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<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d12ae257-dec3-47d9-af16-15757391b787" alt="fairfield newsletter heading" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5, 2025</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We surpassed our SOCK collection goal! Heads were shaved and pies were thrown. It was a fabulous assembly filled will enthusiasm and laughter!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5ee9b696-2b8f-4fb6-b53a-6ed88cce95cf" alt="head shave" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/faa40323-15ef-428b-bebe-979c8a87575e" alt="cut hair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1fcec854-5a05-484d-b0a3-9f2d4e29bc33" alt="hair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0bcf6f56-34fc-40d1-905b-7d027de43571" alt="pie" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b6f1d5bb-2b31-4569-ba34-14f1f24f56c6" alt="pie" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for supporting Toe-vember's sock collection.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/202d02e3-a04e-4ec1-ac2b-c32c4a3059c8" alt="Gifts" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Spirit Week: December 15 - 19 </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Student Council has planned a fun Winter Spirit Week to celebrate the last week of school! Students are invited to join in the themed days:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday: Tacky Sweater Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday: Funky Sock Day</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday: Winter Sport Day (dress in your favourite winter sport gear)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday: Winter Wonderland (wear blue, white, or sparkles)</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday: PJ Day</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We can’t wait to see everyone’s school spirit! </em></i></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Dafnas' kindergarten class on Alphabet Party Day!</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/50443139-a1de-4ad6-9dce-b72f6ee2f2e9" alt="Alphabet" 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/c857a669-7974-40f0-b7b1-c9aba4e390ab" alt="Jingle Bell WALK" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/8a35602a-39c5-4b8c-a6c8-be63e4379b4e" alt="Canned Goods" width="224" height="140" style="width:224px;height:140px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield is participating in the annual Jingle Bell Walk on Tuesday, December 9th! Students and staff will be encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and participate in a community festive walk. This initiative encourages Fairfield students to be active while helping others in our community. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Food donations will be accepted December 1</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - December 9</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at the school.</span></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d434fca3-5c7f-4266-ae1f-ed8f2e2db2ed" alt="Lunch update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy ordering! </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="dafba703-43ad-4064-b962-b92da10d1463"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dog Days</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" 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></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$2.00 per hot dog</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Next dates: </span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19</span></p><hr></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/869f0c0f-1d19-4b34-ade1-ff6d50d1d9a6" alt="Gould Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><hr></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cf2f950f-4feb-4923-81af-11c6b8e43eba" alt="choices at 7" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order your school clothing online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! All profits come back to the school. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wedneday, December 3 - Grade 7/8 Information Session for Ernestown Secondary School</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 4 - Junior Boys and Girls Volleyball Tournament at NDSS</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5 - Pennell Library Trip</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, Decemeber 5 - Senior Boys Volleyball Tournament at ESS</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5 - Skating Trip - Bateman, Stover, Doherty, Scott, Argyle</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9 - School Wide Jingle Bell Walk</strong></b></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11 - Gifts For Me Shopping Day</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12 - Kelly Library Trip</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19 - Skating Trip - Bateman, Stover, Doherty, Scott, Argyle</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, December 22 to January 2, 2026 - Winter Break</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, January 5, 2026 - First Day Back to School</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, January 30 - PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 16 - Family Day (No School)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 - March Break Holiday </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 1 - Grade 8 Graduation Photos</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Holiday</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 6 - Easter Monday Holiday</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17 - PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18 - Victoria Day (No School)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29 - PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 23 - Grade 8 Graduation</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 26 - PA Day</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal: Martha Duncan </span><a href="mailto: duncanm@limestone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">duncanm@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher: Nicole Onyskiw </span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></p></p></h2></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal: Martha Duncan </span><a href="mailto: duncanm@limestone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">duncanm@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher: Nicole Onyskiw </span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p>
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Fairfield News Friday, November 28
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d12ae257-dec3-47d9-af16-15757391b787" alt="fairfield newsletter heading" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, November 28, 2025</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3d1d0b66-2239-4953-9dca-f560ed27a8f9" alt="Alphabet Party" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today, Ms. Dafnas' kindergarten class celebrated their alphabet knowledge with an ALPHABET PARTY! Ms. Doherty's grade 5/6 class (buddies) helped the class find letter clues on a scavenger hunt! It was very exciting!</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Look at this amazing sentence!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/18f7affe-203c-480c-9f2f-50aa1824796b" alt="writing" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Officer Punctuation Police Duncan (P. P. Duncan) was in the building this week checking student writing. She was looking for proper punctuation, capitals at the beginning of sentences, and good spacing between words! Our Grade 1-5 students did some amazing writing! Improvements were seen each day!</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c0cca7ab-a3d3-4a64-b59a-c93b1831c57e" alt="PP Duncan" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/202d02e3-a04e-4ec1-ac2b-c32c4a3059c8" alt="Gifts" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d434fca3-5c7f-4266-ae1f-ed8f2e2db2ed" alt="Lunch update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/8a35602a-39c5-4b8c-a6c8-be63e4379b4e" alt="Canned Goods" width="514" height="321" style="width:514px;height:321px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield is participating in the annual Jingle Bell Walk on Tuesday, December 9th! Students and staff will be encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and participate in a community festive walk. This initiative encourages Fairfield students to be active while helping others in our community. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Food donations will be accepted December 1</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - December 9</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at the school.</span></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/39bf3d4b-3dc1-4379-80f7-e47db58e4ee7" alt="graduation" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mark your calendar! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation will be on </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 23rd at 5:00 pm.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graduation Photos are Wednesday, April 1st</span></p></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy ordering! </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="dafba703-43ad-4064-b962-b92da10d1463"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dog Days</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" 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></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$2.00 per hot dog</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Next dates: </span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Camp Registration starts in December!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/837cd960-6497-4241-89a6-535136d1b1cf" alt="Summer Program" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order your school clothing online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! All profits come back to the school. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wedneday, December 3 - Grade 7/8 Information Session for Ernestown Secondary School</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 4 - Junior Boys and Girls Volleyball Tournament at NDSS</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5 - Pennell Library Trip</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, Decemeber 5 - Senior Boys Volleyball Tournament at ESS</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5 - Skating Trip - Bateman, Stover, Doherty, Scott, Argyle</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9 - School Wide Jingle Bell Walk</strong></b></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11 - Gifts For Me Shopping Day</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12 - Kelly Library Trip</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19 - Skating Trip - Bateman, Stover, Doherty, Scott, Argyle</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, December 22 to January 2, 2026 - Winter Break</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, January 5, 2026 - First Day Back to School</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, January 30 - PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 16 - Family Day (No School)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 - March Break Holiday </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 1 - Grade 8 Graduation Photos</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Holiday</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 6 - Easter Monday Holiday</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17 - PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18 - Victoria Day (No School)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29 - PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 23 - Grade 8 Graduation</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 26 - PA Day</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal: Martha Duncan </span><a href="mailto: duncanm@limestone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">duncanm@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher: Nicole Onyskiw </span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></p></p></h2></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal: Martha Duncan </span><a href="mailto: duncanm@limestone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">duncanm@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher: Nicole Onyskiw </span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p>
2025-11-28 19:38:24.879 +0000 UTC
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<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d12ae257-dec3-47d9-af16-15757391b787" alt="fairfield newsletter heading" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, November 21, 2025</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4b02474b-140a-4a95-ad65-e2b76234efab" alt="Senior Girls Volleyball" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our amazing Senior Girls Volleyball Team and Coach Stover!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/8a35602a-39c5-4b8c-a6c8-be63e4379b4e" alt="Canned Goods" width="514" height="321" style="width:514px;height:321px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield is participating in the annual Jingle Bell Walk on Tuesday, December 9th! Students and staff will be encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and participate in a community festive walk. This initiative encourages Fairfield students to be active while helping others in our community. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Food donations will be accepted December 1</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - December 9</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at the school.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/579e5cba-cc60-4d1a-b634-17823d6c8666" alt="Paint Night" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/39bf3d4b-3dc1-4379-80f7-e47db58e4ee7" alt="graduation" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mark your calendar! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation will be on </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 23rd at 5:00 pm.</span></p></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f50f5785-fe0a-4fdd-acec-3d61f2825d5a" alt="Math" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/047df9cf-4fd8-42ad-9363-d6fb35131bf3" alt="Math" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4485dde4-b5ba-43ee-b3c1-3238e9483ecb" alt="Warm Feet" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Did you love your child's school photo?</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Place your school photo order by December 8 to receive it before the holiday break.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class pictures and retakes are on WEDNESDAY, November 26th. Please inform your child's teacher if your child needs a retake.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/6a36c8c1-349c-4303-8166-672b5f360c2b" alt="edge" width="237" height="93" style="width:237px;height:93px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/6b7a1103-79fc-46e2-bab4-111c6bc95bd0" alt="Gifts for Me" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2e8117d8-5918-494f-bd4a-926eec9009c4" alt="Open House" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/29cf4efe-5444-41ce-bd6f-70b2ac17565b" alt="Census" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday's - Rotating between Papa's and Subway</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursdays - Dominos</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy ordering! </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="dafba703-43ad-4064-b962-b92da10d1463"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dog Days</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" 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 go to helping pay for school trips!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$2.00 per hot dog</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Next dates: </span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, November 28</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Camp Registration starts in December!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/837cd960-6497-4241-89a6-535136d1b1cf" alt="Summer Program" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/af83ecf5-2b67-4cf4-80cf-ba26da99fd8c" alt="bladz" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254" alt="fes" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order your school clothing online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! All profits come back to the school. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, November 26 - Picture Retake Day & Class Photos</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, November 27 - Grade 7 and 8 Immunization Day</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, November 27 - Junior Boys/Girls Volleyball Tournament at Queens</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wedneday, December 3 - Grade 8 Information Session for Ernestown Secondary School</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 4 - Junior Boys and Girls Volleyball Tournament at NDSS</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5 - Pennell Library Trip</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, Decemeber 5 - Senior Boys Volleyball Tournament at ESS</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5 - Skating Trip - Bateman, Stover, Doherty, Scott, Argyle</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9 - School Wide Jingle Bell Walk</strong></b></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11 - Gifts For Me Shopping Day</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12 - Kelly Library Trip</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19 - Skating Trip - Bateman, Stover, Doherty, Scott, Argyle</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, December 22 to January 2, 2026 - Winter Break</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, January 5, 2026 - First Day Back to School</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, January 30 - PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 16 - Family Day (No School)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20 - March Break Holiday </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Holiday</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 6 - Easter Monday Holiday</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17 - PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18 - Victoria Day (No School)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29 - PA Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 23 - Grade 8 Graduation</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 26 - PA Day</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal: Martha Duncan </span><a href="mailto: duncanm@limestone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">duncanm@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher: Nicole Onyskiw </span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></p></p></h2></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal: Martha Duncan </span><a href="mailto: duncanm@limestone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">duncanm@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher: Nicole Onyskiw </span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p>
2025-11-21 20:48:41.879 +0000 UTC
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View All NewsLimestone’s EQAO Results Improve Across All Categories
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has achieved its strongest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) performance in four years, with gains in </strong></b><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">every testing category</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for the 2024-2025 school year. LDSB’s EQAO results align with provincial outcomes in many areas, while showing notable improvements in others and among specific student groups. Limestone’s 2024-2025 results are at, or above, the provincial average in almost all measures.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results show an upward trend and momentum across all eight areas of assessment for students in Grades 3, 6, 9, and 10, including those with special education needs, underscoring the Board’s intention of making a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school. </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"These results reflect the daily dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program teams, and school leaders,” says Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. “I want to acknowledge the efforts of those who have focused on implementing evidence-informed practices, providing targeted supports, and collaborating across schools to ensure student achievement and success.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The elementary school report provides assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics written by students in Grades 3 and 6. The secondary school report provides similar information relating to the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results at a Glance </span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 Improvements:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LDSB students showed a 5% to 8% increase in Reading, Writing, and Math, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math, outperforming provincial averages. Students with special education needs improved by 8% to 9% in these subjects. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Gains:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Achievement rose in all areas, with 88% meeting Reading standards, 87% in Writing, and 51% in Math, matching or exceeding provincial rates. Students with special education needs made significant advances, especially in Writing with a 22% increase. </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9 and 10 Results:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LDSB’s Grade 9 Math scores were slightly below provincial levels but increased by 5% from the previous year, with students with special education needs performing better than students with similar needs in other jurisdictions. The Grade 10 OSSLT saw 95% participation and 84% success, a 3% rise, with continued improvement among students with special education needs. </span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 EQAO Results </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 student achievement saw a 5% to 8% increase in all subject areas in Limestone, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results for the province showed a slight increase from the previous year for all Grade 3 subjects and were slightly lower than Limestone across Grade 3 assessment subjects. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This new data shows improvement in all subjects, with Math achievement showing the most significant difference for students in Grade 3. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Of significant note are the gains in achievement in Grade 3 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics made by Limestone students with special education needs – up 9%, 8%, and 9% respectively, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 EQAO Results </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 student achievement in Limestone also continues to build momentum with improvements in all subject areas. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Reading, 88% of students met provincial standard in 2024/25 – an increase of 9% from the 2023/24 assessment and a higher rate than the province for 2024/25. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results in Writing showed an increase of 14% over the previous assessment year, with 87% of students meeting provincial standard, at a higher rate than the province. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Math, results were equal to the province, with 51% of students meeting the provincial standard, an increase of 11% for Limestone compared to the previous assessment year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Like the Grade 3 assessment results, achievement in all subject areas for students in Grade 6 with special education needs in Limestone has increased, with significant gains in Reading and Writing by 12% and 22%, respectively, since the 2023/24 assessment. This increase in achievement for students in Grade 6 with special education needs is higher than the province by 3% to 10% across all subject areas. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Limestone students and staff have worked hard to achieve these gains across Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, including the strong improvements for students with special education needs,” says Burra. “The momentum we are seeing is the result of consistent, evidence‑informed practice—targeted instruction, early interventions, collaborative professional learning, and a sharp focus on what happens in classrooms every day. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“We are proud of this progress, and we are committed to sustaining it by continuing the practices that work and adjusting where they do not,” he adds. “Our goal remains steady improvement over time, not one‑year spikes, for every student, in every classroom, in every school.” </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Assessment (administered in Grade 3): </span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Area of Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">75% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">74% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Writing </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">64% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Assessment (administered in Grade 6): </span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Area of Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">88% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">86% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Writing </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">87% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">85% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">51% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">51% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9 and 10 EQAO Results </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results for Grade 9 Math in Limestone are slightly lower compared to the provincial results. For all participating students in the Grade 9 Math assessment, 55% achieved the provincial standard in Limestone, and 58% achieved the provincial standard provincially. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s Grade 9 Math results increased by 5% as compared to last year. Results for students with special education needs achieving the provincial standard are higher than the province at 34% for Limestone, compared to 32% for the province. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Math </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">55% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">58% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Grade 9 Mathematics continues to be a priority area,” says Steve Hedderson, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Curriculum and Program Services: Math and FSL. “Limestone’s five‑point improvement year‑over‑year shows the work is taking hold. We are deepening supports in Grade 9 Math—explicit instruction, daily practice, and timely interventions—and aligning professional learning so teachers have the tools they need. We are focused on building Math confidence and competency for every student.” </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Administered in Grade 10: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, 95% of first-time eligible students wrote the test in Limestone, compared to 94% of students in the province. With this high participation rate, 84% of all students in Limestone were successful, an increase of 3% compared to the 2023/24 school year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OSSLT results for students with special education needs continue to show an improvement for the 2024/25 year, with 65% of Limestone students being successful on the assessment. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 10 OSSLT </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation Rate </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">95% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">94% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Success Rate </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">84% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">85% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Strong Grade 10 Literacy outcomes begin with strong participation,” says Stephanie Sartor, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Literacy Focus. “With 95% writing and 84% successful, up three points from last year, we are encouraged by the trajectory, including the continued improvement for students with special education needs. Literacy is a shared responsibility across subjects, and we will keep pairing explicit instruction with targeted supports so every learner can demonstrate success.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in all publicly funded schools in Ontario are required to write provincial assessments, administered by EQAO, a provincial body that tests students’ skills in Literacy in Grades 3, 6, and 10 and Math skills in Grades 3, 6, and 9 in relation to Ontario curriculum expectations. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Successful completion of the Literacy requirement is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The EQAO assessments have undergone significant updates, with the newer digital assessments offered entirely online through a digital platform for students over the past four years. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“The dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program team members, and school leaders will remain foundational to continued efforts moving forward,” says Burra. </span></p>
2025-12-05 19:00:45.215 +0000 UTC
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Education Minister Calandra's Letter to Parents - EQAO and Student Achievement Advisory Body
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The following message by the Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Education, is for parents and guardians regarding EQAO results and the appointment of a Student Achievement Advisory Body.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please select the following link to read (PDF): </span><a href="/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Letter to Parents and Guardians</span></a></p>
2025-12-03 16:57:22.383 +0000 UTC
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PIC Gathering with Director December 4, 2025
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bff4337c-478a-4c20-a057-a8a6e80ca7cb" alt="Parent Involvement Committee Gathering with Director" width="584" height="730" style="width:584px;height:730px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a special </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/parent-involvement-committee" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> gathering with Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> In-person or online</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In-person: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MmJlMGM0YWEtNDQ4NS00YzAxLWJhMmEtNjhjNmM5NDA0ZmRk%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522e1f4165f-ebae-4d82-a73c-a0de593830be%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25222807506b-b7b9-4de9-8d10-c7f7c33103a9%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=49721d4d-f239-4e30-a5d3-f2d0a60ce03a&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to Attend</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to seeing you there!</span></p>
2025-11-25 16:21:00.653 +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.