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Welcome to Kindergarten 2026/2027

<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/565a8915-6f25-4e6b-96f9-aebd78946860?fingerprint=ppb20251217013803" alt="Welcome to Kindergarten2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student was born in 2022, we are excited to welcome them to Granite Ridge Education Centre!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kindergarten registration is now open for the Limestone District School Board. All information and the process of registering your student can be found</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> HERE </strong></b></i></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">on the Limestone District School Board website.</span></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>
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Gryphon Gazette - Special Edition!

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gryphon Gazette: Special Edition!</strong></b></u><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/ebfb644d-160e-443f-bedc-81fb027d3393?fingerprint=ppb20260228034950" alt="skills 3" width="176" height="188" style="width:176px;height:188px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Gryphon Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to share this special edition of the Gryphon Gazette to celebrate and congratulate our students who represented Granite Ridge in the Limestone Skills Competition on February 26th, 2026. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A huge thank you to Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Leonard, Mr. Hopkins and Ms. Tarasick for helping our students prepare for the competition, and for supporting them at the event. We are so excited to see the interest in this event build each year, and we are thankful to this staff team for making the opportunity to compete a reality for the students involved.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who participate in the Skills Competition practice for hours, and demonstrate courage and commitment beyond measure. They work hard to showcase technical skill, adept ability, and operate with resilience under pressure. We are very excited to recognize and celebrate the efforts of all students involved - whether they earned medals or gained valuable experience. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The sense of school pride that we have after successful days like this is unmatched! And... Exciting news: All 8 secondary students who attended achieved medals, SIX of which will be representing us at Provincial Skills Competition in May!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/5d5ab4e3-befd-4d9e-ac23-25408b44409b?fingerprint=ppb20260302014355" alt="congratulations" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><u><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to the following participants:</strong></b></i></u></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SECONDARY PARTICIPANTS:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Danielle Gosse - Baking&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hunter Cook and Trisian Cowen - Team of 2 Carpentry&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Azzy Hall-Green - Floristry&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lindsay Surra, Parth Chawla, Michael Benoit, and Nick Conboy&nbsp; - Team of four Robotics.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ELEMENTARY PARTICIPANTS:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpentry: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Team 1: Thara Dhuck-Kaillon, Evelyn McLaren, Karly Brown, Sloan Craig</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Team 2: Liam Boles, Tripp Chaisson, Stanley Deline, Bryson Grimard</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Team 3: Triton Tryon, Noah Giles, Damien Cowen, Katie Wilson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Robotics:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alex Burke, Garrett Conboy, Xavier Craig, Camden Gardiner, Henry Jackson, Artemis Jennings, Eerie Jennings, Emery MacFarlane, Zander McLuckie-McAree, Walt Tarasick, Cheyenne Thomas, Mason Wilson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/285b1cbd-d4cb-4820-b36a-547c355bc32d?fingerprint=ppb20260309164821" alt="photographer" width="215" height="181" style="width:215px;height:181px;display:inline-block"></p><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;">Photos from the day!</strong></b></i></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/9f11ae6c-0590-446e-a300-db44fae55ddc?fingerprint=ppb20260309163755" alt="Elementary Robotics 3" width="404" height="539" style="width:404px;height:539px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/73aad867-9e83-40b4-9035-f3eed5cf8348?fingerprint=ppb20260309163754" alt="Elementary Robotics 2" width="407" height="543" style="width:407px;height:543px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/fa23ce06-7a90-47c3-9dd4-987a01b31eaa?fingerprint=ppb20260309163750" alt="Elementary Robotics 1" width="397" height="529" style="width:397px;height:529px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9cdbd0ce-55e8-42c8-8351-f9deb105f4c3?fingerprint=ppb20260309163747" alt="Elementary Carpentry 3" width="396" height="527" style="width:396px;height:527px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/323ff211-bc6e-4a24-a1c9-d48e557fa316?fingerprint=ppb20260309163745" alt="Elementary Carpentry 2" width="396" height="528" style="width:396px;height:528px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6494320c-6fda-4891-bad8-56f1479884b2?fingerprint=ppb20260309163744" alt="Elementary Carpentry 1" width="399" height="532" style="width:399px;height:532px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/292d8430-8e8d-4b5a-b00d-20e7b93e1d52?fingerprint=ppb20260309170043" alt="skills 5" width="402" height="536" style="width:402px;height:536px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/faad1761-e7fe-4168-b834-561a458c73fd?fingerprint=ppb20260309170033" alt="skills 2" width="404" height="539" style="width:404px;height:539px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/faad1761-e7fe-4168-b834-561a458c73fd?fingerprint=ppb20260309170033" alt="skills 2" width="402" height="536" style="width:402px;height:536px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/01478d84-49ca-4823-bd42-ab2d81e160fd?fingerprint=ppb20260310142027" alt="skills 6" width="400" height="532" style="width:400px;height:532px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5c26f366-d7a6-4f2a-a692-1000431394ff?fingerprint=ppb20260310151400" alt="skills 7" width="390" height="519" style="width:390px;height:519px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><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;">And the winners are...</strong></b></i></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/f71504c0-90bf-411c-bd79-47752a34f0da?fingerprint=ppb20260309171809" alt="IMG 4654" width="503" height="671" style="width:503px;height:671px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Team of 2 Carpentry: Tristan Cowen &amp; Hunter Cooke pose with their finished product, in advance of celebrating their </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SILVER</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> medal! Tristan and Hunter will be representing Limestone at the Provincial Skills Competition</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/762396d9-e073-430f-ac7e-8bf44b961079?fingerprint=ppb20260309171812" alt="IMG 7362" width="505" height="673" style="width:505px;height:673px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Azzy Hall-Green earned a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SILVER</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Medal with her fantastic efforts in Floristry!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/41644914-ed7d-4237-b907-892960739497?fingerprint=ppb20260309171813" alt="IMG 7364" width="550" height="733" style="width:550px;height:733px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Robotics </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GOLD</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Medalists: Parth Chawla, Nick Conboy, Maia O'Boyle &amp; Lindsay Surrah. This team will be representing GREC in the Provincial Skills Competition! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/49b0d30f-73e3-4dbc-961b-90ad6c91273f?fingerprint=ppb20260309170036" alt="skills 4" width="404" height="536" style="width:404px;height:536px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Danielle Gosse is bringing home a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BRONZE</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> medal for her baking brilliance!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b2604ab9-f8c7-44cd-9bc8-1976b0e8a412?fingerprint=ppb20260309163757" alt="Robotics" width="523" height="698" style="width:523px;height:698px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Hopkins, Henry Jackson, Alex Buske, Garrett Conboy &amp; Eerie Jennings were all smiles after the students earned </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GOLD </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">medals in Lego Mechanics!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Other News...</span></h2><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/9f3f6ef9-9f61-460b-ae4e-40bfa6356f6e?fingerprint=ppb20260310151725" alt="mark calendar" width="382" height="203" style="width:382px;height:203px;display:inline-block"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/9bea5387-bdc2-44b8-a843-4ba478b7ec79?fingerprint=ppb20260310151724" alt="BINGO" width="716" height="965" style="width:716px;height:965px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></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"><img src="/images/e8d7ae5f-2c53-413b-84e2-ac4dc1e2dc18?fingerprint=ppb20251217015139" 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;">March 2026</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9 - 12 - Spirit Week!</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16-20 - March Break</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">23 - IEPs go home (Term 2)</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;">16 - Parent Council Bingo Night!</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">17 - PA Day - No school for students</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24 – Secondary Midterm Reports Go Home</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24 – Elementary Jr BB Tournament @ NAEC (tentative)</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;">19 - Welcome to Kinder Event!</span></li><li value="3" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014016" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013446" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013501" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014314" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013228" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013923" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014424" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013213" 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>
2026-03-10 15:23:03.583 +0000 UTC
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Grade Eight Night 2026 Information Slides

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Thursday February 26th, Granite Ridge staff welcomed parents and guardians of incoming grade 9 students with information regarding the transition to Secondary School, courses offered and required for graduation, and a short tour around the building. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> This </span><a href="/documents/fd8a195c-2951-42ca-812a-d3b49c6054a2/Grade-9-at-GREC-1.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260227165054" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LINK </strong></b></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">will provide you with a PDF version of the informational slides that were shared with parents and guardians in attendance. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2026-02-27 16:52:22.516 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Granite Ridge Education Centre, a unique Kindergarten to Grade 12 composite school located in Sharbot Lake and home of the Gryphons. We serve the areas of Sharbot Lake, Parham, Tichborne and surrounding areas. At Granite Ridge, we are committed to providing all students with a positive, supportive and stimulating learning environment in which all are encouraged to succeed.

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Message from the Director - May 28, 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of May, and the current school year only has four weeks remaining.&nbsp; This message is to communicate a reminder regarding the PA Day tomorrow, and to share some information regarding an upcoming information session for families.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder – P.A. Day – Friday, May 29, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, May 29, is a P.A. Day, and there will be no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB PIC – Guest Speaker: Paul Davis – Friday, June 5, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to a free, informative, and engaging evening focused on helping families navigate the digital world. Topics will include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media use</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cyberbullying</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online privacy</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gaming and gambling</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Event details:</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5, 2026</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:30 to 7:00 p.m.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Education Centre, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great opportunity to learn practical tips and strategies to help support your child online. Register for this free event online: </span><a href="https://bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership in supporting student success and well-being. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-05-28 20:30:21.967 +0000 UTC
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LDSB PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free parent session with guest speaker Paul Davis! The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to an informative and engaging evening focused on:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media use</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cyberbullying</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online privacy</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gaming and gambling</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:30 – 7:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Education Centre, 220, Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great opportunity to learn how to support your child in today’s digital world.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online: </strong></b><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis (Free Event) – Fill out form</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" title="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram"><img src="/images/4e2a9d97-41c5-4ea6-9410-06d26cb11a83?fingerprint=ppb20260521195148" alt="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-05-28 13:38:33.734 +0000 UTC
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Life After Secondary School Speaker Series

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is excited to continue our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Life After Secondary School Speaker Series</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, offering students and families helpful information and guidance as they plan for the future.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11 and 12 students and families are invited to join us for three upcoming sessions focused on financial supports, money management, and pathways in the skilled trades. All sessions are open to students and families, with options to attend either virtually or in person.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Sessions</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) with Kyle Valpy, Financial Aid, St. Lawrence College</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 27</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:00 a.m. (virtual)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fldsbosap11&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C6dbec7bc9c004e25725608debbeb5812%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154816644416517%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dmdZIglxW7zgngmXUc7b9Rp5ei%2BOptVcc5GnOidHAGQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:30 p.m. (virtual)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fldsbosap1230&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C6dbec7bc9c004e25725608debbeb5812%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154816644480781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dExX%2F5Fx7AiHfBJHpeUmUTmdjoPnjv58Chtj%2F4wNLUg%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To make the most of this session, we recommend having your documents ready. Please review the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fosap.gov.on.ca%2FOSAPPortal%2Fen%2FA-ZListofAid%2FPRD003144.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C6dbec7bc9c004e25725608debbeb5812%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154816644538798%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=x6mwnyFGLEYKMEbOPVkn4D3PUqV6XIrlfB6oEC4KmsA%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OSAP Document Checklist</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in advance.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Future Ready: Managing Your Money After Secondary with Laura Southall, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 8 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In person and virtual</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">220 Portsmouth Avenue</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fldsbfinancialliteracy&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C6dbec7bc9c004e25725608debbeb5812%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154816644581878%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kZEq%2FO9m6l2JwOWX9otrYhJZh9M7Ws%2BFMPNddmTcBpw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online</span></a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships with Courtney Soucy, Limestone District School Board OYAP Coordinator</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 9 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In person and virtual</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">220 Portsmouth Avenue</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fldsbskilledtrades&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C6dbec7bc9c004e25725608debbeb5812%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154816644630029%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0SuzQ6%2B0c2O3bMHHaxbS8fRsOTaJDBJvU3KbuvxIAC0%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage all students and families to participate and take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about planning for life after secondary school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For full details, please see the </span><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAHKITxCV88/h8E1X9oJ4J161qqNIeLH4Q/view?utm_content=DAHKITxCV88&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h72a15aba22" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">event poster</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>
2026-05-27 15:18:04.173 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.