For the 2016-17 school year at Stonecrest Elementary School, newly combined JK/SK classes are as large as 31 students, with only one teacher and one ECE for most of the day (including both lunch and recess.

This is a crucial time in their development. They require and deserve a better teacher:student ratio, especially given the introduction of 50% French immersion this year..

Join me in asking Principal Melanie Buchanan, Superintendent Brett Reynolds, and the Ottawa Carleton District School Board to consider adding a class(es) as needed to reduce the teacher:ratio and give our kids the chance they deserve in order to excel.