Centennial Family Update: May 11-15
The ECO-FAIR is HERE!
What's Happening This Week?
Monday, May 11
- Gary Raspberry concert for all classes. Walking trip to the Domino Theatre during the first block of the day - please ensure students are dropped off at bell time to ensure they can join their class.
- SAC Eco-Fair Clothing donation drop-off continues. Volunteers will be on-site to organize donations on Tuesday. Please consider donating children's clothing and footwear at the school this week!
- Track Practices continue this week for grade 3-6
Tuesday, May 12
- Junior Classes to Gary Raspberry event for performance, "Somewhere in the World Right Now" - Third Block
Wednesday, May 13
- ECO-FAIR!!! 5:30-7:00. Join Centennial Families at the school for our SAC-inspired event with many interactive activities and community partners on-site.
- Lunch is Ready: Caesar Salad
Thursday, April 14
Friday, May 15
- Sports Day @ Queens U (10-2 pm, Sigurdson & Tracey’s Grade 3s)
Dear Families:
EQAO Parent Workshops
- EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians
(May 13, 2026, 6:00 PM)
This session will focus on math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments taken by all students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will describe how such questions help assess the skills students are learning in their mathematics class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights from EQAO research into assessment results that can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning. - EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading
(June 3, 2026, 6:00 PM)
This session will explain how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the literacy components of the primary- and junior-division assessments and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will learn how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning. - Screen Time & Academic Achievement on EQAO Assessments
(June 9, 2026, 6:00 PM)
EQAO is pleased to welcome the TARGet Kids! Research Team (www.targetkids.ca) as they present their work examining the relationship between children’s screen time and other health behaviours and academic achievement over time on EQAO's large-scale assessments of reading, writing and mathematics. Team members from EQAO and TARGet Kids! will answer participants’ questions about this important research. Live English to French translation will be available to participants. - EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Writing
(June 11, 2026, 12:00 PM)
This session will explain how EQAO assesses students’ writing skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss writing prompts and questions from the reading components of the primary- and junior-division assessments and from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these prompts and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.
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 1-2 on May 21st. This is always a highlight for our students, and we look forward to a day of teamwork, perseverance, and school spirit!
Running Club Update!
We’re proud to celebrate a fantastic running season for our Grade 3–6 students! Our Centennial PS team participated in the LCVI Road Race and we couldn't be more proud of their accomplishments. They have been coming out to recess and after-school practices over the past few weeks and their dedication, perseverance, and school spirit were demonstrated on race day. every step of the way. It’s been wonderful to see their growth. Way to go COMETS!!!
LDSB Participation in Pride Events - All Are Welcome!
Limestone District School Board is proud to participate in Pride celebrations again this year, and we invite students, staff, and families to join us at upcoming Pride parades in Limestone communities. Everyone is welcome.
Greater Napanee Pride Parade
Saturday, May 30
Meet at 10:15 a.m.
Conservation Park, 20 Pearl Street, Napanee
Kingston Pride Parade
Saturday, June 13
Meet at 11:30 a.m.
Kingston Memorial Centre, 303 York Street, Kingston
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.
Looking forward to another great week at Centennial!
Your Centennial Staff
Our Centennial Runners Heading off to the LCVI Road Race!
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:
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.
