Centennial Family Update! Dec 15-19
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
***FOOD BANK Donations still welcome this week!***
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Monday, Dec 15
- SPIRIT DAY: Wear any fun accessories
- Kinder A - LCVI Puppet Show
Tuesday, Dec 16
- SPIRIT DAY: Wear red and/or green
- Evans - LCVI Puppet Show
Wednesday, Dec 17
- Lunch is Ready!
- SPIRIT DAY: Dress in an ugly sweater or mismatched outfit
- Farndon - Winter Celebration 2 pm
Thursday, Dec 18
- SPIRIT DAY: Wear your athletic wear or your favourite team gear
- Tiffany/Egli/Farndon - LCVI Puppet Show
Friday, Dec 19
- SPIRIT DAY: Cozy day!
- Mr. Tiffany - Library Visit @10:30 &Winter Celebration @ 2:00
Dear Families,
Thanks to the generosity of our Centennial families collected over 300 food items! These items will be used to make Food boxes for some Centennial families to help them through the holidays, and the rest will be donated to our local Food Bank! Donations are still welcome this week, please send them in with your student or drop in the front foyer.
Spreading Joy @ Centennial:
Kindness has been highlighted at Centennial through our Holiday Cheer initiative! Notes of appreciation and kindness have been flowing into our Holiday Cheer Mailbox and delivered daily. These notes have placed a focus on the goodness we can offer to the world by slowing down to notice and appreciate others. Simple encouraging messages can have a significant impact. This project has been a wonderful way to head into the Winter break and grow positivity within our school community.
Mr. Cahill's Grade 6 class also visited Kingsdale Retirement home to share some songs and spend time with residents. Each student received a hand-knitted pair of slippers and enjoyed hot chocolate. Spreading Centennial kindness out into our community!!
Lunch is Ready:
Sign-up is open for families to register for the next session. Deadline for registration is on Friday, December 19th! To sign up, please visit: www.foodsharingproject.store
Jingle Bell Walk:
The sun joined us on Friday for our Jingle Bell walk. It was delightful to see the smiles and share the event with some of our families. Upon their return, students enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies in their classrooms, organized by staff and candy canes provided by our Centennial School Council! A great way to end off the week : )
THANK YOU FROM THE CENTENNIAL STAFF!
The staff at Centennial are so grateful for your support and partnership as we work to maximize student success in both academic and life-learning. Working together really is the best way to provide students with a supportive network of caring adults.
Wishing our families a wonderful Winter Break ahead! May it bring you rest, family, outdoor adventures, cosy days inside, yummy food and a good dose of fun. The real gift is the gift of time; time to notice, time to spend in different ways, and time to appreciate the special people in your lives. Enjoy, and see you in January!
Centennial PS Culture Mosaic Night - Family Feedback Survey
The Centennial PS school council is planning a special evening in February - a community celebration that honours the diverse identities, traditions, and voices of our families, and the richness and complexity of our school community.
This event is about connection, learning, and shared experiences where every voice and culture is valued as part of our vibrant mosaic. Together, we’ll enjoy music, food, creative activities, and cultural sharing that reflect and respect the richness of our lived experiences.
We’d love your input and participation!
Please take 2 minutes to complete the following feedback survey to help make this event fun and meaningful for the Centennial PS community.
Centennial PS Culture Mosaic Night - Family Feedback Survey
Lunch Is Ready Winter Session Info:
School Council Request: Containers needed for winter sowing of native plants in preparation for the May eco-fair:
Large plastic containers are needed for a School Council project, examples are 2L pop bottles, vinegar bottles, or clear plastic boxes with lids (not the type that holds fruit or salad greens). No bottles that held toxic chemicals such as cleaning fluids. Containers that have been cleaned thoroughly can be brought to the office.
Learn more about winter sowing: https://www.rbg.ca/winter-sowing-part-one/
Reminder About Parking Areas
As the weather changes, more families may choose to drive to and from school. Please remember that stopping in school bus loading zones or no-stopping areas can result in high parking fines. Bylaw encourages families to respect posted signage and use alternative locations for pick-up and drop-off.
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
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.
