What's New at Fairfield Elementary School
View All NewsFairfield News: May 19th-22nd, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/58520d41-5f06-4ee9-8a33-80ef4b6be880?fingerprint=ppb20260112000809" alt="update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 19th-22nd, 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We all had a great time at the Spring Dance on Friday - thank you to Mr. Argyle and his 7/8 class for organizing! For your awareness, there seems to be a high level of illness throughout the building lately - please keep students home if they are exhibiting symptoms or have a fever. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks, and have a wonderful week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West, Principal</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 19th (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox - Subway</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 20th (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Junior Boys and Girls Soccer Tournament</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 21st (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LunchBox - Domino's</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Neurodivergent Caregiver Support Group (6:00-7:00 pm)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 22nd (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dogs</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Important Dates</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22nd-23rd: Shavuot</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27th: Eid-al-Adha</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28th: Hydro One Safety Presentations (Grades 1-8)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29th: PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3rd: FUN FAIR!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8th: Grade 7/8 Immunizations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 21st: Father's Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd: Grade 8 Graduation (5:00 pm)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th: Last Day of School</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8a791ea6-6a21-471b-bd9f-fd44f11f150c?fingerprint=ppb20260511004812" alt="2026 05 05 LDSB Pride 2026 Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3b0df7c7-6c50-44f8-acce-ebda199cfec5?fingerprint=ppb20260417171447" alt="funfair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4555ecf1-b441-4855-8088-79d896a8e7f4?fingerprint=ppb20260503223824" alt="May 2026 Program Calendar LARC v2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a978a03e-a540-4ca1-aa40-49ba27a07164?fingerprint=ppb20251217150814" alt="sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fbfe1e99-d1f8-43c1-8ff6-2129b9b143c1?fingerprint=ppb20251217150841" alt="sick 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"></p><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dog Days</span></h3><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our School Council proudly present one of their most successful fundraisers...HOT DOG DAY 2025-2026! Profits help pay for school trips!</span></h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </span></h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$2.00 per hot dog</span></h5><hr></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order your school clothing online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All profits come back to the school</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p></h2></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West (</span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">westa@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher (SST)</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Onyskiw (</span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p>
2026-05-15 18:23:51.01 +0000 UTC
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Fairfield News: May 11th-15th, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/58520d41-5f06-4ee9-8a33-80ef4b6be880?fingerprint=ppb20260112000809" alt="update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 11th-15th, 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to our Junior Boys and Girls Basketball Teams, as well as the Road Racers who all represented Fairfield so well last week, and thank you to all of the coaches who volunteered their time to take on their roles! We are still seeking volunteers for our upcoming Fun Fair - see below for details and contact information.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks, and have a wonderful week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West, Principal</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 11th (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 100m Heats - Atom and Senior (1:45 pm)</span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 12th (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox - Boston Pizza</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Youth Diversion visting Ms. Norman's class (Gr. 3/4)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100m Finals (12:55 pm)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 13th (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">200m Finals (12:55 pm)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Meeting (6:00 pm)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 14th (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LunchBox - Domino's</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 15th - (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dogs</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AnimalSmart Presentation (Kelly/Woodroffe - Flex Room 9:00-10:30 am)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Important Dates</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28th: Hydro One Safety Presentations (Grades 1-8)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29th: PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3rd: FUN FAIR!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8th: Grade 7/8 Immunizations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 21st: Father's Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd: Grade 8 Graduation (5:00 pm)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th: Last Day of School</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8a791ea6-6a21-471b-bd9f-fd44f11f150c?fingerprint=ppb20260511004812" alt="2026 05 05 LDSB Pride 2026 Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3b0df7c7-6c50-44f8-acce-ebda199cfec5?fingerprint=ppb20260417171447" alt="funfair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4555ecf1-b441-4855-8088-79d896a8e7f4?fingerprint=ppb20260503223824" alt="May 2026 Program Calendar LARC v2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a978a03e-a540-4ca1-aa40-49ba27a07164?fingerprint=ppb20251217150814" alt="sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fbfe1e99-d1f8-43c1-8ff6-2129b9b143c1?fingerprint=ppb20251217150841" alt="sick 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"></p><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dog Days</span></h3><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our School Council proudly present one of their most successful fundraisers...HOT DOG DAY 2025-2026! Profits help pay for school trips!</span></h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </span></h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$2.00 per hot dog</span></h5><hr></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order your school clothing online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All profits come back to the school</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p></h2></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West (</span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">westa@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher (SST)</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Onyskiw (</span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p>
2026-05-11 00:48:54.903 +0000 UTC
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Fairfield News: May 4th-8th, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/58520d41-5f06-4ee9-8a33-80ef4b6be880?fingerprint=ppb20260112000809" alt="update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4th-8th, 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to our awesome runners who ran with such determination and grit at the Bayridge Road Race - good luck at LCVI this week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks, and have a wonderful week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West, Principal</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 4th (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Boys & Girls Basketball Tournaments</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Fire Truck visit (11:15 am)</span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 5th (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox - Subway</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 6th (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LCVI Road Race</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 7th (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LunchBox - Domino's</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bateman to Library in p.m.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 8th - (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dogs</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Woodroffe/Beckstead to Gould Lake</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bantam Boys & Girls 100 metre heats (12:05 pm)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Important Dates</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 10th: Mother's Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13th: School Council Meeting (6:00 pm)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28th: Hydro One Safety Presentations (Grades 1-8)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29th: PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3rd: FUN FAIR!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8th: Grade 7/8 Immunizations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 21st: Father's Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd: Grade 8 Graduation (5:00 pm)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th: Last Day of School</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3b0df7c7-6c50-44f8-acce-ebda199cfec5?fingerprint=ppb20260417171447" alt="funfair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4555ecf1-b441-4855-8088-79d896a8e7f4?fingerprint=ppb20260503223824" alt="May 2026 Program Calendar LARC v2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c6b6404c-162d-4bbd-85bd-98ee87c89d19?fingerprint=ppb20260313180007" alt="Road Race Calendar 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/26039938-18ef-46a1-942d-5c095180b981?fingerprint=ppb20260123151005" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a978a03e-a540-4ca1-aa40-49ba27a07164?fingerprint=ppb20251217150814" alt="sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fbfe1e99-d1f8-43c1-8ff6-2129b9b143c1?fingerprint=ppb20251217150841" alt="sick 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"></p><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dog Days</span></h3><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our School Council proudly present one of their most successful fundraisers...HOT DOG DAY 2025-2026! Profits help pay for school trips!</span></h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </span></h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$2.00 per hot dog</span></h5><hr></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order your school clothing online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All profits come back to the school</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p></h2></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West (</span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">westa@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher (SST)</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Onyskiw (</span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p>
2026-05-03 22:45:11.227 +0000 UTC
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View All NewsLDSB Receives $25,000 Grant to Support Elementary Summer Learning
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has received a $25,000 grant through the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area’s Community Grants Program in support of its Elementary Summer Literacy and Math Program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The three-week program supports Limestone students finishing Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3 by strengthening foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to help set students up for success in the following school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grant funding will be used to purchase literacy and math learning resources and to create family engagement packages. These take-home resources are designed to support learning at home and encourage families to engage in literacy and math activities alongside their students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB is grateful to the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area for their generous support, helping students across the district access this important summer learning opportunity.</span></p>
2026-05-20 15:41:54.875 +0000 UTC
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Limestone Students Shine at the 2026 Ontario Skills Competition
<iframe data-lexical-video-id="kGsY7YE8wCc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kGsY7YE8wCc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board students showcased their outstanding skills and talent at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held in Toronto on May 4 and 5, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students from across the province to demonstrate that they are truly the best in their field. Over two and a half days, competitors impress educators, family members, friends, and potential employers through hands-on, real‑world challenges. Medalists are awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals, with some also receiving monetary awards and the opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition, and potentially the WorldSkills Competition.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Participation and Results</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone students returned home with an impressive showing across elementary, secondary, and post‑secondary categories:</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board had 16 Elementary Students attend Skills Ontario in the areas of:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Construction</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Horticulture and Landscaping</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VEX Robotics</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego Mechanics</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In secondary Limestone District School Board had representation in the following competitions:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electrical Installations</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plumbing</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpentry - Team - Team of 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Culinary Arts</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graphic Design - Presentation</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hairstyling</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photography</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prepared Speech</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Home and Team Building - Team of 4</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Collision Repair</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Painting</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Service Technology</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cabinetmaking</span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Powered Equipment</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welding</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Baking</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computer Aided Manufacturing</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Results:</span></h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold – Computer Aided Manufacturing:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Jacob O’Reilly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Silver – Home and Team Building (Team of 4):</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quinn Sproule</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clarke Lemke</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parker Beeg</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jasper Keller</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bryden Thibodeau (competed with the team at Limestone Skills Competition)</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bronze – Auto Painting:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Amanda Neddow</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Post‑Secondary Competition</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Alisha Haaksman</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all competitors, educators, and programs involved for their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence. Limestone is proud to see students thrive, demonstrate their skills, and represent the board so well on the provincial stage.</span></p>
2026-05-12 13:29:30.368 +0000 UTC
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Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Patty Gollogly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Program Services: School Climate & Community Engagement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-04-23 20:30:53.848 +0000 UTC
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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.