Weekly Update Jan.16, 2026

Another wintery week of fun and learning at Molly Brant!

As winter continues, please remember to dress for the weather so everyone stays warm and safe during outdoor activities.

Southeast Public Health & Immunizations

 The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), requires that students be appropriately immunized against the following diseases, or have a valid medical or conscience/religious exemption on file at public health:

Public Health has started to review student immunization records and have issued immunization notices and suspension orders to students who are missing immunization data earlier this week.

If you have received a letter from Southeast Public Health it is very important that you   call  Southeast Public Health @ 613-549-1232  ext  1451    

Safety at School - Please check in at the Office

For the safety and security of all students, we kindly remind parents and caregivers that they are not permitted in the hallways during school hours. If you need to pick up your child, drop something off, or speak with someone at the school, please check in at the main office and our staff will be happy to assist you. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Attendance Matters!

We recognize that, as the weather changes, attendance can sometimes become trickier. Student attendance is one of our TOP priorities.

End of Day Routines:

If your child has alternate pick up arrangements, or will not be taking the bus at the end of the day, please ensure that you communicate with the classroom teacher (send a note) or with the Main Office if a change occurs during the day. We cannot guarantee we can follow-through on last minute changes after 2:20 pm

Reminder: No dogs on property

Kindly be reminded that dogs are not permitted on property during school hours, even if they are leashed.

Courteous Communication

All communication between school, students and home (in person, on the phone or digitally) must be courteous and respectful. All students, families and school staff have the right to be safe, and to feel safe, in their school community. With this right comes the responsibility of all members to contribute to a positive school climate.

Upcoming Dates:

Jan. 19 - ECE and EA Appreciation Day

Jan. 20 - Ohlke to Miller Museum

Jan. 23 - Ohlke/Carter to Memorial Centre

Jan. 26 - Zumba for all classes

Jan. 27 -Conner to Pumphouse Museum

Jan. 28 - Roney to Pumphouse Museum

Jan. 29 - Chess Tournament @ Molly Brant

Jan. 30 - PA Day (no school for students)

Feb. 2 - Queen's Teacher Candidates back at Molly Brant

Feb. 6 - SAC Hot Lunch (Grilled Cheese)

Feb. 13 - Term 1 Reports distributed home

Feb. 17 - SAC Cooking Event (more info below)

Included below, you’ll find our school calendar for the month to help you stay organized.

Parking on Lyons Street: A Message from the City of Kingston

As the weather changes, more families may choose to drive to and from school. Please remember that stopping in school bus loading zones or no-stopping areas can result in high parking fines. We encourage families to respect posted signage and use alternative locations for pick-up and drop-off.

 If you have concerns or questions, please emailcontactus@cityofkingston.ca

Molly Brant School Swag:

If you are interested in purchasing Molly Brant spirit wear, please visit this site: https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/MollyBrantES

School Advisory Council

Our Council Executive is as follows:

Chair: Amber Ewart

Treasurer: Jodie Radolfi

Secretary: Tabitha Lowndes

Indigenous Rep: Lillian Todd

Parent Involvement Committee Reps: Amber Ewart/Lillian Todd

Member(s) at Large: Erin Parker

Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 3 @ 5:30 in the Molly Brant library.

🍲 Dinner on a Dime - Affordable Cooking Parent Engagement Nights🍴Hosted by Your MBES School Advisory Council

Molly Brant Elementary School parents are invited to join us for a fun and friendly night of hands-on cooking where we’ll learn how to make yummy, family-friendly meals, that cost $10 or less per person — together! 

👩‍🍳 What to Expect:

• Hands on Step-by-step cooking demonstrations to create fun and healthy meals using affordable food staples 
• Tips for saving money and reducing food waste
• Recipes to take home and try again
• A free night to connect with other parents/caregivers and build a community of support 

📅 Dates: January 12, February 17, March 9, April 13
🕕 Time: 5:30pm
📍 Location: MBES kitchen 
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to: Parents/Caregivers of Molly Brant Elementary School students  

Pre-Registration is required, so sign up today 
📧 Email project lead (Amber) at amber_e62@hotmail.com or message us directly on the page https://www.facebook.com/MollyBrantSchoolAdvisoryCouncil 

Let’s cook, learn, and connect together! ❤️

Cell Phones

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 unless directed by the teacher for instructional purposes. If students brings cell phones to school, teachers will ask for them to be locked up (in a lock box) for the day. If students do not want to lock up their phones, they should be left at home.

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 with this!

School Day Payment System

This year we will use the School Day online system for all field trip permissions and all payments to the school (i.e., hot lunch, field trips, special events, etc.). When teachers or the school creates an event, an email is sent to applicable parents. This email comes from School Day, and may go to your junk mail folder unless you identify it as a recognized sender.

All School Day events are required to have an end date. For field trips, this is usually the day before the trip, but for events involving the ordering of food, the end date must give staff enough time to coordinate with our providers and order food. Please ensure that you complete any orders/permissions before the end date.

Families will need to register for School Day www.school-day.com and use a ten-digit secure code to link you and your child(ren). These forms will be sent home next week.

Please contact your child's teacher or the office if you require assistance.

Public Health Information:

KLF&A Public Health Childhood Illnesses and Exclusions

Unsure when to keep your child home when they are unwell? The KFL&A Public Health guidelines have changed and include different symptoms since Covid. Vomiting and diarrhea remain 48 hours symptom free before they can return to school. Other childhood illness exclusions can be found here: https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx

Vision: kflaph.ca/SchoolVision

Routine Immunizations / Vaccine Reminder: kflaph.ca/ImmunizationReporting

Daily Schedule

Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School

Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.