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Grizzly News June 21-27

2026-06-19 19:45:25.301 +0000 UTC

Grizzly News June 7-20 2026

<img src="/images/9ea48de4-b279-4d0e-bac2-75c4cdbcec62?fingerprint=ppb20260211185502" alt="Glenburnie Public School" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/70168bb6-8182-45ab-a99f-21b86a6b7955?fingerprint=ppb20260521172731" alt="Tick Awareness" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Special Note</h2>Hello Grizzly Families,Please scroll to the end of this document to see some photos from around the school. You may notice that not all students are included in these pictures. This may be because some students prefer not to have their photo taken, or because families have indicated “no” to photo sharing on social media through the student registration or verification form. If you would like to review or update your child’s photo permissions, please feel free to contact the office — we’d be happy to help. <img src="/images/fa66400b-2504-44bb-ad13-0eee348c2730?fingerprint=ppb20260402191419" alt="Playground Structure" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Exciting School Yard Improvements Coming to Glenburnie!</h2> We are excited to share a look at the upcoming improvements to our school yard — including a dedicated kindergarten play space and enhanced outdoor areas for all students. The photo above (pirate flags will be removed and a shade canopy added) is just one of our new additions to our yard for September!Our kindergarten students will benefit from a separate, thoughtfully designed outdoor space that supports play, exploration, and early learning. This area will include sand play, natural elements such as logs and stumps for balancing and climbing, a playhouse for imaginative play, and an outdoor learning space with seating and a double-sided chalkboard. The design focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment tailored to the needs of our youngest learners.Beyond the kindergarten area, we are enhancing the rest of the yard to better support play, learning, and physical activity for all students. Highlights include:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Relocation of our existing (older) play structure to create additional play opportunities</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">New soccer fields and nets to support games and teamwork</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">A rope climbing feature for active play</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Outdoor classroom spaces with seating and chalkboards</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">New tree planting to increase shade and natural green space</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Basketball areas with nets at different heights</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">Natural seating areas using logs and stone for gathering and socializing</li></ul>These improvements are designed to create a more inclusive, engaging, and active outdoor environment for all of our students. We hope that everyone can spread the word about our school and how incredible we are! <h2 class="editor-heading-h2">June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada</h2>This an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It is a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Coming Up 8-12 June </h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 100%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Monday 8 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Every Monday is Mickey Monday. Wear your Mickey Mouse attire</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">National Best Friends Day</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Tuesday 9 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">District Track and Field Meet. Please check your School Day account and the handout for further details.</li></ul></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Wednesday 10 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Paradiso Hot Lunch Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Thursday 11 June</td></tr><tr style="height: 95px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">11:30 - Grade 7/8 field trip with Mr. Teal. Check your School Day account for further information.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Second nutrition break - Hot food donated by the Food Sharing Project. Volunteers will distribute food to classrooms. Please advise your child and your child's teacher if you do not want them to participate. At this time the Food Sharing Project program is not able to provide recipes.</li></ul></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Friday 12 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Domino's Pizza Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Yearbook photo submissions due to Ms Jess</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Coming Up 15-19 June</h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 100%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Monday 15June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"> Every Monday is Mickey Monday. Wear your Mickey Mouse attire</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Tuesday 16 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"> </td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Wednesday 17 June</td></tr><tr style="height: 76px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Beach Day - wear your beach attire.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Paradiso Hot Lunch Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">2:00 Water Day. Be sure to bring your swim suit, sunscreen and a towel.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Thursday 18 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">10:30 Volunteer Tea. Everyone that volunteered for the school is invited to attend. Please RSVP to Heidi Carfa at 613-331-2852. We hope to see everyone there!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Second nutrition break - Hot food donated by the Food Sharing Project. Volunteers will distribute food to classrooms. Please advise your child and your child's teacher if you do not want them to participate. At this time the Food Sharing Project program is not able to provide recipes.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Tri-Board Special Circumstance Bus Deadline</li></ul></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Friday 19 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Domino's Pizza Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 8 Trip. Please check your School Day account for further details.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><img src="/images/37f464da-91af-4bc3-b83f-fb651e6b2ad9?fingerprint=ppb20260603160009" alt="Yearbook Superhero's" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/f4f4fd2d-cda7-4d66-b1fc-340529f99f4a?fingerprint=ppb20260211185511" alt="School Council News" width="252" height="154" style="width:252px;height:154px;display:inline-block;float:left">Stay Connected with School CouncilWe encourage all Glenburnie families to follow our School Council Facebook page, Glenburnie School Council, for updates, meeting information, and community initiatives. You can follow the page here: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1bNQeFwaUP%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmerkleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7Ca679cd96363f452e7eb208de6a4c2bd6%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065072591397897%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3txsPXjylxh81E4%2BiRol%2BBa6q6OcEm6vpNCwYdWnx1A%3D&reserved=0" target="_new" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://www.facebook.com/share/1bNQeFwaUP/</a>Contact us by e-mail: <a href="mailto: glenb.council@gmail.com" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">glenb.council@gmail.com</a>School Council plays an important role in supporting our students and school, and this is a great way to stay informed about events, fundraising efforts, and opportunities to get involved. Thank you to our School Council for all that you do to support Glenburnie Public School! Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. All are welcome. Meeting dates are: 13 May, and 10 Jun. Click here for the <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="4edefe58-1345-45d0-b554-1ab443cf47ef"></ie-document>notice.<img src="/images/979be440-a9d4-4ec0-9aa7-46c88f2e05df?fingerprint=ppb20260520192639" alt="Fun Fair Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/621b750b-ece5-4635-be35-87322f82aab0?fingerprint=ppb20260223183123" alt="2026 Pancake Days" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">How to Report an Absence</h2>Click <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="a84e1de8-9c7e-44af-ad60-9fb3461083e7"></ie-document> for instructions.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Stay Connected</h2>For multiple ways to keep updated about what is happening in the school please click on <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="3c82823a-bb8b-42b7-bf28-38c5c8d749cc"></ie-document><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Volunteer Opportunities</h2>Volunteers can be parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, neighbours, or anyone you can find. A CPIC (vulnerable sector) is required if they will are providing direct one-on-one supervision to any students.Do you have a special skill that you could offer to our students? We can host any type of club (e.g. checkers, puzzles, embroidery, yo-yo, dance, singing, crafts, skipping, yoga, colouring). You name it, we probably have some kids that would like it. Your club can be any size and any grades that you want. Our time frames are school days during recess 11:10-11:30 or 1:30-1:50. Time frames are up to you (e.g. every Tuesday in April at 1st recess - maximum 7 students).Our Food Sharing Project provider is providing us with lunches for our students. It will not be enough for a full lunch for students, just a little addition to their lunch. The menu will vary each week depending on what they have available. Some of the items may be quiche, soup, burrito bowls, mac & cheese etc... We are looking for volunteers that would be able to heat up, serve and clean-up afterwards. The food would be delivered on Wednesday so we would need volunteers for each Thursday starting about 11:30 to be ready for our kids by 1:10. If you are able to volunteer for one or all Thursdays, that would be great.Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Heidi Carfa at 613-331-2852 if you are interested in helping in any way.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Upcoming Events</h2>Monday - Every Monday is Mickey Monday. Wear your Mickey Mouse attire Wednesday - Paradiso Hot Lunch Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)Thursday - Second nutrition break - Volunteers will visit classrooms to distribute "hot food" items donated by the Food Sharing Project. We never know what food option we will receive. Please advise your child and your child's teacher if you do not want them to participate. At this time The Food Sharing Project program is not able to provide recipes.Friday - Domino's Pizza Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order) <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">June</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sun 21 - National Indigenous People's Day - </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Mon 22 - Grade 8 Graduation </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Tue 23 - Pancake Day - Volunteers will be around during second nutrition break to distribute pancakes to any student that would like one. Please advise your child and your child's teacher if you do NOT want them to participate. Ingredients: flour, eggs, sugar, baking powder, butter, baking soda, salt, canola oil, buttermilk, and maple syrup. There will be a gluten free option available. Ingredients: water, brown rice flour, potato starch, corn flour, canola and/or soybean oil, tapioca starch, sugars (sugar, concentrated peach juice), chicory root inulin, potato flour, baking powder soy lechithin, natural flavour, salt.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 25 - Last Day of School - YAHOO! </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 26 - PA Day </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Mon 29 - Tri-Board Student Access Portal opens</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;">August</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wed 5 - Tri-Board Bus Application Deadline</li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Library News</h2>Our library is now up and running. A huge thank you to our volunteers for the hard work organizing this. Our library will also be run by our wonderful volunteers.If you have any school age, gently used books that you would like to donate to the school we will be happy to accept them. <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Bringing Food Into the School</h2>Glenburnie Public School’s approach to food brought into the school is guided by Limestone District School Board Administrative Procedures and reflects our commitment to student well-being, equity, and high-quality learning environments.During the school day, our priority is learning. To support this, Glenburnie is continuing to move toward celebrations and special events that do not involve food being brought into the classroom. This approach helps maintain consistent routines, protects instructional time, and ensures that all students can participate fully and comfortably in shared experiences.Celebrations that focus on connection rather than food—such as games, performances, creative activities, spirit days, or community-building experiences—support a strong sense of belonging and reflect our values of inclusion, dignity, and equity. These experiences allow every child to feel part of the moment in a meaningful way.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Reminder that our school is a Nut Aware School. Due to some very serious allergies, we ask that we be considered a NUT-FREE ZONE. No foods with peanuts or tree nuts should be consumed on school premises.</h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/029bf359-6e94-4823-be7f-9e87611952ae?fingerprint=ppb20260213155315" alt="Bus" width="100" height="66" style="width:100px;height:66px;display:inline-block;float:right">Tri-Board and Bus News</h2><img src="/images/4d427977-bfcd-4e6d-a7e6-2c4a6e241b24?fingerprint=ppb20260211184730" alt="Bus Delays" width="424" height="400" style="width:424px;height:400px;display:inline-block;float:left">Your child does not have to take the bus in order to sign-up for bus cancellation notificationsClick here for: <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="829d0096-572d-4ea0-b14c-3a64ec620b4d"></ie-document>Click here for: <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="51cfa371-c85a-4fca-a773-8da6f0602224"></ie-document>Click here for: <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="b5c5688b-4093-4f40-8b16-2cfbdfd0111c"></ie-document>Click here for: <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="f3eecaa2-408e-471c-a1dd-24f6837523d3"></ie-document>Click here for: <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="2da251e4-b26e-49f8-91b4-7fa66f86f7c7"></ie-document><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Music Lessons</h2>Private music lessons are available at the school each Tuesday & Thursday with Derek McGowan. Please contact Derek for further information at derekmcgowanmusic@gmail.com or 905-699-3121.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Kindergarten Registration is now Open</h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 100%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(144, 158, 230); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Kindergarten is a wonderful new world of learning and growing. We learn how to read, how to write and we make so many new friends. Our educator teams help us along the way! You can feel confident your child will be cared for within safe and inclusive environments.  For more information about what is required at time of registration, and to register a new student visit Limestone District School Board then <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Register A Student. </a> The Limestone District School Board is committed to your student’s development from Kindergarten to graduation. In Limestone Kindergarten classrooms, children are involved in many activities designed to help young learners explore, discover, play and grow. Kindergarten programs across Ontario offer a full day of learning for four and five year olds. We are unique in offering both English and French Immersion programs in both Year 1 (Junior) and Year 2 (Senior) Kindergarten. Students may start school in September if they turn age four (Year 1 Kindergarten) or age five (Year 2 Kindergarten) by December 31 of that year. Those students who are already enrolled in Year 1 Kindergarten do not register again. We welcome new students looking to begin Year 1 or Year 2 to our schools year-round, but we encourage parents and guardians to pre-register children in February for the upcoming school year.     <a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone</a> and learn more about our Kindergarten program, resources, and tips to help your student prepare for Kindergarten.</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">FREE online math help for Ontario students in Grades 4-12</h2>For further information please click <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="c3295f3c-88e1-4ac6-95e2-abb8086fa800"></ie-document><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">How to Order Wednesday and Friday Hot Lunches</h2>For instructions please click <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="30f8679b-1c22-49c0-bc41-c243ba0de858"></ie-document><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Swag</h2>Are you looking to purchase some school swag? 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Grizzly News May 24 - June 6

<img src="/images/9ea48de4-b279-4d0e-bac2-75c4cdbcec62?fingerprint=ppb20260211185502" alt="Glenburnie Public School" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/70168bb6-8182-45ab-a99f-21b86a6b7955?fingerprint=ppb20260521172731" alt="Tick Awareness" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Special Note</h2>Hello Grizzly Families,Please scroll to the end of this document to see some photos from around the school. You may notice that not all students are included in these pictures. This may be because some students prefer not to have their photo taken, or because families have indicated “no” to photo sharing on social media through the student registration or verification form. If you would like to review or update your child’s photo permissions, please feel free to contact the office — we’d be happy to help. <img src="/images/fa66400b-2504-44bb-ad13-0eee348c2730?fingerprint=ppb20260402191419" alt="Playground Structure" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Exciting School Yard Improvements Coming to Glenburnie!</h2> We are excited to share a look at the upcoming improvements to our school yard — including a dedicated kindergarten play space and enhanced outdoor areas for all students. The photo above (pirate flags will be removed and a shade canopy added) is just one of our new additions to our yard for September!Our kindergarten students will benefit from a separate, thoughtfully designed outdoor space that supports play, exploration, and early learning. This area will include sand play, natural elements such as logs and stumps for balancing and climbing, a playhouse for imaginative play, and an outdoor learning space with seating and a double-sided chalkboard. The design focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment tailored to the needs of our youngest learners.Beyond the kindergarten area, we are enhancing the rest of the yard to better support play, learning, and physical activity for all students. Highlights include:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Relocation of our existing (older) play structure to create additional play opportunities</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">New soccer fields and nets to support games and teamwork</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">A rope climbing feature for active play</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Outdoor classroom spaces with seating and chalkboards</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">New tree planting to increase shade and natural green space</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Basketball areas with nets at different heights</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">Natural seating areas using logs and stone for gathering and socializing</li></ul>These improvements are designed to create a more inclusive, engaging, and active outdoor environment for all of our students. We hope that everyone can spread the word about our school and how incredible we are! <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Coming Up May 24-30 </h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 100%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Monday 25 May</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Every Monday is Mickey Monday. Wear your Mickey Mouse attire</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">8:10 Track & Field practice</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Tuesday 26 May</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Pancake Day - Volunteers will be around during second nutrition break to distribute pancakes to any student that would like one. Please advise your child and your child's teacher if you do NOT want them to participate. Ingredients: flour, eggs, sugar, baking powder, butter, baking soda, salt, canola oil, buttermilk, and maple syrup. There will be a gluten free option available. Ingredients: water, brown rice flour, potato starch, corn flour, canola and/or soybean oil, tapioca starch, sugars (sugar, concentrated peach juice), chicory root inulin, potato flour, baking powder soy lechithin, natural flavour, salt.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wear purple for Epilepsy Awareness Day</li></ul></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Wednesday 27 May</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Class Colour Day   (Ford-blue, Irwin-green, Kervin-black, Pare-orange, Crawford-yellow, Teal-red) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">8:10 Track & Field practice</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Paradiso Hot Lunch Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Thursday 28 May</td></tr><tr style="height: 95px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Second nutrition break - Hot food donated by the Food Sharing Project. Volunteers will distribute food to classrooms. Please advise your child and your child's teacher if you do not want them to participate. At this time the Food Sharing Project program is not able to provide recipes.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Jump Rope for Heart @ 2:00</li></ul></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Friday 29 May</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">PA Day - No School</h2></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada</h2>This an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It is a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">National AccessAbility Week</h2>National AccessAbility Week runs from May 31 to June 6, 2026, highlighting the contributions of people with disabilities and promoting barrier-free, inclusive communities across Canada. The week features Red Shirt Day on June 3, 2026, to show solidarity with the disability community, alongside various virtual and in-person events.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Coming Up May 31-June 6</h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 100%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Monday 1 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"> Every Monday is Mickey Monday. Wear your Mickey Mouse attire</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Track & Field Meet - check your School Day account or the handout for details</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Tuesday 2 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"> </td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Wednesday 3 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">8:10 District Track & Field practice</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Paradiso Hot Lunch Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Red shirt day to raise awareness for AssessAbility week.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Thursday 4 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">9:25-3:30 Mrs Ford and Ms Crawford's classes on a field trip. Please check your School Day account for further information.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Second nutrition break - Hot food donated by the Food Sharing Project. Volunteers will distribute food to classrooms. Please advise your child and your child's teacher if you do not want them to participate. At this time the Food Sharing Project program is not able to provide recipes.</li></ul></td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Friday 5 June</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">8:10 District Track & Field practice </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">12:00 Deadline for Creativity Board submissions for students that want to be involved. Our last poster of the year will go up today.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Domino's Pizza Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">1:15 Creativity Board winner will be announced and a new poster will be put up; this will be last one for the year. </li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><img src="/images/f4f4fd2d-cda7-4d66-b1fc-340529f99f4a?fingerprint=ppb20260211185511" alt="School Council News" width="252" height="154" style="width:252px;height:154px;display:inline-block;float:left">Stay Connected with School CouncilWe encourage all Glenburnie families to follow our School Council Facebook page, Glenburnie School Council, for updates, meeting information, and community initiatives. You can follow the page here: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1bNQeFwaUP%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmerkleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7Ca679cd96363f452e7eb208de6a4c2bd6%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065072591397897%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3txsPXjylxh81E4%2BiRol%2BBa6q6OcEm6vpNCwYdWnx1A%3D&reserved=0" target="_new" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">https://www.facebook.com/share/1bNQeFwaUP/</a>Contact us by e-mail: <a href="mailto: glenb.council@gmail.com" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">glenb.council@gmail.com</a>School Council plays an important role in supporting our students and school, and this is a great way to stay informed about events, fundraising efforts, and opportunities to get involved. Thank you to our School Council for all that you do to support Glenburnie Public School! Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. All are welcome. Meeting dates are: 13 May, and 10 Jun. Click here for the <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="4edefe58-1345-45d0-b554-1ab443cf47ef"></ie-document>notice.<img src="/images/979be440-a9d4-4ec0-9aa7-46c88f2e05df?fingerprint=ppb20260520192639" alt="Fun Fair Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/621b750b-ece5-4635-be35-87322f82aab0?fingerprint=ppb20260223183123" alt="2026 Pancake Days" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">How to Report an Absence</h2>Click <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="a84e1de8-9c7e-44af-ad60-9fb3461083e7"></ie-document> for instructions.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Stay Connected</h2>For multiple ways to keep updated about what is happening in the school please click on <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="3c82823a-bb8b-42b7-bf28-38c5c8d749cc"></ie-document><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Volunteer Opportunities</h2>Volunteers can be parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, neighbours, or anyone you can find. A CPIC (vulnerable sector) is required if they will are providing direct one-on-one supervision to any students.Do you have a special skill that you could offer to our students? We can host any type of club (e.g. checkers, puzzles, embroidery, yo-yo, dance, singing, crafts, skipping, yoga, colouring). You name it, we probably have some kids that would like it. Your club can be any size and any grades that you want. Our time frames are school days during recess 11:10-11:30 or 1:30-1:50. Time frames are up to you (e.g. every Tuesday in April at 1st recess - maximum 7 students).Our Food Sharing Project provider is providing us with lunches for our students. It will not be enough for a full lunch for students, just a little addition to their lunch. The menu will vary each week depending on what they have available. Some of the items may be quiche, soup, burrito bowls, mac & cheese etc... We are looking for volunteers that would be able to heat up, serve and clean-up afterwards. The food would be delivered on Wednesday so we would need volunteers for each Thursday starting about 11:30 to be ready for our kids by 1:10. If you are able to volunteer for one or all Thursdays, that would be great.Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Heidi Carfa at 613-331-2852 if you are interested in helping in any way.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Upcoming Events</h2>Monday - Every Monday is Mickey Monday. Wear your Mickey Mouse attire Wednesday - Paradiso Hot Lunch Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)Thursday - Second nutrition break - Volunteers will visit classrooms to distribute "hot food" items donated by the Food Sharing Project. We never know what food option we will receive. Please advise your child and your child's teacher if you do not want them to participate. At this time The Food Sharing Project program is not able to provide recipes.Friday - Domino's Pizza Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order) <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">June</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wed 17 – Beach Day/Water Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 18 - Tri-Board Special Circumstance Application Deadline</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 19 - Grade 8 Trip</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sun 21 - National Indigenous People's Day -  </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Tue 23 - Pancake Day - Volunteers will be around during second nutrition break to distribute pancakes to any student that would like one. Please advise your child and your child's teacher if you do NOT want them to participate. Ingredients: flour, eggs, sugar, baking powder, butter, baking soda, salt, canola oil, buttermilk, and maple syrup. There will be a gluten free option available. Ingredients: water, brown rice flour, potato starch, corn flour, canola and/or soybean oil, tapioca starch, sugars (sugar, concentrated peach juice), chicory root inulin, potato flour, baking powder soy lechithin, natural flavour, salt.</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 25 - Last Day of School - YAHOO! </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 26 - PA Day </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Mon 29 - Tri-Board Student Access Portal opens</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;">August</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wed 5 - Tri-Board Bus Application Deadline</li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Library News</h2>Our library is now up and running. A huge thank you to our volunteers for the hard work organizing this. Our library will also be run by our wonderful volunteers.If you have any school age, gently used books that you would like to donate to the school we will be happy to accept them.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Bringing Food Into the School</h2>Glenburnie Public School’s approach to food brought into the school is guided by Limestone District School Board Administrative Procedures and reflects our commitment to student well-being, equity, and high-quality learning environments.During the school day, our priority is learning. To support this, Glenburnie is continuing to move toward celebrations and special events that do not involve food being brought into the classroom. This approach helps maintain consistent routines, protects instructional time, and ensures that all students can participate fully and comfortably in shared experiences.Celebrations that focus on connection rather than food—such as games, performances, creative activities, spirit days, or community-building experiences—support a strong sense of belonging and reflect our values of inclusion, dignity, and equity. These experiences allow every child to feel part of the moment in a meaningful way.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Reminder that our school is a Nut Aware School. Due to some very serious allergies, we ask that we be considered a NUT-FREE ZONE. No foods with peanuts or tree nuts should be consumed on school premises.</h3><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/029bf359-6e94-4823-be7f-9e87611952ae?fingerprint=ppb20260213155315" alt="Bus" width="100" height="66" style="width:100px;height:66px;display:inline-block;float:right">Tri-Board and Bus News</h2><img src="/images/4d427977-bfcd-4e6d-a7e6-2c4a6e241b24?fingerprint=ppb20260211184730" alt="Bus Delays" width="424" height="400" style="width:424px;height:400px;display:inline-block;float:left">Your child does not have to take the bus in order to sign-up for bus cancellation notificationsClick here for: <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="829d0096-572d-4ea0-b14c-3a64ec620b4d"></ie-document>Click here for: <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="51cfa371-c85a-4fca-a773-8da6f0602224"></ie-document>Click here for: <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="b5c5688b-4093-4f40-8b16-2cfbdfd0111c"></ie-document>Click here for: <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="f3eecaa2-408e-471c-a1dd-24f6837523d3"></ie-document>Click here for: <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="2da251e4-b26e-49f8-91b4-7fa66f86f7c7"></ie-document><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Music Lessons</h2>Private music lessons are available at the school each Tuesday & Thursday with Derek McGowan. Please contact Derek for further information at derekmcgowanmusic@gmail.com or 905-699-3121.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Kindergarten Registration is now Open</h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 100%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(144, 158, 230); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Kindergarten is a wonderful new world of learning and growing. We learn how to read, how to write and we make so many new friends. Our educator teams help us along the way! You can feel confident your child will be cared for within safe and inclusive environments.  For more information about what is required at time of registration, and to register a new student visit Limestone District School Board then <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Register A Student. </a> The Limestone District School Board is committed to your student’s development from Kindergarten to graduation. In Limestone Kindergarten classrooms, children are involved in many activities designed to help young learners explore, discover, play and grow. Kindergarten programs across Ontario offer a full day of learning for four and five year olds. We are unique in offering both English and French Immersion programs in both Year 1 (Junior) and Year 2 (Senior) Kindergarten. Students may start school in September if they turn age four (Year 1 Kindergarten) or age five (Year 2 Kindergarten) by December 31 of that year. Those students who are already enrolled in Year 1 Kindergarten do not register again. We welcome new students looking to begin Year 1 or Year 2 to our schools year-round, but we encourage parents and guardians to pre-register children in February for the upcoming school year.     <a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone</a> and learn more about our Kindergarten program, resources, and tips to help your student prepare for Kindergarten.</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">FREE online math help for Ontario students in Grades 4-12</h2>For further information please click <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="c3295f3c-88e1-4ac6-95e2-abb8086fa800"></ie-document><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">How to Order Wednesday and Friday Hot Lunches</h2>For instructions please click <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="30f8679b-1c22-49c0-bc41-c243ba0de858"></ie-document><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Swag</h2>Are you looking to purchase some school swag? 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Welcome to Glenburnie Public School! We are a small school with a big heart where we work hard, have fun and get involved in many interesting, purposeful pursuits. Students, staff and parents collaborate each day to ensure student learning and well being. Students are challenged to think critically and creatively and to collaborate to solve problems and learn to the best of their ability. Our students are curious and insightful and are encouraged to take risks and perservere through challenges. We offer many oportunities for students to get involved in academics, athletics, the creative arts and by being throughtful, caring citizens who make a difference in our school community and beyond. We value and have strong parental involvement at Glenburnie PS.

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Limestone District School Board uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning, communication, and school operations. A new <a href="/documents/1e89801e-5ebd-4673-ad1b-b3a08a9e7451/2026-06-29-Digital-Tools-Informed-Notice.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260629183742" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Digital Tools Informed Notice (PDF)</a> is now available, providing families with information about how personal information may be collected and used through approved digital tools, the safeguards in place to protect privacy, and the board’s commitment to secure and responsible technology use. More information on the Limestone District School Board <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/privacy" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Privacy webpage</a>.

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Message to Families - June 25, 2026

Dear Families,As we reach the final day of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It has been a year filled with learning, growth, and many memorable experiences for students across the district.I have a few updates to share with you as we conclude the 2025-2026 school year:Resources to Support Continued Learning During the Summer As we head into the summer months, there are many <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F3z3kwibBUGYnDmTDBf90Tw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FmfsLb_bqpJ79UtI2pfKPphb0DE11EXylq6olU5R1Eev9XrQd6dF_l3P0OvwJJTCFpd7XaUBA8YGjgO2cXQyFXlt_IjlaX0VJ_yT3zam3W5wNzNvbfSfH6u5WoP9CWzYSRGtWlEMnhhaU2lso3jYZM3z3Q6mEFn3XRXpdGmNlsLi2cxRXkV6DLZ6o8Kv1bCMt&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847950625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h5%2BaY4JhJoKZmK6P%2FfkFBn74KLtjchyWA953iJhgjlQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">free resources available on the Limestone website</a> to help your student practice skills, explore new interests, and stay connected to learning. Topics include digital literacy, cyber security, math, literacy, and mental health.Changes to Secondary Assessment and Evaluation (Beginning 2026-2027)Earlier this week, the Ministry of Education <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847989827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a%2Bpbnoqk26fuA1XiJbrrAee2k820c6MUuOVgyqWB4lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">shared an update about upcoming changes that will affect how student learning is assessed and evaluated in secondary schools</a> (Grades 9 to 12), starting in the 2026-2027 school year.These <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848057310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xwxXegVFcBhzRGlr4X%2FTcYzJQU%2BdivYcYUFwfhjMN%2Fs%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">provincial changes </a>are intended to create a more consistent approach to assessment and evaluation across Ontario and to support student achievement and future pathways. What this means for students and families:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Most secondary courses will include a written final exam as part of the final grade.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">A student’s final grade will reflect:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">classroom learning and assignments</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">final evaluations (such as exams or culminating tasks)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">attendance and participation in class</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Excused absences will not negatively impact a student’s grade.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Some courses (such as co-op, guidance, and certain open or workplace courses) will continue to use projects or other types of final assessments instead of a formal exam.</li></ul>Secondary families can review the updates on the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848127352%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eJBt6gMoFkaNIwwPFIvIXZpgTNm44AUlAjfngdFb%2FeQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Ministry of Education website</a>.These changes will come into effect for the 2026-27 school year. Over the coming months, Limestone staff will be reviewing and updating course outlines, assessment practices, and supporting resources to ensure alignment with the new provincial requirements.The Food Sharing Project UpdateDuring the 2025-2026 school year, The Food Sharing Project supported every LDSB school by providing nutritious food and resources to students each day. On average, more than 14,000 meals and snacks were served each week, over 530,000 throughout the year, with weekly food orders reaching approximately $17,500.We are grateful to the dedicated staff who make these programs possible, and to The Food Sharing Project for continuing to support student well-being across LDSB. This support is increasingly important as many families continue to face food insecurity. The Food Sharing Project is launching their <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848189946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6jEFXRKdqaiVE56i8B3EH%2BYsumahkPWE%2BOp2dPIW9lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">“Nine Cents is Nonsense” campaign</a>, advocating for support from government to increase the funding provided. <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848222179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=it9d%2FQGquDhvRkZumrbT6tmXXXL6dcyMh%2FsUZ%2BQauOk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">For more information about the Food Sharing Project, their campaign, and/or to donate, please visit their website.</a>Reminder: Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2Fzf28OeJNLbn7i-2DznWNhQ~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FSmCMyVe9oTOvkE2I8uhAT8ZInr63AXhBWGdTMvHGDDqcxXx_AZDMsHK7DjGXm_FLM_X4jpDWvMbAqeMyYicVl00_IsjAhaZaQVv48dJt6gbbeqm2rH1DMPPkhGvIF9mgMLgBITYxnZ6vaz-NGIln2w~~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848246769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Yigj6cbSBfN2H8xSkk6rPMgV%2FyJd2TUyHQpp2jyqjIw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Tri-Board Student Portal</a>. New students, as well as those with a change of address or school, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FEtIdjN5c0F6LskTx_JcfBw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2F1_bymHvQKvO4eF5ZMnUmDPmq-I1LZaK1n8fa6GmQ99HrxRKZVyofjYCoiot9gDWeFuVTs0xJjayHPDfpzkeZLytFaIdjr-VcHhnDy-io64qTpLraTlVFSTEZHK9Zg_fT&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848269594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Kn0Y5kW9blF4S1uvdtpYzvw2FFvpX%2BmgdJYdBzilJYo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">triboard.ca</a> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.First Day of School for the 2026-2027 School YearA reminder that the first day of school for the upcoming school year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, which is a P.A. Day. We will welcome students back on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. As we close another school year, I wish all Limestone students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. Thank you again for your partnership and support — we look forward to welcoming students back in September.Krishna BurraCEO/Director of EducationLimestone District School Board

2026-06-25 19:50:08.286 +0000 UTC

Message to Families- June 18, 2026

Dear Families,As we move towards the last week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to share a few important updates and reminders as we wrap up the year and begin looking ahead to September.2026-2027 School Year Budget At last night’s Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2026-2027 budget, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. The budget includes total revenues of $340.98 million and total expenditures of $345.76 million and is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.The full <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</a>, along with a new resource, <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link">Budget Overview – Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</a>The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.Motion Passed by Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees passed a motion at last night’s meeting recognizing the challenges present in many classrooms and their impact on students, frontline educators, and support staff. The motion directs the Chair to write to the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, the Premier, local MPPs, OPBSA, CODE, and union partners, requesting additional funding to support the hiring of more frontline staff and will highlight that Limestone annually spends approximately $10 million beyond provincial funding to support special education.Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026 A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the <a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link">Tri-Board Student Portal</a>. New students, as well as those with a change of address or school, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit <a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link">triboard.ca</a> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.Year-End Letter to Students and Parents from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and a Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of OntarioAs we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</a> to mark this occasion. We have also received a <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</a>.Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. As we approach the final days of classes, we wish all students, families, and staff a positive end to the school year.Thank you,Krishna BurraCEO/Director of EducationLimestone District School Board

2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.