February 14th, 2025
A Message from Ms. Elmslie!
Dear Glencairn Community,
The Glencairn School Council met this week. It was decided that the next and School Council meeting will occur on the third Wednesday of the month (instead of the second Wednesday). So the next meeting of the School Council will be Wednesday April 16, 2025. The approved January 2025 School Council meeting minutes have been posted to the Glencairn website.
Did you know that the Waterloo Region District School Board has a ‘Tool’ to help educators navigate racist situations? The School Council reviewed this tool with me at our last School Council meeting. Here is it for those who might also be interested: Dealing Directly With Discrimination in Our Schools: The DIRECT Tool. This information can be found on the Waterloo Region District School Board website.
As we shared with you previously, today our school held a school-wide read aloud (I am Enough) in honour of Valentine’s Day and Black History Month. It was a great way to come together as a school community with a common experience! Also shared previously was the message that food and treats for students on Valentine’s Day needed to stay home. Some families will notice that treats that were sent to school for sharing have been returned home with the student.
As we look forward to next week, specifically Family Day on Monday February 17, 2025 we hope that you all enjoy spending time with your family, your chosen family, your fur family or some great quality time with yourself doing something you love.
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
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