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<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/68d3c658-5ed5-442b-adf0-20ffadae06c5?fingerprint=ppb20260503142611" alt="May cover" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Newburgh Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we step into the month of May, we are reminded that this is truly a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">full and meaningful month</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Newburgh Public School. Thank you for your continued partnership as we support student well-being, celebrate learning, and recognize the diverse communities and identities that make our school stronger. The </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and School Climate Survey is now live</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and linked below. Your voice is incredibly important and helps guide our ongoing work to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for all students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the week of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4–8</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Limestone District School Board is highlighting </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Week</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, with a focus on well-being, connection, and care for ourselves and one another. At school, students and staff will engage in age-appropriate conversations and activities that support positive mental health, resilience, and help-seeking.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Track and Field Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> was a wonderful success! Students demonstrated teamwork, perseverance, and school spirit throughout the day. Thank you to staff, volunteers, and families who helped make this event such a positive experience for our students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, also known as </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Red Dress Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. On this day, we wear red and take time to remember, honour, and give voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited individuals. As a school community, this is an important opportunity to reflect, learn, and stand together in respect and remembrance. On </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, we recognize </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National AccessAbility Week</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, celebrating the contributions of people with disabilities and reaffirming our shared responsibility to remove barriers and create inclusive spaces where everyone can participate and thrive.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May is a month rich with opportunities for learning and celebration:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Asian Heritage Month</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">South Asian Heritage Month</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Jewish Heritage Month</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, promoting dignity, safety, and human rights for all</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 30 – Napanee Pride Parade</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a celebration of diversity, identity, and belonging</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Together, these recognitions support ongoing conversations about equity, inclusion, and respect — values that are central to who we are at Newburgh. Thank you for being such an engaged and supportive community. We look forward to a month filled with learning, connection, and celebration.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yours in Education, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jennifer Osborne, Principal, and Tanyelle VanderSchoor, Vice-Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="kKxSsDtggew" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kKxSsDtggew" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cvanderschot%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708237209793%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=290mHAlB7l%2BwTTDI5d1QEEhyZGWQ8Gff%2B3KMWOJmmKw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cvanderschot%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708237316578%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3MVNXGb90MsN6E89iAorXvaerxoCq2chX7u4OIseyIY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cvanderschot%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708237375015%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MY9wH1RERntuDKTIR8GUpYXxm%2Bi6zs5npqkg3rHdMUQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/282dfe92-467a-433c-baff-0e4c8cc31b8f?fingerprint=ppb20260420201144" alt="Mental Health Week 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Reminder</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQnbwWKvkyMVu41E33YHXiAhJ0NIIvfi6qCLGp6m6neeL2pqA8M3V1DZgs&s" alt="Reminders: Join Us for Lunch March 11; Renew Your Membership ..." width="118" height="118" style="width:118px;height:118px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the event that you need to drop off or pick up your child(ren) early during the school day, please buzz at the front office doors and stop by the office to sign your child(ren) in or out using the student drop-off/pick-up list. Ms. Clement will retrieve your child(ren) from their classroom(s).</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have a message for the teaching staff, please use your child’s agenda or leave a message with the office. This helps ensure continuity of learning in every classroom.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As well, if you are dropping your child(ren) off in the morning before 9:00, please drop them at the end of the school in the gravel area.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your cooperation.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Playground Updates</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d1b6e1ef-d9ff-48b3-b797-b3b7497f9c1d?fingerprint=ppb20260403025826" alt="spring image" width="259" height="145" style="width:259px;height:145px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With the arrival of spring and warmer weather comes plenty of mud and puddles. We continue to monitor the yard as needed so students can play safely. Please ensure your child(ren) come to school with extra clothes and appropriate outdoor gear to change into if clothing becomes wet or soiled and keep a close eye on the day's forecast, so children are dressed appropriately for this unpredictable time of year.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh Wear is now LIVE and Open. Scan below to start shopping!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1834f8bb-cd7f-405a-9279-824f91f83e7d?fingerprint=ppb20260503035150" alt="Newburgh Clothing" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f92f063f-bf1b-444d-b372-aa877d242089?fingerprint=ppb20260420200010" alt="thrift sale 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3aba8002-9a01-4d53-aeeb-a867b1aa1932?fingerprint=ppb20260420201630" alt="Fun Fair 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration and Out Of Boundary Registration </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><img src="/images/f4aa3cb0-2dc1-465b-a64b-d6980052ff05?fingerprint=ppb20260227200517" alt="Kindergarten registrations" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September? If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">now is the time to register</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. For more information, please visit </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application. Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more than one application for multiple school locations. If multiple applications are submitted, families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all other applications will be removed from the system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district). </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/879c3e29-ce67-4879-8d7d-800b61133285?fingerprint=ppb20260501165357" alt="Kindergarten Page 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1a65d0dd-8619-4385-84e0-4c6ca672afc4?fingerprint=ppb20260501165414" alt="Kindergarten page 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d2b47403-99b0-4daa-a5b1-c46e1f768c54?fingerprint=ppb20260417184956" alt="Girls Inc 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/72670a90-37d2-4dcb-9dd5-2b87b65785a0?fingerprint=ppb20260212233310" alt="webinar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9612e6c2-fe78-46ab-9c91-e8becb363d5a?fingerprint=ppb20260316032628" alt="maltby newest" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/13f29383-1127-401b-902b-46a004a2648a?fingerprint=ppb20260206182955" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 06 132905" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone prioritizes mental health supports, we recognize this time of year can be challenging for students especially after a week away from support systems in the schools. The following resources are available in our communities for students and families:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre (March 17 Kingston Walk-in Clinic; March 18 Sydenham Walk-in Clinic)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonestoptalk.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdowlingw%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065195213594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rh%2Bb724Fj5lSnULQI0Ugohg%2Fs9ach%2B4bZjCcUtESsa8%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkingstonhomebase.ca%2Fone-roof%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdowlingw%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065195257429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F1rr%2FcBJLCay7VphYPXz6%2BmV1wjNv4mxyPJeSXvH1ts%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Roof Kingston</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 12 to 25)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frflahealth.ca%2Fhome%2Fprograms%2Fyouth-hub%2F%3Fdoing_wp_cron%3D1773409338.1975519657135009765625&data=05%7C02%7Cdowlingw%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065195296053%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ml37Th4i%2F3koWKwIEwykYubADQjZckex8qiP%2Ba1bRbQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lennox and Addington Youth Hub</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 10 to 24)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1311e0a3-7230-496a-a77c-b23e6df30365?fingerprint=ppb20260316032701" alt="Triboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All these dates can also be found on our school's website in the calendar section of the website.</strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRzsu1KVtcUxDRJjJ4RIlOck6dQgDen_gcENdpQYQlF46gKaWTXO0BVLg26EsW1UQntIe0&s" alt="" width="222" height="130" style="width:222px;height:130px;display:inline-block;float:left"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4-8 - Mental Health Week</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 4 - Class Trip Grade 2/3 and 5/6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 5 - 2000 m Track and Field Race @ 2:40 (Seniors) and National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People, also known as Red Dress Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 7 - Grade 8 NDSS Visit</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 7 - Junior Basketball Tournament</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 8 - 1200 m Race @ 11 am </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Saturday May 9 - Queen's University Science Rendez-vous @ Slush Puppy Place 10:00 - 3:00</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 12 - Hawk Run</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 14 - SAC Meeting 6:15</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18 - Holiday - No School </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 21 - Class Trip Grade 4/5 and 5/6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 19-22 - EQAO for Grade 3 students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25-28 - EQAO for Grade 6 students and National AccessAbility Week</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29 - PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 2 - Regional Track and Field (Kingston)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 3 - Grade 7/8 Immunization</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5 - Newburgh Fun Fair Hosted by SAC</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 8 - Welcome to Kindergarten</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 9 - District Track and Field</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 18 - JK/SK and 2/3 class trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 23 - NPS Grade 8 Graduation</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 24 - Report Cards go home to families</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25 - Last Day of School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 26 - PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh Hot Lunch and Milkshake Days</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89268381-21ed-4415-9d12-64cab7144e81?fingerprint=ppb20260226182050" alt="milkshake" width="124" height="124" style="width:124px;height:124px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/709a5edc-a37d-497d-8aa9-04121187ef38?fingerprint=ppb20260226182347" alt="pizza image" width="128" height="102" style="width:128px;height:102px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/530472c2-42a9-44d2-987e-adeb4af9ba23?fingerprint=ppb20260226182406" alt="hamburger" width="102" height="84" style="width:102px;height:84px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh School will be offering pizza lunches and now hamburger lunches! Monies raised will go back to the school to support students. If you would like your child to participate in pizza or hamburger days, each can be ordered through School Day. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When there is a tri-board announcement that all buses are cancelled in the Limestone District School Board and it falls on a hot lunch day, the hot lunch day will be rescheduled. If your child attends school on that day, please prepare them a lunch.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 20 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28 Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Curriculum Connection</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your students’ learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Ftutoring&data=05%7C02%7Cvanderschot%40limestone.on.ca%7C892fa2f3eb9741a1fb8b08de17eb71d4%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638974497276489865%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pqg%2BbGBc0b0EPoIYUHlV72cho4Q7tYgHOJbA7MYXHp8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c9869764-e2a1-42c0-aa12-8b9e22267bc2?fingerprint=ppb20260501161640" alt="May Literacy" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/361c7361-0761-4d03-a35f-ae894696313a?fingerprint=ppb20260501162657" alt="May Math" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Source www.youcubed.com</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are thrilled to announce that our school has been chosen to participate in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter Campaign</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> this year! This year-long initiative is designed to reduce the incidence and impact of harmful and discriminatory language in our school community. Our goal is to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone and gain tools to support your children in using words that uplift and empower.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Words Matter Project seeks to address the nuances of language that can perpetuate harm, bias, and discrimination. By fostering open dialogue and education about the power of words, we aim to create a culture of mindful communication. This campaign will involve not just students and staff but also parents and caregivers, emphasizing the crucial role that families play in promoting respectful interactions. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8768e2fe-1ea5-4606-98eb-21cc7d0a3d92?fingerprint=ppb20260301221445" alt="Hate has no Home here image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council Fundraisers</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d6b2d94d-e90d-4890-8058-92a85362595c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014957" alt="SAC pic" width="379" height="264" style="width:379px;height:264px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next School Advisory Council meeting will be on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 14th @ 6:15pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are your 2025-26 SAC executive members:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: Stephanie Cornish</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: Patty MacDermaid</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: Maria Evans</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher Rep: Olivia Cotman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We warmly welcome all parents to be a part of any and every council meeting, whether you are an elected member or a parent who would just like to listen in and hear more about what is going on at Newburgh PS. Meetings usually include an administrator's sharing component, reports from members in particular positions (treasurer, chairs etc) and some discussion items. Babysitting for school age children will be available. </span><img src="/images/0e2a00e7-9271-4a28-b977-42dd31b474ba?fingerprint=ppb20251217013130" alt="mabels labels" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your SAC is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels! If you’re not familiar with Mabel’s Labels, they are personalized, durable, waterproof labels. They are great for everything from shoes, clothing tags, water bottles and backpacks. To support our fundraiser, visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and select </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh Public School (ON)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. You can pick out whatever labels or product you want, and it will ship directly to your house! The fundraiser doesn’t expire, so just keep it in mind whenever you need labels next.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/00895843-e42b-494d-a2bb-cc26a0ffc792?fingerprint=ppb20260421025132" alt="May health inserts" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1a81f4cc-6bb6-4b2a-8b65-1046822d1dc1?fingerprint=ppb20260421025214" alt="May Health inserts 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/21820077-a9de-42ab-8a53-728180716a14?fingerprint=ppb20251219214712" alt="feeling sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/de6e9cca-6732-4be3-bc35-c9e19fe46540?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="schoolday" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh continues to offer our families a new secure portal to complete permissions and payments online. With </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Day: Permissions & Payments</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, you will be able to complete</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> permission forms</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">payments</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from any web browser using your SmartPhone, tablet, laptop or desktop.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through this online portal, you will be able to pay for items such as:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Field trips</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Sporting events</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Student cards/athletic fees</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Hot lunch (where applicable)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The new easy-to-use portal will remove the risks associated with sending money to school with students, the frustration of lost or missing permission forms, and significantly reduce the amount of paper our school consumes.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have not yet signed up for School day, please call the main office and a secure code information sheet will be sent home with your child. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the instructions in it to sign up for a School-Day account at </span><a href="http://www.school-day.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.school-day.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and connect to your child’s events and activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/24195261-737d-4ee3-b461-54af7ebcbdef?fingerprint=ppb20251217013337" alt="safearrival2023" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How Do I Report An Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; do not call the school to report an absence. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child is going to be absent from learning, please ensure you use the Safe Arrival system to report the absence. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. You cannot indicate a half day absence.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to report your absence:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Toll-free telephone</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1-855-257-9349</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. School Messenger App</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. </strong></b><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal</strong></b></a><br></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9b4f1616-76d2-420d-a2f0-accf18180b45?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435" alt="OT Tiered model letter for families June 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2228f7ab-9f67-4efc-876d-bfaede9a5aad?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important School Information</strong></b></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Entry to school</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:40 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:55 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">50-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch (20 minutes) and recess (40 minutes)</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:45 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2:25 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2:40 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">50-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh PS Staff 2025-26</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal: Jennifer Osborne</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Principal: Tanyelle VanderSchoor</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Office Manager: Vicki Clement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(JK/SK) Leah Birk & Chantelle Shook (ECE)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(1/2) Hannah Sutherland</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(2/3) Brianna Ziehl (Stephanie McEwen on leave)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(4/5) Ashley Morrow</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(5/6) Cathleen Caza</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(6/7/8) Olivia Cotman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">French: Faith Moore</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Support Teacher: Tanyelle VanderSchoor</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Support Counsellor: Jamie Lopes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Education Coordinator: Matt Aylsworth</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Planning Time Teacher: Karla Tynski</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Educational Assistant: Crystal Blanchard </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">STEA (Short Term Educational Assistant): Jessica Crouse</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Head Custodian: Melanie Hagerman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Night Custodian: Sonja Wood</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">STUDENT MEDICAL PLANS</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask families to notify the school about their child's emergency medical conditions and complete the Plans of Care linked below. Updated Plans of Care for students with existing medical conditions will be sent home with your child on the first day of school. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.limestone.on.ca/medical-procedures</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="338" height="483" style="width:338px;height:483px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is committed to delivering health and physical education to all elementary students, using the Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8, 2019. LDSB is committed to building positive school cultures that support student achievement and wellness. The Exemption from Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction, Grades 1 to 8 Procedure (the “Procedure”) was developed in response to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) No. 162 which requires school boards to develop a procedure that allows for students to be exempted, at the request of their parents/guardians, from instruction related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations found in Strand D of the Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8, 2019 (the “Curriculum”). Classroom teachers will inform families of the timeline for delivering Strand D Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction, and an exemption letter will be provided. Below is a link to the expectations by grade. </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260513T1400Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by </span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260513T1400Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/81f855ac-37e6-42c2-baba-49da61522312?fingerprint=ppb20260223200617" alt="school mental health image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Check out the School Mental Health Family Resources following the link below</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://smho-smso.ca/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/fde66b98-2e58-40d1-bd92-c4ee63a6c7d0?fingerprint=ppb20251217015329" alt="School Counts" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6b8671bd-7df8-4d15-bbbb-3ead38299e08?fingerprint=ppb20251217014016" alt="Screenshot 2025 09 12 084941" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d991c2bc-1a0e-4163-975c-2ead7867aba8?fingerprint=ppb20251217015010" alt="KFL&A" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0116fd7b-4dfa-4833-ba03-d3ca3db87588?fingerprint=ppb20251217013010" alt="Hate has no home" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/926ebb63-0e89-498b-9ef9-3ab4a1ebe061?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343" alt="Newburgh PS logo" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p>
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Newburgh April Family News Update
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ea54d528-2a8a-4981-91bc-c4d209ba8875?fingerprint=ppb20260418033152" alt="Earth day 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 with the global theme </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"Our Power, Our Planet,"</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It has been a busy and exciting time at Newburgh, and we are proud of the energy, teamwork, and enthusiasm our students continue to show both in the classroom and beyond. Our Junior and Senior Dodgeball tournament were enjoyed by all and were a huge success! Junior Basketball is now in full swing, and students are looking forward to gearing up for the Hawk Run on May 12 and Let's Talk Science Challenge on April 28th.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please see the important information below regarding </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh’s Track and Field Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, as well as longer distance running opportunities for students in Grades 3–8. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earth Day is this Wednesday, and classes will be engaging in meaningful learning about environmental responsibility, stewardship, and caring for our planet in age‑appropriate ways. As well, students continue to learn about</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> neurodiversity</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> across the school. If you are interested in learning more, we invite you to consider attending the upcoming NeuroVibes Community Event. More information is included below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 and Grade 6 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> provincial standardized testing will happen again this spring between May 5 and June 9, 2026. Specific EQAO dates for Newburgh PS will be determined by the teaching staff in the coming weeks and families will be notified. If interested, EQAO has offered the following parent information session:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s Primary and Junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students, and answer questions from participants. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff. (April 22, 2026) </span><a href="https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iRXhTHlaR5yYNcsZt5DH2g#/registration" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Webinar Registration - Zoom</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support and partnership in learning. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yours in Education, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jennifer Osborne, Principal, and Tanyelle VanderSchoor, Vice-Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Recognizes Neurodiversity</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9e8d0299-11d4-4590-a4d3-8234a9df0225?fingerprint=ppb20260403024636" alt="neurodiversity 5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Neurodiversity</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a term that recognizes that all brains work in different ways. Just as we celebrate differences in culture, language, and interests, neurodiversity reminds us that there is no single “right” way to think, learn, feel, or experience the world. Brain differences are a natural part of being human.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some people describe themselves as </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">neurodivergent</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, meaning their brains work differently from what society often considers “typical.” This can include individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning or thinking differences. These differences are not deficits—they often come with unique strengths, perspectives, creativity, and problem‑solving abilities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At our school, April is a time to honour neurodivergent brains and to reinforce the message that everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are and how they think, feel, and act.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Reminder</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQnbwWKvkyMVu41E33YHXiAhJ0NIIvfi6qCLGp6m6neeL2pqA8M3V1DZgs&s" alt="Reminders: Join Us for Lunch March 11; Renew Your Membership ..." width="118" height="118" style="width:118px;height:118px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the event that you need to drop off or pick up your child(ren) early during the school day, please buzz at the front office doors and stop by the office to sign your child(ren) in or out using the student drop-off/pick-up list. Ms. Clement will retrieve your child(ren) from their classroom(s).</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have a message for the teaching staff, please use your child’s agenda or leave a message with the office. This helps ensure continuity of learning in every classroom.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As well, if you are dropping your child(ren) off in the morning before 9:00, please drop them at the end of the school in the gravel area.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your cooperation.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Playground Updates</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d1b6e1ef-d9ff-48b3-b797-b3b7497f9c1d?fingerprint=ppb20260403025826" alt="spring image" width="259" height="145" style="width:259px;height:145px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Exciting news that the playground climbers will now be open for play! With the arrival of spring and warmer weather comes plenty of mud and puddles. Therefore, we will continue to monitor and close sections of the school yard as needed so students can play safely. Please ensure your child(ren) come to school with extra clothes and appropriate outdoor gear to change into if clothing becomes wet or soiled and keep a close eye on the day's forecast, so children are dressed appropriately for this unpredictable time of year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh Track and Field Day</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7117e019-eba7-4f0c-b60e-b58f2c3b0e5f?fingerprint=ppb20260417191350" alt="track and field images" width="155" height="132" style="width:155px;height:132px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to share that our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Track and Field Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is coming up soon for Grade 3-8 students! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to participate in a variety of athletic events, demonstrate teamwork, and cheer one another on in a positive, inclusive environment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Friday May 1 @ 10:30 - 2:30</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Newburgh Public School</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rain Date:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Friday, May 8</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What students should bring:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Comfortable athletic clothing and running shoes</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A hat and sunscreen (weather dependent)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A refillable water bottle</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A healthy lunch and snacks</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to this Track and Field Day, long distance runs will be held on the following days:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 29 - 800 m race @ 11:00 (Grade 3-8)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 5 - 2000 m race (senior students only Gr. 7-8) @ 2:40</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday. May 8 - 1200 m race (with a rain date of Monday, May 11) @ 11:00 (Grade 3-8)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A detailed schedule of events and times will be sent out soon.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are looking for any volunteers for this day. If you are able to volunteer, please reach out to the school or Cathleen Caza.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be a canteen available this day. Primary students not participating in the track and field day will have the opportunity to pre-order from the canteen on School Day. Watch for this coming out soon.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who qualify will be representing our school at the Regional Track and Field meet held in Kingston on June 2.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support in making school-wide experiences like this meaningful and fun for our students. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f92f063f-bf1b-444d-b372-aa877d242089?fingerprint=ppb20260420200010" alt="thrift sale 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration and Out Of Boundary Registration </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f4aa3cb0-2dc1-465b-a64b-d6980052ff05?fingerprint=ppb20260227200517" alt="Kindergarten registrations" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September? If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">now is the time to register</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. For more information, please visit </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application. Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more than one application for multiple school locations. If multiple applications are submitted, families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all other applications will be removed from the system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district). </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/02b28d0e-10c1-46e1-b3e9-d406337c9cdb?fingerprint=ppb20260417193032" alt="neurovibes 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d2b47403-99b0-4daa-a5b1-c46e1f768c54?fingerprint=ppb20260417184956" alt="Girls Inc 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/68a1a9b4-ccb9-44cd-bdb8-87e943a116bb?fingerprint=ppb20260417185650" alt="Bottle Drive 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/72670a90-37d2-4dcb-9dd5-2b87b65785a0?fingerprint=ppb20260212233310" alt="webinar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9612e6c2-fe78-46ab-9c91-e8becb363d5a?fingerprint=ppb20260316032628" alt="maltby newest" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/13f29383-1127-401b-902b-46a004a2648a?fingerprint=ppb20260206182955" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 06 132905" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone prioritizes mental health supports, we recognize this time of year can be challenging for students especially after a week away from support systems in the schools. The following resources are available in our communities for students and families:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre (March 17 Kingston Walk-in Clinic; March 18 Sydenham Walk-in Clinic)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonestoptalk.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdowlingw%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065195213594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rh%2Bb724Fj5lSnULQI0Ugohg%2Fs9ach%2B4bZjCcUtESsa8%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkingstonhomebase.ca%2Fone-roof%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdowlingw%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065195257429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F1rr%2FcBJLCay7VphYPXz6%2BmV1wjNv4mxyPJeSXvH1ts%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Roof Kingston</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 12 to 25)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frflahealth.ca%2Fhome%2Fprograms%2Fyouth-hub%2F%3Fdoing_wp_cron%3D1773409338.1975519657135009765625&data=05%7C02%7Cdowlingw%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065195296053%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ml37Th4i%2F3koWKwIEwykYubADQjZckex8qiP%2Ba1bRbQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lennox and Addington Youth Hub</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 10 to 24)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1311e0a3-7230-496a-a77c-b23e6df30365?fingerprint=ppb20260316032701" alt="Triboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All these dates can also be found on our school's website in the calendar section of the website.</strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRzsu1KVtcUxDRJjJ4RIlOck6dQgDen_gcENdpQYQlF46gKaWTXO0BVLg26EsW1UQntIe0&s" alt="" width="222" height="130" style="width:222px;height:130px;display:inline-block;float:left"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 22 - Earth Day, Track and Field Primary Canteen Orders due in School Day and Live Webinar for families about EQAO</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 24 - Hamburger Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 28 - Let's Talk Science Challenge</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 29 - 800 m Track and Field Race @ 11 am (Grade 3-8)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 24 - Hamburger Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 1 - Track and Field Day Grade 3-8</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Saturday, May 2 - Grade 6/7/8 Bottle Drive</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 4 - Class Trip Grade 2/3 and 5/6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 5 - 2000 m Track and Field Race @ 2:40 (Seniors)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 7 - Grade 8 NDSS Visit</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 8 - Rain Date for Track and Field Day and 1200 m Race @ 11 am with a Rain Date of May 11(Grade 3-8)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Saturday May 9 - Queen's University Science Rendez-vous @ Slush Puppy Place 10:00 - 3:00</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 12 - Hawk Run</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 14 - SAC Meeting 6:15</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18 - Holiday - No School </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 21 - Class Trip Grade 4/5 and 5/6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 19-22 - EQAO for Grade 3 students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25-28 - EQAO for Grade 6 students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 2 - Regional Track and Field (Kingston)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 8 - Welcome to Kindergarten</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5 - Newburgh Fun Fair Hosted by SAC</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh Hot Lunch and Milkshake Days</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89268381-21ed-4415-9d12-64cab7144e81?fingerprint=ppb20260226182050" alt="milkshake" width="124" height="124" style="width:124px;height:124px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/709a5edc-a37d-497d-8aa9-04121187ef38?fingerprint=ppb20260226182347" alt="pizza image" width="128" height="102" style="width:128px;height:102px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/530472c2-42a9-44d2-987e-adeb4af9ba23?fingerprint=ppb20260226182406" alt="hamburger" width="102" height="84" style="width:102px;height:84px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh School will be offering pizza lunches and now hamburger lunches! Monies raised will go back to the school to support students. If you would like your child to participate in pizza or hamburger days, each can be ordered through School Day. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When there is a tri-board announcement that all buses are cancelled in the Limestone District School Board and it falls on a hot lunch day, the hot lunch day will be rescheduled. If your child attends school on that day, please prepare them a lunch.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 3 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 25 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 27 Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 8 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 24 Hamburger Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30 Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Curriculum Connection</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your students’ learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Ftutoring&data=05%7C02%7Cvanderschot%40limestone.on.ca%7C892fa2f3eb9741a1fb8b08de17eb71d4%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638974497276489865%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pqg%2BbGBc0b0EPoIYUHlV72cho4Q7tYgHOJbA7MYXHp8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fd3ef9a7-bacf-44b9-beb0-fbaa410d9469?fingerprint=ppb20260403043823" alt="April Family Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/af299b38-4b09-44a6-b949-909f14af37a4?fingerprint=ppb20260406015822" alt="Number Tic Tac Toe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are thrilled to announce that our school has been chosen to participate in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter Campaign</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> this year! This year-long initiative is designed to reduce the incidence and impact of harmful and discriminatory language in our school community. Our goal is to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone and gain tools to support your children in using words that uplift and empower.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Words Matter Project seeks to address the nuances of language that can perpetuate harm, bias, and discrimination. By fostering open dialogue and education about the power of words, we aim to create a culture of mindful communication. This campaign will involve not just students and staff but also parents and caregivers, emphasizing the crucial role that families play in promoting respectful interactions. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8768e2fe-1ea5-4606-98eb-21cc7d0a3d92?fingerprint=ppb20260301221445" alt="Hate has no Home here image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council Fundraisers</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d6b2d94d-e90d-4890-8058-92a85362595c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014957" alt="SAC pic" width="379" height="264" style="width:379px;height:264px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next School Advisory Council meeting will be on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 14th @ 6:15pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are your 2025-26 SAC executive members:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: Stephanie Cornish</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: Patty MacDermaid</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: Maria Evans</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher Rep: Olivia Cotman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We warmly welcome all parents to be a part of any and every council meeting, whether you are an elected member or a parent who would just like to listen in and hear more about what is going on at Newburgh PS. Meetings usually include an administrator's sharing component, reports from members in particular positions (treasurer, chairs etc) and some discussion items. Babysitting for school age children will be available. </span><img src="/images/0e2a00e7-9271-4a28-b977-42dd31b474ba?fingerprint=ppb20251217013130" alt="mabels labels" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your SAC is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels! If you’re not familiar with Mabel’s Labels, they are personalized, durable, waterproof labels. They are great for everything from shoes, clothing tags, water bottles and backpacks. To support our fundraiser, visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and select </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh Public School (ON)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. You can pick out whatever labels or product you want, and it will ship directly to your house! The fundraiser doesn’t expire, so just keep it in mind whenever you need labels next.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9019e84d-d9f1-4fbc-94f4-77eacbce48d7?fingerprint=ppb20251219214746" alt="Respiratory Illness" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/21820077-a9de-42ab-8a53-728180716a14?fingerprint=ppb20251219214712" alt="feeling sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/de6e9cca-6732-4be3-bc35-c9e19fe46540?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="schoolday" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh continues to offer our families a new secure portal to complete permissions and payments online. With </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Day: Permissions & Payments</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, you will be able to complete</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> permission forms</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">payments</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from any web browser using your SmartPhone, tablet, laptop or desktop.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through this online portal, you will be able to pay for items such as:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Field trips</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Sporting events</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Student cards/athletic fees</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Hot lunch (where applicable)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The new easy-to-use portal will remove the risks associated with sending money to school with students, the frustration of lost or missing permission forms, and significantly reduce the amount of paper our school consumes.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have not yet signed up for School day, please call the main office and a secure code information sheet will be sent home with your child. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the instructions in it to sign up for a School-Day account at </span><a href="http://www.school-day.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.school-day.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and connect to your child’s events and activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/24195261-737d-4ee3-b461-54af7ebcbdef?fingerprint=ppb20251217013337" alt="safearrival2023" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How Do I Report An Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; do not call the school to report an absence. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child is going to be absent from learning, please ensure you use the Safe Arrival system to report the absence. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. You cannot indicate a half day absence.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to report your absence:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Toll-free telephone</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1-855-257-9349</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. School Messenger App</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. </strong></b><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal</strong></b></a><br></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9b4f1616-76d2-420d-a2f0-accf18180b45?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435" alt="OT Tiered model letter for families June 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2228f7ab-9f67-4efc-876d-bfaede9a5aad?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important School Information</strong></b></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Entry to school</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:40 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:55 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">50-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch (20 minutes) and recess (40 minutes)</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:45 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2:25 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2:40 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">50-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh PS Staff 2025-26</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal: Jennifer Osborne</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Principal: Tanyelle VanderSchoor</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Office Manager: Vicki Clement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(JK/SK) Leah Birk & Chantelle Shook (ECE)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(1/2) Hannah Sutherland</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(2/3) Brianna Ziehl (Stephanie McEwen on leave)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(4/5) Ashley Morrow</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(5/6) Cathleen Caza</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(6/7/8) Olivia Cotman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">French: Faith Moore</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Support Teacher: Tanyelle VanderSchoor</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Support Counsellor: Jamie Lopes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Education Coordinator: Matt Aylsworth</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Planning Time Teacher: Karla Tynski</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Educational Assistant: Crystal Blanchard </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">STEA (Short Term Educational Assistant): Jessica Crouse</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Head Custodian: Melanie Hagerman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Night Custodian: Sonja Wood</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">STUDENT MEDICAL PLANS</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask families to notify the school about their child's emergency medical conditions and complete the Plans of Care linked below. Updated Plans of Care for students with existing medical conditions will be sent home with your child on the first day of school. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.limestone.on.ca/medical-procedures</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="338" height="483" style="width:338px;height:483px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is committed to delivering health and physical education to all elementary students, using the Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8, 2019. LDSB is committed to building positive school cultures that support student achievement and wellness. The Exemption from Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction, Grades 1 to 8 Procedure (the “Procedure”) was developed in response to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) No. 162 which requires school boards to develop a procedure that allows for students to be exempted, at the request of their parents/guardians, from instruction related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations found in Strand D of the Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8, 2019 (the “Curriculum”). Classroom teachers will inform families of the timeline for delivering Strand D Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction, and an exemption letter will be provided. Below is a link to the expectations by grade. </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260513T1400Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by </span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260513T1400Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/81f855ac-37e6-42c2-baba-49da61522312?fingerprint=ppb20260223200617" alt="school mental health image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Check out the School Mental Health Family Resources following the link below</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://smho-smso.ca/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/fde66b98-2e58-40d1-bd92-c4ee63a6c7d0?fingerprint=ppb20251217015329" alt="School Counts" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6b8671bd-7df8-4d15-bbbb-3ead38299e08?fingerprint=ppb20251217014016" alt="Screenshot 2025 09 12 084941" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d991c2bc-1a0e-4163-975c-2ead7867aba8?fingerprint=ppb20251217015010" alt="KFL&A" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0116fd7b-4dfa-4833-ba03-d3ca3db87588?fingerprint=ppb20251217013010" alt="Hate has no home" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="https://entripyprodstorage.blob.core.windows.net/es-images/thumbs/0150206_320.jpeg" alt="Newburgh Public School" width="145" height="144" style="width:145px;height:144px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DON'T FORGET YOU CAN ORDER NEWBURGH WEAR ALL YEAR LONG WITH THIS LINK</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://newburghpublicschool.entripyshops.com/</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/926ebb63-0e89-498b-9ef9-3ab4a1ebe061?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343" alt="Newburgh PS logo" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p>
2026-04-20 00:03:33.48 +0000 UTC
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Newburgh April Family News
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4b7905e4-0115-455d-b7b2-b0040a319f91?fingerprint=ppb20260403045124" alt="Hello April and bunny" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring has arrived, and with it comes a wonderful energy across our school! Last week, students in all classes enjoyed </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rocks and Rings</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a hands-on experience that sparked curiosity and engagement throughout the building. Our Grade 6, 7, and 8 students also had an exciting and successful trip to the Blue Jays game—a memorable experience that connected learning, teamwork, and school spirit.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Across the school, we continue to intentionally incorporate meaningful real‑world connections into our learning. Students have been learning about Epilepsy and Autism Awareness, and throughout April we are celebrating and honouring neurodivergent brains—recognizing, accepting, and valuing people for who they are and how they think, feel, and act. These conversations help build empathy, understanding, and a strong sense of belonging for all.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move into the final months of the school year, there is so much to look forward to! Upcoming events include track and field, running club, Welcome to Kindergarten event, the Science Challenge Team, dodgeball teams, junior basketball, whole‑school Zumba, and many class trips to celebrate a year of learning and growth.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our teachers continue to warmly welcome the community into their classrooms to share in new learning. We are excited for Ruthy’s Reading Room to visit our primary classes, as well as experiential, hands‑on woodworking opportunities for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 and Indigenous Beading.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 and Grade 6 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> provincial standardized testing will happen again this spring between May 5 and June 9, 2026. Specific EQAO dates for Newburgh PS will be determined by the teaching staff in the coming weeks and families will be notified. If interested, EQAO has offered the following parent information session:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s Primary and Junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students, and answer questions from participants. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff. (April 22, 2026) </span><a href="https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iRXhTHlaR5yYNcsZt5DH2g#/registration" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Webinar Registration - Zoom</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">So much is happening at Newburgh, and we are truly grateful for the ongoing support of our families. We look forward to a fantastic spring filled with learning, connection, and celebration!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We also wanted to extend special wishes and a peaceful time of reflection and celebration to everyone this past weekend who observed Pesach (Passover), Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Take good care and we hope the Easter Bunny was good to everyone!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support and partnership in learning. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yours in Education, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jennifer Osborne, Principal, and Tanyelle VanderSchoor, Vice-Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April Recognizes Neurodiversity</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9e8d0299-11d4-4590-a4d3-8234a9df0225?fingerprint=ppb20260403024636" alt="neurodiversity 5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Neurodiversity</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a term that recognizes that all brains work in different ways. Just as we celebrate differences in culture, language, and interests, neurodiversity reminds us that there is no single “right” way to think, learn, feel, or experience the world. Brain differences are a natural part of being human.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some people describe themselves as </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">neurodivergent</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, meaning their brains work differently from what society often considers “typical.” This can include individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning or thinking differences. These differences are not deficits—they often come with unique strengths, perspectives, creativity, and problem‑solving abilities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At our school, April is a time to honour neurodivergent brains and to reinforce the message that everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are and how they think, feel, and act.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Reminder</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQnbwWKvkyMVu41E33YHXiAhJ0NIIvfi6qCLGp6m6neeL2pqA8M3V1DZgs&s" alt="Reminders: Join Us for Lunch March 11; Renew Your Membership ..." width="118" height="118" style="width:118px;height:118px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the event that you need to drop off or pick up your child(ren) early during the school day, please buzz at the front office doors and stop by the office to sign your child(ren) in or out using the student drop-off/pick-up list. Ms. Clement will retrieve your child(ren) from their classroom(s).</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have a message for the teaching staff, please use your child’s agenda or leave a message with the office. This helps ensure continuity of learning in every classroom.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As well, if you are dropping your child(ren) off in the morning before 9:00, please drop them at the end of the school in the gravel area.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your cooperation.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Playground Updates</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d1b6e1ef-d9ff-48b3-b797-b3b7497f9c1d?fingerprint=ppb20260403025826" alt="spring image" width="259" height="145" style="width:259px;height:145px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Exciting news that the playground climbers will now be open for play! With the arrival of spring and warmer weather comes plenty of mud and puddles. Therefore, we will continue to monitor and close sections of the school yard as needed so students can play safely. Please ensure your child(ren) come to school with extra clothes and appropriate outdoor gear to change into if clothing becomes wet or soiled and keep a close eye on the day's forecast, so children are dressed appropriately for this unpredictable time of year.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming School Presentations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/47f957fa-8a7e-4486-a5b3-9403d180bca6?fingerprint=ppb20260403040625" alt="ruthys reading room 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ruthy's Reading Room is a popular Canadian-based digital platform and community program designed to provide diverse, inclusive children's literature. Created in 2019 by Michelle McDonald, a local mother and educator, the platform aim to increase access to diverse stories for young children. Michelle will visit Primary classes at Newburgh on April 15.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration and Out Of Boundary Registration </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f4aa3cb0-2dc1-465b-a64b-d6980052ff05?fingerprint=ppb20260227200517" alt="Kindergarten registrations" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten this September? If your child is four- or five-years-old by the end of December (2026), </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">now is the time to register</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. For more information, please visit </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/kindergarten</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Limestone, students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application. Please note only one application per student can be processed; please do not submit more than one application for multiple school locations. If multiple applications are submitted, families will be contacted to select which school application they would like processed, and all other applications will be removed from the system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The board is not responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out of boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out of district). </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/32be6253-6eee-4116-857e-6cd71b36c0ed?fingerprint=ppb20260323182337" alt="April Health News" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/72670a90-37d2-4dcb-9dd5-2b87b65785a0?fingerprint=ppb20260212233310" alt="webinar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9612e6c2-fe78-46ab-9c91-e8becb363d5a?fingerprint=ppb20260316032628" alt="maltby newest" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/13f29383-1127-401b-902b-46a004a2648a?fingerprint=ppb20260206182955" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 06 132905" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone prioritizes mental health supports, we recognize this time of year can be challenging for students especially after a week away from support systems in the schools. The following resources are available in our communities for students and families:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre (March 17 Kingston Walk-in Clinic; March 18 Sydenham Walk-in Clinic)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonestoptalk.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdowlingw%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065195213594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rh%2Bb724Fj5lSnULQI0Ugohg%2Fs9ach%2B4bZjCcUtESsa8%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkingstonhomebase.ca%2Fone-roof%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdowlingw%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065195257429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F1rr%2FcBJLCay7VphYPXz6%2BmV1wjNv4mxyPJeSXvH1ts%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Roof Kingston</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 12 to 25)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frflahealth.ca%2Fhome%2Fprograms%2Fyouth-hub%2F%3Fdoing_wp_cron%3D1773409338.1975519657135009765625&data=05%7C02%7Cdowlingw%40limestone.on.ca%7Cb14dd233a34d42bf914508de810736af%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639090065195296053%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ml37Th4i%2F3koWKwIEwykYubADQjZckex8qiP%2Ba1bRbQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lennox and Addington Youth Hub</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (ages 10 to 24)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1311e0a3-7230-496a-a77c-b23e6df30365?fingerprint=ppb20260316032701" alt="Triboard" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><img src="/images/50980e77-3e33-40ff-af55-98527a413bb5?fingerprint=ppb20260217190548" alt="Healthy Eating March" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a57570c2-d8af-4b11-a464-2e1b85ce6dc7?fingerprint=ppb20260217191056" alt="Newsletter" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All these dates can also be found on our school's website in the calendar section of the website.</strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRzsu1KVtcUxDRJjJ4RIlOck6dQgDen_gcENdpQYQlF46gKaWTXO0BVLg26EsW1UQntIe0&s" alt="" width="222" height="130" style="width:222px;height:130px;display:inline-block;float:left"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday April 9 - SAC meeting 6:15</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, April 13 - Grade 1/2 and 2/3 Class Trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 15 - Milkshake Orders for April and May due in School Day and Pizza Orders Due</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 16 - Dodgeball Tournaments (Junior @ Centreville and Senior @ Enterprise)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 15 - Ruthie's Reading Room visits Primary Classes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17 - PA Day - No school for students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 28 - Let's Talk Science Challenge</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 24 - Hamburger Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 7 - Grade 8 NDSS Visit</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh Hot Lunch and Milkshake Days</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89268381-21ed-4415-9d12-64cab7144e81?fingerprint=ppb20260226182050" alt="milkshake" width="124" height="124" style="width:124px;height:124px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/709a5edc-a37d-497d-8aa9-04121187ef38?fingerprint=ppb20260226182347" alt="pizza image" width="128" height="102" style="width:128px;height:102px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/530472c2-42a9-44d2-987e-adeb4af9ba23?fingerprint=ppb20260226182406" alt="hamburger" width="102" height="84" style="width:102px;height:84px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh School will be offering pizza lunches and now hamburger lunches! Monies raised will go back to the school to support students. If you would like your child to participate in pizza or hamburger days, each can be ordered through School Day. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When there is a tri-board announcement that all buses are cancelled in the Limestone District School Board and it falls on a hot lunch day, the hot lunch day will be rescheduled. If your child attends school on that day, please prepare them a lunch.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 3 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 25 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 27 Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 8 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 24 Hamburger Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30 Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 Pizza Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Curriculum Connection</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your students’ learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Ftutoring&data=05%7C02%7Cvanderschot%40limestone.on.ca%7C892fa2f3eb9741a1fb8b08de17eb71d4%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638974497276489865%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pqg%2BbGBc0b0EPoIYUHlV72cho4Q7tYgHOJbA7MYXHp8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fd3ef9a7-bacf-44b9-beb0-fbaa410d9469?fingerprint=ppb20260403043823" alt="April Family Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/af299b38-4b09-44a6-b949-909f14af37a4?fingerprint=ppb20260406015822" alt="Number Tic Tac Toe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are thrilled to announce that our school has been chosen to participate in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter Campaign</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> this year! This year-long initiative is designed to reduce the incidence and impact of harmful and discriminatory language in our school community. Our goal is to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone and gain tools to support your children in using words that uplift and empower.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Words Matter Project seeks to address the nuances of language that can perpetuate harm, bias, and discrimination. By fostering open dialogue and education about the power of words, we aim to create a culture of mindful communication. This campaign will involve not just students and staff but also parents and caregivers, emphasizing the crucial role that families play in promoting respectful interactions. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8768e2fe-1ea5-4606-98eb-21cc7d0a3d92?fingerprint=ppb20260301221445" alt="Hate has no Home here image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council Fundraisers</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d6b2d94d-e90d-4890-8058-92a85362595c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014957" alt="SAC pic" width="379" height="264" style="width:379px;height:264px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next School Advisory Council meeting will be on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 9th @ 6:15pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are your 2025-26 SAC executive members:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: Stephanie Cornish</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: Patty MacDermaid</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: Maria Evans</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher Rep: Olivia Cotman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We warmly welcome all parents to be a part of any and every council meeting, whether you are an elected member or a parent who would just like to listen in and hear more about what is going on at Newburgh PS. Meetings usually include an administrator's sharing component, reports from members in particular positions (treasurer, chairs etc) and some discussion items. Babysitting for school age children will be available. </span><img src="/images/0e2a00e7-9271-4a28-b977-42dd31b474ba?fingerprint=ppb20251217013130" alt="mabels labels" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your SAC is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels! If you’re not familiar with Mabel’s Labels, they are personalized, durable, waterproof labels. They are great for everything from shoes, clothing tags, water bottles and backpacks. To support our fundraiser, visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and select </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh Public School (ON)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. You can pick out whatever labels or product you want, and it will ship directly to your house! The fundraiser doesn’t expire, so just keep it in mind whenever you need labels next.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dde9eb06-b8c2-492a-ae3c-aae14daa7c86?fingerprint=ppb20260227133716" alt="softball" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9019e84d-d9f1-4fbc-94f4-77eacbce48d7?fingerprint=ppb20251219214746" alt="Respiratory Illness" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/21820077-a9de-42ab-8a53-728180716a14?fingerprint=ppb20251219214712" alt="feeling sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/de6e9cca-6732-4be3-bc35-c9e19fe46540?fingerprint=ppb20251217015036" alt="schoolday" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh continues to offer our families a new secure portal to complete permissions and payments online. With </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-Day: Permissions & Payments</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, you will be able to complete</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> permission forms</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">payments</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from any web browser using your SmartPhone, tablet, laptop or desktop.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through this online portal, you will be able to pay for items such as:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Field trips</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Sporting events</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Student cards/athletic fees</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Hot lunch (where applicable)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The new easy-to-use portal will remove the risks associated with sending money to school with students, the frustration of lost or missing permission forms, and significantly reduce the amount of paper our school consumes.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have not yet signed up for School day, please call the main office and a secure code information sheet will be sent home with your child. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the instructions in it to sign up for a School-Day account at </span><a href="http://www.school-day.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.school-day.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and connect to your child’s events and activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/24195261-737d-4ee3-b461-54af7ebcbdef?fingerprint=ppb20251217013337" alt="safearrival2023" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How Do I Report An Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; do not call the school to report an absence. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child is going to be absent from learning, please ensure you use the Safe Arrival system to report the absence. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. You cannot indicate a half day absence.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to report your absence:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Toll-free telephone</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1-855-257-9349</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. School Messenger App</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. </strong></b><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal</strong></b></a><br></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select Attendance, then Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9b4f1616-76d2-420d-a2f0-accf18180b45?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435" alt="OT Tiered model letter for families June 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2228f7ab-9f67-4efc-876d-bfaede9a5aad?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important School Information</strong></b></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Entry to school</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:40 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:55 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">50-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch (20 minutes) and recess (40 minutes)</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:45 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2:25 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2:40 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">50-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:30 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newburgh PS Staff 2025-26</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal: Jennifer Osborne</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Principal: Tanyelle VanderSchoor</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Office Manager: Vicki Clement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(JK/SK) Leah Birk & Chantelle Shook (ECE)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(1/2) Hannah Sutherland</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(2/3) Brianna Ziehl (Stephanie McEwen on leave)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(4/5) Ashley Morrow</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(5/6) Cathleen Caza</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(6/7/8) Olivia Cotman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">French: Faith Moore</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Support Teacher: Tanyelle VanderSchoor</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Support Counsellor: Jamie Lopes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Education Coordinator: Matt Aylsworth</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Planning Time Teacher: Karla Tynski</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Educational Assistant: Crystal Blanchard </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">STEA (Short Term Educational Assistant): Jessica Crouse</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Head Custodian: Melanie Hagerman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Night Custodian: Sonja Wood</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">STUDENT MEDICAL PLANS</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask families to notify the school about their child's emergency medical conditions and complete the Plans of Care linked below. Updated Plans of Care for students with existing medical conditions will be sent home with your child on the first day of school. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.limestone.on.ca/medical-procedures</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="338" height="483" style="width:338px;height:483px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is committed to delivering health and physical education to all elementary students, using the Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8, 2019. LDSB is committed to building positive school cultures that support student achievement and wellness. The Exemption from Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction, Grades 1 to 8 Procedure (the “Procedure”) was developed in response to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) No. 162 which requires school boards to develop a procedure that allows for students to be exempted, at the request of their parents/guardians, from instruction related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations found in Strand D of the Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8, 2019 (the “Curriculum”). Classroom teachers will inform families of the timeline for delivering Strand D Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction, and an exemption letter will be provided. Below is a link to the expectations by grade. </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260513T1400Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by </span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373?fingerprint=20260513T1400Z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/81f855ac-37e6-42c2-baba-49da61522312?fingerprint=ppb20260223200617" alt="school mental health image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Check out the School Mental Health Family Resources following the link below</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://smho-smso.ca/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/fde66b98-2e58-40d1-bd92-c4ee63a6c7d0?fingerprint=ppb20251217015329" alt="School Counts" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6b8671bd-7df8-4d15-bbbb-3ead38299e08?fingerprint=ppb20251217014016" alt="Screenshot 2025 09 12 084941" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d991c2bc-1a0e-4163-975c-2ead7867aba8?fingerprint=ppb20251217015010" alt="KFL&A" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0116fd7b-4dfa-4833-ba03-d3ca3db87588?fingerprint=ppb20251217013010" alt="Hate has no home" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="https://entripyprodstorage.blob.core.windows.net/es-images/thumbs/0150206_320.jpeg" alt="Newburgh Public School" width="145" height="144" style="width:145px;height:144px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DON'T FORGET YOU CAN ORDER NEWBURGH WEAR ALL YEAR LONG WITH THIS LINK</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://newburghpublicschool.entripyshops.com/</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/926ebb63-0e89-498b-9ef9-3ab4a1ebe061?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343" alt="Newburgh PS logo" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p>
2026-04-06 22:08:48.945 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Newburgh Public School located in the quaint, community oriented village of Newburgh in Stone Mills Township. Our school, which is home to about 125 students who range in age from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, strives to ensure that our children develop into adaptable and resilient individuals who are capable problem solvers, ready to participate fully as responsible citizens in our community.
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View All NewsLimestone Students Shine at the 2026 Ontario Skills Competition
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board students showcased their outstanding skills and talent at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held in Toronto on May 4 and 5, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students from across the province to demonstrate that they are truly the best in their field. Over two and a half days, competitors impress educators, family members, friends, and potential employers through hands-on, real‑world challenges. Medalists are awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals, with some also receiving monetary awards and the opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition, and potentially the WorldSkills Competition.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Participation and Results</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone students returned home with an impressive showing across elementary, secondary, and post‑secondary categories:</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board had 16 Elementary Students attend Skills Ontario in the areas of:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Construction</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Horticulture and Landscaping</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VEX Robotics</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego Mechanics</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In secondary Limestone District School Board had representation in the following competitions:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electrical Installations</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plumbing</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpentry - Team - Team of 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Culinary Arts</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graphic Design - Presentation</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hairstyling</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photography</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prepared Speech</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Home and Team Building - Team of 4</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Collision Repair</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Painting</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Service Technology</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cabinetmaking</span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Powered Equipment</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welding</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Baking</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computer Aided Manufacturing</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Results:</span></h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold – Computer Aided Manufacturing:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Jacob O’Reilly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Silver – Home and Team Building (Team of 4):</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quinn Sproule</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clarke Lemke</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parker Beeg</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jasper Keller</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bryden Thibodeau (competed with the team at Limestone Skills Competition)</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bronze – Auto Painting:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Amanda Neddow</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Post‑Secondary Competition</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Alisha Haaksman</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all competitors, educators, and programs involved for their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence. Limestone is proud to see students thrive, demonstrate their skills, and represent the board so well on the provincial stage.</span></p>
2026-05-12 13:29:30.368 +0000 UTC
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Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Patty Gollogly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Program Services: School Climate & Community Engagement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-04-23 20:30:53.848 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we enter the spring season and final third of the school year, we are reminded of this season’s promise of renewal and growth, and the key role schools and families have together in supporting student learning and well-being. This time of </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> brings many opportunities for learning both inside and outside of the classroom, along with the return of outdoor extracurricular activities. While this week has been very wet and rainy, the warmer temperatures of spring are upon us. I would like to take this opportunity to share a few important updates with you:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">P.A. Day – Friday, April 17</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that tomorrow, Friday, April 17, is a P.A. Day. There will be no classes for students, and we look forward to welcoming them back to school on Monday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey – Coming in May</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In early May, Limestone will be inviting families to take part in a Family Engagement and Climate Survey. The optional survey is anonymous, and families can choose which questions they want to answer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey asks about topics such as feeling connected to school, family involvement, safety and bullying, communication, before- and after-school programming, and how technology like artificial intelligence is used in schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback shared through this survey helps schools and the school board understand what is working well, what could improve, and what may make it harder for some families to take part. Your feedback helps strengthen communication, support student well-being, and improve school experiences for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information will be shared leading up to the survey being live in early May. </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are encouraged to watch a short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> featuring Senior Staff and a Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Co-Chair, who share more about the Family Engagement and Climate Survey and why family voice is so important.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Rights Information</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Launched in October 2022, the Limestone’s Student Human Rights Reporting Tool provides a way for students, families, caregivers, and staff to report human rights concerns involving LDSB students, including matters related to discrimination and harassment. Reviewing and analyzing this information helps support safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environments and supports the board’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/dff6803b-6f2d-4d36-a758-68758a63ceb3/2026-04-09-Student-Human-Rights-Data-Summary-for-2024-2025.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260409164623" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Human Rights Reports – 2024-2025 Summary is now available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and can be accessed by families. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census 2025 Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In November 2025, Limestone completed the See Yourself in Limestone: Student Census 2025, a voluntary and confidential survey that helps us better understand students’ identities and school experiences. The findings support planning and decision-making that promotes equity, well being, and student success across Limestone schools. An overview of the Student Census 2025 was presented to the Board of Trustees at last night’s board meeting. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/see-yourself-in-limestone-2025-student-census-update-20260416133605" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">visit the Limestone District School Board website to review the full Student Census summary</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about how student voice is helping shape our work.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports Available for Students</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support of Limestone schools and their communities. Your partnership, feedback, and engagement play an important role in strengthening student learning and well-being across Limestone. Limestone staff remain committed to collaborating with families to create safe, inclusive, and supportive school communities where every student can learn and see themselves in Limestone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.