Grizzly Update – November 21, 2025

Dear Glenburnie Families,

We’ve had a wonderful stretch of learning, community connection, and school spirit here at Glenburnie. Classrooms continue to showcase exciting, hands-on learning, and students are fully engaged across all grades.

Earlier this week, we were pleased to welcome our Superintendent, Mike Blackburn, for a visit. Mr. Blackburn spent time in several classrooms and commented on the strong, caring relationships between students and staff, the high level of student engagement, and the warm, positive feeling throughout the building. It was a great opportunity to highlight the wonderful work happening daily at Glenburnie.

We would also like to share our appreciation for our Glenburnie School Advisory Council (SAC). Our recent Movie Night and the trip to the Frontenacs game were both tremendous successes. These events bring our community together, give families a chance to connect, and create special experiences for our students. Thank you to SAC for your hard work and support.See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census (Nov. 24–28)

A reminder that the Student Census will take place the week of November 24–28 for students in Grades 4 to 12. The census is a voluntary, confidential survey that helps us better understand the identities, experiences, and needs of our students.

Key points:

• Participation is voluntary
• Responses are confidential
• Students may answer as much or as little as they choose

Opt-Out Information
If you prefer that your child not participate, please contact the school principal. Students who are opted out will not receive the survey and will be given an alternate activity.

Opt-Out Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025
If you miss the deadline but still wish for your child not to complete the census at school, please contact the office next week and we will support you.

Resources—including FAQs, video overviews, and survey copies—are available on the LDSB website.

Important Public Health Update – First Confirmed Case of Influenza A

Southeast Public Health (SEPH) has confirmed the first case of Influenza A for the 2025–2026 season. Please take a moment to review the information below so we can continue keeping our school community healthy.

About Influenza
Influenza can cause mild to severe illness and may lead to serious complications, even in otherwise healthy children and adults.

Immunization
The flu vaccine is the best protection and is available free for all Ontarians aged 6 months and older.

• Available through health-care providers and pharmacies
• SEPH is offering immunization clinics for children under 5 who cannot receive it from their primary provider

Everyday Prevention

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use alcohol-based sanitizer
• Assist young children in using sanitizer and store it safely out of reach

Symptoms of Influenza
Fever (over 38°C), dry cough, chills, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, runny nose, loss of appetite
Young children may also experience nausea or vomiting

When to Keep Your Child Home
Please keep students home when unwell. They may return once they are:

• Fever-free, and
• Their symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours (48 hours for vomiting/diarrhea)

SEPH recommends wearing a well-fitting mask for 10 days after symptoms begin.

For more information, please visit Ontario’s respiratory illness webpage.

Pink Shirt Day – Friday, November 21

Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day. Students are encouraged to wear pink as a symbol of kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying.

Lion’s Club Dance – Friday, November 21 (Grades 5–8)

Also tomorrow evening, Grade 5–8 students are invited to the Storrington Lions Club Dance.
All proceeds from this event go directly to Glenburnie Public School.

Thank you to the SAC volunteers who will be helping at the dance.

Spirit Day – Monday, November 24: Moustache Day

Students are invited to show their Grizzly spirit with Moustache Day—real, drawn-on, or paper moustaches encouraged! Mr. Spiers and Mr. Morency are hard at work growing their moustaches for the day!

Candy Cane Lane – Donations & Volunteers Needed

We have already received many wonderful donations for our annual Candy Cane Lane, and we are grateful for your generosity.

We are still accepting:

• new or gently used “gift-worthy” items
• wrapping paper
• tissue paper
• gift bags
• gift tags

Please drop off items with Ms. Kim in the office.

Volunteers Needed – December 15, 16, 17

We need help:

• setting up tables
• organizing the donated items
• assisting students with choosing and wrapping gifts

If you can help during school hours, email glenb@limestone.on.ca with your availability.

Mittens Drive

We continue to collect warm mittens of all sizes, especially for our youngest students. Thank you to all who have donated—your kindness is truly appreciated.

Jingle Bell Walk & Roll – Friday, December 5

Our annual Jingle Bell Walk & Roll will take place on Friday, December 5.
We will once again be supporting the local Food Bank, and donations can be dropped off in the office.

Holiday Concert – Thursday, December 18

Save the date!
Our Holiday Concert will be held on Thursday, December 18.
Performance times and class details will be shared soon.

Glenburnie School Clothing Orders

School clothing is now available to order for the holiday season!
Families can browse and purchase through the following link:

https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/glenburnieps/

There are many great selections, including hoodies, T-shirts, and other Grizzly-themed items.
If you are hoping to have items in time for the holidays, please place your order as soon as possible.

Hot Lunch Ordering

Hot Lunch is available online.
Families can follow the steps outlined in the PDF below:

How-to-Order-Guide (1).pdf

Thank you for your continued support and for helping make Glenburnie such a warm, caring, and community-focused school. We are proud of our Grizzlies each and every day and truly value our partnerships with families.

Warm regards,
Mr. Morency