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Newsletter June 19, 2026
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2081c32b-acf4-401e-a286-1f3921589b5b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013311" alt="360 F 553708255 SdXEjSB0UJgpZhlEaDi4EB8SBW5nXlDK" width="462" height="156" style="width:462px;height:156px;display:inline-block"></h3><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MON, JUN 15</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, JUN 16</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WED, JUN 17</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">THURS, JUN 18</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, JUN 19</span></p></th></tr><tr style="height: 52px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary class on field trip</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5 pm Graduation</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report Cards go home</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day of school!!</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See you in September</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><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;"> School Advisory Council</strong></b></h2></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The Cataraqui Woods Elementary School Advisory Council (CWESAC) works together with school staff and families to enrich our children’s school experience through events, communication, fundraising, and community-building. You are invited to stay updated and connect with the Council on </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fcwesac%2F&data=05%7C02%7Casselstinepam%40limestone.on.ca%7C3c643dab0abb442173cc08de2b6b1ee1%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638995936271120079%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lWO8odjKI6SDCZkylVZc61OX%2FAbGG8N3w2UbUYUqiuY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></h3></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteer Screening Reminder for Parents and Guardians</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent and guardian volunteers play an essential role in our school community, helping to support learning opportunities both in the classroom and on school field trips. In order for volunteers to be ready to participate in the </span><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">new school year</strong></b></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> when opportunities arise, we encourage families to begin the volunteer screening process as early as possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board policy requires all parents/guardians who wish to volunteer at school or attend school field trips to complete a mandatory screening process, which includes a Police Criminal Record Check, commonly referred to as a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CPIC</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CPICs/Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed and approved every three years.</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the years between renewals, volunteers must complete an </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Annual Offence Declaration Form</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The process of obtaining a Vulnerable Sector Check/CPIC can take time, so families are encouraged to apply early in the school year to avoid missing volunteer opportunities and field trips.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Applications can be submitted online through the appropriate police service:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston Police</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> offers an automated online system for submitting Vulnerable Sector Check/CPIC applications.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> also offers an online system for individuals requiring a Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Check.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If a letter from the school is required to accompany your Vulnerable Sector Check request, please contact the school office and we will be happy to assist you.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your support and involvement in our school community!</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0e50c05a-1251-4376-a128-e1c3eb288e36?fingerprint=ppb20260619154515" alt="Designer (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cat Woods Spirit Wear</span></p></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/57e6b964-472b-44d5-8283-d5ff39ad7132?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" alt="thumb 16efd6f942e35ca3d655ccdbd6fa874d" width="342" height="196" style="width:342px;height:196px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get your Cat Woods Comets spirit wear here: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/cataraquiwoodselementaryschool/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataraqui Woods Elementary School - eStore (specialtytrophies.ca)</span></a></p></h3>
2026-06-19 15:46:28.429 +0000 UTC
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Newsletter June 12, 2026
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2081c32b-acf4-401e-a286-1f3921589b5b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013311" alt="360 F 553708255 SdXEjSB0UJgpZhlEaDi4EB8SBW5nXlDK" width="462" height="156" style="width:462px;height:156px;display:inline-block"></h3><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MON, JUN 15</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, JUN 16</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WED, JUN 17</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">THURS, JUN 18</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, JUN 19</span></p></th></tr><tr style="height: 52px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrington/Brown's class on field trip</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hayes/Cabral's on field trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pride Celebration - Wear Rainbows</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day for hot lunch</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day for milk delivery</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot dog day</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MON, JUN 22</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, JUN 23</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WED, JUN 24</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">THURS, JUN 25</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, JUN 26</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary class on field trip</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5 pm Graduation</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report Cards go home</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day of school!!</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><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;"> School Advisory Council</strong></b></h2></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The Cataraqui Woods Elementary School Advisory Council (CWESAC) works together with school staff and families to enrich our children’s school experience through events, communication, fundraising, and community-building. You are invited to stay updated and connect with the Council on </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fcwesac%2F&data=05%7C02%7Casselstinepam%40limestone.on.ca%7C3c643dab0abb442173cc08de2b6b1ee1%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638995936271120079%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lWO8odjKI6SDCZkylVZc61OX%2FAbGG8N3w2UbUYUqiuY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></h3></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/4475655a-2a6f-449b-a617-5dcf296de4ac?fingerprint=ppb20260529141713" alt="79f80bd2 2aee 477d 9682 6c7b535a8edb" width="447" height="559" style="width:447px;height:559px;display:inline-block"></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><img src="/images/e713aba5-dca2-47a0-901b-89376a2458c6?fingerprint=ppb20260605160006" alt="OIF" width="213" height="124" style="width:213px;height:124px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pride Celebration on Wednesday, June 17 - Wear Rainbows!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Pride Month!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our school-wide Pride event will take place next Wednesday, June 17th from 2:00-3:15pm. There will be a short assembly, followed by our Pride parade, and then a variety of outdoor activities. Please send your child/children with a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable cup (for lemonade). Parents are welcome to attend the event and lend a hand with festivities. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are still looking for the following items for the event:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">yard games (e.g. large connect 4, corn hole, etc.)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rainbow looms (we have the bands and clips)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 picnic blankets</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Small prizes</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please reach out to me if you have any of these items to give or lend out graymasonv@limestone.on.ca</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a0529a6d-e703-4d2b-9e31-46fac8003e84?fingerprint=ppb20260612185928" alt="OIP" width="100" height="100" style="width:100px;height:100px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student has any jerseys from Track & Field, please return them to the school asap. Thanks!</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><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"><img src="/images/eca3df24-071b-4582-8f80-e30b9aeb0807?fingerprint=ppb20260522164415" alt="Mayor" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This unique initiative gives one local student the chance to spend the day with Mayor Bryan Paterson, learning firsthand about municipal government, civic leadership, and community issues. The selected student will tour City Hall, attend meetings and events, sit in the Mayor’s chair in Council Chambers, and enjoy a personalized day based on their interests related to local government.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students are invited to submit a short video application answering questions such as:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Why they want to be Mayor for a Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What their first action as Mayor would be</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What they would like to learn about the City of Kingston</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Their favourite thing about living in Kingston</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Key details:</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open to current Grade 5 students (ages 10–11)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application deadline: Friday, June 19 at 4 p.m.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One winner will be contacted on Wednesday, June 24</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Applications must be submitted in video format</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The City is committed to making the program accessible to all interested students. Families who require assistance with filming or submitting their application can contact </span><a href="mailto:Mayor@CityofKingston.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mayor@CityofKingston.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to arrange support at City Hall.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Additional details for the program can be found here: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgetinvolved.cityofkingston.ca%2Fmayor-for-a-day-2026&data=05%7C02%7Casselstinepam%40limestone.on.ca%7Ca90362ea77e743c41b4b08deb0e919be%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639142712535443844%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=85MYvwNBSKflCO76mn%2BxorAoKm9tOIRWgLacH6iDBvE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mayor for a Day 2026 |</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> For questions or alternate formats, families may also call Customer Experience at 613-546-0000.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><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/c0dd37b5-5e15-486d-bd49-84d156e353c8?fingerprint=ppb20260605160006" alt="Screenshot 5 6 2026 113536" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c040de09-2aa7-479e-b363-64dfb8ce6a2e?fingerprint=ppb20260605160006" alt="Screenshot 5 6 2026 113552" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/55f65c1a-a6a4-4b42-97a6-65de378ac577?fingerprint=ppb20260612184215" alt="July and August 2026 (1) 1" width="447" height="579" style="width:447px;height:579px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cat Woods Spirit Wear</span></p></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/57e6b964-472b-44d5-8283-d5ff39ad7132?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" alt="thumb 16efd6f942e35ca3d655ccdbd6fa874d" width="342" height="196" style="width:342px;height:196px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get your Cat Woods Comets spirit wear here: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/cataraquiwoodselementaryschool/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataraqui Woods Elementary School - eStore (specialtytrophies.ca)</span></a></p></h3>
2026-06-12 18:59:54.627 +0000 UTC
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Newsletter June 5, 2026
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2081c32b-acf4-401e-a286-1f3921589b5b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013311" alt="360 F 553708255 SdXEjSB0UJgpZhlEaDi4EB8SBW5nXlDK" width="462" height="156" style="width:462px;height:156px;display:inline-block"></h3><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"><col style="width: 20%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MON, JUN 8</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, JUN 9</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WED, JUN 10</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">THURS, JUN 11</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, JUN 12</span></p></th></tr><tr style="height: 52px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Bannon's class on field trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. DeWys & Ms. Cyr on field trip</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate Frisbee Tournament</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC Family Fun Night</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Albinism Awareness Day - Wear Yellow</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MON, JUN 15</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TUES, JUN 16</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WED, JUN 17</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">THURS, JUN 18</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FRI, JUN 19</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrington/Brown's class on field trip</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hayes/Cabral's on field trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pride Celebration - Wear Rainbows</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day for hot lunch</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day for milk delivery</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot dog day</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><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;"> School Advisory Council</strong></b></h2></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The Cataraqui Woods Elementary School Advisory Council (CWESAC) works together with school staff and families to enrich our children’s school experience through events, communication, fundraising, and community-building. You are invited to stay updated and connect with the Council on </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fcwesac%2F&data=05%7C02%7Casselstinepam%40limestone.on.ca%7C3c643dab0abb442173cc08de2b6b1ee1%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638995936271120079%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lWO8odjKI6SDCZkylVZc61OX%2FAbGG8N3w2UbUYUqiuY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e8680553-583c-4d8e-8fb9-c277e34eb9d4?fingerprint=ppb20260501152426" alt="Fun Night" width="438" height="546" style="width:438px;height:546px;display:inline-block"></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/4475655a-2a6f-449b-a617-5dcf296de4ac?fingerprint=ppb20260529141713" alt="79f80bd2 2aee 477d 9682 6c7b535a8edb" width="447" height="559" style="width:447px;height:559px;display:inline-block"></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- SCHOOL HAPPENINGS -</span></h2></p><hr><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/bd2a8340-c8d4-465b-8d52-abebd62264e0?fingerprint=ppb20260522191925" alt="still standing strong iaad" width="361" height="191" style="width:361px;height:191px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">International Albinism Awareness Day</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Albinism is an inherited genetic condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment formed in the skin, hair and/or eyes. Albinism occurs in all racial and ethnic groups throughout the world. In the U.S., approximately one in 18,000 to 20,000 people has some type of albinism. In other parts of the world, the occurrence can be as high as one in 3,000. Most children with albinism are born to parents whose hair and eye color are typical for their ethnic backgrounds.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 12th</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, we are asking staff and students to wear yellow to help bring awareness to Albinism. The school will also be handing out yellow wristbands and taking some time to give information to each classroom.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information on the condition can be found here: </span><a href="https://albinism.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to NOAH</span></a></h3><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e713aba5-dca2-47a0-901b-89376a2458c6?fingerprint=ppb20260605160006" alt="OIF" width="213" height="124" style="width:213px;height:124px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pride Celebration on Wednesday, June 17 - Wear Rainbows!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><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"><img src="/images/eca3df24-071b-4582-8f80-e30b9aeb0807?fingerprint=ppb20260522164415" alt="Mayor" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This unique initiative gives one local student the chance to spend the day with Mayor Bryan Paterson, learning firsthand about municipal government, civic leadership, and community issues. The selected student will tour City Hall, attend meetings and events, sit in the Mayor’s chair in Council Chambers, and enjoy a personalized day based on their interests related to local government.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students are invited to submit a short video application answering questions such as:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Why they want to be Mayor for a Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What their first action as Mayor would be</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What they would like to learn about the City of Kingston</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Their favourite thing about living in Kingston</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Key details:</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open to current Grade 5 students (ages 10–11)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application deadline: Friday, June 19 at 4 p.m.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One winner will be contacted on Wednesday, June 24</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Applications must be submitted in video format</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The City is committed to making the program accessible to all interested students. Families who require assistance with filming or submitting their application can contact </span><a href="mailto:Mayor@CityofKingston.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mayor@CityofKingston.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to arrange support at City Hall.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Additional details for the program can be found here: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgetinvolved.cityofkingston.ca%2Fmayor-for-a-day-2026&data=05%7C02%7Casselstinepam%40limestone.on.ca%7Ca90362ea77e743c41b4b08deb0e919be%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639142712535443844%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=85MYvwNBSKflCO76mn%2BxorAoKm9tOIRWgLacH6iDBvE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mayor for a Day 2026 |</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> For questions or alternate formats, families may also call Customer Experience at 613-546-0000.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><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/c0dd37b5-5e15-486d-bd49-84d156e353c8?fingerprint=ppb20260605160006" alt="Screenshot 5 6 2026 113536" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c040de09-2aa7-479e-b363-64dfb8ce6a2e?fingerprint=ppb20260605160006" alt="Screenshot 5 6 2026 113552" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/906c3346-4e44-4d75-9206-ca3bfffa3367?fingerprint=ppb20260522164529" alt="sdfsafd" width="456" height="547" style="width:456px;height:547px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9351d6f1-b596-4463-b566-0d359bd6d1c9?fingerprint=ppb20260522165056" alt="2026 05 08 Inclusivity Newsletter Insert" width="425" height="532" style="width:425px;height:532px;display:inline-block"></p><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/0abf16a8-eb2c-43db-bfa1-cd2c69284daf?fingerprint=ppb20260529142050" alt="Early ON June 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4728141f-f5b1-4ecb-88f4-b1bc4c0a8c9e?fingerprint=ppb20260529142112" alt="ON y va Juin 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><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/d1c20ec6-49a9-4633-8052-f1c84af17caa?fingerprint=ppb20260529142114" alt="Early ON site addresses June 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></div></div><hr><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cat Woods Spirit Wear</span></p></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/57e6b964-472b-44d5-8283-d5ff39ad7132?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" alt="thumb 16efd6f942e35ca3d655ccdbd6fa874d" width="342" height="196" style="width:342px;height:196px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get your Cat Woods Comets spirit wear here: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/cataraquiwoodselementaryschool/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataraqui Woods Elementary School - eStore (specialtytrophies.ca)</span></a></p></h3>
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View All NewsMessage to Families- June 18, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move towards the last week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to share a few important updates and reminders as we wrap up the year and begin looking ahead to September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Budget</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At last night’s Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2026-2027 budget, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. The budget includes total revenues of $340.98 million and total expenditures of $345.76 million and is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The full </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, along with a new resource, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Overview </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Motion Passed by Board of Trustees</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board of Trustees passed a motion at last night’s meeting recognizing the challenges present in many classrooms and their impact on students, frontline educators, and support staff. The motion directs the Chair to write to the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, the Premier, local MPPs, OPBSA, CODE, and union partners, requesting additional funding to support the hiring of more frontline staff and will highlight that Limestone annually spends approximately $10 million beyond provincial funding to support special education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Student Portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New students, as well as those with a change of address or school</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit </span><a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">triboard.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year-End Letter to Students and Parents from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and a Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to mark this occasion. We have also received a </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. As we approach the final days of classes, we wish all students, families, and staff a positive end to the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +0000 UTC
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Board of Trustees Approves 2026–2027 School Year Budget
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At its regular meeting on June 17, 2026, the Limestone District School Board of Trustees approved a $340.5 million budget for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a deficit budget balanced through the use of reserve funds.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The approved budget complies with Ministry of Education requirements and includes:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Operating expenditures of $316.8 million, representing a $73,000 decrease compared to the previous year.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Capital expenditures of $23.7 million, allocated to school condition improvements and renewal projects.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The vast majority of the operating budget is directed to student instruction and relates directly to classroom support. Capital funding is used to fund school condition improvements and school renewal projects.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board continues to face financial pressures in several key areas, including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Education</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Replacement</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Transportation</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Statutory Benefits</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/cc327962-05b2-4cac-b89e-711e1e75ca27/2026-06-16-Budget-Overview.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260618134224" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 Budget Overview</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (PDF)</span></li></ul>
2026-06-18 13:49:18.755 +0000 UTC
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Year End Letter to Students and Parents
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education has shared a letter for students, parents and families: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Students, Parents and Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To our amazing students: well done on finishing another school year! This is a good time to celebrate everything you have accomplished over the past several months. You worked hard, took on challenges, learned new things and continued to grow. You should be proud of all you have achieved this year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As you begin your summer break, take time to rest, explore your interests, and enjoy time with family and friends. However you choose to spend your summer, I hope you make the most of the months ahead.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To the graduating Class of 2026, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Whether your next step is college, university, an apprenticeship, the workforce or another pathway, I wish you every success in the years ahead.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As families look ahead to September and the start of a new school year, there are a few things to keep in mind. Ontario schools will continue to focus on helping students build strong foundations in reading, writing and math while preparing them for success beyond the classroom. Students in elementary schools will learn from the same core materials and benefit from a revised Kindergarten curriculum focused on foundational literacy, math and science skills. In Grade 7 and 8, updated History courses will include new mandatory content on the history of Black Canadians.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In high schools, students in Grade 10 History will have new learning about Black history, the Holocaust and Holodomor. Students will also be required to demonstrate financial literacy as part of earning their high school diploma. To help provide clearer expectations and a more comprehensive picture of student achievement, high school students will complete written final exams during a dedicated exam period, and attendance and classroom participation will form part of their final grade. Together, these changes will help students stay engaged in their learning and be better prepared for life after graduation.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope the summer ahead provides an opportunity to recharge and enjoy some well-earned time together. I wish you and your family a safe, happy and enjoyable summer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra Minister of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/1fba83f3-9f1b-4d60-a77c-3bc15cd094c8/Year-End-Letter-to-Students-and-Parents.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152216" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year End Letter to Students, Parents, and Families from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education - English</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (PDF)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/1466db2e-00ea-40f2-b63d-8d3f65d04a0d/Lettre-concernant-la-fin-de-l-ann-e-scolaire-l-intention-des-l-ves-et-des-parents.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152354" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year End Letter to Students, Parents, and Families from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education - French</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (PDF)</span></p>
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.