A Message from Ms. Elmslie!

Dear Glencairn Community,

Our school community has a wonderful opportunity to come together this week to celebrate, ‘Carnaval’! Much thanks goes to our teacher organizers: Megan Cable and Erin Miller! Students enjoyed pre-learning about the traditions surrounding ‘Carnaval’ before themselves engaging in a variety of activities today outside and inside: sledding, snow painting, hockey, tug-of-war, gaga ball, musical chairs, creating their own edible snowman, face painting and a tattoo station. Also supporting our ‘Carnaval’ is our amazing School Council who purchased a warm drink and treat for our students; and, they supported us by serving the students during the afternoon.

Reflex Math is an adaptive game-based learning system designed to help students improve their math fluency. The WRDSB has provided access to all students in Grades 2 to 7. We are excited to offer a free 45-minute webinar for parents and guardians, of grades 2 – 7 students, to support their child’s math learning at home through Go for the Green with Reflex. This session will help families understand how to monitor their child’s progress and effectively use Reflex Math at home.

The webinar will be offered on the following dates:

Wednesday, February 19 | 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Wednesday, February 26 | 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM

Please register here.

It’s that time again! School Council will meet next Wednesday:  February 12th, 2025

LINK HERE (for the virtual option) or in person at 6:00 pm or in the school library

Agenda 

6:00-6:10 Land acknowledgement, Approval of November minutes

6:10-6:20 Financials

6:20-6:30 Requests for Support – if any

6:30-7:00 Fundraising / Sponsorship (Book sale, Gray Jay Fest, Move-a-Thon)

7:00-7:10 WRAPSC Update

7:10-7:30 Principal update – The DIRECT Tool and the WRDSB Progressive Discipline policy.

As always, thank you for your partnership with the school. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Ms. Elmslie

Principal, Glencairn Public School

FEBRUARY:

Black History Month

Popcorn Day: Wednesday February 12, 2025

Friendship Grams (organized by 3A)

School Council Meeting: Wednesday February 12, 2025

Spirit Day/Red and Pink Day: Friday February 14, 2025

Respect Assembly (organized by the leadership team): Friday February 21, 2025

Pizza Day: Friday February 21, 2025

Popcorn Day: Wednesday February 26, 2025

Spirit Day/Grey Jay Day: Friday February 28, 2025

Ramadan begins: Friday February 28, 2025

MARCH:

Move-a-Thon (hosted by School Council): Friday March 7, 2025

Spirit Day (Beach Day): Friday March 7, 2025

March Break: Monday March 10 to 14, 2025

Spirit Day (Grey Jay Day); Friday March 28, 2025

Ramadan ends: Saturday March 29, 2025