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SHS vs OPP Charity Hockey Game
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Saturday May 9</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sydenham High School faced off against Frontenac OPP in a charity hockey game with proceeds going to AMHS-KFLA.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was an exciting fast paced, penalty free hockey game ending with SHS edging out Frontenac OPP 7-6.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success, special thanks to Jay Dearborn for attending for our ceremonial puck drop.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were able to raise $809.05 for AMHS-KFLA.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d8df6b0c-ed83-4f91-8a3e-4c1608d7f05d?fingerprint=ppb20260511134246" alt="20260509 162151(0)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/10962ad0-6d28-4519-85ae-037a8f2ce428?fingerprint=ppb20260511134354" alt="1000001010" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9d81da57-8a24-47e4-ab78-0ad2b84542ae?fingerprint=ppb20260511134421" alt="20260509 161956" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dab1fe9e-8703-4a91-9976-787a5dac9676?fingerprint=ppb20260511134448" alt="20260509 152421" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8e49346e-6831-4ed2-8212-310f97874970?fingerprint=ppb20260511134503" alt="20260509 152245" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-05-11 13:45:27.962 +0000 UTC
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SHS - May Newsletter
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Sydenham High School</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Midterm Report Cards</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April has been a busy month and as we move into May, we pass the halfway point of the semester. Midterm report cards were distributed this past Friday during period 1. If you have questions about your student's achievement, please reach out first to their classroom teacher. The schedule for June exams will be coming out shortly. Please ensure your student is available within the exam window (Grade 12: June 16 - 17; Grade 9 - 12: June 18 to 24th). </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS Spring Play - May 6, 7, 8</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited for the premier of our SHS spring play next week, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Day the Internet Died. </em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tickets are now available on School Day and on Ticket Scene! We have three evening shows on May 6, 7 and 8 at 7:00pm in the drama room. All ages are welcome. The show is approximately 80 minutes and there will be an intermission. See more information below on the story line, it will prove to be a fun, engaging show for all! </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS Bingo - Thank you! </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to all our supporters who attended our first SHS Bingo on April 22nd. We had a great turnout for a delicious meal and socializing with our community. We plan to run another Bingo in the fall, with proceeds going to enhance learning experiences for students at SHS. Thank you also to several local businesses for donating prizes to raise money for our K4Paws service dog: Deep Rooted Massage, Hartington Equipment, Sydenham Pet and Farm Supply, and SHS Staff. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yearbooks</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS 2025-2026 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $40. You can order online through school day </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.school-day.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cslatem%40limestone.on.ca%7C09900a9bd4e04580ae2b08dea726b057%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131981764720911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=reW4yIHeS2nLhtwxyHYCOzlCZQ3lvNYe%2FuUKNBpTr%2BA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="https://www.school-day.com/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.school-day.com/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Order deadline is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The yearbooks will be distributed in September 2026. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Relay for Life</strong></b></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On </span><u><i><em class="editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27th, 2026</em></i></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, our school will be participating in Relay for Life to support cancer research. Students can sign up (individually or as teams) and begin fundraising now until the week prior to the event. Our goal is to raise $15,000 and we are already on our way with a current total of $1000. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Signup using website: </span><a href="https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR?fr_id=30878&pg=entry&s_locale=en_CA&utm_source=relayforlifeca-vanityurl&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=brand&utm_content=vanityURL&ccs_id=21024&ccs_campaign=relayforlifeFY2027&s_src=relayforlifeca-vanityurl_referral_relayforlifeFY2027&s_subsrc=brand_vanityURL" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.relayforlife.ca/sydenham</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We also welcome cancer survivors to walk the ceremonial lap and community volunteers interested in supporting the event. Please reach out to Mrs. Slate (</span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">slatem@limestone.on.ca</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) if you know someone who would like to participate. </span></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c10c218e-adfb-4e40-b549-aa6f95a12e38?fingerprint=ppb20260501192050" alt="Relay for Life" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Syd"s Cafe</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our tradition of Syd's Cafe continues this spring with a show to highlight our SHS students. Please save the date of May 21st and be ready to listen to amazing performances with a Canadian theme! We hope to see you there! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Day the Internet Died</span></h2><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In a world that is so dependent on the internet for shopping, mailing, and posting pictures of cute cats, how will society function without the internet? Not well as it turns out. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Day the Internet Died</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> hilariously explores how inept we are at dating, research, and basic human interactions when we don't have a screen to look at.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tickets for the SHS spring play, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Day the Internet Died</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, are now available on School Day and on Ticket Scene! We have three evening shows on May 6, 7 and 8 at 7:00pm in the drama room. All ages are welcome. The show is approximately 80 minutes and there will be an intermission.</span></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/aed4c43d-8eb6-4b5d-8428-87cd5e919a60?fingerprint=ppb20260420132009" alt="The Day the Internet Died Poster" width="307" height="433" style="width:307px;height:433px;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer School Information 2026</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="b8029f12-b660-4407-ab77-e50e18f0cc3d"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click on the link above to check out summer school information. Any questions should be directed to our guidance team.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</strong></b></h2><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - 8 - School Play - 7 PM </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9 - Charity Hockey Game 3 PM</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 14 - Grade 8 Open House</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 - Victoria Day</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 19 - Anatomy Field Trip to Queen's</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 - Syd's Cafe</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25 - EOSSAA Rugby Tournament</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25 - Queens University Simulation Lab Experience</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25 - SHSM Welding Training</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 26 - Grade 10 History Trip to Ottawa</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27 - Relay for Life </span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day</span></li></ul></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 1 -</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council - 7 PM </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4 - Grad Breakfast</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Athletic Banquet</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16, 17 - Grade 12 Exams</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18 - 24 - Grade 9 - 12 Exams</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - GRADUATION 2 PM</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26 - PA DAY </span></li></ul></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a149375d-9ac0-49e2-86e0-cb94caf03ccb?fingerprint=ppb20260501015854" alt="SHS Hockey Flyer" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/014dd19e-d451-4102-b190-e145d2dcded6?fingerprint=ppb20260501014715" alt="June Grad 2026" 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/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"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking ahead... 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b></h2><hr><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 7.6219%;"><col style="width: 6.7736%;"><col style="width: 7.728%;"><col style="width: 13.8786%;"><col style="width: 9.2126%;"><col style="width: 9.1066%;"><col style="width: 7.1978%;"><col style="width: 38.4809%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pd 1</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Break</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pd 2</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch (50 mins)</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pd 3</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Break</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pd 4</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">End of day</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:20</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:35</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:45</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:00</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:50</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13:05</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13:15</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">14:30</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Next year, our daily schedule will be changing to the following balanced day with two classes in the morning, a lunch break, and two classes in the afternoon. Our afternoon classes will still rotate every other week (Week A: 1234 and Week B: 1243). </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, the new school year calendar was released for next year and we will be starting back at school on Sept. 2, 2026. See full calendar below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8c1b22eb-fd30-4d25-9b34-861e3b2b0070?fingerprint=ppb20260501014724" alt="School Year Calendar 2026 2027" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Protocol</span></h2><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS is committed to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, and supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training. Our point of contact is Ms. Ash Ward, Vice Principal.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Concussion Policy/Concussion Code of Conduct </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is here as well to ensure we work together to support our students if a concussion is suspected or diagnosed. </span></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d2d534f2-a37f-4106-a903-2977022c738c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="thumb cef5db28763b3ff1d271b5f827629038" width="459" height="534" style="width:459px;height:534px;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><figure><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/sydenhamhighschool/" target="_blank" title="Spirit Wear"><img src="/images/93a00b71-9d11-44c1-88dc-c7bfba2579cd?fingerprint=ppb20251217014357" alt="Spirit Wear" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/a25e9f58-b0ae-4c6a-9c8e-96863f2e3e0a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014516" alt="New Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2026-05-04 01:47:58.45 +0000 UTC
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Graduates - Save The Date!
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2026-04-28 18:27:39.76 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Sydenham High School, home of the Golden Eagles! Sydenham offers a wide variety of learning opportunities for all students, through a safe and caring learning environment. The school places a strong emphasis on student success through a variety of pathways (world of work, apprenticeship, college, university), as well as focusing on building character in all students. We offer Alternative Education, Co-Operative Education, Dual Credits, Focus Programs, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs and Specialist High Skills Major. There are many extra-curricular activities available to students.
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<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is Seeking Expression of Interest</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is seeking expressions of interest from </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">individuals</span></a><a href="#_msocom_1" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[EL1]</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> interested in joining the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in support of the ongoing Student Census 2025 project.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group is to provide advice, perspectives, and recommendations related to the design of data collection methods, analysis, and the representation of results for LDSB’s Student Census. TAG plays a critical role in ensuring that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the interpretation of data, helping to minimize bias and strengthen the relevance and integrity of findings.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are seeking expressions of interest for the committee for the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 2026 to August 2028</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> term. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We welcome expressions of interest from all members of the Limestone community, including those who can help us fill the following vacancies:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One to two parents of a Limestone student(s) who is not an employee of the LDSB</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Limestone school administrator</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One or more Limestone secondary students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One community partner member who works alongside LDSB</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Experience in data collection, analysis, and/or reporting of identity‑based data is encouraged; however, individuals with a broad range of research or analysis backgrounds and/or lived experiences are encouraged to apply. In general, members of the TAG will be able to offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experiences including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, geographical diversity (e.g., urban, rural), and/or Poverty/Classism. An understanding of the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fdocument%2Fdata-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520Data%2520Standards%2520for%2520the%2Cdisparities%2520within%2520the%2520public%2520sector.&data=05%7C02%7Cclostlamberte%40limestone.on.ca%7C5bee4cf7e4cc40dd54f508dc81a8bca0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638527810266554766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D0CCxdENPrqOG4zXI7WOtSL%2Bog%2FNwCUoOTpuPM5OkRQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.ontario.ca/document/data-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism#:~:text=The%20Data%20Standards%20for%20the,disparities%20within%20the%20public%20sector.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anti-Racism Data Standards</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is an asset.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members of the Technical Advisory Group contribute to meaningful, community‑informed research and participate in collaborative discussions that shape how Student Census data are understood and communicated.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that all members of the TAG are expected to complete the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> training as a condition of their membership. This online course takes about 7 hours to complete, and costs are covered by the LDSB.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to express interest:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individuals interested in joining TAG are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining relevant experience, perspectives, and interest in the work. Submissions will be reviewed to ensure a balance of skills, expertise, and lived experience.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Before expressing your interest, please review our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census_technical_advisory_group" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Terms of Reference.</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can submit online </span><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpUTVUJxSKlEvHFJaE4SO3ZUQjNGT083WkdNNFJNUksySk5FTjBZMVMzMi4u" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or submit a paper copy, which are available at the board office (220 Portsmouth Ave) </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">by 11:59 pm on Friday June 12, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions and make recommendations in the design of methods for secondary data analysis (e.g., determining disparities and disproportionalities among student outcomes based on identity) and representation of results (e.g., specifically how the information is reported and shared). Most importantly, the purpose of the TAG is to ensure that multiple perspectives are applied to the analysis of </span><a href="/cms/one.aspx" target="_blank" title="Student Census 2020" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">data to minimize the risk of bias. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The TAG is comprised of members who offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experience including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, and/or Poverty/Classism. Members have experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of identity-based data and will be receiving the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffnigc.ca%2Focap-training%2Ftake-the-course%2F&data=04%7C01%7Chigheth%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc73ee6c2b18c4086640208d9f1576128%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637806179854556235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=cQ7gZeHBdsIi%2BpukOtJ9IVLCVBGKCLCCYAHXzFkSHkQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/take-the-course/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP®</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> training.</span></p>
2026-05-29 15:58:02.236 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director - May 28, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of May, and the current school year only has four weeks remaining. This message is to communicate a reminder regarding the PA Day tomorrow, and to share some information regarding an upcoming information session for families. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder – P.A. Day – Friday, May 29, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, May 29, is a P.A. Day, and there will be no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB PIC – Guest Speaker: Paul Davis – Friday, June 5, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to a free, informative, and engaging evening focused on helping families navigate the digital world. Topics will include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media use</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cyberbullying</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online privacy</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gaming and gambling</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Event details:</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5, 2026</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:30 to 7:00 p.m.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Education Centre, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great opportunity to learn practical tips and strategies to help support your child online. Register for this free event online: </span><a href="https://bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership in supporting student success and well-being. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-05-28 20:30:21.967 +0000 UTC
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LDSB PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free parent session with guest speaker Paul Davis! The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to an informative and engaging evening focused on:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media use</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cyberbullying</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online privacy</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gaming and gambling</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:30 – 7:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Education Centre, 220, Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great opportunity to learn how to support your child in today’s digital world.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online: </strong></b><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis (Free Event) – Fill out form</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" title="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram"><img src="/images/4e2a9d97-41c5-4ea6-9410-06d26cb11a83?fingerprint=ppb20260521195148" alt="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-05-28 13:38:33.734 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.