<div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d62ad37a-0bd7-4bab-a36b-73cba80f4af1" alt="IMG 7557" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/805cbca4-d1bb-4c5d-9c07-a3c738600065" alt="IMG 7556" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2361f259-4551-45c9-862a-74f0c30f71b0" alt="IMG 7555" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February has been an incredible month at BSS, filled with learning, celebration, and plenty of snow. (-: We have continued to recognize Black History Month, taking time to reflect, learn, and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black individuals and communities. From classroom initiatives and the work of our Equity Reconcili‑Action group, to the heartfelt words shared by Kelsy Muigai at yesterday’s assembly, meaningful learning and reflection have been at the forefront. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yesterday's Winter Recognition Assembly highlighted the many amazing events and activities happening across our school. We were excited to recognize our January and February ROCK stars, Rachel Caird and Beni Blatchford Selva, for their outstanding contributions to our school community.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e377670e-da41-48e3-a949-3d051e1cc257" alt="IMG 7588" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a178b855-0074-44cb-980a-de2247d51677" alt="IMG 7577" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f8d40d6e-22b0-4ac4-82a5-90a847e8b146" alt="IMG 7589" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The fun continued Friday evening at our Games and Karaoke night! </span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/62649c9f-ba3b-4919-a674-e104794c7106" alt="1000016589" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/710686f8-4666-46fa-914f-4c09f2ed50f1" alt="1000016580" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Staff had fun surprising our students with 'Dress like a student day' on Friday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6f44860f-adcb-4781-95f8-2fa6eb2d1188" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 28 121546" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b682adf2-ce5f-41f5-baa2-70e2b6bb0996" alt="1000016565" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3332aa21-11e0-4ad6-90c2-eda40740a5e5" alt="IMG 7584" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BSCP News</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all students who competed in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Computing Challenge</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This annual coding competition, run by the University of Waterloo, challenges even the most talented computer programmer. This year, Bayridge had its highest number of participants with 43 students! Most chose to attempt the junior competition while a few brave souls dared to try the very challenging senior competition. Special recognition to our top 10 finishers:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Olivia Ellerton and Paul Wilson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Wylder Ballantyne</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Eli Parker</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Dylan Downie</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6. Milo Zelmanovits</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7. Graeme Campbell, Clarke Delaney & Ben Saulnier</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Gabriel Bergeron, Cole Bishop and Josh Miles</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Beaver Computer Challenge</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is an introductory computer science challenge written by grade 9 and 10 students. BSS had 55 students participate and here are our top 10 results:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6f06bd6a-5e59-4152-a628-284abbe88373" alt="Beaver Computing Contest" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And a special shout-out to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jiyeon Park</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> who won the silver medal at the Limestone Skills Competition for coding!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Skills Competition </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, LDSB students represented their schools at the LDSB Skills Competition. Their professionalism, preparation, engagement and willingness to challenge themselves in a competitive environment truly reflected the strength of our programs and the dedication of staff. Participating in the Skills Competition requires courage, commitment, and countless hours of practice. Whether students earned medals or simply gained valuable experience, their efforts deserve recognition and celebration. They have showcased not only their technical skills, but also their confidence, resilience, and school pride. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalnews.ca%2Fnews%2F11709845%2Fkingston-students-compete-ldsb-skills-trades-competition%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3aec40789b341741c0408de76454e11%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639078237758832196%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LBKH44%2FGP6uLXB%2FVpmRShN2biKd2Mruat33pABm%2BuXY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://globalnews.ca/news/11709845/kingston-students-compete-ldsb-skills-trades-competition/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalnews.ca%2Fvideo%2F11709836%2Fskills-competition-returns-to-ldsb%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3aec40789b341741c0408de76454e11%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639078237758869836%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N2AAKLvpPu0JOlZFifCHRePafuEOhQsUR5fIOettVzY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://globalnews.ca/video/11709836/skills-competition-returns-to-ldsb/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kingstondaily.ca%2Fnews%2Fthe-kingston-top-3%2Frobotics-construction-and-culinary-skills-on-display-at-st-lawrence-college-for-ldsb-competition%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc3aec40789b341741c0408de76454e11%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639078237758907081%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EYlYLOoKWmSlsmZbws6KAk9wf8OD5q3Rux7mJUfggsw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.kingstondaily.ca/news/the-kingston-top-3/robotics-construction-and-culinary-skills-on-display-at-st-lawrence-college-for-ldsb-competition/</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking Ahead</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 2</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virtual Presentation from Holocaust Survivor Elly Gotz: “From Dachau and Back to Life”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 3</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls' Blackout Hockey game at the Invista centre 1:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Week of March 9</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Early progress information comes home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 10</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day opens for Parent/Guardian Night appointment bookings</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 16-20</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March Break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 24</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last photo opportunity for Grad and School photos</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 25</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent/Guardian Night 6-8 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 26</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear Purple for World Epilepsy Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 31</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Transgender Day of Visibility</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminders</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Safety</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please take extra precautions during these wintery months if you choose to drive your child to/from school. We’ve had reports of some fast-driving in our roundabout, and concerns in the Bayridge Public School parking lot, so we kindly ask families to use our school’s parking lot instead and help keep everyone safe during busy pick‑up and drop‑off times. If our roundabout is busy, please avoid blocking the road and park in our parking lot to wait. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cooperative Education</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bayridge is always looking for new placement opportunities. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if your business or organization is interested in hosting a student placement. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone International Education </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is proud of our long tradition of hosting students from other countries. The demand for Kingston, and Canada, as a learning destination is rapidly growing. Students from over 15 different countries are here now staying with great homestay families in Limestone. Our International Education team is looking for more families to become homestay hosts to great international students. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We currently have 19 students on our waiting list that have applied to Limestone for 2026-2027 and need a home. They range from one semester to one year stays and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy and Denmark. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Host families will be paid a tax-free monthly stipend to host students. All students in the program attend local intermediate or secondary schools and range in age from 12 to 17 years old. Our International Education team works hard to make a great match for your family, that can last a lifetime. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families can learn more by visiting </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay&data=05%7c02%7ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7c6718c3f0165148f85ef608de58f57ee2%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639046008601667698%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=B%2BA1lkiEhmCVdakJpUMKkW1j/TQUztz2j/Fq/KzHyB0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s International Education website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or phoning the International Education offices at 613-544-7745 ext. 288. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spirit T-Shirt</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/10025c64-0b3e-4028-875f-775ce523e13c" alt="IMG 7519" width="281" height="375" style="width:281px;height:375px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some of our Alumni Parents asked about getting one of these awesome sky blue t-shirts. Great news! It is available for purchase on School Day. The product name is '2025-2026 Spirit T-Shirt', price is $25, and sizes S-2XL are available. Students can also purchase them directly from the Pawshop at lunch. </span></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><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Blackout Girls Hockey Game</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Blackout Girls' Hockey team is made up of players from BSS, Marie Rivier, Ernestown and LCVI. The girls finished a good regular season and competed in the consolation semifinals against REGI. The team played their most complete game of the year and came away with a convincing 5-2 win! They move onto the consolation finals against Lasalle at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd at the Invista Centre. The game will be live-streamed and commented on. To support the team, BSS is sponsoring a fan bus to go cheer on BSS players Natalie Farrington, Jamie Held, Lyla Murphy, Jill Pearson, Sophie Sponholz-Ruskin, Olivia Spada and Addy Swaine. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In order to go on the fan bus, permission forms and $2 ticket fee must be completed on School Day. Participating students will leave the school at 1:15 pm to head over to the Invista Centre! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We thank on our ongoing partnership with Charity Gaming, which helps funds important initiatives like this in our School Community. </span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/075a138b-b54e-42f8-8384-e8c64ac1d219" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 28 120649" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89faf462-efe9-44b4-9de4-b58b77fe7e71" alt="Charity" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Early Reports</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the week of March 9th, parents/guardians of students in grades 9 and 10, as well as students in grades 11 and 12 who are experiencing difficulties, will hear from teachers about how their students are progressing. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent/Guardian Night</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent/Guardian Night is taking place on Wednesday, March 25th, from 6-8 pm. Sign up for appointments will begin the afternoon of March 10th, on School Day.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Blazers Volleyball for Grade 7 & 8 students</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="d41b1d4c-eecd-4eb8-b44d-82f0e71b966b"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BSS 3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/5dceb759-cc8c-4a58-8c96-bde4cba49999" alt="BSS 3 v 3 2026 March Madness (2)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith, is a community event taking place on March 12, 2026, at Queen’s University. This special evening is led by the Limestone District School Board Indigenous Education Team in partnership with the Limestone Learning Foundation and Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to welcome Monique Gray Smith, who will provide an in-person public talk inspired by her book, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults, an adaptation of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, and connection to land and one another. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="9d4f045f-5cfb-4aa6-bd4e-05ea4b9c2500"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OSSLT Spring write</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will be having a Spring session of the OSSLT in early April. This will be for students choosing to rewrite, or students who did not have the opportunity to write in the Fall. Stay tuned for more details. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Webinars for Parents and Guardians </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-dad2_0_0x325b10x02251&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C2e5d920747e147da092d08de6f25cc88%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639070405322739517%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XtmSkB14L6A6a34RYazwZ5LfUXzmEPDIDt9zJ0U6Zcg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM) </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the primary and junior assessments and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-dad2_0_0x325b11x02251&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C2e5d920747e147da092d08de6f25cc88%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639070405322757666%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FWQyB306%2FOe3%2B4theRRiiwNA6FX%2F8EsE76cgwi9MHbU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What to Expect on the OSSLT</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(March 12, 2026, 6:00 PM) </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for this free live webinar and learn about the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. The session will be approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrk.mmail.lst.fin.gov.on.ca%2Ftrk%2Fclick%3Fref%3Dzr9uf3m5h_6-dad2_0_0x325b12x02251&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40LIMESTONE.ON.CA%7C2e5d920747e147da092d08de6f25cc88%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639070405322776095%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y7NrUOZtEUenS969VKUwM30OL2qt8Z0d%2FWPee0McyVc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Focus on Writing</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM) </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ writing skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss writing prompts and questions from the reading components of the primary- and junior-division assessments and from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these prompts and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 24 Photo Opportunity </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edge Imaging will be back one more time on for any student who still needs their Grad photo taken, wants retakes, is new to the school, or missed semester 1 for whatever reason. Students wanting Grad photos need to book using the following link: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbooking.edgeimaging.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7Ce22b94c43a264f26757b08de73db5338%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639075582993312478%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0Dz1Bc0xx9eDQ2TmVgX0qqckO%2BVm6%2BP5VxQh1UGFP9c%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://booking.edgeimaging.ca/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Transgender Day of Visibility</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 31</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is Transgender Day of Visibility! Gender identity is each person’s </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/4c2be01a-cba7-49b5-920d-dd1da10083d3" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 27 223738" width="266" height="200" style="width:266px;height:200px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">internal and individual experience of gender. It is their sense of being a woman, a man, both, neither, or anywhere along the gender spectrum. A person’s gender identity may be the same or different from their birth-assigned sex. Transgender and non-binary people routinely experience discrimination, harassment and even violence because their gender identity or expression is different from their birth-assigned sex. Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, all people are protected from discrimination and harassment due to gender identity and expression. Show your support for Trans rights on March 31st by wearing Pink, Blue, and White - the colours of the Trans pride flag! </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For 2SLGBTQIA Students </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us Tuesday, March 31, 2026 for the 2026 International Day of Pink! This year’s campaign honours two landmark anniversaries in 2SLGBTQIA+ history: </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25th anniversary of Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium v. Canada </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A pivotal Supreme Court decision affirming freedom of expression and equality. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This day will feature speakers and presentations, followed by the movie "Bottoms". Lunch and snacks will be provided throughout the day. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover how to use student voice to make change. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow a strategic approach to creating community change by identifying beginning/end goals, determining audience and strategy, gathering resources and support, and sustaining the change long-term </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Demonstrate resiliency during unforeseen set-backs. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="34126ee3-13dd-4c58-9739-fe07a2d1441c"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Please register </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2F9aKBiMdZxs&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7C6d39d27af2da4fd6a84008de75921823%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639077467829648732%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fkt8e%2F6jAgjcMlaTgOzfZfip70Zt53YqAQ9NwBf1a3Q%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer 2026 Travel for Credit: Grade 10 Civics and Careers in the Canadian Maritimes </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/f4c5e820-12c8-41a2-83cf-bbde99ef70bf" alt="2026 02 18 2026 Travel For Credit" width="245" height="245" style="width:245px;height:245px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board has partnered with EF Tours Travel for Credit program again this summer. Students currently in Grade 8 or Grade 9 can earn their Civics and Careers credits this summer by participating in three weeks of virtual (asynchronous) learning plus one week of travel with EF Tours with stops in Halifax, Moncton, and Charlottetown. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer School Dates: Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24, 2026 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Travel Dates: Wednesday, July 8 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eftours.ca%2Ftour-website%2F3029510AX&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc87298d7014a4f75da5f08de6efef8a9%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639070238571616872%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=84TsHcrz%2B%2F9z%2FwVKFFeLQvqO6F3gZKsVK3nkSRlfIcI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Maritimes Trip website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for additional information. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ask Questions: If you have questions, contact </span><a href="mailto:%20summer912@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kate Myers by e-mail.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Life Beyond School Event</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All are welcome! Targeting students diagnosed as having an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder as well as parents, caregivers, community service providers and school personnel. No registration required</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="355502fd-1c1f-40fc-96a0-ee4193663af9"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BSS Charity Golf Tournament</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/47ef7cac-fc2c-4e7a-ba42-d095aff8ba1b" alt="original 3D7A960B 238C 4752 8BE5 4C9A184B23EF" 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;">Community Connections </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Black History Month Special Exhibit, City of Kingston</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 20</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - May 22, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Market Wing Cultural Space at City Hall, 216 Ontario St. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday- Friday: Noon to 4 p.m. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Admission is free! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note: The exhibition contains images and text describing violence endured by enslaved peoples and includes documents with racist and colonialist language. This content may challenge and disturb visitors. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Adults with young children may wish to preview the exhibition beforehand. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Day in the Life - Women in STEM </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="4f18c854-55a6-4292-937c-d130d971fa4e"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Free Personal Safety and Self-defense Workshop! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="92f27f5a-3feb-4bef-89ac-49e6487cee8a"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, girls+ in grades 11, 12 and post-secondary can join us from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a full day of personal safety education and hands-on self-defence skills. Lunch will be provided. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This single-day workshop will be located at 1200 Princess Street in Kingston in the Girls Inc. classroom, located near the West Entrance of the building. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click the QR code in the attached flyer or </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgirlsinclimestone.formstack.com%2Fforms%2Fmarch_2026_personal_safety_workshop&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7C0120ac29ec9f45ad2fdc08de72df8baa%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639074501643258867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Vt%2Bj2bUrx6zYu90qo9K2csRmwqHpbibSyFIIzBTfTRA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">this link</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to book your spot no later than March 6! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information, contact Program Lead Quinlan Smith at </span><a href="mailto:quinlansmith@girlsinclimestone.ca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">quinlansmith@girlsinclimestone.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rotary Club of Kingston-Frontenac </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are two outstanding Rotary Youth development opportunities for students now accepting applications. Both experiences are open to high school students who will be sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kingston-Frontenac and there is no cost for participants. Interested students should apply by March 13, 2026 by contacting: Don Polk at the Rotary Club of Kingston-Frontenac, at </span><a href="mailto:polkdj@hotmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">polkdj@hotmail.com</span></a><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;">RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Academy) </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date: May 22-24, 2026 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: RKY Camp, Eagle Lake, Parham, ON </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts around the world. It is entirely volunteer-run with many organizers and counselors being past RYLA delegates themselves. Participants (aged 15-17 years old) attend RYLA with the financial support of a local Rotary club who “award” youth with a chance to participate in this once in a lifetime experience. Youth are selected based on the demonstration of leadership potential and a desire to be of service to their local and global communities. For more information, please see the poster above or click on the link below: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rotary7040.com%2Fpage%2Fryla&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7C3b76a760f9494cf971d008de67f4084d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639062495176905824%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=55UYsiEahbL3Yh8GNwV0SuRYDHKQ0ekTANHAXBuY380%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">RYLA | District 7040</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="867d0ce6-daec-46fb-9f68-2195039ecbbf"></ie-document><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;">Adventure in (Indigenous) Understanding </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date: August 30 - September 4, 2026 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: Trent-Severn Waterway, Peterborough </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The "Adventure in Understanding" program is an annual 6-day (5-night) cultural canoe experience for young First Nation and non-native youth ages 16-18 years old. It is a co-ed canoe voyage along the Trent-Severn Waterway from the Canadian Canoe Museum waterfront in Peterborough to Curve Lake First Nation. No camping or canoeing experience is necessary. The program was developed by the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha with the assistance of the Curve Lake First Nation Youth Committee and is offered with the co-operation of Camp Kawartha and the Canadian Canoe Museum. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application forms and further information are available </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpkaiu.com%2Fapplication-forms-and-documentation%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7C3b76a760f9494cf971d008de67f4084d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639062495176959683%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DwlHMmWfZyTlhTbW6r%2FKZ57M69P1MmmSr7sAlTFdJjs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpkaiu.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Faiu-handout-colour-26-01-31.jpg&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7C3b76a760f9494cf971d008de67f4084d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639062495177010116%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XbDhGZ3Q8vLCNpuN3Th41drXvbB0CGPOYVvK8R%2BS2ng%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://pkaiu.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/aiu-handout-colour-26-01-31.jpg</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dress for Success</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="67a15007-3838-40c6-870b-8a043bdc0404"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="fe65401a-9b61-4a67-9c79-d9549eb38ea8"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SouthEast Public Health</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e423f18d-351d-4747-a16c-85ec54ca2eeb" alt="2026 02 05 Healthy Relationship with Food Body Newsletter Insert Secondary" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Ramadan Give 30 Campaign </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2174fd23-b8e4-4665-8a87-b78aa10aa629" alt="content" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lake Effects Robotics Update </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our team is very excited to be nearing our first competition of the season. We are two weeks away from heading to Durham College, and we think the robot is coming along well. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recently, we have mounted our triple shooter onto the robot after some testing, and we will soon be ready to pass it off to the software team for calibration and debugging. They will also be trying out some code for the autonomous period, and eventually, our drive team will begin their practice. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is a photo of our current progress. As you can see, our imagery team has also started working on the bumpers to fit this year’s theme: Rebuilt. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Lake Effect Robotics appreciates all the support we receive! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/debbaee1-507f-4a9c-878d-dffe34f8682b" alt="Robotics photo" 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;">School Mental Health Ontario Free Webinar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. School Mental Health Ontario is offering a </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1k&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151570185531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ocZ3TkJswX52YWBOxDimsZPldoTpVUlQDHg1WoJTEOI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">free webinar series</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> as part of the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1E&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151570209139%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4xzv5HdiuX5Hicjb0QvMfqXktGXoXr2oQjYraSIzYuk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1E&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151570227032%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=V73%2FTQQK7%2FrWyNtfxlYgUUDdhdlqZTpUFB1gGjRJPsc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Learning Hub</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ balanced device use </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ vaping </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ body image </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ anxiety </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📅 Sessions run March to June </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">💻 </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw10&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151570245091%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Hmvlr%2BmI9ZHaTQQCIDq28F7oxTaYF%2FDLoj5jzKihjhM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for free today</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage all parents and caregivers to participate in this informative series. Together, we can support the well-being of our children and communities. </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="1a2d6288-720e-48e5-a291-96919cde0618"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KEYS SWIS program</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Having SWIS in the school provides several benefits, including smoother school integration for newcomer families, improved communication between home and school, increased access to community and settlement resources, and additional support for students’ academic and social success. We also work closely with school staff to promote cultural understanding and help create a more inclusive and welcoming environment. Please note that our services are available to all newcomer families regardless of their immigration status. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="8f5f3451-9f19-46fd-bee9-f7b03027640d"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families in TRANSition</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Community partners at Trellis and FACSFLA have been working on developing a group for parents and caregivers of Trans and gender exploring youth. This 10 week program launches in March and will run on Monday evenings. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="fe9142e9-6bf3-4806-9bb4-30f7900198a6"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Resources</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="16b67d6e-2442-43de-9fb8-9cfbaf460416"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="0ab94a26-4130-45e9-a48a-b7f27e154306"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HYPE Tutoring </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> HYPE Tutoring is a Queen’s student-run club offering free tutoring services to families who are interested. We are reopening our Tutor Request Form (linked below) for the second high school semester. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F16t4JQQUsOFmoVNVHUQlnp01JfTrjYDRxUq8U-FHyTsw%2Fviewform%3Fedit_requested%3Dtrue&data=05%7C02%7Cjonessh%40limestone.on.ca%7C91297a0486f84c66585608de5cdafa53%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639050292820317425%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iBaJDPjb6ZA6sY8D3m1cY3HLOVMWadkSZEkrPw1CxR8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tutor request form</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/eb85d4b0-5aec-425e-8e36-20f301407432" alt="IMG 6363" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spelling Bee Volunteer Opportunity</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="b43fb316-34de-4940-abda-6107ee577a2e"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Science Fair</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a8b713e-2867-4a17-a41f-c99f0db02df7" alt="Science Fair March 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LGBT YouthLine </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">YouthLine's Resource Library is an amazing tool for both students and educators. It's a great place to learn about 2SLGBTQ+ identities, coming out, self-care, Trans resources, wellness, and more. You can find links to a wide variety of articles, podcasts, and other amazing resources. Our resource library also has a referral database to help connect 2SLGBTQ+ youth with local services. This referral database is for in-person and location-based services, organizations, and collectives across Ontario. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://app.cyberimpact.com/redirect?ct%3D69CUbDI-WXmnBgCGzBGzWVHS5SWSi7UxZZrT7LH7Up4oKIvHh4gVFZuCXFeaV565rfBjavnrdjX23CmlAu8taJGGd6JW8_iAZ2W0Uem-geJgyuTQKKSkJgYIzTTYTu7e&data=05%7c02%7cmcdonaldr%40limestone.on.ca%7cc58a36eda7e2425239a108de550bc864%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639041706259113896%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=5K9yZUUQwrC1SNFKjdDA6ggTFfIDsNtwxv8bb%2BTEniw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online Resources</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://app.cyberimpact.com/redirect?ct%3DBcO3pUpHVh9AAt3-biqunwSuKvEo7gMz4gAkXcGOogQ9Hs4bkGBNbHlpqCouY4St4wsTEZ3MW1T7k_lj1NabXc8czN0154UjtRbg5UHA6B9rO9rDLIEfV0M7eyupQTGb&data=05%7c02%7cmcdonaldr%40limestone.on.ca%7cc58a36eda7e2425239a108de550bc864%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639041706259155206%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=Fhp0dNgkwDPzOX//XEHZ0VgpIeWR2uTh5kqMqoNXt0Y%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Support Near You</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Peer Support HelpLine </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our HelpLine is available for 2SLGBTQ+ youth under 30. It's staffed by peer support volunteers. These volunteers are all 2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 16-29, living across Ontario. They're trained in active listening, anti-racism, harm reduction, and topics related to gender and sexuality. Some common things people call, text, or chat to talk about include: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Questioning gender identity and/or sexual orientation </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming out </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental health </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Relationships with friends, partners, and family </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feeling socially isolated </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Seeking referrals to resources and supports online and in your community </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">...or just to chat! </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can access it by text at (647) 694 4275, or chat online at youthline.ca. The HelpLine is open from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30PM EST. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://app.cyberimpact.com/redirect?ct%3DWM1zJs0NeeV17Rg9caitndlAPegH0vuonwGaofx7VTgZy8WI5f0VnrQxA8aiLAQtDNcfwfWnqCjPdVXxsifJv14cFWRxVOw54diY6SjR1v9-jnNMH_9Fdw29o4sWE4kx&data=05%7c02%7cmcdonaldr%40limestone.on.ca%7cc58a36eda7e2425239a108de550bc864%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639041706259050533%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=vHlsggSFchy2zYObFxFH9EMuU3%2BfzsoRnBJfgwUE6kg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the HelpLine</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://app.cyberimpact.com/redirect?ct%3DiW6NDYXEVdFBrHa0pr1r4cGIxV8gD47gPtb7tQtMbY_6HHCvbBgmmI6hWOEaL3sOmSbyyiKgZjQI-8O-4R5kyn3Eo97jMWX73_522yFYiyTQOSzUY69QQi62cUL8Kw-K&data=05%7c02%7cmcdonaldr%40limestone.on.ca%7cc58a36eda7e2425239a108de550bc864%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639041706259082694%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=VeBOtn8lyeDFEHEg8YmV6zblxvcEDcf1a1GawGO%2BinM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Other HelpLines</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sustainable Kingston</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/99082b4f-eda3-4680-af00-57b16b6e09a3" alt="SK Climate" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ADHD Survey </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students aged 16-18 with ADHD are invited to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to further understand how student’s understanding of ADHD stigma impacts their self-determination and overall well-being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="c61a8a24-f9ba-457a-8ad2-cc91593cd1b4"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SLAP! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SLAP! Student Laptop Access Program is raising funds to offer free premium laptops to all students who need them. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist to receive a free laptop, please complete the application form at </span><a href="http://www.slap-kingston.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.slap-kingston.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> right away. </span></p>