Ms Grasse is on leave for a few months - luckily we have retired FSS/Acadie Principal Ms Tyner joining us to fill in during the absence. We welcome Ms Tyner back!
Lots happening at Acadie in October. Follow along with us below.
Sarah AKA Mme Lasko
Indoor shoes needed
The fall weather has created wet and muddy conditions outside. This is a reminder that students need to have a pair of indoor shoes and outdoor shoes. The wearing of muddy and wet boots and shoes creates slippery floor conditions that can affect student and staff safety. Slippers, slides, and fashion shoes are fine to and from classes but proper running shoes need to be worn in PE class. Please reach out to the school if you need help providing shoes for your child. Thank you for discussing appropriate footwear with your child.
5 Day Cycle
Have you seen your child's timetable? This is an excellent visual to help with discussion about their school day. Elementary schools run on a 5 day cycle. The days shift when there is a PA day or holiday. Please help your child organize bringing their instrument and appropriate PE gear based on their timetables and the 5 day cycle.
Food Sharing
Thanks to the Kingston Food Sharing Project who keeps our Food Sharing supply full. Food is for students who forgot their lunch, need a little more to get them through the day or who for whatever reason don't have enough food that day for breakfast or lunch. Please talk with your child about the responsible/appropriate use of the Food Sharing offerings.
Red Maple Reading Program
Sponsorship is posted in School Day in the PRODUCTS tab.
Instrumental Music
CLARINET and SAXOPHONE players need reeds, ideally 2 at all times. Please source reeds for your musician (we like the RICO brand best - 2.5) or send them with $2 to purchase a reed from class. Players were set up with a complimentary reed to start off the semester.
Mme Lasko's classes have their first playing test starting next week - have you heard a practice concert? Prompt your student to play for you.
FSS Coffee House Concert Featuring Acadie Musicians
The Fall Coffee House will take place in the Library Commons on October 21st from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. This open mic style talent show includes individual and small group performances, as well as the larger ensembles and bands.
There are many students from both Acadie and Frontenac involved in this Spooky Showcase. Goblin treats and bone-rattling coffee are available for a small charge. Suggested entrance donation of $2.
X-Country
What a fantastic day for our cross country team! Today, 28 Wolves racers competed at the Regional Meet at Fort Henry, enjoying beautiful sunshine and showing incredible determination, sportsmanship, and school spirit. We are so proud of each and every runner for giving it their all!
Our team had outstanding results, earning 1st place for both our girls’ and boys’ teams!
Softball
Last Friday’s softball tournament was a great success, with many teams competing throughout the day and demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork, and school spirit. Congratulations to all participants for their positive attitudes and effort, and a special congratulations to our tournament champions! We were also fortunate to complete all of our final games before the storm rolled in, making for an exciting and memorable day for everyone involved. Bravo les loups!
Friday October 30th
Students are invited to wear orange and black or school appropriate costumes (not violent, masked, cultural appropriation or insensitive to a group). We will have an outdoor event in the afternoon.
Grade 7s
Save the date for our year end trip.
Grade 8s
Save the date: Graduation - June 23rd at 4PM Boat cruise at 8PM.
The year end trip is still being researched. We will share details when we have made a selection.
Art Donations Requested
The art room will happily accept donations of any unused art supplies. Pipe cleaners, thread, fabric, yarn, glitter, as well as beads, markers, pencil crayons, glue, felt, or any other tools or supplies that could be used for art in any way are happily accepted. Please send along with your child to Mme Gauthier-Marois in room 204.
E-store for Acadie Merch
https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/moduledelacadie/
Upcoming:
- Thursday October 15th - IEPs sent home
- Monday October 19th - Photo Retake Day
- Tuesday October 20th - District Race for those who qualify
- Monday October 26th - PA Day, Municipal Election Day
- Friday October 30th - Hallowe'en outdoor activity
- Thursday Nov 5- Friday November 6th - Grade 7 vaccinations
- Sunday November 8 - Diwali
- Wednesday November 11 - Remembrance Day - AM assembly in the main gym
- Friday November 13 - Progress Reports sent home
- Tuesday November 17 - Pink Shirt Day
- Friday November 20 - PA day, Transgender Day of Remembrance
LDSB News
Mental Health Supports
LDSB wishes to highlight the importance of caring for mental health and well-being. Support is available in the community; reaching out to a trusted adult, family member, friend, or support professional can make a meaningful difference when someone is struggling.
- Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada
- Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca
- Maltby Centre (March 17 Kingston Walk-in Clinic; March 18 Sydenham Walk-in Clinic)
- One Stop Talk – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online
- Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee
- One Roof Kingston (ages 12 to 25)
- Lennox and Addington Youth Hub (ages 10 to 24)
- In an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department
Community Partners
Loyalist Township
We have a new program starting on Nov 6 – How to Draw Manga
This class aims to teach the basic techniques of handling the unique and captivating style that Anime and Manga provides. There will be lessons on the fundamentals of design in anime/manga, which will lead to artists creating their very own animation cel to take home!
Ages: 11 – 15 yrs.
Location: WJ Community Centre - Community Room
Fridays | November 6 to December 18 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Make sure to register to secure your spot!
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
