October Message from the Principal
October always feels like an important point in the school year. The excitement and busyness of September begin to settle, relationships are taking shape, and students are finding their routines and their own paths forward. Across KLC, from our youngest learners to our adult students, I continue to be struck by the many different ways our students demonstrate perseverance, courage, and hope as they work toward their individual goals.
This month, we have brought some of those ideas to life in a new Heart of KLC display in our front entrance. The display shares the story behind the muskrat paw in our KLC logo. In many Indigenous teachings about the creation of Turtle Island, the muskrat reminds us that strength does not always come from being the biggest or strongest. Through perseverance and a small but important contribution, the muskrat demonstrates the difference that each of us can make. We share this teaching with respect, recognizing that there are many versions shared among different Indigenous Peoples.
That message feels especially meaningful at KLC. Our students come to us at different ages, from different places, and with different experiences and goals. Our paths may look different, but everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has something important to contribute. The muskrat reminds us that progress does not have to happen all at once. Sometimes it begins simply by showing up, asking for help, trying again, or taking one small step forward.
Kate Myers
Principal
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 26 - PD Day
Tuesday, November 3 - Term 1 Exam Day for KLC Junior and Transitions
Wednesday, November 4 - Term 1 Success Day for KLC Junior and Transitions
Friday, November 12 - Elementary Progress Reports Distributed
Thursday, November 19 - Midterm Report Cards distributed for KLC Junior and River
Celebrating the Opening of Our KLC Cultural Space
On October 7, we were honoured to officially open our new outdoor Cultural Space at KLC. The morning brought together students, staff, families, community members and partners to celebrate this beautiful new space through a traditional opening and closing, music, a shared meal, and community planting.
More than simply a new outdoor area, the Cultural Space offers opportunities for students to learn with and from the land, community members, and one another. It is a space our students and staff will continue to learn from, care for, and build relationships with in the years ahead.
We are grateful to the many people and community partners who helped bring this vision to life, including RBC, Evergreen, LDSB Facilities and Indigenous Education Team and the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest (KNCLN), as well as our KLC students and staff. It was a meaningful day of learning, culture and community and a wonderful beginning for this special new part of KLC.
Term 1 Exams for KLC Junior and Transitions
Students in KLC Junior and Transitions are coming to the conclusion of their first credits of this school year. Morning classes - English, Science or History depending on program - will have their final exams on Tuesday, November 3rd. Students will also be completing their Careers culminating assessments that day.
It is important that all students in KLC Junior and Transitions attend on Tuesday, November 3rd to complete this important work for their Term 1 credits. Students will attend for the full day to complete all necessary course work.
Wednesday, November 4th is a Student Success Day for KLC Junior and Transitions and so only those students who still have outstanding work from their Term 1 classes will need to attend that day. Teachers will make sure that students and families are aware if there is outstanding work still to be completed that day.
Students will be starting their new morning course as well as starting Civics on Thursday, November 5th.
KLC Gr 11/12 Core Program Expectation Reminders
As we are well in to a new school year, it is a good time to remind students of the program expectations for those students taking e-learning courses and registered with KLC Core. KLC Core is an e-learning program with in person teacher support available. Each student will have their own in person schedule based on discussions with Guidance and Admin.
Students are reminded that they need to be engaging with their e-learning course each week and need to be making forward progress each week. This means that for students to be marked present for a week, they MUST:
1 - Log into their online course in Minds Online each week
2 - Complete and submit some work to your teacher each week.
Students who are not logging in regularly or not making forward progress, will have an initial reach out from their teacher, followed by a reach out from the Student Success Team. Should students go three consecutive weeks without engagement in their course, students may be referred to the Attendance Counsellor (under 18) for follow up and support or demitted from KLC (over 18).
Students are also reminded that Attendance and Participation is now also a part of your overall mark in your courses - 15% for Gr. 9 and 10 courses and 10% for Gr. 11 and 12 courses - as a result of new requirements through the Ministry of Education.
Please make sure you are connecting with your teacher if there are any circumstances that are making it difficult for you to engage with your e-learning course so that we can discuss how we might be able to support.
Each e-learning course will also have two assessments (one of which is the final exam/culminating assessment) that need to be complete in person. Students are encouraged to have conversations with their teacher about any supports needed for the successful completion of their in person assessments.
Human Growth and Sexual Health Curriculum - Elementary Students
As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, the document below outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.
Form 325 D List of H D and S H Instruction Expectations by Grade
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 at least five school days before the start of instruction.
Form 325 B Exemption Letter Parent Request
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.
Concussion Protocol
Please review the Concussion Information available on the Limestone District School Board webpage.
https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols
Free Community Event: An Evening with Barbara Coloroso – Monday, October 26, 2026
Join us on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Napanee District Secondary School (245 Belleville Road, Napanee) for an evening with best-selling author and parent educator Barbara Coloroso.
With humour, heart, and real-world wisdom, Barbara inspires parents, educators, and community members to raise resilient, empathetic children while building stronger relationships and connections.
Barbara is the author of the best-selling books Kids Are Worth It! and The Bully, the Bullied, and the Not-So-Innocent Bystander.
This free community event is open to all; however, online registration is required. Attendees are also invited to submit questions in advance through the registration form.
Artificial Intelligence in Limestone
In the Limestone District School Board, we are committed to helping students develop the skills and confidence they need to navigate today’s digital world. Technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), is already part of students’ everyday lives, and learning how to use it in a thoughtful and responsible way is important for their success in school and beyond.
We want all students to feel safe, supported, and informed when using digital tools. Students are learning about how technology can affect learning, mental health, and well-being, and how we can help students build healthy, balanced habits with their use of technology.
Students are also exploring how tools like AI can support learning and problem-solving in positive and meaningful ways. Our focus is on helping students become confident and responsible digital citizens who can use technology thoughtfully and safely to support their learning and well-being, both at school and at home.
Learn More:
October is Cyber Awareness Month
Visit K-12 Cyber Aware Ontario for many resources including videos, parent informaiton and prompts for family discussions
Community Information
UnNamed Youth Project Symposium
Link to Symposium Registration
E-Scooter Information from City of Kingston
E-scooters are easy to find, but they aren't toys and aren't designed for kids. In Ontario, you must be at least 16 years old to ride wherever e-scooters are permitted.
In Kingston, e-scooters are not currently permitted. The City is developing a Micromobility Regulations Strategy — with updated rules around e-scooters, e-bikes and other lightweight, rideable transportation — to support safe, accessible and sustainable travel around Kingston. The strategy, which considers public engagement feedback and research into best practices, will be presented to Council for consideration later this year.
Find out more at Micromobility Regulations | Get Involved Kingston by Communications & Public Engagement.
