Molly Brant Update:
As we wrap up a wonderful September, we want to celebrate all that made this month special at Molly Brant! Our Safety Week was a great success, with students and staff learning, practicing, and reinforcing the routines that help keep our school safe, caring, and welcoming for everyone.
We also came together to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, taking time to learn, listen, reflect, and honour the children who never returned home, Survivors, and Indigenous communities. Our Open House was a wonderful opportunity to welcome families into our school and celebrate our Molly Brant community, and Milkshake Day added a little extra fun and excitement to the month!
As we welcome October, we are embracing the beauty of fall—the colourful leaves, crisp mornings, and changing seasons—and looking forward to all the learning, connection, and new opportunities this month will bring.
Please scroll down to see upcoming events by SAC and to see our monthly calendar.
Should you have questions about your child's learning, please connect with classroom educators.
Thank you for your continued support!
-The Molly Brant Staff
Honouring Truth and Reconciliation This September
This month, students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 have been deeply engaged in learning about the history and legacy of Residential Schools. Through the powerful stories of Indigenous authors and survivors, our students have explored the meaning and symbolism behind Phyllis Webstad’s Orange Shirt. These lessons have helped our school community deepen its understanding of Canada's true history and sparked meaningful discussions about why reconciliation is important.
To show our shared commitment to learning and healing, all students and staff are encouraged to wear orange shirts on Wednesday, September 30. Together, we wear orange to remember and honour the 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children who were taken to residential schools, and to reaffirm that Every Child Matters.
Our learning looked different across the grades to ensure age-appropriate discussions:
- Kindergarten to Grade 4 students reflected on their own school environment by answering the question, "At school, every child should feel..."
- Grades 5 to 8 students took their learning a step further by writing their own personal commitments to reconciliation.
This learning does not end in September. Throughout the school year, every classroom will actively engage with Molly Brant’s "10 Ways to Reconcile," a framework adapted from the book 52 Ways to Reconcile by acclaimed Indigenous author David A. Robertson. We look forward to continuing this vital journey of truth and action together.
Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll – October 9
On Thursday, October 9, our Molly Brant students will come together for our annual Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll. Led by our Grade 7 and 8 student leaders, classes will enjoy a community walk as we celebrate Terry's legacy of hope, courage, and determination. Families are invited to support this incredible cause by donating, if they are able, through our online page: https://schools.terryfox.ca/135072 . As we reach fundraising milestones, students can look forward to fun school-wide incentives including extra recess time, ice bucket dumps on staff, and maybe even some hair-raising dares! We can't wait to do our part for such an amazing cause.
Running and Reading at Molly Brant
Volunteering at Molly Brant
If you are interested in volunteering at our school this year, please ensure that your Vulnerable Sector Check was completed within 6 months of the date you start volunteering.
A new process in place in Limestone District School Board. Once you have your police record check back, you must submit it to Police Record Check Portal. Once it is submitted you will be able to volunteer at the school.
We know it is time consuming, but safety is our first priority.
E-Scooters
E-scooters are easy to find, but they aren't toys and aren't designed for kids. In Ontario, you must be at least 16 years old to ride wherever e-scooters are permitted.
In Kingston, e-scooters are not currently permitted. The City is developing a Micromobility Regulations Strategy — with updated rules around e-scooters, e-bikes and other lightweight, rideable transportation — to support safe, accessible and sustainable travel around Kingston. The strategy, which considers public engagement feedback and research into best practices, will be presented to Council for consideration later this year.
Find out more at Micromobility Regulations | Get Involved Kingston by Communications & Public Engagement.
School Parking Lot
The school parking lot is CLOSED to families between 8:00 and 8:30 am and 2:15 and 3 pm.
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.
Student Accident Insurance
The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the Provincial Health Plan, or purchase an insurance plan.
Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.
In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the Education Act, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.
A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.
If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to Reliable Life Insurance Company in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at www.insuremykids.com.
Concussion Protocol
The LDSB concussion protocols have changed. Please find the updated concussion protocol here.
School Council Update
We had our first meeting and the following positions on Council were elected:
Chair: Jodie Radolfi
Secretary: Erin Parker
Member at Large: Brieanna McEathron
We still have a number of open positions and would love to welcome any guardians who are interested in getting involved in our school community.
There are lots of exciting events being planned this year, including our BOO BASH on October 22 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. If you'd like to join School Council, it's not too late—we'd love to have you!
Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 13 @ 5:30 pm.
Cell Phones, Smartwatches & Bluetooth headphones:
Students will not be permitted to have their cell phones, smartwatches and/or Bluetooth headphones while in class, unless directed by the teacher - in order to help them fully concentrate on their school work and interact with their friends in person. We have Chromebooks for students to use for school tasks.
If you need to reach your child during the day, please contact the main office: 613-549-4003. We encourage parents to add parental controls to their child’s phone to restrict unnecessary apps/notifications that might lead to distraction. Thank you for helping your child adjust to this expectation.
Human Development and Sexual Health
As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to Form 325-D on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (Form 325-B) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the school.
Peanut, tree nut, and scent free
Students should not bring peanuts or tree nuts to school. While perfumes/colognes are on trend, they should be reserved for outside of school as they induce allergic reactions in some staff and students.
Please label personal items:
To avoid your student's clothing ending up in the lost and found, please consider labelling items, such as indoor and outdoor clothing, indoor and outdoor shoes, containers, school supplies, etc.
End of Day Dismissal Changes for Students
To help us manage the busy start and end of the school day, please let your child’s teacher know in advance about any changes to their regular routine by note or email.
For unexpected changes, please contact the office before 1:30 p.m. so we can ensure the information is shared with your child’s classroom. After 1:30, it may be difficult to get your child to the office in a timely manner.
Pick-Ups During Recess/Nutrition Breaks
If you are picking up your child during 10:20–11:00 a.m. or 12:40–1:20 p.m., please send a note or email to your child’s teacher in advance. This ensures your child knows to come to the office.
Please do not pick up your child directly from the yard. All student pick-ups must be coordinated through the office so attendance can be properly tracked.
Drop Off
Students can be dropped off, on the yard, at 8:05 am. Students cannot be dropped of before 8:05 because there is no supervision and students cannot be unattended.
Dismissal
When the bell rings at 2:40 p.m., walkers will be dismissed from their class meeting spot/kinder gate and staff will release students to parents/guardians as they see them. Please ensure your child makes eye contact with or waves to their educator before leaving.
Students who ride busses will be taken to their bus and attendance will be taken before the bus leaves the school parking lot.
Visitors
All visitors must buzz at the front entrance (Left hand side of the front door) and sign in at the main office.
Indigenous Self-Identification
Please see the link below for more information and to self-identify, if you wish: https://ldsb.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9U2iaUl9GIFILb0
Looking Ahead:
October
Friday, October 9 - Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll
Monday, October 12 - Thanksgiving Monday - School Holiday
Tuesday, October 13 - Cross-Country Regional Meet
Wednesday, October 14 - Bus Safety Presentations (whole school)
Thursday, October 15 - Term 1 IEPs sent home
Monday, October 19 - Grade 7 & 8 Immunizations
Tuesday, October 20 - District Cross-Country Meet for those who qualify
Thursday, October 22 - School Advisory Council BOO BASH (tentative)
Friday, October 23 - School Picture Day
Monday, October 26 - PA Day (no school for students)
School Year Calendar
Printable 2026-2027 School Year Calendar (PDF)
Printable 2026-2027 Elementary 5-Day Calendar (PDF)
Molly Brant School Swag:
If you are interested in purchasing Molly Brant spirit wear, please visit this site: https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/MollyBrantES
Daily Schedule
Time | Activity/learning block |
|---|---|
8:05 a.m. | Supervision on the yard begins |
8:20 a.m. | Entry bell |
8:20 to 10:20 a.m. | Learning block 1 |
10:20 to 11:00 a.m. | Nutrition break and recess |
11:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. | Learning block 2 |
12:40 to 1:20 p.m. | Nutrition break and recess |
1:20 to 2:40 p.m. | Learning block 3 |
2:40 p.m. | Dismissal |
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.
