Limestone District School Board
220 Portsmouth Avenue K7M 0G2 Kingston, ON, Canada

Ontario is adding a new round and doubling its direct support to parents with $400/student under the new #COVID19 Child Benefit to help families with additional... learning costs during the pandemic. Payments will be automatic for those who received previous Support for Learners payments no need to reapply. New applicants, watch this space for information on how to apply in the upcoming days! Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca//province-doubles-support-for-pare

Positive case of COVID-19 in student at Lord Strathcona Public School. At the direction of KFL&A Public Health, the school is closed from April 6-9, 2021 inclusive and students must self-isolate until further notice. Families have been notified with specific direction. Read more https://bit.ly/3sWcVFm

Easter is the most holy of Christian sacred days marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death by crucifixion. Happy Easter to all those celebrating.

Christians annually observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, the Friday before Easter. From the early days of Christianity, Good Friday was observed as a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting.

KFL&A Public Health’s investigation has shown no further risk to Centreville Public School and the school will reopen April 6, 2021. Only affected class cohort and household members must continue to isolate. We will delete previous posts to avoid confusion. Read more https://bit.ly/39pxQJ9

Schools will remain open during four-week provincial "emergency brake" announced this afternoon by the provincial government. April Break set for April 12-16, 2021 will also go ahead. Please adhere to all public health directives and enjoy your long weekend safely.

Important notice for families of elementary students who are currently scheduled to return to in-person learning Jan. 11. Secondary students scheduled to return Jan. 25. Please note dates subject to change as per government direction.

As per Ministry of Education directive, elementary students will learn remotely from January 4 to 8, 2021 and secondary students will learn remotely from January 4 to 22, 2021. There are no changes for existing LDSB Virtual School students. Read more http://bit.ly/381TumB

Happy 2021! May this year be filled with hope, kindness, empathy, health and wellness for everyone. #HappyNewYear

Monday, Nov. 23: Tri-Board Student Transportation Services Inc. has CANCELLED BUSES in Central Frontenac and North Lennox & Addington today. This means no buses to NAEC, GREC, Land O’Lakes PS and Clarendon PS. Schools remain open.

United Way KFL&A is partnering with the Kingston Frontenacs and the Leon's Centre for a Community Donation Drive! If you can, start a collection of items like w...arm clothing, hygiene items, non-perishable food and drop off to Gate 4 on the dates below. Items will then be distributed through various agencies. For a list of items to donate visit https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/communitydonationdrive/ Please share this post and help support your community in these challenging times. City of Kingston - Municipal Government, Kingston Community Health Centres, Martha's Table, Queen's United Way, Kingston Food Bank- Partners in Mission, St Vincent de Paul, Lionhearts Inc., Kingston Youth Shelter, Kingston Home Base Non-Profit Housing Inc, Kingston Interval House, Sexual Assault Centre Kingston

Happy Kwanza to all those in our school communities who are celebrating over the next several days.

New LDSB Equity Action Plan identifies specific actions to break down barriers of systemic racism with emphasis on anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism. Director of Education spoke to plan and upcoming student census in recent message to families. Learn more https://bit.ly/35FUGuB

Happy Diwali! Diwali, known as the ‘Festival of Lights,' symbolizes spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Millions attend prayers & celebratory events around the world. We wish light, peace, love and joy to all those celebrating.

Flags will be flown at half-mast in Limestone today to honour our veterans and those who continue to serve. Today we remember them and thank them for their ongoing service and sacrifice.

Limestone families an inclement weather update has been sent to you via a Communicate broadcast. Just a reminder about what to do if student transportation is cancelled due to inclement weather. Read more on our website https://www.limestone.on.ca//inclement_weather_update_nov_

The Limestone District School Board's first-ever Student Census is an opportunity to learn more about students' backgrounds, experiences and needs to identify and eliminate discrimination and bias from schools and classrooms. Learn more on our website https://bit.ly/LDSBStudentCensus and watch this video featuring Limestone students https://youtu.be/SDVq21yyYIE

Merry Christmas to all those celebrating today! December 25 marks the birth of Jesus Christ in Christianity.

Today is the Jain New Year which is celebrated after Diwali and marks the beginning of the new commercial year when merchants open a fresh set of financial books. Best wishes to all those celebrating.

Today we recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance to highlight those whose lives were lost to anti-transgender bigotry and violence, and to continue to raise visibility for transgender people and address issues the community faces.

Innovative partnership between culinary students at Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute (LCVI) and Lionhearts Inc. is helping to feed between 2,500 and 5,000 people weekly in Kingston area affected by COVID-19. Learn more at https://bit.ly/LCVILionhearts

Today is Pink Shirt Day in Limestone. As part of Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week, students and staff may wear a pink pledge shirt or items of pink to take a visible, public stance against bullying. (Repost)

November 8 is Indigenous Veterans’ Day. Today we recognize the service & sacrifice of First Nations members who served in the First and Second World Wars and Korean War, and an unknown number of Inuit, Métis and other Indigenous Peoples who participated. #WeRemember

Four positive student cases of COVID-19 identified by @KFLAPH at three LDSB schools: Frontenac Secondary School, Bayridge Public School and J.R. Henderson Public School. There is no risk to students or staff. Affected students are isolating at home. We wish them a speedy recovery. Read more http://bit.ly/2LVC3vj

Ontario commemorates Louis Riel Day annually on November 16 to honour his legacy and the significant contributions of Métis people. Riel was executed 135 years ago after being found guilty of treason for leading the North-West Rebellion in defense of Métis rights, land and culture.

Bandi Chhor Divas is a Sikh celebration that commemorates the day the sixth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind, was released from Gwalior Fort. The day includes the lighting of homes and Gurdwaras, feasts, gift giving and family time. Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to all those celebrating!

Today we acknowledge and celebrate Inuit culture and contributions on the birth date of Inuit Circumpolar Council visionary Eben Hopson, Sr. Inuit are the Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic. Inuit means The People in the Inuit language of Inuktitut.

COVID-19 can be spread through exchanging saliva. Avoid sharing food or drinks, cigarettes, bongs, vapes, joints or blunts. #COVID19KFLA