LCVI Lancer Communication - October 13, 2025

Thank you to the LCVI Wellness Club for helping us practice gratitude this past week and for putting together the thoughtful front foyer display.

Wednesday, October 22 is Parent-Teacher Night, by appointment. We are pleased to offer you this opportunity to discuss your student's progress at school, and we look forward to meeting you. Sign-up on School-Day begins Wednesday, October 15 @ 8:00 am and closes October 21. Please note: If you are booking more than one appointment, allow 5 minutes in between each booking to give you time to get to your next appointment. Appointments are strictly 5 minutes long and spaces are limited. If you require more time, or if all times are booked for a specific teacher, please contact the teacher directly to make alternative arrangements. Teachers will be assembled in the large Gym and Cafeteria, and will be arranged alphabetically to allow you to locate them easily. Administrators, Guidance Counsellors, and the Student Success Team are available this evening as well, should you wish to speak to one of them. If you require an accommodation to attend this evening, please let us know by emailing Ms. Yanch (Vice Principal) at yanchle@limestone.on.ca.

Parent Teacher Night Oct 22, 2025

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 15

• Sign-up opens on School-Day at 8:00 am for Parent-Teacher night appointments
• Grade 10 Forum - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) Information
• LDSB Pathways to Possibility: LDSB Entrepreneur Information Night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fractal Workspace (sign-up link below)

Wednesday, October 22

• Grade 9 Information Session 5:00 - 5:30 pm in the Library
• Parent-Teacher Night (by appointment) 5:30 - 7:30 pm in Cafeteria & Gym
• Europe Trip 2027 Information Session 7:30 pm in the Library

Friday, October 24

• Green & Gold Spirit Day

Monday, October 27 - Friday, October 31

• Halloween Week - Haunted Hallway, Painting Pumpkins, Balloween, etc.

Wednesday, October 29

• Lancer Level Up Day
• Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Career Day at Tett Centre (see poster below)

Thursday, October 30

• LCVI Honour Awards Student Assemblies
• Kingston Transit Bus Orientation for Grade 9s

Significant Dates

Month of October: Islamic History Month; Women’s History Month; Hispanic Heritage Month; Learning Disabilities Awareness Month; ADHD Awareness Month

October 6-13

• Sukkot (Judaism)

October 13

• Thanksgiving Day Holiday (no school)

October 20-21

• Diwali (Hinduism) / Bandi Chhor Diwas (Sikhism)

October 24-25

• Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (Judaism)

Lancers In Action

Congratulations to Kahvian Omrani on winning a silver medal at the International MILSET ESI Science Fair in Abu Dhabi, UAE! Kahvian qualified for this prestigious event after succeeding at the 2025 Canada-Wide Science Fair in New Brunswick this past June.MILSET Expo-Sciences International (ESI) is a weeklong international youth STEM project exhibition, bringing together 1000 youth from around the world, with a focus on communication, cooperation, networking, and sociocultural interchange, rather than competition. Way to go, Kahvian!

Daily Announcements

Students hear information about extra-curriculars and events on daily announcements, also posted on the bulletin board outside the main office, on the school website (https://lcvi.limestone.on.ca/daily-schedule-announcements) and on LCVI Instagram each day.

Grade 9 Getaway

Grade 9 Getaway was a blast! It was awesome to see everyone building Lancer community and making positive connections. Shout-out to student Link Leaders and staff for all the time and energy they gave to making it such a memorable time.

Grade 9 Parent/Guardian Information Session

Please save the date for a Grade 9 Parent/Guardian Information session on Wednesday, October 22 from 5:00 – 5:30 pm in the Library. Note that this session will immediately precede the start of parent-teacher night.  Ms. Corinna Dupuis, Head of Student Services, will be presenting about graduation requirements and tips for grade 9 and beyond. The presentation will be emailed to all grade 9 families so those who can't make it will still receive the information.

The 2025-2026 Grade 9 ActivPass is here!

The Grade 9 ActivPass gives students FREE access to recreation facilities at designated times. 

From October 2, 2025 through to August 31, 2026, grade 9 students in public and private schools in the greater Kingston area can use their ActivPass. To access facilities, grade 9 students show their student identification card or an ActivPass, which can be picked up in the LCVI main office. 

Students can enjoy activities such as swimming, ice skating, curling, and use of gymnasiums or fitness centres at participating organizations. 

KGA Activ Pass Letter 2025 10 02 Grade 9 LDSB

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for success. We expect students to attend class daily and be on time. When valuable instructional time is missed, the natural consequence is a decreased opportunity for success. We know that students who are present at school 90% of the time or more earn higher grades and are more likely to earn all of their credits.

Families can prioritize attendance by:

• Discussing its importance and positivity
• Scheduling appointments outside of school hours (if possible)
• Returning students to school after appointments
• Keeping students home only when ill
• Planning family vacations during school breaks (i.e., December and March Breaks)

Our automated attendance system makes daily calls home to notify caregivers of students who are marked absent without permission.

Students who need to leave early for an appointment must sign-out at the Attendance Office. Students who arrive late to school must sign-in at the Attendance Office before going to class. To notify the school of a “parent/guardian approved” absence, parents/guardians should report the absence through School Messenger or call the attendance office @ 613-546-2050, ext. 341. Please note: Students are not permitted to sign themselves out or call-in absences until they reach the age of 18.

New 5, 10, 15 absence procedure​:

• Email home from teacher at 5, 10, and 15 absences in a class​.
• Administration will follow-up with student/caregiver. Follow-up may include supports and/or progressive discipline procedures.

New Lancer Level-Up Days:

• Students are expected to communicate with their teacher if they anticipate being absent on a summative assessment day. (It may be possible to complete the summative early.)
• Students who are absent for a summative assessment/test will have the opportunity to complete the missed summative on the next "Lancer Level Up Day."

Extended Absence Approval

Please connect with an administrator if you are planning an extended absence, preferably before making any travel arrangements. A parent/caregiver of the pupil or the pupil (if the pupil is an adult) seeking an extended absence under Subsection 23(3) of Regulation 293 of the Education Act must submit a request to administration stating the reasons for the request and specifying the length of absence. The time frame must be explicitly stated and must be less than 15 days. Students may pick up an "Extended Absence Approval" form in the Attendance Office. The school strongly recommends that families not plan vacations during regularly scheduled school time as extended absences often negatively impact a student’s academic achievement and well being. The student is responsible for catching up on missed learning upon their return, and may not be able to complete some work that is missed, including some assessments, evaluations, practical activities, in-class work, and group projects.  As a result, extended absences may affect the student’s final grade in a course. Extended absences that impact the exam period should be avoided so the credit does not become jeopardized.

Dhuhr Prayer Times Sept-Nov

Time: 1:00 - 1:15 OR 2:35 - 3:00 pm; Location: Cafeteria and/or Lower Library. Please respect others during time of prayer and reflection.

LCVI Cafeteria Lunch Service

Our amazing student-run Cook's Internship program, led by culinary teachers Mr. Ian Montgomery and Mr. Andrew Kirby, offer food service at lunch time. We are so fortunate at LCVI to have a variety of fresh and delicious affordable lunch options available daily for purchase.

Scents at school

LCVI/Calvin Park is a scent free school. We have students and staff who experience severe physical reactions when exposed to artificially made scents. The most severe reactions stem from colognes, perfumes, and body sprays. Please do not wear scents at LCVI/Calvin Park! Do not apply them before you come to school, and do not apply them while at school. Thank you for your help with this.

Food Sharing Program

The Food Sharing program will continue this year with snacks available at the Lancer Lair before Period 1 and at lunch time. A generous grant from PC Financial allows us to offer even more options for students, including hot and fresh lunch items prepared by LCVI's Cook's Internship students. These snacks and lunch items are free for all students to enjoy.

LDSB Entrepreneur Information Night

You are invited to attend the Limestone District School Board’s (LDSB) Pathways to Possibility: LDSB Entrepreneur Information Night on October 15, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fractal Workspace (632 Fortune Crescent) in-person or online! 

Join us to learn more about this year’s LDSB Young Entrepreneurs in Action Program, connect with entrepreneurial program alumni, and discover how students can bring their business and social enterprise ideas to life this year. Whether you are simply curious or ready to dive in, this event is the perfect place to start!   

Please register at the following link: https://bit.ly/LDSBEntrepreneurInfoNight  

Traffic Reminders for Drop-Off/Pick-Up

The front of our school is very busy in the morning and at dismissal. Please take care when entering and exiting the front laneway at the front of the school. A reminder that the front lane way is for quick drop-off and pick-up. Cars should not be parked or idling in this area. At the end of the school day, if your student is not ready to be picked-up, you must move along to maintain traffic flow.

Consider picking up your student 5-10 minutes after dismissal time to help reduce congestion. Or consider dropping-off-/picking up your student at a pre-arranged meeting spot in the neighbourhood. Thank you for your help keeping everyone safe.

School Advisory Council Update

Call for Gently Used Sports Equipment

We are collecting gently used sports equipment for Calvin Park students to use at recess. If you have sports equipment that you would like to donate, please drop off at the Calvin Park Office. Items such as basketballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, frisbees, footballs, etc. would be appreciated. Thank you for your support.

On Monday, September 29 the first Calvin Park/LCVI School Advisory Council elections and meeting took place.

Congratulations to the following elected positions:

• Co-Chairs: Melissa Hudson & Yanina Kanevsky
• Indigenous Representative: TBD
• Secretary: Lisa Thibeault
• Treasurer: Bibhian Caraballo
• Fundraising Coordinator: TBD
• Volunteer Coordinator: TBD
• Public Relations/Communications Coordinator: Julia Krolik & Ali Darrach
• Program/Event Coordinator: Rechell Bernales
• Members at Large/Divisional Representatives: Betty Betts, Ali Darrach, Mark Foster, Tessa Morrison, Haley Somerville, Zannatin Tazreen, Sara Wellwood
• PIC Representatives: Melissa Hudson (LCVI) & Haley Somerville (Calvin Park)

School Advisory Councils increase parental involvement in schools and promote greater understanding of the education process. Please consider joining us this year - all are welcome!

Mental Health Supports & Resources

Did you know that our students can access mental health support at school and we can help with getting students connected with community partners? Kristie Timmins (Adolescent Care Worker) and Tiff Idems (Social Worker) are valuable members of our school team who provide supports and services to our students.

Student Accident Insurance

School Board Policy states that participation on school sports teams (both elementary and secondary) is conditional on obtaining at least the basic student accident insurance coverage for the student or proof of external private coverage through your family plan. The cost of basic coverage is approximately $17.00 per year. This covers the student while attending school during the school day. The time spent by students participating on school-sponsored teams is considered part of the school day, even if the games and/or practices are held outside of the regular school hours. It is recommended that all parents consider this program. Visit www.insuremykids.com to get this inexpensive and highly recommended insurance.

Help Shape Our Accessibility Plan

The Limestone District School Board is committed to fostering accessibility and inclusion for all. We are currently developing our next Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and invite feedback from students, staff, families, and community members.

Your input will help ensure our goals reflect the diverse needs and lived experiences across our school communities. Please visit bit.ly/LDSB2025-2029AccessibilityPlan to provide input. The survey is open until November 10, 2025

2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar

A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.

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