The Gledhill Guardian

Family Fest is coming! Here’s what you need to know!

When: Friday, May 29th 3:30-7pm

Where: Gledhill Junior Public School Yard

Who: Our Community, this event is open to everyone so invite your family, friends & neighbours!

Free to Participate Activities:

• Games
• Face painting
• Music

Pay-to-Play Activities:

• BBQ Dinner: $9 (available only to pre-purchase via School Cash Online by Wednesday, May 20^th)
  • Options for BBQ Dinner are: All beef burger; Veggie Burger; Jumbo Beef Hot Dog. All served with a drink and bag of chips. The hot dog and bun are Halal.
• Bouncy Castles – All you can bounce: $25 via school cash online by Wednesday, May 20^th ($35 day-of via cash & card)
• Other Treats (Bake Sale, Ice cream, Cotton Candy): Various (cash & card day-of)
• Stuffie Adoption
• Silent Auction: Online only

Family Fest items will be available shortly to purchase via School Cash Online. The deadline for purchasing will be Wednesday, May 20^th at 11:59 pm. If you are not registered for School Cash Online and would like to participate, please email at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

Do you or your kiddos have a fun event or station you’d like to run at this event? Please let us know what it is by emailing thegledhillguardian@gmail.com.

Please note: this is a rain or shine event that has been organized by Parent Council. We have to commit to the orders placed with our vendors and as a result, we are unable to change an order once it has been placed and WE CANNOT OFFER ANY REFUNDS. Thank you for supporting Gledhill and our students!

As always, this event runs only because of volunteers and we need more to make this a success. In the weeks to come, you will see a call for assistance. Please ensure that someone in your household signs up for a shift. Without volunteers, these events cannot continue to run.

Say cheese! 📸🎓

What’s Happening?

We invite you to join the Gledhill School Council in bringing our community together again in an
engaging fundraiser supporting student activities and educational programs at Gledhill. Last
year we had so much fun and succeeded in raising over $6,600.00 in support of technology and
literacy goals at our school. Gledhill family and community members played an exceptional role
in helping us create lasting memories for our community. Can we count on your support again?

How Can I Get Involved?

Create Account

It’s easy!! When you see the silent auction flyer, click on the QR code or go to the
website:

https://www.32auctions.com/GledhillSilentAuction2026

– Create a free account with the email address you would like to use for silent auction
communication. Approve your account through your email, provide your first and last
name and create a private password for your account. No credit card information is
necessary.
– Click on Gledhill Silent Auction 2026 to start viewing all the amazing items and
experiences up for bid such as gift cards to your favourite restaurants, camp and indoor
play park spots, spa and gym passes, themed gift baskets full of art supplies, books,
wine/cheese, board games and more!
– Click on the item title to view a more detailed description.
– Click on the heart symbol to bookmark your favourite items.

Bidding Begins (May 22-29)

Bidding starts at 8am on May 22nd and will be open for a week until 6pm on May 29th.

Don’t miss your chance to score some great deals on fantastic items and unforgettable experiences! Check
out our table at Family Fest to see a selection of items (and get a better peek of what’s in the
baskets).

Winners Announced

Winners will be contacted by email through the week after Family Fest to arrange for payment
and delivery of their item. We will do our best to reach you with the email you provided, however, unclaimed items will be
offered to the next highest bidder by the end of the week.

Let’s Do This Gledhill Tigers!!

If you have any questions, reach out to Erin or Christine (School Improvement Committee) at
thegledhillguardian@gmail.com with Silent Auction in the subject line.

ETFO is inviting the parent community to join our staff at the upcoming ETFO Day of Action (Walk In) and Red for Ed. on Wednesday morning, April 29th.  Gledhill teaching staff will gather at the north- west corner of Danforth and Gledhill Ave intersection, around 8:15 am for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. All will walk into the school together. Everyone is encouraged to wear RED for Ed. 

Photos of teachers and parents can be taken and shared on social media. 

*Friendly reminder, parents can share their own photos of themselves and their own children, not other people’s kids 😊

On Sunday, April 19th, some of our Gledhill families attended the very exciting final home game for the Toronto Marlies. There was lots of action, lots of snacks – and even a visit from Duke, the mascot. Thank you to all who attended and helped the Marllies get that win! With a special thank you to Parent Council and in particular, Linda Hinkewich, for making this happen. Hope to see everyone again next year!

A friendly reminder that pizza day is this Friday, April 22nd. If you missed the ordering window and your child requires lunch, please contact the office or Gledhill Guardian (thegledhillguardian@gmail.com) before Friday to make arrangements so that we can ensure there is enough for everyone who ordered.

Thank you!

Why is celebrating Earth Day important? It helps kids understand that caring for the planet is something they can actively participate in. To celebrate, here are some fun, low-cost, and simple activities you can do with your children:

• Clean up: Next time you head out for a family walk or park visit, pack a few garbage bags (and protective gloves if you have) to pick up litter along your way.
• Create a nature journal: Observing wildlife is a wonderful way for children to practice patience and develop skills in noticing details. An animal observation journal is a great way to keep a record of the amazing animals you observe where you live and for sharing those observations with others.
• While you’re at it, find a sit spot: Nature Sit Spots invite people of all ages to relax, enjoy the outdoors, and observe plants and animals. Simply choose a comfy spot, sit quietly, and take in your surroundings. Return to this exact spot throughout the year. You can reflect through drawing or journaling as the seasons change.
• Ready, set, grow: Learn about the basics of botany and plant growth by growing a simple herb garden with your child.
• Take a closer look: You can make a DIY magnifying glass with a plastic bottle! Help your budding scientist get a closer look at the world around them with this fun activity.
• Ditch the car: Walk, run, or ride a bike/scoot to school

For these ideas and more, check out: https://earthday.ca/suggestions-of-activities/

To register for a city clean up: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/clean-toronto-together/

What’s Happening?

We invite you to join the Gledhill School Council in bringing our community together again in an engaging fundraiser supporting student activities and educational programs! Last year we had so much fun and raised over $6,600 in support of technology and literacy goals at our school. Gledhill family and community members played an exceptional role in helping us create lasting memories for our community. Can we count on your support again?

How can I get invovled?

Apr 1-20: If you own a local business or have connections with other business owners, please consider donating an experience, gift card or merchandise as a bidding item. We offer free marketing through our event communication channels. Please find our donation request letter to download here and an example of how it looks below. Feel free to distribute this letter to local contacts.

By Apr 20: Reach out to Erin or Christine at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com and have your item ready for pick up by April 20th.

May 22- 29: Silent auction bidding will take place on our online auction platform and will be open one week before Family Fest (May 29) at which point the highest bidders will win their items!

Thank you for your time and consideration!

The fourth meeting of parent council for 2025-2026 takes place on Thursday, April 16 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 discussing Family Fest (May 29), the Silent Auction and this year’s Grade Five grad. Please join us!

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 click here: https://meet.google.com/pqr-gnaz-jsa

Agenda

Chairs’ Welcome (Farhaan Ladhani and Mark Sedore)

Principal’s Message (Peppi Minos)

Treasurer’s Report (Jonathan Parham)

Communications update (Jaclyn Berzins, Lian Novak and Farhaan Ladhani)

Parents Party Report (Amy Lee and Mark Sedore)

• Distribution of funds from Parents Party (discussion and voting item)

Skate Day report (Kristen Grinyer)

Movie night (Maria Dasios and Claire Mitchell)

Marlies outing (Linda Hinkewich)

Eco Club update (Erin, Chantal & Dorothy)

Family Fest (Jessica Braun)

Silent Auction (Erin Kuri / Jonathan Parham)

Grade 5 Grad (Farhaan Ladhani)

Other Business

The following and final meeting of Parent Council will be on Monday, June 15th, where we’ll discuss and prepare for the 2026-2027 school year.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you this Thursday.

Co-Chairs,

Farhaan Ladhani and Mark Sedore

What’s Happening?

We invite you to join the Gledhill School Council in bringing our community together again in an engaging fundraiser supporting student activities and educational programs! Last year we had so much fun and raised over $6,600 in support of technology and literacy goals at our school. Gledhill family and community members played an exceptional role in helping us create lasting memories for our community. Can we count on your support again?

How can I get invovled?

Apr 1-20: If you own a local business or have connections with other business owners, please consider donating an experience, gift card or merchandise as a bidding item. We offer free marketing through our event communication channels. Please find our donation request letter to download here and an example of how it looks below. Feel free to distribute this letter to local contacts.

By Apr 20: Reach out to Erin or Christine at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com and have your item ready for pick up by April 20th.

May 22- 29: Silent auction bidding will take place on our online auction platform and will be open one week before Family Fest (May 29) at which point the highest bidders will win their items!

Thank you for your time and consideration!