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				<title><![CDATA[Director's Update - March]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read highlights and updates from Carey Smith-Dewey, Director of Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Census Survey]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grade 4-12 students are invited to complete the See Me in ALCDSB Student Census from April 13th to May 1st in their school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Call to Serve- Catholic School Trustees]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Information about Catholic School Trustees & Catholic Ratepayers]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 School Year Calendar Approved by Ministry]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Education has approved the ALCDSB School Year Calendar for 2026-2027.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Human Rights Reporting Tool]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB), we are committed to addressing discrimination, harassment, and hate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Director of Education - FEBRUARY UPDATE]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Carey Smith-Dewey provides updates to families and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter to Families - February 11th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Director of Education shared a letter to all ALCDSB families on February 11th, following the tragedy in British Columbia.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Are you a Catholic ratepayer?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Direct your tax support to the ALCDSB.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Season of Lent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[During Lent, the Church calls us to participate in the three pillars of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Makers Program - Grade 7 & 8 Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Grade 7 - 8 Math Makers Program is designed to provide additional support and enrichment for your child’s mathematical learning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Welcomes New Director of Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board welcomes Carey Smith-Dewey as the new Director of Education.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 School Year Calendar Survey]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your input matters.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transition to Kindergarten Session]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Families of students with special education needs are invited to attend a virtual information session about the transition to Kindergarten.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Award Nominations are open for Catholic Education Week!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Kindergarten!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you have a child born in 2022? Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Grade 9!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have a student entering Grade 9 in September, read on to discover all of the incredible opportunities available across our Catholic learning communities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Proud of Graduation Rates]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/859181</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ALCDSB is ranked 12th in the province for graduation rates, and 4th of the English-speaking Boards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to retired Belleville educator on taking home $28,822.50!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is excited to announce the winner of the Winter 50/50 Raffle.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Election: Call for Student Trustees for the 2026-2027 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/859001</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interested in becoming a Student Trustee?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Celebrates Growth in EQAO Results]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/858953</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is proud to share results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EQAO Letter from the Minister of Education]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/858897</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, asked all school boards to share this EQAO letter with parents and guardians.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-26 Equity Plan now launched]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/858372</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to share the 2025-2026 Equity Plan.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Welcomes New Director of Education]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/858519</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EAAC Black Working Group Seeking Input]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/858499</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Led by Black community members, for the Black community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Status Alerts - Sign Up]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/858344</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have not yet signed up for Bus Status Alerts, now is the time to create an account on the Tri-Board student portal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October is cyber awareness month!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/857606</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the month of October classrooms across the ALCDSB will be exploring the importance of cyber awareness.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third 2025 board-wide 50/50 raffle NOW LIVE!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/858017</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The second 50/50 raffle winner took home over $33,000 in June!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB's 26th Annual Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/857227</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is thrilled to announce that its 2025 Golf Tournament raised a record-breaking...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Launches New Five-Year Multi-Year Strategic Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/857427</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The new plan outlines the goals and aspirations for 2025-2030.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Director of Education Set to Retire in January 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/857115</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[David DeSantis, Director of Education with the ALCDSB, announces retirement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back to School!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856913</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2025/2026 school year!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Launches Board Pastoral Themes: 2025-2030]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856824</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is excited to launch our new Board themes, which will guide us in our faith journey over the next five years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank you to our Golf Tournament Sponsors!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856690</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Professional Activity Day]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/858172</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday, November 14, 2025]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October is Attendance Awareness Month!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/857574</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the ALCDSB, we believe regular attendance is essential for student growth and academic success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Professional Activity Day]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856780</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday, October 10, 2025]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Director's Year End Message]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856369</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wishing all families, staff, and community members an enjoyable summer break!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holy Cross to Host Welcome Night for International Families]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/857351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School community is hosting a Welcome Night for international families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to these ALCDSB certified EcoSchools!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856364</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate the achievements of our schools that have been certified through EcoSchools Canada for the 2024–2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Kingston couple on taking home $33,778.50!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856363</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is excited to announce the winner of the Spring 50/50 raffle.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation Receives Record-Breaking Contribution from 50/50 Raffle]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856335</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is thrilled to announce a record-breaking contribution from the latest 50/50 raffle.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[June is Sacred Heart of Jesus Month]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856304</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, June 27 the Catholic Church will celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Incoming ALCDSB Student Trustees Take Oath of Office]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856243</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ALCDSB is pleased to announce the 2025 - 2026 incoming Student Trustees.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MYSP Year 5 In Review]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856210</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[David DeSantis, Director of Education for the ALCDSB, provides a summary on the goals and priorities achieved during Year 5 of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan in this short video.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Aspen Service Distruption]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/856574</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ALCDSB's online student registration system - Aspen - is scheduled for routine maintenance on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[June is National Indigenous History Month]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/855861</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate the wonderful contributions of Indigenous influencers and change makers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 12:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Catholic Education Week Awards Recipients Announced!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/855284</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is celebrating Catholic Education from May 4-9.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 15:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Second board-wide 50/50 raffle NOW LIVE!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/855655</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first 50/50 raffle winner took home over $13,000 in March!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pope Francis 1936-2025]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854968</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Novena to the Holy Spirit from May 29 – June 6]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/855822</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/855822</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Each year, during the month of June the ALCDSB celebrates the Sacred Heart of Jesus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 08:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Unmasking Mental Health & Substance Use Event]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854931</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of Mental Health Week, ALCDSB families are invited to attend Unmasking Mental Health and Substance Use.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No Disruption to Student Bus and Van Transporation on Tuesday]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854379</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854379</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[School buses/vans transportation will operate as normal, subject to regular delays and cancellations.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sponsor and Register for the 26th Annual ALCE Foundation Golf Tournament!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854314</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854314</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Every year, the ALCDSB organizes the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation Golf Tournament to raise funds for students and their families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Measles Information from Public Health]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854126</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Measles from our local Public Health Unit.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[St. Paul the Apostle, Knights of Columbus and Mary Campeau's Memorial Charity Golf Tournament]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/855194</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/855194</guid>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to a Corbyville resident on taking home $13,633.50!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854071</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854071</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The first ever 50/50 Raffle in Support of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Education (ALCE) Foundation just concluded, but it's not the only one happening this year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 School Year Calendar Approved by Ministry]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/853893</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2025-2026 school year calendar is official!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[T1198 Frequently Asked Questions for Staff]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/853726</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/853726</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about the Qualifying Retroactive Lump-Sum Payment (QRLSP) Statement (Form T1198)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[He Is Risen!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854967</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Easter Season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 22:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holy Week | April 13 - 19, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854807</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The action of this week moves from the triumph of the palm procession through the agony and death of the Lord to his glorious resurrection from the dead.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Update: Stock Transportation Agreement]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/853641</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stock Transportation has reached a tentative agreement. Service will continue for all students who use Stock Transportation.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Launches Human Rights Reporting Tool]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/853548</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March is Easter Seals Month!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/854276</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For over one hundred years, Easter Seals has played an important role in providing support for children and youth with physical disabilities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Makers Program - Grade 7/8]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/853060</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce the return of our Grade 7-8 Math Makers Program.  The program is designed to provide additional support and enrichment for your child's mathematical journey.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Award Nominations are open for Catholic Education Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/853040</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Improves Students' Ability to Read Through Reaching Every Reader Program]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/852995</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/852995</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The ALCDSB improved EQAO reading scores for their grade 3 students. In the 2021-22 school year, 65.3% of their grade 3 students were reading at or above the provincial average. In 2023-24, that number rose to 68%.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The ALCDSB's 50/50 Raffle NOW LIVE!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/853381</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/853381</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[All of the proceeds will go to the ALCE Foundation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration Now Open!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/852993</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you have a child born in 2021? If so, now is the time to register for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year that starts in September.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Climate Survey: Middle Years Development Instrument]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/852301</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024 Director's Annual Report Now Available]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/851613</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to learn more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fostering Wellness, Collaboration & Creativity in our Dopamine Driven World]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/853196</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join ALCDSB staff and educators in welcoming Dr. Shimi Kang, award-winning Harvard trained medical doctor, researcher, and expert on the neuroscience of wellness, leadership, and motivation, for an interactive presentation on how to help kids find a balance with life and tech.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EQAO To Host Math Nights for Families]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/852769</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/852769</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[ALCDSB families are invited to attend an EQAO Math Night on Tuesday, January 28 or Tuesday, February 18.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 School Year Calendar Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/852926</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is currently working to develop the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prioritizing Spending for Student Success]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/851339</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE) commits to working with Ministry of Education and school boards to invest every dollar into student success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Begins Process to Develop the 2025-2030 MYSP]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/851156</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is pleased to announce the beginning of our process to develop the 2025-2030 Multi-Year Strategic Plan.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The ALCDSB Welcomes New Trustee]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/850974</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Staff Recognition Award Nominations]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/850444</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Award Nomination forms for OECTA (teaching staff), CUPE (school staff), and Principals and Vice-Principals now open.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bill 124 and T1198 Frequently Asked Questions]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/847766</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about the Qualifying Retroactive Lump-Sum Payment (QRLSP) Statement (Form T1198) and Bill 124 for CUPE, OECTA and Support Staff members.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[25th Annual ALCE Foundation Golf Tournament raises over $21,000]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849850</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Golf Tournament raises the most in over 10 years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Results from the See Me Census Now Available]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/852226</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to share the results of our See Me in ALCDSB student and staff census.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Voting Now Open for OCSTA Short-Video Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/851983</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three ALCDSB elementary schools have qualified for the short-list for the OCSTA “Pilgrims of Hope” short-video contest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multi-Year Strategic Plan - Year 5]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849835</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the launch of the Multi Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) - Year 5.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB Pastoral Theme for 2024-2025 is “Called to Witness”]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849192</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The new annual pastoral themes for the ALCDSB call us to express our faith through our vision and mission statements.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:57:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Welcome Message from the Director of Education]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849147</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On behalf of our Board of Trustees and the Senior team, I am excited to welcome back students and staff to another year of faith-filled learning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:12:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We Are All Treaty People]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/850958</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn about how our students are engaging in and learning about Treaties Recognition Week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Photo Re-Takes]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/850662</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, November 7, 2024]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SPOOK-A-THON!  October 31, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/850664</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/850664</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[All funds raised will go toward Accessible Playground Improvements at AOS]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Mental Health Ontario Family Resources]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849124</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[SMHO has launched resources to help support the mental health of the student in your family.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:54:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Local Leaders and Community Partners come together to create Anti-Racist Campaign]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/848793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ALCDSB is pleased to be a community partner with The Anti-Racism Working Group (ARTF), a task force established to address increasing occurrences of racist incidents within the Kingston area. 

The anti-racist campaign has been created to address racism in the region by focusing on individuals’ experiences with racism and how community members can respond.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:21:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Registration Now Open for Aspiring Catholic Leadership Parts 1 & 2]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849254</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to offer Aspiring Catholic Leadership Part 1 and Part 2 in 2024-25.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:59:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB seeking applications for Board vacancy]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849194</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ALCDSB is seeking applicants to fill a current Catholic School Board Trustee vacancy to the end of the current 2022-2026 term.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:55:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Terry Fox Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849629</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our school will be collecting funds for our Annual Terry Fox Campaign until September 30th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:47:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Truth and Reconciliation Week]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849627</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Sept. 23 – 30 ALCDSB schools will be reviewing Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and exploring conversations on True History reconciliation and responsibilities, in preparation for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Pictures]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849133</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student photos for the 2024-2025 school year will be taken on Friday, September 27th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:24:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The SHINE Club is Seeking Racialized BIPOC Volunteer Facilitators]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/848766</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The SHINE Club is seeking racialized BIPOC individuals who self-identity as; Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour, to serve as volunteer facilitators and to work with racialized BIPOC children within ALCDSB schools and children/youth serving organizations in the Trenton, Belleville and Kingston regions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:06:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024/25 School Year Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/849079</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The First Day of School is on Wednesday, September 4, 2024!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:16:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education visits ALCDSB Ready, Set, School Program]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/848774</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ALCDSB Applied Behaviour Analysis Team welcomed the Honourable Todd Smith, Minister of Education, school board trustees and members of the senior team to St. Michael Catholic School this week to learn about the Board’s the Ready, Set, School Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:09:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reporting a Student Absent or Late]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/848326</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please use the School Messenger Safe Arrival App, Website or Phone # to report when your child will not be in school.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:28:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Pick Up & Drop Off Information]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/847569</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[New parking restrictions have recently been introduced.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 11:18:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Safe & Happy Summer]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/847988</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2023-2024 school year comes to a close.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB families are invited to attend a virtual ‘School Avoidance Anxiety’ session]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/848867</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ALCDSB social work team invites families of students in Kindergarten through grade 12 to attend ‘School Avoidance Anxiety’, a virtual session for caregivers to learn about how anxiety impacts students and what families can do to support students in getting to and being successful at school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:45:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Register your team for the 25th Annual ALCE Foundation Golf Tournament!]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/848486</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every year, the ALCDSB organizes an Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation Golf Tournament.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:13:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB is Seeking Host Families for International students for the 2024-25 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/847805</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ALCDSB International Education Homestay program is seeking host families for International students attending secondary schools in Kingston and Belleville during the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[June is Pride Month]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/847893</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In June, we in Catholic Education, recognize both The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Pride month concurrently. As such, the ALCDSB has a beautiful opportunity to celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and compassionate love for all with distinctively Catholic language and a faith-based perspective.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 15:28:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The French Exchange Program has spots available for Fall]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/848055</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the popularity of French students wanting to travel to study in Canada, more spots have become available for ALCDSB students to participate in the French Exchange Program for the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:21:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AOS School BBQ]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/848171</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monday, June 17, 2024]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:54:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grades 5-6 ALCDSB East Math Tournament]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The results are in!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 14:01:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grades 7-8 ALCDSB East Math Tournament Achievements]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The results are in!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:15:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALCDSB celebrates the Sacred Heart of Jesus during the month of June]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/847724</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Catholics are called to devote the month of June to meditating on the Sacred Heart, and to deepening their commitment to imitate the compassionate love of Jesus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 15:23:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National AccessAbility Week May 26 – June 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year the ALCDSB celebrates National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) from May 27 – May 30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:23:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Professional Activity Day - Friday, May 31]]></title>
				<link>http://abos.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/news/article/847567</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On the Friday, May 31, 2024, Professional Activity Day, ALCDSB elementary teachers will be working on the completion of student report cards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 12:34:24 -0400</pubDate>
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