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Feb. 6th~Panther Peek at the Week

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">What's Happening at Perth Road Public School</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Week of February 9-13, 2026 Literacy Week</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/b0c7dabb-d951-4b8e-b7b7-3c6064f24c27" alt="Lets Have A Ball" width="114" height="114" style="width:114px;height:114px;display:inline-block"></h2><hr><img src="/images/8d4f1b1f-386e-476f-9bfe-f7913f4dfbe0" alt="Literacy week" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Family Drop In</h2>We can't wait to see you Wednesday, February 11th from 4-5:30! Check out your child's classroom, have some cookies and hot chocolate, make a book mark, listen to a story, play BINGO and win prizes in a draw! Let's beat the February blues together!<hr><img src="/images/d5113c80-8299-4d48-8193-97c118485dbb" alt="February" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Troy and his amazing PICKLE eraser!</h2><img src="/images/3e6fc552-27a5-4c95-91bd-4689c1ed7473" alt="pickle" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">We love SNOW!</h2><img src="/images/9522d7ad-ca8e-4f36-b5a3-1487abb88acc" alt="snow" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Ms. Andre's Class is very talented!</h2><img src="/images/2ebbe2b2-b11d-49f7-8ba1-133b39559bbd" alt="northern lights" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Emmett's Favourite Book!</h2><img src="/images/89b9a507-9ed6-49b2-810a-dfd82ea09460" alt="favourite book" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Black Voices Reading Challenge</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School‑Wide Event!</h2> <img src="/images/2aafef8c-3cf9-46d3-9019-9b490770ea2f" alt="Black History Month" width="253" height="251" style="width:253px;height:251px;display:inline-block"> Throughout February, our K–8 students will be taking part in our Black Voices Reading Challenge in celebration of Black History Month. Each class will choose to read 2 of the 8 featured books—or all eight if they wish!—highlighting Black history, culture, creativity, and everyday joyAfter reading, classes will complete a 10‑star rating sheet for each book, reflecting on understanding, representation, engagement, and connections to their own lives.At the end of the month, we will tally the scores from every class to discover which book earns the title of our “School Favourite Black Voices Book”!We look forward to celebrating the amazing stories students experience and the rich conversations these books inspire.<hr><img src="/images/0701ca7d-3f93-4f7c-ac01-59d0093f72a4" alt="kindergarten registration" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Looking Ahead: </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">February</h2>Black History MonthMonday, February 9 - 13 - Literacy WeekMonday, February 9 - 100th Day of School Celebration - Dress like you're 100!Tuesday, February 10 - Gould Lake Trip - Grade 7/8 and 8 classesWednesday, February 11 - Student Council presents a Parent/Student DROP IN 4:00 - 5:30 to celebrate Literacy Week!Thursday, February 12 - Dress like your favourite book character!Friday, February 13 - Have a Heart Day - wear red, pink, purple or white!Friday, February 13 - Term 1 Report Cards HomeMonday, February 16 - Family Day HolidayTuesday, February 17 - Chinese New YearWednesday, February 25 - Pink Shirt Day - Kindness SHINES!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">March</h2>Friday, March 6 - Spagetti Dinner Fundraiser 4:30 - 6:30Monday, March 16-20 - March BreakMonday, March 23 - School Council Meeting 6:30<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">April</h2>Friday, April 3 - Good FridayMonday, April 6 - Easter MondaySunday, April 12 - PRPS Skating Afternoon - All welcome - Invista Centre - Skating & Crafts - Food - 1:00 - 3:00Friday, April 17 - PA Day<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">May</h2>Tuesday, May 12 - School Council Meeting at 6:30Monday, May 18 - Victoria DayFriday, May 22 - Immunizations Grade 7 & 8Friday, May 29 - PA Day<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">June</h2>Wednesday, June 10 - Perth Road Fun FairTuesday, June 23 - Grade 8 Graduation and Boat TripWednesday, June 24 - Report Cards HomeFriday, June 26 - PA Day<hr><img src="/images/749645cd-5734-484e-8f25-3c832b86a99d" alt="Snow over it" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/83cee719-d570-40c0-a6da-e49134cf074b" alt="word" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2026-02-06 14:41:04.832 +0000 UTC

Jan. 29th~Panther Peek at the Week

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">What's Happening at Perth Road Public School</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Week of February 2-6, 2026</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/b0c7dabb-d951-4b8e-b7b7-3c6064f24c27" alt="Lets Have A Ball" width="114" height="114" style="width:114px;height:114px;display:inline-block"></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Black Voices Reading Challenge</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">School‑Wide Event!</h2> <img src="/images/2aafef8c-3cf9-46d3-9019-9b490770ea2f" alt="Black History Month" width="253" height="251" style="width:253px;height:251px;display:inline-block"> Throughout February, our K–8 students will be taking part in our Black Voices Reading Challenge in celebration of Black History Month. Each class will choose to read 2 of the 8 featured books—or all eight if they wish!—highlighting Black history, culture, creativity, and everyday joyAfter reading, classes will complete a 10‑star rating sheet for each book, reflecting on understanding, representation, engagement, and connections to their own lives.At the end of the month, we will tally the scores from every class to discover which book earns the title of our “School Favourite Black Voices Book”!We look forward to celebrating the amazing stories students experience and the rich conversations these books inspire.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/8d4f1b1f-386e-476f-9bfe-f7913f4dfbe0" alt="Literacy week" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> Family Drop In</h2>We can't wait to see you Wednesday, February 11th from 4-5:30! Check out your child's classroom, have some cookies and hot chocolate, participate in literacy activities and story time! Let's beat the winter blues together!<hr>Mr. Robb's class is building! Finished product photos to come...<img src="/images/cf3ec9c4-a13c-4311-8ae7-56edeb623767" alt="trades" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">#Girlsintrades<img src="/images/da1b250b-6be2-46a2-af3d-91ea7edf49b1" alt="trades2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/c1525081-3ba0-4c42-845f-cdd221397de0" alt="trades3" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">#tradesareindemand<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">We can't wait to meet our new kindergarten students in September!</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Register Today</h3><img src="/images/0701ca7d-3f93-4f7c-ac01-59d0093f72a4" alt="kindergarten registration" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Looking Ahead: </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">February</h2>Black History MonthMonday, February 9 - 13 - Literacy WeekMonday, February 9 - 100th Day of School CelebrationWednesday, February 11 - Student Council presents a Parent/Student DROP IN 4:00 - 5:30 to celebrate Literacy Week!Friday, February 13 - Have a Heart Day Friday, February 13 - Term 1 Report Cards HomeMonday, February 16 - Family Day HolidayTuesday, February 17 - Chinese New YearWednesday, February 25 - Pink Shirt Day<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">March</h2>Monday, March 16-20 - March BreakMonday, March 23 - School Council Meeting 6:30<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">April</h2>Friday, April 3 - Good FridayMonday, April 6 - Easter MondayFriday, April 17 - PA Day<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">May</h2>Tuesday, May 12 - School Council Meeting at 6:30Monday, May 18 - Victoria DayFriday, May 22 - Immunizations Grade 7 & 8Friday, May 29 - PA Day<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">June</h2>Tuesday, June 23 - Grade 8 Graduation and Boat TripWednesday, June 24 - Report Cards HomeFriday, June 26 - PA Day<hr><img src="/images/749645cd-5734-484e-8f25-3c832b86a99d" alt="Snow over it" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/83cee719-d570-40c0-a6da-e49134cf074b" alt="word" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2026-01-30 20:04:11.865 +0000 UTC

January 18th~Panther Peek at the Week

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">What's Happening at Perth Road Public School</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Week of January 26 - 30, 2026</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/b0c7dabb-d951-4b8e-b7b7-3c6064f24c27" alt="Lets Have A Ball" width="114" height="114" style="width:114px;height:114px;display:inline-block"></h2><hr><img src="/images/d451df1a-9550-4a00-abe1-a03ae2ae5597" alt="Let'e Talk" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/1f3c98e3-7d72-43bb-8556-d0ef2067add5" alt="hat" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Mental Health Week was full of GAMES and winning prizes! We learned a lot, too!</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Ask your children what they learned... the photo below will help them remember! </h2>(We say it was a great week in mental health but our staff and parent mental health this week was not great with all the bus cancellations! GRRR!)<img src="/images/04398833-9078-4f2b-a686-0cfd44636d14" alt="number" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/e9fa5fc2-be00-44a9-ac49-493fa33e0c46" alt="feeling down" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><img src="/images/bec31f34-ccd7-443f-b746-c8067b600535" alt="Emil Sher" width="179" height="169" style="width:179px;height:169px;display:inline-block">Emil Sher's, the author of many childrens books, presentation has been postponed again due to the bus cancellation on Monday. We will be rescheduling for the spring in hopes of better weather!<hr><img src="/images/8d4f1b1f-386e-476f-9bfe-f7913f4dfbe0" alt="Literacy week" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">We can't wait to meet our new kindergarten students in September!</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Register Today</h3><img src="/images/0701ca7d-3f93-4f7c-ac01-59d0093f72a4" alt="kindergarten registration" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Looking Ahead: </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">January</h2>Friday, January 30 - PA Day<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">February</h2>Black History MonthMonday, February 9 - 13 - Literacy WeekMonday, February 9 - 100th Day of School CelebrationWednesday, February 11 - Student Council presents a Parent/Student DROP IN 4:00 - 5:30 to celebrate Literacy Week!Friday, February 13 - Have a Heart DayFriday, February 13 - Term 1 Report Cards HomeMonday, February 16 - Family Day HolidayTuesday, February 17 - Chinese New YearWednesday, February 25 - Pink Shirt Day<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">March</h2>Monday, March 16-20 - March BreakMonday, March 23 - School Council Meeting 6:30<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">April</h2>Friday, April 3 - Good FridayMonday, April 6 - Easter MondayFriday, April 17 - PA Day<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">May</h2>Tuesday, May 12 - School Council Meeting at 6:30Monday, May 18 - Victoria DayFriday, May 29 - PA Day<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">June</h2>Tuesday, June 23 - Grade 8 Graduation and Boat TripWednesday, June 24 - Report Cards HomeFriday, June 26 - PA Day<hr><img src="/images/749645cd-5734-484e-8f25-3c832b86a99d" alt="Snow over it" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/83cee719-d570-40c0-a6da-e49134cf074b" alt="word" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr>

2026-01-23 21:02:40.565 +0000 UTC

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

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

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

Message to Families - February 11, 2026

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

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

EQAO - Upcoming Webinars

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

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

Land Acknowledgement

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