La Salle Family Update (7-12)
February 28th, 2025
Hello La Salle families,
Course selection for secondary and grade 8 students is well underway and the guidance team is starting to put together the pieces for next year based on student input. Our future graduates have had their photos taken and posed with pride. Please note the grade 8s will walk the stage on Monday, June 23rd and secondary on Thursday June 26th. If your child is interested in purchasing grad wear (or any LISS gear) please see the 'order anytime' link in the designated section of this newsletter.
Our improv team performed at the regional Canadian Improv games and earned a third place finish. Well done Knights! Our senior girls volleyball team earned a silver medal at EOSSAA and some of the members of the junior and senior teams made the all-star game, where teacher/coach Debbie Carroll was presented with a coaching award. As well at the secondary level, Mr. Conboy went with four students; Bly, Noah, Nicholas and Logan to the LDSB skills competition at St. Lawrence College where the team earned a GOLD medal in the home build category. Well done, Knights!
Our grade 7 & 8 basketball players have hit the courts participating in tournaments. In the classroom members of the secondary school anti-bullying club has been working with our grade 7s and 8s providing them with a presentation including self reflection, the importance to stepping in and stepping up as well as kindness.
Yours in education,
Jen, Mike, & Kirsti
Cell Phones: As a school, we continue to reinforce our cell phone policy. In grade 7/8 classes cell phones should be away in lockers. At the secondary level, classroom teachers are to set out clear expectations at the start of the term and be consistent throughout the semester. All classes are equipped with cell phone hotels as phones are to be away unless the teacher has asked for them to be pulled out for instructional and/or research purposes.
Washrooms: Congregating in washrooms is not allowed. Please let your child(ren) know that staff will continue their supervision roles by being in and out of washroom common spaces as required.
Vaping: Vaping is banned anywhere on or within school property. Students may be subject to disciplinary action and parents and guardians will be notified and public health may apply fines of $305.
Human Rights: We will continue to ensure our school is a safe place to be for everyone. Slurs and epithets are not acceptable. Discrimination, bullying including verbal, social, physical or cyber as well as symbols of hate are in violation of the Human Rights code. When someone has experienced or witnessed rights violations, we encourage them to report to a trusted adult and/or complete the reporting tool by scanning the QR code.
Academic Integrity: Staff will continue to educate students on classroom expectations for assessments. If your child is using AI to support their learning, they need to ensure they are also communicating with staff to ensure they are using it in a responsible way and always citing the work just as they would with other tools. If you or your child are ever unclear of the expectations please reach out.
New members are always welcome to join us at each meeting. Our next school council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30 pm in student services.
Elected council for the 2024/25 school year:
Chair: Marsha Valente
Secretary: Stephanie Gratto
PIC Representative: Members will rotate attendance at PIC meetings
Members at Large: Laura Doherty, Todd Lamothe, Kishore Kumar and Sonika Sathish
Much appreciation to this team for their volunteer time in supporting our school!
La Salle Intermediate & Secondary School
Intermediate email - lasis@limestone.on.ca
Secondary email - lasss@limestone.on.ca
Website: https://lasalle.limestone.on.ca/
Location: 773 Highway 15, Kingston, ON K7L 4V3, Canada
Phone: Intermediate 613-542-9733 Secondary 613-546-1737
Twitter: @LaSalle_LDSB