Chuck-a-Pep Game<hr><img src="/images/4f7c9d5e-f95e-4a4c-a843-c58d25d2c389" alt="Fairfield Elementary Feb 20 (CAP anthem) (002)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/26039938-18ef-46a1-942d-5c095180b981" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/8fb6e8e2-6429-442d-8686-97f67a9b2c9f" alt="skating 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/1e604704-2b4e-4eb3-bada-49d778b37939" alt="skating 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/59805ace-187e-41a6-852d-ed0fbbae860e" alt="Screenshot 2026 01 16 093807" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/a978a03e-a540-4ca1-aa40-49ba27a07164" alt="sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/fbfe1e99-d1f8-43c1-8ff6-2129b9b143c1" alt="sick 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" style="text-align: center;"> <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="dafba703-43ad-4064-b962-b92da10d1463"></ie-document></h5><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Hot Dog Days</h3><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Our School Council proudly present one of their most successful fundraisers...HOT DOG DAY 2025-2026! Profits help pay for school trips!</h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">$2.00 per hot dog</h5><hr></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</h2> <img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Order your school clothing online</a>! All profits come back to the school<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr>Contact Us </h2></h2>PrincipalAaron West (<a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">westa@limestone.on.ca</a>)Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher (SST)Nicole Onyskiw (<a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</a>)

2026-01-23 15:10:55.231 +0000 UTC

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Welcome to Fairfield Elementary School located in the heart of Amherstview, Ontario. We are a JK-8 community school with staff and students who love to learn! We have a growth mindset which means that we learn from the mistakes we make in our learning. Our motto and rules are simple: We treat others the way we want to be treated. We keep our hands to ourselves, our feet on the ground, we are respectful to others and our surroundings.

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You're Invited: Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith

We’re pleased to invite you to Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Queen’s University.Made possible through the support of the Limestone Learning Foundation, and in partnership with the Limestone District School Board’s Indigenous Education team and Queen’s University Faculty of Education, this special evening brings internationally respected Indigenous author and educator Monique Gray Smith to Kingston.This community gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, connection to the land, and one another.📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m. – Vendors & refreshments,  6:45 p.m. – Doors open, 7:00 p.m. – Speaker begins Location: Duncan McArthur Hall, Queen’s University🎟️ Cost: Free and open to the community👉 Please register so we can plan accordingly:🔗 <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvgpwxCdY7mdCk6aI-vlX0-lUODlUSTVBQ1lFTDBSREdRMzdHM0xQVU45UC4u&route=shorturl" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent</a>📘 Bonus: The first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of the book! A book sale and signing will follow the keynote. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of learning and connection.<img src="/images/09940711-f5f2-4097-b0d4-166fdf9e8b6d" alt="2026 02 12 Monique Gray Smith Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2026-02-12 19:01:35.305 +0000 UTC

Message to Families - February 11, 2026

Dear Families, The Limestone District School Board is deeply saddened to learn of the horrific events that took place yesterday impacting a school and community in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.  No words can adequately express our condolences to those affected. Our hearts are with the students, families, and community members who have been directly impacted by this awful event. While there are many national and international events that affect people on a daily or weekly basis, events impacting schools have an impact on everyone attached to schools and education. Significant events like these, that are in the public eye and heavily featured on news and social media, can have an impact on students and families in different ways. These impacts may look different for each person and be impacted by their source(s) of information and/or media coverage. We are here to offer support. The board’s Educational Services team is available to support students and families as needed. Educational Services has prepared the following tips to help families support students during this time: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Recognize that students may become concerned that something bad will happen to themselves, family, or friends. Explain that safety measures are in place and reassure them that you and other adults will take care of them. </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">If your student is not focused on what happened, avoid dwelling on it or having detailed adult conversations in front of younger students. However, be available to answer questions to the best of your ability. Young students may not be able to express themselves verbally. Pay attention to changes in their behaviour or social interactions. </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">For some, limiting exposure to media coverage or other sources of information may be important, particularly when social media platforms contain significant amounts of misinformation or disinformation. Images of a horrific event can become overwhelming, especially if watched repetitively. Young students may not be able to distinguish between images on television or their screen, and their personal reality. For older students who choose to watch the news or scroll social media stories related to the event, be available to discuss what they see and to help put it into perspective. </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Be aware of your own needs. Do not ignore your own feelings of anxiety and concern or anger. Talking to friends, family members, and mental health counsellors can help. You will be better able to support others if you can express your own emotions in a productive manner. </li></ul>In addition, community supports and resources are available:  <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F5dtj2RpKyWZVMFip7eilAg~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FAhbXHyCLOOtfzcyagEZuGKPLbV5K-tlSWExqTmCL9-NVHVXd5eNYIKPxB8LGeEHouRZa2lvNZ1rO5TreJ7ri-UP7lxBJGi8V600JPmsZCBQkGsmS2uYlqi57IsFtWQki4gqwYIYAWuGuphCTy3wTmUSdDqaCRDgUxId5Uo6sZ2R_Gd8xfoLplCx5s2_bp68vOlgOv7CA2h3n9lyUcaj26A~~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884292586%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qfUtl3ogntDAI3yxWjmDmIvm79eSfhc0xUDxYtAllIk%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/5dtj2RpKyWZVMFip7eilAg~~/AAAAARA~/AhbXHyCLOOtfzcyagEZuGKPLbV5K-tlSWExqTmCL9-NVHVXd5eNYIKPxB8LGeEHouRZa2lvNZ1rO5TreJ7ri-UP7lxBJGi8V600JPmsZCBQkGsmS2uYlqi57IsFtWQki4gqwYIYAWuGuphCTy3wTmUSdDqaCRDgUxId5Uo6sZ2R_Gd8xfoLplCx5s2_bp68vOlgOv7CA2h3n9lyUcaj26A~~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO): Noticing mental health concerns for your child (available in multiple languages).</a> </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FsGaKSHHdGG8SUiGKz0wycA~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfF10_692oyb2YdpPnGy3Q4XV6o3Mk67DwV5Tqn3UlvMyZsmhfOnNBKorxt8Mh8kf3FDVQPjqQpY6DERBy4OAqUCK7S7FnlRLgn_LV8oHPlXWyOzqWQhHhMs4wYeeA5jP7TRNn5yo_wplUeQLt8H-9TxadhgDxh7YXcS2EaYZ34wA230Yv8qLBX7xFwFj6yoNposKTqEfR160-lfZbXLJR-qpRqfiZ0x3j3Z1RD6Ed5Q~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884323230%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HcQCVcNrn7fz%2Fd3Bxo%2BMhUIHlGVBubuVsMOqKNtjdCY%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/sGaKSHHdGG8SUiGKz0wycA~~/AAAAARA~/fF10_692oyb2YdpPnGy3Q4XV6o3Mk67DwV5Tqn3UlvMyZsmhfOnNBKorxt8Mh8kf3FDVQPjqQpY6DERBy4OAqUCK7S7FnlRLgn_LV8oHPlXWyOzqWQhHhMs4wYeeA5jP7TRNn5yo_wplUeQLt8H-9TxadhgDxh7YXcS2EaYZ34wA230Yv8qLBX7xFwFj6yoNposKTqEfR160-lfZbXLJR-qpRqfiZ0x3j3Z1RD6Ed5Q~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">SMHO: Help me understand - Talking with your child about mental health</a> </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FB-rUGjR_ntoPgfTuv4IxDw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FGOPsHpRkdN8JRwFaB_44rvlvO2Wd68Qjl-QA1-H3CkYvc6KxCOMxzrUNdE02hQfB7LyLqAOW96jpWnyoI3Gj3RRzqUjzGjKbgXD-64VVvzYUWzyeSueuY0Cfpqa1KPkGUpHDp_B_O44DqTr4HmyGmv31Yfwv-8sOkxthyTC6IHc~&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884342394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=m9mEfYyan7f5ApKOq2M3EKtkirEFAW75tMfTEPvHiZM%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/B-rUGjR_ntoPgfTuv4IxDw~~/AAAAARA~/GOPsHpRkdN8JRwFaB_44rvlvO2Wd68Qjl-QA1-H3CkYvc6KxCOMxzrUNdE02hQfB7LyLqAOW96jpWnyoI3Gj3RRzqUjzGjKbgXD-64VVvzYUWzyeSueuY0Cfpqa1KPkGUpHDp_B_O44DqTr4HmyGmv31Yfwv-8sOkxthyTC6IHc~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">MediaSmarts: Talking to kids about the news</a> </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FPpJyaOfrMZI5jxlmAY1AuA~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FutqsihRUAlNFqHS6i0_r2eWrq9k46bXvJGBcg9iKBpfLwvkzu0rrHfDAgIx4YjsPQaxM6sA37Dj2uHCkAg7lCFGtuiMYSGbMigwAkhXjo-kQzHwwa-vqFaZli2F9TR61&data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884362998%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6z4yQ70qwPOrEaqU6eRTmE%2Bizkj7MeYT4f0bpeYJPQw%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/PpJyaOfrMZI5jxlmAY1AuA~~/AAAAARA~/utqsihRUAlNFqHS6i0_r2eWrq9k46bXvJGBcg9iKBpfLwvkzu0rrHfDAgIx4YjsPQaxM6sA37Dj2uHCkAg7lCFGtuiMYSGbMigwAkhXjo-kQzHwwa-vqFaZli2F9TR61. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Kids Help Phone</a> is available to students 24/7 by calling 1-800-688-6868 or by texting “CONNECT” to 686868. </li></ul>As always, Limestone’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of students and staff. This is a responsibility we take very seriously. If you have concerns about how your student is reacting to this event, or any other national or international significant events, or feel additional support may be helpful, please reach out to your school.  Sincerely,  Krishna Burra, Director of Education

2026-02-11 17:35:38.768 +0000 UTC

EQAO - Upcoming Webinars

Families are invited to join free upcoming webinars from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). These sessions will help parents and caregivers learn more about Ontario’s provincial assessments and highlight valuable insights and resources that can help families support their student's learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Math Session for Parents/Guardians of Grade 9 Students</h2>Thursday, February 12, 202612:00 to 1:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_E_P7XYf9S4WIhfkiEBWPFg%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423841964387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lOvfHfYqsHCQvVS7gC3zngAYalX5ssUJVA5VY2fpiTI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Join us for a free webinar about how EQAO assesses Grade 9 students’ mathematics learning. EQAO staff will discuss mathematics questions from the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. Participants will hear how these questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians</h2>Tuesday, February 24, 20266:00 to 7:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_5puRqI8uQJypIaHgBYoBMw%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842006298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PbtgtyKPYUHKrJTEyc9dF1nL%2F9emw3YlKjd0VgwjA4c%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Join us for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from EQAO research into assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Literacy Session for Families:  Focus on Reading</h2>Wednesday, March 4, 202612:00 to 1:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_d5doLU_HSVad0Jmb_V7skQ%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842034273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=phIH%2FIJcwsWAX6PMeh8TTzVa5XskPcDlIxQfbA%2FhrfQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the Primary & Junior Reading Assessments, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights & resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians:  What to Expect on the OSSLT</h2>Thursday, March 12, 20266:00 to 7:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_hHxZgUTGRx-f8cfyPormKw%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842057775%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uu64%2F4NaBTjFsew0CiDmx7qT1PZA14jxf1YqQAg3BBo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click here to register</a>Register for this free live webinar and learn about the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students, and answer questions from participants. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Literacy Session for Families:  Focus on Writing</h2>Wednesday, March 25, 202612:00 to 1:00 p.m.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feqao.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_F3XF343SQve5ZGR6fEfLoA%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ccd2be72d0bdd4976b48e08de68cc4bee%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063423842077869%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CKqtXmuiLKH6vvmVfzjGkrz9JrEH12neZn58C8RBqTA%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Click Here to Register</a>Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ writing skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss writing prompts and questions from the reading component of the primary- and junior-division assessments and from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these prompts and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.

2026-02-10 18:54:09.822 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.