le jeudi 6 novembre, 2025
Hi Acadie families -
Please see updates, upcoming events and community partner messages below. I have sprinkled photos throughout ... scroll allll the way to the bottom :-)
Sarah
Sport and Activity Participants
Thank you to all the parents and families who have come out to support our Acadie athletes at their various competitions this fall. We are so proud of how our athletes have done as well. Just a reminder that students who are not competing in these events are expected to be in school on those days. Students who are dropped off as spectators will require parental/guardian supervision as they are signed out from school. The teachers/coaches that are at the event are only responsible for the supervision of the athletes that they bring to the event. Thank you for your support with this and the support of our student athletes!!
Understanding assessments in Grade 7&8
The grading system is very different from when parents were in school. The feedback that is noted on assignments/tests and/or contained in a rubic (the grid attached to some assignments) is the most important part of the assessment. Please help your child focus on celebrating their success and considering how to apply their next steps in future tasks.
Here is a handy chart to help you understand what a grade/level/percentage your child is achieving.
Level | Letter grade | Percentage Mark Range |
4+ | A+ | 95-100 |
4 | A | 87-94 |
4- | A- | 80-86 |
3+ | B+ | 77-79 |
3 | B | 73-76 |
3- | B- | 70-72 |
2+ | C+ | 67-69 |
2 | C | 63-66 |
2- | C- | 60-62 |
1+ | D+ | 57-59 |
1 | D | 53-56 |
1- | D- | 50-52 |
I = Insufficient evidence to assign a grade (due to absence or incomplete work) | ||
R = Less than 50% - remedial support required | ||
Progress reports will be sent home on Thursday November 13th to inform parents and students of the progress students are making towards achievement of the curriculum expectations for each subject/strand. Teachers will check one of the following to indicate progress:
✓ Progressing With Difficulty ✓ Progressing Well ✓ Progressing Very Well
Volleyball Updates
We had an impressive turnout this year for Acadie Volleyball Tryouts. Over 140 athletes joined coaches Benn, Brown, Rhamey and Ross this year! The Competitive Teams this year are teams of 12, A Team (Boys, Girls) and B Teams (Boys, Girls). The Boys Rec teams have begun this week playing on Wednesdays. The Girls Rec teams are being made this week with student input, and we plan to start next week on Thursday!
Rec Schedule : Games are scheduled Wednesday’s at lunch (Boys) and Tuesday/Thursday at lunch (Girls Rec - beginning November 13th)
Tournament : Friday, December 12th, after school, at Kingston Secondary School.
Competitive Schedule : Distributed at practices with coaches as well as shared via School Day
Questions about Volleyball:
Head Coach Boys : Patrick Brown: brownp@limestone.on.ca
Head Coach Girls : Cadence Rhamey: rhameyc@limestone.on.ca
Gould Lake Outdoor Education Summer 2026
Nate from Gould Lake is visiting Acadie Friday November 7 to share about the Outdoor Education opportunities available for our students now and into High School. The 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!
BGC Visit
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:
Friday November 7
- Gould Lake Outdoor Education summer program information session for Acadie classes
- KSS volley ball tournament (Friday and Saturday)
Monday November 10
- Photo Retakes
- Day of Remembrance trip
Tuesday November 11
- Remembrance Day, Acadie/FSS ceremony 8:30-9:30AM
Thursday November 13
- Progress Report cards go home
- Diner en ville
Friday November 14
- PA day - no school for students
Friday November 21
- FSS volley ball tournament (Friday and Saturday)
Messages from LDSB and Community Partners
You’re Invited: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair Open House
Limestone families – explore student opportunities in the skilled trades!
Join us for the Level Up! Open House and:
Get up close: Watch skilled trades professionals in action during live demonstrations and explore using tools and machinery.
Meet the experts: Chat one-on-one with employers, apprentices, tradespeople, and instructors who share real-world insights and personal journeys in the skilled trades.
Plan student pathways: Explore apprenticeship pathways with expert guidance and resources provided by Skilled Trades Ontario.
When: December 2, 2025, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: Kingston, Slush Puppie Place, 1 The Tragically Hip Way, Kingston
Who: All Limestone families welcome
Cost: Free! No registration needed
About Level Up!: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs are a series of dynamic, multi-day events that connect you with Ontario’s top skilled trades professionals from industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more.
Visit a skilled trades career fair near you and explore Ontario’s 140+ skilled trades through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers about rewarding, life-changing career paths.
To learn more, visit levelupontario.ca/open-house
See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census Survey
Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall.
The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in Grades 4 to 12, running from November 24 to 28, 2025. It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.
Important information for families:
· The survey is optional.
· Responses are confidential and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.
· Students will complete the survey during class time.
· Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.
Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school principal by Friday, November 14, 2025. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.
By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.
From SouthEast Public Health
kflaph.ca/ImmunizationReporting
Maltby Autism Services
