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March Newsletter 2026
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/01609ebd-d7f4-4f0a-8871-a7470afd642f" alt="Elginburg District Public School" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March Events Happening at Elginburg</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 2 - March "Math-ness" Bingo Cards - Sent Home/Ski Trip (G5-G8)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 4 - March "Math-ness" Game Day</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 5 - Grade 5 Curling Trip, Hot Dog Lunch! (School Council) IST Student Showcase Celebration 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 6 - Grandfriends (Mrs. Guild's Class)</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 11 - School Council 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 12 to 13 - Rocks and Rings</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 16 to 20 - March Break (No School)</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 23 - IEPs Go Home</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 25 - Magoo's Presentation (JK to Grade 8 Starts at 1:55 p.m.)</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 27 - March Math-ness Bingo Cards Due</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 31 - March Math-ness Assembly</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Key Dates Ahead</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 3 - Good Friday</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 6 - Easter Monday</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 17 - LDSB P.A. Day</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22 - Dental Screening JK/SK, Grade 2</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Elginburg Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have made it to March! February has been a month filled with engaging activities. Students celebrated Black History Month by focusing on Black Excellence, learning about and recognizing famous Canadians for their contributions to society. The EDPS School Council hosted a successful Valentine's Dance on Wednesday, February 11 (thank you!). Bus presentations happened on February 12, and all Term One Report Cards were distributed to families on Friday, February 14. On Tuesday, February 17, EDPS participated at Queen's University and both teams (Boys/Girls) had success! Congratulations to all who participated, and special thanks to the coaches (Ms. Schall and Mrs. Heyman). As we head into term two, Elginburg staff welcome Breanna Neden, who will be our Learning Coach from the LDSB this term! We will continue to collaborate with a focus on numeracy and literacy. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March has some key events happening to share with the EDPS Community. Wednesday, March 4th we kick off March Math-ness with Games Day, where students are paired with classes to engage with numeracy games. This Thursday, March 5th, the Elginburg School Council is kindly hosting a Hot Dog Lunch for all students (on School Day *Mr. Harding’s class - March 10th due to curling trip). The IST Student Celebration is also happening on this day, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. March Break is almost upon us! Students will enjoy time off from Monday, March 16th to Friday, March 20th. Please keep note that Thursday, March 27th is the date to return “March Math-ness” Bingo Cards (Please ensure your child’s name is on it!). Our March Math-ness final assembly is on Tuesday, March 31st. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We aim to have a wonderful March filled with learning!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c0c3f35a-5063-487b-91fb-9fd7d9eb0e51" alt="2026 03 09 Pencils" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rare Disease Day - February 28</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, Katey (mother of Audrey and Claire), for sharing with the Elginburg Community. As you stated:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Spreading awareness creates understanding. Understanding creates support.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rare Disease Day is February 28th every year. It is a day to bring awareness to rare diseases, how they effect the person with the disease, their families and caregivers.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Audrey and Claire have Dup15Q. Dup15 occurs in 1 in 30 000 births. They have an extra copy of their 15th chromosome, which results in developmental disabilities, speech delays and physical delays. They attend various therapies on a regular basis to help develop their gross motor and fine motor skills and their speech. On Thursday, February 27th, Mrs. Guild’s class had a special presenter, Nora (Claire and Audrey’s sister). Mom and Dad came too! Nora shared with the grade 3 class this information and answered questions students had. We are grateful for your visit!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f32f525b-1dd0-4ab8-8a84-8f19593a5f48" alt="Rare Disease Day" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Guild's Grandfriends Program for February </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/96856b78-df5a-4a1f-8a43-0e2dedcd1a95" alt="Grandfriends Program February" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball Success at Elginburg</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1e78b366-009b-43f1-8244-b5678c263367" alt="Boys and Girls Basketball Teams" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March Math-ness Board Resources for Home</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b5a0012d-21e9-4978-b67c-271e51126450" alt="You Cubed Mathness" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/650f47e6-31f0-4abc-b61a-7bdf1bc3e4ad" alt="Resources for Parents" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Reminders to Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ATTENDANCE – Please be reminded that attendance reporting for your child is done through our automated system, School Messenger. All families should be using this system for reporting your child’s late arrivals and absences. For more information, please click on this link for instructions: </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-attendance" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Attendance</span></a></p>
2026-03-11 14:14:27.731 +0000 UTC
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Elginburg Update November 24th -28th
<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, November 24</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Magoo’s Music Presentation in the last block (1:55-3:35)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, November 25th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choir Practice 3:35 - 4:15 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, November 26th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Play Evening hosted by School Council - please check School Day for more details</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, November 26th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls and Boys Volleyball Tournament</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, November 27th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Girls and Boys Volleyball Tournament</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, November 27th </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Holiday Planter Orders Due </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, November 28</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Picture retake day and CLASS photos </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 4th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holiday Planter pick up at school </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Choir performing with Miss Emily at the Isabel Bader Theatre </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Winter Arts Night. 5:00-6:30 pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Choir performing in the community</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Frontenacs Game (see details below) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 17th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Festive Wear Spirit Day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 18th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holiday Acitivty Rotation Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -PJ/Cozy Wear Spirit Day Last day of school for 2025 -</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 4 to 12</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, running from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 24 to 28, 2025.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then 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;">Important information for families:</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;"> and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students will complete the survey during class time.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dadb8ec8-308c-4495-9921-25da3c198b7f" alt="WINTERARTSNIGHT" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/502d831a-5b6c-44eb-b032-daf2b158819c" alt="Screenshot 2025 11 16 102756" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><div monaco-code-embed="">https://am.ticketmaster.com/frontenacs/buy/ism/MjVLRjEyMTI=?promoCode=RUxHSU4=</div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://am.ticketmaster.com/frontenacs/buy/ism/MjVLRjEyMTI=?promoCode=RUxHSU4=" target="_blank" title="Elginburg PS Dec 12 2025 "><img src="/images/8a1baa1e-fd6e-4544-805c-1fd7fb9448cf" alt="Elginburg PS Dec 12 2025 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/709628b9-ff7c-4c12-b700-c4a3715151fa" alt="HolidayFoodDrive" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/98ca830e-0faf-4c0f-a79c-7a0c0fc8054d" alt="Clothing Drive 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5d663d04-6753-4ed9-8600-ee6693159c04" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5d592e0e-0e2b-4581-a249-b33e928fdbcb" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2025-11-23 15:06:18.448 +0000 UTC
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Elginburg Update November 17th to 21st
<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, November 19</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - School Day with the Fronts - Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Game 10:30 am. Parents welcome with an extra ticket purchase. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, November 19 - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Choir Practice after school 3:35 - 4:15</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, November 21st - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pink Shirt Day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, November 24</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Magoo’s Music Presentation in the last block (1:55-3:35) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, November 26th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Play Evening hosted by School Council - please check School Day for more details</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, November 27</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Picture retake day - CLASS photos will also be this day, as the Cross Country team was missing on picture day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Holiday planter orders due</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 4th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holiday Planter pick up at school </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 5</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Choir performing with Miss Emily at the Isabel Bader Theatre </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Winter Arts Night. 5:00-6:30 pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Choir performing in the community</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12th - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Frontenacs Game (see details below) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Last day of school for 2025</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 4 to 12</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, running from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 24 to 28, 2025.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then 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;">Important information for families:</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;"> and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students will complete the survey during class time.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school principal by Monday</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, November 17, 2025</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f56f736b-dcab-4981-a498-be40e12f46ab" alt="2025 11 01 Pink Shirt Day Social and Newsletter" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/502d831a-5b6c-44eb-b032-daf2b158819c" alt="Screenshot 2025 11 16 102756" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><div monaco-code-embed="">https://am.ticketmaster.com/frontenacs/buy/ism/MjVLRjEyMTI=?promoCode=RUxHSU4=</div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://am.ticketmaster.com/frontenacs/buy/ism/MjVLRjEyMTI=?promoCode=RUxHSU4=" target="_blank" title="Elginburg PS Dec 12 2025 "><img src="/images/8a1baa1e-fd6e-4544-805c-1fd7fb9448cf" alt="Elginburg PS Dec 12 2025 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/98ca830e-0faf-4c0f-a79c-7a0c0fc8054d" alt="Clothing Drive 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5d663d04-6753-4ed9-8600-ee6693159c04" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5d592e0e-0e2b-4581-a249-b33e928fdbcb" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
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Grade 8 school is located in the village of Elginburg just north of Highway 401 along Sydenham Road. We are a rural school situated on a large property that boasts an outdoor classroom, a track, playground structures, and a large field area that is used by the community on a regular basis. Academics also play a strong part in the everyday school environment and our teachers and support staff are committed to student success each and every day. Students are given many opportunities to hone their positive leadership and citizenship skills, participate in teams and clubs, support the environment, and celebrate the arts in all forms. Extra-curricular student activities are valued at EDPS. Elginburg Eagle Spirit awards are given to promote positive citizenship and caring attitudes and academic achievement.
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View All NewsMessage from the Director - March 5, 2026
<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;">With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendar is Approved</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education has approved Limestone’s recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar. The school year will begin with a P.A. Day on September 1, 2026, with the first day of classes for students on September 2, 2026. A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">printable version of the calendar is available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees are seeking feedback on the Limestone District School Board budget planning process for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Families are encouraged to take a few minutes to provide feedback on areas or priority. The survey is anonymous and can be accessed online at </span><a href="https://bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> . The survey closes March 23, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Video: Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As previously shared, the Ministry of Education released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in December, and we are pleased to share that Limestone has achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s results are consistent with provincial trends in many areas and show meaningful improvement in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone is performing at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These results reflect the collective efforts of Limestone educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—supported by the ongoing commitment of students and families across our district. We are extremely proud of the dedication and hard work that contributed to these achievements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to share a </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">video update with families on Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> provides an overview of Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan and how it guides our shared work to support student learning and well-being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through insights from members of the Limestone Senior Team, families will learn about the key priorities shaping our efforts, the thinking behind our actions, and how collaboration, evidence, and reflection help us improve. The video highlights how data, professional learning, and shared leadership work together to move learning forward, while keeping students, belonging, and continuous growth at the centre. It offers a look at how planning connects to practice as we work together toward positive outcomes for all Limestone students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History Curriculum</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With these updates, in Grades 7, 8, and 10, students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in the pursuit of building an inclusive and prosperous country. The Grade 10 History course will also have new learning on extreme political and social ideologies, the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, and the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the updated curriculum on the </span><a href="https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Become a Homestay and Host an International Student: A Meaningful Experience for You and Your Family</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year, LDSB welcomes more than 120 international students into schools across the district from countries around the world, including Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, France, Vietnam, Rwanda, and many others. Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a positive difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students and supported by dedicated Limestone staff throughout the placement, so families are never on their own. Hosting offers opportunities for cultural exchange, the development of lasting relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. To learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes, visit </span><a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry Resources for Reading and Math</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued partnership and support of student learning and well-being across Limestone. We are grateful for the role families play in helping students feel supported, connected, and successful, and we look forward to continuing our work together.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p>
2026-03-05 21:30:00.475 +0000 UTC
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Limestone District School Board Welcomes 2026–2027 Student Trustees
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2026–2027 Student Trustees, who will be formally welcomed at the April meeting of the Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student trustees play an important role in bringing student perspectives to board-level discussions, helping ensure that student voice is reflected in decision-making across the district. For the upcoming term, LDSB looks forward to working with three engaged and passionate student leaders who represent rural, urban, and Indigenous student communities:</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Audrey Bateman – Rural Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Bateman:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> I'm so excited to be your rural student trustee this year. This role is such a great place to create lasting change for the current and future classes. I'm really looking forward to connecting with the trustees and students from across the board to try and make school a more fun, inclusive, and memorable experience where we can. Everyone's voice matters!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Victoria McCourt – Indigenous Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee McCourt</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied for the Indigenous student trustee position because I feel that having a voice to represent Indigenous students, their issues and concerns is important. I would like to help celebrate and honour the Indigenous students in the Limestone District School Board. I look forward to helping create more opportunities for Indigenous students and I want our youth to feel proud of who they are and their Indigenous identity. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathew Katz – Urban Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Katz</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied to become a student trustee to advocate for issues that both I and students from across LDSB are passionate about. I specifically hope to be able to work on issues related to environmental sustainability and anti-racism. Ultimately, I want to ensure students’ voices are heard and meaningfully represented.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board congratulates Audrey, Victoria, and Matthew on their appointments and looks forward to welcoming them at the April Board meeting as they begin their term as student trustees for the 2026–2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6101cb72-005e-4aad-b211-341230a8738b" alt="2026 2027 Student Trustees" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-03-04 14:48:09.694 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director - February 20, 2026
<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;">I hope everyone had a good, short week following the Family Day Weekend. We have had a small taste of warmer weather recently, though we know there may still be more winter days to come. As we head toward the end of February, I would like to share a few updates with Limestone families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Calendar</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar Survey. Approximately 3,700 responses were submitted from families, staff, and community members. We appreciate your time and providing the feedback.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As shared previously, the school year calendar for 2026-2027 presents unique challenges, with Labour Day falling unusually late on September 7, and Easter occurring just four days after March Break. Across all three school boards (Limestone DSB, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB, and Hastings and Prince Edward County DSB) Option 1 was the preferred choice, and Option 2 ranked second and third, with only marginal differences in support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Following further review of the potential calendars, and considering potential financial implications, it was determined that implementing Option 1 would create additional costs for all three boards. Given that Option 2 very closely aligns with Option 1, differing by only one day and without the associated financial implications, all three boards supported Option 2, with the school year starting September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students on September 2.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Wednesday night’s Board Meeting, the Limestone Board of Trustees approved </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/375540e1-d8af-4e1c-a856-7035ab3f1e4b/2026-2027-School-Year-Calendar-Final.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Option 2 for the 2026-2027 school year calendar</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and this calendar will be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You Are Invited: Community Event: An Evening with Monique Gray Smith, Author of </strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– March 12, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to a free in-person evening with author Monique Gray Smith. This special event will bring our community together to learn about care, reciprocity, connection to the land, and connection to one another. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: March 12, 2026</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: 6:30 p.m. - Vendors and refreshments</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 6:45 p.m. - Doors open</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 7:00 p.m. - Speaker begins</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Queen's University, Duncan McArthur Hall, 511 Union St., Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Light refreshments will be provided, and the first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of her book. </span><a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration is required</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please </span><a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in advance — we look forward to seeing you there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This event has been made possible with the support of the Limestone Learning Foundation, Queen’s University Faculty of Education, and the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 Virtual School Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families interested in enrolling their students in virtual school for the 2026-2027 school year should complete the </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virtual School Survey.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> This helps with early planning for the next school year. This virtual school survey is not for registration and families will need to </span><a href="mailto:virtualk8@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contact Elementary Virtual School to officially register their students for next year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you have more than one student interested, please complete the survey for each student. The survey will remain open until Friday, March 13, 2026. Families can </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">access the survey online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you require a printed survey, please contact Principal </span><a href="mailto:myerskm@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kate Myers by e-mail</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the survey online.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement in Limestone school communities. We truly value the strong partnership we share with families and look forward to the second half of the 2025-2026 school year continuing positively for students, families, and staff.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p>
2026-02-20 21:00:23.337 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.