Welcome Back New and Returning Students and Families
We encourage families to stay connected through our newsletters, school events, and classroom updates. Your involvement makes a world of difference, and we’re grateful for your partnership.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead—let’s make it one to remember! We had a wonderful first week back, and we look forward to working together to support our LCVI Lancers throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
Warmly,
The LCVI/Calvin Park Administration Team
Margaret Connelly (Principal), Allison Gladu (Vice-Principal), Suche James (Vice-Principal) and Elizabeth Yanch (Vice-Principal)
Upcoming Dates
Monday, September 8
- Extra-curricular carousel at Lunch
Wednesday, September 17
- Grade 9 City Transit Bus Orientation
Thursday, September 18
- Photo Day
- Grade 9 Info Night & BBQ -more details coming soon!
Thursday, September 24
- Grade 9 Getaway
Friday, September 25
- Grade 9 Getaway continued
Monday, September 29
- School Advisory Council Elections & First Meeting
Tuesday, September 30
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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 progressive discipline procedures and/or supports.
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:
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 in order to avoid putting the credit at risk.
Expectations & Reminders
At LCVI, we have high expectations for student behaviour. Key topics were reviewed at grade assemblies last week.
- Culture of Respect & Inclusion: We are committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible school for everyone. We value our diversity and know it enriches our experiences and our school.
- Vaping/Smoking is not permitted on school property or within 20 metres of school grounds. Vape detectors in washrooms alert administration.
- Washrooms: Students are not permitted to congregate or hang out in washrooms.
- Cell Phones: As per the Ministry of Education's direction, cellphones are NOT to be used during instructional time. Cellphones shall be stored out of view and either powered off or set to silent during instructional time. Parents/Guardians will be contacted if their student is not abiding by this directive.
- Driving/Parking: * Note: At this time, the student parking area is closed due to ongoing construction. There is very limited student parking in a designated area in the main parking lot along the side fence. This is available on a first-come basis. If the student parking area is full, students are expected to leave the parking lot and find street parking.
- 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 not wear scents at LCVI/Calvin Park, apply them before you come to school, or apply them while at school. Thank you for your help with this.
- Lockers will be assigned by homeroom teachers in the first week of school. Please come to the main office if you would like to purchase a lock ($13 for new, $7 for used). Due to our increasing enrollment, students in grades 9 and 10 are required to share a locker this year. A reminder that lockers are property of the school and if there are safety concerns, lockers will be opened and searched by school administrators.
Extra-Curriculars
We are excited to offer a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities for our students. We believe that engagement in school community is important for the social development and mental well-being of students. Participation can allow students to enhance their academic performance, boost their self-confidence, improve their time management, learn new skills, improve their social skills, and improve their outlook towards school in general.
Students hear information about extra-curriculars on daily announcements, which are also posted outside the main office, on the school website (https://lcvi.limestone.on.ca/daily-schedule-announcements) and on the LCVI Instagram each day. Students had the opportunity to check-out the various opportunities at our annual extra-curricular carousel at lunch time on Monday September 8.
LCVI Extra-Curriculars/Clubs Include: Wellness Club, Writing Club, HOSA, Mathletes, Garden/Eco Club, Badminton Club, Special Olympics, Matilda the Musical, Ecclesia (student council), Chess Club, Book Club, Comet Tech Lancer Robotics Club, Video Game Club, Ski Club, Swim Team, Ultimate, Art Team, Tech Crew, Jazz Band, Science Club, Relay for Life, GSA, Athena, Improv, Money Cents, BIPOC, D&D, DECA, Cookies and Conversations.
Fall Sports: Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Jr. & Sr. Boys Volleyball, and Jr. & Sr. Girls Basketball.
With so many different clubs and sports, there is something for everyone!
Textbook Return
We kindly ask that you check in with your student to see if they have any textbooks or novels from past courses at home. Perhaps some texts were spotted at home during the summer break? With the rising costs of texts and educational materials, we greatly appreciate if texts from past courses are returned to Mr. Goldring in the Library as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance!
1-1 Technology Allocation
We are pleased to continue the 1-1 technology allocation by issuing a brand new Lenovo touch screen laptop and charger for educational use at school and home to grade 9 students. Students may choose to opt-out and use their own device if they prefer. The "LDSB Student Laptop Fair Notice" form must be completed and signed by a caregiver before students are issued a laptop. Students are responsible for taking good care of their school laptop and must remember to bring their laptop charged to school each day. Please see Mr. Goldring in the Library for more information.
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
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.
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.
New Pedestrian Crossing on Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd
Message from City of Kingston:
The newly installed mid-block pedestrian signal along Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd makes it easier and safer for pedestrians and students to cross the road.
This is a two-stage crossing with a median waiting area for pedestrians.
1. Press the button to activate the walk signal for the first half of your crossing.
2. When you reach the median, press the button again to activate the walk signal for the second half.
Benefits of a two-stage crossing:
- Shorter, safer crossing distance with an accessible waiting area
- More time for pedestrians to cross compared to a traditional single-stage crossing
- Improves traffic flow by reducing vehicle wait times in each direction
To learn more, visit the City of Kingston’s Pedestrians webpage
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
School Advisory Councils increase parental involvement in schools and promote greater understanding of the education process. Monday, September 29 is the first Calvin Park/LCVI School Advisory Council elections and meeting. We will meet in the Library starting at 6:00 pm. All are welcome! We hope to see you there. A virtual meeting link will be shared closer to the meeting date for those who can't make it in person.
Call for Nominations:
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for a position, please click on the following link: School Advisory Council Nomination Form. Please submit nominations by 12 noon on Thursday, September 25.
Elected positions are for a 1-year term:
- Chair or Co-Chair
- Vice-Chair
- Indigenous Representative
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Fundraising Coordinator
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Public Relations/Communications Coordinator
- Program/Event Coordinator
- Member at Large/Divisional Representative
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.
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
Daily Schedule
Time | Period/Activity |
|---|---|
8:20 to 9:35 a.m. | Period 1 |
9:35 to 9:42 a.m. | Transition |
9:42 to 10:57 a.m. | Period 2 |
10:57 to 11:57 a.m. | Lunch |
11:57 a.m. to 1:12 p.m. | Period 3 |
1:12 to 1:19 p.m. | Transition |
1:19 to 2:34 | Period 4 |