Please see news below from our school and across the Limestone District School Board:
Knights News - March 9-13
<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4c8e7e52-39c4-4d22-955c-d910fafdab5c?fingerprint=ppb20260303225942" alt="penguin" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bdece7ad-6151-4875-a0e2-43b2d5d19ab9?fingerprint=ppb20260306145814" alt="March8" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Bath Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our school rink is now officially closed for the season. A huge thank you to the fire department, township, and dedicated volunteers who worked hard all winter to keep it in great condition.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chess Club and Lego Robotics Club are now up and running! Below is a fun robot dance-off that highlights some of the coding skills being developed in Lego Robotics—along with some impressive dance moves.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Knitting Club has also started up with almost 100 students joining. This is wonderful, however, it requires a significant amount of yarn. Please consider contributing $10 through school day, particularly if your child is participating. We are also in need of some dollar store knitting bowls. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As the weather continues to change, please ensure students are dressed appropriately. We will do our best to avoid mud and puddles, but extra layers or a change of clothes may be helpful during this transition to more spring-like temperatures. A reminder that we will continue to go outside on rainy days unless there is a heavy downpour, so please dress accordingly.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Help us celebrate an early St. Patrick's "Green day" on Friday to welcome Spring.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking forward to another great week ahead!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="6E5ZnCXbGCw" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/6E5ZnCXbGCw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/15860513-a99e-4940-aff8-ccaa2f2972c6?fingerprint=ppb20260225165835" alt="March Break (One Page Explainer Poster) (Instagram Post (45)) (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour house shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 9 (Day 4) </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GYM Jump rope club 11:10-11:30 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, March 10 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hay/Boutilier Bath Library </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego robotics in the pit first recess </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 11 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skills Ontario Presentations 7/8 & ¾ </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:00pm-1:00pm (Gr. 7/8) 2:00pm-3:00pm (primary)* in library </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego robotics in the pit 2nd recess </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Knitting Club in Library 1st recess </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, March 12 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Benest/DaCosta –Bath Library </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chess Club at 2nd recess for Grades 5-8 in Mr. Nickel’s room. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, March 13 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Green Day/Positive Affirmation Day </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up....</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 24 - Grade 7 and 8 immunization clinic </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 25 - SAC 6:30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 26 - Indigenous puppet show for Primary 2:00-3:00 STEM Adventures: Beaver Builders! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 30 - Hay/Boutilier to Gould Lake</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 31 - Gr 5/6 to Bath Library –11:30-1:00 </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr 3 - Good Friday</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr 6 - Easter Monday</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr 7-10 Spring Book Fair</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr 10 - Grade 3 Swim to Survive 10:30 to 11:30am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr 14 - Hay/DaCosta –Bath Library </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr 17 - PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apr 20 - Cyber presentation 6:30-8:00 for parents </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Kindergarten is now open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Knights! More information can be found here: </span><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten</span></a></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is March 25th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/109ed47d-ecc5-49fe-9030-e9e6de565621?fingerprint=ppb20260115153227" alt="triboard poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/55086dc8-8534-43a0-a6c3-e89804b65b86?fingerprint=ppb20260129182040" alt="CNOY 26 Promo Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - March 2-6
<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bfe72c0d-1e20-42b9-b37c-d9aa3302c88f?fingerprint=ppb20260225153305" alt="IMG 0046" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/513df463-8c66-44a7-bebd-bb5be9dc120c?fingerprint=ppb20260227005444" alt="almost march" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/ef7dffba-0fab-42df-9069-b8b1c4720946?fingerprint=ppb20260225153305" alt="IMG 0065" width="279" height="396" style="width:279px;height:396px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Bath Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And then it was March....</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We started this week with the Bath Olympics Closing Ceremonies and PRIDE Assembly celebrating </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Integrity</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We are so proud of our students who consistently demonstrate this and other important character traits. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Although we did have yet another snow day, we were thankful to get a lot of learning in. Teachers are engaged in a school wide learning around the writing process and we are seeing some great work at all grade levels in writing. We have also been fortunate to enjoy our winter rink out front with many classes going skating this week. We are so thankful to our volunteers for all the work they do to make this possible. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Calendar</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone Board of Trustees approved </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fdocuments%2F375540e1-d8af-4e1c-a856-7035ab3f1e4b%2F2026-2027-School-Year-Calendar-Final.pdf%3Ffingerprint%3Dppb20260428201347&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613004154%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ru8mgQIHYw%2FJwMFmqBZ45FbRE9Jyq%2B7Hr9WKKdzV6Tg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/375540e1-d8af-4e1c-a856-7035ab3f1e4b/2026-2027-School-Year-Calendar-Final.pdf.?fingerprint=ppb20260428201347 Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Option 2 for the 2026-2027 school year calendar</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and this calendar will be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 Virtual School Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families interested in enrolling their students in virtual school for the 2026-2027 school year should complete the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613039180%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yEPVjEgOqAlF8B4%2BeNqZzD3h5a1E2eG2sDfJXjw0k2Y%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virtual School Survey.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> This helps with early planning for the next school year. This virtual school survey is not for registration and families will need to </span><a href="mailto:virtualk8@limestone.on.ca" title="mailto:virtualk8@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contact Elementary Virtual School to officially register their students for next year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you have more than one student interested, please complete the survey for each student. The survey will remain open until Friday, March 13, 2026. Families can </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613056994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SJzAO7827SDZl6WqLkaf%2FsvBkv9FC0QY9NE5C5OkrD4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">access the survey online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you require a printed survey, please contact Principal </span><a href="mailto:myerskm@limestone.on.ca" title="mailto:myerskm@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kate Myers by e-mail</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> *</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613072573%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wRrAOp6j6QEga6o0PfXwGB%2BAo3ZQ6eR57zildoRX6VQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the survey online.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Ftutoring&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613085532%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Qy%2B8yJAzR1KA%2BUxWRceOLfhyLnWX6kfgJ%2BBl2s41dSQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking forward to another great week ahead!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/15860513-a99e-4940-aff8-ccaa2f2972c6?fingerprint=ppb20260225165835" alt="March Break (One Page Explainer Poster) (Instagram Post (45)) (1)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour house shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 2 (Day 4) </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GYM Jump rope club 11:10-11:30 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, March 3 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dental Screening JK, SK, 2 (Morning) </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 4 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 Swim to Survive 10:30 to 11:30am at Queen’s ARC </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, March 5 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chess Club at 2nd recess for Grades 5-8 in Mr. Nickel’s room. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, March 6 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team Field Trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up....</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 10 Hay/Boutilier - Bath Library</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 11 Skills Ontario Presentations</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 12 - Benest/DaCosta - Bath Library</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 25 - SAC 6:30</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Kindergarten is now open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Knights! More information can be found here: </span><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten</span></a></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is March 25th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/109ed47d-ecc5-49fe-9030-e9e6de565621?fingerprint=ppb20260115153227" alt="triboard poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/55086dc8-8534-43a0-a6c3-e89804b65b86?fingerprint=ppb20260129182040" alt="CNOY 26 Promo Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - February 23-27
<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9b7f9dbf-a40f-4ede-9db4-0413ff1e6407?fingerprint=ppb20260217004119" alt="starry night" 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/f04161ef-9725-45f2-adca-4496d6e7254a?fingerprint=ppb20260220210111" alt="February collage2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/014a2cb4-245e-4184-841a-0f432617a1a4?fingerprint=ppb20260220210202" alt="olympic pic" width="246" height="246" style="width:246px;height:246px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Bath Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to our Senior Girls and Boys Basketball teams on their participation in their respective tournaments. It was wonderful to see the growth and development they demonstrated throughout the season. A huge thank you to our coaches for providing these valuable opportunities for our students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are truly fortunate to be part of such a supportive community. Brookland Homes has generously donated </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$1,000</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to Bath PS to support outdoor spring sports equipment. This donation will be used to purchase a variety of balls and play equipment for outdoor use once the weather warms up.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have also received generous donations for our breakfast program from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">St. Linus Church</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyalist Country Club</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We are incredibly grateful for their continued recognition and support of our students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students have been having a great deal of fun in the gym and outdoors participating in our own </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Olympic Challenges</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Due to Friday’s snow day, our Closing Ceremonies and PRIDE Assembly celebrating </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Integrity</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> have been rescheduled for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday at 2:00 p.m.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> We are also hopeful that winter conditions will allow us to enjoy our fabulous skating rink for a little while longer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Calendar</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar Survey. Approximately 3,700 responses were submitted from families, staff, and community members. We appreciate your time and providing the feedback.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As shared previously, the school year calendar for 2026-2027 presents unique challenges, with Labour Day falling unusually late on September 7, and Easter occurring just four days after March Break. Across all three school boards (Limestone DSB, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB, and Hastings and Prince Edward County DSB) Option 1 was the preferred choice, and Option 2 ranked second and third, with only marginal differences in support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Following further review of the potential calendars, and considering potential financial implications, it was determined that implementing Option 1 would create additional costs for all three boards. Given that Option 2 very closely aligns with Option 1, differing by only one day and without the associated financial implications, all three boards supported Option 2, with the school year starting September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students on September 2.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Wednesday night’s Board Meeting, the Limestone Board of Trustees approved </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fdocuments%2F375540e1-d8af-4e1c-a856-7035ab3f1e4b%2F2026-2027-School-Year-Calendar-Final.pdf%3Ffingerprint%3Dppb20260428201347&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613004154%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ru8mgQIHYw%2FJwMFmqBZ45FbRE9Jyq%2B7Hr9WKKdzV6Tg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/375540e1-d8af-4e1c-a856-7035ab3f1e4b/2026-2027-School-Year-Calendar-Final.pdf.?fingerprint=ppb20260428201347 Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Option 2 for the 2026-2027 school year calendar</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and this calendar will be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You Are Invited: Community Event: An Evening with Monique Gray Smith, Author of </strong></b><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults </strong></b></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– March 12, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to a free in-person evening with author Monique Gray Smith. This special event will bring our community together to learn about care, reciprocity, connection to the land, and connection to one another. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: March 12, 2026</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: 6:30 p.m. - Vendors and refreshments</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 6:45 p.m. - Doors open</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 7:00 p.m. - Speaker begins</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Queen's University, Duncan McArthur Hall, 511 Union St., Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Light refreshments will be provided, and the first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of her book. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FLDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613016070%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=W1GL6pWBUcPln%2BxMmQXykd1FFj1jlPgN5BxVwVy8PWQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration is required</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FLDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613027482%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=f4v8UYtstAeq8InosX4LmQ62Tx3Agf44823j08SmImM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://bit.ly/LDSBMoniqueGraySmithEvent. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in advance — we look forward to seeing you there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This event has been made possible with the support of the Limestone Learning Foundation, Queen’s University Faculty of Education, and the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 Virtual School Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families interested in enrolling their students in virtual school for the 2026-2027 school year should complete the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613039180%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yEPVjEgOqAlF8B4%2BeNqZzD3h5a1E2eG2sDfJXjw0k2Y%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virtual School Survey.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> This helps with early planning for the next school year. This virtual school survey is not for registration and families will need to </span><a href="mailto:virtualk8@limestone.on.ca" title="mailto:virtualk8@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contact Elementary Virtual School to officially register their students for next year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you have more than one student interested, please complete the survey for each student. The survey will remain open until Friday, March 13, 2026. Families can </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613056994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SJzAO7827SDZl6WqLkaf%2FsvBkv9FC0QY9NE5C5OkrD4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">access the survey online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you require a printed survey, please contact Principal </span><a href="mailto:myerskm@limestone.on.ca" title="mailto:myerskm@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kate Myers by e-mail</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> *</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613072573%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wRrAOp6j6QEga6o0PfXwGB%2BAo3ZQ6eR57zildoRX6VQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prkkUlLZrFDxwJzvjfy6JjISrxBQtOLRo8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the survey online.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Ftutoring&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a725a6bee1b4eb9e4e008de70993a3f%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639072000613085532%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Qy%2B8yJAzR1KA%2BUxWRceOLfhyLnWX6kfgJ%2BBl2s41dSQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Impacts of Cyber Bullying</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This website was shared by our community health nurse as a go-to site for information and resources around screens, media, and school age children and youth - </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhealthyscreenuse.cps.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C3c3658b684a64305f38b08de6a490093%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065058969103382%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JYkX%2F9e3rfqFVoB5nmQavv9erABMbhy2s6ybcRp8QxE%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Centre for Healthy Screen Use at the Canadian Paediatric Society.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">She recommends a podcast featuring Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health and Violence Prevention. You can access the podcast on the main page of the website: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshare.transistor.fm%2Fs%2F18b99f9f&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C3c3658b684a64305f38b08de6a490093%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065058969129918%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hycfHF1x%2BIkOm5Dg1Hm%2F6J15wrdOlrSh0bFw3DBi2Y8%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Healthy Teens Podcast: new episode on the impacts of cyberbullying.</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This 30-minute podcast covers more than cyberbullying, speaks to the power of bystanders, and offers advice to families who learn that their student is being bullied or is bullying. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking forward to another great week ahead!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/71327219-f50f-4781-8d09-1dc94187c840?fingerprint=ppb20260220210540" alt="Go Canada Go" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour house shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 23 (Day 4) </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In-School Team Meeting – 8:30am </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GYM Jump rope club 11:10-11:30 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, February 24 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gr 5/6 to Bath Library –11:30-1:00 </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AIPS Visit (Kevin or Jean away part of day) </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 Swim to Survive 10:30 to 11:30am at Queen’s ARC </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pink Shirt Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 26 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, February 27 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team 9:30-11:00 </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating for Grades 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 from 11am-1pm </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up....</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 4 Swim to Survive - Grade 3</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 10 Hay/Boutilier - Bath Library</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 11 Skills Ontario Presentations</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 12 - Benest/DaCosta - Bath Library</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Kindergarten is now open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Knights! More information can be found here: </span><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten</span></a></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is March 13th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/109ed47d-ecc5-49fe-9030-e9e6de565621?fingerprint=ppb20260115153227" alt="triboard poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/55086dc8-8534-43a0-a6c3-e89804b65b86?fingerprint=ppb20260129182040" alt="CNOY 26 Promo Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - February 16-20
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/937ca9c6-3b0c-4746-8ae9-3a4f05376078?fingerprint=ppb20260213022812" alt="candies" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6665fea6-d09f-4d4a-b8ef-0b624db1ac04?fingerprint=ppb20260214125200" alt="hearts" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5dd59755-3f3f-49fa-b3c3-81952b24fbcb?fingerprint=ppb20260214125148" alt="Finally feb" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/9bf0975e-a75d-42d6-b873-97e58af84fe4?fingerprint=ppb20260205011602" alt="winter olympics" width="273" height="257" style="width:273px;height:257px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Bath Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a fantastic week filled with fun, learning, and plenty of field trips! On Friday, many classes shared Valentine’s Day celebrations, and we wrapped up the day with a school‑wide dance in the gym.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> We hope your Family Day long weekend is off to a wonderful start and filled with time spent with the people you love. Happy Family Day!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With report cards now home, we encourage you to celebrate the learning, growth, and achievements your child has demonstrated. It’s a pleasure to see such engaging learning taking place throughout our school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have had fun celebrating the cheering on our athletes and participating in some fun winter competitions ourselves with the Bath Winter Olympics. It is fun to have students come together as colour house countries to compete in winter activities at recess and in the gym. Our Closing Ceremonies—combined with our next PRIDE Assembly—will take place on Friday, February 20th at 2:00 p.m., when we will recognize students who demonstrate integrity.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Impacts of Cyber Bullying</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This website was shared by our community health nurse as a go-to site for information and resources around screens, media, and school age children and youth - </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhealthyscreenuse.cps.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C3c3658b684a64305f38b08de6a490093%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065058969103382%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JYkX%2F9e3rfqFVoB5nmQavv9erABMbhy2s6ybcRp8QxE%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Centre for Healthy Screen Use at the Canadian Paediatric Society.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">She recommends a podcast featuring Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health and Violence Prevention. You can access the podcast on the main page of the website: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshare.transistor.fm%2Fs%2F18b99f9f&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C3c3658b684a64305f38b08de6a490093%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065058969129918%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hycfHF1x%2BIkOm5Dg1Hm%2F6J15wrdOlrSh0bFw3DBi2Y8%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Healthy Teens Podcast: new episode on the impacts of cyberbullying.</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This 30-minute podcast covers more than cyberbullying, speaks to the power of bystanders, and offers advice to families who learn that their student is being bullied or is bullying. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking forward to another great week ahead!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour ouse shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 16 </strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Day - No school for staff or students</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, February 17 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grad Photos </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 18 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Boys & Senior Girls Basketball Tournaments at Queens </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 19 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7 & 8 to Gould Lake </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, February 13 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pride Assembly 2:00 & Olympics closing ceremony </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up....</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 24 Sparrow - Bath Library</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 25 Swim to Survive - Grade 3</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 27, Skating 11am - 1pm 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 27 Indigenous Student Leadership Team Field Trip</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 4 Swim to Survive - Grade 3</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 10 Hay/Boutilier - Bath Library</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 11 Skills Ontario Presentations</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 12 - Benest/DaCosta - Bath Library</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Kindergarten is now open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Knights! More information can be found here: </span><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten</span></a></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is March 13th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/109ed47d-ecc5-49fe-9030-e9e6de565621?fingerprint=ppb20260115153227" alt="triboard poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/55086dc8-8534-43a0-a6c3-e89804b65b86?fingerprint=ppb20260129182040" alt="CNOY 26 Promo Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - February 9-13
<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/39cff9e9-121c-4451-b515-4a470142798d?fingerprint=ppb20260205011446" alt="winter image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/842468fe-e3e1-4d07-b482-f59e25295ede?fingerprint=ppb20260205011214" alt="February collage" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/9bf0975e-a75d-42d6-b873-97e58af84fe4?fingerprint=ppb20260205011602" alt="winter olympics" width="273" height="257" style="width:273px;height:257px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Bath Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you so much for supporting our Talent Show this week. It was wonderful to see our students on stage—nervous at times, but brave and excited to share their performances and talents with our school community. They were truly inspiring.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Friday, we wrapped up the week with our Olympic Opening Ceremonies. For the next two weeks, students will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of indoor and outdoor events during recess and gym classes, including snowman building, bobsled races, curling, scooter hockey, and more. Each Colour House will represent a country, and students will earn points for their team both by participating and by placing in events. Our Closing Ceremonies—combined with our next PRIDE Assembly—will take place on Friday, February 20th at 2:00 p.m., when we will recognize students who demonstrate integrity.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It has also been exciting to cheer on our Senior Girls and Boys Basketball Teams. Both groups have been working hard, showing excellent effort and sportsmanship during practices and after‑school games. Their tournaments take place on February 18. A huge thank‑you to our dedicated teacher and parent coaches for making these opportunities possible. Go Knights Go!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report cards will be sent home on Friday. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher at any time if you have questions or concerns about their learning.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have a busy week ahead, so please take a moment to review the calendar and School Day to ensure your family is ready for the upcoming events.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking forward to another great week ahead!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Kindergarten is now open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Knights! More information can be found here: </span><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten</span></a></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour ouse shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 9 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gould Lake – Boutilier & Hay </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, February 10 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hay/DaCosta –Bath Library </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating for Kinders, and Grades 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ from 11am-2pm </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 11 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 Swim to Survive 10:30 to 11:30am at Queen’s ARC </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Practice – Gym – 11-11:30 Nickel </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Game vs Ernestown at Bath Gym. 3:30-5. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 12 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Benest/Boutilier Bath Library </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7/8 Ski Trip </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, February 13 (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Provincial Reports and COL go home </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating for Grades 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 from 11am-1pm </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Red, White & Pink Day </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GYM Jump rope club 11:10-11:30 </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pride Assembly 2:00 & Olympics closing ceremony </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up....</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 13 Provincial Reports and COL go home</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 16 Family Day</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 18 Senior Boys & Senior Girls Basketball Tournaments at Queens</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 19 Grade 7&8 to Gould Lake</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 24 Sparrow - Bath Library</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 25 Swim to Survive - Grade 3</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 27, Skating 11am - 1pm 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 27 Indigenous Student Leadership Team Field Trip</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 4 Swim to Survive - Grade 3</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 10 Hay/Boutilier - Bath Library</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 11 Skills Ontario Presentations</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 12 - Benest/DaCosta - Bath Library</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is March 13th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/109ed47d-ecc5-49fe-9030-e9e6de565621?fingerprint=ppb20260115153227" alt="triboard poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/55086dc8-8534-43a0-a6c3-e89804b65b86?fingerprint=ppb20260129182040" alt="CNOY 26 Promo Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - February 2-6
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6e3d3409-08b5-49a8-ba74-e2d67be6704b?fingerprint=ppb20260129181804" alt="snow pic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/019ea330-5928-4176-9e30-b049a31d071c?fingerprint=ppb20260129182150" alt="January" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/72a19ae5-0c1e-438a-abd2-87b84d363422?fingerprint=ppb20260129181819" alt="Bath's got talent" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Bath Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As the days begin to feel a bit longer, we are looking forward to an exciting and active February at Bath Public School. With January’s weather disruptions behind us, we are ready to bring lots of fun and learning into the coming weeks. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath's Got Talent</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our rescheduled Talent Show will take place on Wednesday, and we are excited to see students showcase their many talents. We hope you are able to join us for either the 2:00 or 5:00pm performance. Students in Grade 1 - 3 are presenting with their class and some brave students from Grade 4-8 are sharing talents on their own. We can't wait!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Winter Olympics</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout February, we will also be launching our very own Bath Winter Olympics, inspired by the upcoming Winter Games. Students will have the chance to participate in a variety of outdoor and indoor events during recess and gym classes, including snowman building, bobsled races, curling, scooter hockey, and more. Each Colour House will represent a country, and students will earn points for their team by participating in and winning events. Our Opening Ceremonies will take place on Friday, February 6., and our Closing Ceremonies—combined with our next PRIDE Assembly —will happen on Friday, February 13 at 2:00 p.m., when we will celebrate students who demonstrate integrity.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Skating Rink</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are also hoping to make good use of our outdoor skating rink - we are so appreciative of our firefighters and community volunteers for making this happen. It hasn't been an easy winter so far!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ukuleles</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In music news, we are excited to share that School Council has purchased ten new ukuleles for students, and Bath Public School will also be receiving a new set of musical instruments through the Limestone Learning Foundation as part of the Sounds aBound program, supporting hands‑on music learning in alignment with the Ontario curriculum.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Black History Month</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February is Black History Month, an important time for students to learn about and honour the achievements, experiences, and lasting contributions of Black Canadians. This year’s theme, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations—From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries,”</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will guide learning across classrooms throughout the month.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to a wonderful month filled with school spirit, celebration, and meaningful learning. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Kindergarten is now open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Knights! More information can be found here: </span><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten</span></a></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour ouse shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 2 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Provincial Reports and COL due to office</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr. Boys Basketball Game vs. Southview at 4PM in our gym</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, February 3 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cornish Meeting 8:30</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11-11:30 Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Gym</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Game vs. Southview in our gym</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 4 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EA Meeting (8:30)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talent Show 2:00 & 5:00</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 5 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11 - 11:30 Senior Girls Basketball Practice - Gym</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, February 6 (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1 - Skating on school outdoor Rink 1:50 - 3:00</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jump rope club - gym 11:10 - 11:30</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Olympics Opening Ceremony 2:30</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up....</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 9 Staff Meeting</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 9 Gould Lake - Boutilier & Hay</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 10 Hay/DaCosta - Bath Library</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 10 Skating for K, 1, 1/2 & 2/3</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 11 Swim to Survive - Grade 3</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 12 Benest/Boutilier - Bath Library</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 12 Intermediate Ski Trip</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 13 Skating for 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 & 6,7,8</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 13 Pride Assembly & Olympics Closing Ceremony 2:00</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 13 Provincial Reports and COL go home</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 16 Family Day</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 18 Senior Boys & Senior Girls Basketball Tournaments at Queens</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 19 Grade 7&8 to Gould Lake</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 24 Sparrow - Bath Library</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 25 Swim to Survive - Grade 3</span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 27 Indigenous Student Leadership Team Field Trip</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 27 Skating for 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 & 6,7,8</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 4 Swim to Survive - Grade 3</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 10 Hay/Boutilier - Bath Library</span></li><li value="20" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 11 Skills Ontario Presentations</span></li><li value="21" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mar 12 - Benest/DaCosta - Bath Library</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is March 13th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/109ed47d-ecc5-49fe-9030-e9e6de565621?fingerprint=ppb20260115153227" alt="triboard poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/55086dc8-8534-43a0-a6c3-e89804b65b86?fingerprint=ppb20260129182040" alt="CNOY 26 Promo Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><img src="/images/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - January 26-30
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/16144808-2e20-4b30-a2c5-d51b1b9dea21?fingerprint=ppb20260124175011" alt="bird" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c48114cf-d880-4b72-ba2f-ba2a0cb5036d?fingerprint=ppb20260124175045" alt="Jan 25" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><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;">Dear Bath Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are looking forward to Literacy week this week, and hopefully a return to a more normal schedule! Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding as we navigate this difficult winter.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy Week - Jan 26-30</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, Jan 26th: Teacher SWAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, Jan 27th:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Dress as your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">favourite book character</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> OR dress as a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">rhyme with a friend </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(cat and hat; cool and tool)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, Jan 28: Wear the alphabet.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, Jan 29: Fort and Flashlights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will also be a week of book trivia created by our 7/8 classes.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dental Presentations </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many classes will participate in dental presentations on Monday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kinders, grade 1 and 2 - 11:40amGrade 3,4 and 5 - 12PM Grade 6,7 and 8 - 12:20pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If it's a snow day, the presentation will be rescheduled. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talent Show - Postponed until Wednesday Feb 4th!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Due to all of the snow days, the talent show has been postponed until Wednesday, February 4th. Hopefully we get at least a couple more regular days to rehearse. Next week, performers will be invited to rehearse during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On the 4th, we will have a show at 2:00 and at 5:00. All classes will be invited to watch the 2:00pm show.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 16th Skating Day has been rescheduled to February 27th from 11:00-1:00 for Grades 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking forward to another great week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/24388284-2c88-43b4-8237-fd65ea0478c2?fingerprint=ppb20260115151902" alt="literacy day" width="177" height="167" style="width:177px;height:167px;display:inline-block;float:left"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Literacy Day</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> takes place every </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 27th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since 1999, schools, libraries, literacy organizations and other community groups across the country have taken part in the initiative. ABC creates free learning and promotional resources for anyone that wants to get involved.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a29c78e3-c07c-4bac-bcfa-a0584891a43a?fingerprint=ppb20260115152210" alt="literacy statistics" width="244" height="302" style="width:244px;height:302px;display:inline-block;float:left"><img src="/images/235f9469-e6e4-4569-9582-298dafeb85e1?fingerprint=ppb20260115151920" alt="Literacy for families" width="241" height="304" style="width:241px;height:304px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Kindergarten is now open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Knights! More information can be found here: </span><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten</span></a></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour ouse shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, January 26 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11-11:30 - Senior Boys Basketball Practice – Gym </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dental Presentations (Starting at 11:40 in Kinder, then up to Grade 8) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy Week – Teacher Swap Reading </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, January 27 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talent Show Rehearsal 10:50 - 11:30</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gr 5/6 to Bath Library –11:30-1:00 </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Practice – Gym – 11-11:30 Nickel </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy Week – Book Character or Rhyme Costumes </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, January 28 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11-11:30 - Senior Boys Basketball Practice – Gym </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy Week – Wear the alphabet</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, January 29 (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Practice – Gym – 11-11:30 Nickel </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GYM Jump rope club 1:30-1:50 </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy Week – Forts and Flashlights </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Boys Basketball Game vs The Prince Charles @3:45 in the Bath Gym </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Game vs Fairfield @ Fairfield 3:45-5:00 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, January 30</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day - No school for students</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating Days...</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 10, 11-2 Kinders, and 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 13, 11-1 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 27, 11-1 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is March 13th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/109ed47d-ecc5-49fe-9030-e9e6de565621?fingerprint=ppb20260115153227" alt="triboard poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><img src="/images/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - January 19-23
<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/51f029d7-c6f8-45d8-903e-ac0170e06833?fingerprint=ppb20260114223227" alt="Talent show" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a7192d68-0972-465f-a51f-a51acc79e253?fingerprint=ppb20260115180724" alt="Jan" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Despite the inclement weather and interrupted schedule, it has been great to welcome students back and see so many smiling faces in the halls. Our first weeks back have been a positive, and we are proud of how well students have settled back into routines and learning. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our New Year’s Talent Show is scheduled for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 21st</strong></b><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;">Grades 1–3 classes will perform, and talented students from Grades 4–8 who auditioned will showcase their skills.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be two performances: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2:00 PM</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:00 PM</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and families are invited to attend.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bell Let's Talk Day</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 21st. This year, the theme is "taking a moment for mental health," focusing on prioritizing personal mental well-being and connecting with others to support their mental health. Key aspects of the theme include self-care moments, connection, and action. Students are encouraged to wear words on January 21st to symbolize the importance of speaking about mental health.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy Week - January 26-30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to Literacy week in classrooms we have some whole school activities planned:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy Week - Jan 26-30</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, Jan 26th: Teacher SWAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, Jan 27th:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Dress as your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">favourite book character</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> OR dress as a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">rhyme with a friend </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(cat and hat; cool and tool)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, Jan 28: Mystery Reader.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> This will be done in colour houses </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, Jan 29: Fort and Flashlights</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will also be book trivia throughout the week.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking forward to a great week ahead.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/24388284-2c88-43b4-8237-fd65ea0478c2?fingerprint=ppb20260115151902" alt="literacy day" width="177" height="167" style="width:177px;height:167px;display:inline-block;float:left"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Literacy Day</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> takes place every </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 27th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since 1999, schools, libraries, literacy organizations and other community groups across the country have taken part in the initiative. ABC creates free learning and promotional resources for anyone that wants to get involved.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a29c78e3-c07c-4bac-bcfa-a0584891a43a?fingerprint=ppb20260115152210" alt="literacy statistics" width="244" height="302" style="width:244px;height:302px;display:inline-block;float:left"><img src="/images/235f9469-e6e4-4569-9582-298dafeb85e1?fingerprint=ppb20260115151920" alt="Literacy for families" width="241" height="304" style="width:241px;height:304px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Kindergarten is now open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. We can't wait to meet our newest Knights! More information can be found here: </span><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten</span></a></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour ouse shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, January 19 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11-11:30 - Senior Boys Basketball Practice – Gym </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talent show rehersal 10:50</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, January 20 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Practice – Gym – 11-11:30 </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talent show rehersal 10:50</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NDSS to visit Grade 8s 11:30am </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Game in the Gym vs Southview – 3:30-5:00 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, January 21 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bell Let's talk day - Wear words </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11-11:30 - Senior Boys Basketball Practice – Gym </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talent Show 2:00pm & 5:00pm </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, January 22 (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GYM Jump rope club 1:30-1:50 </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Boys Basketball Game vs Southview @4PM </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, January 23 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up....</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 21 - Talent show 2:00 & 5:00</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 21 - Bell Let's Talk Day</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 25-31 Literacy Week</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 12 Intermediate Ski Trip</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13th - Term one report cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning go home</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 16 Family Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating Days...</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 10, 11-2 Kinders, and 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 13, 11-1 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is March 13th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/109ed47d-ecc5-49fe-9030-e9e6de565621?fingerprint=ppb20260115153227" alt="triboard poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><img src="/images/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h3><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - January 12-16
<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/826e8855-ca6f-4b4b-8bc7-83907527fd9d?fingerprint=ppb20260108235714" alt="winter scene" 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/1858e00e-be99-419b-a559-88ecf0cbdeaf?fingerprint=ppb20260108235729" alt="Jan pic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had an unexpected start to the new year with three snow days, but it feels great to be back in the swing of things!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With a lot of upcoming field trips planned, please make sure the check School-Day for online permission forms and payment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for ways to help your child set positive intentions for the year ahead? Here are a few reminders:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cell Phones:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students do an excellent job following school rules by keeping phones in backpacks unless invited to use them by their teacher (which rarely happens). However, we’ve noticed issues with phone use on the bus. Please consider having your child leave their phone at home unless absolutely necessary.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Energy Drinks:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> These drinks often contain high levels of caffeine and sugar, which can cause energy spikes followed by crashes—making it harder for students to focus and learn. We encourage families to keep energy drinks at home.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety Reminder for Pick-Up and Drop-Off</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please remember to exercise caution during pick-up and drop-off times in front of the school. When unloading or loading your child, stay alert for pedestrians—especially children who may cross unexpectedly—and watch for moving and parked vehicles. Avoid distractions such as mobile phones, and check the surrounding area carefully before pulling in or out. Thank you for helping us keep our school zone safe for all students, families, and staff.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Rink:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Due to recent warm weather, the rink was closed for a few days. Please check the posted sign for current conditions. When open, skating is available from dawn to dusk. CSA-approved helmets are required. While we have some helmets for students to borrow, we encourage families to send their own whenever possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the Date!</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our New Year’s Talent Show is scheduled for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 21st</strong></b><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;">Grades 1–3 classes will perform, and talented students from Grades 4–8 who auditioned will showcase their skills.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be two performances: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2:00 PM</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:00 PM</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and families are invited to attend.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking forward to a fantastic week ahead!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour ouse shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, January 12 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11-11:30 - Senior Boys Basketball Practice – Gym </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, January 13 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Benest/DaCosta –Bath Library </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talent Show rehearsal 10:50-11:30 </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating for Kinders, and Grades 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ from 11-2 </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Practice – Gym – 11-11:30 Nickel </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, January 14 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11-11:30 - Senior Boys Basketball Practice – Gym </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath SAC Meeting (6:30pm) </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, January 15 (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hay/Boutilier- Bath Library </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Practice – Gym – 11-11:30 Nickel </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talent Show rehearsal 10:50-11:30 </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GYM Jump rope club 1:30-1:50 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, January 16 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating for Grades 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 from 11am-1pm </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up....</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 21 - Talent show 2:00 & 5:00</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 21 - Bell Let's Talk Day</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 25-31 Literacy Week</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 12 Intermediate Ski Trip</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 16 Family Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating Days...</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 10, 11-2 Kinders, and 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 13, 11-1 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is January 14th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Choices at 7</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in Grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their Grade 8 year. The Choices at 7 programs that are offered include: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ATLAS</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Applying Technology for Learning, Aptitude, and Success) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Challenge</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Gifted and Academic Enrichment Program) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LEAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Limestone Education through the Arts Program) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Extended French Immersion Program</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (for students entering Grade 7 only)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested in finding out more about these programs, you are invited to attend the information nights that are being held at each site (dates and times are listed below). For detailed information about any of the Choices at 7 programs, please visit the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395975305%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2V4jJLa3Q8GP4dOoNcku2eCBE1vdzhp9imnCJpW0rZ0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application Process:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The application form for the ATLAS Program, the Challenge Program, LEAP, and Extended French Immersion for September 2025 will be open from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Application information and links will be available on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395986251%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6ryzXHWd8GKhgilHIRfqdXOdm4jCXeg4AtxSY65ZlSY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 Information Nights:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Calvin Park Public School - ATLAS, Challenge, LEAP and CORE Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough Public School - Challenge Program Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School - Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith Public School - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.</span><br><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module Vanier - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module L’Acadie - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4e27148e-c78a-4a34-bd0c-da4d88fc0b30?fingerprint=ppb20251217013727" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" 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/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - January 5-9
<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2573da25-9498-43be-9fba-b5a80c557f9e?fingerprint=ppb20260104141901" alt="new years" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/a2f60384-adf9-4ce2-84e8-571f46fc5bf7?fingerprint=ppb20260104141223" alt="rink" width="256" height="256" style="width:256px;height:256px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope you enjoyed a restful holiday and are excited to welcome all our students back tomorrow! January is always an energizing time for learning as we build on the progress made during Term 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A heartfelt thank you to our parent, community, and firefighter volunteers for bringing our beautiful rink to life for the winter season. The rink will be open from dawn to dusk when conditions allow, and we’re thrilled to create opportunities during the school day for students and classes to enjoy it. Please remember that</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> CSA-approved helmets are required</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. While we have some helmets available for students to borrow, we encourage families to send their own on skating days whenever possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking ahead, our New Year's Talent Show is scheduled for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 21st</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Grade 1–3 classes will perform, and talented students from Grades 4–8 who auditioned will showcase their skills. Over the next few weeks, performers will be invited to rehearse during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re looking forward to a fantastic start to the new year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour ouse shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, January 5 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sr Girls Basketball 1</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> recess </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, January 6 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Practice 11-11:30 </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talent Show Practice – Intermediate French Room 10:50 – 11:30</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, January 7 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, January 8 (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GYM Jump rope club 1:30-1:50 </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Practice 11-11:30</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talent Show Practice – Intermediate French Room 10:50 – 11:30</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, January 9 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Number Day – Wear the number 2026 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating Days...</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 13, 11-2 Kinders, and 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 16, 11-1 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 10, 11-2 Kinders, and 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 13, 11-1 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is January 14th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Choices at 7</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in Grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their Grade 8 year. The Choices at 7 programs that are offered include: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ATLAS</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Applying Technology for Learning, Aptitude, and Success) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Challenge</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Gifted and Academic Enrichment Program) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LEAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Limestone Education through the Arts Program) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Extended French Immersion Program</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (for students entering Grade 7 only)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested in finding out more about these programs, you are invited to attend the information nights that are being held at each site (dates and times are listed below). For detailed information about any of the Choices at 7 programs, please visit the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395975305%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2V4jJLa3Q8GP4dOoNcku2eCBE1vdzhp9imnCJpW0rZ0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application Process:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The application form for the ATLAS Program, the Challenge Program, LEAP, and Extended French Immersion for September 2025 will be open from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Application information and links will be available on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395986251%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6ryzXHWd8GKhgilHIRfqdXOdm4jCXeg4AtxSY65ZlSY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 Information Nights:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Calvin Park Public School - ATLAS, Challenge, LEAP and CORE Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough Public School - Challenge Program Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School - Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith Public School - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.</span><br><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module Vanier - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module L’Acadie - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a9ec9d69-2f3c-4267-a860-e90e16cc0736?fingerprint=ppb20251217014559" alt="hive" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether parents want to add creativity to their kid's winter break or have some free time to prepare for the holidays (or unwind thereafter), families can join one or all three of the upcoming WINTER BREAK STEAM CAMPS,at THE HIVE with new projects offered each day of each camp & all materials included. Priority registration will go to Bath Public School all this week (Nov.17 - Nov. 21) (Please be sure to write, 'BPS' in front of your name when registering to ensure your priority registration) . Camp fees are $65 per day per student and run daily from: 10:00AM - 2:30PM each day of camp. Sibling registrations will also receive a discounted rate of 10% for the second enrolled child, (rebated upon the first day of camp). Registration is online @</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthehivebath.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C42c6f023c36948190b0c08de25364a37%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638989112334167727%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=teRxZKFIQmcJ4Qgbr4e4GAro7GurXWzIc4g45QiCsV0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: http://thehivebath.com/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">thehivebath.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These camps are ideal for kids aged 5 - 12 years with projects adaptable for participants to take the lead and create their projects in the direction preferred most. With gentle, encouraging guidance in a fun, uplifting atmosphere, projects are art-full, creative, colourful, tactile, engaging & full of fun surprises. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All materials are included so kids just need to bring their:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Labeled water bottle, 2x snack & Packed lunch daily.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">REGISTER your preferred camp dates ONLINE </span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">@hehivebath.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4e27148e-c78a-4a34-bd0c-da4d88fc0b30?fingerprint=ppb20251217013727" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" 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/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - December 15-19
<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/060c247a-fa92-4134-9e25-8cc809607203?fingerprint=ppb20251217013037" alt="Snowflakes" 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/a88a7234-0de0-453f-a0b8-51d9d4f835f8?fingerprint=ppb20251217014559" alt="Dec5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/ae17aff2-5e7d-452f-af89-1dfe3100d529?fingerprint=ppb20251217014623" alt="Snowflakes" width="279" height="224" style="width:279px;height:224px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a Week at Bath! - This week has been full of excitement! We celebrated the 67th day of school as part of the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6-7 craze</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, enjoyed a snow day, hosted a Kindergarten Open House, welcomed families to our Hot Chocolate Festival and had a Holiday Shop at Candy Cane Lane. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Cane Lane will continue on Monday for anyone who hasn't been able to go yet.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A heartfelt thank you to all our teachers and students for planning and preparing these wonderful events, and to our Kindergarten families who were able to make it on Friday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking ahead, we’re thrilled to showcase our students in the New Year Talent Show on January 21st. Grade 1–3 classes will perform, and talented Grade 4–8 students have auditioned to share their skills.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Need a last-minute gift idea? With plenty of skating planned this winter—and an outdoor community rink coming to our site—we encourage families to consider CSA-approved helmets and skates for safe fun.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to many of you who supported this year's McMillan's Fundraiser. Pick-up will be Tuesday, December 16th from 5-7</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that school will be closed from December 20 to January 5 for the winter break. We wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day—or simply a joyful time with loved ones.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re excited for this week and the amazing year ahead!</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chrome for the Holidays</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Due to Wednesday's snow day our Chrome for the Holidays event has been postponed until Wednesday, December 17th. We’re excited to run this fundraiser to help purchase additional Chromebooks for our school! </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Wednesday, December 17</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Movie:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Arthur’s Christmas</em></i></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Who:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students in Grades K–5</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cost:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> $10 (includes a hot dog, chips, and a drink)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are invited to wear their pajamas, bring blankets and stuffies, and enjoy a cozy movie afternoon. Please sign up and pay through </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> if you would like your child to attend.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gould Lake Summer Programs</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Gould Lake Outdoor Education Summer programs is now open. See below for more information about the programs that are offered. Staff from Gould Lake are coming to our Grade 6, 7 & 8 classrooms on Monday to share more information.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking forward to another great week ahead!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a26cdff5-0541-463d-a222-13bcbfd7ad21?fingerprint=ppb20251217014516" alt="Gould Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 Programs</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in Grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their Grade 8 year. The Choices at 7 programs that are offered include: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ATLAS</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Applying Technology for Learning, Aptitude, and Success) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Challenge</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Gifted and Academic Enrichment Program) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LEAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Limestone Education through the Arts Program) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Extended French Immersion Program</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (for students entering Grade 7 only)</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families that are interested in finding out more about these programs, are invited to attend the information nights that are being held at each site (dates and times are listed below). For detailed information about any of the Choices at 7 programs, please visit the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395975305%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2V4jJLa3Q8GP4dOoNcku2eCBE1vdzhp9imnCJpW0rZ0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application Process:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The application form for the ATLAS Program, the Challenge Program, LEAP, and Extended French Immersion for September 2025 will be open from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Application information and links will be available on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395986251%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6ryzXHWd8GKhgilHIRfqdXOdm4jCXeg4AtxSY65ZlSY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 Information Nights:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Calvin Park Public School - ATLAS, Challenge, LEAP and CORE Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough Public School - Challenge Program Choices at 7 Program Information Night</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;">Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School - Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith Public School - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.</span><br></li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module Vanier - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li></ul></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module L’Acadie - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour ouse shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, December 15 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Red, White or Green Day </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Colour House Tree Decorating - last block</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Boys Basketball Tryout 11:---11:30</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 16 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gr 5/6 to Bath Library –11:30-1:00 </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Festive Hair/Hat Day </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Girls Basketball Tryout – Gym – 11-11:30 </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GYM Jump rope club 1:30-1:50 </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">McMillan's Order Pick-up 5-7</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 17 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chrome for the Holidays 3:30-5:30 </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Festive Sock/Sweater Day </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 18 (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sparkle/Glitter Day </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volleyball Game - Gr. 8 Volleyball Team Players vs Staff at 1st recess in Gym </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GYM Jump rope club 1:30-1:50 </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team Field Trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 19 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Festive PJ Day </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating Days...</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 13, 11-2 Kinders, and 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 16, 11-1 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 10, 11-2 Kinders, and 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 13, 11-1 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is January 14th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Choices at 7</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in Grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their Grade 8 year. The Choices at 7 programs that are offered include: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ATLAS</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Applying Technology for Learning, Aptitude, and Success) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Challenge</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Gifted and Academic Enrichment Program) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LEAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Limestone Education through the Arts Program) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Extended French Immersion Program</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (for students entering Grade 7 only)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested in finding out more about these programs, you are invited to attend the information nights that are being held at each site (dates and times are listed below). For detailed information about any of the Choices at 7 programs, please visit the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395975305%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2V4jJLa3Q8GP4dOoNcku2eCBE1vdzhp9imnCJpW0rZ0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application Process:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The application form for the ATLAS Program, the Challenge Program, LEAP, and Extended French Immersion for September 2025 will be open from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Application information and links will be available on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395986251%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6ryzXHWd8GKhgilHIRfqdXOdm4jCXeg4AtxSY65ZlSY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 Information Nights:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Calvin Park Public School - ATLAS, Challenge, LEAP and CORE Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough Public School - Challenge Program Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School - Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith Public School - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.</span><br><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module Vanier - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module L’Acadie - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a9ec9d69-2f3c-4267-a860-e90e16cc0736?fingerprint=ppb20251217014559" alt="hive" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether parents want to add creativity to their kid's winter break or have some free time to prepare for the holidays (or unwind thereafter), families can join one or all three of the upcoming WINTER BREAK STEAM CAMPS,at THE HIVE with new projects offered each day of each camp & all materials included. Priority registration will go to Bath Public School all this week (Nov.17 - Nov. 21) (Please be sure to write, 'BPS' in front of your name when registering to ensure your priority registration) . Camp fees are $65 per day per student and run daily from: 10:00AM - 2:30PM each day of camp. Sibling registrations will also receive a discounted rate of 10% for the second enrolled child, (rebated upon the first day of camp). Registration is online @</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthehivebath.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C42c6f023c36948190b0c08de25364a37%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638989112334167727%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=teRxZKFIQmcJ4Qgbr4e4GAro7GurXWzIc4g45QiCsV0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: http://thehivebath.com/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">thehivebath.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These camps are ideal for kids aged 5 - 12 years with projects adaptable for participants to take the lead and create their projects in the direction preferred most. With gentle, encouraging guidance in a fun, uplifting atmosphere, projects are art-full, creative, colourful, tactile, engaging & full of fun surprises. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All materials are included so kids just need to bring their:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Labeled water bottle, 2x snack & Packed lunch daily.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">REGISTER your preferred camp dates ONLINE </span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">@hehivebath.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4e27148e-c78a-4a34-bd0c-da4d88fc0b30?fingerprint=ppb20251217013727" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" 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/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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Knights News - December 8-12
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a016e1d8-eccd-46e5-b39f-a04280f33870?fingerprint=ppb20251217014502" alt="snowy" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/86787815-d8e9-47dc-9a9c-663f9b5a4080?fingerprint=ppb20251217014234" alt="december2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/470ee854-8657-4608-b675-839ffd630e2e?fingerprint=ppb20251217013647" alt="santa" width="229" height="306" style="width:229px;height:306px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for an amazing week! We’re down to just 10 school days before the holiday break.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, Bath Pride was on full display! Our classes showed outstanding sportsmanship, effort, and respect during volleyball tournaments, community outings, and while welcoming visiting guests.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who joined the Jingle Bell Walk on Friday! It was wonderful to come together as a community and support the Lions Food Bank. If you didn’t get a chance to send in food last week, there’s still time—donations will continue to be collected on Monday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> We have much more to look forward to in the weeks to come including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Cane Lane</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Door Decorating</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spirit Days</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pride Assembly</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1st Annual Kindergarten Open House & Hot Chocolate Festival</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten families are invited for and afternoon of crafting, hot chocolate and class concert on December 12th between 2-3. Details will be sent home by Kindergarten classroom teams.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Grad fundraiser Dance Party Cancelled</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Unfortunately, the Christmas dance on Saturday has been cancelled due to not enough interest - just a busy time of year. Thank you to our parent volunteers who tried to organize this event for our Grads.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/7dd32edb-a7de-4dd5-bffd-937dc8afebc8?fingerprint=ppb20251217014153" alt="Candy Cane Lane" width="222" height="222" style="width:222px;height:222px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Cane Lane is almost here!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Friday, December 12th students can bring money to shop at Candy Cane Lane. Starting with our Kindergarten classes and working up, students will be invited to purchase items from $2 - $10 for loved ones and have them gift wrapped at school. Students without money will be able to shop at the end so that every child can take something home. Thank you for supporting this fun fundraiser that will go toward Grade 8 Grad festivities.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chrome for the Holidays</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re excited to announce a special fundraiser to help purchase additional Chromebooks for our school! Join us for an </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">after-school movie in the gym</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Wednesday, December 10</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Movie:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Arthur’s Christmas</em></i></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Who:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students in Grades K–5</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cost:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> $10 (includes a hot dog, chips, and a drink)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are invited to wear their pajamas, bring blankets and stuffies, and enjoy a cozy movie afternoon. Please sign up and pay through </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> if you would like your child to attend.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/514fecea-a4a3-4851-8999-338ad5b191b2?fingerprint=ppb20251217013738" alt="EQAO" width="129" height="72" style="width:129px;height:72px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO results have now been released. While this test is only one measure, it reinforces what we already know—Bath PS is an incredible school. These results demonstrate the hard work of both teachers and students. Results can be searched by school at </span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.eqao.com</span></a></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gould Lake Summer Programs</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Gould Lake Outdoor Education Summer programs will start on December 8th. See below for more information about the programs that are offered. Staff from Gould Lake are coming to our Grade 6, 7 & 8 classrooms on Monday to share more information.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking forward to another great week ahead!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jean Paquin - Principal & Kevin Collins - Vice Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:paquinj@limestone.on.ca" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paquinj@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ; </span><a href="https://collinsk@limestone.on.ca/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">collinsk@limestone.on.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a26cdff5-0541-463d-a222-13bcbfd7ad21?fingerprint=ppb20251217014516" alt="Gould Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 Programs</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in Grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their Grade 8 year. The Choices at 7 programs that are offered include: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ATLAS</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Applying Technology for Learning, Aptitude, and Success) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Challenge</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Gifted and Academic Enrichment Program) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LEAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Limestone Education through the Arts Program) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Extended French Immersion Program</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (for students entering Grade 7 only)</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families that are interested in finding out more about these programs, are invited to attend the information nights that are being held at each site (dates and times are listed below). For detailed information about any of the Choices at 7 programs, please visit the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395975305%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2V4jJLa3Q8GP4dOoNcku2eCBE1vdzhp9imnCJpW0rZ0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application Process:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The application form for the ATLAS Program, the Challenge Program, LEAP, and Extended French Immersion for September 2025 will be open from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Application information and links will be available on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395986251%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6ryzXHWd8GKhgilHIRfqdXOdm4jCXeg4AtxSY65ZlSY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 Information Nights:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Calvin Park Public School - ATLAS, Challenge, LEAP and CORE Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough Public School - Challenge Program Choices at 7 Program Information Night</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;">Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School - Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith Public School - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.</span><br></li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module Vanier - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li></ul></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module L’Acadie - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/afdec79e-7256-4382-ba33-72452d96ee01?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="logo" width="101" height="101" style="width:101px;height:101px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath Spirit Wear</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to buy Bath spirit wear? T-shirts, sweatshirts, colour ouse shirts and other swag is available on the online store. Order now to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/bathps/</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/c4c8f74c-f23b-48bd-b67f-2ca234aa9c44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="week ahead" width="175" height="175" style="width:175px;height:175px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week...</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, December 8 (Day 1)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9 (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Benest/DaCosta –Bath Library </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Loyalist Fire Fighters are visiting the McMurter/Butler class to receive our angel tree gifts. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 10 (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chrome for the Holidays 3:30-5:30 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11 (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hay/Boutilier - Bath Library </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, December 12 (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Open House (2-3pm) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candy Cane Lane Shopping Extravaganza! </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up....</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christmas Dance Party (see information below) </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating Days...</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 13, 11-2 Kinders, and 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jan 16, 11-1 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 10, 11-2 Kinders, and 1, 1/2,2 and 2/3, ¾ </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb 13, 11-1 4/5, 4/5, 5/6 and 6,7, 8 </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/47595f5e-77fe-4b9e-b339-6410b2af26b1?fingerprint=ppb20251217013647" alt="dance cancelled" 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"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online. </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></a></h2></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning block</span></a></h2></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:10 to 10:50 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:50 to 11:30 a.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block </span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:50 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:50 to 3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></a></h2></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></a></h2></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></a></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/2b061fdc-99ce-491d-b5dc-6db326a7e36f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="development" width="453" height="236" style="width:453px;height:236px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health</em></i></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Fb76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071%252FForm-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269894059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5HLfSENPJ%252BbQSdaQ63UN%252FwrANWjHG925qEp1I32LNmI%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.limestone.on.ca%252Fdocuments%252Faf26a5ef-1a97-4814-ab57-f365e0d6b6bb%252FForm-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%2540limestone.on.ca%7Cd8e986523c2748085d7c08ddeecf4b2d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638929296269902945%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G0ac7QdQcYMmDwk3auq%252B4YrZTL0Z6OSMABGZkkoYA%252BM%253D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the schoo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">l.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="326" height="466" style="width:326px;height:466px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/31c66f06-c2c7-4ef1-8d8d-2e2e7505b3ff?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="stay informed" width="173" height="173" style="width:173px;height:173px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information Sharing</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each Sunday, Bath P.S. will send home a link to this weekly newsletter (Knights News) including information about the week ahead along with other information about upcoming events, our School Council, volunteer opportunities and more. However, LDSB also has a range of other communication tools to help you stay informed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To help users become more familiar with these new tools, please refer to these user guides:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a SchoolMessenger App account</span></a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/07694697-349d-51ff-a42c-a05550bd4f28/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20for%20setting%20up%20a%20School%20Messenger%20App%20Account.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, review your contact information and communication preferences, join teacher-instant messaging groups, and view all your alerts and messages in one place. -Video Tutorial</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2bd745c8-1a32-525b-80cd-cd974c6f6058/Using%20the%20SchoolMessenger%20App%20for%20SafeArrival.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report a student absence:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> set up your account, report and explain student absences in advance. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/48bbc50b-373e-5019-ae1d-7a37c047b5a4/Parent%20%2526%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Communicate%20broadcast%20tool.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217013700" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Communicate broadcast tool:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> choose how you will receive alerts including how to opt-in for text messaging. - Video tutorial</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/56167561-f5db-5914-b801-10584900d3ea/Parent%20?fingerprint=20260601T0545Z&%20Guardian%20Guide%20re%20Board%20mobile%20app.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the Board mobile app:</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> how to choose your schools, see your messages and report and review student absences. - Video tutorial</span></li></ul><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/321bfdb0-7b47-449b-860d-9689704f8a34?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" alt="insurance" width="135" height="153" style="width:135px;height:153px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Accident Insurance</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Act</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at </span><a href="https://insuremykids.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.insuremykids.com.</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><img src="/images/8da2fba9-5e33-4313-86f2-2822afc47153?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" alt="SAC" width="194" height="178" style="width:194px;height:178px;display:inline-block"></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bath School Advisory Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our fabulous parent council is looking for new members! If you would like to be a part of this great team, please come to our next meeting date is January 14th at 6:30. We are looking forward to meeting in the library. Please let us know if you can make it and if you will require childcare. We are pleased to be able to provide it during the meeting for those who require it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Trips and Volunteers</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening completed, beforehand.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to OPP Criminal Background Checks</span></a></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/304d9c00-8dec-4ea7-8b9f-bc3b1b4b7f74?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="self identify" width="194" height="157" style="width:194px;height:157px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Student Leadership Team</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Liv Rondeau and Rae McDonald will be coming to work with the Indigenous Student Leadership Team (Gr. 3-8) on the following dates from 9:30 - 11:30: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 26th, October 30th, November 28th, December 19th, January 27, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 28th, June 19th </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They will be working on a mural to showcase the importance of reconciliation and indigenous ways of knowing, as well year-long land-based programing. If we have missed anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous and would like to be a part of this group, please let us know.</span></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities for Students and Families</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Choices at 7</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in Grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their Grade 8 year. The Choices at 7 programs that are offered include: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ATLAS</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Applying Technology for Learning, Aptitude, and Success) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Challenge</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Gifted and Academic Enrichment Program) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LEAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Limestone Education through the Arts Program) </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Extended French Immersion Program</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (for students entering Grade 7 only)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested in finding out more about these programs, you are invited to attend the information nights that are being held at each site (dates and times are listed below). For detailed information about any of the Choices at 7 programs, please visit the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395975305%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2V4jJLa3Q8GP4dOoNcku2eCBE1vdzhp9imnCJpW0rZ0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application Process:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The application form for the ATLAS Program, the Challenge Program, LEAP, and Extended French Immersion for September 2025 will be open from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Application information and links will be available on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fchoices_at_7&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc13cb70668f54245fe1308de26dc3378%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638990924395986251%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6ryzXHWd8GKhgilHIRfqdXOdm4jCXeg4AtxSY65ZlSY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Choices at 7 Information Nights:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Calvin Park Public School - ATLAS, Challenge, LEAP and CORE Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough Public School - Challenge Program Choices at 7 Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School - Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harrowsmith Public School - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.</span><br><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module Vanier - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span><br></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Module L’Acadie - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</strong></b></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a9ec9d69-2f3c-4267-a860-e90e16cc0736?fingerprint=ppb20251217014559" alt="hive" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether parents want to add creativity to their kid's winter break or have some free time to prepare for the holidays (or unwind thereafter), families can join one or all three of the upcoming WINTER BREAK STEAM CAMPS,at THE HIVE with new projects offered each day of each camp & all materials included. Priority registration will go to Bath Public School all this week (Nov.17 - Nov. 21) (Please be sure to write, 'BPS' in front of your name when registering to ensure your priority registration) . Camp fees are $65 per day per student and run daily from: 10:00AM - 2:30PM each day of camp. Sibling registrations will also receive a discounted rate of 10% for the second enrolled child, (rebated upon the first day of camp). Registration is online @</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthehivebath.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpaquinj%40limestone.on.ca%7C42c6f023c36948190b0c08de25364a37%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638989112334167727%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=teRxZKFIQmcJ4Qgbr4e4GAro7GurXWzIc4g45QiCsV0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: http://thehivebath.com/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">thehivebath.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These camps are ideal for kids aged 5 - 12 years with projects adaptable for participants to take the lead and create their projects in the direction preferred most. With gentle, encouraging guidance in a fun, uplifting atmosphere, projects are art-full, creative, colourful, tactile, engaging & full of fun surprises. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All materials are included so kids just need to bring their:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Labeled water bottle, 2x snack & Packed lunch daily.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">REGISTER your preferred camp dates ONLINE </span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">@hehivebath.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4e27148e-c78a-4a34-bd0c-da4d88fc0b30?fingerprint=ppb20251217013727" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" 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/53dd6935-3eea-4ec1-94ef-db034709405c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013751" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><hr></a><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"></a><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/833fbc0c-b7a4-45ec-8f12-c8940eb134c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014220" alt="Getting to school Elementary 1 " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6633642d-5a23-401f-97e7-60e6265a046c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" alt="Immunization" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1cc9f23c-3196-5454-9c6a-e77a276bf992?fingerprint=ppb20251217013244" alt="" width="138" height="138" style="width:138px;height:138px;display:inline-block;float:left"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mabel's Labels</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep track of your child's idems and generate funds for our school? Click on the link below to order Mabel's Lables. Simply order their personalized labels online and our school receives 20% back on every purchase! Orders are shipped out directly to parents FREE.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b286f597-ecb0-4130-9656-2545d5f87622?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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