Welcome Back!
Glenburnie Public School - August 28, 2019
On behalf of all the staff, we extend a warm welcome to all our students and families, both returning and new! We look forward to working with you in pursuit of learning and well being for all our students.
Our staff have been hard at work this summer cleaning and preparing classrooms and the school. We are ready and excited for this school year. A special thanks to our caretakers, Mr. Burtch, Trevor and Kyle for our sparkling school and to Mrs.Tuttle for getting our office up and running.I feel fortunate to continue to work with such a dedicated and talented group of people who learn and work together every day to matter in the lives of students.
Our hope for this year is that each and every student feels welcome and that they matter. When we feel valued and confident in who we are, we are more likely to take risks and get involved. As well, we are more likely to work hard and persevere. These are all key ingredients to successful learning and growth. We look forward to your partnership in making this happen, because you matter and are so important in your child's life! Developing positive partnerships between home and school through effective communication will help ensure your child will be the best they can be.
This is an exciting time of year, full of opportunity and new beginnings! Students have a variety of feelings: anxious, hesitant, excited. We encourage you to help your child continue to develop a growth mindset and set goals to get better at something, to learn more about something, and to grow as a person. But before you do that, we encourage you to help your child be mindful of his/her strengths and abilties...things that make them unique and special, ways they contribute, and the positive characteristics they have. Hopefully, this will fuel them to embrace challenges and opportunities this upcoming school year!
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions, concerns, or ideas you would like to share.
Sincerely, Heather Campbell, Principal
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Our Staff and Class Organization
Please note that we start the school year based on projected enrollment and over the first week of school, we continue to work through the class organization process based on actual numbers. Until this process is complete, class placements are tentative and reorganization is always a possibility. If reorganization were to occur, parents will be notified of class placement changes by the second week of school.
Grade 1/2 - Mrs. Irwin
Grade 2/3 - Mr. MacKenzie
Grade 4/5 - Mrs. Pare
Grade 6/7 - Ms. Matthews
Grade 7/8 - Ms. Onyskiw
SST/Planning - Ms Wyatt
Core French - Mr. Bart (on short term leave), welcome to Mlle Unger during his absence
Office Administrator - Mrs. Tuttle
Head Caretaker - Mr. Burtch
Educational Assistants - Mrs. Lancaster, Ms. Schonauer (Jess), Mrs. Tweedy, Ms. Lutz
Lunch/Yard Supervisor - Ms. Fox (Brenda)
Vice Principal - Mrs. Diamond, Principal - Mrs. Campbell
School Hours
9:10-10:50 Instruction
10:50-11:20 Recess
11:20-1:00 Instruction
1:00-1:15 Lunch
1:15-1:55 Recess
1:55-3:35 Instruction
3:35 Dismissal
Upcoming Dates...
Sept 6 Wear your Glenburnie Grizzly Gear or wear blue and/or yellow
Sept 9 Parent Council meeting (6:30 p.m.) in the library
Sept16 Bus Patroller Training @ Glenburnie (am)
Sept. 27 PA Day - no classes
October 9 Grade 7 immunizations
October 14 Thanksgiving
September Open House and BBQ - date TBD - look for details coming home soon
Many items are coming home next week! Please return as soon as possible:
- Acceptable Use Notification Form (replaces Computer Use Agreement)
- Social Media Permission Form
- Advance Absence Notification Card
- Data Verification Forms
- Accident Insurance Application Package (Please note that Board Policy requires all students who participate in school sponsored extracurricular activities are to have Accident Insurance Coverage either through Reliable Insurance Company or provide another carrier. Proof of insurance must be provided prior to your child's participation in school sponsored sporting events.)
Parent Council
Summer Construction
- There will be a fenced area to allow new grass to grow over dug up areas near the parking lot. This will be off limits to students until next spring.
- There will be a second fenced area near the climber closest to the school. There will be no access to this area for a few months while the sod has a chance to take root. Kinderagrten students will still have access to the climber.
The roof of our Gazebo has been repaired! Thank you to LDSB Facility Services for providing the work by our carpenter. And a big thanks goes to Parent Council for funding the cost of the materials!
HOT LUNCH and MILK
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Early ON Drop-in continues!
Allergies, Asthma or Medical Needs
If your child has allergies, asthma, or another medical condition that we need to know about, please contact the office or your child's teacher. As per new Ministry policy, we will require a Plan of Care to be filled out by parents for any student with an Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes or Epilepsy. This replaces previous medical safety plans.
If your child needs to take prescribed medication during school hours, please contact your child's teacher or the main office for infomration or required forms..
Reporting Your Child's Absence
There are three options to use to report a student absence:
- Call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349 **Always enter "lates" as a full day even if the child will only be absent for half a day. We will adjust it once the student arrives
- Use the SchoolMessenger App on your phone (see below), select "Attendance" then "Report an Absence"
- Use the SchoolMessenger website portal (see link below)
SchoolMessenger App: Download the SchoolMessenger App to stay connected. Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the SchoolMessenger website portal, or from within the LDSB mobile app.
Safe Schools
As part of the Ontario Government's Safe Welcome program, all elementary schools have secure access where all doors are locked during the school day. Parents/Guardians and all visitors are welcome to access the building through the front door. You will need to ring the buzzer (to the right) when you arrive. If you plan to stay at the school between 8:55-3:35, please sign in and get a visitor or volunteer tag. We thank you for your cooperation and support with this provincial initiative.
Student Use of Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices
Students are permitted to bring cell phones and other electronic devices to school, such as iPods or chromebooks. They may use these ONLY WITH PERMISSION FROM A STAFF MEMBER during the instructional times and breaks. Cell phones must be turned off as soon as students arrive at school and kept in a safe location. Students may not use any electronics during outdoor recess. Please do not to text/message your child during instructional hours and expect them to respond. Students are responsible for any equipment brought to school and the school is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Boys and Girls Club
To inquire or register, please contact the program coordinator at 613-453-1408 or email glenburnie@bgckingston.ca.
Threat/Risk Assessment and Notification
Newsletter
Newsletter email list: If you wish to add or remove an email, please email campbellh@limestone.on.ca.
Glenburnie PS
Email: glenb@limestone.on.ca
Website: https://glenburnie.limestone.on.ca/
Location: 2252 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, ON, Canada
Phone: 613-542-0633
Twitter: @Glenburnie_ldsb