le jeudi 4 decembre 2025
We are in the final stretch before the holidays! There is lots of learning happening in the next two week and fun sprinkled in too! Here is an update of what's going on at Acadie. ~ Sarah
Acadie Food Drive
Hello parents! We are collecting food for the “Partners in Mission Food Bank”. If you are able, please send your child to school with a nonperishable food item.
Most wanted items:
- Money
- Canned Meat and Fish
- Peanut butter
- Stews and soup
- Food for babies
- Diapers
- Tomato sauce
- Cereal
- 100% Fruit juice
There will be a small prize at the end of November for the class with the most items and grand prizes for the classes that have collected the most food or money before the winter break. Thank you for your support, Acadie Social Committee
Winter Dance
Acadie will be having a winter dance on Thursday the 18th of December. Please send your
student to school with $2 to participate in the dance or in the games room (proceeds will support the Acadie Food Drive). There will also be a canteen and the proceeds will go toward the Red Maple trip in the spring. Merci, Acadie Social Committee
Acadie Mathematics Update
Acadie has been fundraising since September to purchase a subscription to Netmath, a made-in-Canada French-language mathematics program. The online program features a variety of different problems linked to the Ontario Curriculum. Students get immediate feedback about their mistakes and how to fix them. There is also lots of opportunities for enrichment and extension. Teachers will be using this in class for practice and assessment purposes. Ask your child to show you the online platform at home.
Parents can read about Netmath program by using this link https://netmath.ca/en/
FSS Music Sharing
Thanks to the FSS music students who visited this week to share their accomplishments and share a concert with Acadie students. Students loved all the opportunities to participate!
FSS Winter Concert
Several musicians from Acadie will be sharing the stage with Frontenac musicians Friday, December 12th for the Winter Concert in the FSS Library/learning commons. From 7pm to 9pm, experience the musical, dramatic and dance talents of both Acadie and Frontenac students. This showcase will feature all of the FSS performing arts ensembles running currently, as well as all of the different classes. From guitar to jazz band, from vocal ensemble to the improv group there will be something for everyone!
Suggested entrance donation of $2. We will also be hosting a silent auction and 50/50 draw, so you may want to bring a few extra dollars. Debit is also accepted.
Jingle Bell Amazing Race
The annual Acadie Jingle Bell Amazing Race will take place on Tuesday, December 16th. Students will be outside for over 1.5 hrs as they race around the neighbourhood, completing challenges and navigating different locations. Each leg of the race features physical and mental tasks. The first team to arrive at the final destination will win the Jingle Bell Amazing Race.
Competitive Volleyball Updates
Girls: The girls volleyball A team played in the LESSA tournament at KSS on December 2, with matches against the best volleyball teams in the city. They played as a team, kept each other's spirits up and showed amazing sportsmanship.
In a thrilling semi-final against the powerhouse team from Perth Road, we went to a 3rd and deciding set. Although we lost 10-15, the coaches are incredibly proud of the team’s performance at this tournament and throughout the season! We give a generous thank you to our incredibly dedicated fans - their consistent support is appreciated by the players and coaches.
The girls volleyball B team went to LaSalle on December 3 for their final tournament. These grade 7s have come a long way this season. Improved serves and defensive positioning were on impressive display in each of their matchups. They finished the tournament with a 2-set win over the Vanier team.
Congratulations to all the players on their sportsmanship, dedication to the team, and hard work this season. The coaches were delighted to work with such a positive group of young athletes!
-Coach Benn and Coach Rhamey
Boys: Both Boys A and B teams represented our school at the LESSA tournament with incredible effort and enthusiasm, playing hard and having a great time throughout the day!
The Boys A volleyball team showed a strong performance in their semi-final match against Calvin Park, going to a thrilling third set. Despite a hard-fought battle, they narrowly lost 17-15, but their teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship were outstanding. Coaches are extremely proud of their performance at the tournament and throughout the season.
The Boys B team also showed tremendous growth and energy in their games, demonstrating improved serving, positioning, and communication. Their positive attitude and commitment made every match exciting to watch.
A big thank you to our dedicated fans for their support. It means so much to the players and coaches. Congratulations to all for a fantastic season!
Coach Brown, Coach Ross and Coach Rhamey
Recreational Volleyball Updates
Our after-school tournament is scheduled for Friday, December 12th, 2025 at Kingston Secondary School.
Questions about Volleyball:
Head Coach Boys : Patrick Brown: brownp@limestone.on.ca
Head Coach Girls : Cadence Rhamey: rhameyc@limestone.on.ca
Health Class
As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to Form 325-D 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 (Form 325-B) 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.
If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling in grade 7 at Module de l’Acadie
The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments.
The Choices at 7 program offered at Module de l’Acadie is Extended French Immersion.
If you or someone you know is interested in finding out more about our program, you are invited to attend the information night Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m at Module de l’Acadie.
If your child is in grade 6 at a LDSB school and has been taking French Immersion:
An application is not required. Students currently enrolled in a LDSB French Immersion program will be automatically transferred to their immersion site.
Gould Lake Outdoor Education Summer 2026
Gould Lake Outdoor Education Centre programs are an opportunity to be physically challenged, learn in the outdoors AND earn High School credit. This program is close to the hearts of Ms Milford and Mme Lasko as they both are trip leaders, and LOTS of Acadie students attend each summer!
Register at www.gouldlake.on.caon Monday December 8th.
Popcorn Sales 
Fundraising for mathematics initiatives continue - 7E4 students are selling Kernels popcorn at lunch on Wednesdays. The following flavours are available: buttersalt, dill pickle, cheese, light caramel and jalapeño. Each bag is $2.50. Cash only.
E-store for Acadie Merch
https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/moduledelacadie/
Updated selections with our current logos! The new stock is beautiful!
Upcoming:
- Saturday December 6 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- Wednesday December 10 Chess tournament
- Thursday December 11 7E2 & 7E3 to the Nutcracker
- Friday December 12 Recreational Volleyball tournament at KSS & FSS Winter Concert 7-9PM
- Tuesday December 16 Grade 8s welcome to FSS orientation & Acadie Amazing Race
- Wednesday December 17 Staff vs Students Volleyball Game & Diner en ville
- Thursday December 18 Acadie Dance & Games periods 6-7
- Friday December 19 Reveillon
- December 22- January 5 Happy Holiday Acadie Families! School Vacation
Messages from LDSB and Community Partners
RARC
Registration is open for virtual Parent Workshop Series this winter! This free workshop series is for the parents or guardians of students in Grades 7 or 8 with learning disabilities or ADHD. Registration is open until January 16th. Space is limited so we recommend registering early!
Who We Are:
We are the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre. We are funded by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to help students with neurodevelopmental disabilities to access post-secondary education. We are located in Kingston, Ontario, however we work with students across Ontario. We provide support in a few different ways, one of which is offering transition programming. We have transition programs available for students in Grade 12 (check out our website for more information) and we also have programming for students in Grades 7 and 8. The earlier we can support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities – the more likely they are to be prepared for the transition to college and university.
We have been running the STEPS (Successful Transitions from Elementary to Post-Secondary) program in Kingston for over 15 years, offering workshops to students (and their parents) in Grades 7 and 8 with learning disabilities and ADHD. Because of the nature of the programming, it has been restricted to in-person programming offered in Kingston, Ontario. Over the past few years, we have been working to expand our programming across Ontario. For the STEPS program, we have done that in two ways. We have created an 8-session curriculum that schools can use to run student programming in their own school (contact us for more information about this), as well as offering parent programming as a stand-alone workshop series. This winter we will deliver it over 3 virtual evening sessions.
The Parent Workshop Series:
This virtual series is open to parents of students in Grades 7 or 8 in Ontario with learning disabilities or ADHD. Please note that this programming will be offered in English.
The goal of the sessions is to provide parents:
- information and support to understand their child’s experience and potential more fully
- skills to navigate the school system
- ability to provide timely and targeted support
- support to know they are not alone
There is no cost to the program, however attendance at all three sessions is required. These sessions will run on the following Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 pm EST:
- January 28th
- February 4th
- February 11th
Parents/guardians can be complete their registration directly using the following link:
Parent Workshop Series Registration Link
To learn more about the Parent Workshop Series, you can access our website.
Costa Rica March Break 2027
Students of Frontenac Secondary are being offered the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica during March Break of 2027. L’ Acadie grade 8s are invited to join in as future FSS grade 9s. We would love for you to join us.
On the tour students will have the opportunity to engage in:
-National Park visits
- rainforest exploration through hiking and ziplining
-Hot springs visits
-Horseback riding
-Tree planting
-Folklore evening
Click here for the proposed itinerary or scan the qr code for more information.
Contact Bruce Patry (613.389.2130 ext.313) with any questions.
Youth Open Mic
Youth Open Mic series, created to give young performers a supportive place to develop their
The next Youth Open Mic will take place on Sunday, December 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Théâtre Sésame, presented in partnership with the Centre Culturel Frontenac. The session will be hosted by local francophone artist Véloce André, and all participants will be entered into a draw for prizes provided by Long and McQuade.
Students or parents can sign up using this registration link provided.
This program will continue into 2026, with upcoming sessions on January 11 and February 8 at the Broom Factory.