Centennial Family Update: May 4-8
Our Eggs have hatched!
ECO-FAIR: Important Things to Know!
- Bring bikes, scooters and helmets - we will have interactive safety routes for students to try out, helmet fittings by KFL&A Health Unit on-site!
- Bring a water bottle and fill up at our City of Kingston Water truck while you tour the event.
- Bring a reusable bag to fill it up with clothes from our Eco-Closet!
Eco-Closet - We need donations of kids' clothes and shoes! Please drop off donations this week at the office, or send small bag donations with your student.
What's Happening This Week?
Monday, May 4
- SAC Eco-Fair Clothing donation drop-off continues. Donate children's clothing and footwear at the school this week!
- Girls and Boys Basketball Tournaments @ Queen's - Good luck COMETS!
- Track Practices start this week for grade 3-6
- Running Club - after-school practice until 4:00
Tuesday, May 5
Wednesday, May 6
- Lunch is Ready: Quesadilla Bento Box
- Celebration of Dance - Virtual, all classes invited
- Grade 6 Transition Meetings w/ LCVI
- LCVI Road Race - Good luck COMETS!
Thursday, April 30
- Ministry Math Visit - 2:35-3:15
- Grade 1 D. Evans - Little Cat Creek @ 12:30
- Farndon and McPhail to Matilda Play at 12 noon
- Running Club - after-school practice until 4:00
Friday, May 1
- Inside Out & Backwards Fashion Spirit Day. Wear your hats, shirts or jackets backwards or inside-out just for fun!
- Grade 2 - Mr. Tiffany to Calvin Park Library
- Kinder B to Calvin Park Library
Dear Families,
Happy May! We have been enjoying the outdoors, soaking up the rays and enjoying watching the trees slowly turn green. May brings a lot of excitement and planning for upcoming school events, various class trips and celebrations of learning and growth this term.
Discover Kindergarten
With so many new Comets joining us in September, we wanted to share a LDSB resource document that has many links and supports for families transitioning to Kindergarten. We will be holding our Discover Kindergarten event at Centennial on June 3rd from 4-5
2026 Discover Kindergarten Resources for Families (3)
Track and Field Day
Students have started preparations for developing our School Track Team. We will be holding a school-based track day on May 20th for students in grades 3-6. Practices for various events begin this week during the school day. A Primary Track Fun Day will also be held for grades K-2 on May 21st. This is always a highlight for our students, and we look forward to a day of teamwork, perseverance, and school spirit!
Mental Health Week: Belonging, Connection, and Awareness
Mental Health Week takes place from May 4 to May 10. During this week, we will work to spread awareness about mental health and the importance of feeling connected, included, and supported at school.
This year’s national theme is “Come Together, Canada – Stronger Connections. Better Mental Health.” This theme reminds us that positive relationships, belonging, and connection play an important role in student well‑being.
Throughout the week, students will take part in:
- Classroom activities focused on mental health
- Student‑led discussions about kindness, inclusion, and support
- Opportunities to learn how to ask for help and support others
Our goal is to raise awareness, encourage open conversations, and help break the stigma around mental health. By coming together as a school community, we can help all students feel seen, valued, and supported.
We look forward to Mental Health Week to appreciate the care and leadership our students show in supporting one another.
Running Club Update!
We’re proud to celebrate a fantastic running season for our Grade 3–6 students! Runners have been coming out to recess and after-school practices over the past few weeks and have shown dedication, perseverance, and school spirit every step of the way. It’s been wonderful to see their growth, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the season. Select students have now been invited to participate in the upcoming LCVI Road Race on May 6th at Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute. Details for those participating have been shared on School Day. Congratulations to all of our runners on an incredible season-and best of luck to those competing at LCVI!
Some of our students participated in the Elementary Sports Festival / Special Olympics event at LCVI with many of our Educational Assistants and Ms. Christian (IST Teacher). It was a wonderful day that highlighted inclusion, teamwork, and the celebration of student strengths. Thank you to our families and staff for supporting this meaningful opportunity and to our athletes for giving it their all!
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & CLIMATE SURVEY:
The Limestone District School Board’s Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.
Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities. The survey is open from April 30 to May 11 and is available online. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.
Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.
Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected. Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.
CPS CELEBRATION OF DANCE - MAY 6:
On May 6th, many classes in our school will be participating in the CPS Celebration of Dance. Students have been practicing in their classrooms and will follow along with choreographed dances altogether in the gym or in their classrooms!
Looking forward to another great week at Centennial!
Your Centennial Staff
School Clothing: Interested in Centennial gear for your student? Check out the options available at ourCENTENNIAL Online Store at Specialty Trophies! Orders can be delivered directly to the school and sent home with students, or can be picked up at the office.
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.
Series dates and topics:
May 7 | 7 - 8 p.m. - Conversations about body image. English language session with simultaneous French interpretation.
June 5 | 12 - 1 p.m. - Conversations about anxiety
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
EXCITING NEWS!!! Centennial School Clothing has a new look! Orders can be delivered directly to Centennial. Check it out and ORDER HERE!
Ministry Resources for Reading and Math
There are many resources available to support your students’ learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage.
Host an International Student – Be a Part of Kingston’s Global Community
Limestone is proud of our long tradition of hosting students from other countries. The demand for Kingston, and Canada, as a learning destination is rapidly growing. Students from over 15 different countries are here now staying with great homestay families in Limestone. Our International Education team is looking for more families to become homestay hosts to international students.
We currently have 19 students on our waiting list that have applied to Limestone for 2026-2027 and need a home. They range from one semester to one-year stays and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy, and Denmark.
Host families will be paid a tax-free monthly stipend to host students. All students in the program attend local intermediate or secondary schools and range in age from 12 to 17 years of age. Our International Education team works hard to make a great match for your family, that can last a lifetime.
Families can learn more by visiting internationaled.limestone.on.ca or phoning the International Education offices at 613-544-7745, ext. 288.students’
Family Literacy First aims to bring parents and children together to practice family literacy through free online resources. The program offers resources in different languages, including English, French, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, and Arabic, so families can learn together in their first language, or practice a second or third language. 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 the RESOURCES 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.
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT MY STUDENT AT HOME? CHECK OUT THESE FAMILY RESOURCES!
UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION ON NORMAN ROGERS DRIVE
The project website includes a general overview of the project scope, as well as maps to show existing and proposed conditions.
Upcoming Dates
May
- Monday, May 18 - Victoria Day Holiday
- Friday, May 29 - PA Day
June
- Friday, June 26 - PA Day
- Wednesday 24th - Grade 6 Celebration @ 5:00
School Day Schedule
Time | Activity/learning block |
|---|---|
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 |
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
