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News From the Tiger’s Den - May 18th to 22nd

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Tiger Families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a15db1d4-0a0d-497b-9a19-13da9c0cd1ed?fingerprint=ppb20260519121836" alt="2026May20" width="356" height="475" style="width:356px;height:475px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope that everyone had a wonderful long weekend and go to enjoy some time outside. Last week, the students were able to enjoy a FANTASTIC drumming performance by Fano Solo. This performance was generously funded by the Kingston-Cataraqui Rotary Club. It has been amazing to have the opportunity to bring in these arts performances this Spring.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The students had a wonderful day at the Odessa PS Track and Field Meet last Monday. It was fantastic wonderful to see so many students participating and enjoying a day of physical activity. Our primary students are busy collecting kilometres for their mini marathons. We are looking forward to celebrating their success at the beginning of June. Stay tuned for more information on this initiative.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Best of luck to our Junior Soccer teams that will compete at the LESAA tournament this week. GO TIGERS GO!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, please reach out to us if you have questions or need support. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take care,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">K. Esford, Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2217496f-a032-4d7c-88e3-6f38ae49cd28?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" alt="2025October22" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bf02319f-5792-449d-83cc-9aa3628bc354?fingerprint=ppb20260505150630" alt="2026May9" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a299816a-67d1-4149-b9fd-0e9c31ce56c2?fingerprint=ppb20260218154057" alt="2026February31" 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"><img src="/images/589b2b86-039b-4d3b-8332-09ce72834a02?fingerprint=ppb20260504160009" alt="2026May8" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Lost and Found</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d330f6d2-7ea9-4e02-997a-9ac59cfb27ca?fingerprint=ppb20260206134745" alt="2026February9" 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;">Important Links for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fodessapublicschool.entripyshops.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C9249cf4f26894cf7037408ddf1373da3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638931941822133075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ecy5PgJbemRaTCQDcQW2cVBEJiBGMYvAWoHD3RV%2BZsI%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Public School Spirit Wear eStore</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.loyalist.ca/media/lf4ps1su/autumn-guide.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyalist Township Online Registration Guide</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order Hot Lunch through LunchBox</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="8c734ab0-3399-4236-840e-05e9a7800e18"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="6ee06426-d7c5-4020-9c16-469b0b20dea7"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessment Dates</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a7145a5-1614-44f2-a156-3a2aff37b03c?fingerprint=ppb20260507192342" alt="2026May16" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Events for the Calen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">dar </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- No School Today</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d47a3df9-d1df-4f1c-bc94-9e173685bc84?fingerprint=ppb20260519121940" alt="2026May21" width="523" height="392" style="width:523px;height:392px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 19th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 20th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Junior Girls and Boys Soccer Tournament</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 27th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Blue Jays Game Trip (Coulas/Legge/Allen)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- PA Day (No School Today)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 1st</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Fun Fair</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 3rd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Region 2 Track &amp; Field Meet</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 8th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Queens Sports Day (Hobbs/Young)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 9th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- District Track &amp; Field Meet</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 12th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Kindergarten Fire Hall Visit in the afternoon</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 15th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Grade 3/4 &amp; 4 Fire Hall Visit</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 16th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Judy Montgomery (Indigenous Knowledge Keeper) Classroom Visits</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 24th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Report Cards Go Home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Success Assembly at 8:30 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10 North St.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa, Ontario, K0H2H0</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">613-386-3022</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odesa@limestone.on.ca</span><br><img src="/images/50ffcf70-7ef1-46f4-a824-35d7c4f9a68e?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Odessa1" width="187" height="187" style="width:187px;height:187px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit us on the web at </span><a href="https://www.odessa.limestone.on.ca/" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odessa.limestone.on.ca</span></a></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>
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News From the Tiger’s Den - May 11th to 15th

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Tiger Families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/53607f59-3c07-40e3-a0ac-1481c2019bec?fingerprint=ppb20260507124702" alt="2026May12" width="336" height="479" style="width:336px;height:479px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Tiger Running Team competed on a rainy Wednesday at the LCVI Road Race. All of our Tiger Runners competed with resilience and a positive attitude. Top performers in each division are listed below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Minor Atom Girls: Dakota M 32nd Atom Girls: Gwen P 22nd</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Minor Atom Boys: Lucas M 52nd Atom Boys: Teddy G 43rd</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bantam Girls: Hannah C 4th, Addison K 22nd</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bantam Boys: Scyler B</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This brings the Road Racing season to an end! We look forward to moving on now to Track &amp; Field. Reminder that Odessa Track and Field Day is on Monday, May 11th. Special thanks to Mrs. Carrier and Ms. Young for coaching the runners to excellent results this season.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Both of our Junior Basketball Teams competed in the LESAA Junior tournament on Thursday. Each team won two out of their three games. The teams demonstrated excellent improvement over the season. We are very proud of how they represented our school at the tournament. Special thanks to Mrs. Watkins and Mr. Legge for coaching the teams.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were excited to host our "Welcome to Kindergarten" event on Wednesday evening. It was a great success and we had over thirty new Junior Kindergartens come to visit the school in preparation to start in the Fall. Families had the opportunity to see both Kindergarten rooms, as well as attend a presentation done by myself and Mrs. Bush. We are looking forward to welcoming them to the Tiger Team next year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Friday, we had our May Success Assembly. We celebrated the success of our Junior Basketball Team, the Road Race Team. There were a number of "Tigers in the Spotlight" this month. Congratulations to all 18 Tigers that were recognized- we are VERY proud of you!!!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708235559323%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=l0TZv3%2Bf7TJm%2BHVeaGmSVumRDM1KNCfNLtcqRbes%2B3A%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board. Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities. The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708235588925%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=m%2Bn2KjF85tvRP80yLSuWy0q8Kjc3yYNu3cpEwdQica4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708235608365%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=avp030sBbyz57DxuE58sr%2FfciNxFuVlxjJtO3nOtHZ4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, please reach out to us if you have questions or need support. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take care,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">K. Esford, Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May Tigers in the Spotlight</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/34e39da7-3b0b-43a2-9ceb-e56aaccf7db6?fingerprint=ppb20260508182832" alt="2026May19" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Mini Cubs Are Running A Marathon</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4d21723d-794b-4b90-a111-85de16febc71?fingerprint=ppb20260506122347" alt="2026May7" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Tigers Road Racers at the LCVI Road Race</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/22bf71ac-b8a0-4fb4-98db-a46905e04a55?fingerprint=ppb20260507171750" alt="2026May15" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2217496f-a032-4d7c-88e3-6f38ae49cd28?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" alt="2025October22" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bf02319f-5792-449d-83cc-9aa3628bc354?fingerprint=ppb20260505150630" alt="2026May9" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a299816a-67d1-4149-b9fd-0e9c31ce56c2?fingerprint=ppb20260218154057" alt="2026February31" 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"><img src="/images/589b2b86-039b-4d3b-8332-09ce72834a02?fingerprint=ppb20260504160009" alt="2026May8" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Lost and Found</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d330f6d2-7ea9-4e02-997a-9ac59cfb27ca?fingerprint=ppb20260206134745" alt="2026February9" 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;">Important Links for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fodessapublicschool.entripyshops.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C9249cf4f26894cf7037408ddf1373da3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638931941822133075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ecy5PgJbemRaTCQDcQW2cVBEJiBGMYvAWoHD3RV%2BZsI%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Public School Spirit Wear eStore</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.loyalist.ca/media/lf4ps1su/autumn-guide.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyalist Township Online Registration Guide</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order Hot Lunch through LunchBox</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="8c734ab0-3399-4236-840e-05e9a7800e18"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="6ee06426-d7c5-4020-9c16-469b0b20dea7"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessment Dates</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a7145a5-1614-44f2-a156-3a2aff37b03c?fingerprint=ppb20260507192342" alt="2026May16" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Events for the Calen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">dar </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fc1e1f42-46dd-4018-b880-377c72ee920d?fingerprint=ppb20260507171606" alt="2026May13" width="420" height="559" style="width:420px;height:559px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 11th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- School Track &amp; Field Day (Grade 3-6)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 13th- </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fana Solo Musical Performance (Funded by the Cataraqui- Kingston Rotary Club)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- No School Today</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 19th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 27th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Blue Jays Game Trip (Coulas/Legge/Allen)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- PA Day (No School Today)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 1st</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Fun Fair</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 3rd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Region 2 Track &amp; Field Meet</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 8th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Queens Sports Day (Hobbs/Young)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 9th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- District Track &amp; Field Meet</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 12th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Kindergarten Fire Hall Visit in the afternoon</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 15th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Grade 3/4 &amp; 4 Fire Hall Visit</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 16th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Judy Montgomery (Indigenous Knowledge Keeper) Classroom Visits</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 24th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Report Cards Go Home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Success Assembly at 8:30 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10 North St.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa, Ontario, K0H2H0</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">613-386-3022</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odesa@limestone.on.ca</span><br><img src="/images/50ffcf70-7ef1-46f4-a824-35d7c4f9a68e?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Odessa1" width="187" height="187" style="width:187px;height:187px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit us on the web at </span><a href="https://www.odessa.limestone.on.ca/" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odessa.limestone.on.ca</span></a></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>
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News From the Tiger’s Den - May 4th to 8th

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Tiger Families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/af5360cc-42d8-44fb-9c05-b28c0c4834b2?fingerprint=ppb20260429132551" alt="2026May1" width="451" height="338" style="width:451px;height:338px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last Tuesday, our Tiger Running Team competed at the Bayridge Road Race. All of our runners did an outstanding job and demonstrated excellent sportsmanship. Top performers in each division are listed below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Atom Girls</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Hadley W 24th, Gwen P 28th</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Atom Boys</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Van M 27th, Bennett B 36th</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bantam Girls: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hannah C. 3rd, Addison K 13th</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bantam Boys</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Scylar B 58th</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, the Tiger Running Team will compete at the LCVI Road Race on Wednesday, May 6th. GO TIGERS GO!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Junior Boys and Girls Basketball Teams will be competing at the LESAA Junior Basketball Tournament on Thursday, May 7th. Best of luck to our Tiger Teams at the tournament!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education will be visit Odessa Public School on Thursday, May 7th. The purpose of this visit is to see Mathematics in the Grade 3 to 6 classrooms, as well as hear from the leadership team about the Math journey at Odessa. We are looking forward to showcasing the hard work that the Odessa Team has been doing to support ongoing growth in Math fluency for our students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junkyard Jonny visited Odessa last week. The presentation was very energetic and interactive. It engaged all of our students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The students left the gym smiling and laughing after a solid hour of enjoying Jonny's musical entertainment. Special thanks to the Cataraqui-Kingston Rotary Club for generously funding this presentation.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, please reach out to us if you have questions or need support. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take care,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">K. Esford, Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank You Cataraqui-Kingston Rotary Club: We LOVED Junkyard Symphony!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3adcda13-7d2f-4d21-b043-7ac196a2f24a?fingerprint=ppb20260429191225" alt="2026May5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f6dd4075-76b1-4214-abb5-091c266ff470?fingerprint=ppb20260501133832" alt="2026May6" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Tigers Road Racers at the Bayridge Road Race</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/311f48d0-43de-48ea-931d-d76a430c8883?fingerprint=ppb20260429132428" alt="2026May3" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2217496f-a032-4d7c-88e3-6f38ae49cd28?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" alt="2025October22" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/acc1c808-4910-44dd-a9c8-b9c2ba8e4e97?fingerprint=ppb20260420175506" alt="2026April23" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a299816a-67d1-4149-b9fd-0e9c31ce56c2?fingerprint=ppb20260218154057" alt="2026February31" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Lost and Found</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d330f6d2-7ea9-4e02-997a-9ac59cfb27ca?fingerprint=ppb20260206134745" alt="2026February9" 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;">Important Links for Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fodessapublicschool.entripyshops.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C9249cf4f26894cf7037408ddf1373da3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638931941822133075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ecy5PgJbemRaTCQDcQW2cVBEJiBGMYvAWoHD3RV%2BZsI%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa Public School Spirit Wear eStore</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.school-day.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.loyalist.ca/media/lf4ps1su/autumn-guide.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyalist Township Online Registration Guide</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order Hot Lunch through LunchBox</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="8c734ab0-3399-4236-840e-05e9a7800e18"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="6ee06426-d7c5-4020-9c16-469b0b20dea7"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a10f5a6d-b647-4805-9e86-7de201dfdc51?fingerprint=ppb20260501134829" alt="2022January9" width="177" height="188" style="width:177px;height:188px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708235559323%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=l0TZv3%2Bf7TJm%2BHVeaGmSVumRDM1KNCfNLtcqRbes%2B3A%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families 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;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708235588925%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=m%2Bn2KjF85tvRP80yLSuWy0q8Kjc3yYNu3cpEwdQica4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708235608365%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=avp030sBbyz57DxuE58sr%2FfciNxFuVlxjJtO3nOtHZ4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span><br><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Events for the Calen</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">dar </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 6th- </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCVI Road Race, Welcome to Kindergarten 5 pm to 6 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/974e6140-66b2-4f79-90fa-a0694895b907?fingerprint=ppb20260429132736" alt="2026May2" width="431" height="574" style="width:431px;height:574px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 7th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Junior Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament at Queens</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 8th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Success Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 11th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- School Track &amp; Field Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 13th- </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fana Solo Musical Performance (Funded by the Cataraqui- Kingston Rotary Club)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- No School Today</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 19th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 27th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Blue Jays Game Trip (Coulas/Legge/Allen)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- PA Day (No School Today)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 1st</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Fun Fair</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 3rd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Region 2 Track &amp; Field Meet</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 8th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Queens Sports Day (Hobbs/Young)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 9th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- District Track &amp; Field Meet</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 12th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Kindergarten Fire Hall Visit in the afternoon</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 15th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Grade 3/4 &amp; 4 Fire Hall Visit</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 16th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 24th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Report Cards Go Home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Success Assembly at 8:30 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/71945fd1-3f7d-4cae-b49c-3f01439c261a?fingerprint=ppb20260331124115" alt="Welcome To Kindergarten (3)" 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"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10 North St.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Odessa, Ontario, K0H2H0</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">613-386-3022</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odesa@limestone.on.ca</span><br><img src="/images/50ffcf70-7ef1-46f4-a824-35d7c4f9a68e?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="Odessa1" width="187" height="187" style="width:187px;height:187px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit us on the web at </span><a href="https://www.odessa.limestone.on.ca/" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">odessa.limestone.on.ca</span></a></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>
2026-05-01 13:49:57.524 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Odessa Public School – Home of the Tigers! We are proud to be a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 school, located beside Ernestown Intermediate & Secondary School in the vibrant and growing community of Odessa. Our dedicated staff work together to create a positive and engaging learning environment, offering a rich educational experience for every student. The Odessa Tigers enthusiastically represent our school in a variety of athletic competitions and special events throughout the District.

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LDSB Receives $25,000 Grant to Support Elementary Summer Learning

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has received a $25,000 grant through the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area’s Community Grants Program in support of its Elementary Summer Literacy and Math Program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The three-week program supports Limestone students finishing Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3 by strengthening foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to help set students up for success in the following school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grant funding will be used to purchase literacy and math learning resources and to create family engagement packages. These take-home resources are designed to support learning at home and encourage families to engage in literacy and math activities alongside their students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB is grateful to the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area for their generous support, helping students across the district access this important summer learning opportunity.</span></p>
2026-05-20 15:41:54.875 +0000 UTC
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Limestone Students Shine at the 2026 Ontario Skills Competition

<iframe data-lexical-video-id="kGsY7YE8wCc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kGsY7YE8wCc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board students showcased their outstanding skills and talent at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held in Toronto on May 4 and 5, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students from across the province to demonstrate that they are truly the best in their field. Over two and a half days, competitors impress educators, family members, friends, and potential employers through hands-on, real‑world challenges. Medalists are awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals, with some also receiving monetary awards and the opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition, and potentially the WorldSkills Competition.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Participation and Results</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone students returned home with an impressive showing across elementary, secondary, and post‑secondary categories:</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board had 16 Elementary Students attend Skills Ontario in the areas of:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Construction</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Horticulture and Landscaping</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VEX Robotics</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego Mechanics</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In secondary Limestone District School Board had representation in the following competitions:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electrical Installations</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;">Carpentry - Team - Team of 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Culinary Arts</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graphic Design - Presentation</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hairstyling</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photography</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prepared Speech</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Home and Team Building - Team of 4</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Collision Repair</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Painting</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Service Technology</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cabinetmaking</span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Powered Equipment</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welding</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Baking</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computer Aided Manufacturing</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Results:</span></h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold – Computer Aided Manufacturing:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Jacob O’Reilly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Silver – Home and Team Building (Team of 4):</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quinn Sproule</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clarke Lemke</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parker Beeg</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jasper Keller</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bryden Thibodeau (competed with the team at Limestone Skills Competition)</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bronze – Auto Painting:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Amanda Neddow</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Post‑Secondary Competition</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Alisha Haaksman</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all competitors, educators, and programs involved for their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence. Limestone is proud to see students thrive, demonstrate their skills, and represent the board so well on the provincial stage.</span></p>
2026-05-12 13:29:30.368 +0000 UTC
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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>
2026-04-23 20:30:53.848 +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.