Centennial Family Update! Nov 17-21
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday, November 17
- Anti-Bullying week @ Centennial!
Tuesday, November 18
- PICTURE RETAKE DAY!
- Boys & Girls Volleyball after-school games @ Molly Brant
- Let’s talk Science class visit - Farndon
Wednesday, November 19
- Lunch is Ready! - Burrito Bowls
Thursday, November 20
Friday, November 21
- Pink Shirt Day
- Egli & Sigurdson - Trip to Library
Dear Families,
As the crisp chill of November settles in, our school community has embraced the change in seasons with warmth and positivity. We began November as a month filled with meaningful learning experiences, encouraging curiosity and growth in every classroom. Alongside academic progress, we’ve taken time for remembrance and reflection—honouring the importance of understanding our past while shaping a brighter future. Together, we continue to foster a spirit of resilience and care as we move forward into the colder days ahead.
A friendly reminder that supervision in the morning does not begin until 8:50, students should not be dropped off before that time. Thank you for helping us keep students safe!
Remembrance Day Service
On Tuesday, November 11th, Centennial staff and students gathered for our Remembrance Day Service. Student leaders highlighted the significance of this day for us as Canadians, guided us through our moment of silence, and classes contributed artwork, poems and songs to honour the bravery and service both past and present.
Choices at 7
We're approaching the time of the year for Choices at 7 for our current Grade 6 students. See here for more info.
Math News
Here is the LDSB Math Newsletter below, which includes clickable live links: November Newsletter 2025
See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census Survey
Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall. The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in Grades 4 to 12, running from November 24 to 28, 2025. It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.
Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact Principal Lani Fox (foxla@limestone.on.ca) by Friday, November 21, 2025. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.
Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone: limestone.on.ca/student_census
LUNCH IS READY - FAMILY SURVEY!
We’re now over halfway through our Free Lunch Program Lunch is Ready!, and the Food Share Project would love to hear your feedback on how things are going at Centennial. Our school community's input is incredibly valuable to improve the program for the rest of the year and develop future models to expand to other schools.
To help us gather well-rounded feedback, we’ve created three short surveys, one each for parents, school staff, and students:
- FAMILY Survey: To encourage participation, we’re including a giveaway draw for parents/guardians who complete the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/21VcZxFnJr
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS - Slides for Family reference to review with your students.
School Mental Health Ontario Resources
School Mental Health Ontario offers a variety of free resources for educators, students, and families. To stay updated with the latest information, resources, and research, families can visit the SMHO website. Simply scroll to the bottom of the page, click on "Connect with Us," and enter your contact information.
Upcoming Dates
December
- Monday, December 22 - January 2nd - Winter Break
January
- Monday, January 5 - 2026 First Day Back to School
- Friday, January 30 - PA Day
February
- Monday, February 16 - Family Day Holiday
March
- Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20 - March Break Holiday
April
- Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Holiday
- Monday, April 6 - Easter Monday Holiday
- Friday, April 17 - PA Day
May
- Monday, May 18 - Victoria Day Holiday
- Friday, May 29 - PA Day
June
- Friday, June 26 - PA Day
Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy
There are many resources available designed to support your children’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage to learn more.
Attendance Matters!
We continue to emphasize the importance of regular attendance when students are healthy enough to attend. We will continue regular reach-outs for these families with regular absenteeism to develop plans to support.
KLF&A Public Health Childhood Illnesses and Exclusion
Unsure when to keep your child home when they are unwell? The KFL&A Public Health guidelines have changed and include different symptoms since Covid. Vomiting and diarrhea remain 48 hours symptom free. Other childhood illness exclusions can be found here: https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
