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Books Are Back Virtual Author Visits

<img src="/images/4299be93-ecb7-51d7-bd57-f29456ea052b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013621" srcset="/thumbnails/4299be93-ecb7-51d7-bd57-f29456ea052b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013621 450w, /images/4299be93-ecb7-51d7-bd57-f29456ea052b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013621 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <div> The first virtual author visit will bring Zetta Elliot, author of Dragons in a Bag, into several grade 3-6 classrooms in Limestone, March 3, 2022. Through this virtual opportunity, Zetta will share what inspires her as a fantasy fiction writer.  Zetta Elliott is a Canadian-born and raised poet, playwright, and author who, as a Black feminist writer, advocates for greater diversity and equity in publishing. Dragons in a Bag has been described as “a breath of fresh air: a chapter-book fantasy with an urban setting, an array of brown-skinned magic wielders, and a lovable black protagonist readers will root for and sympathize with…good, solid fantasy fun” by <a href="https://www.kirkusreviews.com" target="_blank" title="Kirkus Reviews">Kirkus</a>. The Limestone Learning Foundation is thrilled to sponsor this presentation, suitable for grades 3 to 6 classes, as part of the Books are Back program.  The titles in this initiative offer contemporary stories by LGBTQ+ authors and BIPOC authors that will spark empathy and understanding about equity, inclusion and resilience.  The Foundation looks forward to continuing the virtual author visits to support students grow their love of reading, and provide windows into perspectives and lived experiences of others. Educators can register for this Virtual Authors Visit <a href="https://bit.ly/ZettaElliotMar3" target="_blank" title="Virtual Author Visit Sign-up">HERE</a>   </div>

2022-02-23 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Reflections on the golf day

<img src="/images/682254e2-3b61-54a0-aa66-c9e81c778680?fingerprint=ppb20251217013949" srcset="/thumbnails/682254e2-3b61-54a0-aa66-c9e81c778680?fingerprint=ppb20251217013949 450w, /images/682254e2-3b61-54a0-aa66-c9e81c778680?fingerprint=ppb20251217013949 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Tony Gifford, LLF Board of Directors Lots of ingredients made the LLF's Sandra Davison 2021 Memorial Golf Classic at Loyalist Golf Club, an immense success, but the weather wasn't one of them. Or, maybe it was! Persistent rain and chilling winds just couldn't dampen enthusiastic tournament sponsors, golfers and volunteers, whose efforts raised a remarkable $55.000! <u1:p></u1:p> One unique ingredient deserves special mention. Two talented LDSB students helped out on  a “Swing Away Hole” by hitting each golfer's’ tee shot, for a donation.  It led to spirited competition, lots of laughs and fascinating conversations. “It was really fun.” said Evan Gaffney, a Grade 8 student at Southview Elementary.  He’s been playing golf for 3 years and has a handicap of 4. “I met so many new people, all of whom were really nice and some who knew my parents”, he said. Evan offered golfers a brief introduction to himself before teeing  shot, explaining what school subjects he likes most, why he enjoys golf so much and even asked if any of the golfers had part-time jobs available—- some actually did and spoke to him after the game. Carter Hartwick, a Grade 9 student at NDSS, with a handicap is 6, also hit the golfers’ first tee shot, saying  it was “really cool”. Both boys signed up for the Golf Classic next year! The  student “Swing Away Hole” emphasized an LLF focus on student experiential learning.   <u1:p></u1:p> LLF’s Board of Directors would like to thank donors, sponsors and volunteers who together made the 2021 Golf Classic a highly successful event. See you on the course  on a sunny day next year! <u1:p></u1:p> To make your donation go to <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.llf.org%2f&c=E,1,QdQtTBXN_4n2CyZ1kBoAsqa_RN4RoM_wu97qr2w7-GvA4P7YcT1KF4TqcNReAeTKRVvLGHCm6hRPt-CYE_apSccmYKi9cmcZ893ANiYP&typo=1">www.llf.org</a> or  <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.canadahelps.org%2f&c=E,1,0bIu4QOIQK_VknQpMe8WhmiYshaocMiglrXf1RQYlvwwQwfH6T3tXH3SuSYWIFT_HzhoD__ViDjn-5pvYFIc-x84Ybj8ZfY6FPV4Xv1Y&typo=1">www.Canadahelps.org</a>

2021-11-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Books are Back!

<img src="/images/3b5797f7-f466-55f8-be21-285c2a532521?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" srcset="/thumbnails/3b5797f7-f466-55f8-be21-285c2a532521?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540 450w, /images/3b5797f7-f466-55f8-be21-285c2a532521?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Students gravitate to new books and new stories - especially if they are windows into perspectives and lived experiences of others. Contemporary stories that stimulate positive discussion and empathy in equity, inclusion, resilience and understanding. Books are Back will build rich classroom libraries for independent reading. These are not textbooks, but important topical stories featuring high quality, literacy authors’ works at appropriate reading levels not provided by government funding. The Limestone Learning Foundation is providing all Grade 4 to 6 classrooms, in every elementary school of the Limestone District School Board, with books to further support Indigenous Education, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity. These books will give students the opportunity to connect, question and explore. Twenty-five titles were curated by Erica Wyncoll and Elisabeth Beaulieu, educators, and Program Consultants of the Limestone District School Board. These books range from graphic novels, small chapter books, to full length novels with complex plots and sophisticated themes. As part of this project, French Immersion classes will receive English books to support English to French Immersion educators’ class libraries. It is the hope of both the LLF and the LDSB that this will support students who are developing a love of reading in both French and English. Support for French books for classroom libraries continues to be a priority and will be made available to French Immersion educators as funding allows. <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/21fb1e52-4a05-52a8-abb2-c98a8211800f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013324" target="_blank"> Books are Back catalogue. </a> This project is powered by <a href="https://www.johnson.ca/" target="_blank" title="Johnson Insurance website"><img src="/images/340eaf72-98a2-5ca4-a5c8-52e35dda521b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013501" srcset="/thumbnails/340eaf72-98a2-5ca4-a5c8-52e35dda521b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013501 450w, /images/340eaf72-98a2-5ca4-a5c8-52e35dda521b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013501 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"></a> <div></div>

2021-10-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Annual golf tournament incredible success

<img src="/images/322ab4ca-a7e5-5470-b1b3-3a00c20f1262?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" srcset="/thumbnails/322ab4ca-a7e5-5470-b1b3-3a00c20f1262?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446 450w, /images/322ab4ca-a7e5-5470-b1b3-3a00c20f1262?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">Energy levels were high as golfers were arriving at Loyalist Golf Club September 23 despite some gusty winds and hints of rain in the air.  Armed with brightly-coloured rubber boots, rain jackets, clipboards, raffle tickets and travel mugs of hot coffee, volunteers wasted no time in getting players checked in, organized into groups and directed to their waiting golf carts.  It may have been a bit wet at times, and may have been a bit windy at times, but it was great to see everybody back out on the course again and having a great time in support of the students of the Limestone District School Board. Many thanks go out to the event’s many sponsors and silent auction donors; to those volunteers who contributed their time, energy and creativity to helping out; to the players who braved wind and weather to support the Limestone Learning Foundation, and to all of the staff at Loyalist for their composure under fire (or water, as it were).  That day, the LLF and Johnson Insurance Inc. introduced a new initiative that will impact learning in every Grade 4 to 6 classroom across the Limestone District School Board. Giving students the opportunity to connect, question and explore.   <a href="/news___events/news_releases/books_are_back" target="_blank" title="Books are Back project description">Books are Back</a> will build rich classroom libraries for independent reading. These are not text books, but important topical stories featuring high quality, literary authors' works at appropriate reading levels not provided by government funding. Twenty-five titles to support Indigenous Education, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. <a href="https://www.belairdirect.com/en/about-belairdirect.html?region=onen" title="BelairDirect">BelairDirect</a>, formerly Johnson Insurance, launched this initiative with a cash donation of $27,000 of the $60,000 goal.  In addition, more than $55,000 was raised at the annual Sandra Davison Memorial Golf Tournament. We had a great time, and hope to see everyone again in June of 2022 for our next golf tournament. <div></div>

2021-10-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Learning From the Past to Counter Hate (6)

Elly Gotz - Learning From the Past to Counter Hate

<img src="/images/4daee050-92eb-5a31-8ff9-4fb09ae6373f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013727" srcset="/thumbnails/4daee050-92eb-5a31-8ff9-4fb09ae6373f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013727 450w, /images/4daee050-92eb-5a31-8ff9-4fb09ae6373f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013727 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">“Each of us has two wolves inside, the wolf of love and friendship and the wolf of hatred and bitterness. These two wolves are constantly fighting with each other. Which wolf will win? The one you feed. So, I say to you my friends, don’t feed the wolf of hate.” - Elly Gotz For 1,800 LDSB secondary students and their teachers, it was an unforgettable privilege to bear witness to the haunting recount of Elly Gotz’s life during the Holocaust. As the only child of a Lithuanian Jewish family, Holocaust survivor and author, Elly Gotz, 93, opened both his heart and mind, allowing us a glimpse into the unimaginable. As a young man, he suffered horrendous hardships in the Kaunas ghetto and notorious German concentration camp, Dachau. Told in detail, his story of fear, hunger, torture, loss, hate, and finally liberation, kept this audience on the edge. But it was Mr. Gotz own hard-won process of letting go of a desire for retribution and the overwhelming power of hate, that brought it home for those taking the virtual journey with him. “Anyone who listens to a witness becomes a witness,”  Elly says, “We are all witness to the awful power of racism and prejudice, today. We need to feed the wolf of love and friendship and realize the troubling and unparalleled rise in prejudice, racism, and antisemitism happening now demands that we step up, be vigilant and fight the ‘wolf of hate’.” <div> <img src="/images/4a9d6388-290f-5466-b0e0-9388ba61eecb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013714" srcset="/thumbnails/4a9d6388-290f-5466-b0e0-9388ba61eecb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013714 450w, /images/4a9d6388-290f-5466-b0e0-9388ba61eecb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013714 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Limestone Learning Foundation was pleased to offer the Limestone District School Board community the opportunity to spend time with Elly, who is also a retired electronics engineer, pilot, businessman, family man, multi-linguist, and inventor. Ninety-five classrooms from 10 secondary schools in our Kingston region participated in a virtual event on April 21, 2021. This session was moderated by teacher Katherine Graham-Burra and Kingston Secondary School Grade 12 student Juliana Springer. The presentation was coordinated with Leslie Myles, LLF Managing Director, Suchetan James, LDSB Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Consultant, and parent/lawyer Melissa Greenberg. Response to the presentation has been overwhelmingly positive and students and staff who attended indicate the overarching message of countering hate, racial prejudice and antisemitism were profound. Supported by funding from the Foundation, this session is another way in which Limestone is working to bring antiracism teaching and learning to every student. “The life story of Elly Gotz exemplifies the true meaning of grace on earth. How I marvel at the number of rarified individuals who can endure the very worst that humankind has to offer and can still find joy, compassion, meaning, and a deep-seated belief that no matter the sheer level of pain which spills out from the hand of evil, there is still light on the other side.” - Mrs. Barbara Hammond, LDSB educator, retired. "Elly’s resilience and strength and the power of his love and gratitude is almost too much. To think that he came so close to such an early death (at his mother's own hands!). To think of what the world might have lost in him - and did, with six million others --it shatters the mind and soul.” – Mr. David Hannah, LDSB educator “It was amazing to get to hear first-hand from someone who has been through so much and how he is helping others and sending out such a strong message…I learned so much and what he said about not holding onto hate forever was so beautiful…it’s so crazy to me that someone who went through so much pain and trauma is so caring and thoughtful.” – Neila, Grade 9, LCVI Copies of Elly Gotz’s recent book, Flights of Spirit, are available <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/flights-of-spirit/9781988065441-item.html" title="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/flights-of-spirit/9781988065441-item.html">online.</a> <div></div> </div> <div> </div>

2021-04-30 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

LLF Placement Students

<img src="/images/9ed578f2-51af-5047-becc-097167a8102a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014502" srcset="/thumbnails/9ed578f2-51af-5047-becc-097167a8102a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014502 450w, /images/9ed578f2-51af-5047-becc-097167a8102a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014502 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Joining us for a 6-week placement from St. Lawrence College are Advertising & Marketing Communications Mgt students, Aidan Woodman and Samantha Tooth, both graduates of Limestone District School Board. Promoting our pillars of sustainability, mentorship, and paying-it-forward, Leslie Myles is working as a mentor to both Aidan and Samantha as they complete their placement with the Limestone Learning Foundation. Aidan Woodman "During the short few weeks of being with the foundation, I was greeted and welcomed with open arms. Right away I was updated and briefed with all of the current initiatives going on currently with the foundation. I was trusted with the skills and knowledge that I’ve learned so far to put them to use. I couldn’t be happier that I chose LLF as placement and I’m looking forward to the future." - Aidan My name is Aidan Woodman, and I’m an Aspiring Advertising & Marketing individual who is excited to be a part of the Limestone Learning Foundation as a 3rd-year student from St. Lawrence College to help LLF achieve any marketing goals or objectives they may have. Growing up in Amherstview I went to Fairfield Public School and in my teen years Ernestown Secondary School. I was privileged throughout all of those school years to learn any subject I was interested in.  My goal is to contribute any of my skill sets to assist the LLF in their initiatives for student success. Samantha Tooth “Already our placement has been so rewarding. I have been so welcomed at the Limestone Learning Foundation and cannot wait to continue working on such innovative projects and initiatives. Although we have been connecting virtually, I feel so included as a member of this organization and so fortunate to be completing my placement with the LLF." – Samantha My name is Samantha Tooth and I am a St. Lawrence college student finishing my third year in the Advertising and Marketing Communications Management program. Prior to SLC, I worked as a visual designer; bringing my experience and love of design with me, I applied this to my higher education, returning to sharpen my skills in the AMC program. As a former Limestone District student, I was fortunate enough to attend extended learning opportunities such as LEAP (Limestone Education Art Program) and the Creative Arts program. Knowing what valuable experiences these were to my education, I can attest to the benefit that enriched learning opportunities can provide. I am truly excited by the chance to complete my placement with the Limestone Learning Foundation and the opportunity to aid in their initiative to bring enhanced learning opportunities to other students.

2021-04-13 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Building a strong community

<img src="/images/56f53a7d-36a5-5db4-bf6e-74cd494165e4?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" srcset="/thumbnails/56f53a7d-36a5-5db4-bf6e-74cd494165e4?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816 450w, /images/56f53a7d-36a5-5db4-bf6e-74cd494165e4?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Canadian non-profit organizations are broadening their horizons to support essential local community needs during exceptional and unprecedented times. The Limestone Learning Foundation is one of those organizations. The LLF has funded inspiring excellence in “education” for students in the Limestone District School Board for more than 20 years. Its mandate provides funding that is not provided by the Ontario Ministry of Education in the fields of Literacy, Numeracy, Science and the Environment, Visual Arts, Music and Health, Wellness and Technology. To date, over $1.8M has been given to over 645 unique projects such as musical instruments, robotics, drone mapping, videography, grow gardens and Indigenous education. <img src="/images/433401e5-81bc-5b67-9cbc-34f3a8604b0a?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634" srcset="/thumbnails/433401e5-81bc-5b67-9cbc-34f3a8604b0a?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634 450w, /images/433401e5-81bc-5b67-9cbc-34f3a8604b0a?fingerprint=ppb20251217013634 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Most recently, the LLF turned its efforts to the importance of student readiness through good nutrition, by donating $100,000 to the Food Sharing Project (FSP). Recognizing the impact of the Pandemic on family income, the Foundation realized there was an immediate role to play in keeping students fed and learning. The FSP provides nutritious snacks and meals both at school and for those learning at home. This essential service fits into the LLF mandate and the Foundation is privileged to contribute.   Building a strong community through giving to educational foundations such as the LLF allows donors to ensure the health and wellness of students.   Individuals can make tax deductible donations to local charities that are near and dear to them.  If the donation of stocks, cash or Life Insurance are made before the end of the year an appropriate tax deductible receipt is provided by the charity for that given year the donation is made.    If you are in a position to pay income tax , why not give a donation to a local charity, make a difference, and reduce your tax burden. Speak to your Financial Advisor to obtain further advice.  Building stronger communities through charitable donation truly make a difference. Susan Creasey, guest contributor Past Chair, LLF SUSAN CREASY FINANCIAL Inc.  <div></div>

2021-01-22 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

LLF donates $100,000 to Food Sharing Project

<img src="/images/6c6ccc9a-7b3d-5234-92e5-9c99ff373aaf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014016" srcset="/thumbnails/6c6ccc9a-7b3d-5234-92e5-9c99ff373aaf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014016 450w, /images/6c6ccc9a-7b3d-5234-92e5-9c99ff373aaf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014016 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">A $100,000 gift will support <a href="https://www.foodsharingproject.org/" title="Link to Food Sharing Project website">The Food Sharing Project</a>’s Student Nutrition Programs in schools and home-delivery food boxes to vulnerable families in school communities across the Limestone District School Board, ensuring students have access to fresh and healthy food to improve learning readiness. Half of the $100,000 gift will be directed to help offset a 35% increase in food costs for in-school Student Nutrition Programs. The other $50,000 will go to support the bi-weekly home delivery of food boxes or grocery gift cards, up to the end of the 2020/2021 school year, for up to 450 families. Throughout the pandemic, food security has become one of the most serious issues facing the community. Recent data from the United Way indicates 1800 meals a day are served across Kingston and Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. Before COVID-19, that number was 100 meals a day. Due to COVID-19 health risks and school closures, the LLF pivoted from its typical activities supporting learning projects in schools, to providing some funding and volunteer drivers to The Food Sharing Project through the spring and summer months.   "Although the LLF suspended its grants and events, the health and wellness of students remains a priority," notes Adam Young, Chair of the LLF.  As COVID-19 continues to impact the food delivery model of the Food Sharing Project, the Foundation saw there was an immediate role it could play to help keep students fed and learning.  “Supporting this essential service fits into the LLF mandate and the Board is honoured to contribute,” adds Young. As the organization which provides nutritious food to students in schools the Food Sharing Project realized, as soon as schools closed in March, that they had to find a way to get the food students depended on at school, to them at home. Brenda Moore, Chair of The Food Sharing Project affirms, “Through the generous support of the Limestone Learning Foundation the Food Sharing Project will now be able to provide food stability for students and their families during these unpredictable times.” The FSP provides over 6000 meals every week to students in their schools and those learning from home. In addition, the FSP currently supports over 200 families with a bi-weekly food box, which provides breakfast and lunch items, to supplement the single-serve nutrition food that is available at school. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the FPS is limited to what it can offer students at schools. The addition of FSP’s home food box will help families bridge the gap in their budgets to provide much needed nourishment for the many students who typically eat breakfast and lunch at school. Many of the 22,000 students attending LDSB schools and alternative education sites rely heavily on School Nutrition Programs. School data indicates 50% of all students access this program at one time or another – some occasionally, some daily. <div></div>

2020-11-18 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Health and Wellness added to areas of funding

<img src="/images/9b1bfdbe-45c8-55b7-80dd-ac20e13c8303?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit">In response to a changed world of learning for students and educators in the Limestone District School Board the LLF is pleased to announce an amendment to the Foundation's Strategic Plan. It is one that will allow the Foundation to support excellence in education through innovative methods. Adding "Health and Wellness" to the Areas of Impact - Literacy & Numeracy, Science & the Environment, Technology Visual Arts & Music, strengthens the three pillars of Mentorship, Sustainability and Pay it Forward for which the LLF is well known.  The LLF vision is to inspire excellence in education by supporting school and classroom initiatives, not funded by the Provincial government - those that demonstrate creativity, innovation, empowerment, equity and inclusion. With this amendment, the Foundation expands its ability to offer an even wider expanse of needs - needs that are, as a result of the unforeseen circumstances of the COVID - 19 pandemic changes, "essential" to the well - being and health of LDSB students. At this time, the LLF is proud to align itself with the Food Sharing Project.  <a href="http://www.foodsharingproject.org/" title="http://www.foodsharingproject.org/" class="editor-link">The Food Sharing Project</a> is a registered non - profit charity that has been providing healthy food to schools for almost 40 years. Every week during the school year, the FSP delivers six tons of food to 88 schools across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington counties. The fresh and nutritious food supports school nutrition programs. Nourished students learn better.

2020-07-29 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

New Chair honoured to lead LLF

<img src="/images/29d5f79d-240f-5261-b085-ddc4c7d71ec1?fingerprint=ppb20251217013406" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit">Adam Young will serve as Chair of the Limestone Learning Foundation. He accepted the role at a recent Board meeting. "I am proud of the work the LLF has done to inspire excellence in education by supporting school and classroom initiatives," states Young. "LLF projects provide students with learning opportunities that demonstrate creativity, empowerment, equity and inclusion." "I am honoured to serve, and look forward to introducing Health and Wellness to the Foundation's areas of impact, strengthening the strategic pillars of Mentorship, Sustainability and Pay it Forward for which the LLF is well known," adds Young. Mr. Young is a partner at Secker Ross & Perry LLP, a locally owned and managed public accounting firm. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, and is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. In addition to volunteer work with various organizations in the area, Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his spouse and two children. In response to a changed world of learning for students and teachers in the Limestone District School Board the LLF amended its Strategic Plan to include health and wellness as a focus area for funding. With this amendment, the Foundation expands its ability to offer an even wider expanse of needs - needs that are, as a result of the unforeseen circumstances of the COVID - 19 pandemic changes, "essential" to the well - being and health of LDSB students. At this time, the LLF is proud to align itself with the <a href="http://www.foodsharingproject.org/" title="http://www.foodsharingproject.org/" class="editor-link">Food Sharing Project.</a>

2020-07-29 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Chair's Update April 21, 2020

<img src="/images/352a6556-5592-55e7-abf2-2897bffad083?fingerprint=ppb20251217013513" srcset="/thumbnails/352a6556-5592-55e7-abf2-2897bffad083?fingerprint=ppb20251217013513 450w, /images/352a6556-5592-55e7-abf2-2897bffad083?fingerprint=ppb20251217013513 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">The Limestone Learning Foundation, in partnership with the Limestone District School Board, is dedicated to ensuring that every student is successful and supported in their well-being and education. We hope that you are staying safe and healthy as we adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our lives. We value the patience you have afforded us as we pivot from our typical activities to support students and school communities during these challenging times. We continue to work closely with the school board, community partners and agencies to see how the Foundation may be able to serve our larger community, especially those who are particularly vulnerable. We cannot do this without our dedicated volunteers and donors. We want to assure you that although we will be suspending grants and events until we are safely through this public health emergency, we remain ready to provide more of the successful projects that have carried the Foundation beyond its 20 years. Unfortunately, the Sandra Davison Memorial Golf Classic scheduled for June 4, 2020 has been postponed due to public health risks associated with COVID - 19. This decision was reached after consultation with Loyalist Golf and Country Club, organizers, and local partners. It is a disappointing turn of events as staff had been diligently working on making this year's tournament another great event, but it is a decision that is necessary. These are unprecedented times and we want to thank the Limestone District School Board, and Director of Education Debra Rantz, for their commitment to student learning and well-being. Our staff continue to work remotely and always happy to help. Be kind to yourself as we move forward. Stay well. Katherine C. Leverette  Chair - Board of Directors <div></div>

2020-04-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Honouring 227 Years of Education

<img src="/images/9051ff72-0e72-5767-83ee-10181d5a9a06?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" srcset="/thumbnails/9051ff72-0e72-5767-83ee-10181d5a9a06?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328 450w, /images/9051ff72-0e72-5767-83ee-10181d5a9a06?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">Kingston Secondary School, opening in the 2020-2021 school year, will be the site of a physical and digital teaching and research exhibit that provides both students and public with the history of education in Kingston. This will be an important undertaking in the preservation, promotion, documentation and conservation of significant artifacts and archival materials, led by master teacher and KCVI librarian Joanne Whitfield.  The collection represents the stories of thousands of students who have made KCVI and QECVI their educational home. One of the most important elements of this project is collecting the voices of alumni and former staff.  Many of these stories are already being captured on the <a href="http://bit.ly/KCQElegacywebsite" title="http://bit.ly/KCQElegacywebsite">KCVI/QECVI Legacy website. </a> The depth and breadth of the KCVI/QECVI collection is significant and includes both physical objects and historical documents. The project will categorize, assess the condition of, catalogue and digitize items.  The physical exhibit will have a technological component using QR codes to connect to the digital exhibit and virtual reality, similar in design to exhibits at the City of Kingston’s Artillery Park and Rideau Heights Community Centre and Library.  Students play an integral part in this project, involved in the digitization of items, interviewing alumni and staff, as well as researching the collection. These opportunities will deepen and augment the entire school community of its rich educational history. Student engagement in local and social history and their school’s role in it will be fostered. Students will develop a deeper connection to their school and to Kingston.  The artifact and document inventory has begun. The installation of the exhibit and official opening is targeted for Fall 2020. The Limestone Learning Foundation acknowledges the generous support of the Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites and the City of Kingston for their grant award of $10,008.52 from the City of Kingston Hertiage Fund.  <img src="/images/b916a374-759b-50e5-b99a-36b2bf238621?fingerprint=ppb20251217014726" srcset="/thumbnails/b916a374-759b-50e5-b99a-36b2bf238621?fingerprint=ppb20251217014726 450w, /images/b916a374-759b-50e5-b99a-36b2bf238621?fingerprint=ppb20251217014726 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <img src="/images/88cc21df-d1af-5131-8452-7b8fa42b3271?fingerprint=ppb20251217014249" srcset="/thumbnails/88cc21df-d1af-5131-8452-7b8fa42b3271?fingerprint=ppb20251217014249 450w, /images/88cc21df-d1af-5131-8452-7b8fa42b3271?fingerprint=ppb20251217014249 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Other contributing partners include the Limestone District School Board and KCVI Bicentennial Fund. <div></div>

2020-01-17 00:00:00 +0000 UTC