CALVIN PARK UPDATE
Week of April 26-30, 2021
Dear Calvin Park Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for supporting your child in their on-line learning this week - we know that these times are not easy ones so we appreciate that everyone is doing what works best for their family. We love seeing students connecting online to continue their learning.
We are excited to share that on Tuesday, April 27, from 6:15-7:15, our School Council has organized a timely presentation by our LDSB Mental Health Lead, Laura Conboy, focusing on how parents/guardians can support your child during this time and some of the resources that are available for families. This meeting is open to all of our families so we will send out an email message on Monday with the meeting link if you would like to join.
If your child is not participating in online learning on a specific day or needs adjustments to the online learning schedule, please contact your child's teacher. Also, if your child is absent and you wish to avoid receiving an automated attendance call, please enter your child's absence using SafeArrival.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you need additional support (email calvp@limestone.on.ca or call 613- 542-2796). We are also able to offer food and clothing support so please call or email us if we can be of assistance.
Thank you,
Elizabeth Suriyuth, Principal
Wilma Pettingill, Vice-Principal
and the Calvin Park Team
THIS WEEK AT CALVIN PARK
Monday, April 26 - Day 1
- Virtual Learning Week #2
- 6:15-7:15 - School Council Presentation with LDSB Mental Health Lead, Laura Conboy: "Building Hope During Covid: Supporting your Child"
Look for an email with the meeting link on Monday. All parents/guardians are welcome so please join us!
Wednesday, April 28 - Day 3
- National Day of Mourning to remember those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy
- Dr. Michael Ungar virtual presentation "Raising Resilient Children" Please see more information below.
Thursday, April 29 - Day 4
Friday, April 30 - Day 5
- Calvin Clothing Spirit Day - wear blue and red or your Calvin clothing. Show your Comet spirit!
UPCOMING DATES
May is Asian Heritage Month
May is Jewish Heritage Month
May is Speech and Hearing Month
May 3-7 Mental Health Week
May 24 Victoria Day Holiday
PRESENTATION FOR ALL CALVIN PARK FAMILIES
Co-Chairs:
Claudine Elvidge (claudine_elvidge@hotmail.com)
Krystle Holton ( krystleholton@hotmail.com )
Secretary/Treasurer: Sarah Phinney
Our Indigo and FlipGive fundraisers will be continuing until June 25th. For more information about these fundraisers, please view the Calvin Park School Advisory Council Update https://www.smore.com/beqxr Participation in these fundraisers is easy! Just sign up and a percentage of what you spend for regular purchases like groceries, gas, home products and gifts, will go to our school. All fundraising this year will be used to purchase new books for classroom libraries to reflect diverse lives and issues related to equity, racism, and inclusion.
GRADE 8 GRADUATION CEREMONY
GRADE 8 GRADUATION PHOTOS
DAILY COVID SCREENING
Ontario Government Support for Learners
The new COVID-19 Child Benefit announced in the 2021 Ontario Budget will provide direct payments to families and students to help with additional costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you received a payment through the Support for Learners program, you do not need to apply. Starting on April 26, 2021, we will begin issuing additional payments of:
- $400 for each child or youth up to Grade 12
- $500 for each child or youth up to age 21 with special needs
If you missed applying for the Support for Learners program, you will have the opportunity to apply for this new round of payment. Applications will open from May 3, 2021 to May 17, 2021.Learn more on the government’s Support for Learners webpage liked below.
RESOURCES TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH
LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Please continue to check these Limestone District School Board platforms for the most up-to-date information from our Board.
LDSB Website https://www.limestone.on.ca/
LDSB Twitter: https://twitter.com/LimestoneDSB
LDSB Facebook https://tinyurl.com/wbhjtku
LDSB Instagram https://instagram.com/limestonedsb/
In addition, please follow our:
Calvin Park Twitter account: @CalvinPark_LDSB or https://twitter.com/CalvinPark_LDSB
Calvin Park Website: https://calvinpark.limestone.on.ca/
Calvin Park Public School Office: (613) 542-2796
Mrs. Christine LeClair, Office Administrator
Mrs. Elizabeth Suriyuth, Principal: suriyuthe@limestone.on.ca
Ms. Wilma Pettingill, Vice-Principal: pettingillw@limestone.on.ca
Calvin Park Public School
Email: calvp@limestone.on.ca
Website: www.calvinpark.limestone.on.ca
Location: 153 Van Order Drive, Kingston, ON, Canada
Phone: 613-542-2796
Twitter: @CalvinPark_LDSB