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Grizzly News May 10 - 23 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"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">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 11-15 - Sunday the 10th is Mother's Day - enjoy your Special Time!</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 11 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 12 May</td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Wednesday 13 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">8:10 Track & Field practice</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">80's & 90's Day, get your neon clothes ready!</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><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">4:00 - 5:00 Welcome to Kindergarten</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">6:00 SAC Meeting in the library</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Thursday 14 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">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 15 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">8:10 Track & Field practice</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Domino's Pizza Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order) </li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Coming Up May 18-22</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 18 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">Victoria Day - Stat Holiday - No school!!!</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Tuesday 19 May</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 20 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">8:10 Track & Field practice</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">World Bee Day - wear your bee inspired clothing or dress in yellow and black.</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 21 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">9:25-3:30 Mrs Ford and Mrs Irwin'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 22 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">8:10 Track & Field practice </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">12:00 Deadline for Creativity Board submissions for students that want to be involved.</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.</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.<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 | 8:10 Track & Field practiceWednesday - 8:10 Track & Field practice | 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 - 8:10 Track & Field practice | Domino's Pizza Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order) | Every Friday at second recess we will, once again this year, be having our Freezie Friday Fundraiser for our grade 8 graduation The freezies are the Jumbo Mr. Freeze and the cost is $2 for a full and $1 for a half. Ingredients: water, sugar/glucose-fructose, citric acid, natural and artificial flavours, modified cellulose, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, stevia extract, allura red, brilliant blue FCF, sunset yellow FCE. On behalf of our grade 8's we wish to thank everyone that takes part.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">May </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Tue 26 - 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" style="text-align: left;">Wed 27 – Class Colour Day   (Ford-Blue, Irwin-Green, Kervin-Black, Pare-Orange, Crawford-Purple, Teal-Red) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 28 - Jump Rope for Heart @ 2:00</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 29 - PA Day </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sun 31 - National AccessAbility Week</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">June - National Indigenous History Month</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 4 - Ms Ford and Ms Crawford's class field trip 9:30 - 3:00. Please check your School Day account for details.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sat 6 – 11:00 – 2:00 Fun Fair (contact: SAC)  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 10 - SAC meeting in the library @ 6:00</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wed 17 – Beach Day</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 18 - Tri-Board Special Circumstance Application Deadline</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 19 - Grade 8 Trip</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sun 21 - National Indigenous People's Day -  </li><li value="8" 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="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 25 - Last Day of School - YAHOO! </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 26 - PA Day </li><li value="11" 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 3-9 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"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">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 This Week</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Teacher Appreciation Week - Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 4–8, with National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 5, honoring educators during the first full week of May. Thank you to all teachers for  all of your hard work. </h3><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 4 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">Star Wars Day</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Tuesday 5 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">Teacher Appreciation Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Cinco de Mayo</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">(AM - but time TBD) Firefighter Visit (Ford & Irwin) in library </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Boys Basketball @ recess</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Wednesday 6 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">Road Race at LCVI - check your School Day account for details.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Ms Ford and Ms Irwin's class Field Trip (check your School Day account for information)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Boys & Girls Basketball @ recess</li><li value="4" 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 7 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">Girls Basketball @ recess</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 8 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">Running Club @ 8:15 </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Domino's Pizza Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order) </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.<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 attireTuesday - Boys Basketball @ recessWednesday - Running Club @ 8:15 | Boys & Girls Basketball @ recess | Paradiso Hot Lunch Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)Thursday - Girls Basketball @ recess | 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 - Running Club @ 8:15 | 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;">May </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 13 – 80’s/90’s Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 13 - Welcome to Kindergarten 4:00 - 5:15 </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 13 - SAC meeting in the library @ 6:00</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Thu 17 - Jr. Basketball Tournament</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Mon 18 - Stat Holiday </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 21 - Ms Ford and Ms Irwin's class Field Trip (check your School Day account for information)</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Tue 26 - 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="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wed 27 – Class Colour Day   (Ford-Blue, Irwin-Green, Kervin-Black, Pare-Orange, Crawford-Purple, Teal-Red) </li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 28 - Jump Rope for Heart @ 2:00</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 29 - PA Day </li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sun 31 - National AccessAbility Week</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">June - National Indigenous History Month</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 4 - Ms Ford and Ms Crawford's class field trip 9:30 - 3:00. Please check your School Day account for details.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sat 6 – 11:00 – 2:00 Fun Fair (contact: SAC)  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 10 - SAC meeting in the library @ 6:00</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wed 17 – Beach Day</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 18 - Tri-Board Special Circumstance Application Deadline</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 19 - Grade 8 Trip</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sun 21 - National Indigenous People's Day -  </li><li value="8" 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="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 25 - Last Day of School - YAHOO! </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 26 - PA Day </li><li value="11" 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? If so, check out the merch at https://trophiesgraphics.com/ then click the Custom E-Stores button and use the drop down menu to choose Glenburnie Public School.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">BCG Early ON</h2>For further information on any of the following, please click the link.<ie-document data-lexical-document-id="985ee1b5-0538-4586-9c4d-2c1618e9405f"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="28607b7c-dc62-4a64-82d9-d01412a7bf3f"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="34dbabc8-03d3-490b-b1b3-3c4ac63c11c5"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="7e09defa-45d4-4b8a-8b3c-bcc34d167812"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="ec89b56d-006e-48e1-b863-d792cfb66759"></ie-document><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="32551ccc-57bf-40b3-a016-a04ea8746aa2"></ie-document><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Maltby Centre Updates</h2>Please click here for <ie-document data-lexical-document-id="44d815c1-1380-4de9-b9da-7475626b3fb9"></ie-document>Please click here for<ie-document data-lexical-document-id="fbd0fa4d-46f0-4619-91a0-65b7c518371d"></ie-document>Please click here for<ie-document data-lexical-document-id="be11874f-5dd9-4c4e-9ac6-0e46e4823536"></ie-document>The Community Autism Services Navigation Initiate wants to hear from you. 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Grizzly News Apr 26 - May 2

<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"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">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 This Week</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 27 April</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 28 April</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">Road Race team competition. Check your School Day account or your note from Mrs. A for details.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Boys Basketball @ recess</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Grade 7 & 8 immunization clinic - Time TBA</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Wednesday 29 April</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">Crazy Hair Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Running Club @ 8:15</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Boys & Girls Basketball @ recess</li><li value="4" 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="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">School Assembly @ 2:00</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Thursday 30 April</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">Girls Basketball @ recess</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><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">Friday 1 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">Principal Appreciation Day</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Running Club @ 8:15 </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Creativity Board submissions due @ 12:00 - students hand in their creation to Ms Kim</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Domino's Pizza Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order) </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.<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 attireTuesday - Boys Basketball @ recessWednesday - Running Club @ 8:15 | Boys & Girls Basketball @ recess | Paradiso Hot Lunch Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)Thursday - Girls Basketball @ recess | 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 - Running Club @ 8:15 | 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;">May </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Mon 1 - National AccessAbility Week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Mon 1 - Principal Appreciation Day</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sun 3 - Teacher Appreciation Day</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Mon 4 - Star Wars Day</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Tue 5 - Firefighter Visit (JK-1) in library (AM - but time TBD)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 6 - Road Race at LCVI - check your School Day account for details.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 6 - Ms Ford and Ms Irwin's class Field Trip (check your School Day account for information)</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 13 – 80’s/90’s Day</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 13 - Welcome to Kindergarten 4:00 - 5:15 </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 13 - SAC meeting in the library @ 6:00</li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Thu 17 - Jr. Basketball Tournament</li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Mon 18 - Stat Holiday </li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 21 - Ms Ford and Ms Irwin's class Field Trip (check your School Day account for information)</li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Tue 26 - 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="15" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wed 27 – Class Colour Day   (Ford-Blue, Irwin-Green, Kervin-Black, Pare-Orange, Crawford-Purple, Teal-Red) </li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 28 - Jump Rope for Heart @ 2:00</li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 29 - PA Day </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">June - National Indigenous History Month</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 4 - Ms Ford and Ms Crawford's class field trip 9:30 - 3:00. Please check your School Day account for details.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sat 6 – 11:00 – 2:00 Fun Fair (contact: SAC)  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wed 10 - SAC meeting in the library @ 6:00</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Wed 17 – Beach Day</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 18 - Tri-Board Special Circumstance Application Deadline</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 19 - Grade 8 Trip</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sun 21 - National Indigenous People's Day -  </li><li value="8" 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="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Thu 25 - Last Day of School - YAHOO! </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Fri 26 - PA Day </li><li value="11" 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? If so, check out the merch at https://trophiesgraphics.com/ then click the Custom E-Stores button and use the drop down menu to choose Glenburnie Public School.<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Grad Photos</h2>Edge Imaging's Pop-Up Kingston grad photography event is happening soon, so sign up today! Capture 10 poses in a sash and gown (provided), including a variety of backgrounds. Receive your photo proof with codes directly mailed to home to purchase your photos. All photos include Premium Retouching. Sit fee is $40 to be photographed. Feel free to bring a prop!<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Dates: April 18th & April 25th, 2026 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM *appointment times may vary by date</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Location: Queen's Edge Imaging Portrait Studio (across from the AMS Media Centre)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Address: 87 Union St. John Deutsch University Centre, 2nd Floor (Room 231), Kingston, ON</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Note: If the school has already approved the composite or submitted their yearbook, there could be a chance that we are unable to add you in.</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fe2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8%2F1052b4abff08719147069e10836537df%2Ff57e4c33eed8097dd9e6460962b1d5ca&data=05%7C02%7Cmerkleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7C748032ad4b0c462038f208de9bd1a425%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639119521908885580%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NHWqCW8ac0DjEA4yCVM2LcIFjgogFi%2FVLT6E0HDmwOo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Sign up to register for your photos! 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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 Students Shine at the 2026 Ontario Skills Competition

Limestone District School Board students showcased their outstanding skills and talent at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held in Toronto on May 4 and 5, 2026.The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students from across the province to demonstrate that they are truly the best in their field. Over two and a half days, competitors impress educators, family members, friends, and potential employers through hands-on, real‑world challenges. Medalists are awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals, with some also receiving monetary awards and the opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition, and potentially the WorldSkills Competition.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Limestone District School Board Participation and Results</h2>Limestone students returned home with an impressive showing across elementary, secondary, and post‑secondary categories:<h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Elementary Competition</h3>Limestone District School Board had 16 Elementary Students attend Skills Ontario in the areas of:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Construction</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Horticulture and Landscaping</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">VEX Robotics</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Lego Mechanics</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Secondary Competition</h3>In secondary Limestone District School Board had representation in the following competitions:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Coding</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Electrical Installations</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Plumbing</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Carpentry - Team - Team of 2</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Culinary Arts</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">Graphic Design - Presentation</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">Hairstyling</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Photography</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">Prepared Speech</li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem">Home and Team Building - Team of 4</li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem">Auto Collision Repair</li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem">Auto Painting</li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem">Auto Service Technology</li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem">Cabinetmaking</li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem">Outdoor Powered Equipment</li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem">Welding</li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem">Baking</li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem">Computer Aided Manufacturing</li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4">Secondary Results:</h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Gold – Computer Aided Manufacturing: Jacob O’Reilly</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Silver – Home and Team Building (Team of 4):</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Quinn Sproule</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Clarke Lemke</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Parker Beeg</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Jasper Keller</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Bryden Thibodeau (competed with the team at Limestone Skills Competition)</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Bronze – Auto Painting: Amanda Neddow</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3">Post‑Secondary Competition</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Gold: Alisha Haaksman</li></ul>Congratulations to all competitors, educators, and programs involved for their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence. Limestone is proud to see students thrive, demonstrate their skills, and represent the board so well on the provincial stage.

2026-05-12 13:29:30.368 +0000 UTC

Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey

The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the Family Engagement and Climate Survey. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.The survey includes questions about:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">How schools communicate and share information</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</li></ul>Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to <a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link">watch this short video about the survey.</a>Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.Patty GolloglyAssociate Superintendent of Curriculum & Program Services: School Climate & Community EngagementLimestone District School Board

2026-04-23 20:30:53.848 +0000 UTC

Message from the Director

Dear Families,As we enter the spring season and final third of the school year, we are reminded of this season’s promise of renewal and growth, and the key role schools and families have together in supporting student learning and well-being. This time of <a href="about:blank" class="editor-link">year</a> brings many opportunities for learning both inside and outside of the classroom, along with the return of outdoor extracurricular activities. While this week has been very wet and rainy, the warmer temperatures of spring are upon us.  I would like to take this opportunity to share a few important updates with you:P.A. Day – Friday, April 17A reminder to families that tomorrow, Friday, April 17, is a P.A. Day. There will be no classes for students, and we look forward to welcoming them back to school on Monday.Family Engagement and Climate Survey – Coming in MayIn early May, Limestone will be inviting families to take part in a Family Engagement and Climate Survey. The optional survey is anonymous, and families can choose which questions they want to answer.The survey asks about topics such as feeling connected to school, family involvement, safety and bullying, communication, before- and after-school programming, and how technology like artificial intelligence is used in schools.The feedback shared through this survey helps schools and the school board understand what is working well, what could improve, and what may make it harder for some families to take part. Your feedback helps strengthen communication, support student well-being, and improve school experiences for everyone.More information will be shared leading up to the survey being live in early May. <a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link">Families are encouraged to watch a short video</a> featuring Senior Staff and a Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Co-Chair, who share more about the Family Engagement and Climate Survey and why family voice is so important.Human Rights InformationLaunched in October 2022, the Limestone’s Student Human Rights Reporting Tool provides a way for students, families, caregivers, and staff to report human rights concerns involving LDSB students, including matters related to discrimination and harassment. Reviewing and analyzing this information helps support safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environments and supports the board’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/dff6803b-6f2d-4d36-a758-68758a63ceb3/2026-04-09-Student-Human-Rights-Data-Summary-for-2024-2025.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260409164623" class="editor-link">Student Human Rights Reports – 2024-2025 Summary is now available online</a> and can be accessed by families. Student Census 2025 UpdateIn November 2025, Limestone completed the See Yourself in Limestone: Student Census 2025, a voluntary and confidential survey that helps us better understand students’ identities and school experiences. The findings support planning and decision-making that promotes equity, well being, and student success across Limestone schools. An overview of the Student Census 2025 was presented to the Board of Trustees at last night’s board meeting. Families are encouraged to <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/see-yourself-in-limestone-2025-student-census-update-20260416133605" class="editor-link">visit the Limestone District School Board website to review the full Student Census summary</a> and learn more about how student voice is helping shape our work. Mental Health Supports Available for StudentsIn response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link">By Your Side</a> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link">Maltby Centre</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link">One Stop Talk</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link">Kids Help Phone</a> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link">2-1-1 Ontario</a></li></ul>If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.Thank you for your continued support of Limestone schools and their communities. Your partnership, feedback, and engagement play an important role in strengthening student learning and well-being across Limestone. Limestone staff remain committed to collaborating with families to create safe, inclusive, and supportive school communities where every student can learn and see themselves in Limestone. Krishna BurraDirector of Education

2026-04-16 20:30:19.127 +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.