Weekly Update - September 4, 2026

Molly Brant Update:

The first 3 days of our school year were joyful and productive. Students worked hard at getting back into a routine and building their stamina for learning. School staff have been working hard to get to know students: their strengths, their interests and be responsive to these as they plan their units and lessons. We want everyone to feel like they belong at Molly and make it a wonderful place. We finished the week with a recess dance party!

Numerous forms have been, and will be, sent home - PLEASE SEND THESE BACK ASAP- these include data verification forms which lets us know who can and can't pick up your child, as well as emergency contact information. There is also a form about how your child gets home - this is important for us to know.

Please be aware that parents/guardians are not to be in our hallways - please check in at the main office if you need help.

Should you have questions about your child's learning, please connect with classroom educators.

As we wrap up our first week of school, I want to thank our students, staff, and families for such a wonderful start to the year.

-The Molly Brant Staff

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 Meeting - Monday, September 14

School Advisory Council (Parent Council) elections for Executive Positions are coming up very soon! The first School Council Meeting of the 2026-2027 school year is on Monday, September 14th at 5:30 pm - elections will take place at the same time. The elections and meeting will take place in our library.

Please use the link below to submit nominations. Nominations are anonymous and you can nominate yourself or someone else for a position. If you are nominating someone, please ensure they are up for the position and have agreed to your nomination. The person you nominate must be available to be present at the meeting. Your nomination does not count as a vote; you must be present to vote. Nominations are due by 12:00 noon on Monday, September 14.

Nominations Link (click)

Positions for election are:

Chair

Represents, works with and provides support to all school community and council committee chairs. This person works closely with the school principal and VP, school staff and parents to enrich the education of all students. Additionally, they preside over and conduct monthly council meetings, set agendas and schedule meetings (in consultation with the VP/Principal). The chair promotes discussion amongst council members and the community, receives and reports on correspondence sent and received by council. Acts as coordinator between the school board and council. Receives documentation from board and keeps council advised of board decisions, activities etc. Supports programs, initiatives and activities led by other council members and contributes to the monthly council newsletter.

Vice Chair/Co-chair

Presides at meetings in the absence of the chair or upon the incumbent’s inability to serve. Responsible for overseeing all sponsored events and programs.

Treasurer

Works with the council and coordinators in developing an operating budget, keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures and serves as the liaison with the Board of Education. Additional responsibilities include depositing/disbursing funds on behalf of the council, the preparation of monthly financial statements, and the preparation & filing of all necessary financial reports.

Secretary

Attends scheduled council meetings, records, maintains and distributes minutes of meetings, keeps non-financial records of council.

Indigenous Representative

Provide a voice for Indigenous students and ways of knowing.

Member at Large

Attends meetings and participates in many aspects of council activities, as prescribed by council. Voting member.

Fundraising Coordinator

Plans, manages fundraising activities of council. Works closely with the treasurer.

Everyone who is part of our Molly Brant community is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year.

We look forward to hearing your voice!

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.

School Organization and Class Placements

 All students have been placed into a tentative classroom organization to start the school year. All classes and staffing are tentative until later in September. This means that the class and teacher your child starts out with on the first day of school may not be the same class/teacher as later in September.

Should there be a reorganization of staff and students, information will be shared with families ASAP. Classes and staff changes take place based on actual enrollment, which is sometimes different from the projected enrollment that staffing is based on in the spring. Student and family moves impact how many students are at Molly Brant.

We will do our best to minimize disruption to student learning and will take direction from the LDSB should changes be required. Changes may be needed if classes are too small or too large, based on Ministry of Education class size requirements, which are mandated from the province.

Once school starts, class numbers will be reviewed by a central committee of the LDSB to determine what, if any, changes need to be made. Any reorganization will happen after the second week of school. Families are encouraged to speak to children about the potential for change. As adults, we have the opportunity to model healthy emotions and mindsets around change, helping students to work through the emotions that may arise as an important life skill.

Thanks to all Molly Brant students and families, in advance, for your understanding and flexibility as we determine class sizes and placements.

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 side entrance (Left hand side of the front door) and sign in at the main office. Please note all volunteers require a CPIC with vulnerable sector check.

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:

September

Monday, September 7 - Labour Day Monday (no school for students)

Monday, September 14 - School Council Meeting at 5:30 pm

Wednesday, September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October

Thursday, October 1 - Open House (4-5 pm in classrooms), BBQ (4-6 pm) and Book Fair (4-6 pm)

Monday, October 12 - Thanksgiving Monday - School Holiday

Wednesday, October 14 - Bus Safety Presentations (whole school)

Thursday, October 15 - Term 1 IEPs sent home

Monday, October 19 - Grade 7 & 8 Immunizations

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

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.