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<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4d0baaf2-981c-5a2b-ba57-8b283478baf6?fingerprint=ppb20251217013727" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone Learning Foundation is proud to be celebrating 20 years of enhancing educational opportunities for Limestone District School Board students.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In planning for the future the Foundation took a close look at its visual presentation and recently launched a new website. We also captured the concept of learning beyond books with a dynamic new logo, which was generously designed and donated by professional designers at Greenmelon Inc.&nbsp;Ottawa.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We love our fresh new contemporary look. We hope you do, too.</span></p>

<img src="/images/1fb279f2-6024-5e88-9968-aa33f28e4668?fingerprint=ppb20251217013311" srcset="/thumbnails/1fb279f2-6024-5e88-9968-aa33f28e4668?fingerprint=ppb20251217013311 450w, /images/1fb279f2-6024-5e88-9968-aa33f28e4668?fingerprint=ppb20251217013311 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"><span>What is kindness? Who can be change-makers? How does kindness grow? These are some of the questions local author and illustrator Peggy Collins helps students explore as part of a writing workshop about kindness. Students in kindergarten through to grade 8 work through the writing process from idea generation to final published printed books and an e-book for each class.&nbsp;<br> <br> Kindness Rocks is more than just a topic, it will be an action, as students will come together in a culminating activity to share their empowering messages to spread kindness and to make a difference. A collection of published books will be provided to each student to share with their family or to gift to someone else, as a token of kindness. <br> <br> This LLF project is funded through the Anna and Edward Churchill Foundation.</span><br> <div></div>

<img src="/images/399f9959-456f-5045-8b81-c71a932c3146?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" srcset="/thumbnails/399f9959-456f-5045-8b81-c71a932c3146?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540 450w, /images/399f9959-456f-5045-8b81-c71a932c3146?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <p><span>The annual June golf tournament brings together Limestone educators, Foundation friends, and community partners, to enjoy a day of camaraderie and support for unique school projects.<br> <br> Save the date for this year's tournament, Thursday, June 6, 2019. Tee-off will be 12:30 p.m. at our host club <a href="http://www.loyalistcc.com/about-loyalist/" title="http://www.loyalistcc.com/about-loyalist/">Loyalist Golf and Country Club</a> in Bath, Ontario.&nbsp;<br> <br> Fill out and return your&nbsp;<a href="https://limestone-llf.ss16.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_13703163/File/Sandra%20Davison%20Sign%20Up.pdf" title="Link to the 2019 golf registration form">registration form&nbsp;</a>today.&nbsp;<br> <br> If you are unable to join us for a day of golf, please considering participating as a sponsor. Review our&nbsp;<a href="https://limestone-llf.ss16.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_13703163/File/sponsorship%20opportunities%202019.pdf" title="Link to fill-able golf sponsorship form">sponsor pledge</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mylesl@limestone.on.ca?subject=2019%20Golf%20Sponsorship%20pledge">let us know</a>&nbsp;the level of commitment that best suits you.</span></p> <p><span>The Sandra Davison Memorial Golf Classic is an integral part of the fundraising events offered for the Foundation. With a full complement of players, specialty holes with surprising prizes, silent auction, dinner and raffles, this tournament never fails to satisfy and entertain avid golfers.</span></p> <p><span>Collectively, we have raised approximately $938,000 for enhanced learning projects funded by the Limestone Learning Foundation.</span></p>

<img src="/images/8fb5e613-846a-50bf-a5cd-f429dbf4c45f?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328" srcset="/thumbnails/8fb5e613-846a-50bf-a5cd-f429dbf4c45f?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328 450w, /images/8fb5e613-846a-50bf-a5cd-f429dbf4c45f?fingerprint=ppb20251217014328 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"><span>The Foundation's musical fundraiser Crystal Concert: A Tribute to the Holidays was a huge success. The evening celebrated holiday traditions through music and song.&nbsp;</span><span><span>Featuring a large vocal ensemble of Limestone District students, under the direction of the Ernestown Secondary School Music Teacher Tim Stiff, and highlighting the ‘homecoming’ of some extraordinarily talented alumni.<br> <br> The concert and companion online auction raised $60,000, funds that will be used to support future projects.<br> </span><span><br> To find out more about the Crystal Concert Series, view videos, and more&nbsp;<a href="https://limestone-llf.ss16.sharpschool.com/go/99915f81-6f23-5a49-960f-e245cf7ad82a" title="Link to Crystal Concert Series web page">click here.<br> </a></span> <br> </span>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/084a6a47-6243-52e3-adb4-aba2ea0fdafb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013050" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The NASA mentorship program at Napanee District Secondary School fosters confidence and learning in math and sciences through a variety of workshops and one-on-one activities. The NASA mentors, who are senior science students, participate in a number of Queen’s University and Loyalist College science, technology, engineering and mathematics outreach events, and then share their new learning with the grade 9s as well as grades 7 and 8 students from feeder schools.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow them on Twitter&nbsp;</span><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=NasaNdss&amp;src=typd" title="Link to NASA-NDSS Twitter feed" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">@NasaNdss</span></a><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NASA:</span><a href="https://youtu.be/JOah-eGI_Ww" title="https://youtu.be/JOah-eGI_Ww" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> A Year in Review</span></a></p>

<img src="/images/6562b6dd-042b-514f-8fa9-5fbd1f410a0b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" srcset="/thumbnails/6562b6dd-042b-514f-8fa9-5fbd1f410a0b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934 450w, /images/6562b6dd-042b-514f-8fa9-5fbd1f410a0b?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"><span>La Salle Secondary School has an organic garden so students and teachers could learn how to grow food and promote a healthy lifestyle.<br> <br> Students with mobility issues found it difficult or impossible to get to a garden bed and participate in the planting and care of the garden. That's when students of La Salle's&nbsp;<span>Senior Construction Technology Class decided to</span>&nbsp;design and build a garden that would allow access for all students.<br> <br> Students consulted their peers, who expressed a desire to have a garden that included a pumpkin patch. One issue that was brought forward through the consultation was the difficulty wheelchair users were having reaching into the garden to plant. The garden needed to have a portion that would allow someone in a wheelchair to pull up to it as if it were a work table.<br> <br> With these needs in mind, students decided that the garden should have paving stones up to and around it. They also invented a bridge garden – a long bed spanning between two raised beds.&nbsp;<br> <br> One group of students measured the area of the garden to be used and generated a list of materials needed to create the paving stone walkway and surround. Once the area was cleared, a layer of stone dust had to be spread, packed and graded so that the paving stones would be at the same level as the sidewalk. Finally, the paving stones were carefully installed.&nbsp;<br> <br> Another group of students explored options for the construction of the beds and how to support the weight of the soil in the bridge garden. A design was agreed upon, blueprints were drawn, and a material list was created. Communication was key as different teams built the separate components of the garden. Accurate measurement and cutting was needed if it would all fit together at the end - and it did!<br> <br> The students of La Salle’s Senior Construction Class are very proud of the work they did to foster inclusiveness</span><span>&nbsp;within the school community. They created a beautiful centerpiece for the organic garden, and now everyone can grow together.&nbsp;</span><br> <div></div>

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<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/aed7170c-daee-5aff-a9bc-645472ec1df1?fingerprint=ppb20251217014623" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Crystal Concert &amp; Online Auction is a unique fundraiser for the Limestone Learning Foundation. Concert goers will delight in watching this musical smorgasbord celebrating holiday traditions through song, from blues to jazz, timeless classics and multicultural music.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are also offering a companion online auction running November 2 - 13, 2018. You'll find unique gifts and events for your holiday giving, and proceeds support LLF projects just visit&nbsp;</span><a href="http://l.ead.me/bawPVG" title="Link to maxsold/crystal concert online auction" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.maxsold.com/crystalconcert</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The show will be a large ensemble, starring students and alumni of the Limestone District School Board Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Grand Theatre. The event starts at 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm curtain. </span><a href="https://www.kingstongrand.ca/events/crystal-concert-series" title="Click here to purchase tickets to Crystal Concert" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tickets are now on sale</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>