Grizzly News June 21-27

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

Glenburnie Public School

Tick Awareness

Special Note

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.

Playground Structure

Exciting School Yard Improvements Coming to Glenburnie!

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:

Relocation of our existing (older) play structure to create additional play opportunities
New soccer fields and nets to support games and teamwork
A rope climbing feature for active play
Outdoor classroom spaces with seating and chalkboards
New tree planting to increase shade and natural green space
Basketball areas with nets at different heights
Natural seating areas using logs and stone for gathering and socializing

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!

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada

This an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It is a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples.

Coming Up 22-26 June

Monday 22 June

Every Monday is Mickey Monday. Wear your Mickey Mouse attire
4:30 Grade 8 Graduation!

Congratulations to all our Grade 8's. Good luck in high school and remember, you will be missed!!!

Tuesday 23June

Final 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.

Wednesday 24 June

Paradiso Hot Lunch Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)

Thursday 25 June

Last Day of School

Second nutrition break - We may or may not have hot food this week. Volunteers will be distributing to classrooms, any food that we have left at the school. 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 26 June

Have a great summer everyone. See you in September.

School Calendar for Next Year

2026 2027 School Calendar

Stay Connected with School Council

We 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: https://www.facebook.com/share/1bNQeFwaUP/

Contact us by e-mail: glenb.council@gmail.com

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 Welcome from SACnotice.

How to Report an Absence

Safe Arrival Absence Reporting Tool

Stay Connected

For multiple ways to keep updated about what is happening in the school please click on Stay Connected

Calling All Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers that would like to help out around the school. If you have a special skill set that you can offer or are willing to host any type of club (e.g. checkers, puzzles, embroidery, yo-yo, dance, singing, crafts, board games, skipping, yoga, knitting, crochet, colouring) we would love to have you join our Den. Our time frames are school days during recess 11:10-11:30 or 1:30-1:50.

Volunteers can be parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, or neighbours. A CPIC (vulnerable sector) is required only if providing direct supervision to students.

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Heidi Carfa at 613-331-2852 if you are interested in helping in any way.

Upcoming Events

Monday - Every Monday is Mickey Monday. Wear your Mickey Mouse attire

Wednesday - Paradiso Hot Lunch Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)

Thursday - Second nutrition break - Volunteers will visit classrooms to distribute "hot food" items donated by the Food Sharing Project. We never know what food option we will receive. Please advise your child and your child's teacher if you do not want them to participate. At this time The Food Sharing Project program is not able to provide recipes.

Friday - Domino's Pizza Day for those that ordered through LunchBox (see below for instructions on how to order)

June

Mon 29 - Tri-Board Student Access Portal opens

August

Wed 5 - Tri-Board Bus Application Deadline

Bringing Food Into the School

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.

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.

Tri-Board and Bus News

Bus Delays Your child does not have to take the bus in order to sign-up for bus cancellation notifications

School Boundary and Transportation Eligibility

Transportation Application Deadline

Special Circumstance Application Deadline

Tri Board Info Handout

2026 2027 Portal Access

Music Lessons

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.

FREE online math help for Ontario students in Grades 4-12

For further information please click TVO Mathify

How to Order Wednesday and Friday Hot Lunches

How to Order Hot Lunch

School Swag

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.