The Gledhill Guardian

The third meeting of parent council for 2025-2026 takes place on Monday, February 2 from 6:30-8pm in the Gledhill library and online, please enter from the main doors on Gledhill Avenue. Childcare and cheese pizza will be available for this meeting in the staff room across the hall, so children are welcome!

This is an opportunity for you to connect with other parents, ask questions, share concerns and learn about the many things happening for students at Gledhill. At this meeting we will particularly seeking people to help out in various roles for the Parents Party on February 21, so it’s a great way to start getting involved.

All are welcome, particularly parents who are new to the school or have students in younger grades–teachers as well! Student success depends on your involvement.

To join by video please consult the link shared in the Gledhill e-newsletter.

This meeting’s agenda is as follows:

Welcome (Farhaan Ladhani and Mark Sedore)

Principal’s Message (Peppi Minos)

Treasurer’s Report (Jonathan Parham)

Comms update (Jaclyn Berzins, Lian Novak)

Movie night (Maria Dasios)

Parents Party (Amy Lee and Mark Sedore)

Skate Day (Kristen Grinyer)

Family Fest (Jessica Braun)

Silent Auction (Erin Kuri / Jonathan Parham)

Grade 5 Grad (general discussion)

Yearbook update (Linda Hinkewich and Suzanne Chalambalacis)

Other business

Time to lace up, Gledhill! Skate Day is back on Tuesday, March 24th at East York Memorial Arena.

Fittings for kids who would like to borrow skates & helmets will take place on the following Wednesdays in February: 4th, 11th, and 18th. Please ensure your child brings a sturdy bag as they will be required to store & carry their borrowed items to the arena and then return after Skate Day.

A suggested donation of $5 to help cover the costs is appreciated. The option to give will show up in your SchoolCash Online account on Feb. 2nd.

Time to put those party hats/toques on! Let’s get into the Olympic spirit with fellow Gledhill parents and support a great cause. Luge one-piece optional😉

Friendly reminder that there is a Pizza Lunch next Friday, January 30th!

If you ordered and paid for the October and November pizza lunches, then you have already ordered and paid for the January 30th lunch!

Please expect a School Cash Online notice in the next couple weeks to place orders for the rest of the year.

Thank you!

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Schools are closed today due to inclement Weather. As a reminder, schools are also closed tomorrow (Jan 16) as it’s a scheduled PA day. We will see you on Monday!

Hi all,

Friendly reminder that this Friday, January 16th, is a PA Day. Enjoy the long weekend and we will see you back on Monday, January 19th!

We are excited to announce the first INDOOR Movie Night of the year! 

When: Friday January 23, 2026 – Doors open at 6 pm and the movie starts at 6:30 pm. 

Where: Gledhill gym (enter through Terry Fox doors) 

Admission: $2 

Pizza: $3 🍕

Other snacks: $1 🍿🥕🍬

This is a family event – children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Kids: bring your sleeping bags/blankets/pillows/stuffies and get cozy! Our movie nights have a real slumber party vibe. 

Adults: our movie nights rely on volunteers to run.  Please offer your support, even for an hour, to make this another successful movie night for our school community.  

Sign up to volunteer at this link.

Hello all!

Just a quicker reminder today is Pizza Day for those who ordered! 🍕

It is also patterns on patterns spirit day!

Please see the proposed bylaws here

Hello all!

Mark your calendars for the 2025/2026 Parent Council meetings, all will be both virtual and in person starting at 6:30pm. Reminders will be sent out prior to each meeting.

• Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Monday, February 2, 2026
• Thursday, April 16, 2026
• Monday, June 15, 2026

You can find the September Parent Council meeting minutes here