<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9ea48de4-b279-4d0e-bac2-75c4cdbcec62" alt="Glenburnie Public School" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This Month</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year, Black History Month honours the experiences, achievements and enduring contributions of Black communities in Canada, while deepening our collective understanding of their history and impact on Canadian society. The theme this year is, </span><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.”</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> This theme celebrates three decades of Black History Month in Canada and recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present, and will inspire future generations.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up This Week</span></h2></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday 23 February</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday 24 February</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Book Fair during the day for the students during class visits</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians (Grade 3, 6 & 9) 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Please see our Glenburnie website for further information.</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday 25 February</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Book Fair during the day for the students during class visits</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pink Shirt Day - wear your pink shirt to support anti-bullying.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rescheduled until tomorrow</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Robotics Skills Competition @ SLC. Be sure to check your School Day Account for all the information and forms. </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rescheduled until tomorrow</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Evening Book Fair for parents </span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday 26 February</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Robotics Skills Competition @ SLC. Be sure to check your School Day Account for all the information and forms. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Book Fair during the day for the students during class visits</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4:00 - 6:00 pm - Evening Book Fair for parents</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday 27 February</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Book Fair during the day for the students during class visits</span></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/f4f4fd2d-cda7-4d66-b1fc-340529f99f4a" alt="School Council News" width="252" height="154" style="width:252px;height:154px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stay Connected with School Council</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage all Glenburnie families to follow our School Council Facebook page, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Glenburnie School Council</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, for updates, meeting information, and community initiatives. You can follow the page here: </span><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/share/1bNQeFwaUP/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact us by e-mail</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span><a href="mailto: glenb.council@gmail.com" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">glenb.council@gmail.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meetings</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. All are welcome. Meeting dates are: 11 Mar, 8 Apr,13 May, and 10 Jun. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteer Opportunities</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteers can be parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, neighbours, or anyone you can find. No CPIC is required as they will not be providing direct one-on-one supervision to any students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a special skill that you would like to offer to our students? We can host any type of club (e.g. chess, 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 March at 1st recess - maximum 7 students).</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please contact Heidi Carfa at 613-331-2852 if you are interested in helping with our food share. Our local Food Share provider is providing us with </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">lunches for our students</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. 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.</span></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults, March 12, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Please see </span><a href="/documents/a7e97127-cdb6-4f02-a93f-038fa0707ecc/Braiding-Sweetgrass-for-Young-Adults.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">poster</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">our our Glenburnie website for further details.</span></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call for Donations</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are looking for kitchen items: 2 large crock pots (no loose handles or frayed cords); a lunch sized microwave; 5 heat proof trivets; set of oven mitts; dish towels; and any kitchen donations that you may have.</span></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Grizzly 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dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Staff</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/68f4c302-b42e-4806-8021-a8c194e25d54" alt="IMG 4771" width="313" height="417" style="width:313px;height:417px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/e399efbd-1729-4859-b5e2-d17c600a2c0d" alt="20260218 102558" width="582" height="422" style="width:582px;height:422px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/60e5a00c-c00f-4de4-9fa2-09c221159500" alt="20260217 143018" width="579" height="412" style="width:579px;height:412px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4e99422e-247d-40a3-a309-65ba5a0840a7" alt="20260218 102524" width="658" height="406" style="width:658px;height:406px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/621b750b-ece5-4635-be35-87322f82aab0" alt="2026 Pancake Days" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue 3 – World Wildlife Day – wear something nature themed. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue 3 - Dental Screening for grades JK/SK/2</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue 3 - Smoothie Day - Volunteers will be around during second nutrition break to distribute smoothies 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: Strawberries, Bananas, Orange Juice. </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fri 6 – National Dress in Blue Day </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thu 12 - Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults (see poster or our website for further information).</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fri 13 – Wear green & gold (St. Patty’s) </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mon 16 - Fri 20 - March Break </span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue 24 - 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.</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thu 26 – Purple Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thu 2 – World Autism Day – Celebrate the Spectrum by wearing tie-dye clothing </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fri 3 - Stat Holiday </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mon 6 - Stat Holiday </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed 15 – Jersey Day </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fri 17 - PA Day </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue 21 - 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.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue 28 - Grade 7 & 8 immunization clinic</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed 29 – Crazy Hair Day </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fri 1 – National Principal’s Day </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed 13 – 80’s/90’s Day </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mon 18 - Stat Holiday </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed 27 – Class Colour Day (Ford-Blue, Irwin-Green, Kervin-Black, Pare-Orange, Crawford-Purple, Spiers-Red) </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fri 29 - PA Day </span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June </span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sat 6 – 11:00 – 2:00 Fun Fair (contact: SAC) </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wed 17 – Beach Day </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue 23 - </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thu 25 - Last Day of School - YAHOO! </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fri 26 - PA Day </span></li></ul></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Before and After School Care</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you provide before and after school care in your home or know of someone who does? If so, please contact Ms Kim with your name and number so that we are able to provide your information to interested parents.</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bringing Food Into the School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder that our school is a Nut Aware School. Due to some very serious allergies, we ask that we be considered a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NUT-FREE ZONE</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. No foods with peanuts or tree nuts should be consumed on school premises.</span></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/029bf359-6e94-4823-be7f-9e87611952ae" alt="Bus" width="100" height="66" style="width:100px;height:66px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board and Bus News</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/4d427977-bfcd-4e6d-a7e6-2c4a6e241b24" alt="Bus Delays" width="424" height="400" style="width:424px;height:400px;display:inline-block"></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Report an Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In some instances, students may need to be away from school for illness, appointments or other events. Parents/caregivers can use the SafeArrival system to report a full day absence, an extended student absence and also a late arrival to school. When reporting an absence for a secondary student parents/caregivers will also be able to select an early departure. To report an absence, use one the following methods:</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Messenger application</strong></b></h3><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the email address you provided to the school.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" title="SchoolMessenger website" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tap </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign Up </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendance </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from the menu, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.</span></li></ol><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival website portal</strong></b></h3><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Use the e-mail address you provided to the school.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go to the website </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" title="School Messenger website portal" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign Up</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendance </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">from the menu, then select </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report an Absence.</strong></b></li></ol><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interactive toll-free telephone</strong></b></h3><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow the instructions to report an absence.</span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For any school day in the school term up to the cut-off time on the day of the absence. Future absences can be reported at any time using any one of these methods.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please do not call the school directly to report your student's absence.</span></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Accessible Parking Reminder</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As winter continues and snow piles up in our parking lot, some of our accessible parking signs have become partially covered. We would like to remind families that the accessible parking spaces are located closest to the school along the fence facing the field.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These spaces are reserved at all times — including during morning drop-off and after school — for individuals who have a clearly visible accessible parking permit displayed in their vehicle.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have one staff member who requires accessible parking every day, as well as several families who rely on these spaces regularly. Unfortunately, there have been times when individuals without a visible permit have parked in these spots, making them unavailable for those who truly need them.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We kindly ask all families to help us ensure these spaces remain accessible and available for those with valid permits. Your cooperation helps us maintain a safe and inclusive environment for everyone in our school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your understanding and support.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/852e78cc-241b-412c-af5a-9dcf00e6f61c" alt="FSPLogo colour horiz web" width="225" height="72" style="width:225px;height:72px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Food Sharing Project</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">From February 7 - March 7, COBS Bread RioCan Kingston will be collection donations for The Food Sharing Project. COBS has been an amazing advocate and supporter of student nutrition in KFL&A. If you are looking for an artisan loaf of bread or a sweet treat, stop in at COBS</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Job with FSP! Contact: fsp@foodsharingproject.org or 613-530-3514.</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coordinate the distribution of food boxes to families in Kingston and area over the summer</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 19 - Aug 28</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">30 hours/ week at $20/ hour</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Must be 15 - 30 years old</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Music Lessons</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Private music lessons are available at the school each Tuesday & Thursday with Derek McGowan. Please contact Derek McGowan for further information at derekmcgowanmusic@gmail.com or 905-699-3121.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="background-color: rgb(144, 158, 230); width: 700px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration is Now Open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about what is required at time of registration, and to register a new student visit Limestone District School Board then </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register A Student. </span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about our Kindergarten program, resources, and tips to help your student prepare for Kindergarten.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order Lunches</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunchbox is an easy-to-use online ordering platform featuring local favorites - delivered straight to your child’s school. View the full ordering calendar on your Lunchbox Account. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order - Quick Steps </strong></b></h3><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit www.lunchboxorders.net </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click “Create an Account” follow the steps to register </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Add your child(ren) to your profile, including school, teacher, and grade (very important for correct delivery!). </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click a blue calendar date to view meal options and place orders </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pay securely online using: Visa / MasterCard / Discover / Debit Visa / Prepaid </span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Deadline to Order</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Sundays at 12 PM for the upcoming week. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Deadline to Cancel</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: 2 days before your scheduled delivery. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Need Help? Just log in to your Lunchbox account for the latest info. If you have any questions, we’re here for you! Give the Lunchbox team a call at 1-877-426-6860 or send us an email at support@lunchboxorders.com - we’re happy to help! </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Swag</span></p></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you looking to purchase some school swag? If so, check out the merch at </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://trophiesgraphics.com/</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> then click the Custom E-Stores button and use the drop down menu to choose Glenburnie Public School.</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Health Unit News</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dfa717a9-a720-428b-983f-29655f2a98e2" alt="Routine Immunization Banner School Clinics" width="561" height="160" style="width:561px;height:160px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), SEPH has reviewed and issued immunization notices and suspension orders to non-compliant students. Students must be appropriately immunized, or have a valid medical or conscience/religious exemption on file at public health. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who do not provide proof of immunization or a valid exemption to SEPH may be suspended from school under the ISPA for up to 20 school days.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/753bccb4-c5c6-41ec-8e42-53f1a091aace" alt="Does your child need glasses" width="432" height="540" style="width:432px;height:540px;display:inline-block;float:left"><img src="/images/61301c91-3b6a-4601-b116-fb797b2c2fa9" alt="2024 08 09 Dental Screening Newsletter Insert JK SK Grade2" width="495" height="619" style="width:495px;height:619px;display:inline-block"></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: right;"><img src="/images/fa998a75-5282-4526-8d7b-fb0ecd03b82d" alt="Dental Clinics" width="409" height="511" style="width:409px;height:511px;display:inline-block;float:left"><img src="/images/b24486e7-be56-4b15-af7c-e148bdb695d1" alt="Feeling Sick Health Unit" width="387" height="498" style="width:387px;height:498px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p></p>