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April 24 Newsletter

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Finally a little sunshine! After persevering through some rain day cancellations for sports events, it is great to see the spring teams back outside for training sessions and league play. Teachers are planning for year end field trips to support the learning that is happening in the classroom. With another successful Coffee House completed as well as a performance at the annual Kiwanis festival, the FSS bands continue to practice their craft to get ready for year end concerts</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Stratford Festival Trip: May 21-22</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><img src="/images/b67b8fa6-1c31-4fad-897f-3480820308d4" alt="April 10 2026THEATRE" width="328" height="212" style="width:328px;height:212px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The English Department at Frontenac Secondary School is thrilled to offer students the chance to experience world-class theatre at the Stratford Festival this spring. From May 21–22, students will travel to Stratford to see live performances of&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Tempest</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Something Rotten!</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to attending both shows, students will take part in a pre-show workshop for&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Something Rotten!</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;where they’ll explore the behind-the-scenes world of theatre production. There will also be scheduled free time for students to explore the town.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The cost of the trip is&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$340 per student</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, which includes coach transportation, hotel accommodations, breakfast, the workshop, and tickets to both performances.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Permission forms and full payment are due&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1st</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;to Ms. Dembinski or Ms. Cavers, and payment can be made on School Day. Space is limited, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Business</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://limestone.contentmanager.imagineeverything.com/thumbnails/c7bb26bf-03b3-4051-8ff1-295baf4cfdfe?updated=2026-04-23T17:46:57.209Z" alt="" width="458" height="345" style="width:458px;height:345px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Tuesday, April 21st, Frontenac alum Jules Cowan-Dewar joined the Grade 12 Sports and Entertainment Marketing class for an inspiring guest presentation. Students learned about her experience as Director of Marketing at Indigo, as well as her new role as Chief Marketing Officer at Cabot Management.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jules shared the importance of building connections, networking, and arranging informational interviews to create future opportunities. Students also gained insight into the promotional strategies used at Indigo, along with specific marketing initiatives for Cabot golf resorts.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was an extremely valuable session that allowed students to see real-world examples of the concepts they are learning in class. We sincerely thank Jules for taking the time to speak with and inspire our students.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS School to Community</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Thursday, April 16th, the School to Community program and their PALs competed in their final Special Olympics qualifier of the year - floorball! Big thanks to all of our athletes for being such great representatives of Frontenac, and showing their Falcon spirit!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4d6241e2-e4bc-48e2-b588-3a6361316d62" alt="IMG 0739" width="378" height="284" style="width:378px;height:284px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a55b69c6-9400-499d-bee9-fe2a1ed8c736" alt="Floorball" width="284" height="379" style="width:284px;height:379px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Athletics</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The junior and senior girl soccer teams just came back from two days in Welland, Ontario for the Niagara Cup. These days were filled with sunshine, smiles and soccer! The seniors faced some tough challenges against AAA teams from the Niagara region. Despite missing a third of their team, they pulled out some wins and close losses. After the first day of soccer excitement, both teams went to see the Niagara Falls then hit the outlets. The next day, the juniors girls, with their full roster, showed up to play. This four game round robin tournament required them to be on their A-game, and the girls were tired but relentless in their efforts. They won the first game in penalty shots, and the next two in regulation time. It all came down to their last game facing the host school’s team on their own field. Down two goals at halftime in this final game, our team never gave up hope or effort with constant cheerleading from the bench. Quinn Windsor kickstarted their comeback and Victoria Mayfield-Higgins tied it up with minutes to go in regulation time. The game went to a shootout where the girls became champions of the Niagara Cup.&nbsp;Congratulations&nbsp;ladies!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6256da8e-90cc-4bb3-b20c-f76d1db605ec" alt="IMG 4425" width="601" height="562" style="width:601px;height:562px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b413d2f2-7a6e-403c-98b2-ac650fec8679" alt="Niagara Cup Junior Win" width="604" height="453" style="width:604px;height:453px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we approach the end of the school year and graduating students prepare for their next steps, there is understandably a great deal of anticipation and excitement for the future. As part of this celebration, graduating students, as well as younger secondary students, are recognizing graduates’ achievements in a variety of&nbsp;ways. However, we want to inform families about one&nbsp;particular activity&nbsp;that has become increasingly&nbsp;concerning&nbsp;from a safety standpoint. “Senior Assassin” is a popular game among graduating students across North America that involves students “assassinating” one another using water guns, gel projectiles, or foam darts. The last person who avoids being “assassinated” wins. While the game is intended to be harmless, many of the imitation weapons used closely resemble real firearms. Police services are warning that these replica firearms pose significant safety risks, particularly in public spaces. As reported in a recent CBC article,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbc.ca%2Fnews%2Fcanada%2Fkitchener-waterloo%2Fsenior-assassin-game-creates-risk-of-public-mistaking-water-guns-for-real-guns-wrps-warns-9.7166885&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmckennam%40limestone.on.ca%7C0184f73c6aa44614ca0808dea15e9a9b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639125624900200544%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8w1ueveZ%2FIEnE9V4rwBwHU8kZAnsNA6sYrMJpXxtzx8%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/senior-assassin-game-creates-risk-of-public-mistaking-water-guns-for-real-guns-wrps-warns-9.7166885. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Assassin game ‘creates risk’ of public mistaking water guns for real guns, WRPS warns</strong></b></i></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Waterloo Regional Police note that participants often follow others, hide in bushes or behind vehicles in parking lots, or run through&nbsp;neighbourhoods&nbsp;while carrying&nbsp;realistic-looking devices&nbsp;that resemble firearms. In the article,&nbsp;a Waterloo Regional Police&nbsp;officer explains&nbsp;that&nbsp;it&nbsp;can be extremely difficult for police or members of the public to&nbsp;distinguish&nbsp;imitation firearms&nbsp;from real firearms, particularly at a distance or in high-stress situations. As a result, any report involving a&nbsp;possible weapon&nbsp;must be treated as real until proven otherwise, creating serious risk for everyone involved.&nbsp; With this in mind, we ask that graduating students refrain from&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in the “Senior Assassin” game. Student and staff safety are always our top priority, and we encourage students to recognize and celebrate achievements,&nbsp;including graduation,&nbsp;in ways that ensure everyone&nbsp;remains&nbsp;safe. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 Yearbooks on Sale Now!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yearbooks are officially available to order! Purchase a copy by scanning the QR code on posters displayed throughout the school or by using the link below. Each yearbook&nbsp;is $45, and the final day to purchase is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Don’t miss out on owning a piece of this year’s memories!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproducts.edgeimaging.ca%2Fyearbooks%2Forder%2FFSO&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmorrispocob%40limestone.on.ca%7Cf337d5fbabe14665f34008de965687df%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639113495547554727%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pMZmhp9zbjKfeEw3InIRPUrf%2B%2FmI1J3lcYLZaGcMTBw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/FSO. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/FSO</span></u></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Triboard</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The submission deadline to have applications processed for the first day of school is&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 5, 2026.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6d6e4dbb-7640-463a-8b14-d5e43958b132" alt="Tri Board Deadline2026" width="437" height="327" style="width:437px;height:327px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Co-operative Education</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At FSS, our Co-op Program offers students valuable opportunities to build skills and earn credits through real-world learning experiences. Devyn Douglas is currently completing a co-op placement at BMW Kingston, where she is developing skills in marketing, social media, and sales.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, she led her co-op teacher on a tour of her placement and delivered a professional presentation in the boardroom, showcasing the knowledge and confidence she’s gained.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in learning in a non-traditional environment? Speak with Student Services today to explore how co-op can work for you!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Student Services</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1st is a big day in Student Services land! </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Midterm report cards will be distributed in period 4 on Friday, May 1st. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For post-secondary applicants, May 1st is the day semester 2 midterm marks will be available for viewing by Ontario Colleges and Universities. As such, there will be a flurry of activity for the first couple weeks of May as there are still lots of offers to come!</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1st is also the deadline for Ontario College Applicants to confirm their offers. The deadline to confirm offers from Ontario Universities isn't until June 1st. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If students have any questions or concerns, they can book an appointment to meet with our Student Services Team :) </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Session</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Summer Session is now open! Summer Session is a great option for students who wish to complete an additional credit (new) or who may need to repeat a course during the summer. Summer Session courses are asynchronous e-learning courses offered through Minds Online and count as one of the online credits for that graduation requirement. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Session Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Summer Session runs from Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24 with no classes on Wednesday, July 1. Students are expected to be working on their course daily and can expect that completing the course will require approximately 5 hours of work each day.  </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone Course Offerings:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 10: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MPM 2D, ENG 2D, CHV 2O (1/2 credit) and GLC 2O (1/2 credit)&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NBE 3C</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NBE 3U, MCR 3U, SBI 3U&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 12: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ENG 4C, ENG 4U, OLC 4O, SBI 4U&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Co-op:  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Co-op starts on June 29th and can continue until August 7th. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students taking co-op should speak with their Guidance Counsellor before registering. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students must have their own placement prior to the start of Summer Session.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in a course not offered by Limestone's Summer Session?</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please contact your Guidance Counsellor as courses are available from other School Boards through the Ontario e-Learning Consortium (OeLC).  Guidance Counsellor's will register students for OeLC courses through Prism.  Students registering through Prism will be put on a waitlist and accepted when spots are made available. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important to note that students taking courses through the OeLC may not be able to access their courses if travelling outside of Canada during Summer Session depending on the parameters of access for each School Board.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Deadline to Apply</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The equal consideration deadline for all Summer Session courses is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1st.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Should you have any questions or wish to register, please make an appointment to meet with your Guidance Counsellor.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dual Credits&nbsp;</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are happy to share that the Fall 2026 Dual Credit courses have been released by St. Lawrence College.&nbsp; These are a great opportunity for gr. 11 and 12 students to earn high school credits while studying at a local college or taking apprenticeship training; gain experience that will help them with their post-secondary education or apprenticeship; and get a head start on learning and training for their future careers. Below is a list of the course offerings for the Fall of 2026:&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electrical Installations</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welding and Fabrication</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plumbing</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Exploring Trades: Carpentry/Electrical/Plumbing</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hairstyling&nbsp;</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Makeup</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Criminology</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Developmental Psychology</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Professionalism and Nursing Practice</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Overview of Addictions&nbsp;</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Within a College</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested students should make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to complete the registration process. The equal consideration application date is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22nd.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graduation</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/d217a68a-f474-4a9d-b05f-d50a55b1cf94" alt="Save the date FSS Grad 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information regarding Grad Fees and Tickets are available on School-Day for families of Graduates.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Southeast Health Unit</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please have a look at some of the information below that has been provided by the Southeast Health Unit. In the province of Ontario, Mental Health Awareness week is May 4- May 10. Furthermore, information for securing a dentist for your child is provided below as well. Please visit the links provided in the posters to access more information.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Raising Healthy Minds”</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;– Simple, everyday tips to support children’s mental well-being, focusing on foundational habits like sleep, nutrition, physical activity, connection, and kindness.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/b171b25c-07d8-46a6-a926-ad554cb955dc" alt="2026 04 08 Raising healthy minds Newsletter Insert" width="438" height="548" style="width:438px;height:548px;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Dental Care Not in Your Budget?”</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;–&nbsp;Good dental health is important for overall wellbeing, and helps students eat, learn, play and sleep. Students aged 17 and under may qualify for government dental programs, including&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fpage%2Fget-dental-care&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmckennam%40limestone.on.ca%7C1d69c932e6614ef3a81608de9eeed53c%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122946193996427%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MoXH0yYkz4h9ARW4A7mbtLcA4uKrHk7z8bknEzJrox8%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-dental-care. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Healthy Smiles Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fservices%2Fbenefits%2Fdental%2Fdental-care-plan.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmckennam%40limestone.on.ca%7C1d69c932e6614ef3a81608de9eeed53c%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122946194030823%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qEpbSlqhzG7kjc6r3%2Ffd7qRuNX3B4FdpyWdNXU1Ha6I%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan.html. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Dental Care Plan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. For more information, please visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southeastph.ca%2FDental&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmckennam%40limestone.on.ca%7C1d69c932e6614ef3a81608de9eeed53c%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122946194050445%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0QJD3%2F4raDHblqwg%2F2f5Mx5xUfltNG8wz3pZfMxjHkM%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://www.southeastph.ca/Dental. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.SoutheastPH.ca/Dental</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/9f00032f-cf54-4e4c-b337-69b6ad6bf68b" alt="2026 03 25 oral health month newsletter insert" width="528" height="660" style="width:528px;height:660px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming LDSB Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f491c44b-3da9-4df2-a206-e2732308dbe2" alt="April 10 2026 a9316329 627b 41da 9a65 ef12d2f0ae6e" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events at FSS:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1: Earth Day and School Clean-up (New Date!)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1: Midterm report cards sent home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4-10 Mental Health Week</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5: SHSM Field Trip for Skilled Trades</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5-13: AP Exams </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7: Blitz Day in Library</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 8: Midterm marks available in Aspen</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18: Victoria Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 19: FSS Band at Canada's Wonderland</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 20: FSS Social Sciences at Toronto Zoo</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22: Olympiad</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22: FSS Trivia team in Toronto Consensus National Championships</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 26: Grad Breakfast in the AM (New Date!)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4: Blitz Day in Library</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16-19: Grade 12 Exams </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18-24: Grade 9-11 Exams</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25: Graduation at St. Lawrence College</span></p>
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April 10 Newsletter

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As Mr. Davey said last week, winter has had more sequels than a Rocky movie, but we hope that we are officially moving into spring! Despite the snow, this week saw many of our spring teams launch into action and we look forward to sunny days ahead to cheer them on! </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Trivia Team</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/13880ba8-a241-439a-a8c7-a551561a8fa9" alt="April 10 2026 Trivia6a82f4e4 91f7 4ede 9d05 524a9bd35fbf" width="309" height="236" style="width:309px;height:236px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are thrilled to share that our Trivia Team has won the Reach For The Top regional championship for the second consecutive year. This achievement has earned them a place at the Provincial championships in May. In addition, the team has qualified for the highly competitive Consensus Nationals, an incredible accomplishment that reflects their dedication, knowledge, and teamwork. As they prepare to represent the Falcons on these stages, the team will be organizing fundraising initiatives to help offset travelling and competition costs. We are incredibly proud of their success and look forward to cheering them on!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Managing Stress and Wellness Student Workshop - April 15 @ Lunch</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS is hosting the Queen's University Clinical Psychology Outreach Program for a student workshop next week. The workshop is open to all students, and will focus on Managing Stress and Wellness. See flyer below. We look forward to seeing many students there! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/131589d5-6015-4a91-b772-517bcdbf0f02" alt="April 9 2026 CPOP Ad Stress and Wellbeing" width="383" height="383" style="width:383px;height:383px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Stratford Festival Trip: May 21-22</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><img src="/images/b67b8fa6-1c31-4fad-897f-3480820308d4" alt="April 10 2026THEATRE" width="328" height="212" style="width:328px;height:212px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The English Department at Frontenac Secondary School is thrilled to offer students the chance to experience world-class theatre at the Stratford Festival this spring. From May 21–22, students will travel to Stratford to see live performances of&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Tempest</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Something Rotten!</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to attending both shows, students will take part in a pre-show workshop for&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Something Rotten!</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;where they’ll explore the behind-the-scenes world of theatre production. There will also be scheduled free time for students to explore the town.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The cost of the trip is&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$340 per student</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, which includes coach transportation, hotel accommodations, breakfast, the workshop, and tickets to both performances.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Permission forms and full payment are due&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1st</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;to Ms. Dembinski or Ms. Cavers, and payment can be made on School Day. Space is limited, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Arts</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Coffee House will take place Wednesday April 15</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;from 7 to 9 pm in the Library.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This will showcase the talents of many of the various musical ensembles, as well as several solo acts.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be delicious snacks and drinks available for purchase. This evening has a positive, casual vibe, so</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">audience members are encouraged to arrive and leave as best suits them. Suggested entrance donation of $2.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Business</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/e3fd80ef-dabd-4b93-8719-efea9155cef1" alt="April 9 2026PXL 20260409 151618561" width="190" height="253" style="width:190px;height:253px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On March 26th, Beth Barz (founder of The Coach Developer), visited Frontenac to lead senior business &amp; SHSM students in a pair of engaging &amp; informative sessions. During the interactive workshops, topics covered included transformative leadership, advertising and personal branding.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was neat to see our students contributing to the group discussions, reflecting on influential leadership examples from their personal lives, and to see so many of the concepts we've discussed in class being applied to real-life situations.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/880a08c0-9847-456e-9088-fef31711e6a2" alt="April 9 2026PXL 20260330 174253432.MP (1)" width="256" height="340" style="width:256px;height:340px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And then on March 30th, senior business students participated in a workshop led by Wendy Stephen (Lakeside City Councilor), focused on the revitalization of Centre 70, the Memorial Centre, and Portsmouth Harbour. During the session, students explored the planning process the city undertakes, including research and community engagement in shaping the future of Centre 70.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students generated a wide range of innovative ideas and will continue developing these concepts into pitch presentations for a potential partnership at the Centre 70 site. It was inspiring to see the high level of interest and enthusiasm students brought to the project.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful that Beth &amp; Wendy were able to share their energy &amp; expertise with the FSS business students, much appreciated!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS School to Community</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Tuesday, March 31st, Frontenac hosted the first ever Kingston area Special Olympics Handball tournament! Athletes from 6 schools participated in skills and drills led by FSS volunteers in the morning, followed by games in the afternoon. Thank you to all of the PALs and volunteers who made this day possible. The athletes and coaches had an amazing time and can't wait to do it all again next year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ec2885fc-edc6-45bf-9514-eff7c7cadeea" alt="Handball 2" width="444" height="333" style="width:444px;height:333px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/85eb71a2-3f20-4b75-beda-10693a42b27e" alt="Handball 3" width="446" height="335" style="width:446px;height:335px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7e7390e5-9ad2-429b-8801-a433cca71d11" alt="Handball 1" width="468" height="351" style="width:468px;height:351px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Co-operative Education</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/dc250536-b7ac-4480-aa6e-463a96c87814" alt="April 10 2026b847b517 bca0 4225 b292 f5eb9344cc6c" width="215" height="287" style="width:215px;height:287px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At FSS, our Co-op Program offers students valuable opportunities to build skills and earn credits through real-world learning experiences. Devyn Douglas is currently completing a co-op placement at BMW Kingston, where she is developing skills in marketing, social media, and sales.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, she led her co-op teacher on a tour of her placement and delivered a professional presentation in the boardroom, showcasing the knowledge and confidence she’s gained.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in learning in a non-traditional environment? Speak with Student Services today to explore how co-op can work for you!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 Yearbooks on Sale Now!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yearbooks are officially available to order! Purchase a copy by scanning the QR code on posters displayed throughout the school or by using the link below. Each yearbook&nbsp;is $45, and the final day to purchase is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Don’t miss out on owning a piece of this year’s memories!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproducts.edgeimaging.ca%2Fyearbooks%2Forder%2FFSO&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmorrispocob%40limestone.on.ca%7Cf337d5fbabe14665f34008de965687df%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639113495547554727%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pMZmhp9zbjKfeEw3InIRPUrf%2B%2FmI1J3lcYLZaGcMTBw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/FSO. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/FSO</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attention Grade 12's: Grad Quotes for the Yearbook are Due April 17th!</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Make sure to submit your Yearbook Grad Quote by scanning the QR code in your Homeroom or in Student Services. We want to know your chosen quotation, your favourite childhood movie, and your plans for the future. Help us highlight your high school journey by submitting!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Session</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Summer Session is now open! Summer Session is a great option for students who wish to complete an additional credit (new) or who may need to repeat a course during the summer. Summer Session courses are asynchronous e-learning courses offered through Minds Online and count as one of the online credits for that graduation requirement. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Session Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Summer Session runs from Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24 with no classes on Wednesday, July 1. Students are expected to be working on their course daily and can expect that completing the course will require approximately 5 hours of work each day.  </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone Course Offerings:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&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;">Grade 10: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MPM 2D, ENG 2D, CHV 2O (1/2 credit) and GLC 2O (1/2 credit)&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NBE 3C</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NBE 3U, MCR 3U, SBI 3U&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 12: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ENG 4C, ENG 4U, OLC 4O, SBI 4U&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Co-op:  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Co-op starts on June 29th and can continue until August 7th. &nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students taking co-op should speak with their Guidance Counsellor before registering. &nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students must have their own placement prior to the start of Summer Session.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in a course not offered by Limestone's Summer Session?</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please contact your Guidance Counsellor as courses are available from other School Boards through the Ontario e-Learning Consortium (OeLC).  Guidance Counsellor's will register students for OeLC courses through Prism.  Students registering through Prism will be put on a waitlist and accepted when spots are made available. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important to note that students taking courses through the OeLC may not be able to access their courses if travelling outside of Canada during Summer Session depending on the parameters of access for each School Board.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Deadline to Apply</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The equal consideration deadline for all Summer Session courses is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1st.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Should you have any questions or wish to register, please make an appointment to meet with your Guidance Counsellor.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dual Credits&nbsp;</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are happy to share that the Fall 2026 Dual Credit courses have been released by St. Lawrence College.&nbsp; These are a great opportunity for gr. 11 and 12 students to earn high school credits while studying at a local college or taking apprenticeship training; gain experience that will help them with their post-secondary education or apprenticeship; and get a head start on learning and training for their future careers. Below is a list of the course offerings for the Fall of 2026:&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electrical Installations</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welding and Fabrication</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plumbing</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Exploring Trades: Carpentry/Electrical/Plumbing</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hairstyling&nbsp;</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Makeup</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Criminology</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Developmental Psychology</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Professionalism and Nursing Practice</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Overview of Addictions&nbsp;</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Within a College</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested students should make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to complete the registration process. The equal consideration application date is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22nd.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graduation</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d217a68a-f474-4a9d-b05f-d50a55b1cf94" alt="Save the date FSS Grad 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families of Graduates will receive more information regarding the ceremony, Grad Fees and Tickets via School-Day shortly.&nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming LDSB Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f491c44b-3da9-4df2-a206-e2732308dbe2" alt="April 10 2026 a9316329 627b 41da 9a65 ef12d2f0ae6e" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events at FSS:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13-15: DELF Examinations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15: Managing Stress &amp; Wellness Workshop @ Lunch in Library</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15: Coffee House 7:00 pm in Library</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 16: Special Olympics at LCVI</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 17: PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 20-24: Oral Exams for DELF</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22: Earth Day and School Clean-up</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7: Blitz Day in Library</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22: Olympiad</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27: Grad Breakfast in the AM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4: Blitz Day in Library</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25: Frontenac Graduation at St. Lawrence College</span></p>
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March 27

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 27 Newsletter</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Font Size:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A+</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A-</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reset</span></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 27 Newsletter</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome back! It's been great to reconnect with our Falcons this week, after what we hope was a restful and rejuvenating March Break. Thank you to the families that were able to attend our Parent/guardian night on March 26th. For those who were not able to attend, please reach out to your child's teachers anytime if you have questions or concerns regarding their progress. Midterm report cards will be sent home with students on May 1, 2026. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week we saw our spring teams hustling through the halls as after school practices began, and we wished our curling team well as they competed at OFSAA in Thunder Bay! Our Arts department enjoyed a quick break following their large scale production of Treasure Island, and they are now gearing up for an upcoming FSS Coffee House. At grade forums this week, we encouraged students to continue working hard, and accessing extra support that is available through their teachers and various supports in the school. We also reminded students about the importance of daily attendance, communicating ahead when they plan to be away, and that staying on top of missed work is their responsibility. Finally, we reminded all students of the Ministry policy around Cell Phone use. Cell phones are not permitted in class unless directed otherwise by the classroom teacher. Your support in reinforcing this message at home is greatly appreciated. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Yearbooks on Sale Now!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 Yearbooks are officially available to order! Purchase a copy by scanning the QR code on posters displayed throughout the school or by using the link below. Each yearbook&nbsp;is $45, and the final day to purchase is April 30th. Don’t miss out on owning a piece of this year’s memories!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproducts.edgeimaging.ca%2Fyearbooks%2Forder%2FFSO&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmorrispocob%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb5a81179ee6d475aed6508de8b4d67e9%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639101361743929582%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PQ30N43TSXU5o8WKPDQXbaOwNaWeZ38OWmbvdmJHQI0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/FSO. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/FSO</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attention Grade 12s: Grad Quotes Due April 17th!</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Make sure to submit your Grad Quote by scanning the QR code in your Homeroom or in Student Services. We want to know your chosen quotation, your favourite childhood movie, and your plans for the future. Help us highlight your high school journey by submitting!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS in Central Europe</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">30 Frontenac students and 5 staff travelled together to central Europe over the March Break to participate in an Education First (EF) tour to learn about the history of the region and to experience the local culture of five central European countries. Together, they learned a waltz in Vienna, visited a Gothic church in Prague, and saw the world famous Glockenspiel in Munich, all the while learning about about the evolving cultures of modern Europe that are deeply tied to their rich and colourful histories. One of the most impactful memories was visiting the site of the former concentration camp at Dachau in Germany. It is hard to put words to the feelings this visit evoked for the group. We heard the stories and stood in places where unimaginable suffering occurred for thousands. This experience highlighted for all in the group the dangers of prejudice, dehumanization, and silence, while emphasizing personal responsibility in preventing future atrocities and upholding human rights.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We'd like to thank all students who participated in this trip for their enthusiasm, participation and responsibility throughout the week, and to their families for supporting their children in embarking on this incredibly rich learning opportunity.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/363aca65-aa59-4263-a363-cad739fe6e5b" alt="Prague group photo 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Athletics</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bring on the warmer weather so that spring sports can have full practices outdoors please!</span><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking Reminders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There have been a number of parking issues that have come to our attention recently. Students are asked to not park in spots reserved for staff. These spaces are indicated by two signs on either side of the main entrance to the school. We have lost several parking spaces at the school due to the volume of snow this winter, particularly at the very northeast portion of the Frontenac parking lot. We have noted that some students and visitors are parking at the northeast corner of the building (near the gym entrance) in non-designated parking areas. This is creating a "pinch point" for other vehicles and makes it impossible for busses to get through this area when they arrive near the end of the day. We are asking everyone to not park here and are encouraging people to use the spaces at the back of the school, including the outdoor basketball court. By using these spaces, this should solve the majority of problems. At peak times (morning drop off, lunch and at the end of the school day), we encourage all families, staff and students to be cautious and patient.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS to Costa Rica-Spaces still Available!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><img src="/images/358d274b-48bc-4867-801b-358e81a980ed" alt="Costa Rica QR Code" width="278" height="285" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:285px;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;marginBottom:0.5rem;float:right;marginLeft:1.25rem;width:278px"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS is going to Costa Rica at the 2027 March break – and we would love it if you would like to join us! Bruce Patry, Charles Macdonald, and Keli Kasper have more information about the trip and welcome any inquiries you have. In addition to cultural explorations; volcano watching, rainforest hiking and zip lining, kayaking, swimming and horseback riding are on the itinerary. Click the QR code to find out more information!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB GSA Day: International Day of Pink Event</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;">Attention 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies! Join us&nbsp;Tuesday, March 31, 2026&nbsp;for the 2026 International Day of Pink Event. This year's event honours two landmark anniversaries in 2SLGBTQIA+ history: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25th anniversary&nbsp;of&nbsp;</strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium v. Canada: </strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">a pivotal Supreme Court decision affirming freedom&nbsp;of&nbsp;expression and equality, and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25th anniversary&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;</strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Modernization&nbsp;of&nbsp;Benefits and Obligations Act</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> : landmark legislation extending legal benefits and protections to same-sex couples. Join us March 31 at the Screening Room for a day where we spotlight voices and stories that would have been silenced 25 years ago—now amplified, celebrated, and shared. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45 am - 1:45 pm</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Screening Room&nbsp;</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">120 Princess Street</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch and snacks will be provided. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Additional details and registration can be found </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2F9aKBiMdZxs&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmorrispocob%40limestone.on.ca%7C2cbdc1e60b7d40f7c42008de8b4d5480%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639101361403631912%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gU%2B5CpacRU71hziWMcUfZVN%2Fgr5mGTG%2FP66xYdXZKNo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://forms.office.com/r/9aKBiMdZxs. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here.</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Business</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the things we often encourage students to do at Frontenac Secondary School is to ‘Verbalize the Positive’ - when you have something nice to say, please share it! The business department would like to verbalize the positive about several of our senior students that helped us out the first week of March with a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) workshop. Senior students took part in leading a business workshop for the SHSM program, working with students in Grades 6–8. Our senior business students served as mentors, guiding participants through a hands‑on task to design a new Tim Hortons product that would represent Kingston. Here are some photos of our team leaders in action.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/36a9b541-131a-4e96-b9e3-c61671c2273f" alt="7051f82c 79f7 4c76 9740 f3aa19b78e46" width="479" height="360" style="width:479px;height:360px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b461d150-259f-4f5f-91de-efebd4271565" alt="57c01c50 26e2 4d04 86aa c273a0e42ba1" width="421" height="559" style="width:421px;height:559px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0f51f0f5-b17a-4444-b374-fa2d0db60a7b" alt="402d1133 1d37 404e 8534 b0cfa149881d" width="359" height="477" style="width:359px;height:477px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Host an International Student</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a real difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students, supported by dedicated Limestone staff, and guided throughout the placement so families are never on their own. Hosting offers&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cultural exchange</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">,&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">meaningful relationships</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and a&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">monthly stipend</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp; Learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes by visiting:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finternationaled.limestone.on.ca%2Fbecome_a_homestay&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmckennam%40limestone.on.ca%7C68279d6069d443b4035908de7a06c8a4%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639082366777442987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kZJlcFOIgX8rgVMfJNgqIyvaro6XndKZXkP%2F3uL7JhE%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</strong></b></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Southeast Health Unit</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ca4eef75-fb94-4884-bd18-66337fb53f38" alt="2026 02 25 Harmful Substances Newsletter Insert Secondary" 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><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events at FSS:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 31: Euclid Math Contest, 8:15am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 31: Special Olympics Handball Tournament @ FSS</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 1: Coffee House at FSS, 7:00pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 3/April 6: Good Friday/Easter Monday (school closed)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 9: Assessment Blitz day, FSS library</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13-15: DELF Examinations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 17: PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25: Frontenac Graduation</span></p>
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Welcome to Frontenac Secondary School which boasts a long tradition of excellence in the areas of academics, post-secondary and career preparation, athletics, and the arts. Our staff is dedicated to providing students with a well rounded education. There is a special relationship at Frontenac between staff and students that is rooted in mutual respect. This results in a positive, safe and welcoming environment.

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Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Patty Gollogly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent of&nbsp;Curriculum &amp; Program Services: School Climate &amp; Community Engagement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
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Message from the Director

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we enter the spring season and final third of the school year, we are reminded of this season’s promise of renewal and growth, and the key role schools and families have together in supporting student learning and well-being. This time of </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> brings many opportunities for learning both inside and outside of the classroom, along with the return of outdoor extracurricular activities. While this week has been very wet and rainy, the warmer temperatures of spring are upon us.&nbsp; I would like to take this opportunity to share a few important updates with you:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">P.A. Day – Friday, April 17</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that tomorrow, Friday, April 17, is a P.A. Day. There will be no classes for students, and we look forward to welcoming them back to school on Monday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey – Coming in May</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In early May, Limestone will be inviting families to take part in a Family Engagement and Climate Survey. The optional survey is anonymous, and families can choose which questions they want to answer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey asks about topics such as feeling connected to school, family involvement, safety and bullying, communication, before- and after-school programming, and how technology like artificial intelligence is used in schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback shared through this survey helps schools and the school board understand what is working well, what could improve, and what may make it harder for some families to take part. Your feedback helps strengthen communication, support student well-being, and improve school experiences for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information will be shared leading up to the survey being live in early May. </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are encouraged to watch a short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> featuring Senior Staff and a Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Co-Chair, who share more about the Family Engagement and Climate Survey and why family voice is so important.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Rights Information</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Launched in October 2022, the Limestone’s Student Human Rights Reporting Tool provides a way for students, families, caregivers, and staff to report human rights concerns involving LDSB students, including matters related to discrimination and harassment. Reviewing and analyzing this information helps support safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environments and supports the board’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/dff6803b-6f2d-4d36-a758-68758a63ceb3/2026-04-09-Student-Human-Rights-Data-Summary-for-2024-2025.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Human Rights Reports – 2024-2025 Summary is now available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and can be accessed by families.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census 2025 Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In November 2025, Limestone completed the See Yourself in Limestone: Student Census 2025, a voluntary and confidential survey that helps us better understand students’ identities and school experiences. The findings support planning and decision-making that promotes equity, well being, and student success across Limestone schools. An overview of the Student Census 2025 was presented to the Board of Trustees at last night’s board meeting. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/see-yourself-in-limestone-2025-student-census-update-20260416133605" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">visit the Limestone District School Board website to review the full Student Census summary</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about how student voice is helping shape our work.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports Available for Students</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support of Limestone schools and their communities. Your partnership, feedback, and engagement play an important role in strengthening student learning and well-being across Limestone. Limestone staff remain committed to collaborating with families to create safe, inclusive, and supportive school communities where every student can learn and see themselves in Limestone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p>
2026-04-16 20:30:19.127 +0000 UTC
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Neurovibes Celebrates Neurodiversity April 29, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A vibrant event celebrating neurodiversity with inspiring talks, creative spaces, and an inclusive community experience.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Now entering its third year, Neurovibes is a community event celebrating neurodiversity through engaging talks, creativity, and connection.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendees can hear from inspiring speakers, explore interactive spaces, and connect with community partners and vendors in a welcoming, inclusive environment. The event is designed to support different sensory needs while bringing people together to learn, share, and celebrate neurodivergent experiences.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When: April 29, 2026, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:00 p.m.)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where: Queen's Biosciences Complex, 116 Barrie Street, Kingston</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register now at:&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="https://bit.ly/Neurovibes2026%20" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/Neurovibes2026</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0d9fba3e-4cf2-480e-973b-7617e4932a7f" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-04-16 16:10:44.021 +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.