Glenbrook Elementary School

The UGDSB has launched its new Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2025–2030)! Over the next five years, we’ll be reducing our carbon footprint, conserving energy and water, expanding recycling and composting, and empowering students to lead in climate action. Together, we’re building healthier, greener schools and communities — today and for future generations. Learn more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/sustainability-and-climate-action-plan

The UGDSB’s October Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about iWALK & iWHEEL Month, the UGDSB Family Portal, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter

Get to know the UGDSB’s Family Portal!
The UGDSB Family Portal puts your child’s school information in one secure place. See bus updates, IEPs, School Cash Online, reset students’ passwords, and more—anytime. It’s easy to use, with single sign-on for many tools (and we’re adding more). Get started: https://family.ugdsb.on.ca/. Need help? Please see this FAQ: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/family-portal-faq

CHECK IT OUT! Orangeville & Area Job Fair

Join us at our Orangeville & Area Job Fair to explore supply opportunities as a Casual or Emergency Educational Assistant.

📍 Grant Evans Education Centre: 40 Amelia Street, Orangeville
🗓️ Wednesday, October 22, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

✅ Take part in on-site interviews!

📲 Click the link below or scan the QR to sign up!
🔗 https://UGDSB_orangevillejobfair_EAEEA.eventbrite.ca

🙌 Be part of a team recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025!

POLICY UPDATES - At the September 23, 2025, Board meeting, the following updated policy was approved: Policy 111 - Use of School Board Resources for Elections. The following policy was released for public consultation: Policy 518 - Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions. To learn more and provide feedback, click here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11294

UGDSB families of students in grades K-12+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder are invited to access valuable resources and guidance through the upcoming virtual series, Creating Connection and Supporting Transitions. Learn more about the series here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11159

📣 Calling all Casual EAs and Emergency EAs!

Looking for a flexible way to support students this school year? Join us at one of our upcoming UGDSB Job Fairs!

Guelph & Area: October 15, 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM I Guelph Board Office
Orangeville & Area: October 22, 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM I Grant Evans Education Centre

Meet our team, explore supply roles, and learn more about working with UGDSB.

📌 Additional details to follow soon!

Are you looking for important dates for this school year, such as PA Days and holidays? Check out the School Year Calendars posted on the UGDSB website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/school-year-calendars

The UGDSB’s September Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about registering for school, how to get school bus notifications, helpful links and resources on the UGDSB website, and more. We’re looking forward to a great month ahead!
LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/communications-newsletter

A reminder of some important dates next week. Monday Sept. 1 is a holiday, Tuesday Sept. 2 is a PA Day, and Wednesday Sept. 3 is the first day of school! We can't wait to see you!

Tomorrow is International Day of Pink! Join Glenbrook staff and students to stand in solidarity against bullying in all its forms!

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Community Use of Schools is cancelled at all UGDSB schools on Wednesday April 2, 2025.

Update: Once again, we would like to thank you all for your patience and understanding with yesterday’s partial power outage. We are delighted to share that last night we had our full power restored.  UGDSB Facilities Staff were onsite to review all systems to ensure lights, water, plumbing, ventilation and heat are all operational.   School is open as usual this morning.  We look forward to welcoming your child(ren) at 8:30 am! Sincerely, Jackie Irwin - Principal Ashley Hopkins - Vice Principal

Power Update: As promised, we are providing an update from the school. We are continuing to experience partial power to the school, which has now affected our heating and ventilation systems. As an update, we have learned that our heating and ventilation systems will not be able to be back online until full power is restored. We are monitoring temperatures, however, we anticipate that temperatures in the school will drop as the day goes on.   Students are safe. However, given the update provided, we kindly ask that families who are able to, come to the school to pick up their children for the remainder of the day. For those that cannot attend the school, please know that staff will remain on site with students until dismissal at 2:50 pm. As a note, we cannot release children to people not on our pick up list. Please call the school if you need to arrange an alternative pick up plan. Safety of students is our priority. Thank you for your understanding. Jackie Irwin - Principal Ashley Hopkins - Vice Principal

Good morning Glenbrook Families, We would like to provide an update on the status of Glenbrook ES this morning. As you are aware here are parts of Shelburne that remain without power this morning.   At Glenbrook, we have partial power. What this means is that some lights are flickering, upstairs washrooms have no lights, however we have flashlights available for students to use.   Our plumbing, water and heating systems are all working. The school will remain open for families that can get to school.  We will be monitoring the school throughout the day.  Families who send their children to school may be required to pick up their child should the situation change.  Please remind students to be extremely careful on their way to school this morning as there are still reports of many limbs and debris on the sidewalks.  Dufferin OPP will have an increased presence on the roads today as well to assist with traffic. Sincerely, Jackie Irwin - Principal Ashley Hopkins - Vice Principal

Krispy Kreme orders will be ready for pick up TODAY between the hours of 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm in the front foyer of the school. Please note: if you’d like your child to pick up your orders, please send a note of permission with your child to school on Wednesday. With your tremendous help, we sold almost 400 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts and helped raise just about $2800 to go towards our playground fund! We truly appreciate all your efforts. This fundraiser could not have been such a success without all your help! Thank you! Sincerely, Your School Council

The UGDSB will be sending out a test message to all families and staff this week. The test message will be sent on Wednesday March 19 at approximately 4pm. It will be sent to staff and families via text, email and phone. The message will clearly indicate that it is a test and no action is required. Thank you for your understanding.

Due to inclement weather, UGDSB schools and offices in Zones 2, 3, and 4 (Centre Wellington, North Wellington and Dufferin) are closed today to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to those affected schools. Schools and offices in Zone 1 (Guelph) remain open today.

We recognize February as Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, and Black Futures month. While our learning spans over the entire year, we have enjoyed spotlighting remarkable Black Canadians, past and present. Our final profile is Michaela Onyenwere (b. 1998). Michaela Onyenwere is a rising star in Canadian basketball. She’s an outstanding player who has already made a mark in the WNBA. Her message: “No dream is too big—never stop working hard to achieve your goals.”