We had an awesome for the Love of Reading Week that was jam-packed full of fun and excitement! There was Olympic trivia, Zumba, door decorating and guest readers in classes. Ask your child what their favourite part of the week was!
This week our SAC also held our spaghetti dinner - thank you to all of our volunteers for making this event possible. We also want to thank our SAC for the grilled cheese lunch last week!
Term 1 Reports Sent Home Today:
Report cards were sent home with all Molly students today. We encourage families to take time to read the report card together with their child.
The report card provides information about your child’s learning progress, strengths, and areas for continued growth. It reflects a range of assessment evidence gathered over time and is intended to support next steps in learning. In addition to subject achievement, we encourage families to carefully review the Learning Skills and Work Habits section, as these skills—such as responsibility, organization, collaboration, and self-regulation—play an important role in student success.
We encourage you to celebrate your child’s efforts and achievements and to discuss goals for the remainder of the school year. If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing the report card, please contact your child’s teacher. Ongoing communication between home and the school is an important part of supporting student learning.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Black History Month
Each year, Black History Month honours the experiences, achievements and enduring contributions of Black communities in Canada, while deepening our collective understanding of their history and impact on Canadian society. The theme this year is, “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme celebrates three decades of Black History Month in Canada and recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present, and will inspire future generations. There will be announcements throughout the month highlighting famous quotes, accomplishments and events by Black Canadians.
Free Webinar Series on Mental Health
We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series as part of the By Your Side Learning Hub, designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health.
This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:
✅ balanced device use
✅ vaping
✅ body image
✅ anxiety
The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance.
📅 Sessions run March to June
Shine Club is Coming to Molly - starting Feb. 19!
Kindergarten Registration
It's already that time of the year! We are delighted to let families know that our Kindergarten registration process is underway for 2026/2027. See here for more information. Please spread the word about the great things happening at Molly Brant. We saw increased Kindergarten enrolment last year and want to keep this going!
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:
Feb. 18 - Boys' Basketball tournament at Queen's
Feb. 19 - Girls' Basketball tournament at Queen's
Feb. 24 - Zwicker to Little Cat
March 3 - School Advisory Council Meeting @ 5:30 in the library
March 9 - SAC Cooking Event (more info below)
March 16-20 MARCH BREAK (no school for students)
March 27 - Grade 4s to the Kingston Symphony
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, March 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: 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
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.
