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2026-06-03 19:33:05.462 +0000 UTC

What's Happening at Enterprise Public School

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">What's Happening at Enterprise Public School?</h2>April was a busy month at EPS. We are so grateful to all of the families and friends that joined us for our Grandparent's tea and our book fair. It was a great event and a nice way for our students to share their school with the community. <table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/dd1f9860-0177-4a62-97b8-912e950c72d2?fingerprint=ppb20260503163836" alt="IMG 1500 copy" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/3b781881-19db-488f-8734-ab95d8fba2e5?fingerprint=ppb20260503163901" alt="IMG 1502 copy" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </th></tr></tbody></table>Enterprise hosted a friendly dodgeball tournament for local schools and our junior team travelled to Centerville for their tournament. The cross-country team and junior boys basketball teams are running. A big thank you to Mrs. Esposito and Mrs. Pelow for coaching these teams. We would like to wish a huge congratulations to Mrs. Ryan and her family, who welcomed their baby, Evelyn, to the world last week. We are also very happy to welcome back Mrs. Raymond (Sadler), who will be teaching the grade 3/4 class this spring. Please continue to check the dates below for our most up-to-date hot lunch and field trip dates.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">News from School Council</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Plant Sale</h2>Our students were busy planting seeds and looking after plants for the month of April. Please join us for a pancake breakfast and plant sale on Saturday, May 9th at the Enterprise Firehall. There will be a planter raffle and many plants to purchase. <table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 300.078px;"><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/2033cc28-7c4d-4eb0-bfd8-8ccdac017719?fingerprint=ppb20260503164857" alt="651220111 122127243651041421 8524621813235648298 n" width="207" height="275" style="width:207px;height:275px;display:inline-block"></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><img src="/images/3b298f24-0028-4196-9a7c-a51487e65858?fingerprint=ppb20260503164857" alt="651180605 122127243663041421 4393150130288472644 n" width="210" height="279" style="width:210px;height:279px;display:inline-block"> </th></tr></tbody></table>We are busy planning the Fun Fair, scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th. More details to come. We are looking for volunteers. Please contact parent council if you would like to help out at the event.Our next School Council meeting is Monday, June 8th at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to follow our Facebook page you can find us here <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F16nndBG7SS%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr&data=05%7C02%7Cbockingj%40limestone.on.ca%7C621a169223774c2039b708ddfb9318c3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638943331411668754%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dQTEzT4NQCUNjRovaWloojhVclTmQ2%2FbGLmBlXW4AY4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://www.facebook.com/share/16nndBG7SS/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a>.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Mental Health Week</h2>Mental Health Week, led by the Canadian Mental Health Association, will be recognized from May 4-10, with this year’s national theme being <a href="https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">“Come together, Canada – Stronger Connections. Better Mental Health.”</a> This theme highlights the importance of meaningful social connection as a protective factor for mental well‑being. Research consistently shows that fostering a sense of belonging can enhance resilience, reduce stress, and support overall health across all age groups. Throughout the week, our school will be engaging students in activities that promote inclusion, positive relationships, and supportive school environments. These daily initiatives are designed to strengthen classroom and school wide connections, encourage empathy and kindness, and reinforce that every member of our community is valued. We invite families to join us in recognizing Mental Health Week by taking moments at home to connect, whether through conversation, shared activities, or simply checking in with one another. Together, we can help create a community where all students feel safe, supported, and connected.  Here are some related resources from <a href="https://smho-smso.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">School Mental Health Ontario</a> that you may find useful: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/</a> </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology/</a> </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/easy-and-fun-mental-health-activities-for-home/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/easy-and-fun-mental-health-activities-for-home/</a> </li></ul><img src="/images/94853af4-225e-4f6f-b043-6cd304a6668a?fingerprint=ppb20260503171051" alt="2026 04 17 Mental Health Week E Newsletter Graphic" width="282" height="353" style="width:282px;height:353px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Kindergarten and Grade 9 registration</h2> Kindergarten registration is open! Please see the graphic below and pass the word along to any prospective Enterprise Eagles. We will hold a 'Welcome to Kindergarten' event on May 20th at 4:00. We also wanted to share a LDSB resource document that has lots of links and supports for families transitioning to Kindergarten. <a href="https://jrhenderson.limestone.on.ca/documents/69040544-3a1c-4291-938c-22185a0fb768/2026_-Discover-Kindergarten-Resources-for-Families-3?fingerprint=ppb20260501090157" target="_blank" class="editor-link">2026 Discover Kindergarten Resources for Families (3)</a>Our grade 8 students will be visiting NDSS on May 7th to hear about grade 9 and ask questions. <img src="/images/6962887d-0213-46b2-9b92-248c99f3c62d?fingerprint=ppb20260126210020" alt="2026 01 07 Secondary Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 2" width="270" height="337" style="width:270px;height:337px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d7a83583-31bc-4ba2-b9b1-d104f1e86d21?fingerprint=ppb20260126210052" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="286" height="357" style="width:286px;height:357px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</h2>The Limestone District School Board’s <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cbockingj%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708237653056%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2aHYOiWyU3UBPAdkq7Iy%2FHrOpDKRxKjs%2F%2Biw%2F07KItE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</a> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.The survey is open from April 30 to May 11 and is <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cbockingj%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708237711085%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dzanRoHpxsH7sL%2FYMAk2QX%2FtbcJkZ7wAaHnj%2FYe0ayk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">available online</a>. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.                <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cbockingj%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708237759925%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lvdfCPAL4omzKEkvTPSPJvedYUp4mjccqzuEQq73p7g%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</a>Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;">Cell Phones</h2>Students may bring phones to school but they are to remain switched off, out of view and are not to be used during the day. If a student needs to call home for an emergency during the school day, they must do so using the office phone. Failure to follow the school’s cell phone expectations will result in phone call/meetings with parents/caregivers.A reminder, that the school is not responsible for lost or damaged devices.Thank you for your cooperation!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Important dates</h2>May 4th: Junior boys basketballMay 6th: Celebration of DanceMay 7th: Grade 8 to NDSSPizza hot lunchMay 9th: Plant sale and Pancake breakfastMay 12th: Hawk runMay 14th: EPS Track and Field DaySpaghetti hot lunchMay 15th: Heritage Fair (Noyes/Esposito)May 19th: Grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments beginMay 20th: Calvin Cup senior football Welcome to Kg @ 4:00May 21st: Pizza hot lunchMay 22nd : ZumbaMay 27th: Fun Fair/BBQMay 28th: Chicken fingers hot lunchMay 29th: PA day June 1st: RKY (3/4/5/6/7/8) June 2nd: Regional Track and FieldJune 3rd: Gould Lake (Kg, 1/2, 4/5, 6/7/8)June 12th: ZumbaJune 22nd: Grade 8 Graduation and Boat CruiseJune 24th: Report cards go homeJune 26th: PA day<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</h2>A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</a>. <img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="424" height="315" style="width:424px;height:315px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Day Schedule</h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Activity/Learning block</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">8:45 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Supervision begins on the yard</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">8:55 to 10:35 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100-minute learning block</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">10:35 to 10:55 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Nutrition break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">10:55 to 11:15 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">11:15 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100-minutes learning block</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">12:55 to 1:15 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Nutrition break</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">1:15-1:35 p.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">1:35 to 3:15 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">100-minute learning block</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">News from the Community</h2><img src="/images/867443b2-5b56-465f-b4a6-6a0639c9b9e4?fingerprint=ppb20260330163748" alt="Public Health" width="352" height="440" style="width:352px;height:440px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/87ebc5cd-561f-4673-aa96-6874c24bfd11?fingerprint=ppb20260330170002" alt="Maltby" width="357" height="357" style="width:357px;height:357px;display:inline-block">

2026-05-04 15:37:10.142 +0000 UTC

What's Happening at Enterprise Public School

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">What's Happening at Enterprise Public School?</h2>We have been very busy over the past month with field trips and school-wide events. Our spirit week was a great success. Thank you to all of the families who sponsored students in the Read-a-thon. It was great fun and we raised $735.75 to go towards student activities.Our grade 3/4 and 4/5 classes headed to Gould Lake in March for a day in the forest. The other classes will be going in June for some KG, 1/2 land activities and 4/5 ,6/7/8 canoeing. <table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><img src="/images/beabba3b-e105-4e52-bd22-9bbe66862d89?fingerprint=ppb20260329214517" alt="IMG 8322" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><img src="/images/139e33a1-2ffe-417b-a21a-acd7dca4653a?fingerprint=ppb20260329214529" alt="IMG 3257" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </th></tr></tbody></table>Some of our classes went to the Salmon River Sugar Bush in Tamworth last week. It was a wonderful local trip.<table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><img src="/images/16517494-fdb8-42e4-bf33-d2409909ece7?fingerprint=ppb20260329215614" alt="IMG 3410" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><img src="/images/c2fe3b1a-0f84-4d22-b09a-ae7e65d05d81?fingerprint=ppb20260329215548" alt="IMG 3416" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> </th></tr></tbody></table> Grades 3-8 will be going to RKY camp in June as their year end trip. Parent volunteers are always welcome (CPIC needed). Junior and senior floor hockey teams joined in tournaments at Tamworth P.S. and Centreville P.S. Our dodgeball teams are currently practicing and we will be hosting on April 16th.Please continue to check the dates below for our most up-to-date hot lunch and field trip dates.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">News from School Council</h2>We are busy planning the Fun Fair, scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th. More details to come. Please contact parent council if you would like to help out at the event.Our next School Council meeting is April 28th at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to follow our Facebook page you can find us here <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F16nndBG7SS%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr&data=05%7C02%7Cbockingj%40limestone.on.ca%7C621a169223774c2039b708ddfb9318c3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638943331411668754%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dQTEzT4NQCUNjRovaWloojhVclTmQ2%2FbGLmBlXW4AY4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">https://www.facebook.com/share/16nndBG7SS/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a>.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Photos</h2>Grade 8 grad photos, sibling photos, Mrs. Pelow's class photo and photo retakes will all take place on April 8th. Please notify your child's teacher if you would like them to participate in sibling photos or have retakes done. Only those students with parent permission will be called down to the gym. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cake Hop</h2>We will be having our Enterprise Cake Hop on Thursday, April 2nd. If your child would like to participate, they can bring $1 in this week to purchase a ticket. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cross Country Running Club</h2>If your child would like to be part of the running club this spring (grades 3-8), the team will begin training at recess this week. Please make sure to send outdoor running shoes. The Hawk run at NDSS will be held on May 12th. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Dental Screening</h2>Public Health will be here to conduct their annual dental screening on April 27th. Please let your child's classroom teacher know if you would like your child exempt from screening this year.<img src="/images/291eb0af-9a9f-4331-a93d-08b477b18d87?fingerprint=ppb20260330164226" alt="b7151aa5 8f53 4b20 8e1a 63183f4eae93" width="338" height="422" style="width:338px;height:422px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Kindergarten and Grade 9 registration</h2> Kindergarten registration is open! Please see the graphic below and pass the word along to any prospective Enterprise Eagles. We will hold a 'Welcome to Kindergarten' event in May. Stay tuned.Our grade 8 students will be visiting NDSS on May 7th to hear about grade 9 and ask questions. <img src="/images/6962887d-0213-46b2-9b92-248c99f3c62d?fingerprint=ppb20260126210020" alt="2026 01 07 Secondary Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 2" width="270" height="337" style="width:270px;height:337px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d7a83583-31bc-4ba2-b9b1-d104f1e86d21?fingerprint=ppb20260126210052" alt="2026 01 05 Kindergarten Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="286" height="357" style="width:286px;height:357px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Important dates</h2>April 8th: Grad photos /retakes/gr. ½ class photo/sibling photosApril 9th:  Pizza hot lunchApril 15th: Hamburger hot lunchApril 16th: Jr and Sr. Dodgeball April 17th: PA dayApril 21st : Hot dog day Book fair 'Look' dayApril 22nd: Grade 7/8 immunizationsBook Fair 'Buy' dayApril 23rd: Grandparent’s tea @ 1:45 (Book Fair open) Pizza hot lunchApril 27th: Dental Screening (JK/SK, Grades 2 and 7)April 28th: Parent Council meeting @ 6:00April 30th: Chicken fingers hot lunchMay 6th: Celebration of DanceMay 7th: Grade 8 students to NDSSMay 9th: Plant saleMay 12th: Hawk runMay 15th: Heritage Fair (Noyes/Esposito)May 29th: PA day June 1st: RKY (grades 3-8) June 2nd: Regional Track and FieldJune 3rd: Gould Lake (Kg, 1/2, 4/5, 6/7/8)June 22nd: Grade 8 GraduationJune 24th: Report cards go homeJune 26th: PA day <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</h2>A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</a>. <img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="424" height="315" style="width:424px;height:315px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Day Schedule</h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity/Learning block</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:45 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Supervision begins on the yard</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">8:55 to 10:35 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100-minute learning block</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:35 to 10:55 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nutrition break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:55 to 11:15 a.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:15 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100-minutes learning block</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">12:55 to 1:15 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nutrition break</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:15-1:35 p.m.</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:35 to 3:15 p.m.</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100-minute learning block</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">News from the Community</h2><img src="/images/867443b2-5b56-465f-b4a6-6a0639c9b9e4?fingerprint=ppb20260330163748" alt="Public Health" width="352" height="440" style="width:352px;height:440px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/87ebc5cd-561f-4673-aa96-6874c24bfd11?fingerprint=ppb20260330170002" alt="Maltby" width="357" height="357" style="width:357px;height:357px;display:inline-block">

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Welcome to Enterprise Public School, a small rural school with a big rural spirit! We offer Kindergarten to Grade 8 students a learning environment in which everyone knows their name. Students interact with their peers from all grades on a daily basis on the playground and in classrooms. Our intermediate students are active school volunteers. Our playground is expansive with a wealth of play structures and equipment. Our daily intramural program offers activity to students of all grades during the lunch hour recess. Our school staff is committed to celebrating personal and collective achievements in a caring and supportive environment. We're proud of our school and our amazing community. Enterprise is twinned with Tamworth Public School and shares school administration.

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Limestone District School Board uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning, communication, and school operations. A new <a href="/documents/1e89801e-5ebd-4673-ad1b-b3a08a9e7451/2026-06-29-Digital-Tools-Informed-Notice.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260629183742" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Digital Tools Informed Notice (PDF)</a> is now available, providing families with information about how personal information may be collected and used through approved digital tools, the safeguards in place to protect privacy, and the board’s commitment to secure and responsible technology use. More information on the Limestone District School Board <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/privacy" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Privacy webpage</a>.

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Message to Families - June 25, 2026

Dear Families,As we reach the final day of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It has been a year filled with learning, growth, and many memorable experiences for students across the district.I have a few updates to share with you as we conclude the 2025-2026 school year:Resources to Support Continued Learning During the Summer As we head into the summer months, there are many <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F3z3kwibBUGYnDmTDBf90Tw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FmfsLb_bqpJ79UtI2pfKPphb0DE11EXylq6olU5R1Eev9XrQd6dF_l3P0OvwJJTCFpd7XaUBA8YGjgO2cXQyFXlt_IjlaX0VJ_yT3zam3W5wNzNvbfSfH6u5WoP9CWzYSRGtWlEMnhhaU2lso3jYZM3z3Q6mEFn3XRXpdGmNlsLi2cxRXkV6DLZ6o8Kv1bCMt&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847950625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h5%2BaY4JhJoKZmK6P%2FfkFBn74KLtjchyWA953iJhgjlQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">free resources available on the Limestone website</a> to help your student practice skills, explore new interests, and stay connected to learning. Topics include digital literacy, cyber security, math, literacy, and mental health.Changes to Secondary Assessment and Evaluation (Beginning 2026-2027)Earlier this week, the Ministry of Education <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847989827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a%2Bpbnoqk26fuA1XiJbrrAee2k820c6MUuOVgyqWB4lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">shared an update about upcoming changes that will affect how student learning is assessed and evaluated in secondary schools</a> (Grades 9 to 12), starting in the 2026-2027 school year.These <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848057310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xwxXegVFcBhzRGlr4X%2FTcYzJQU%2BdivYcYUFwfhjMN%2Fs%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">provincial changes </a>are intended to create a more consistent approach to assessment and evaluation across Ontario and to support student achievement and future pathways. What this means for students and families:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Most secondary courses will include a written final exam as part of the final grade.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">A student’s final grade will reflect:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">classroom learning and assignments</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">final evaluations (such as exams or culminating tasks)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">attendance and participation in class</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Excused absences will not negatively impact a student’s grade.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Some courses (such as co-op, guidance, and certain open or workplace courses) will continue to use projects or other types of final assessments instead of a formal exam.</li></ul>Secondary families can review the updates on the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848127352%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eJBt6gMoFkaNIwwPFIvIXZpgTNm44AUlAjfngdFb%2FeQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Ministry of Education website</a>.These changes will come into effect for the 2026-27 school year. Over the coming months, Limestone staff will be reviewing and updating course outlines, assessment practices, and supporting resources to ensure alignment with the new provincial requirements.The Food Sharing Project UpdateDuring the 2025-2026 school year, The Food Sharing Project supported every LDSB school by providing nutritious food and resources to students each day. On average, more than 14,000 meals and snacks were served each week, over 530,000 throughout the year, with weekly food orders reaching approximately $17,500.We are grateful to the dedicated staff who make these programs possible, and to The Food Sharing Project for continuing to support student well-being across LDSB. This support is increasingly important as many families continue to face food insecurity. The Food Sharing Project is launching their <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848189946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6jEFXRKdqaiVE56i8B3EH%2BYsumahkPWE%2BOp2dPIW9lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">“Nine Cents is Nonsense” campaign</a>, advocating for support from government to increase the funding provided. <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848222179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=it9d%2FQGquDhvRkZumrbT6tmXXXL6dcyMh%2FsUZ%2BQauOk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">For more information about the Food Sharing Project, their campaign, and/or to donate, please visit their website.</a>Reminder: Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2Fzf28OeJNLbn7i-2DznWNhQ~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FSmCMyVe9oTOvkE2I8uhAT8ZInr63AXhBWGdTMvHGDDqcxXx_AZDMsHK7DjGXm_FLM_X4jpDWvMbAqeMyYicVl00_IsjAhaZaQVv48dJt6gbbeqm2rH1DMPPkhGvIF9mgMLgBITYxnZ6vaz-NGIln2w~~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848246769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Yigj6cbSBfN2H8xSkk6rPMgV%2FyJd2TUyHQpp2jyqjIw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Tri-Board Student Portal</a>. New students, as well as those with a change of address or school, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FEtIdjN5c0F6LskTx_JcfBw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2F1_bymHvQKvO4eF5ZMnUmDPmq-I1LZaK1n8fa6GmQ99HrxRKZVyofjYCoiot9gDWeFuVTs0xJjayHPDfpzkeZLytFaIdjr-VcHhnDy-io64qTpLraTlVFSTEZHK9Zg_fT&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848269594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Kn0Y5kW9blF4S1uvdtpYzvw2FFvpX%2BmgdJYdBzilJYo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">triboard.ca</a> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.First Day of School for the 2026-2027 School YearA reminder that the first day of school for the upcoming school year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, which is a P.A. Day. We will welcome students back on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. As we close another school year, I wish all Limestone students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. Thank you again for your partnership and support — we look forward to welcoming students back in September.Krishna BurraCEO/Director of EducationLimestone District School Board

2026-06-25 19:50:08.286 +0000 UTC

Message to Families- June 18, 2026

Dear Families,As we move towards the last week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to share a few important updates and reminders as we wrap up the year and begin looking ahead to September.2026-2027 School Year Budget At last night’s Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2026-2027 budget, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. The budget includes total revenues of $340.98 million and total expenditures of $345.76 million and is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.The full <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</a>, along with a new resource, <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link">Budget Overview – Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</a>The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.Motion Passed by Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees passed a motion at last night’s meeting recognizing the challenges present in many classrooms and their impact on students, frontline educators, and support staff. The motion directs the Chair to write to the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, the Premier, local MPPs, OPBSA, CODE, and union partners, requesting additional funding to support the hiring of more frontline staff and will highlight that Limestone annually spends approximately $10 million beyond provincial funding to support special education.Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026 A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the <a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link">Tri-Board Student Portal</a>. New students, as well as those with a change of address or school, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit <a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link">triboard.ca</a> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.Year-End Letter to Students and Parents from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and a Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of OntarioAs we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</a> to mark this occasion. We have also received a <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</a>.Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. As we approach the final days of classes, we wish all students, families, and staff a positive end to the school year.Thank you,Krishna BurraCEO/Director of EducationLimestone District School Board

2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

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.