The Gledhill Guardian

Gledhill Community!!

The 2026 Gledhill Silent Auction is online and underway!! In our first four days we have raised over $4,600!! Help us reach our goal of $7000 and beyond for another amazing Gledhill year of enriching programs and resources to help your kids soar towards their potential.

Out of 93 items we still have 14 that are waiting for bids. Don’t miss your chance to get great deals on items like play dates at Jump for Joy, or a fully stocked barbecue or wine/cheese gift basket for your next backyard celebration. Need a wellness break after the end-of-school-year rush? Check out the Spa Day gift basket, sound healing sessions offered by Nad Yoga, or a parent coaching session at Connective Counselling.

Could your kiddo use a reading boost over the summer? We’ve got you covered with tutoring and reading programs from Scholars
and Radical Reading Co. Want to nurture a new hobby? Check out the gift cards for the Comedy Bar class or a course at Widdershins Guitars. Finally, have you been holding onto a work of art that has been in your family for years (or maybe you spotted something at a local yard sale) and have always wondered if you could be a millionaire? Don’t miss the opportunity
to have it appraised by an expert at TARI fine art appraisal. Check out these items and SO MUCH MORE!! Make sure to click on the item links to see the full item descriptions.

How to get in on the magic??

Check out the flyer (see link below) and go to the website link or QR code to create a free account (payment not necessary unless you win the item on May 29th). Unclaimed items will be offered to the next bidder.

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

So tell your neighbours! Tell your friends! Tell your extended family! Bid generously and let’s see what we can do together to make this year count!! Our kids deserve it!!

For more information, contact Erin or Christine through the Gledhill School Council at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

Bake Sale

Family Fest is almost here! If you enjoy baking or purchasing tasty treats, please consider signing up to donate baked goods for the bake sale that will be part of the Gledhill Family Fest.

What we need:

·        Nut‑free, pre‑sliced items (easy to sell and serve)

·        Shelf‑stable / room‑temperature treats (no refrigeration)

·        Please label each item with its name and any common allergens (dairy, eggs, gluten, corn, soy)

More details and sign-up sheet are found here

Volunteers

Please sign up for at least an hour if you can:Family Fest – Volunteer Schedule – 2026 – Google Sheets

Bracelet pick-up

This morning was the last day for all-you-can-bounce bracelet pick-up or purchase. Bracelets will also be available on the day of the event.

We look forward to seeing everybody on Friday! 

If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please be sure to order by June 10, 2026. We cannot guarantee copies will be available after this date, so we encourage families to order early. The yearbooks will be distributed by your child’s teacher the last week of school.

The price of the yearbook is $20 + tax.

To order, visit https://shop.clearimages.ca and enter code YV4PKMRX

Thank you!

We are looking forward to seeing our Gledhill community on Friday, May 29th from 3:30 to 7 pm!

All- you- can bounce bracelet pick up – Tuesday and Wednesday this week!

If you ordered an all-you-can-bounce bracelet on SchoolCash Online, you can pick it up in the schoolyard tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday from 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Bracelets can also be purchased at the advance price of $25 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Cash and card payments accepted.

Bracelets can also be picked up or purchased (for $35) at Family Fest.

If you ordered bbq, you will redeem this on the day of the event. Limited quantities of bbq will be available for purchase if you did not pay in advance.

Volunteers

We continue to need volunteers for Family Fest. Please sign up for at least an hour if you can: Family Fest – Volunteer Schedule – 2026 – Google Sheets

Stuffies

Please continue to drop-off gently used stuffies to Room 5 for our Stuffie Adoption Event!

… and RUNS FOR 1 WEEK ONLY!!

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 $6600.00 in support of learning
enrichment. 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. No credit card information is necessary.
  
• Click on Gledhill Silent Auction 2026 to view 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, principal for a day, 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
  
• Bidding Begins
  Bidding starts at 8am May 22nd and will be open for one week until
  6pm 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 provided. 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 at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com with
Silent Auction in the subject line.

A friendly reminder that the last pizza day of the year is tomorrow, Friday, May 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!

Support Gledhill students and get cool stuff – what’s not to like? Bidding starts on Friday, May 22 💃🕺🪇

Hello Gledhill Families,

Please consider baking or donating stuffies to support Family Fest on May 29^th!

Gledhill Family Fest Bake Sale

If you enjoy baking or purchasing tasty treats, please consider signing up to donate baked goods for the bake sale that will be part of the Gledhill Family Fest.

What we need:

·        Nut‑free, pre‑sliced items (easy to sell and serve)

·        Shelf‑stable / room‑temperature treats (no refrigeration)

·        Please label each item with its name and any common allergens (dairy, eggs, gluten, corn, soy)

More details and sign-up sheet are found here

Questions? Contact: thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

Thank you for helping make Family Fest sweet and successful!

Stuffie Adoption 

Calling all cuddly creatures in need of a new home! At this year’s Family Fest, we’re hosting a Stuffie Adoption Event — a special opportunity to find loving homes for gently-loved stuffed animals, all while raising funds for Gledhill Junior Public School.

We’re looking for donations from our caring community! If you have any clean, lightly used stuffies ready for their next adventure, please send them to school with your child. All future adoptees will be lovingly collected in Room 5 until the big day.

Let’s give these stuffies a second chance to be someone’s snuggle buddy — and support our school while we’re at it! 

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Finally, please sign up for a volunteer shift make Family Fest a success! Thank you Gledhill community!

Take a sneak peek at the Silent Auction items and get ready to start bidding on Monday, May 22 👀

We’re thrilled to announce that Family Fest is BACK—mark your calendars for Friday, May 29th! With just a few short weeks to go, you may have noticed a message from SchoolCash Online. Two exciting options are now available for purchase to help you and your family make the most of the event:

All-You-Can-Bounce Bracelet – $25 Early Bird Special

Let your kids bounce to their hearts’ content from 3:30 to 7 PM! This bracelet gives them unlimited access to all inflatable activities and is the best-value option for the day. Bracelets can be picked up in advance or at the event—keep an eye on your inbox for pickup times.

Please note: Bracelets will be $35 on the day of the event, so grab yours early!

BBQ Meals – $9 each

Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner thanks to our friends at M&M Food Market, with chips and drinks generously sponsored by Davidson’s Valu-Mart. Each meal includes your choice of main, a drink, and a bag of chips—perfect for the whole family! Please note: The hot dog being served is Halal. Gluten free options are available for purchase. If you or your family have questions regarding the food, please reach out to thegledhillguardian@gmail.com.

Stay Connected
We’ll be sharing more details about all the fun activities coming your way, so be sure you’re subscribed to the Gledhill Guardian blog to stay up to date!

Purchase Now!
Head to your child’s SchoolCash Online account to make your purchases. We kindly ask that all purchases be made by midnight on Wednesday, May 20th so we can plan accordingly.

Let’s ensure this event welcome’s everyone at Gledhill!
We want to do our best to accommodate all Gledhill students’ needs at Family Fest. If you are in need of any accommodation, please reach out to please reach out to thegledhillguardian@gmail.com.

We Need You!
Family Fest runs on the power of volunteers—and we still need helping hands to make the day a success! Can you spare an hour?

Click here to sign up to volunteer.
 

It’s a fantastic way to meet other parents and be part of the fun. Our goal is to have at least one volunteer from each household—with your help, we can keep events like this going strong.

All proceeds from this year’s Family Fest will go toward enriching Gledhill student experiences, including programs like Drama with Jeff, the Chess Club, and more.

Thanks so much—we can’t wait to see you there!

Gledhill Parent Council