The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has announced it will begin phase three of its work-to-rule job action beginning January 13, 2020.

This means that in addition to withdrawing various administrative duties, educators will not participate in extra-curricular activities except for those that are scheduled within the regular school day; educators will not plan or participate in any assemblies, except to provide supervision to students; and educators will not participate in field trips. Extra-curricular activities after the school day are cancelled effective January 13, and previously planned field trips are also cancelled. Schools will work with families on refunding any fees paid where possible.

It is important for families to know that there continues to be no impact on student learning and the delivery of the curriculum at this time.

ETFO has also indicated that if the government does not address critical issues by January 17, 2020, ETFO members will begin rotating strikes beginning January 20, 2020. While we have no further information on what this might look like for families in Limestone, it may be prudent for families to begin seeking alternative arrangements for child care should rotating strikes occur. The Board will be given five days notice should strike action take place.

We remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached soon at the central bargaining table between the province, the unions, and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), which represents public school boards at the provincial table.

The Board will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

As a school, we will continue with intramurals, sports teams and clubs during the school day. During job action, there will be no after school games, or tournamants. All field trips are on hold. The ski trip will be postponed to a date later in February.

Please contact Mrs. Campbell if you have any questions.

We are changing our milk program, effective January, 2020. Students in Kindergarten-Grade 3 will still be able to order milk for the month using forms. Students in Grades 4-8 will be able to pruchase milk for $0.75 each day during lunch.

Pleae contact Mrs. Campbell if you have any questions.

Glenburnie Parents: This is a reminder that you can order gift cards from Fundscrip all year long using our school code H4GP2Q.

Go to www.fundscrip.com and check out the gift cards offered. There are over 160 retailers from department stores to gas stations to restaurants and each month new promotions are offered. You can help our school raise money at no extra cost to you.

The gift cards can be shipped directly to you by Lettermail for $1.02. This option is for up to 4 cards or up to $500 value. The cards will be 2 to 7 business days in-transit. They can also be sent Xpresspost at an increased cost.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Jen Flake candjflake@kos.net