From the Timberwolves Den (November 3, 2025)

📝 Principal's Message

Dear Timberwolf Families,

What an incredible week we had at Truedell to wrap up October! From the energy of our Monster Mash Dance-A-Thon to the hands-on learning with the Queen’s Connections Tech 'n' Tinker Trailer, there was excitement and engagement all around. Our athletes continued to show teamwork and school spirit on the volleyball court, and classes enjoyed seasonal fun and outdoor learning during their pumpkin patch adventures. It was a wonderful week of connection, creativity, and community.

The Monster Mash was a huge hit this year — we smashed records with a total of $1,933 raised! Thank you to the Truedell community for your support and to our School Advisory Council for making making this much-loved annual event such a success!

We hope everyone enjoyed the festivities and is ready to welcome November with renewed energy and enthusiasm! As we move into this new month, we continue to celebrate our students’ curiosity, teamwork, and school spirit here at Truedell.

Photo Retakes & Class Photos – Monday
We’ll start the week with photo retakes and class photos on Monday. If students missed their original photo day or would like their photo redone, this is the perfect opportunity. Be sure to bring your best smiles!

Knit Club is starting on Wed, Nov 5th in the library at second recess. Knit club is open to all students Grade 3+. Students are welcome to bring their own projects and supplies or use the complimentary supplies from our school. Thank you to Ms. Shunk for leading this opportunity for our students.

Girls Volleyball – Home Game vs. Collins Bay PS (Tuesday)
Our Girls Volleyball Team will take to the court at home on Tuesday as they face off against Collins Bay. We’re so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and school spirit. Let’s cheer them on as they continue to make us proud. Go Timberwolves!

Boys Volleyball – Home Game vs. Welborne Avenue PS (Wednesday)
On Wednesday, our Boys Volleyball Team will host Welborne for another exciting home match. Their dedication and skill continue to shine, and we can’t wait to see them in action again this week.

National Indigenous Veterans Day
On November 8th, we recognize National Indigenous Veterans Day, a day to honour the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who have served, and continue to serve, in Canada’s Armed Forces. Over 12,000 Indigenous veterans fought in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, often overcoming incredible challenges just to enlist. Many returned home to continued discrimination, yet their courage, sacrifice, and leadership have left a lasting impact throughout generations. 

You may also see or wear a beaded poppy this month, a symbol that honours Indigenous veterans while blending remembrance with Indigenous artistry, care, and tradition. Let's take a moment to reflect on the bravery and resilience of all those who have served, and to remember them with gratitude and respect. 

Progress Reports and Kindergarten Initial Observations of Learning

Progress Reports and Kindergarten Initial Observations will be sent home on November 13. These initial reports give families an overview of student progress toward curriculum expectations, as well as key strengths and next steps for continued learning. If you have any questions about the progress reports, please contact your child's teacher.

As we begin November, we’re filled with gratitude for our wonderful students, families, and staff who make Truedell such a caring and dynamic community. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Let’s make it another great week of learning, growth, and connection.

Keep up the amazing spirit, Timberwolves!

Yours in education,
David Allison
Principal

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

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.

Choices at 7 - Information Sessions

Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy

There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage to learn more. 

Free Access to IDELLO for the French as a Second Language Community

We are excited to share that Télévision française de l’Ontario (TFO) is offering free access to IDELLO for families in the French as a Second Language (FSL) community!

IDELLO is a rich online platform that offers virtual training, events, and resources designed to support French-language learning for educators, parents, and students. It is a great way to explore engaging content and strengthen language skills at home.

In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, IDELLO also features a special resource collection for Grades 5 to 12. These materials help students learn about the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada and encourage thoughtful reflection on building a better future.

To request free access, families can contact TFO directly at support@idello.org.

Do not miss this opportunity to bring meaningful French-language learning and cultural reflection into your home!

Pink Shirt Day - Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is November 17 to 21, 2025.

Limestone will recognize Friday, November 21 as a district-wide Pink Shirt Day.   

Mathematical Mindsets

Please click here to access a PDF version of the LDSB Math Newsletter.

Interested in learning more? Check out the Parent’s Guide to the Mathematics Curriculum.

TVO offers free online tutoring for grades 4-12, available through TVO Mathify.

Literacy in Limestone

Student Census 2025 - See Yourself in Limestone

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 email inbox.

By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.

Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone: limestone.on.ca/student_census

Updates from Southeast Public Health

Stay Up to Date on Bus Delays and Cancellations

Sign up for Bus Status Alerts through Tri-Board’s Student Portal

• Families should sign up for bus status alerts by creating an account in Tri-Board’s Student Portal. Families can add their student to their account, so they are signed up to receive alerts for their specific bus and zone cancellations.
• When all transportation is cancelled across the district, the notification is sent as a general notice from Tri-Board to everyone with an account. Tri-Board does their best to post this alert by 6:00 a.m.
• Tri-Board will be communicating all bus delays and cancellations. The LDSB will not be communicating this information directly with families. The best way to receive communication regarding bus cancellations or delays is through the Student Portal.

Help Shape Limestone's 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 click here to access the survey and provide input. The survey is open until November 10, 2025

Media Literacy Week

Ready to build better tech habits for you and the whole family?  

Learn actionable strategies for managing your family's screen time and addressing some of the biggest challenges that we face with digital tech at all ages with our brand new self-guided workshop, sponsored by Bell.

Start this free workshop any time, on your own schedule! 

School Attendance Matters

Consistent school attendance helps students build a strong foundation of knowledge, encourages a sense of responsibility, and allows teachers to better support each student's individual needs, leading to improved academic performance and a more cohesive classroom environment.

Lunchbox is a simple, easy-to-use online platform that lets you order lunch from local favorites — delivered right to your child’s school!

✅ You can view the full ordering calendar by logging into your Lunchbox Account.

📖 Need help getting started? Please access the step-by-step guide on how to use the Lunchbox ordering platform.

📅 Key Dates for Truedell Families

• PA Day: Friday, November 14, 2025
• Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
• PA Day: Friday, January 30, 2026
• Family Day: Monday, February 16, 2026
• March Break: March 16–20, 2026
• Good Friday: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Easter Monday: Monday, April 6, 2026
• PA Day: Friday, April 17, 2026
• Victoria Day: Monday, May 18, 2026
• PA Day: Friday, May 29, 2026
• Last Day of School for Students: Thursday, June 25, 2026
• Final PA Day: Friday, June 26, 2026

Professional Activity (P.A.) Days are used for various activities, including assessment, report card preparation, conferencing, school-based planning, school improvement, student achievement updates, instructional strategies to support closing the gap and high achievement, and planning linked to the Board plan for student achievement. On P.A. Days, there are no classes for students.

📅 Upcoming School Events

November 3rd: Retakes and Class Photos

November 4th: Girls volleyball team is playing Collins Bay PS at 4:00 PM

November 5th: Boys volleyball team is playing Welborne Ave PS at 4:00 PM

November 13th: Little Caesar's pizza delivery

November 13th: Progress Reports and Kindergarten Communication of Learning - Initial Observation sent home to families.

November 17-21: Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

November 21: LDSB Pink Shirt Day to Recognize Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week

November 24 - 28: Student Census Survey for Grades 4-12

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee.

We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.