Dear Centennial Families,
A Warm Welcome Back from Centennial Staff!!
We have had a wonderful 3 days here as we welcomed back all of our staff and students. There are many new student faces and a few new staff faces. It has been so great to meet and greet each one. A big welcome to our new families and students!
We know that students are eager to access the new play structure and field improvements. We will have contractors on-site this week to assess the rooting of our new sod. If conditions are favourable, we could see some of our fencing removed, giving access to the new play structure and full access to our East Field. The middle soccer field may be another week or two depending on rainfall. This is exciting and welcome news. We are excited to see students enjoy the new playground elements!
A reminder to families to check our Park & Stride map to make family plans for student arrival and pickup. We do request that families not use the bus lane to enter or exit the school at the beginning and end of the day. This helps us to safely supervise bus students and reduce congestion as we take attendance and transition students on to the playground or the bus. Using the sidewalk is a safer alternative.
To avoid congestion at the end of the day, and ensure staff can safely dismiss students, we kindly ask that families (parents/guardians, early Kindergarten pick-ups) wait outside of the fenced area at the end of the day.
Staff will continue to welcome students into a new school year this week, setting class expectations and gathering assessment and screening data to inform instruction. We are moving into this year with the intention to maximize instructional time. Families are partners in this, and we request your support in ensuring your student attends regularly. If you are experiencing any attendance barriers, please connect with classroom teachers to discuss ways that we can support you.
Here's to a wonderful school year ahead,
Lani Fox, Jen Bocking, & Centennial Staff!
Mon. Sept 7 | LABOUR DAY | |
Tues. Sept 8 | 4 |
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Wed. Sept 9 | 5 |
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Thurs. Sept 10 | 1 |
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Fri. Sept 11 | 2 |
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Friendly Reminders @ Centennial
- Is peanut-free/nut-free
- Is scent-free
- Welcomes service dogs only (on leash)
- Has accessible parking spots by permit only
Ways to get Involved @ Centennial
🎉 Centennial PS Needs Bingo Volunteers! 🎉
Help support our school — just 2 hours of your time can make a big difference!
We're looking for volunteers to help out at Play! Gaming & Entertainment for our school's Bingo fundraising shifts. It’s an easy and fun way to contribute to our school community!
👋 What you’ll do:
• Greet and welcome guests
• Clear dishes and help keep the space tidy
• Assist with customer needs
🕒 Shift length: Just 2 hours
🧑🏫 Training:
• Complete a quick 15-minute online training
• Shadow an experienced volunteer for one shift
🔗 Ready to get started?
1️. Complete the online training: https://pcga-kingston.ca/Training
2️. E-mail us at centennial@limestone.on.ca to schedule your shadow shift
📣 Open to all members of the school community! Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, teacher, or staff member — we’d love to have your help!
School Advisory Council
The Centennial School Advisory Council (SAC) works together with school staff and families to enrich our children’s school experience through events, communication, fundraising, and community-building. You are invited to stay updated and connect with the Council onFacebook - Centennial SACor by email: ldsbcentennialpscouncil@gmail.com
School Advisory Council Executive Positions
It's that time of year! School Council elections for executive positions are coming up very soon! The first School Council Meeting of the 2026-2027 school year is on Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00pm in the library and elections will be held at this meeting. All parents/guardians are welcome!
Please use the following link for a description of the positions and to submit nominations: SAC Nomination Form 2026-27
Nominations are due by 11am on Monday September 14, 2026.
- School Advisory Council: Our SAC is vibrant and helps to support many of the wond
- Wonderful things happen at Centennial!
- For more information about ways you can be involved contact:
ldsbcentennialpscouncil@gmail.com
- Not all members hold positions or have to commit oodles of time, but it is a great way to stay informed and be a part of the school community!
- Our first School Advisory Council meeting (SAC) will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @ 6:00.
- We will hold elections for the 2026-2027 SAC Executive on September 15, 2025. Nomination forms will be sent out electronically for our SAC Executive positions in the first weeks of school.
- Meetings will be held in person at 6:00 pm in the library and online through MS Teams.
- Everyone is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. We look forward to hearing your voice!
Playground Project Update:
We are including the information below for any families new to Centennial who did not receive our initial welcome newsletter. We had big changes happening at CPS this summer - check it out!
- New WOW Playground Structure!
- Relocation of existing play structures for accessibility
- New soccer posts for both soccer fields
- New outdoor classroom
- New accessible paved pathways to the play structures and outdoor classroom
- Rejuvenation of our Forest play area with additional mulch and surface leveling for safe play
- New sod in field areas to expedite play access to grass areas
We are thrilled to offer these updates for outdoor play. The field areas will be fenced off for the first few weeks to allow the sod to take root to ensure we continue to have healthy grass areas in the spring.
Student Pick-Up & Drop-Offs:
- Families will see new signage indicating no-parking areas, Park & Stride signs, and the new crosswalk location.
- Marg and Fraser have returned this year as our School Crossing Guards (yay!). The location of crossing area is now west of Cliff Crescent.
- To support efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve driver awareness, please see the Park & Stride map. This map shows areas where cars can park and where families can walk to access the school grounds.
- Park & Stride encourages parents and caregivers to park a short distance from the school and walk or roll the remainder of the route, helping to reduce vehicle volumes
In addition, updates to parking regulations in the school area have been completed to better support safe pick-up and drop-off operations. New parking signage reflecting these changes will be installed as part of the project.
Arrival & Dismissal
When students arrive at school and are dismissed from school each day, they have an assigned meeting place. A picture of each meeting place will be sent in the welcome letter on September 1st by the classroom teacher. Students should go to their assigned meeting place each morning and stay there until the bell rings and their teacher arrives.
The field will be available for play during recess later on in the day. In the morning, students are to remain on the pavement area until the bell.
Only students who are registered through Tri-Board Student Transportation Services are eligible to ride. If your student would like to travel home on the bus with a peer, there is no guarantee this will be possible. Written permission is required from both families to the teacher or the office, and there must be enough room on the bus to accommodate this request.
School Day Schedule
Time | Activity/learning block |
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8:50 to 9:05 a.m. | Supervision begins on the yard |
9:05 to 10:45 a.m. | 100-minute learning block |
10:45 to 11:25 a.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
11:25 a.m. to 1:05 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |
1:05 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
1:45 to 3:25 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
Support is available in the community for families who may be looking for additional support for their student(s). Please see some of the available resources below.
Reaching out to a trusted adult, family member, friend, or support professional can also make a meaningful difference when someone is struggling. Encouraging help-seeking and connection can be an important protective factor for students.
- Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada
- Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca
- Maltby Centre (March 17 Kingston Walk-in Clinic; March 18 Sydenham Walk-in Clinic)
- One Stop Talk – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online
- Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee
- One Roof Kingston (ages 12 to 25)
- Lennox and Addington Youth Hub (ages 10 to 24)
- In an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department
LDSB 2026-2027 School Year Calendar & Upcoming Dates
Dates of Significance
The Limestone District School Board is dedicated to promoting human rights, equity, diversity, and inclusion for all staff and students. We celebrate the diversity of our community and recognize the importance of significant dates throughout the year, offering opportunities to learn about the religious, cultural, and awareness days observed within our district.
LDSB prioritizes dates that impact learning, ensuring these events and observances enhance students' educational experiences. By focusing on these dates, we aim to foster meaningful learning, reflection, and engagement, while integrating them into the curriculum. Learning resources are continually developed and made available to educators for classroom use.
The following dates highlight secular and creed-based observances and holidays, significant events and celebrations, public holidays, and other important dates. Please note that the list is not exhaustive and may be updated as needed. Please follow the link below to access dates of significance each month.
LINK: Dates of Significance
Prevalent Medical Conditions
To help us gather important medical information about your child, we ask that you select the correct Plan of Care form below, complete it and return it to the school as soon as possible. If you require us to administer daily medication, you will also need to complete the necessary paperwork for us to be able to do this.
Daily medication will need to be dropped off at school. Students cannot carry medications in their backpack, at any time. Please call the school to make arrangements for dropping off.
**Be sure to also include the supplementary forms if medication may need to be administered by school staff.
The health and safety of our students is our top priority. Thank you for helping us stay informed on your child's medical conditions and Plan of Care.
Supplemental Forms
Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:
· Form 314-A2 - Administration of Medication
· Form 314-A3 - Administration of Epi-Pen
· Form 314-B2 - Medical Procedure Form
EXCITING NEWS!!! Centennial School Clothing has a new look! Orders can be delivered directly to Centennial. Check it out and ORDER HERE!
CommunityPartners:
Maltby Centre
Eye See, Eye Learn Eye Glasses Program
Eye See...Eye Learn® Program - Ontario Association of Optometrists
Bus Information for Parents
How to Apply for Transportation - Tri-Board (triboard.ca)
Kingston Public Library
Kingston Frontenac Public Library | Information Inspiring Imagination (kfpl.ca)
Community Living Kingston & District
Community Living Kingston & District - We’re here to help lead the way. (myclkd.ca)
School Messenger: Reporting Your Child's Absences
Centennial uses School Messenger to help communicate need-to-know information to families in a timely and efficient way via text, voice message, or email. Families can access School Messenger on a laptop, iPad or mobile phone. Most families find it very useful to download the School Messenger App.
Centennial also uses School Messenger to share out our weekly newsletter which contains extensive school information with families via text, phone, or email message. Our school will also use this tool for urgent items like event cancellations or school emergencies about school council meetings, or special events.
Registered parents/guardians will receive these messages through contact information that is collected in our student information system. This information is exchanged via a secure connection between the school board and SchoolMessenger. This is the same system that also allows parents/guardians to report their student’s absence in advance, or report back to the school regarding an unexplained absence.
Parents/guardians may choose how to receive these alerts by text message, email or phone call, with the exception of emergency events or attendance calls which will always be communicated via all contact methods on file with the school.
It is important that parents/guardians ensure schools have the most up-to-date contact information at the beginning of the school year. If your contact information changes during the school year, parents/guardians are asked to contact the school with the updated information.
School Messenger also allows teachers to communicate directly with families via a group message option. Teachers who choose to use this tool will provide families with a code so they can sign up for these messages, all available within the SchoolMessenger app or website.
The easiest way to have access to all these tools is to set up a SchoolMessenger account. We encourage you to create a SchoolMessenger account on your desktop, laptop, tablet and/or download the SchoolMessenger app. While an account is not required to use these new tools, it will allow you to review your contact information and communication preferences, and it stores all of your messages in one place.
Webinars for Parents - School Mental Health Ontario
Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being, a free webinar series created with parents/caregivers, for parents/caregivers. Each session will dive into important mental health and substance use health topics identified by families in Ontario - guided by subject matter experts who offer practical, evidence-informed strategies.
For full details on speakers and topics: SMH-ON | By Your Side Free Webinars | Blog
Can't make all dates? No problem! Select one or more of the sessions when you sign up.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
Support is available in the community for families who may be looking for additional support for their student(s). Please see some of the available resources below.
Reaching out to a trusted adult, family member, friend, or support professional can also make a meaningful difference when someone is struggling. Encouraging help-seeking and connection can be an important protective factor for students.
- Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada
- Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca
- Maltby Centre (March 17 Kingston Walk-in Clinic; March 18 Sydenham Walk-in Clinic)
- One Stop Talk – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online
- Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee
- One Roof Kingston (ages 12 to 25)
- Lennox and Addington Youth Hub (ages 10 to 24)
- In an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department
Learning at Home: Resources include stories, games, and activities that you can engage in with your child to build literacy skills, grow confidence and offer connection time with your child.
See theRESOURCES PAGE HERE
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.
