Ms. Monique Anderson

Ms. Sheri Hodgins

Ms. Donna Offord

Our celebrations to honour each of our retirees is best captured in the words of the Starfish poem found below. A life's work in education is immeasureable as each interaction and relationship formed holds the promise of infinite possibility. As each retiree takes a moment to reflect on their career they'll fondly remember the many 'starfish' that have supported along the way. Their effort, time, and connection mattered to that 'one' at the right moment. We are grateful for their gifts and skills - the impact of their work is vast. They are the difference makers in the lives of many! We appreciate each one of you and all you have done for La Salle students, staff and our community. Once a Knight, always a Knight ...

As the end of the school year approaches we are, unfortunately, saying goodbye to some of our staff members. We are most grateful to the following staff as they transition to new placements for September, and are hopeful that they return to us in the future:

Intermediate Staff

Melina Morihovitis

Katherine Noyes

Justin Peterson

Keely Sudds

Ella Pratt-Vallier

*Lisa McFarlane is on leave for 23/24 and will return September '24.

Secondary Staff

Omid Aghamiriam

Maddie Corsi

Alyssa Leslie

Grace Newell

Greg Thome

Jackie Rodgerson

We wish them all the best for the fall!

"You're off to great places.

Today is your day.

Your mountain is waiting so ...

Get on your way!"

Dr. Seuss

Congratulations graduates on your achievements. We are all so proud of each of you. We wish you all the best as you begin your new adventures.

Once a Knight, always a Knight.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Rymal who has created this google folder of photos from Thursday's ceremony. They can be found using this link:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XMsWuGKV5hrcpgtr6

To our coaches ... You are difference makers in the lives of our students on the field, pitch, ice, court, track and more! We simply could not enjoy an evening of recognition such as this one without your dedication and commitment to our student-athletes. Thank you.

A BIG thank you to our athletic director, Mr. Reuben Brunet, who speaks from the heart and leads with an undeniable love of all things La Salle. We simply couldn't do it without you. Thank you.

Looking back on the year's successes with gratitude ... Well done, Knights!

Date: Wednesday, August 30th, 2023

Time: 9am - 11am

Cost: $20.00 *This includes: Lock and Grade 9 Day Transportation & Food

Location: Please use the front entrance

Students will receive a t-shirt, timetable, guided tour, and some other small items in a bag

Agnes welcomes the support of arts-engaged high school students at Agnes Art Camp, week-long day camps for children ages 6–12 in July.

Volunteering at Agnes offers individuals an opportunity to be immersed in a museum education environment. We encourage teens interested in learning about visual arts, creativity and education to reach out.

Flexible schedules are available and students may opt to volunteer for a full week, mornings or afternoons only, or another custom schedule designed with Agnes.

You can read more about our camps here: https://agnes.queensu.ca/participate/classes-workshops-camps/agnes-art-camp-summer-2023/

Please contact Charlotte Gagnier, Program Coordinator at Agnes for more information (613) 533-6000 x 77053.

Help us provide healthy food for students at your school

The Food Sharing Project is a registered charity that has been serving the area for almost 40 years. We are the organization which provides nutritious food and equipment to schools across Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington for their in-school breakfast, lunch and hearty snack programs.

Each week of the school year, our team of 12 volunteers pack about 450 boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, dairy and protein foods which are delivered to every school in KFL&A, including yours. In 2019, prior to the onset of COVID-19, we sent food with a value of $12,000 to schools each week and in 2022, that amount rose to $21,000 per week.

The 2022-2023 school year has been unprecedented for The Food Sharing Project. Due to increasing demand and the skyrocketing costs of food, we are facing a significant budget shortfall as we are now sending out over $25,000 in food every week. We need your help to ensure that students do not go through the school day hungry. Please consider making a donation to help us continue to get healthy food to students at your school.

Educators and research tell us that when they can eat nutritious food at school, students are more engaged in their learning, can focus better on tasks and can have more positive social interactions throughout the day. They are also more willing to try something new, which can lead to better food choices as adults.

Every donation, regardless of the amount, will make a difference for students in your school. Please go to www.foodsharingproject.org and click on the DONATE button to make a secure online donation today. Thank you.

The grassroots collective, Gender Affirming Assistance Project (GAAP), is a community-based group based in the Katarokwi/Kingston region that seeks to support two-spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse community members.

This initiative aims to reduce the barriers for people when accessing gender-affirming care and rooting for anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and intersectional ethics of care. GAAP is working with community members, including students from Queen’s University, to provide two services currently: gender-affirming apparel, and support for name/gender marker changes on identification cards.

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There are many community organizations, including The Maltby Centre, that offer a variety of resources to support students and families. The Maltby Centre (https://maltbycentre.ca/) provides mental health and autism services to children and youth, and works with clients in schools, homes, and other locations.

Other supports include:

• School Mental Health Ontario (*Added new SMH Resource Document below!)
• Youth Diversion
  
• Kids Help Phone

We continue to see many students who struggle to safely and respectively use social media. Please monitor your student's phone usage, especially at night. Many students admit to staying up quite late each night, and therefore coming to school quite tired. Thank you for your vigilance and helping your student get the most out of their day.