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RHPS Family Update January 30 2024
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2019-05-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Rideau Heights introduces SafeArrival
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<p><span><span>One of our greatest priorities is ensuring that all our students arrive safely to school.</span><span> To enhance our existing absence process, we are introducing a new, more efficient absence-reporting system called Safe Arrival.<br>
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<p><span>This new system will make it easier for you to report your student’s absence, reduce the time it takes for our school staff to verify student attendance, and respond to unexpected or unplanned student absences. This time savings makes it faster and more efficient to account for all students and their safety.</span></p>
<p><span>The new student absence reporting system will let you use a mobile app, a website, or an interactive toll-free phone number to report an absence in advance. These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time.<br>
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<p><span>If your student is marked absent and the absence hasn’t been reported in advance, our new SafeArrival system will attempt to reach the student’s priority contact by telephone to confirm the absence. If our system is unable to reach the designated contacts, school office staff will follow up.</span></p>
<p><span>How to report an absence using SafeArrival</span></p>
<p><span><span>There are three ways you can report your student’s absence in advance:</span><span> </span></span></p>
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<li><span>Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store or from <span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home">School Messenger website</a></span> (<span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/">https://go.schoolmessenger.ca</a></span> )or you can select it from within the LDSB mobile app. 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. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system. Select Attendance, then Report an Absence. </span></li>
<li><span>Use the <span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/">School Messenger website</a></span> (<span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/">https://go.schoolmessenger.ca</a></span> ). 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. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system. Select Attendance then Report an Absence. </span></li>
<li><span>Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span></li>
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<p><span>Please do not call the school directly to report your student's absence.</span></p>
<p><span><span>Learn <a href="http://bit.ly/LDSBSafeArrival" target="_blank" title="more">more</a></span><span>.</span><br>
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<p><span>Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we implement this new system</span></p>
2019-04-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Rideau Heights enjoys community centre
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<p><span>Rideau Heights Public School is making great use of the new adjacent Rideau Heights Community Centre and Library.</span></p>
<p><span>This new community centre and library are at the heart of the Rideau Heights neighbourhood. The Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area, Seniors Association, Loving Spoonful and other service providers have built an exciting schedule of programs and activities.</span></p>
<p><span>The new space features </span></p>
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<li><span>Seniors/youth space, lounge areas, a recording studio and a multi-purpose room</span></li>
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<li><span>Gymnasium and community kitchen</span></li>
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<li><span>Customer and administrative services including recreation program registration, facility bookings and sales of Kingston Transit multi-ride cards, blue and grey bins, garbage bag tags and pet licenses</span></li>
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<li><span>Drop-in information about Housing and Social Services programs </span></li>
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<p><span>Our school is taking advantage of the kitchen, gymnasium and library space. All students have been provided with their own library cards. Students are enjoying visiting the library during and after school.</span></p>
<p><span>The building of the Rideau Heights Community Centre and improvements to Shannon Park are part of Phase One of a 20-year plan to revitalize Rideau Heights.</span></p>
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2018-09-10 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Free CPF Spring/Summer 2026 Virtual French Programs for Students
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href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-y%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346743708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YdbxWqKddSEJ1LikT%2F%2BdBJmRsOWRa%2FepJZZVrd3Btjw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-j%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346773295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HuEqtbrN1eyAJJT8RKhCb8WbKa9NVw2hJ3GnY4z9uDY%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-t%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346803838%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xqRa3VsRVSYQSMYJHixg7cLOdCMcSThvFhLMlmduC04%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-i%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346833260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N3PKOxCgbl%2FhUfWlA%2FrLmCEifnWwEf7UDCmLCOdn8dU%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-d%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346861527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jk9sUsYOJZVHUx%2F6vq4HVN9cCUBnEddTyCpD%2F0fm8pw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 </span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-h%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346889084%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zIQRwWU9Ln73kAtKwO2XPCib5Dy1GZ0gYuJeWU3tkyI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-k%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346924298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LxKk2SbwZ0d3QUQQ%2BebqbG0svVbuGlcB0tCrVF1Wil4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-u%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346952350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SFFqL0V8O7zhGkMquGOGRQ1NClrcIVsgoqRcy5idUp8%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-o%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346976379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=24IVMf3PWsZbD%2Foym%2F7P3RhK5WyRRblO3emadNIX1L0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-b%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346999327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6Za%2BC%2BGLAjquWvTkQQkFFQx7YNEd1rOWZQTaXuP5hhw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9-10</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-n%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347019335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yfhKDjelasTkwr9H2qw291LG1wGxU4SNIvz8lXd07ws%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waitlist for All Grades</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Session 6: July 13 to July 24, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-a%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347042928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=10v2gJP%2Bn3j01IN3kcuGLjYxaYHNpMf74a8PlyF8ldo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-f%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347079143%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qYK8gCM2X5%2BvUV3Da2my5lkM97Qjw8DwCqeqCg3xo%2FI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-z%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347127968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O8fAzrYqPtzTvGPpnE8E3s4rDBWpkVDi6%2F%2BOruyzneI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-v%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347166782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oh%2BaXKyck3um%2BqBWrKAaPEabAJR1EMFbjId5BeYbPGw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-e%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347196804%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SLebmkO1zBN7%2B0OJ0%2FbzaqFZZoHQwFV6iPVPGOS6uy4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 </span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-g%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347227984%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lzp7zKzvyNoCLyYiLkJoMiLABmhJuxIdM6eP%2Fvxhpdc%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-w%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347262478%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WzNlKEgYpmqKwh%2BvAjimYnHGwkIW1vUI8EZJuJZQrDQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yd%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347291771%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6nC0dWtn%2F%2FuSAEXuc3JNze%2BdEpxO6Hci5MYRapmqBhE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yh%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347318571%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BuwhKy0oUDAzQ%2BGRsfHQ2IiuJsViyUhczEoDIsFqILE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347344556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tWmt7QG6pdVgvlfMD4O8x4KabZikKmit%2F2h5aQwHNqw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9-10</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347369722%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Pxa2pR%2B6iFG9LOtJryod00ecYy5O9WihDCAXd6qogEI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11-12</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-jl%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347395211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rnv6sMpe3oVnHRroP6WeAfk28dWVmLX6uxtItGGGDPk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waitlist for All Grades</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, please e-mail: </span><a href="mailto:cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com</strong></b></a></p>
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Technical Advisory Group (TAG) - Seeking Expression of Interest
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is Seeking Expression of Interest</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is seeking expressions of interest from </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">individuals</span></a><a href="#_msocom_1" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[EL1]</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> interested in joining the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in support of the ongoing Student Census 2025 project.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group is to provide advice, perspectives, and recommendations related to the design of data collection methods, analysis, and the representation of results for LDSB’s Student Census. TAG plays a critical role in ensuring that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the interpretation of data, helping to minimize bias and strengthen the relevance and integrity of findings.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are seeking expressions of interest for the committee for the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 2026 to August 2028</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> term. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We welcome expressions of interest from all members of the Limestone community, including those who can help us fill the following vacancies:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One to two parents of a Limestone student(s) who is not an employee of the LDSB</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Limestone school administrator</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One or more Limestone secondary students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One community partner member who works alongside LDSB</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Experience in data collection, analysis, and/or reporting of identity‑based data is encouraged; however, individuals with a broad range of research or analysis backgrounds and/or lived experiences are encouraged to apply. In general, members of the TAG will be able to offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experiences including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, geographical diversity (e.g., urban, rural), and/or Poverty/Classism. An understanding of the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fdocument%2Fdata-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520Data%2520Standards%2520for%2520the%2Cdisparities%2520within%2520the%2520public%2520sector.&data=05%7C02%7Cclostlamberte%40limestone.on.ca%7C5bee4cf7e4cc40dd54f508dc81a8bca0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638527810266554766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D0CCxdENPrqOG4zXI7WOtSL%2Bog%2FNwCUoOTpuPM5OkRQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.ontario.ca/document/data-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism#:~:text=The%20Data%20Standards%20for%20the,disparities%20within%20the%20public%20sector.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anti-Racism Data Standards</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is an asset.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members of the Technical Advisory Group contribute to meaningful, community‑informed research and participate in collaborative discussions that shape how Student Census data are understood and communicated.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that all members of the TAG are expected to complete the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> training as a condition of their membership. This online course takes about 7 hours to complete, and costs are covered by the LDSB.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to express interest:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individuals interested in joining TAG are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining relevant experience, perspectives, and interest in the work. Submissions will be reviewed to ensure a balance of skills, expertise, and lived experience.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Before expressing your interest, please review our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census_technical_advisory_group" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Terms of Reference.</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can submit online </span><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpUTVUJxSKlEvHFJaE4SO3ZUQjNGT083WkdNNFJNUksySk5FTjBZMVMzMi4u" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or submit a paper copy, which are available at the board office (220 Portsmouth Ave) </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">by 11:59 pm on Friday June 12, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions and make recommendations in the design of methods for secondary data analysis (e.g., determining disparities and disproportionalities among student outcomes based on identity) and representation of results (e.g., specifically how the information is reported and shared). Most importantly, the purpose of the TAG is to ensure that multiple perspectives are applied to the analysis of </span><a href="/cms/one.aspx" target="_blank" title="Student Census 2020" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">data to minimize the risk of bias. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The TAG is comprised of members who offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experience including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, and/or Poverty/Classism. Members have experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of identity-based data and will be receiving the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffnigc.ca%2Focap-training%2Ftake-the-course%2F&data=04%7C01%7Chigheth%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc73ee6c2b18c4086640208d9f1576128%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637806179854556235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=cQ7gZeHBdsIi%2BpukOtJ9IVLCVBGKCLCCYAHXzFkSHkQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/take-the-course/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP®</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> training.</span></p>
2026-05-29 15:58:02.236 +0000 UTC
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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.