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News From the Tiger’s Den - June 8th to June 12th
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Tiger Families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cd17b36f-d3a3-481f-b3a4-168ffaa56074?fingerprint=ppb20260605130006" alt="2026June8" width="330" height="440" style="width:330px;height:440px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last week was a busy week for our Tiger Team! On Monday, we had our Mini Cub Race where our Grade 1 and 2 students ran their final lap of the Marathon Club. These hardworking primary students have been doing fifteen minutes of running/walking every day in the month of May. They came home with a beaded necklace where each bead represented one kilometre. It was wonderful to see them run their last lap with such pride!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday was also the Fun Fair at OPS. Our incredible School Council put on an AMAZING event for the community. There were food trucks, inflatables, carnival games, face painting, glitter tattooes, balloon animals, a photo booth and so much more. Our community helpers also came out for the "Touch a Truck" portion of this event. The Lions Club generously supported the barbeque. It was wonderful to see so many families out to support this terrific event. Thank you to all of the families that donated to the JARS, JARS, JARS fundraiser. It was very successful in the first year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Wednesday, 45 TIGER Track and Field athletes represented Odessa at the Region 2 Track and Field Meet at Caraco Field. We had many incredible runs and jumps over the course of the day. There were also fantastic displays of sportsmanship and resilience by our Tigers throughout the day. The top 5 in each event move forward to compete in the LDSB District Track and Field Championships next Tuesday at Caraco Field. Odessa had a record number of qualifiers with 18 moving on to the District Meet to represent our school. Special mention to Hannah C. who was the overall gold medalist in the Bantam Girls division with 21 points (1st in the 400m, 800m and 1200m) and Vanessa A. who was Bantam Girls overall silver medalist with 14 points (1st in the 100m and 200m). We are EXTREMELY proud of the hard work of ALL of our Tiger runners and jumpers! 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><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/71a3f53c-39b1-463b-8ff2-d38de9f1ee6f?fingerprint=ppb20260601200006" alt="2026June4" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/12c3dc4b-c2d6-481d-b6c8-0b12989f5566?fingerprint=ppb20260608140006" alt="2026June10" 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/7d278091-ea39-40e4-bd38-01223728f312?fingerprint=ppb20260605130006" alt="2026June6" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-26 Parent Council Meeting #5: Minutes</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting Date: May 19, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time: 6:30- 7:30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: Odessa Public School Library</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Welcome and Introductions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chairperson’s welcome</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendance:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Parents Present: Stacey Waldram, Katie Ramoutar, Rachel Moser, Courtney Sauve; Hailey DaCosta, Emily Wilkinson, Erin Truesdell, Courtnie Storms, Kim Keith</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Staff Present: Courtney Bush, Krista Esford, Melody Grant</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Guests: No Guests</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Principal’s Report</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Had a drumming presentation sponsored by the rotary club Kingston, huge hit with lots of participation from students and teachers too!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· EQAO is about to start. More information and revised schedule coming out this week to those writing the assessment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Math data on student strategies will be collected in June and fed forward to Sept planning so teachers have this data available by the PA day at the start of the school year and planning for their classes in Sept.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Well being data was shared. Winter clubs and musical presentations were planned throughout the winter. Other well being initiatives included:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o Junkyard Johnny was very well received and engaged students of all ages. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o This year the grades 1 and 2 are doing a mini marathon. They are running every day and working towards 21 kms.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o Encourage physical activity for the kids.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o A new design for the library was presented to upgrade the library. This project has been sitting for a few years, paused during COVID. The committee has landed on a design with a library and maker space in the same area. Work is being planned for the fall. Technology for the library is being supported by the company that does the school pictures!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">§ Request of Parent Council- Could we cover the cost of one of the items in the room? For example the middle table/seating arrangement is an idea and costs around $4500. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">§ Parent council to discuss available funds and arrive at decision before June meeting.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o If there are different grants that we can apply to for library upgrades, please bring them forward. We could ask the Lions club who will be here for the fun fair?</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Soccer tournament is tomorrow</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Track and field starts first week of June with regionals</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Welcome to kindergarten was successful. Over 30 families attended.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· End of year trips </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o All scheduled</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Teacher grade assignments will come out middle of June. Expecting 13 classrooms next year, same as this year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· We already have the number of kindergarten registrations that meets what we have today.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Treasurer’s Report ()</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Total balance = $10,082.15</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Field trip allocations have come out for 8 classes</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We do need to use the account that is called ProGrants for this year ($500)- it is supposed to be used within the school year its received.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last year we had provided money for outdoor equipment. This has all been purchased for the classrooms (i.e., outdoor balls) and being put to use now.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Committee Reports</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FUN FAIR PLANNING</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Township grant that we applied for cannot be made retroactively, and the fun fair happens before we will hear about the approval of the grant (expected decision in June).</span><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Next year will need to apply in the fall if considering this grant</span></li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Need a take home flyer about jars jars jars and fun fair info and pre sale</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administration can help promote and remind parents. Provide Krista with any communication that needs to go out to get people interested in the fair.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Logistics</span><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5-7pm- [CONFIRMED]</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inflatable cost- $1865 plus tax option #2 – [CONFIRMED]</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$10 Entry Fee which includes 5 carnival games- [CONFIRMED]</span><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Need sharpies for the games volunteers- a check on every bracelet for each game played. After 5 plays, tickets can be purchased at entry table.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.50 cents per ticket</span></li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$1 popcorn</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One spot for cash/ticket purchase at entry. Sell both ticket types at entry.</span><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.50 for game tickets</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Separate pricing for jars jars jars</span><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Erin to print separate tickets with name, number and student name for jars raffle style tickets.</span></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Adjournment</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time adjourned: [8:45]</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></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"><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&data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C9249cf4f26894cf7037408ddf1373da3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638931941822133075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ecy5PgJbemRaTCQDcQW2cVBEJiBGMYvAWoHD3RV%2BZsI%3D&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><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><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/4e0b3293-96e5-4756-a3da-4628a2972200?fingerprint=ppb20260605140005" alt="2026June7" width="339" height="254" style="width:339px;height:254px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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" 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 & Field Meet, Joe's Music Mill Workshops for Grade 1 and 1/2</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 & 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, Grade 2/3 (McLeod/Schneider) Fun Zone Trip</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 19th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kindergarten Dance-A-thon at 12:45 pm, Grade 1/2 (Carrier/Zarzecki) Fun Zone Trip</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 - June 1st to June 5th
<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/12495789-efc0-481f-9f64-5e60a93ccf90?fingerprint=ppb20260529165634" alt="2026June1" width="349" height="465" style="width:349px;height:465px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Monday! Today is a BIG day. We have the mini marthon final run for our Grade 1 and 2 students this afternoon. This will be followed on Monday night with the FUN FAIR from 5 to 7 pm. These should both be fantastic events. We hope to see you there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Grade five and six students had a wonderful time at the Blue Jays Game last week. It was a long day in the hot sun but the students were all smiles sharing about the trip on Thursday. Thanks to Mrs. Allen, Mr. Legge, Mme Morrow, and Ms. Coulas for organizing such a fun adventure.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Over the next two weeks, our Grade 3 and 6 students will be participating in the EQAO Primary and Junior assessments. We want to reassure families that students are well prepared and ready to show what they have learned. The most important support we can provide at both school and home is to remind them to take their time, do their best, and not to worry. These assessments are just one opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning, and we are incredibly proud of the growth, effort, and perseverance they have shown throughout the year. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families of Grade 3 and 6 students are asked to pay careful attention to the times that their class will be writing EQAO and avoid absences where possible.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> We do have two dates scheduled as make up dates if needed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessment Dates</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/25921c4c-a0e7-4569-8130-d360c04fc9a3?fingerprint=ppb20260529165718" alt="2026June3" 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/75208f8e-7a65-498e-9846-ec9a76d10f08?fingerprint=ppb20260521174853" alt="2026May28" 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/93a444d3-dd19-4b19-93c4-2ede01622e81?fingerprint=ppb20260521150511" alt="2026May27" 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"><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"><img src="/images/1a0f464d-4a81-4feb-9cb7-d6b086c38699?fingerprint=ppb20260522121035" alt="2026May29" 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><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/36c48b9b-d896-4ab7-a1f5-cc33dba5ad69?fingerprint=ppb20260520183050" alt="2026May25" 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&data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C9249cf4f26894cf7037408ddf1373da3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638931941822133075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ecy5PgJbemRaTCQDcQW2cVBEJiBGMYvAWoHD3RV%2BZsI%3D&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><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><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;">Monday, June 1st</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Mini Marathon Min Cub Run for Grade 1 & 2 at 1 pm, Fun Fair 5-7pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c5027019-90cf-4333-8005-83432fb4a715?fingerprint=ppb20260529165825" alt="2026June2" width="326" height="435" style="width:326px;height:435px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 2nd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Mini Cub Run Raindate</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 & 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;">Thursday, June 4th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Kindergarten Trip (Dafoe/Grant) to Ruby's Acres & RMC Splash Pad, Grade 1 Fun Zone Trip</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 & 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 & 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, Grade 2/3 (McLeod/Schneider) Fun Zone Trip</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 19th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 1/2 (Carrier/Zarzecki) Fun Zone Trip</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>
2026-05-29 16:59:44.484 +0000 UTC
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News From the Tiger’s Den - May 25th to 29th
<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/30c186eb-f5f9-47a8-a601-a54712999a97?fingerprint=ppb20260522133740" alt="2026May30" width="387" height="514" style="width:387px;height:514px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Over the next two weeks, our Grade 3 and 6 students will be participating in the EQAO Primary and Junior assessments. We want to reassure families that students are well prepared and ready to show what they have learned. The most important support we can provide at both school and home is to remind them to take their time, do their best, and not to worry. These assessments are just one opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning, and we are incredibly proud of the growth, effort, and perseverance they have shown throughout the year. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families of Grade 3 and 6 students are asked to pay careful attention to the times that their class will be writing EQAO and avoid absences where possible.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> We do have two dates scheduled as make up dates if needed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The School Council is hosting their annual Fun Fair on Monday, June 1st from 5 pm to 7 pm. The flyers with information on the Fun Fair were sent home via email and hard copy last week. There are TONS of fun activities and events happening at the Fun Fair! Bracelets for the Fun Fair can be purchased on School Day in advance or at the Fun Fair. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please consider donating a jar filled with something to the JARS, JARS, JARS fundraiser (more information in a flyer below).</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> We hope to see everyone there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Assessment Dates</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8bbabde5-2c5b-417e-bedf-f7ed8bf16dd1?fingerprint=ppb20260519173500" alt="2026May23" 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/75208f8e-7a65-498e-9846-ec9a76d10f08?fingerprint=ppb20260521174853" alt="2026May28" 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/93a444d3-dd19-4b19-93c4-2ede01622e81?fingerprint=ppb20260521150511" alt="2026May27" 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/93a444d3-dd19-4b19-93c4-2ede01622e81?fingerprint=ppb20260521150511" alt="2026May27" 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/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"><img src="/images/1a0f464d-4a81-4feb-9cb7-d6b086c38699?fingerprint=ppb20260522121035" alt="2026May29" 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><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"><img src="/images/36c48b9b-d896-4ab7-a1f5-cc33dba5ad69?fingerprint=ppb20260520183050" alt="2026May25" 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&data=05%7C02%7Cesfordk%40limestone.on.ca%7C9249cf4f26894cf7037408ddf1373da3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638931941822133075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ecy5PgJbemRaTCQDcQW2cVBEJiBGMYvAWoHD3RV%2BZsI%3D&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><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><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/bb43967d-9f6c-48fa-80eb-1a5340a1d993?fingerprint=ppb20260522133844" alt="2026May31" width="402" height="536" style="width:402px;height:536px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><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;">Thursday, May 28th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Kindergarten (Lake/Brown) Trip to Fun Zone</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;">- Mini Marathon Min Cub Run for Grade 1 & 2 at 1 pm, Fun Fair 5-7pm</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 2nd</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Mini Cub Run Raindate</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 & 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;">Thursday, June 4th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Kindergarten Trip (Dafoe/Grant) to Ruby's Acres & RMC Splash Pad, Grade 1 Fun Zone Trip</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 & 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 & 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, Grade 2/3 (McLeod/Schneider) Fun Zone Trip</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 19th-</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 1/2 (Carrier/Zarzecki) Fun Zone Trip</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>
2026-05-22 14:58:22.746 +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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View All NewsPride Month Recognition in Limestone
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Education Centre, along with schools across the district, is recognizing Pride Month in the KFL&A region by flying the Progress Pride Flag for the remainder of the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Government of Canada notes that the manner in which the Canadian flag is displayed is not governed by legislation. The guidelines provided are not mandatory for individuals or organizations but are intended to offer general direction.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">After consultation and clarification from Heritage Canada and communication with trustees, LDSB schools with only one flagpole will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag for the balance of this school year. Limestone’s goal will be to increase the number of schools with more than one flagpole and/or the addition of yardarms to existing flagpoles to display more than the Canadian flag. Until this goal is achieved, we will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag at sites with only one flagpole.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Displaying the Progress Pride Flag is a way for LDSB to show support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. This recognition does not diminish our respect for Canada’s national flag; rather, it reflects our commitment to ensuring that all students, staff, and families feel welcomed, valued, and respected in Limestone schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Flying the Progress Pride Flag is one example of how LDSB demonstrates its inclusive culture. As a publicly funded school board, we have both a legal and moral responsibility to create learning environments where everyone can see themselves reflected and feel a sense of belonging.</span></p>
2026-06-11 15:42:36.469 +0000 UTC
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Free CPF Spring/Summer 2026 Virtual French Programs for Students
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Parents for French Ontario is offering free virtual programs this summer. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Below you will find links taking you directly to each program, listed by Grade. Please choose the correct Grade level for your child and register. If you find that the Grade level is full, you are welcome to sign up on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-r%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346715624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R9QwYhww4aP1UkE43cces9XdSo0Xg%2BeKPCifhZea7%2F0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WAITLIST FOR ALL GRADES</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Session 5: June 29 to July 10, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-y%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346743708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YdbxWqKddSEJ1LikT%2F%2BdBJmRsOWRa%2FepJZZVrd3Btjw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-j%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346773295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HuEqtbrN1eyAJJT8RKhCb8WbKa9NVw2hJ3GnY4z9uDY%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-t%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346803838%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xqRa3VsRVSYQSMYJHixg7cLOdCMcSThvFhLMlmduC04%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-i%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346833260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N3PKOxCgbl%2FhUfWlA%2FrLmCEifnWwEf7UDCmLCOdn8dU%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-d%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346861527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jk9sUsYOJZVHUx%2F6vq4HVN9cCUBnEddTyCpD%2F0fm8pw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 </span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-h%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346889084%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zIQRwWU9Ln73kAtKwO2XPCib5Dy1GZ0gYuJeWU3tkyI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-k%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346924298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LxKk2SbwZ0d3QUQQ%2BebqbG0svVbuGlcB0tCrVF1Wil4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-u%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346952350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SFFqL0V8O7zhGkMquGOGRQ1NClrcIVsgoqRcy5idUp8%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-o%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346976379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=24IVMf3PWsZbD%2Foym%2F7P3RhK5WyRRblO3emadNIX1L0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-b%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346999327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6Za%2BC%2BGLAjquWvTkQQkFFQx7YNEd1rOWZQTaXuP5hhw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9-10</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-n%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347019335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yfhKDjelasTkwr9H2qw291LG1wGxU4SNIvz8lXd07ws%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waitlist for All Grades</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Session 6: July 13 to July 24, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-a%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347042928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=10v2gJP%2Bn3j01IN3kcuGLjYxaYHNpMf74a8PlyF8ldo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-f%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347079143%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qYK8gCM2X5%2BvUV3Da2my5lkM97Qjw8DwCqeqCg3xo%2FI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-z%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347127968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O8fAzrYqPtzTvGPpnE8E3s4rDBWpkVDi6%2F%2BOruyzneI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-v%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347166782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oh%2BaXKyck3um%2BqBWrKAaPEabAJR1EMFbjId5BeYbPGw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-e%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347196804%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SLebmkO1zBN7%2B0OJ0%2FbzaqFZZoHQwFV6iPVPGOS6uy4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 </span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-g%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347227984%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lzp7zKzvyNoCLyYiLkJoMiLABmhJuxIdM6eP%2Fvxhpdc%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-w%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347262478%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WzNlKEgYpmqKwh%2BvAjimYnHGwkIW1vUI8EZJuJZQrDQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yd%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347291771%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6nC0dWtn%2F%2FuSAEXuc3JNze%2BdEpxO6Hci5MYRapmqBhE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yh%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347318571%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BuwhKy0oUDAzQ%2BGRsfHQ2IiuJsViyUhczEoDIsFqILE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347344556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tWmt7QG6pdVgvlfMD4O8x4KabZikKmit%2F2h5aQwHNqw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9-10</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347369722%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Pxa2pR%2B6iFG9LOtJryod00ecYy5O9WihDCAXd6qogEI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11-12</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-jl%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347395211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rnv6sMpe3oVnHRroP6WeAfk28dWVmLX6uxtItGGGDPk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waitlist for All Grades</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, please e-mail: </span><a href="mailto:cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com</strong></b></a></p>
2026-06-08 13:50:22.443 +0000 UTC
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Technical Advisory Group (TAG) - Seeking Expression of Interest
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is Seeking Expression of Interest</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is seeking expressions of interest from </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">individuals</span></a><a href="#_msocom_1" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[EL1]</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> interested in joining the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in support of the ongoing Student Census 2025 project.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group is to provide advice, perspectives, and recommendations related to the design of data collection methods, analysis, and the representation of results for LDSB’s Student Census. TAG plays a critical role in ensuring that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the interpretation of data, helping to minimize bias and strengthen the relevance and integrity of findings.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are seeking expressions of interest for the committee for the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 2026 to August 2028</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> term. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We welcome expressions of interest from all members of the Limestone community, including those who can help us fill the following vacancies:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One to two parents of a Limestone student(s) who is not an employee of the LDSB</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Limestone school administrator</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One or more Limestone secondary students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One community partner member who works alongside LDSB</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Experience in data collection, analysis, and/or reporting of identity‑based data is encouraged; however, individuals with a broad range of research or analysis backgrounds and/or lived experiences are encouraged to apply. In general, members of the TAG will be able to offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experiences including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, geographical diversity (e.g., urban, rural), and/or Poverty/Classism. An understanding of the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fdocument%2Fdata-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520Data%2520Standards%2520for%2520the%2Cdisparities%2520within%2520the%2520public%2520sector.&data=05%7C02%7Cclostlamberte%40limestone.on.ca%7C5bee4cf7e4cc40dd54f508dc81a8bca0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638527810266554766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D0CCxdENPrqOG4zXI7WOtSL%2Bog%2FNwCUoOTpuPM5OkRQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.ontario.ca/document/data-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism#:~:text=The%20Data%20Standards%20for%20the,disparities%20within%20the%20public%20sector.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anti-Racism Data Standards</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is an asset.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members of the Technical Advisory Group contribute to meaningful, community‑informed research and participate in collaborative discussions that shape how Student Census data are understood and communicated.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that all members of the TAG are expected to complete the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> training as a condition of their membership. This online course takes about 7 hours to complete, and costs are covered by the LDSB.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to express interest:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individuals interested in joining TAG are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining relevant experience, perspectives, and interest in the work. Submissions will be reviewed to ensure a balance of skills, expertise, and lived experience.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Before expressing your interest, please review our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census_technical_advisory_group" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Terms of Reference.</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can submit online </span><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpUTVUJxSKlEvHFJaE4SO3ZUQjNGT083WkdNNFJNUksySk5FTjBZMVMzMi4u" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or submit a paper copy, which are available at the board office (220 Portsmouth Ave) </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">by 11:59 pm on Friday June 12, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions and make recommendations in the design of methods for secondary data analysis (e.g., determining disparities and disproportionalities among student outcomes based on identity) and representation of results (e.g., specifically how the information is reported and shared). Most importantly, the purpose of the TAG is to ensure that multiple perspectives are applied to the analysis of </span><a href="/cms/one.aspx" target="_blank" title="Student Census 2020" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">data to minimize the risk of bias. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The TAG is comprised of members who offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experience including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, and/or Poverty/Classism. Members have experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of identity-based data and will be receiving the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffnigc.ca%2Focap-training%2Ftake-the-course%2F&data=04%7C01%7Chigheth%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc73ee6c2b18c4086640208d9f1576128%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637806179854556235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=cQ7gZeHBdsIi%2BpukOtJ9IVLCVBGKCLCCYAHXzFkSHkQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/take-the-course/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP®</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> training.</span></p>
2026-05-29 15:58:02.236 +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.