At Molly We Care, We Try, We Belong, We Learn.
Happy April! This week over 150 staff and students went to Toronto to see a Blue Jays game. For many, this was first! We are so grateful that this trip was heavily subsidized by a donation made to our school. It was a long but beautiful day to remember.
With the warmer and WET weather upon us, it is important that students come to school dressed for success. Unless there is a downpour, students will be outside regardless of the weather for a minimum of 40 minutes and sometimes an additional DPA period.
We wish everyone a happy long weekend and Happy Easter, to all who celebrate!
See everyone on Tuesday!
Food Sharing
The Food Sharing program aims to provide nourishment to students to improve their readiness to learn.
The Food Sharing Project is a community partner of the Ontario Student Nutrition program and is a charitable organization.
If you would like to make a donation to the Food Sharing Project, you can do so in the "product" tab in School Day.
The Food Sharing Project is excited to offer your school a free weekly lunch program for students called Lunch is Ready!. This program provides a prepared main course meal, delivered once a week directly to your school. Each meal includes a main course, a carton of milk, and fruit on the side.
Our menu features a variety of delicious options including pastas, bowls, and more. All meals are halal, with options available for vegetarians, gluten-free, and plant-based diets. Families and school staff can register students once for the full eight-week session. The complete eight-week menu is available on our website.
Registration is now open! Families and school staff can sign students up here: https://foodsharingproject.store/
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Autism Awareness Day - We All Shine Differently
Today we celebrated World Autism Day. Not only today but everyday we engage in conversations around the importance of differences and celebrating our individual strengths. Autism Ontario is fundraising and families can get involved by donating here. Together, we are stronger!
We want all Molly students to know:
- We all have unique strengths
- Different brains think in different ways (that's okay!)
- Inclusion means celebrating every kind of strength
- When we link together, our school becomes kinder and stronger
Look for this flyer coming on School Day soon to purchase your own MBES jersey!
Mental Health Supports
LDSB wishes to highlight the importance of caring for mental health and well-being. Support is available in the community; reaching out to a trusted adult, family member, friend, or support professional can make a meaningful difference when someone is struggling.
- Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada
- Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca
- Maltby Centre (March 17 Kingston Walk-in Clinic; March 18 Sydenham Walk-in Clinic)
- One Stop Talk – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online
- Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee
- One Roof Kingston (ages 12 to 25)
- Lennox and Addington Youth Hub (ages 10 to 24)
- In an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department
Webinars for Parents - School Mental Health Ontario
Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being, a free webinar series created with parents/caregivers, for parents/caregivers. Each session will dive into important mental health and substance use health topics identified by families in Ontario - guided by subject matter experts who offer practical, evidence-informed strategies.
Series dates and topics:
April 10 | 12 - 1 p.m. - Conversations about vaping
May 7 | 7 - 8 p.m. - Conversations about body image. English language session with simultaneous French interpretation.
June 5 | 12 - 1 p.m. - Conversations about anxiety
For full details on speakers and topics: SMH-ON | By Your Side Free Webinars | Blog
Can't make all dates? No problem! Select one or more of the sessions when you sign up.
Upcoming Dates:
April 7 - School Advisory Council Meeting @ 5:30 @ MBES
April 8 - International Day of Pink
April 9 and 10 - Rocks and Rings at Molly Brant
April 14 - Science Discovery Day for grades 7 and 8
April 17 - PA DAY (no school for students)
May 23 - Ottawa Race Weekend - Running and Reading
May 29 - PA DAY
June 15 - Grade 7 & 8 Immunizations
June 18 - Year end BBQ 4-6 pm
June 22 - Grade 8 Graduation
June 24 - Term 2 reports go home
June 25 - Last day of school
June 26 - PA DAY
Included below, you’ll find our school calendar for the month to help you stay organized:
Cyberbullying Resources for Families
Our Public Health Nurse has shared a website with information and resources around screens, media, and school age children and youth -Centre for Healthy Screen Use at the Canadian Paediatric Society.
There's also a podcast, featuring Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health and Violence Prevention, that you can access on the main page of the website: Healthy Teens Podcast: new episode on the impacts of cyberbullying.
This 30-minute podcast covers more than cyberbullying, speaks to the power of bystanders, and offers advice to families who learn that their student is being bullied or is bullying.
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
This pop-up event is designed as an easy, low-commitment way for new families to experience what Brainworx is like. Students will take part in a live, interactive online session that includes movement breaks, a character-strength focus word, a story, and guided discussion and activities — all led by our trained volunteer coaches.
This session is geared toward students in grades 1-3, however is open for any students up to grade 6 to join. It is FREE for families, there is NO COST.
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.
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, April 7 @ 5:30 in the Molly Brant library.
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.
