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Newsletter November 21, 2025

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2081c32b-acf4-401e-a286-1f3921589b5b" alt="360 F 553708255 SdXEjSB0UJgpZhlEaDi4EB8SBW5nXlDK" width="462" height="156" style="width:462px;height:156px;display:inline-block"></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAT, NOV 22</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Girls &amp; Boys volleyball tournament at FSS</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MON, NOV 24</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census Week Grades 4-8</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo Retake Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, NOV 25</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Girls volleyball game vs Lancaster</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, NOV 28</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spirit Day: Pajama Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jr Girls and Boys Volleyball Tournament at FSS</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, DEC 2</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr. Girls volleyball game vs. Welborne (@ Cat. Woods)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9 am Sr Boys Volleyball Tournament at Vanier</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WED, DEC 3</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 - 6 pm Poinsettia pickup</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9 am Sr Girls Volleyball Tourney at LaSalle SS</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">THURS, DEC 4</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Frontenac Secondary School Music Tour Performance</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, DEC 5</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spirit Day: Ugly Sweater Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone Jazz and Frontenac Community Concert Band</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Volk and Mr. Cheetham on a field trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Advisory Council</strong></b></h2></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep up to date with Advisory Council on Facebook:</span></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/cwesparentcouncil/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/cwesparentcouncil/</span></a></h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- SCHOOL HAPPENINGS -</span></h2></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/36df5712-4095-4167-8edf-75af278da808" alt="61DPWq0gwL" width="212" height="212" style="width:212px;height:212px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Due to an increase in injuries, soccer cleats will </span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">no longer be allowed for recess soccer.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/174f9079-25f8-45a9-ab40-b8ce60711125" alt="f5674ca3 7cb9 4309 a2f6 c511cc5ebbf2" width="378" height="535" style="width:378px;height:535px;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/78f650b0-0ce7-4965-8ce5-4a23d01e1d1b" alt="2025 10 21 Student Census Social and Newsletter" width="435" height="435" style="width:435px;height:435px;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1460ae47-0b40-4ed1-ac78-368607beff8e" alt="Copy of Cat Woods Weekly" width="479" height="269" style="width:479px;height:269px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Poinsettia Pick Up</strong></b></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/bcfb5955-528b-495b-93fa-8ff84533651a" alt="Rsdf" width="217" height="217" style="width:217px;height:217px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Orders will be available for PICK-UP on </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 3rd from 3:30 pm to 6:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/53029f3a-d045-4963-9ce6-dfcfdc5fd1d2" alt="Parking Fines" width="413" height="275" style="width:413px;height:275px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from the City of Kingston:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As the weather changes, more families may choose to drive to and from school. Please remember that stopping in school bus loading zones or no-stopping areas can result in high parking fines. We encourage families to respect posted signage and use alternative locations for pick-up and drop-off.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/61c0851b-c680-46c3-b12e-3a3d84c83553" alt="Picture Retake Day 1 " width="285" height="285" style="width:285px;height:285px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class photos will be taken on Monday as well.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re Invited: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair Open House</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Limestone families – explore student opportunities in the skilled trades!</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Join us for the Level Up! Open House and:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get up close: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Watch skilled trades professionals in action during live demonstrations and explore using tools and machinery.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meet the experts:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Chat one-on-one with employers, apprentices, tradespeople, and instructors who share real-world insights and personal journeys in the skilled trades.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plan student pathways:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Explore apprenticeship pathways with expert guidance and resources provided by Skilled Trades Ontario.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> December 2, 2025, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 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;">Kingston, Slush Puppie Place, 1 The Tragically Hip Way, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Who:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> All Limestone families welcome</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cost:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Free! No registration needed</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">About Level Up!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs are a series of dynamic, multi-day events that connect you with Ontario’s top skilled trades professionals from industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Visit a skilled trades career fair near you and explore Ontario’s 140+ skilled trades through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers about rewarding, life-changing career paths.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;To learn more, visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flevelupontario.ca%2Fopen-house&amp;data=05%7C02%7Casselstinepam%40limestone.on.ca%7Cd1355e2a89364c92c96b08de1bc202a8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638978717304262234%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VvSqu8KE8zwKAD%2FTJ18VDiIrM%2FqOdYVpidazzyby43E%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">levelupontario.ca/open-house</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e116a8fc-a0b4-4734-9b3c-b47858b1eca5" alt="sdfsd" width="422" height="546" style="width:422px;height:546px;display:inline-block"></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/c033769c-9a16-4bab-b6a8-45ae845d9411" alt="CAP 1920x1080 website" width="473" height="266" style="width:473px;height:266px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re excited to announce that our school will be participating in the Kingston Frontenacs “Chuck-A-Puck” fundraiser on Friday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 19, 2025</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, to help raise funds for the Grade 8 graduation trip!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’d like to join us for this fun event:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Game Time: Puck drops at 7:05 PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Tickets: Purchase at the group rate of $24.00 using the QR code below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Chuck-A-Puck: Buy your $2.00 “pucks” at Gate 4 (Box Office) or the Fan Zone (main concourse) with cash, debit, or credit. All proceeds go towards out school!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/a404b2db-5ac4-47e8-b12b-f0cdaa31f18f" alt="Screenshot 14 11 2025 123528 limestoneschools my" width="100" height="101" style="width:100px;height:101px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your participation supports our school and makes a big difference - thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, please contact: Jamie Cyr </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cyrjl@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 8 Teacher</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS -</span></h2><hr></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/a7b6611b-dccb-4626-aa32-bd2bd4c38025" alt="Operation Warm Feet Flyer English 1" width="539" height="697" style="width:539px;height:697px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6a44ef00-191e-493a-a558-09162403e02e" alt="2026 Junior Program Brochure 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cat Woods Spirit Wear</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/57e6b964-472b-44d5-8283-d5ff39ad7132" alt="thumb 16efd6f942e35ca3d655ccdbd6fa874d" width="131" height="75" style="width:131px;height:75px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get your Cat Woods Comets spirit wear here:&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/cataraquiwoodselementaryschool/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataraqui Woods Elementary School - eStore (specialtytrophies.ca)</span></a></p></h3>
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Newsletter November 14, 2025

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2081c32b-acf4-401e-a286-1f3921589b5b" alt="360 F 553708255 SdXEjSB0UJgpZhlEaDi4EB8SBW5nXlDK" width="462" height="156" style="width:462px;height:156px;display:inline-block"></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MON, NOV 17</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bullying Awareness &amp; Prevention Week</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, NOV 18</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Girls volleyball game vs Collins Bay</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WED, NOV 19</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Boys volleyball game vs Lancaster</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, NOV 21</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pink Shirt Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canteen Fundraiser</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Girls &amp; Boys volleyball tournament at FSS</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAT, NOV 22</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Girls &amp; Boys volleyball tournament at FSS</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MON, NOV 24</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census Week Grades 4-8</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo Retake Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, NOV 25</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Girls volleyball game vs Lancaster</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, NOV 28</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spirit Day: Pajama Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Advisory Council</strong></b></h2></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🎉 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Advisory Council Needs Bingo Volunteers!</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 🎉</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Help support our school — just 2 hours of your time can make a big difference!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We're looking for volunteers to help out at </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play! Gaming &amp; Entertainment</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;for our school's Bingo fundraising shifts. It’s an easy and fun way to contribute to our school community!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">👋 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What you’ll do:</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Greet and welcome guests</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Clear dishes and help keep the space tidy</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Assist with customer needs</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🕒 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shift length:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Just </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 hours</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🧑‍🏫 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Training:</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Complete a quick </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">15-minute online training</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Shadow an experienced volunteer for one shift</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📅 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming volunteer dates:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 30, 2025 at 12:00pm</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 28, 2025 at 12:00pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 25, 2026 at 12:00pm</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 8, 2026 at 4:00pm</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 29, 2026 at 12:00pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;🔗 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ready to get started?</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1️. Complete the online training: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpcga-kingston.ca%2FTraining&amp;data=05%7C02%7Casselstinepam%40limestone.on.ca%7C03411a75f4874c1e2da208ddfada5d7d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638942538157466714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Iqg0rNPKTOITzwD4YR1c9XRsghVgTTG6vzGGOWXpR3I%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://pcga-kingston.ca/Training</span></a><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2️. E-mail us at </span><a href="mailto:cwesbingo@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cwesbingo@gmail.com</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;to schedule your shadow shift</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📣 </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open to all members of the school community!</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, teacher, or staff member — we’d love to have your help!</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5bc078f5-edbf-4818-8c95-eac8a1b03ed4" alt="Purdy s Chocolate" width="364" height="364" style="width:364px;height:364px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Purdy's Chocolate Fundraiser</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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;">Buy your favourite chocolates to support your school!</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Deadline to order is Tuesday, November 18.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scan the QR code. Log in. Start shopping!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/7ff7832d-1b9e-48a1-b055-7b858936d222" alt="Purdys QR" width="145" height="150" style="width:145px;height:150px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep up to date with Advisory Council on Facebook:</span></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/cwesparentcouncil/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/cwesparentcouncil/</span></a></h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- SCHOOL HAPPENINGS -</span></h2></p><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/174f9079-25f8-45a9-ab40-b8ce60711125" alt="f5674ca3 7cb9 4309 a2f6 c511cc5ebbf2" width="378" height="535" style="width:378px;height:535px;display:inline-block"></h2></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/78f650b0-0ce7-4965-8ce5-4a23d01e1d1b" alt="2025 10 21 Student Census Social and Newsletter" width="435" height="435" style="width:435px;height:435px;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/d68a270c-8984-49b0-a41d-c680f21964e2" alt="content" width="411" height="515" style="width:411px;height:515px;display:inline-block"></h2></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/500d97bd-5e3b-4e30-886a-81ca1d321cae" alt="Anti Bullying" width="437" height="437" style="width:437px;height:437px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/98eee2c1-3946-4ada-ab70-3440cdc6c8d1" alt="Festive Canteen Fundraiser Poster" width="259" height="367" style="width:259px;height:367px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Friday, November 21, our grade 8 students will be hosting a "Canteen Fundraiser" at the second recess to raise funds for their year-end graduation trip. Chips, mini chocolate bars, juice boxes, and pop will be available, with all items priced $2.00 or less. Thank you for your support!</em></i></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Poinsettia Fundraiser</strong></b></u><img src="/images/b95195f7-affa-4e80-b2a1-ff5b571cf799" alt="1000031004" width="266" height="206" style="width:266px;height:206px;display:inline-block;float:right"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataraqui Woods Elementary School is pleased to be able to offer the Poinsettia Fundraiser again this Holiday Season. Rekker Greenhouses from Bowmanville, ON have been providing wonderful poinsettia plants for many years in this area. All plants will be delivered to the school individually wrapped in a protective sleeve. We encourage you to share this beautiful fundraiser with your family and friends. Thank you in advance for your continued support!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All orders are to be place through the School Day program at </span><a href="https://www.school-day.com/pg/product/view/3261180" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.school-day.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The last day to submit orders is Tuesday, November 18th - NO EXCEPTIONS.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Orders will be available for PICK-UP on Wednesday, December 3rd from 3:30 pm to 6:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are not to go door-to-door to sell these plants.</strong></b></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/53029f3a-d045-4963-9ce6-dfcfdc5fd1d2" alt="Parking Fines" width="413" height="275" style="width:413px;height:275px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from the City of Kingston:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As the weather changes, more families may choose to drive to and from school. Please remember that stopping in school bus loading zones or no-stopping areas can result in high parking fines. We encourage families to respect posted signage and use alternative locations for pick-up and drop-off.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Common Childhood Illnesses: When should my child stay home?</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2fbc50ae-d895-4bd1-b9e5-8d1de9831296" alt="Southeast Health Childhood Illnesses" width="568" height="888" style="width:568px;height:888px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link: </span><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Common childhood illnesses - KFL&amp;A Public Health</span></a></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/61c0851b-c680-46c3-b12e-3a3d84c83553" alt="Picture Retake Day 1 " width="480" height="480" style="width:480px;height:480px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re Invited: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair Open House</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Limestone families – explore student opportunities in the skilled trades!</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Join us for the Level Up! Open House and:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get up close: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Watch skilled trades professionals in action during live demonstrations and explore using tools and machinery.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meet the experts:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Chat one-on-one with employers, apprentices, tradespeople, and instructors who share real-world insights and personal journeys in the skilled trades.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plan student pathways:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Explore apprenticeship pathways with expert guidance and resources provided by Skilled Trades Ontario.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> December 2, 2025, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 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;">Kingston, Slush Puppie Place, 1 The Tragically Hip Way, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Who:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> All Limestone families welcome</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cost:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Free! No registration needed</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">About Level Up!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs are a series of dynamic, multi-day events that connect you with Ontario’s top skilled trades professionals from industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Visit a skilled trades career fair near you and explore Ontario’s 140+ skilled trades through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers about rewarding, life-changing career paths.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;To learn more, visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flevelupontario.ca%2Fopen-house&amp;data=05%7C02%7Casselstinepam%40limestone.on.ca%7Cd1355e2a89364c92c96b08de1bc202a8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638978717304262234%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VvSqu8KE8zwKAD%2FTJ18VDiIrM%2FqOdYVpidazzyby43E%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">levelupontario.ca/open-house</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e116a8fc-a0b4-4734-9b3c-b47858b1eca5" alt="sdfsd" width="422" height="546" style="width:422px;height:546px;display:inline-block"></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/c033769c-9a16-4bab-b6a8-45ae845d9411" alt="CAP 1920x1080 website" width="473" height="266" style="width:473px;height:266px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re excited to announce that our school will be participating in the Kingston Frontenacs “Chuck-A-Puck” fundraiser on Friday, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 19, 2025</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, to help raise funds for the Grade 8 graduation trip!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’d like to join us for this fun event:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Game Time: Puck drops at 7:05 PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Tickets: Purchase at the group rate of $24.00 using the QR code below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Chuck-A-Puck: Buy your $2.00 “pucks” at Gate 4 (Box Office) or the Fan Zone (main concourse) with cash, debit, or credit. All proceeds go towards out school!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/a404b2db-5ac4-47e8-b12b-f0cdaa31f18f" alt="Screenshot 14 11 2025 123528 limestoneschools my" width="100" height="101" style="width:100px;height:101px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your participation supports our school and makes a big difference - thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, please contact: Jamie Cyr </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cyrjl@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 8 Teacher</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS -</span></h2><hr></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/a7b6611b-dccb-4626-aa32-bd2bd4c38025" alt="Operation Warm Feet Flyer English 1" width="539" height="697" style="width:539px;height:697px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cat Woods Spirit Wear</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/57e6b964-472b-44d5-8283-d5ff39ad7132" alt="thumb 16efd6f942e35ca3d655ccdbd6fa874d" width="131" height="75" style="width:131px;height:75px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get your Cat Woods Comets spirit wear here:&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/cataraquiwoodselementaryschool/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataraqui Woods Elementary School - eStore (specialtytrophies.ca)</span></a></p></h3>
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Newsletter November 7, 2025

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2081c32b-acf4-401e-a286-1f3921589b5b" alt="360 F 553708255 SdXEjSB0UJgpZhlEaDi4EB8SBW5nXlDK" width="462" height="156" style="width:462px;height:156px;display:inline-block"></h3><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, NOV 11</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Remembrance Day Assembly at 10 am</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spirit Day: Wear red &amp; black</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WED, NOV 12</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Boys volleyball game @ Welborne</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">THURS, NOV 13</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Progress Reports go home</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Boys volleyball game @ Sinclair</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 5 - 8 Fall Dance @ 2 pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, NOV 14</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day - no school</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MON, NOV 17</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bullying Awareness &amp; Prevention Week</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, NOV 18</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Girls volleyball game vs Collins Bay</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WED, NOV 19</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Boys volleyball game vs Lancaster</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, NOV 21</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pink Shirt Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Girls &amp; Boys volleyball tournament at FSS</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAT, NOV 22</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Girls &amp; Boys volleyball tournament at FSS</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Advisory Council</strong></b></h2></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🎉 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Advisory Council Needs Bingo Volunteers!</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 🎉</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Help support our school — just 2 hours of your time can make a big difference!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We're looking for volunteers to help out at </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play! Gaming &amp; Entertainment</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;for our school's Bingo fundraising shifts. It’s an easy and fun way to contribute to our school community!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">👋 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What you’ll do:</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Greet and welcome guests</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Clear dishes and help keep the space tidy</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Assist with customer needs</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🕒 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shift length:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Just </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 hours</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🧑‍🏫 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Training:</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Complete a quick </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">15-minute online training</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Shadow an experienced volunteer for one shift</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📅 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming volunteer dates:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 30, 2025 at 12:00pm</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 28, 2025 at 12:00pm</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 25, 2026 at 12:00pm</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 8, 2026 at 4:00pm</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 29, 2026 at 12:00pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;🔗 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ready to get started?</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1️. Complete the online training: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpcga-kingston.ca%2FTraining&amp;data=05%7C02%7Casselstinepam%40limestone.on.ca%7C03411a75f4874c1e2da208ddfada5d7d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638942538157466714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Iqg0rNPKTOITzwD4YR1c9XRsghVgTTG6vzGGOWXpR3I%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://pcga-kingston.ca/Training</span></a><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2️. E-mail us at </span><a href="mailto:cwesbingo@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cwesbingo@gmail.com</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;to schedule your shadow shift</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📣 </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open to all members of the school community!</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, teacher, or staff member — we’d love to have your help!</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5bc078f5-edbf-4818-8c95-eac8a1b03ed4" alt="Purdy s Chocolate" width="364" height="364" style="width:364px;height:364px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Purdy's Chocolate Fundraiser</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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;">Buy your favourite chocolates to support your school!</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Deadline to order is Tuesday, November 18.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scan the QR code. Log in. Start shopping!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/7ff7832d-1b9e-48a1-b055-7b858936d222" alt="Purdys QR" width="145" height="150" style="width:145px;height:150px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep up to date with Advisory Council on Facebook:</span></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/cwesparentcouncil/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/cwesparentcouncil/</span></a></h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- SCHOOL HAPPENINGS -</span></h2></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/a7797217-8691-499b-a527-e442b4fa94fc" alt="3sdf" width="486" height="273" style="width:486px;height:273px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We invite our school community to join us on Tuesday, November 11 at 10 am for our Remembrance Day Assembly.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Please check in at the office before proceeding down to the gym.</span></p></p><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">From Frost to Puddles: </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dress for the Day</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As the weather continues to shift, our mornings are starting off chilly before warming up later in the day. We kindly remind families to send students with a few extra layers—such as a sweater or light jacket—that can be added or removed as needed. It’s also a great idea to pack an extra pair of socks and a change of clothes, just in case of any unexpected puddle adventures during outdoor play. Staying warm and dry helps everyone enjoy the day to the fullest!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e612253d-4e58-4c22-b323-3128f5f8e7d2" alt="03c52253 4f71 4fae 9cf0 7fb6d970a849" width="218" height="328" style="width:218px;height:328px;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/174f9079-25f8-45a9-ab40-b8ce60711125" alt="f5674ca3 7cb9 4309 a2f6 c511cc5ebbf2" width="378" height="535" style="width:378px;height:535px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ed78d8de-3cc9-493d-8463-7ca338db3b1f" alt="ef2f4a87 c480 46ee b462 8771e180e2cc" width="100" height="76" style="width:100px;height:76px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report An Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reporting your child’s absence through School Messenger is an essential part of our daily attendance process and helps us ensure the safety and well-being of all 370 students. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether your child is away due to illness, a family commitment, or participating in a school activity such as a sports tournament, it’s important that their absence is recorded. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students attending school-sponsored events, coaches or supervising teachers will update attendance records so these absences do not count against them. However, we still ask families to report these absences through School Messenger to help us maintain accurate records and confirm each student’s whereabouts. Your cooperation supports a safe and organized school environment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To report an absence, use one the following methods:</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Messenger application</strong></b></h3><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the email address you provided to the school.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use&nbsp;your&nbsp;mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store,&nbsp;the </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" title="SchoolMessenger website" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tap </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign Up </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option.&nbsp;You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendance </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from the menu,&nbsp;then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ol><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interactive toll-free telephone</strong></b></h3><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call&nbsp;1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow the instructions to report an absence.</span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For any school day in the school term up to the cut-off time on the day of the absence. Future absences can be reported at any time&nbsp;using any one of these methods.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please do not call the school directly to report your student's absence.</span></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/78f650b0-0ce7-4965-8ce5-4a23d01e1d1b" alt="2025 10 21 Student Census Social and Newsletter" width="435" height="435" style="width:435px;height:435px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d68a270c-8984-49b0-a41d-c680f21964e2" alt="content" width="411" height="515" style="width:411px;height:515px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Poinsettia Fundraiser</strong></b></u><img src="/images/b95195f7-affa-4e80-b2a1-ff5b571cf799" alt="1000031004" width="266" height="206" style="width:266px;height:206px;display:inline-block;float:right"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataraqui Woods Elementary School is pleased to be able to offer the Poinsettia Fundraiser again this Holiday Season. Rekker Greenhouses from Bowmanville, ON have been providing wonderful poinsettia plants for many years in this area. All plants will be delivered to the school individually wrapped in a protective sleeve. We encourage you to share this beautiful fundraiser with your family and friends. Thank you in advance for your continued support!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All orders are to be place through the School Day program at </span><a href="https://www.school-day.com/pg/product/view/3261180" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.school-day.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The last day to submit orders is Tuesday, November 18th - NO EXCEPTIONS.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Orders will be available for PICK-UP on Wednesday, December 3rd from 3:30 pm to 6:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are not to go door-to-door to sell these plants.</strong></b></p><hr><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re Invited: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair Open House</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Limestone families – explore student opportunities in the skilled trades!</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Join us for the Level Up! Open House and:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get up close: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Watch skilled trades professionals in action during live demonstrations and explore using tools and machinery.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meet the experts:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Chat one-on-one with employers, apprentices, tradespeople, and instructors who share real-world insights and personal journeys in the skilled trades.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plan student pathways:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Explore apprenticeship pathways with expert guidance and resources provided by Skilled Trades Ontario.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> December 2, 2025, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 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;">Kingston, Slush Puppie Place, 1 The Tragically Hip Way, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Who:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> All Limestone families welcome</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cost:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Free! No registration needed</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">About Level Up!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs are a series of dynamic, multi-day events that connect you with Ontario’s top skilled trades professionals from industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Visit a skilled trades career fair near you and explore Ontario’s 140+ skilled trades through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers about rewarding, life-changing career paths.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;To learn more, visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flevelupontario.ca%2Fopen-house&amp;data=05%7C02%7Casselstinepam%40limestone.on.ca%7Cd1355e2a89364c92c96b08de1bc202a8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638978717304262234%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VvSqu8KE8zwKAD%2FTJ18VDiIrM%2FqOdYVpidazzyby43E%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">levelupontario.ca/open-house</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e116a8fc-a0b4-4734-9b3c-b47858b1eca5" alt="sdfsd" width="422" height="546" style="width:422px;height:546px;display:inline-block"></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS -</span></h2><hr></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston Music Office's</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Youth Open Mic&nbsp;</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">series offers young performers the chance to share their music, poetry, or spoken word in a fun, supportive, and inclusive space, all for free!</span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 700px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates:&nbsp;</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sunday, November 9 at 1:00 PM</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;–&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Broom Factory (305 Rideau St.)&nbsp;</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hosted by local youth artist&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.kyradaniel.com/&amp;data=05%7c02%7cmcdonaldr%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a01b5ed74b846dfc57208de116ee059%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638967366148944170%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c80000%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=GP6LSSs7CkUA9gdguOjSyRldiXBtC%2BQlxKkYZlL%2Bj9U%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kyra Daniel</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, with free pre-show mentorship from Kingston singer-songwriter&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.instagram.com/savannahsheamusic/&amp;data=05%7c02%7cmcdonaldr%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a01b5ed74b846dfc57208de116ee059%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638967366148988433%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c80000%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=tjfjR8%2BGnbchXaqjGp/8IV/6g1PKqad/9cz/z52B5kU%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Savannah Shea</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 PM</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;–&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Le Sésame Theatre (1290 Wheathill St.)&nbsp;</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hosted by Franco-Ontarian artist&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.instagram.com/veloceandre/?hl%3Den&amp;data=05%7c02%7cmcdonaldr%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a01b5ed74b846dfc57208de116ee059%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638967366149026119%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c80000%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=MjLbvTeBwtZLeOu3z0bvP31jBWu3cu93KQXOYqhYQwE%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Véloce André</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, presented in partnership with&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://centreculturelfrontenac.com/&amp;data=05%7c02%7cmcdonaldr%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a01b5ed74b846dfc57208de116ee059%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638967366149056320%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c80000%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=spnMaEX1vdzMsteUB2/Vy%2BnxLsK61QcavLeDC8E83fo%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Centre Culturel Frontenac</span></a></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Each session includes a free mentorship opportunity, and we’ll be continuing our guitar raffle&nbsp;with great prizes from Long &amp; McQuade Kingston&nbsp;— including free music lessons for one lucky participant!”</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><h4 id="performers-can-sign-up-and-learn-more-here-https-www.visitkingston.ca-music-bandwidth-industry-insights" class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Performers can sign up and learn more here:&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.visitkingston.ca/music/bandwidth-industry-insights/&amp;data=05%7c02%7cmcdonaldr%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a01b5ed74b846dfc57208de116ee059%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638967366149075275%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c80000%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=vbbWJR2Xtp4YPWeFMKwLKN3qstEtMq9wDukV7aObVd8%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.visitkingston.ca/music/bandwidth-industry-insights/</strong></b></a></h4><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/a7b6611b-dccb-4626-aa32-bd2bd4c38025" alt="Operation Warm Feet Flyer English 1" width="539" height="697" style="width:539px;height:697px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/af920506-6d25-4dfa-b12d-e7bcf898c35d" alt="EarlyON Nov " width="677" height="523" style="width:677px;height:523px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/f7eaa2c6-3005-4642-b44c-422a76f5e4cd" alt="ON y va Nov" width="648" height="501" style="width:648px;height:501px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e4ca451d-b607-4976-b103-f3d517b24a62" alt="EarlyON Addresses Nov" width="578" height="447" style="width:578px;height:447px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cat Woods Spirit Wear</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/57e6b964-472b-44d5-8283-d5ff39ad7132" alt="thumb 16efd6f942e35ca3d655ccdbd6fa874d" width="131" height="75" style="width:131px;height:75px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get your Cat Woods Comets spirit wear here:&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/cataraquiwoodselementaryschool/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataraqui Woods Elementary School - eStore (specialtytrophies.ca)</span></a></p></h3>
2025-11-07 16:37:12.526 +0000 UTC
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Limestone District School Board Chair and Vice-Chair Elected for 2025-2026

<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3b73f535-6db0-57a4-bb4f-a5bb6232f53e" alt="" width="349" height="452" style="width:349px;height:452px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/02ea62dd-f2f2-5bdf-8bf4-95704c83d5d1" alt="" width="349" height="452" style="width:349px;height:452px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair Karen McGregor</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (left) and </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Chair Tiffany Lloyd</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Chair Karen McGregor was re-elected to the role, and Trustee Tiffany Lloyd was elected to Vice-Chair at the Annual Meeting of the Board November 19, 2025.&nbsp;Trustees&nbsp;elect&nbsp;a Chair and Vice-Chair each year of their four-year mandate.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor, who has been Chair since&nbsp;June 2025,&nbsp;represents&nbsp;LDSB schools in&nbsp;the Townships of Central Frontenac, Addington Highlands, and North Frontenac.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Trustees play a critical role as a bridge between the communities we serve and the Board, ensuring that families have a direct channel to raise local concerns, seek guidance and influence decisions that affect their children's education,” says Chair McGregor. “I am&nbsp;honoured&nbsp;to be re-elected as Chair for the coming year, to work with a Board of Trustees determined to make a positive difference in the lives of every student in our district.”&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Chair Lloyd&nbsp;represents&nbsp;LDSB&nbsp;schools in the&nbsp;Town of Greater Napanee.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"I’m&nbsp;honoured&nbsp;to serve as Vice-Chair, and I’m grateful for my colleagues’ confidence,” says Vice-Chair Lloyd. “I look forward to working together as we support our schools, listen to our communities, and make decisions that truly benefit the students and families we serve."&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees will be selecting the committees they wish to&nbsp;serve on&nbsp;next week at the Nominations Committee Meeting&nbsp;Monday, November 24, 2025.&nbsp;</span></p>
2025-11-21 20:25:34.383 +0000 UTC
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Choices at 7 Program Information

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments. Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in Grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their Grade 8 year. The Choices at 7 programs that are offered include:&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ATLAS</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Applying Technology for Learning, Aptitude, and Success)&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Challenge</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Gifted and Academic Enrichment Program)&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LEAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Limestone Education through the Arts Program)&nbsp;</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Extended French Immersion Program</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (for students entering Grade 7 only)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested in finding out more about these programs, you are invited to attend the information nights that are being held at each site (dates and times are listed below). For detailed information about any of the Choices at 7 programs, please visit&nbsp;the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 web page.</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application Process:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The application form for the ATLAS Program, the Challenge Program, LEAP, and Extended French Immersion for September 2026 will be open from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;Application information and links will be available on the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 web page.</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 Information Nights:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Calvin Park Public School - ATLAS, Challenge, LEAP and CORE Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough Public School - Challenge Program Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School - Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith Public School - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.</span></li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module Vanier - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module L’Acadie - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail us at the address that appears below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kind regards,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wilma Pettingill and Elizabeth Suriyuth</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Choices at 7 Registrars</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:choicesatseven@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">choicesatseven@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p>
2025-11-20 21:00:49.731 +0000 UTC
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Student Census Survey Opt-Out Deadline Extended

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a follow-up to our previous messages about the upcoming Student Census survey, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">the deadline for families to opt out has been extended to the end of day on Monday, November 17.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you wish to opt your student(s) out, please contact your school principal. </span><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families who have already opted out do not need to take any further action.</strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who are opted out will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox and will be provided with an alternative activity during the survey period.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Available Student Census Resources</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are resources about the Student Census for families and students available on Limestone’s website, including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">About the Student Census</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (including a video)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A list of </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Frequently Asked Questions and Answers</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> that includes information on privacy, confidentiality, and data use</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-introduction-to-student-and-family-guide-" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student and Family Guide</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; that explains the survey questions and why we ask them</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-2025-grades-4-to-6-questions" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Copies of the questions for the Grades 4 to 6 survey</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-2025-grades-7-to-12-questions" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Copies of the questions for Grades 7 to 12 survey</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-student-and-family-question-guide" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Question Guide</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">About the Student Census</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Student Census is a voluntary survey for students in Grades 4 to 12. This important initiative aims to learn more about students' identities, academic achievement, and their experiences at school. By understanding more about the unique backgrounds, experiences, and needs of students, we can create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The data is paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important to note that:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">optional</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Responses are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">confidential</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">can choose to answer as much or as little of the survey as they wish</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alison McDonnell</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Early Years and Equity and Inclusion</span></p>
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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.