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2025 10 06 Help Shape Our Accessibility Plan

Help Shape Our 2026-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

The Limestone District School Board is committed to fostering accessibility and inclusion for all. We are currently developing our next Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and invite feedback from students, staff, families, and community members.Your input will help ensure our goals reflect the diverse needs and lived experiences across our school communities. Please visit<a href="https://bit.ly/LDSB2025-2029AccessibilityPlan" class="editor-link">bit.ly/LDSB2025-2029AccessibilityPlan</a> to provide input. The survey is open until November 10, 2025 <img src="/images/2c2c3bdb-c4c7-4e22-bf50-c8d92904a1cb?fingerprint=ppb20251217013419" alt="2025 10 06 Help Shape Our Accessibility Plan" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2025-10-07 14:25:11.669 +0000 UTC

Boardroom Briefs in white text on a teal background

Boardroom Briefs: September 17, 2025

Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees. The following are highlights of the September 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. Agendas can be found on the website under <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/board_meetings-1719463739654" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Board Meetings</a>.  <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Land Acknowledgement </h2>All meetings begin with a 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 cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.” <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Presentation</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Facility Services Update: Summer Projects - D. Fowler, Manager of Facility Services, and C. Downie, Assistant Manager of Facility Services</h3>The Facility Services team provided an overview of the capital work that took place at schools throughout the summer. There was a total of 221 projects. Work included floor clean-up; annual testing, inspections, and reporting on fire alarm systems, heating and cooling, etc.; line painting; fencing; door replacements; millwork; access and security; windows, roofing, and cladding; masonry; mechanical services; elevator installation; a new playground at The Prince Charles School; and so much more.<img src="/images/74abffdb-00e2-4575-ac9c-83d18d1d8b44?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" alt="New playground at The Prince Charles School" width="497" height="372" style="width:497px;height:372px;display:inline-block">The new playground at The Prince Charles School <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Private Session Report</h2><details open="false"><summary>Private Session Report - September 17, 2025</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">Trustee Lloyd: During private session at the Audit Meeting on September 15, 2025: Superintendent Young and Associate Superintendent Hedderson provided property of the board updates. There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session.Earlier this evening during Private Session: The private session minutes were approved from the following: August 20, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Trustees discussed a Personnel Update and Legal Update There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session.</div></details><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Reports from Officers</h2><details open="false"><summary>Chair's Report</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><img src="/images/3b73f535-6db0-57a4-bb4f-a5bb6232f53e?fingerprint=ppb20251217013553" alt="" width="268" height="347" style="width:268px;height:347px;display:inline-block;float:right">Chair McGregor provided the following report: "As we move into the third week of the school year, it has been truly heartening to see our schools come to life once again. Classrooms are buzzing with learning, hallways echo with laughter and conversation, and extracurricular activities are beginning to take shape—bringing students and staff together in meaningful and joyful ways. There is something special about this time of year. The early days of September are filled with renewed energy, fresh routines, and the excitement of new beginnings. Across Limestone, we are already seeing the positive impact of strong relationships, thoughtful planning, and a shared commitment to student well-being and success. We are grateful to our staff for the care and dedication they bring to their work each day, and to families for their continued partnership and support. Together, we are creating welcoming, inclusive environments where every student can thrive—both in and beyond the classroom. On behalf of the Board, thank you for all you do to make our schools vibrant, supportive places to learn and grow. We look forward to the many opportunities this year will bring. This concludes my report." </div></details><details open="false"><summary>Director's Report</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><img src="/images/959f9ebc-0553-5f56-afed-83ccf39d2906?fingerprint=ppb20251217014409" alt="" width="316" height="316" style="width:316px;height:316px;float:left;display:inline-block">Director Burra provided the following report: "Good evening, Trustees and the viewing public. Overall, and all things considered, I am very pleased to report that Limestone has had a positive start to the 2025-2026 school year. While there is always room for improvement, it is amazing to see everything come together with over 20,500 students and almost 3,000 staff starting the school year in all Limestone sites and the virtual school. Preliminary enrolment numbers are close to projections for both elementary and secondary students. Today was Day 11 of the 2025-2026 school year for students, and it has been wonderful to have students back in schools and to see various activities like sports, clubs, field trips, and great learning already underway helping to support the overall Limestone student experience. We must all recognize and have gratitude for the time and efforts of staff and community members to make all of these extracurricular activities a reality for students. Fall sports, clubs, and activities have started across the district, parent councils are kicking off their school years, and students are involved in a range of activities like the several hundred LDSB students that attended the Fall Fair last week in Kingston or the range of Terry Fox fundraising activities that will come in the next couple of weeks. I have already started my visits to schools, and I greatly look forward to seeing, hearing, and feeling the energy and excitement of learning and fun in Limestone schools.  As we start this school year it is important that we all are conscious of our legal responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code. As a school board, we cannot accept any hate in schools, we must be conscious of the feelings of alienation and lack of faith in public institutions that exists for some people in the communities we serve.  Like in so many other areas in education and society at large, as members of the community, we must continue to emphasize the importance of respecting differences in perspective and being open to dialogue to the maximum extent possible. We must be united in respecting differences given all people share many more similarities than differences. Respect and civility need to be at the forefront. And we must continue to be unequivocally clear that Limestone stands in support of all protected grounds of the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Ontario Human Rights Code is not a checklist where some grounds outweigh others. We need to stand with all students, staff, and families, in protecting all grounds under the Code. It is important to remember that the Code is the law in Ontario, and we have a moral and legal obligation to ensure that it is upheld. Furthermore, our own data based on human rights complaints reinforces our continuing need to be committed to upholding the Code. Additionally, we will be administering Limestone’s second student census later this year which will provide further insight regarding students in the district, and needs in the system. Trustees may have noticed the Orange 'Survivors’ Flag' flying on the second flagpole at the Education Centre. Schools with a second flagpole are doing the same, and in schools without a second flagpole, the Orange flag is prominently on display in the school. Looking ahead to next two weeks, a wide range of activities will be taking place in schools and the community to honour Orange Shirt Day, and the fifth annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30. This is a critical date to recognize the harm and trauma of the Residential Schools system, to honour the survivors and their families, and continue our collective learning and journey of reconciliation. Schools continue to have a critical role in supporting this journey and ensuring the truth is known about Residential Schools and their legacy in Canada. In the next couple of weeks, we will be kicking off the annual United Way of KFL&A campaign in Limestone. I invite all Trustees to join this effort. As you will hear, Limestone’s Student Trustees and their peers on the Interschool Council will also be engaging in raising funds this year to support the United Way. No amount is too little, and every dollar matters in supporting some of the most vulnerable children, youth, and families in the communities we serve. I would also like to bring to Trustees’ attention to the professional learning focus we continue to pursue in Limestone for the 2025-2026 school year. We must continue to hone our craft to best serve students. While this work will not be completed this year, I think it is critical to highlight its importance in ensuring schools are making a difference for all students today, and into their futures. We need all Limestone students to find purpose in school, to find value in school, and to find hope in school. We know this is not the case for all students. While we do have to track, monitor, and report on the 11 indicators in the provincial Student Achievement Plan, we must continue to centre those students who are currently underserved, and not currently finding success. As a result, our system focus this year for professional learning, continues to centre our attention on students, and continuing the work we started three years ago focused on three inquiry questions: First, for whom is the current education system not working and why? Second, how do I/we know? And third, what can I/we try to do differently to make a difference? It is only through improving outcomes at the individual student level that we will see macro-level improvement on the province’s three core priorities and Student Achievement Plan, and the Limestone Strategic Plan. I should note that 2024-2025 EQAO results should become public in the next couple of weeks. As educators and as a system, we have a critical responsibility in supporting children and youth in the communities we serve. Our overall purpose is well placed by emphasizing our intention to make a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school; and to make sure everyone sees themselves in Limestone. All educators want to make a difference in the lives and destinies of children and youth. Our continued journey of inquiry and our united, stated intention will focus our collective efforts. I look forward to more discussion and updates regarding our progress in the coming days, weeks, months, and years. Thank you, Chair McGregor. That concludes my report." </div></details><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Reports</h2><details open="false"><summary>OPSBA Report</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">Chair McGregor provided an OPSBA report.</div></details><details open="false"><summary>Student Trustees' Report</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">Student Trustee Comeau provided the Student Trustees' Report: "Representatives from all schools came to the first meeting. Student Trustees introduced themselves and discussed the purpose of the Interschool Council (ISC). Then the council focused on goals for the upcoming school year and steps to put those goals into action. Across all goals there was a focus on improving student involvement in schools. Mr. Burra and a United Way presenter then joined the meeting to introduce United Way and discuss raising money for it in schools. ISC members then worked together to come up with ideas to implement funding for United Way so that they can be successful in their individual schools.  Finally, the description and applications for the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee student positions were sent out in the meeting minutes via e-mail." </div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Reports for Action</h3>There were no Reports for Action.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Reports for Information</h3><details open="true"><summary>Virtual School Update - Associate Superintendent Sartor</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">The purpose of this report is to provide Trustees with an update on Virtual School, and goals for the 2025/2026 school year. As of September 10, 2025, a total of 103 students were enrolled in elementary virtual school: 55 LDSB students and 48 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) students. This is an increase over the 2024-2025 school year in which 86 students were registered in virtual school.The school organization currently is comprised of 5 classes which includes: <table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr dir="ltr"><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" dir="ltr" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Class</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" dir="ltr" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"># Students</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" dir="ltr" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">JK-Grade 2</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">16</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" dir="ltr" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Grade 3-4</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">19</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" dir="ltr" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Grade 4-6</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">21</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" dir="ltr" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Grade 6-7</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">22</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" dir="ltr" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);">Grade 7-8</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;">25</td></tr></tbody></table>To date, LDSB has registered 28 students from other districts which include Durham DSB, Renfrew County DSB, Trillium Lakelands DSB, Chippewas of Rama First Nation/Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB, Waterloo Catholic DSB, Greater Essex County DSB and Simcoe DSB. Next steps include:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Staff professional learning focused on building strong math and language programs that close gaps for those students in risk using short cycles of learning and ongoing progress monitoring. Learning will include: o implementing Knowledgehook (an online Math program) with students and offering family information sessions o using math diagnostic data to identify and provide targeted fluency activities as part of the daily math program. o participating in short math cycles to improve math pedagogy o using early reading screeners and diagnostic data to identify literacy learning gaps and then provide targeted instruction </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Implementing a targeted approach to address students with higher academic needs. This support is accomplished through Student Support Teacher (SST) meetings, small group instruction with classroom teachers and the support of St. Lawrence College (SLC) placement students </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Building a positive attendance plan by building relationships with students and families </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Reinforcing the importance of daily attendance in the online learning platform through regular communication with students and families For more information, please view the <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a78fcc81-6237-4919-9439-33ea4be4e29a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-September-17-2025.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Board Meeting Agenda</a>.</li></ul></div></details><details open="true"><summary>Summer Programming - Program Leadership Team</summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true">The purpose of this report is to provide Trustees with an update on summer programming that was offered to Limestone DSB students and staff during July and August 2025. The LDSB continues to offer a wide variety of summer programming options for K12 students. The Program Leadership Team provided updates on the following programs:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Summer Literacy Program (Read-A-Lot)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Focus on Youth Program - YMCA of Eastern Ontario</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Summer Credit Programs (Secondary)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Back to School Transitions</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Literacy Camp Support</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Adolescent Care Worker for Summer School and Read-A-Lot Summer Literacy Program</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Learning Program Support for Summer School</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Sundance Youth Facility</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Social Work Support</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Psychiatry Pilot</li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Intensive Skills Y-Training</li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Behaviour Management Systems Training</li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Violence Threat Risk Assessment Level 1 Training</li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">MH Lit - Mental Health in Action</li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Gould Lake Outdoor Education</li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Nature Camp for Students in Grades 1 to 4</li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Outdoor Escape for Students in Grades 5 to 6</li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Quest for Students in Grades 7 to 8</li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Girls Adventure Program for Students in Grades 7 to 8</li><li value="20" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Outreach for Students in Grades 9 to 10</li><li value="21" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Outdoor Pursuits for Students in Grades 10 to 11</li><li value="22" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Outdoor Skills for Students in Grades 10 to 11</li><li value="23" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Wilderness Instructor Course for Students in Grades 11 to 12</li><li value="24" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr">Kayak Instructor Course for Students in Grades 11 to 12</li></ul> For more information, please view the <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a78fcc81-6237-4919-9439-33ea4be4e29a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-September-17-2025.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014545" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Board Meeting Agenda</a>.<img src="/images/4cc033ae-9dd1-46f5-b0b3-1c36dff64904?fingerprint=ppb20251217013727" alt="A group of students preparing canoes next to water" width="573" height="322" style="width:573px;height:322px;display:inline-block"> </div></details><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Notices of Motion</h2>Motion brought forward by Trustee Lloyd: “With the support of Trustees, the Chair of the Board write a letter indicating that the Board of Limestone DSB Trustees affirm the critical role of Trustees as democratically elected and accountable public officials, and calls on the Minister of Education and the provincial government to abandon any potential proposal to systematically remove Trustees or abolish elected district School Boards. Additionally, that this letter be communicated to the Minister of Education, Ministry of Education, all Ontario School Boards, Trustee associations, Student Trustee associations and local MPPs.”

2025-10-06 19:45:48.094 +0000 UTC

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html&data=05%7c02%7cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7c87ce6a439c57468efa6808ddff5a75bd%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638947486305511600%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=DIS/a3j7GXvfLU7XuNmOfbfr7jBc1v0hrJHWCPn7JCc%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">National Day for Truth and Reconciliation</a> and <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://orangeshirtday.org/&data=05%7c02%7cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7c87ce6a439c57468efa6808ddff5a75bd%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638947486305538772%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=zM/pcw3PwSVsqhpvx3UIpu%2B5mDKSfePkXStX8saJIJc%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Orange Shirt Day</a> are held annually on September 30.This day invites us to engage intentionally in learning about the Residential School System, and the true history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is a time to mourn the children who never returned home, and to honour the Survivors, their families, and their communities.  This day is part of a broader conversation about colonization and systemic inequities. As we learn, it is essential to recognize and uplift Indigenous resilience and resistance, which continue to shape and strengthen communities across the country. On September 30, all LDSB schools, education centres, and sites will lower all school flags to half-mast, in observance of this day. The LDSB Indigenous Education team has put in significant work for supporting a wide range of learning across the system, including the recent launch of Limestone's access to On-Core. On-Core is an online learning platform that provides teachers with high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources. This site will help ensure that all staff have access to meaningful tools that support culturally responsive and inclusive teaching. In addition, LDSB Indigenous student-designed shirts were being sold this past weekend at the <a href="https://www.kncln.ca/news/orange-shirt-day-2025" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest</a>, located at 218 Concession Street, during their Maawnjiding Market. Shirts will also be available today at Confederation Park 1:00-5:30 p.m. for Kingston National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In addition to wearing an orange shirt on September 30, you can: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Review the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7c87ce6a439c57468efa6808ddff5a75bd%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638947486305562068%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=5/cv5t9jAJ%2Bt%2BhF00F%2BOrJqCgEMa1oXpxhj15UUH/KI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">94 Calls to Action.</a>  </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Read books that share authentic Indigenous voices and experiences. </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Volunteer with Indigenous-led organizations that support community healing and empowerment. </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Support Indigenous artists by purchasing their work and sharing their stories. </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Watch Indigenous films and documentaries to deepen your understanding through storytelling. </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Attend public Indigenous events in the community to listen, learn, and build respectful relationships. A list of events can be found on the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.queensu.ca/indigenous/truth-and-reconciliation/2025-events-and-initiatives&data=05%7c02%7cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7c87ce6a439c57468efa6808ddff5a75bd%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638947486305572555%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=r9mKZzUysW89JAS7XaTFx2gviOCdwWr017jgbRwk0zM%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Queen's University Office of Indigenous Initiatives</a> web page.  </li></ul>We understand that some students, staff, and families may wish to have additional support throughout this week. If you require immediate assistance, you can call the support lines shared below:    <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.    </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.    </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at <a href="https://www.hopeforwellness.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">hopeforwellness.ca</a>.  </li></ul>For more information about Indigenous Education with Limestone, please visit the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-education&data=05%7c02%7cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7c87ce6a439c57468efa6808ddff5a75bd%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638947486305582894%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=RAkrwy0A7pchgVAfGCoS3FCiPZBWzay4IzmDWiSfw7Q%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">Indigenous Education page</a>.

2025-09-30 15:35:20.266 +0000 UTC

September 30, 2025 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Dear Glenburnie Community,As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30th, we are reminded of our responsibility to engage intentionally in learning about the Residential School System and the true history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in what is currently known as Canada. This is a day to honour the children who never returned home, to stand with Survivors, and to commit to reconciliation in our classrooms and communities.We encourage all students to wear orange on the 30th to remind us all of our shared commitment to reconciliation.

2025-09-26 18:17:47.724 +0000 UTC

Orange Shirts Designed by LDSB Students Available Locally

<img src="/images/9dc007ac-516c-4323-a906-a61997af3154?fingerprint=ppb20251217014448" alt="KNCLN Orange Shirt Day Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Graphic provided by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest. Two LDSB students designed these orange shirts! As we approach Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, these shirts are now available for purchase locally through the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest. Every purchase goes directly toward strengthening Indigenous-led community programming.Sizes Youth S to XL sizes and Adult small to 5XL sizes. Shirts are $20 each.To purchase, please visit <a href="https://www.kncln.ca/news/orange-shirt-day-2025" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr">kncln.ca/news/orange-shirt-day-2025</a>.

2025-09-24 19:35:10.695 +0000 UTC

Terry Fox Date Change- Thursday, October 1

Dear Glenburnie Community,At Glenburnie, we are proud to continue Terry Fox’s legacy of hope, courage, and determination. Every donation made helps fund vital cancer research and brings us one step closer to the world Terry dreamed of—a world without cancer. Your generosity, big or small, makes a real difference. Together, we can keep Terry’s dream alive.Due to the forecasted weather this Thursday we've changed our date to Thursday, October 1st. Please find the link to donate below:<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fschools.terryfox.ca%2FGlenburniePSGlenburnie&data=05%7C02%7Cmorencys%40limestone.on.ca%7C17a0af23168f45490c2e08ddf9d5ffbe%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638941419710941977%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QU1qAc2LeD6Tv0Hda4dfDFqjfvjC8sABY2RyiqVDLtU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: http://schools.terryfox.ca/GlenburniePSGlenburnie. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">http://schools.terryfox.ca/GlenburniePSGlenburnie</a>Sincerely,Mr. Morency

2025-09-22 14:13:33.819 +0000 UTC

Parent Involvement Committee Co-Chair Elections

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Co-Chair Elections are scheduled for the first PIC meeting on Thursday October 23, 2025. If you wish to apply, nominations are due by Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., and must be accompanied by a short biography (maximum 250 words).Nominations and biographies can be emailed to Patty Gollogly, Associate Superintendent, at <a href="mailto:golloglyp@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link">golloglyp@limestone.on.ca</a>.  Alternatively, nomination packages can be submitted at the LDSB Education Centre at <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fsearch%2F220%2BPortsmouth%2BAvenue%3Fentry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Cfc613dade0b84a977f3508ddf9d9ff00%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638941436870017940%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BJZOj2ySfNzFnUGnNvG26QShwyIKhJaXjO0Ki89SjzI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">220 Portsmouth Avenue</a> (either mailed or dropped off).  If you have any questions you can call: 613 544 6925, ext. 31319. An ideal PIC Co-Chair will be an active and engaged participant in the Board’s PIC as well as their school with the school and board-specific background necessary to effectively guide the various activities of the PIC. If a Co-Chair candidate does not meet these qualifications, the PIC membership may choose, via the normal voting process, to move forward with an election or to extend the advertisement for Co-Chair candidates by a period of two weeks, after which an election will be held.

2025-09-22 13:21:46.047 +0000 UTC

Free EQAO Webinar for Families of Elementary and Secondary Students

In this live webinar EQAO will present the results of the 2024-25 Primary (Grade 3) and Junior (Grade 6) Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will also learn about the latest research and resources available on eqao.com. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.  <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students: 2024-25 Results (Oct 7 @ 6pm)</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Te0EqD3Tl621IKhIWD4Mg#/registration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/wn_1te0eqd3tl621ikhiwd4mg#/registration" class="editor-link">Webinar Registration - Zoom</a></li></ul> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Secondary School Students: 2024-25 Results</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oWomJPtiTUGBU5TFJM6azw#/registration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/wn_owomjptitugbu5tfjm6azw#/registration" class="editor-link">Webinar Registration - Zoom</a></li></ul>

2025-09-22 13:05:28.045 +0000 UTC

Indigenous Caregivers are Invited to Submit an Expression of Interest to Join the Indigenous Education Committee (IEC)

The Limestone District School Board is inviting Indigenous caregivers to submit an Expression of Interest to join the Indigenous Education Committee (IEC).The IEC provides guidance on Indigenous Education initiatives throughout the district and collaborates to support Indigenous students and their families. This year, we are seeking one additional Indigenous caregiver to join this important circle.If you are interested, please complete the Expression of Interest form here: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2F8zsv9E9JDC&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7Ca0aeee05278d4e887f1408ddf52de1f3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638936299630563795%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6u91hjpJIfKQjm9fWKaBPNZhbw6%2FSmnBUq2bttPIjlA%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">ttps://forms.office.com/r/8zsv9E9JDC</a> This form will be available from September 17 to September 24. Please ensure that you complete this form before the due date.We are grateful for your time and consideration.

2025-09-17 13:52:43.569 +0000 UTC

GPS School Newsletter September 15

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Glenburnie Public School – September Newsletter</h2> Dear Glenburnie Families,What a wonderful beginning to the year! Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community partners for making the start-up so positive.Communication is important to us—please connect with us anytime about your child’s learning and progress. Strong home-school partnerships help students thrive.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Welcome to Mrs. Crawford</h3>Following our recent reorganization and the addition of a new classroom, we are very pleased to welcome Mrs. Emily Crawford to the Glenburnie team. Mrs. Crawford will be teaching our new Grade 5/6 class, and we know she will be a wonderful addition to our school community.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Focus on Learning</h3>Our school improvement focus this year is Mathematics and Literacy (Language), aligned with Limestone’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan (2024–2028) and the Student Achievement Plan priorities:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Achievement in core academic skills (literacy & math)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Preparation for future success</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Student engagement & well-being—including belonging, consistent attendance/engagement, and time focused on learning</li></ul>These priorities will guide instruction, assessment, and supports across our school.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Parking Lot & Student Safety</h3>We kindly ask all families to use extra caution during arrival and dismissal. Please prioritize bus traffic and students/families walking in the lot. Only park in designated areas, avoid blocking bus lanes, and ensure children are accompanied while walking. Together, we can keep our school safe.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Safety Protocols</h3>Over the next few weeks, we will be holding practice fire drills and lockdown procedures to ensure all students and staff are well prepared. These routines are an important part of maintaining a safe school environment.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">School Advisory Council (SAC)</h3>We would like to invite all parents and guardians to join us for our September SAC meeting on Monday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm in the school library. This is a great opportunity to get involved and contribute to the school community.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Upcoming Dates</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Monday, September 22 – First SAC Meeting</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">October 23- School Pictures</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Early October – Open House (exact date to be confirmed; more information will be shared soon)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Stay Connected</h3>We’re updating our website with all pertinent information for families. Please visit: 👉 Glenburnie PS Website: <a href="https://glenburnie.limestone.on.ca?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" class="editor-link">glenburnie.limestone.on.ca</a>Sincerely, Scott Morency Principal, Glenburnie PS

2025-09-15 16:40:09.814 +0000 UTC

Picture Day at Glenburnie- October 23

Dear Glenburnie Community,Please mark down Thursday, October 23 in your calendars for our Picture Day!<img src="/images/fa0b10c3-9a53-42b2-b3ae-d5d6fcf6c168?fingerprint=ppb20260211185523" alt="pic day" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2025-09-09 14:47:50.213 +0000 UTC

September 9, 2025 School Re-Organization

Dear Glenburnie Families,Due to increased enrolment at Glenburnie, we are pleased to share that our school will be adding an additional class. This growth is a wonderful sign of the confidence families have in our school community and the strong reputation Glenburnie continues to build.While this does mean we will be reorganizing classes, it is a very positive change for our students and staff. We know that reorganization can feel stressful for students who have already begun to settle into their classrooms. Please know that these decisions are never made lightly. Our staff carefully consider a number of factors when placing students to ensure classes are balanced and supportive of student learning and well-being.Our new school organization will be as follows:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">JK/SK – Amy Ford</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">SK/1 – Joclynn Irwin</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">2/3 – Amy Kervin</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">3/4 – Kelly Pare</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">5/6 – Vacancy</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">7/8 – Adam Spiers</li></ul>We will be hiring a new teacher for the Grade 5/6 class. As soon as this position is filled, we will share that information with you.For some students in SK and Grade 3, this reorganization means a change to a new class. Families of these students will receive a personal phone call from a staff member to inform them of the change and to answer any questions. We will do everything we can to make the transition smooth and positive for our students.These changes will take effect on Monday, September 15.Thank you for your understanding and support as we make this adjustment. Although change can be challenging, it also represents a wonderful opportunity for growth in our school. We are confident that our students will continue to thrive with the dedication and care of our staff.Sincerely, Mr. Morency Principal

2025-09-09 14:17:48.591 +0000 UTC