Happy Fall! We have enjoyed this extended summer weather and the beauty that fall brings to us.
We had a very successful Safety Week - with three fire drills and one lock down drill which was attended by the City Police.
Congratulations to our Intermediate Soccer Team who was undefeated at the North End Friendly match on Thursday. Thank you to Mr. Alcock and Mr. Darrah for coaching.
Cross Country is happening and our team is training for their meet on Oct. 16. Thank you to Ms. Conner and Ms. Wagar for coaching.
A Message from the City of Kingston about parking:
As you are aware, the City of Kingston changed the parking zones along Lyons Street in front of the school, here is a message in respect to these changes:
“Over the past few years, the City received concerns about traffic congestion and maintenance issues along Lyons Street, especially near the school. These concerns were reviewed during the 2024–2025 school year in consultation with LDSB, and the resulting changes were included in a Road Safety Enhancement report presented to Council in June.
To reduce congestion, improve safety, and protect the grass boulevard, the 5-minute parking zone directly in front of the school has been changed to a no-stopping zone on school days.
To ensure families still have access to short-term parking, new 5-minute zones were added north and south of the school frontage. This change increases the overall number of available short-term parking spaces. Additional parking is also available on the school side of the street along Kirkpatrick.”
If you have concerns or questions, please email contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Orange Shirt Day
On October 30, in recognition of Orange Shirt Day, students in Grades 4 to 8 had the special opportunity to experience a live performance by Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk titled Métis Music, Stories, and Fiddle.
Classes also discussed the Residential School System and the true history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in what is currently known as Canada. Students learned that it is our job to honour the children who never returned home, to stand with Survivors, and to commit to reconciliation in our classrooms and communities.
Students also helped create a Heart Garden as seen in the photo below:
Kindergarten Fundraiser
The Kindergarten Team is doing a fundraiser with Little Caesar's! Their little pizza's and Crazy Bread are hits in our house.
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
We had our first School Council meeting this week.
Our Council is as follows:
Chair: Amber Ewart
Treasurer: Jodie Radolfi
Secretary: unfilled
Indigenous Rep: Lillian Todd
Parent Involvement Committee: Amber Ewart
Member(s) at Large: Erin Parker
Our next meeting is Monday, October 6 @ 5:30 in the Molly Brant library.
Lice - Be vigilant
As many know, lice loves to spread in fall and spring. We are asking families to be extra vigilant and always remind your child not to share brushes, hats or other personal items.
Data Verification Forms
These forms help us keep our information up-to-date - please return these ASAP.
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.
Important Reminders:
- Please ensure that school staff are aware of any allergies or medical conditions and return all Medical forms (Section 300) to the school as soon as possible
- 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
- Please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather and has extra clothing in case of spills or bathroom accidents
Terry Fox Run, Walk, and Roll September 2025
We had a great Terry Fox event at Molly! Thank you to Ms. Wilson and our grade 7 and 8s for their leadership!
Thank you for supporting, if you can:
Molly Brant Elementary School Fundraising Page: https://schools.terryfox.ca/MollyBrantESKingston
We will share our grand total next week!
Upcoming Dates:
October 7 - Grade 3 Swim to Survive
October 8 - Running and Reading starts
October 10 - PA Day (no school for students)
October 16 - IEPs distributed home
October 19 - Last day to order Little Caesars Fundraiser items
October 20 - First day of Sistema for new students
October 21 - Dominos Fundraiser for Molly Brant
October 23 - Picture Day!
October 28 - School Council BOO BASH 6-8 pm (time tentative)
November 5 - Little Caesars fundraiser items delivered to the school
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
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.
