Granite Ridge Education Centre

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October 2025</strong></b></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: right;"><img src="/images/0fe720d7-d4d1-4219-a1e2-817a18b59112" alt="Fall Leaves" width="373" height="248" style="width:373px;height:248px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"October's poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter"</strong></b></i><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">~ Nova Beir</strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope that all Gryphon families have enjoyed the last few touches of warm weather that we have had the luxury of experiencing. It has been a few years since we have been able to revel in extended hours for outdoor learning and play as we have this year - and we couldn't be happier. While the rain has come to start our week, we know that this brings its' own gifts, and the faces of our Kinder students jumping in puddles has been enough to remind us that joy can be found on even the cloudiest of days. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> As we transition through the month of October, we share updates in the newsletter below. As always, please feel free to contact the school should you have any questions.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: School Phone Number Change</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that in the spring, the school phone system changed, and with it, the phone number for the school. The </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">new phone number for GREC is: 343-283-0500. </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At this time, calls to the old phone number still work, however, this will not remain the case. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friendly Reminders for ALL students and families (K-12):</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The GREC school property: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NUT FREE</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SCENT FREE</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have a number of staff and students - particularly elementary aged students - who have anaphylactic allergies and sensitivities to scent. Please help us keep our students and school community safe by ensuring lunches and snacks are nut-free, and by refraining from the use of scented products.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d196ae2b-4699-48c8-a9c0-5e4f47db1b8b" alt="nut free" width="226" height="324" style="width:226px;height:324px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5bd47b9d-7122-45d8-a1f3-e32a150a456e" alt="scent free" width="349" height="244" style="width:349px;height:244px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individual Education Plans (IEP's)</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IEP's were sent home with students last week. If your student has an IEP, remember that these documents are a working document - meaning, they can be adjusted as needed based on discussion between the school and home. We appreciate the feedback that we receive regarding IEP's and their content, as well as the opportunity to work with guardians as stakeholders in the education of your children. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a point of interest, you may notice that the IEP looks different from previous years. Our platform used for writing the IEP's has changed, and so there are some changes in the "look" of IEP's. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions regarding the IEP for your student, please fill out the attached comments section, or connect with your classroom teacher (elementary students and secondary SCS students) or Mr. Stott (secondary students). You can also request an IEP review meeting. The Identification, Review and Placement Committee meetings for students with formalized identifications will occur later in the year. More information will come at a later date.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0cd55453-050b-419c-b7b9-cb6a763294b0" alt="OSSLT" width="420" height="168" style="width:420px;height:168px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The OSSLT will take place for Grade 10 students on Tuesday, November 18th and Wednesday, November 19th. Students will receive explicit instructions throughout the months of October and November, as well as in the days leading up to the test. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In order to help students prepare, prep sessions are taking place this week, as well as a practice test on Monday, October 27th. These prep sessions will allow students to familiarize themselves with the online test format, as well as to complete sample questions with explicit instruction and practice. Students will receive feedback after these sessions and practice test, and staff will work with students requiring additional support in advance of the test. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More communication will follow for students requiring to write the OSSLT. Families with questions are welcome to contact Mr. Donatelli (Lead Success Teacher) for more information as needed.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Algonquin Language Learning</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kwey kakina</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With the support of the Indigenous Education team, we are happy to offer the opportunity for students across all grades at GREC to take part in learning Algonquin language. Lessons take place one day per week (Fridays) during the regular school day. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have interest in your student taking part in Algonquin language lessons, please reach out to the school. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1ac44826-2aae-4f3b-9fdb-1633af771e88" alt="school bus" width="263" height="123" style="width:263px;height:123px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking &amp; Student Pick Up - Safety Update</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There has been an increase in the number of vehicles parking on Road 38 during our end of day routines for student pick-up. Unfortunately, the additional vehicles along the side of the road is </span><img src="/images/d07b5699-ca04-4b04-8909-2947ed94f4bc" alt="no parking" width="100" height="140" style="width:100px;height:140px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">creating safety concerns for pedestrians and drivers, and is also delaying the departure of buses. Additionally, the township has received calls of concern from community members who are driving on Road 38 during this time as pedestrians have been crossing in front of traffic.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There have been no parking signs placed on the school-side of Road 38, north of the entrance, and there may be more added to the opposite side of the road as well. Parents and guardians who are picking up their student are encouraged to keep regular bus transportation routines as much as possible in order to reduce the number of vehicles coming to the school at the end of the day. For those who must pick up their student, please ensure that you are staying clear of no parking zones. Please do not park in front of the school on Road 38. If you choose not to park in the school lot and wait for buses to depart, there is additional parking available at the ball diamond and rink, as well as along Dickson Crescent. These places also provide sidewalks for students to safely make their way there.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Respect for Community</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the last number of weeks, we have had calls to the school from community members reporting concerns regarding our secondary student conduct in the community during the school day. Items of concern include leaving litter on private properties, large amounts of garbage being left behind at the rink and ball diamonds, misuse of carts at Mike Dean's, and loud and boisterous conduct with foul language on and around private properties. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is not how we want students representing GREC; in fact it is the exact opposite. Administration will be visiting classes again to speak about these challenges. We would appreciate support from parents and guardians, and ask that you speak with your students about their choices of activities during unsupervised periods and encourage them to be positive representations of our school. Guardians of students who are known to be part of the challenges in the community will be contacted directly to explore possible solutions, which may include remaining on school property during breaks and lunch. Thank you for your support. </span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/15b8f8f4-350b-4f5a-ac9f-5dc72173de3a" alt="IMG 6915" width="236" height="177" style="width:236px;height:177px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">THANK YOU DAVID YERZA!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On September 24th, David Yerza completed yet another annual Swim-a-Thon event at the Perth Pool. We have been fortunate enough to have David's support with raising funds for school initiatives, and this year was no different, as David raised just over $950!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, David, for your generosity!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hunting Season &amp; Extended Absences </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hunting season is upon us, and many students at GREC take part in hunting trips with their families. In order to help us in supporting students before, during and after their absence with academics, please ensure that the school is aware of any planned extended absences for hunting - or any other reason throughout the year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For secondary students, please also ensure that an </span><a href="/documents/67e5c6d0-0167-4876-9a47-ee267ebd6cf2/Extended-Absence-Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EXTENDED ABSENCE FORM</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is completed. All students are responsible for work missed during their absence. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday Night Kids Club Halloween Update:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9f5162fd-7077-46d2-b883-2076c4f16122" alt="pumpkins" width="292" height="193" style="width:292px;height:193px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday Night Kids Club will have a Halloween party on October 24th. Please note that there will be no Kids Club on Friday, October 31st for Halloween.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Questions?</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reach out to Sarah McCullough - RFCS Youth Program Supervisor</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Land O' Lakes Community Halloween Dance</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/fd46c508-45ae-4990-8837-d986cc85f38f" alt="2218128822941875282" width="811" height="1440" style="width:811px;height:1440px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SECONDARY October Spirit Week:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0b9e3fba-987b-47ed-b44f-3194a2317ba0" alt="Spirit Week October 2025" width="949" height="1265" style="width:949px;height:1265px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ELEMENTARY October Spirit Week:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/16733f81-e232-4c7e-b2e2-e08079cbeec3" alt="elementary spirit week" width="950" height="1267" style="width:950px;height:1267px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skills Competitions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary and Secondary students in grades 4 to 12 are eligible to compete in the LDSB and Ontario Skills Competitions in the spring each year. At GREC, we would love to see students get involved in a variety of skills. For information about the Spring 2025 Skills Competition, you can click on this link: </span><a href="https://www.ldsbexpandedopportunities.com/ldsbskills" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Skills</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This website will be updated closer to competitions for 2026. </span></p><h1 class="editor-heading-h1" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone Skills Competition is the lead-up to the Skills Ontario events that happen in early May each year.&nbsp; The gold medal winners from the Limestone event may be offered the opportunity to represent the LDSB at the Ontario Skills Competition.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students to demonstrate that they are the best in their field. Over three days, student competitors impress their educators, family, friends, and prospective employers. Winners are awarded with Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals and the opportunity to compete at the Skills Canada National Competition. From there, competitors could be headed to the WorldSkills Competition.</span></h1><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Examples of Skills categories in 2025 included (but were not limited to):</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a03ecebc-877a-41c8-8c6d-fd437c17367b" alt="skills" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who are interested can speak with their classroom or subject-specific teachers to find out more! Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the new year!</strong></b></i></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Annual Granite Ridge Christmas Store: Donations now being accepted!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/2b56fc54-f76d-4a0e-b4d3-e0e9278e58fb" alt="christmas store" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christmas Assistance Program</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bb27ef50-0a29-40aa-988e-56200af1270f" alt="gift" width="254" height="198" style="width:254px;height:198px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Christmas Assistance Program is available to individuals and families in Central and North Frontenac through the Salvation Army Mississippi-Rideau Lakes Corps. Every attempt is made to have a hamper available to everyone who needs one. Families can apply by completing the following two forms, and calling the number on the application to set up an interview. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Applications are due</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to Rural Frontenac Community Services by Friday, November 21st. </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://grec.limestone.on.ca/documents/THE-SALVATION-ARMY-SHARBOT-LAKE-2025-CHRISTMAS-ASSISTANCE-APPLICATION.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025 Christmas Assistance Program Application</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://grec.limestone.on.ca/documents/TOY-WISH-LIST.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Toy Wish List</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Appointments will be scheduled for applicants to come in with required information as applications are received. </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Messages from Public Health: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/43e865bc-dbba-45c7-98a0-22fa813c8fe6" alt="public health logo" width="276" height="105" style="width:276px;height:105px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="kflaph.ca/ImmunizationReporting" target="_blank" title="Public Health 1"><img src="/images/3a8194f5-98be-4298-8f7e-f4df2f4cbbd5" alt="Public Health 1" width="820" height="1268" style="width:820px;height:1268px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="kflaph.ca/ImmunizationReporting" target="_blank" title="Public Health 2"><img src="/images/b85612f3-c173-49ab-bfed-af416f581eff" alt="Public Health 2" width="850" height="1314" style="width:850px;height:1314px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="kflaph.ca/SchoolVision" target="_blank" title="Public Health 3"><img src="/images/97653715-427f-4480-a92d-09303a9f7e40" alt="Public Health 3" width="783" height="979" style="width:783px;height:979px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/e8d7ae5f-2c53-413b-84e2-ac4dc1e2dc18" alt="important dates" width="230" height="183" style="width:230px;height:183px;display:inline-block;float:right"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates:</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October 2025</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">27-31 - Spirit Week</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 2025</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11 - Remembrance Day Assembly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13 - Elementary Progress Reports go home</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">14 - PA Day - No school for students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">17 - Bus Safety Presentations (JK-8)</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">17 - Photo Retake Day &amp; Elementary Class Photos</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">18-19 - OSSLT</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">19, 25 - SHSM First Aid/CPR Training</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">20 - Secondary Midterm grades to OCAS &amp; OUAC</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 2025</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christmas Store</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11 - Christmas Dinner (Tentative)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 22 - January 2 - Winter Break</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5 - Back to school!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">30 - PA Day - No school for students</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25-26 - Grade 12 Graduation Photos</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13 - Term 1 Report Cards Go Home</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16 - Family Day Holiday</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 - Grade 8 Graduation Photos</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16-20 - March Break</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3 - Good Friday Holiday</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6 - Easter Monday Holiday</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">17 - PA Day - No school for students</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">18 - Victoria Day Holiday</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">29 - PA Day - No School for students</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9 - Athletic Banquet - 5:00pm</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16-17 - Grade 12 Final Summative Evaluations &amp; Exams</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">18-24 - Semester 2 Final Examinations</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">23 - Grade 8 Graduation - 6:30pm</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24 - Kindergarten Celebration - 1:30pm</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24 - Final Elementary Reports Home</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25 - Grade 12 Graduation - 11am</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25 - Last day of school</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendars</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB School Year Calendar 2025-2026</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5850ce84-9e2b-4ee6-a774-c41cdc21bef1/2025-06-26-School-Year-Calendar-5-Day-Calendar.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary 5-Day Calendar 2025-2026</span></a></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Parents &amp; Guardians,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We invite you to join our first Parent Council meeting on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">the first Monday of each month, </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">which will take place in the GREC Library or online via Zoom from 5:30-6:30pm.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Parent Council is a group of parents, guardians, staff, and community members who work together to support and enhance our school environment. Through these meetings, we discuss important topics, share updates, and make decisions that shape our school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your insights and ideas are invaluable to us. We believe that a range of perspectives strengthens our efforts, and we would love to see more voices represented. Whether you have suggestions, or questions, or simply want to listen in, your involvement makes a real difference!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please consider joining us. We look forward to welcoming new and returning faces. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prevalent Medical Conditions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools are required to have a plan of care on site for any student with a prevalent medical condition. If your student has a prevalent medical condition, please take the time to fill out the appropriate form below and return the form to the school. Forms must be updated annually so that the school is aware of changes to plans.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student requires daily medications, these should NOT be carried in backpacks, but rather stored in the main office. If medications are to be administered by school staff, additional forms are required. Please reach out to the school if you have any questions, or to make arrangements for administration of medications.</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/6cb17e7d-afa6-5389-ba6c-8b822152fc91/Form%20311-D%20Asthma%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Asthma Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8d3074f2-3d7a-5432-9e36-6488a4909f99/Form%20311-E%20Anaphylaxis%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/3145e7bf-68db-5d8e-9c6c-3986a3d947da/Form%20311-B%20Epilepsy%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Epilepsy Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/348c4b1c-73f6-5c1c-b5b9-945d10579288/Form%20311-C%20Diabetes%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Diabetes Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8ca5dae7-cc6b-55d5-a27a-515b750ed82a/Plan%20of%20Care%20Generic.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Generic Plan of Care</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Late Arrival? Early Dismissal? </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As you can appreciate, the office can be very busy at the beginning and end of each day. We ask that you notify your student's teacher (Elementary; note, email) or the main office (Secondary) about changes to regular routines ahead of time wherever possible. If there are unforeseen changes, please notify the office </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">before 1:30pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This will allow us to relay the information to the classroom in a timely manner. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All doors of the school building remain locked during the school day. Please continue to buzz at the front door for pick ups and drop offs during the day.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reporting a Student Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reporting Absences: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are three options to use to report a student absence:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">use the SchoolMessenger App on your phone, select "Attendance", then "Report an Absence"</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">use the SchoolMessenger website portal</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call the main office of the school</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Rights Reporting Tool</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/194b73ca-9423-4423-9236-2382c234d04a" alt="human rights" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendance Matters</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/63bfc51d-fddb-440d-9e53-c07f111df672" alt="attendance" width="685" height="669" style="width:685px;height:669px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/981f7563-db61-4bd3-8594-4f8bf65fd1b2" alt="lates" width="698" height="482" style="width:698px;height:482px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e7cd2011-a045-49fc-9f91-0d14e4423d00" alt="land acknowledgement" width="684" height="429" style="width:684px;height:429px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/16952f8b-1566-44b1-b422-b14f522ad31e" alt="GREC Aerial" width="730" height="338" style="width:730px;height:338px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The pre-scheduled dates for representatives from Ontario's Colleges and Universities that are visiting GREC this year are listed below. These dates are subject to change depending on the availability of recruiters. Students who are interested in hearing from these post-secondary schools should listen to the daily announcements and check the school website for updated information. These visits are open to students in any grade.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date</em></i></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School</em></i></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</em></i></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sept. 17th </em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fleming College</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:30pm</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sept. 23rd</em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Queen's University</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:00am</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sept. 24th</em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyalist College</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:00am</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sept. 26th</em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Algonquin College</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:00am</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sept. 29th</em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">St. Lawrence College</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:30am</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oct. 9th </em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nipissing University</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:25pm</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oct. 15th</em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">College Application Session</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:20am</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oct. 16th</em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">University Application Session</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:20am</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oct. 6-10th</em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">University Regional Fairs</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">TBD</em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">College Information Program</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 233.333px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 6th</em></i></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carleton University</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:00am</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Application Deadlines</strong></b></i></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 15th, 2026: University Application Deadline</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 1st, 2026: College Application Deadline for Highly Competitive Programs</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> When deciding on your future post-secondary institution, it is very helpful to visit the Open House. Open Houses will be advertised on the post-secondary school's website. These are usually held in the fall and again in the spring, often during March Break. Visiting an Open House is one of the best ways to determine if the post-secondary institution feels right for you. You can also sign up for A Student-for-the-Day Program. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome Back!</strong></b></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/a4d9301e-8b94-408b-9d93-aef2a570590c" alt="welcome back" width="287" height="190" style="width:287px;height:190px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Granite Ridge Education Centre!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited to kick off another exciting school year filled with learning and growth!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">**Please read through this newsletter carefully as it includes important information about school start-up and first day information - in particular for our elementary students**</strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our staff have been busy getting ready for 2025 in many ways! Educators have been setting up their spaces and planning for learning, office staff have been busy with many tasks including new registrations and ensuring tools are in place for a positive start up, and our custodial team has been busy with summer cleaning and repair projects. A huge thank you to the whole team for working tirelessly to ensure GREC is ready for the 2025-2026 school year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friendly Reminders for ALL students and families (K-12):</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The GREC school property: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NUT FREE</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SCENT FREE</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have a number of staff and students - particularly elementary aged students - who have anaphylactic allergies and sensitivities to scent. Please help us keep our students and school community safe by ensuring lunches and snacks are nut-free, and by refraining from the use of scented products.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d196ae2b-4699-48c8-a9c0-5e4f47db1b8b" alt="nut free" width="226" height="324" style="width:226px;height:324px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5bd47b9d-7122-45d8-a1f3-e32a150a456e" alt="scent free" width="349" height="244" style="width:349px;height:244px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Welcome/Placement Letter to Families:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Every year, elementary schools experience movement in and out of the community due to family moves. In September, the elementary school organization may change once we have true enrollment numbers to work with, and as such, teacher/grade/student placements may require rebalancing in the first few weeks of school. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On the PA Day, Tuesday, September 2nd - families of elementary students will receive an email from your child's classroom staff. </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This email will include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">your student's class placement</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">classroom-specific information as needed</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Supplies &amp; Labelling:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our school will provide the necessary supplies that every student needs for learning. However, if you are looking for back-to-school suggestions from LDSB, here are a few things to think about bringing with you on the first day:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Backpack</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">labelled water bottle</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch bag with a nut-free lunch and snacks</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">personal pencil case to hold any supplies that the student may want to bring (pencils, erasers, scissors, ruler, etc.)</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indoor shoes (with non-marking soles) to be left at school</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">extra clothes (for our kinder/primary students)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To avoid your student's clothing from ending up in the lost and found, please consider LABELLING YOUR ITEMS, such as indoor and clothing, indoor and outdoor shoes, containers, school supplies, etc. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Day of School Welcoming Committee!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many school staff will be outside to greet students as they arrive and get off of the buses to help ensure that students find their way to their class line-ups (elementary), or their home room classes (secondary). </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is going to be a wonderful year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, should you have questions about your child's learning, please connect with classroom educators. If you have any general questions or wonderings about the school, don't hesitate to reach out!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The school email address is gredc@limestone.on.ca</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Best wishes for the best start up!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Moore, Mr. Czermak, and the GREC staff team</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e8d7ae5f-2c53-413b-84e2-ac4dc1e2dc18" alt="important dates" width="230" height="183" style="width:230px;height:183px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates:</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, September 1st - Labour Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, September 2nd - PA Day, class placement emails sent to elementary families</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, September 3rd - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary School Organization &amp; Class Placements</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All students have been placed into a tentative classroom organization, that is subject to change based on overall enrollment in the first week. This means that the class and teacher your child starts out with on the first day of school may not be the same class/teacher in mid-September. Should there be a reorganization of staff and students, information will be shared with families. Classes and staff changes take place based on actual enrollment, which is sometimes different from the projected enrollment that staffing is based on in the spring. Student and family moves impact how many students are at GREC. We always do our best to minimize disruption to student learning and will take direction from the LDSB should changes be required. Changes may be needed if classes are too small or too large, based on Ministry of Education class size requirements, which are mandated from the province. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Once school starts, class numbers will be reviewed by a central committee of the LDSB to determine what, if any, changes need to be made. Any reorganization will happen after the second week of school. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are encouraged to speak to children about the potential for change. As adults, we have the opportunity to model healthy emotions and mindsets around change, helping students to work through the emotions that may arise is an important life skill. </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks to all GREC students and families, in advance, for your understanding and flexibility as we determine class sizes and placements.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Teaching Staff:</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">JK/SK - Ms. Cronk &amp; Mrs. Hole</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">JK/SK - Ms. Wallin &amp; Ms. Greene</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1/2 - Ms. Gale</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1/2 - Mrs. Lees</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2/3 - Mrs. McPhee</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3/4 - Mr. Flegal</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4/5 - Mr. Hopkins</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5/6 - Mrs. McDonough</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6/7 - Mr. Gilbertson</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7/8 - Ms. Montero</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Planning Time - Ms. Dehoop</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">French - Mme B &amp; Mme Conboy</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, September 1st</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Labour Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, September 2nd</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day - No school for students</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class placement email sent to families</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, September 3rd (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Day of School!!</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, September 4th (Day 2)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, September 5th (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GREC Spirit Day! Wear your GREC Gear and school colours!</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates:</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 2025</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1st - Labour Day Holiday</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 - PA Day - No school for students</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3 - First day of school for students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">15 - Parent Action Council Meeting: 5:30pm</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">23-26 Scholastic Book Fair</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24 - GREC Meet &amp; Greet: 5 - 7pm (book fair open!)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">26 - Terry Fox Run/Walk (tentative)</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">30 - Orange Shirt Day</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October 2025</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 - School Photo Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6-10 - Safety Week</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10 - PA Day - No school for students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13 - Thanksgiving Holiday</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">15 - Grade 7/8 Immunization Clinic</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">27-31 - Spirit Week</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 2025</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11 - Remembrance Day Asssembly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13 - Elementary Progress Reports go home</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">14 - PA Day - No school for students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">17 - Bus Safety Presentations (JK-8)</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 2025</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3 - Christmas Store</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11 - Christmas Dinner (Tentative)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 22 - January 2 - Winter Break</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5 - Back to school!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">30 - PA Day - No school for students</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13 - Term 1 Report Cards Go Home</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16 - Family Day Holiday</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16-20 - March Break</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3 - Good Friday Holiday</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6 - Easter Monday Holiday</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">17 - PA Day - No school for students</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">18 - Victoria Day Holiday</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">29 - PA Day - No School for students</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9 - Athletic Banquet - 5:00pm</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16-17 - Grade 12 Final Summative Evaluations &amp; Exams</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">18-24 - Semester 2 Final Examinations</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">23 - Grade 8 Graduation - 6:30pm</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24 - Kindergarten Celebration - 1:30pm</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24 - Final Elementary Reports Home</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25 - Grade 12 Graduation - 11am</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25 - Last day of school</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendars</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB School Year Calendar 2025-2026</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5850ce84-9e2b-4ee6-a774-c41cdc21bef1/2025-06-26-School-Year-Calendar-5-Day-Calendar.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary 5-Day Calendar 2025-2026</span></a></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Parents &amp; Guardians,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We invite you to join our first Parent Council meeting on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, September 15th, 2025, </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">which will take place in the GREC Library from 5:30-6:30pm.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will hold elections for the 2025-2026 Parent Council Executive on September 15th, 2025.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Parent Council is a group of parents, guardians, staff, and community members who work together to support and enhance our school environment. Through these meetings, we discuss important topics, share updates, and make decisions that shape our school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your insights and ideas are invaluable to us. We believe that a range of perspectives strengthens our efforts, and we would love to see more voices represented. Whether you have suggestions, or questions, or simply want to listen in, your involvement makes a real difference!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please consider joining us. We look forward to welcoming new and returning faces. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Executive positions on Parent Council include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Co-Chair/Chair</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundraising Chair</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Representative</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you would like to run for an executive position, please contact Carrie Moore, Principal at mooreca@limestone.on.ca</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Physical Plant Updates</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Air Conditioning</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">After what we know has felt like a long wait, GREC had significant updates over the summer to set up an air conditioning system for the school. Facilities folks were hard at work ensuring that the internal infrastructure and roof infrastructure had all that it needed to receive the air conditioning units which, with any luck, will be installed on the roof this fall so that we will be ready for the spring and summer months in 2026. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kinder Yard</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our natural play space for the Kinders also got an upgrade this summer. Our courtyard has been re-done to include a new large sand box, stepping logs, and what now looks like tall posts but will soon become a play house! We are excited to continue to build the outdoor space for our kinder and primary students. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prevalent Medical Conditions</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools are required to have a plan of care on site for any student with a prevalent medical condition. If your student has a prevalent medical condition, please take the time to fill out the appropriate form below and return the form to the school. Forms must be updated annually so that the school is aware of changes to plans.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student requires daily medications, these should NOT be carried in backpacks, but rather stored in the main office. If medications are to be administered by school staff, additional forms are required. Please reach out to the school if you have any questions, or to make arrangements for administration of medications.</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/6cb17e7d-afa6-5389-ba6c-8b822152fc91/Form%20311-D%20Asthma%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Asthma Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8d3074f2-3d7a-5432-9e36-6488a4909f99/Form%20311-E%20Anaphylaxis%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/3145e7bf-68db-5d8e-9c6c-3986a3d947da/Form%20311-B%20Epilepsy%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Epilepsy Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/348c4b1c-73f6-5c1c-b5b9-945d10579288/Form%20311-C%20Diabetes%20Plan%20of%20Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Diabetes Plan of Care</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8ca5dae7-cc6b-55d5-a27a-515b750ed82a/Plan%20of%20Care%20Generic.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Generic Plan of Care</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Late Arrival? Early Dismissal? </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As you can appreciate, the office can be very busy at the beginning and end of each day. We ask that you notify your student's teacher (Elementary; note, email) or the main office (Secondary) about changes to regular routines ahead of time wherever possible. If there are unforeseen changes, please notify the office </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">before 1:30pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This will allow us to relay the information to the classroom in a timely manner. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All doors of the school building remain locked during the school day. Please continue to buzz at the front door for pick ups and drop offs during the day.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reporting a Student Absence</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reporting Absences: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are three options to use to report a student absence:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">use the SchoolMessenger App on your phone, select "Attendance", then "Report an Absence"</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">use the SchoolMessenger website portal</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call the main office of the school</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Rights Reporting Tool</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/194b73ca-9423-4423-9236-2382c234d04a" alt="human rights" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendance Matters</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/63bfc51d-fddb-440d-9e53-c07f111df672" alt="attendance" width="685" height="669" style="width:685px;height:669px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/981f7563-db61-4bd3-8594-4f8bf65fd1b2" alt="lates" width="698" height="482" style="width:698px;height:482px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e7cd2011-a045-49fc-9f91-0d14e4423d00" alt="land acknowledgement" width="684" height="429" style="width:684px;height:429px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/16952f8b-1566-44b1-b422-b14f522ad31e" alt="GREC Aerial" width="730" height="338" style="width:730px;height:338px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>