| Regi in-need of Homestay Families for the 2024-2025 school year! |  Interested in becoming a Homestay Family to a new or returning international student this September? The International Education Program is urgently seeking host families who can provide: - A safe & caring family environment within Kingston’s city limits
- A single bedroom, with a suitable desk
- Reasonable transportation to and from extracurricular school activities
If you are interested in opening your home to an international youth and becoming a Homestay Parent with the Algonquin and Lakeshore International Education Program, please reach out to international@alcdsb.on.ca or visit studyincanada.network/homestay-program for more information. Click here to view to learn more about the Homestay Program.
|  Kelly Taylor | 4/15/2024 3:40 PM | | | ALCE Foundation Spring Silent Auction - May 4-7 | 
The ALCDSB is delighted to announce that the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation Virtual Silent Auction will be held from Saturday, May 4 to Tuesday, May 7, concurrent with Catholic Education Week! Stay tuned for a series of teaser posts on ALCDSB social media feeds for what’s in store. All of the proceeds go to the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation. Since 2007, the ALCE Foundation has provided over $500,000 in financial aid to support more than 1,400 students and their families. Learn more here. | Leila Nasr-Sharifi | 4/15/2024 12:26 PM | | | Ministry Approved - 2024-2025 School Year Calendar |  The 2024-2025 school year calendar has been Ministry of Education approved.
ALCDSB School Year Calendar 2024-2025
Below is a list of the key dates in the proposed calendar. When the calendar is approved later this spring, they will be updated on the ALCDSB Calendar page.
First Day of Classes – September 4, 2024
Last Day of Classes (Elementary) – June 26, 2025
Board and Statutory Holidays
September 2, 2024 - Labour Day
October 14, 2024 - Thanksgiving
December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025 - Christmas Break
February 17, 2025 - Family Day
March 10 – 14, 2025 - March Break
April 18 - Good Friday
April 21 - Easter Monday
May 19 - Victoria Day
Professional Activity Days
Tuesday, September 3
Friday, October 11
Friday, November 22
Friday, January 31
Monday, March 31
Friday, May 30
Friday, June 27
Assessment Dates TBA
| Kelly Taylor | 4/10/2024 11:45 AM | | | Together to Learn Series: Youth Substance Use and Gambling |  ALCDSB families are invite to attend a free, impactful online series for parents and caregivers delving into youth substance use and gambling.
Led by experts Steve Keller, Drug Free Kids Canada, and Joe Wedlock, YMCA of Central East Ontario, this four-part series is your guide to crucial conversations. April 18, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
"Let's Talk Drugs: The Overdose Crisis Part 1--Opioids"
April 25, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
"Let's Talk Drugs: The Overdose Crisis Part 2--Sedatives and Stimulants"
May 2, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
"Game-bling: Gaming and Gambling"
May 9, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
"Media Literacy"
Please register to attend: https://bit.ly/49xGEJx
You will receive a link by email to join the virtual sessions.
About the speakers: Steve Keller, program developer and national speaker for Drug Free Kids Canada, unveils the realities of the overdose crisis in sessions one and two. Equipped with a Bachelor of Education from Trent University, Steve's dynamic approach bridges research insights with real-world experiences, empowering audiences nationwide.
In sessions three and four, Joe Wedlock, an authority in education and prevention, explores gaming, gambling, and media literacy. Drawing from his expertise with the YMCA's Youth Gambling Awareness Program and his background in Sociology and Communications from the University of Ottawa, Joe brings clarity to the evolving landscape of technology and its impact on youth gambling behaviors.
| Kelly Taylor | 4/10/2024 10:12 AM | | | Graduation 2024 | This years Graduation will be Thursday, June 27, 2024. Further information will follow shortly. Grade 12 students along with Parents/Guardians will be notified by Messenger or by School Website as we get more information. Continue to watch for this information.
Thank you for your continued support. | Linda Chapman | 4/9/2024 2:08 PM | |
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