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Students are reminded that they need to be logging in to access their course materials through Minds Online regularly. Students should ensure they are signing in AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK.Students can <a href="https://ldsb.elearningontario.ca/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">access Minds Online directly through this link</a>.

2024-10-10 13:02:38.069 +0000 UTC

Registering at KLC

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">To register complete your Ontario Secondary School Diploma at the Katarokwi Learning Centre:</h3>Current LDSB students: Please speak with your home school administration about a referral to KLC.Not registered in an LDSB school: Please complete the form linked below and a member of our team will reach out to schedule an appointment to meet with you to discuss the opportunities available for you.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FZ1eCdu2wF5&data=05%7C02%7Cmyerskm%40limestone.on.ca%7C347eeedf165e4823ba5c08dddbf34eb4%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638908560258294684%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ADargI%2FwhWCW7zAh6v7z2UXdcYjVun2lgIJ2ybRDh%2Fw%3D&reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">KLC Student Registration Information 2025-2026</a>

2025-08-25 14:35:21.001 +0000 UTC

December Newsletter

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Administration Team Update </h2>I have to share with families that Adam Andrecyk, VP with KLC, is being transferred and so his last day as part of the Alternative and Continuing Ed Administrative Team will be tomorrow Friday, December 19th. Adam has been an integral support for so many of our KLC students, families and staff and he leaves a large hole with his departure. Adam has a deep care for all students and wants to support them in finding success at school. Adam is moving to his next opportunity as a Vice-Principal of LCVI/Calvin Park in Limestone. We wish Adam all the best on this next step and know LCVI/Calvin are lucky to have him. I can't thank Adam enough for his leadership and care for KLC over the last number of years.Kristin Stevens, who is currently VP at Sydenham HS, will be joining the Alternative and Continuing Ed Administrative Team alongside Scott McFarlane, VP, and myself, Kate Myers, Principal, when we return from the holiday break. We look forward to welcoming Kristin to our team! <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Wishing all of our families a wonderful Winter Break and Happy Holidays to all those celebrating! We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2026!</h3> <img src="/images/c61a7451-9176-4eb9-aef4-bf312cb666eb" alt="download" width="213" height="155" style="width:213px;height:155px;display:inline-block">December 20 - January 4: Winter BreakMonday, January 26th and Tuesday, January 27th: Exam Days for Transitions, River, KLC Junior Students (students attend only if they are participating in completing exams/final culminating)Wednesday, January 28th and Thursday, January 29th: Student Success Days for Transitions, River and KLC Junior Students (students attend only if there is a plan with the teacher to complete work)Thursday, January 22nd: Recognition LunchFriday, January 30th: PD Day Monday, February 2nd: First Day of Semester 2 Classes for Transitions, River and KLC Junior Students Friday, February 13th: Semester 1 Report Cards sent home for Transitions River and KLC StudentsFriday, February 13th: Term 1 Report Cards sent home for Rise and Bridge <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Secondary Student Trustee Applications</h2><img src="/images/2f1a9cf7-87da-41e6-acb5-76073bdd8aed" alt="2025 12 08 LDSB Student Trustees Instagram Post" width="646" height="807" style="width:646px;height:807px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">2025 Donation to Sydenham Lions Club</h2>Thanks to Christine Jamieson who has helped collect pop can tabs here at KLC for donation to the Sydenham Lions Club. The proceeds of recycling these tabs will be used for charitable initiatives by the Lions Club such as funding service dogs and guide dogs.<img src="/images/40164d94-141a-45c8-9448-ece1ca483934" alt="thumbnail IMG 6278" width="471" height="626" style="width:471px;height:626px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Laptop Program</h2><img src="/images/ae53595d-6a7a-4fe2-848c-17cc674e5f3d" alt="SLAP POSTER" width="516" height="797" style="width:516px;height:797px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"> </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Accessing Mental Health Supports</h2><img src="/images/ed18dc94-a061-4700-8531-6dd357dd3b83" alt="Mental Health Supports" width="584" height="584" style="width:584px;height:584px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Attendance Matters!</h2><img src="/images/9bb95379-50cd-407a-bf47-fd79991f5415" alt="Attendance" width="603" height="339" style="width:603px;height:339px;display:inline-block"> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">FOR KLC CORE STUDENTS:</h3><img src="/images/ae105ba0-5567-4bdb-a283-03ae87e7e52e" alt="Minds Online login" width="482" height="630" style="width:482px;height:630px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">From SouthEast Public Health</h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/bd4abcc1-b65b-43da-9a62-68a47b80e810" alt="2025 10 17 vaccine reminder age 14 newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><img src="/images/f93dd849-4e42-4b03-8c15-bdec396375e9" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </div></div> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Human Development and Sexual Health Curriculum for Elementary Students</h2>As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cbentleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a42a11524b248a4569b08ddeefe16fb%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638929497252145857%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=E6P4oStAHCWeiD6A23K4EO4GbtvDNDg5Y4LzicuALbg%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Form 325-D</a> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.  Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cbentleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a42a11524b248a4569b08ddeefe16fb%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638929497252169485%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=2kKm39Pr5NrivPkunUSUql62gZdOFNde1E5zicENb4U%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Form 325-B</a>) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the school.  <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Year Calendar</h2><img src="/images/6161c962-c896-4354-b7df-db1318e2b627" alt="e1b64b88 ceba 41cd a5ca 236a7f8662ba" width="844" height="649" style="width:844px;height:649px;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/8abc3ee7-3c9c-43fe-998b-3f0f6d8a4071" alt="thumbnail KLC estore Digital Flyer" width="828" height="639" style="width:828px;height:639px;display:inline-block">

2025-12-18 23:39:00.432 +0000 UTC

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EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians: What to Expect on the OSSLT

Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith

Spring Break - No Classes for Students

EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Writing

Good Friday - No Classes for Students

EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians: What to Expect on the OSSLT

Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith

Spring Break - No Classes for Students

EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Writing

Good Friday - No Classes for Students

Easter Monday - No Classes for Students

P.A. Day - No Classes for Students

Victoria Day - No Classes for Students

P.A. Day - No Classes for Students

Last Day of School for Students

P.A. Day - No Classes for Students

About Our School

Welcome to Katarokwi Learning Centre (KLC), an alternate site of the Limestone District School Board. KLC offers a range of quality educational programs in a safe and caring environment. In our alternative setting, we embrace diversity and self-respect, respect for others and the world around us. KLC supports students who are high-school-aged and adult students toward earning an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). KLC offers a mix of independent and group learning with hands-on and community connected opportunities.

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Message from the Director - March 5, 2026

Dear Families,With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families:School Year Calendar is ApprovedThe Ministry of Education has approved Limestone’s recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar. The school year will begin with a P.A. Day on September 1, 2026, with the first day of classes for students on September 2, 2026. A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" class="editor-link">printable version of the calendar is available on Limestone’s website</a>.Budget SurveyTrustees are seeking feedback on the Limestone District School Board budget planning process for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Families are encouraged to take a few minutes to provide feedback on areas or priority. The survey is anonymous and can be accessed online at <a href="https://bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey" class="editor-link">bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey</a> . The survey closes March 23, 2026.Video: Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO HighlightsAs previously shared, the Ministry of Education released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in December, and we are pleased to share that Limestone has achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.Limestone’s results are consistent with provincial trends in many areas and show meaningful improvement in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone is performing at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.These results reflect the collective efforts of Limestone educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—supported by the ongoing commitment of students and families across our district. We are extremely proud of the dedication and hard work that contributed to these achievements.We are pleased to share a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link">video update with families on Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</a>. This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link">short video</a> provides an overview of Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan and how it guides our shared work to support student learning and well-being.Through insights from members of the Limestone Senior Team, families will learn about the key priorities shaping our efforts, the thinking behind our actions, and how collaboration, evidence, and reflection help us improve. The video highlights how data, professional learning, and shared leadership work together to move learning forward, while keeping students, belonging, and continuous growth at the centre. It offers a look at how planning connects to practice as we work together toward positive outcomes for all Limestone students.Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History CurriculumThe Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.With these updates, in Grades 7, 8, and 10, students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in the pursuit of building an inclusive and prosperous country. The Grade 10 History course will also have new learning on extreme political and social ideologies, the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, and the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.Learn more about the updated curriculum on the <a href="https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/" class="editor-link">Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.</a>Become a Homestay and Host an International Student: A Meaningful Experience for You and Your FamilyEach year, LDSB welcomes more than 120 international students into schools across the district from countries around the world, including Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, France, Vietnam, Rwanda, and many others. Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a positive difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students and supported by dedicated Limestone staff throughout the placement, so families are never on their own. Hosting offers opportunities for cultural exchange, the development of lasting relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. To learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes, visit <a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay" class="editor-link">internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</a>.Ministry Resources for Reading and MathThere are many resources available to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</a>.Thank you for your continued partnership and support of student learning and well-being across Limestone. We are grateful for the role families play in helping students feel supported, connected, and successful, and we look forward to continuing our work together.Krishna Burra

2026-03-05 21:30:00.475 +0000 UTC

Limestone District School Board Welcomes 2026–2027 Student Trustees

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2026–2027 Student Trustees, who will be formally welcomed at the April meeting of the Board.Student trustees play an important role in bringing student perspectives to board-level discussions, helping ensure that student voice is reflected in decision-making across the district. For the upcoming term, LDSB looks forward to working with three engaged and passionate student leaders who represent rural, urban, and Indigenous student communities:<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Audrey Bateman – Rural Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee Bateman: I'm so excited to be your rural student trustee this year. This role is such a great place to create lasting change for the current and future classes. I'm really looking forward to connecting with the trustees and students from across the board to try and make school a more fun, inclusive, and memorable experience where we can.  Everyone's voice matters!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Victoria McCourt – Indigenous Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee McCourt: I applied for the Indigenous student trustee position because I feel that having a voice to represent Indigenous students, their issues and concerns is important. I would like to help celebrate and honour the Indigenous students in the Limestone District School Board. I look forward to helping create more opportunities for Indigenous students and I want our youth to feel proud of who they are and their Indigenous identity. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Mathew Katz – Urban Student Trustee</h2>A message from Student Trustee Katz: I applied to become a student trustee to advocate for issues that both I and students from across LDSB are passionate about. I specifically hope to be able to work on issues related to environmental sustainability and anti-racism. Ultimately, I want to ensure students’ voices are heard and meaningfully represented.The Limestone District School Board congratulates Audrey, Victoria, and Matthew on their appointments and looks forward to welcoming them at the April Board meeting as they begin their term as student trustees for the 2026–2027 school year.<img src="/images/6101cb72-005e-4aad-b211-341230a8738b" alt="2026 2027 Student Trustees" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2026-03-04 14:48:09.694 +0000 UTC

Limestone DSB Schools to Participate in Kingston Community Climate Action Fund FoodCycler Project

Limestone District School Board schools will participate in this year’s Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) initiative, supported by the City of Kingston and led by Sustainable Kingston. The project aims to turn everyday school lunch waste into meaningful climate action by introducing FoodCyclers in five to seven local elementary schools, with the long-term goal of securing a unit for each elementary school across the City of Kingston. These units will complement existing food-based programming and serve as an additional hands-on learning tool for students.The initiative will help divert organic waste from student snacks and lunches away from landfill. Along with reducing methane emissions, the project will provide real-world learning opportunities by helping students deepen their understanding of sustainability, waste reduction, and the circular economy. <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofkingston.ca%2Fnews%2Fposts%2Fcommunity-donations-sought-to-double-climate-impact-in-local-schools%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C05b07ce6640b41c56fb008de757bf3b3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639077372412072201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7QHs6289rcFNO5fKd%2Ft%2Fqgr5HdPeVSzhclv3fn9DQDE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Learn more about the project and ways to contribute on the City of Kingston website</a>.

2026-03-02 16:34:35.541 +0000 UTC

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.