We are now well into June, and grade 12 exams start tomorrow and grades 9 through 11 starting on Thursday. Our grade 7s and 8s still have two weeks to go so are finishing up work, and eager for days off. Many of our grade 8s are excited for their trip to Wonderland on tomorrow.

These past two weeks, many of our athletes participated in OFSAA athletics and our senior boys rugby team won GOLD again, which is an incredible accomplishment. Last Thursday, our secondary athletes, coaches, parents and volunteers had their annual banquet which was a lovely evening to celebrate accomplishments, teamwork, sports leadership and overall excellence.

As the next week wraps up, we are looking forward to welcoming families to our graduations. Our grade 8s graduate on Monday, June 23rd and grade 12s Thursday, June 26th. We look forward to two wonderful evenings celebrating amazing students and their families as well as the staff who helped get them to this point.

Yours in education,

Jen, Kirsti, and Mike

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe 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 cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.

Grade 8s will graduate on Monday June 23rd and grade 12s will graduate on Thursday June 26th.

Both events will take place in the Great Hall at La Salle.

Please see the secondary student exam schedule. Exams begin on Tuesday June 17th for grade 12s and Thursday June 19th for all other students. Grade 12 exams will be wrapped up by Friday June 20th and the reminder of students the afternoon of Tuesday June 24th. If your child(ren) course is not listed on the exam timetable they will have final assessment tasks in class.

With the warm weather officially here, the school climate reminders remain the same - cell phones should be away during instructional time unless explicitly told by staff they can be used as part of the classroom activities. Washrooms are to be used for their intended purposes, please remind students they should not be congregating in these spaces. Vaping is banned from anywhere on property.

Above secondary families will notice the letter from our superintendent of safe schools, please note, all grades - 7 to 12, students are not to have water guns to school. For students who decide to access the splash pad during their lunch hour, we recommend packing a change of clothing.

With final assessments just around the corner, students are encouraged to work ahead, plan their time accordingly and ask for help early. These learning skills will help ensure students are not enticed to use the internet inappropriately for assessments. Staff will continue to model and provide students feedback to be successful with their finals. If you or your child are ever unclear of the expectations please reach out.

Does your child need tips for studying? Supplies? Or a quiet space? The library is open every day at lunch and during the exam period.

Some of our grade 7/8 students participated in the district track and field meet, making themselves and the La Salle community proud.

In physical education classes students wrap up final health assessments and performance tasks where many of the students also demonstrate leadership and presentation skills running activities in class.

As you can see the secondary athletic banquet was well attended. Thank you to the parents, athletes and coaches for another successful year. Go Knights Go!

Our girls softball team enjoyed their yearly tournament with Ms. Kellar and Ms. Campbell as coaches we know they all have a wonderful time!

Our grade 7/8s participated in an ultimate frisbee tournament, and fortunately it was on one of the days with lovely weather so they very much enjoyed the sport and time together outdoors.

Our winners of the civics competition through YPI presenting the $5000 cheque to the Centre for Abuse and Trauma Therapy.

LDSB staff and students participated in Saturdays Parade down Princess street with a great showing from La Salle!

• SAVE THE DATE! Grade 8 Graduation: Monday June 23rd
• SAVE THE DATE! Grade 12 Graduation: Thursday June 26th

Our school council meetings have wrapped up for another year and we look forward to connecting again in September. We would like to thank this years members for their contribution and attendance. We are always happy to welcome new parents / guardians around the table from grade 7 to 12. We hope to see you in the new year 🙂

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

Hey La Salle families, did you know you can order clothing at anytime? If not, click the link to do so. You will also see there is grad clothing options, that can also be customized.

Order La Salle clothing ANYTIME at https://lasalleintermediatesecondaryschool.entripyshops.com/

We invite you to learn about our program to reduce your family's school fees for athletic fees and school trips. For FREE MONEY view the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N-MHYP5Ttg and visit https://www.fundscrip.com/support-a-group and enter the invitation code: DYHCNP

There are many community organizations, including The Maltby Centre, that offer a variety of resources to support students and families. The Maltby Centre (https://maltbycentre.ca/) provides mental health and autism services to children and youth, and works with clients in schools, homes, and other locations.

Other supports include:

• School Mental Health Ontario Youth Diversion Kids Help Phone

“Since 1985, The Food Sharing Project has been providing nutritious food to schools across Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington. Educators, and research, tell us that students who have access to healthy food can focus better on their academic tasks, are more engaged in their learning, and have more positive social interactions. Student nutrition programs at schools can take many forms but they all offer healthy food that is accessible to any student who needs nutrition, in a stigma–free environment, supported by caring adults.”

The following key dates have been approved:

• Last Day of School: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Professional Activity Days - no classes for students:

• Friday, June 27, 2025

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