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Prince Charles Public School Weekly Family Update

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Panther Post - November 13th, 2025</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cee1f852-d4bd-4b47-825a-7fea30235982" alt="new logo 2024 2" width="241" height="234" style="width:241px;height:234px;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;">Principal's Greeting - </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Panther Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A huge thank you to our School Council Executive, Volunteers and the Lions Club for their hard work hosting the delicious breakfast and the holiday market the last two weekends. Your support of our students is truly amazing!!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a happy pa day and weekend!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday is Pink Shirt Day. Stand up to bullying.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mary Jane Jarvis</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Prince Charles Public School, we care about you. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/358ca37b-66c0-42cf-8503-4694077f62c4" alt="IMG 4088" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d1ca6291-4c05-4df6-9aa5-9aecde66a4d0" alt="IMG 6596" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f70e5f12-e4fe-4cf8-897e-3278eed3ad18" alt="IMG 4085" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d9955b9f-5fdd-4458-9ad2-f73030f5d7b7" alt="IMG 4086" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/59b47a76-8267-486a-aa6a-e11a19088fde" alt="warm feet" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a6716465-419e-4aff-b34b-9a5bd66cdfc1" alt="Screenshot 2025 11 05 101322" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9950f202-e0dc-406a-986c-d01b08b138ed" alt="flying angels" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DatestoRemember</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 17 - Kindie/Primary trip to the Grand Theatre</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 18 - SAC meeting at 5 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 19 - 7/8 and 4/5 to Frontenacs game</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 24 - Magoo Musical Presentation - one for kindergarten and one for primary </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11-&nbsp;&nbsp;Retakes &amp; Class&nbsp;Photos&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 16 - Holiday concert at 2 pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 18 - Holiday lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 20 - Bus safety presentations&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 5 - Graduation Photos</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PrinceCharlesSwag</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited that our Prince Charles spirit wear is now avaiable in our on-line store. There are multiple products available in many colours, including sangria (pink) for pink shirt day. The store remains open, so you can shop when you wish.&nbsp;This is not a fundraiser. We wanted to offer clothing at the lowest price possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74523a76-9f77-401b-9c4e-304574cb3ebe" alt="IMG 4894" width="184" height="245" style="width:184px;height:245px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b1e4e4bd-c838-418d-8901-2ed6befa52fb" alt="IMG 4610" width="183" height="244" style="width:183px;height:244px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/0674864d-1211-4e12-ab95-f9942e1a3ebe" alt="IMG 1472" width="182" height="242" style="width:182px;height:242px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/812c07c7-42de-4f2c-953b-eae671d7523c" alt="we care about you" width="651" height="336" style="width:651px;height:336px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/princecharlesps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prince Charles Spirit Wear Shop</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Health Unit Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a23cbfbf-4631-4c61-84e2-a468f4278bd3" alt="Screenshot 2025 08 29 164846" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information related to common childhood illness (chicken pox, diarrhea, vomiting, fever etc). Please check the protocols when your child is ill.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" 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;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45 to 11:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:55 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:55 to 3:35 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Peanut and Nut-Free School. We also have a severe PEAR allergy in the grade 1/2 class. Please enjoy your pears at home.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
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Prince Charles Public School Weekly Family Update

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Panther Post - November 7th, 2025</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cee1f852-d4bd-4b47-825a-7fea30235982" alt="new logo 2024 2" width="241" height="234" style="width:241px;height:234px;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;">Principal's Greeting - </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Panther Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Next week, we will recognize Remembrance Day at the cenotaph. Families are welcome to attend. We will walk to the park, leaving at 10:30 am and arriving at 10:50. Please make sure that your child is dressed for the weather as it can be chilly in November. We have poppies available at the school. Please consider making a donation to support our vetrans.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a boardwide PA Day on Friday. Teachers, EAs, ECEs and Administrators will be learning together on a variety of learning topics. There will be no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mary Jane Jarvis</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Prince Charles Public School, we care about you. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/59b47a76-8267-486a-aa6a-e11a19088fde" alt="warm feet" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a6716465-419e-4aff-b34b-9a5bd66cdfc1" alt="Screenshot 2025 11 05 101322" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DatestoRemember</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 11 - whole school ceremony at the cenotaph</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 12 - student photos</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 13 - Andy Rush - musical presentation grades 6/7/8</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Progress Reports sent home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 14 - PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 17 - Kindie/Primary trip to the Grand Theatre</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 18 - SAC meeting at 5 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 19 - 7/8 and 4/5 to Frontenacs game</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 24 - Magoo Musical Presentation - one for kindergarten and one for primary </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11-&nbsp;&nbsp;Retakes &amp; Class&nbsp;Photos&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 16 - Holiday concert at 2 pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 18 - Holiday lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 20 - Bus safety presentations&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 5 - Graduation Photos</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PrinceCharlesSwag</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited that our Prince Charles spirit wear is now avaiable in our on-line store. There are multiple products available in many colours, including sangria (pink) for pink shirt day. The store remains open, so you can shop when you wish.&nbsp;This is not a fundraiser. We wanted to offer clothing at the lowest price possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74523a76-9f77-401b-9c4e-304574cb3ebe" alt="IMG 4894" width="184" height="245" style="width:184px;height:245px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b1e4e4bd-c838-418d-8901-2ed6befa52fb" alt="IMG 4610" width="183" height="244" style="width:183px;height:244px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/0674864d-1211-4e12-ab95-f9942e1a3ebe" alt="IMG 1472" width="182" height="242" style="width:182px;height:242px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/812c07c7-42de-4f2c-953b-eae671d7523c" alt="we care about you" width="651" height="336" style="width:651px;height:336px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/princecharlesps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prince Charles Spirit Wear Shop</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Health Unit Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a23cbfbf-4631-4c61-84e2-a468f4278bd3" alt="Screenshot 2025 08 29 164846" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information related to common childhood illness (chicken pox, diarrhea, vomiting, fever etc). Please check the protocols when your child is ill.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" 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;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45 to 11:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:55 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:55 to 3:35 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Peanut and Nut-Free School. We also have a severe PEAR allergy in the grade 1/2 class. Please enjoy your pears at home.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p>
2025-11-07 19:18:23.723 +0000 UTC
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Prince Charles Public School Weekly Family Update

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Panther Post - November 1</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><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 you managed to stay dryish last night. It's hard to believe that we are already in November. Please consider heading to the PCPS vendor market today. It's at the Lions Hall. Next weekend we will have a community breakfast at the hall. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November and December are busy months. Check out all the important dates below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take care.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mary Jane Jarvis</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Prince Charles Public School, we care about you. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DatestoRemember</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 4 - David Archibald - Remembrance Day progran for grades 5-8 - 11:30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 6 - Jersey Day - (National Jersey day is actually tomorrow, but we have photos)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 7 - individual Portrait Photos</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 13 - Andy Rush - musical presentation grades 6/7/8</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Progress Reports sent home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 14 - PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 17 - Kindie/Primary trip to the Grand Theatre</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 18 - SAC meeting at 5 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 19 - 7/8 and 4/5 to Frontenacs game</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 24 - Magoo Musical Presentation - one for kindergarten and one for primary </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11-&nbsp;&nbsp;Retakes &amp; Class&nbsp;Photos&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 16 - Holiday concert at 2 pm </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 18 - Holiday lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 20 - Bus safety presentations&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 5 - Graduation Photos</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5f177789-21d3-4573-97f2-069c7398e368" alt="IMG 3953" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/632a29e7-e058-4b56-9c54-67db8fd6ae66" alt="Screenshot 2025 09 11 151737" 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"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PrinceCharlesSwag</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited that our Prince Charles spirit wear is now avaiable in our on-line store. There are multiple products available in many colours, including sangria (pink) for pink shirt day. The store remains open, so you can shop when you wish.&nbsp;This is not a fundraiser. We wanted to offer clothing at the lowest price possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74523a76-9f77-401b-9c4e-304574cb3ebe" alt="IMG 4894" width="184" height="245" style="width:184px;height:245px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b1e4e4bd-c838-418d-8901-2ed6befa52fb" alt="IMG 4610" width="183" height="244" style="width:183px;height:244px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/0674864d-1211-4e12-ab95-f9942e1a3ebe" alt="IMG 1472" width="182" height="242" style="width:182px;height:242px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/812c07c7-42de-4f2c-953b-eae671d7523c" alt="we care about you" width="651" height="336" style="width:651px;height:336px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/princecharlesps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prince Charles Spirit Wear Shop</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Health Unit Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a23cbfbf-4631-4c61-84e2-a468f4278bd3" alt="Screenshot 2025 08 29 164846" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information related to common childhood illness (chicken pox, diarrhea, vomiting, fever etc). Please check the protocols when your child is ill.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" 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;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45 to 11:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:55 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:55 to 3:35 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Peanut and Nut-Free School. We also have a severe PEAR allergy in the grade 1/2 class. Please enjoy your pears at home.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p>
2025-10-25 11:31:52.476 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Prince Charles Public School located in Verona. Our Kindergarten to Grade 8 school provides students with many positive experiences in their academic studies, athletic skill development and the various arts, while promoting community involvement and positive character development. We invite parents and guardians to work cooperatively with our staff to ensure our students are provided with as many wonderful opportunities as possible. We have an active roster of volunteers and offer you the invitation to become part of our team.

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Limestone District School Board Chair and Vice-Chair Elected for 2025-2026

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

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

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a follow-up to our previous messages about the upcoming Student Census survey, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">the deadline for families to opt out has been extended to the end of day on Monday, November 17.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you wish to opt your student(s) out, please contact your school principal. </span><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families who have already opted out do not need to take any further action.</strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who are opted out will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox and will be provided with an alternative activity during the survey period.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Available Student Census Resources</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are resources about the Student Census for families and students available on Limestone’s website, including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">About the Student Census</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (including a video)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A list of </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Frequently Asked Questions and Answers</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> that includes information on privacy, confidentiality, and data use</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-introduction-to-student-and-family-guide-" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student and Family Guide</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; that explains the survey questions and why we ask them</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-2025-grades-4-to-6-questions" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Copies of the questions for the Grades 4 to 6 survey</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-2025-grades-7-to-12-questions" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Copies of the questions for Grades 7 to 12 survey</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-student-and-family-question-guide" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Question Guide</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">About the Student Census</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Student Census is a voluntary survey for students in Grades 4 to 12. This important initiative aims to learn more about students' identities, academic achievement, and their experiences at school. By understanding more about the unique backgrounds, experiences, and needs of students, we can create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The data is paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important to note that:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">optional</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Responses are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">confidential</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">can choose to answer as much or as little of the survey as they wish</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alison McDonnell</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Early Years and Equity and Inclusion</span></p>
2025-11-13 21:15:51.781 +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.