Welborne Word
October 23, 2023, Issue #9
Dear Families,
Congratulations to our Cross Country runners who competed in the District Championship Meet last week! Although it was windy, it was a sunny day and Welborne runners did very well! Thank you to our coaches and to families for supporting the Cross Country Team!
Hot lunch will be delivered on THURSDAY this week because Friday is a PA Day. Hot lunch must be pre-ordered. The order deadline for this week has passed, but if you would like to order for next week, please log-in to your School Day account.
Items from the Lost and Found continue to be on display this week outside the gym. Please encourage your child to look for any items that are missing from your home, or better yet, feel free to drop-in and look for yourself. Items remaining at the end of the week will be donated to a local charity.
Friday, November 24th is Welborne Night at the Kingston Fronts Game! Thanks to Mr. Large and his efforts, we will have a group of students singing O Canada at the game too!
Please use the QR code or the link in the poster below to purchase your tickets.
We look forward to seeing a Welborne crowd at the game on November 24th!
***Our goal is to have 400 people from Welborne at the game! If you need financial support in order to attend this game, please email welba@limestone.on.ca so we can support you.
Last week was Bus Driver Appreciation Day. To show our appreciation, bus drivers and monitors received cookies from Welborne staff and students. We are very thankful for their support of students every morning and every afternoon!
If you have any questions, please email us at welba@limestone.on.ca.
Warm regards,
Ms. Fraser, Mrs. Wellwood, and Ms. Hart
This Friday, October 27, is a day when staff are participating in professional development. There is no school for students.
Statement Regarding Violence in the Middle East
Operation Warm Feet
DOES YOUR STUDENT NEED WINTER BOOTS?
Operation Warm Feet is returning to a one-day distribution for boots on November 25th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 263 Weller Avenue. Each pair of boots will be $2.
Boots are available to Kingston youth and children born 2005 or later.
Note: In the past, this was a referral-based program handled by the school, but they have switched the process.
Questions? Please contact stephaniew@kchc.ca or 613.449.6225
Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive Registration available
Registration available Nov. 1st – Nov. 30th, 2023
A Call for Used Welborne Wear!
Welborne Wednesdays
Welborne Wear
Please follow the above link if you are interested in purchasing some amazing Welborne Wear! In October we will resume our Welborne Wednesdays! On Wednesdays, students are encouraged to wear their Welborne wear and/or our school colours, blue and yellow, to show our school spirit!
Appropriate Use of the Internet and Electronic Devices
A key point from the guidelines:
- Students are responsible for activity and content on the internet accessed by their passwords; consequently, students should not share their passwords with other users.
More information can be found on the Board website by clicking here.
Unacceptable use will be dealt with in accordance to the school’s Code of Conduct and/or relevant Board administrative procedures. This could result in the loss of network access privileges, temporary confiscation of devices, and/or other disciplinary actions.
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) is an internationally recognized campaign heldevery October to promote the importance of cyber security. To help Ontario school boards promote safer and more secure practices across their school communities, the Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECNO) has created the K-12 Cyber Awareness Month Campaign.
With the 2023 theme, “Together we rise: Cyberheroes unite for online safety!,” ECNO is encouraging educators, students and families to unite to increase awareness about potential threats to our cyber security, cyber safety and online privacy, and promoting best practices.
Each week in October, the campaign will focus on a different theme related to cyber awareness. Find the full list of themes below, and be sure to check back each week for new tips and resources related to the topic of the week.
Student Human Rights Incidents and Complaints
LDSB has prepared a video to help students understand Human Rights and how to report an incident. The video can be viewed here.
The video has been shared at school with students in Grades 4-8.
Kingston School of Arts invites 2SLGBTQIA+ folks to join their Pride Creativity Club!
"You’ll be invited to discover your creativity, explore the healing power of the arts, and connect with others in this safe space."
Pride Creativity Club is free, materials are provided, and no prior artistic experience is necessary! Teaching Artist Hill Werth will be present to offer guidance and encouragement.
Pride Creativity Club Fall Dates (*For ages 10 +)
Sunday 12 November from 1pm – 3pm
Sunday 10 December from 1pm – 3pm
Community Mental Health Supports
At Maltby Centre, children and youth experiencing mental health concerns have quick access to services, free of charge. Call 613-546-8535 to learn more.
Events and Dates of Significance
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, Islamic History Month, Women's History Month, as well as Hispanic-Latin American Heritage Month
Oct 23-27 - Media Literacy Week
Oct 27 - Dress Purple Day - in support of Children and Family Services and those they support.
Oct 27 - PA Day (no school for students)
Oct 31 - Dress in Black and Orange - for Halloween
Nov 6-10 Treaties Recognition Week
Nov 8 - Indigenous Veteran's Day
Nov 9 - Remembrance Day ceremony at school
Nov 10 - PA Day (no school for students)
*Nov 24 - Welborne Night at the Frontenac's Game! (Mark it on your calendar! We are singing O'Canada!)
Details about Dress Purple Day
Islamic History Month
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada
LDSB 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Contact us!
Email: welba@limestone.on.ca
Website: welborne.limestone.on.ca
Location: 190 Welborne Avenue, Kingston, ON, Canada
Phone: 613-389-0188
Twitter: @Welborne_LDSB