CALVIN PARK UPDATE
Week of February 1-5, 2021
THIS WEEK AT CALVIN PARK
Monday, February 1 - Day 4
- Start of Term 2
Wednesday, February 3 - Day 1
- Elementary Virtual School - School Council Meeting 6:00- 7:00 pm - If your child is attending the Elementary Virtual School, please complete this form to join meetings and include you in EVS School Council communication http://bit.ly/2YhGL9S
Thursday, February 4 - Day 2
Friday, February 5 - Day 3
UPCOMING DATES
February Black History Month
February 8 School Council Meeting (virtual) 6:00 pm
February 15 Family Day Holiday
February 17 Term 1 Report Cards will be sent home
February 24 Pink Shirt Day "Be Safe, Be Kind, Be You" Wear PINK!!
PLEASE RETURN BORROWED CHROMEBOOKS
Co-Chairs:
Claudine Elvidge (claudine_elvidge@hotmail.com)
Krystle Holton ( krystleholton@hotmail.com )
Secretary/Treasurer:
Sarah Phinney
Our next meeting is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 at 6:00 p.m. New members are always welcome. The meeting link will be sent out to all Council Members by our Co-Chairs. New members are always welcome so please contact Claudine for the meeting link if you are a new member.
School Advisory Council Fundraising Initiatives
Request for Expressions of Interest for Indigenous SAC Representative Position
The Calvin Park School Council wants to reflect our school community and the perspectives and voices of the people within it. To open the door for more diversity on the executive, and around the council table, a position for an Indigenous SAC Representative is available. Please let us know if you are an Indigenous parent/guardian/grandparent of an Indigenous student interested in this position. We’re looking forward to filling this position and continuing our journey to become a more equitable and representative Advisory Council.
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
GRADE 8 - 9 TRANSITION INFORMATION
Our in-school Grade8 students have completed their Grade 9 course selection and registration using the online tool, MyBlueprint Students can log into My Blueprint at home to review courses and explore the other features of My Blueprint, including education and career pathways, creating a cover letter and resume, etc.
More information about the Grade 8 to 9 transition process is available from your child's teacher or on the LDSB Website Grade 8-9 Transitions
Bayridge Secondary School
Ernestown Secondary School
Frontenac Secondary School
Grade 8 Students/Families Live Event (recording)
Kingston Secondary School
Grade 8-9 Transition Presentation
LaSalle Intermediate and Secondary School
LaSalle Grade 9 Information Video
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI)
LCVI Grade 8 Transition Information
Napanee District Secondary School
Sydenham High School
Grade 8 Transition Information
Valentine's Day Guidelines
Enrichment Studies at Queen's University for Grade 7-12 Students
Government Support for Remote Learning
The Government of Ontario is providing one-time funding for parents to help offset costs during the 2020-2021 school year. Eligible parents or guardians will receive a one-time payment of:
- $200 for each student up to age 12
- $250 for each student or youth up to age 21 with special needs
- NEW $200 for student age 13 to Grade 12 including students who are in secondary school that are over age 18
Applications open on Monday, January 11, 2021. The deadline to apply is February 8, 2021. Learn more by the clicking this link: Support for Learners
PLEASE CONTINUE DAILY COVID-19 SCREENING
Free Menstrual Hygiene Products Available in Limestone Schools
Limestone District School Board schools will offer free menstrual hygiene products to students to remove barriers and ensure equitable access for all. Beginning February 1st, all female washrooms and gender-neutral washrooms at Calvin Park will be equipped with menstrual hygiene products in easily accessible locations. Access to menstrual products can be a barrier for many students. Studies show that one in seven young women and non-binary people in Canada will miss some school because they don't have access to pads and tampons, largely because they cannot bear the financial burden of purchasing their own. Other times, students forget to plan ahead or find themselves in an emergency situation.
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