As we move into October, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our students, families, and staff for the flexibility, patience, and partnership demonstrated throughout the classroom reorganization process in mid-September. Change can bring uncertainty, but our school community worked together to ensure a smooth transition while keeping student learning and well-being at the center of every decision. I would also like to thank families and students for embracing our expectation that cameras remain on during learning, unless otherwise directed by the teacher. As we have settled into the school year, we have already seen the positive impact this has had on student engagement, classroom participation, and the meaningful relationships being built between students and teachers. Seeing one another helps strengthen our sense of belonging and community, while allowing teachers to better support student learning. With our classes now established and strong routines taking shape, we are excited for all that lies ahead and look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, and connection at Limestone Elementary Virtual School.
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 12 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Saturday, October 24 - Family Event - Peterborough Canoe Museum
Monday, October 26 - PD Day
Tuesday, October 27 - EVS School Council @ 6:00 pm
Friday, November 12 - Elementary Progress Reports Distributed
Human Growth and Sexual Health Curriculum
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.
EVS Family Museum Day
Saturday, October 24 at 1:00 pm
The Canadian Canoe Museum
2077 Ashburnham Dr, Peterborough
The EVS School Advisory Council invites families, teachers, and staff to join us at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough on October 24, 2026. Note that this is not a school field trip, and caregivers are responsible for transportation, admission costs, and accompanying their children throughout the day. We hope to see you there!
Time: Meet us at 1:00 pm at the main entrance.
Admission cost: $15 per student, $20 per adult
Museum website: https://canoemuseum.ca/
Questions? Email Emily at eoffshack@gmail.com.
EVS School Advisory Council
Many thanks to those who attended our first School Advisory Council meeting of the year. I am pleased to share that the elected Members of the School Advisory Council are:
Chair: Emily Offshack
Vice Chair: Anne Marie Cornett
PIC Representative: Melissa Rickey
Members at Large: Shannon Gillies, Erin Gillies
All Parents/Guardians are welcome to join our monthly School Advisory Council meetings which are held on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm. The link to the Virtual Teams meeting is sent to all families in advance of the meeting.
Concussion Protocol
Please review the Concussion Information available on the Limestone District School Board webpage.
https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols
EVS Community Facebook Group
The EVS School Advisory Council manages a private Facebook group for parents and caregivers in the EVS community. Please remember to complete the questions when requesting to join the group to ensure your request is accepted.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ldsbevscommunity
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.
Community Information
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.
BGC South East STEM & Robotics Fall 2026 Program Guide