JR Henderson Weekly Update #10 - November 7th, 2025
Good afternoon Henderson Families,
The weather has changed and the chill is setting in. Please be sure as the cooler days approach that students are dressed for rain, snow and sleet. We love getting outside so being dressed for the weather is key.
Toevember
This November, Henderson is excited to participate in Toevember, a community fundraiser that helps people in need stay warm during the winter months. We’re collecting new socks of all sizes and styles for children, teens, and adults.
Donations can be sent with your child to school throughout the month of November. Many thanks for your contributions - every pair of socks will help someone stay cozy and comfortable this season.
Anti-Bullying Week
Anti Bullying Week will take place during the week of Nov 17th to 21st. We have activities planned such as a "Caught Being Kind" wall. As well, on Friday November 21st, we will ask students to wear pink for Pink Shirt Day.
Winter Info for Families
We have a supply of extra boots, jackets and winter items. We also ALWAYS have clean hats and mittens at the office.
As the weather turns, please see Operation Warm Feet, an initiative by KCHC to ensure families have a warm pair of boots for every child.
BGC Fundraiser
If you are looking for another warm fundraiser this year, consider this one:
Nominations for the Prime Minister's Award Now Open
The nomination period for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Awards is now open, and we’re looking for your help in recognizing outstanding educators who empower Canada’s youth. The Prime Minister’s Awards are a chance to celebrate educators for their leadership and exemplary education practices. Any person or group (i.e. parents, colleagues, principals, board members or students) can nominate educators in three different categories:
- Teaching Excellence
- Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Limestone families – explore student opportunities in the skilled trades!
Join us for the Level Up! Open House and:
Get up close: Watch skilled trades professionals in action during live demonstrations and explore using tools and machinery.
Meet the experts: Chat one-on-one with employers, apprentices, tradespeople, and instructors who share real-world insights and personal journeys in the skilled trades.
Plan student pathways: Explore apprenticeship pathways with expert guidance and resources provided by Skilled Trades Ontario.
When: December 2, 2025, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: Kingston, Slush Puppie Place, 1 The Tragically Hip Way, Kingston
Who: All Limestone families welcome
Cost: Free! No registration needed
About Level Up!
Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs are a series of dynamic, multi-day events that connect you with Ontario’s top skilled trades professionals from industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more.
Visit a skilled trades career fair near you and explore Ontario’s 140+ skilled trades through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers about rewarding, life-changing career paths. To learn more, visit levelupontario.ca/open-house.
Math News
Here is the LDSB Math Newsletter:November Newsletter 2025
We are delighted to inform families that we are doing another Curriculum Night on Wednesday November 19th from 5pm until 6:30pm. This is a family-friendly event where families come to learn new math, literacy and self-regulation strategies. All are welcome and we hope you can attend!
Save the Date - School Council Movie Night!
On Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th, School Council are hosting Movie Nights in the JR Henderson gym. These events are family-oriented opportunities to relax, enjoy a flick and connect with the community. More info to come!
Choices at 7
We're approaching the time of the year for Choices at 7 for our current Grade 6 students. See here for more info.
See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census Survey
Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall. The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in Grades 4 to 12, running from November 24 to 28, 2025. It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.
Important information for families:
- The survey is optional.
- Responses are confidential and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.
- Students will complete the survey during class time.
- Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.
Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact Principal Kate Brennan (brennanka@limestone.on.ca) by Friday, November 14, 2025. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.
By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.
Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone: limestone.on.ca/student_census
Hot Lunch Reminder
As a reminder, if you haven't yet, be sure to order hot lunch through https://www.lunchboxorders.net. We are offering subs on Tuesdays and pizza on Thursdays. Money raised from hot lunch goes directly back into our school community to support athletics, learning materials, student initiatives and more. Orders are due Sunday at noon for the following week. Finally, if buses are cancelled because of the weather, hot lunch will be cancelled as well. If you have questions, please email jrhschoolcouncil@gmail.com
School Council
The next School Council meeting is on Wednesday November 19th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Free childcare will be available. Don’t forget - here’s the School Council email address: JRHSchoolCouncil@gmail.com School Council looks forward to hearing feedback and voices from all Henderson community members.
Have a great weekend, Hawks!
Mme Brennan, Mme Rodé and the JR Henderson Staff
Important Dates: |
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
School Day Schedule
Time | Activity/learning block |
|---|---|
8:55 to 9:15 a.m. | Supervision begins on the yard |
9:15 to 10:55 a.m. | 100-minute learning block |
10:55 to 11:35 a.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
11:35 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |
1:15 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
1:55 to 3:35 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |