The Gledhill Guardian

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!

Gledhill Public School
2025/2026 School Year

School Advisory Council Meeting 3 – February 2, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Attendance (name and grade of child(ren)
Mark Sedore and Farhaan Ladhand (Co-Chairs) (3), Jonathan Parham (Treasurer) (5),
Julie Amoroso (Secretary) (SK), Peppi Kondilis-Minos (Principal), Mary Koromilas-
Triadafilopoulos (Vice-Principal), Mr. Fowler (Teacher), Mikasha Ralph (support staff),
Lucila Santos, Lian Novak (2), Suzanne Chalambalacis (SK), Linda Hinkewich (SK and
2), Janelle Petkopoulos (1 and 5), Amy Lee (JK and 2), Maria Dasios (5 and 3), Kristien
Grinyer (1 and 3), Megan McCaffrey (JK), Ashleigh Bundock (JK), Gita Mos (5) Jessica
Braun (2), Jen Otley (4), Jennifer Weidel (1)

Expenses Approved in between meetings by the Parent Council Executive:
– Table for pizza day 60$
– Volleyball net – 198$.

Chair’s remarks (Farhaan Ladhani and Mark Sedore)

Principal’s Message (Peppi Kondilis-Minos (Principal), Mary Koromilas-
Triadafilopoulos (Vice-Principal)
Action:
– Peppi following up on work order for broken front door of school.
– Mary will consult teachers on allocation of funds from the TDSB for the Caring
and Safe program.

Treasurer’s Report (Jonathan Parham)
Jonathan gave an update on the parent council account funds.
There is $21,000 in the Parent Council account. After expenses, we will have $11,000.
Expenses include: Drama with Jeff, school beautification, school buses for kindergarten
field trips and teacher allowances.
This does not include Family Fest expenses and Revenue.
Action:
– Megan and Suzanne to compile a list of grants available for parent council
consideration.

Comms update (Jaclyn Berzins, Lian Novak) Action:
– Parents can send any communications to Lian.

Movie night (Maria Dasios)
Maria gave an update on the indoor movie night. Close to 800$ were raised. Two more
movie nights are being planned with tentative dates of March 13 th and May 8 th .
Action:
– Parent Council should let Maria know if there are conflicts with the proposed
dates for movie nights (March 13 th and May 8 th ).

Parents party (Amy Lee, Mark Sedore)
Megan volunteered to assist.
Action:
– Amy to follow up with Peppi about consideration of using School Cash Online for
tickets.
Update since the Parent Council meeting: the event took place and was a success.
School Cash Online was not used.

Skate day (Kristen Grinyer)
Kristen gave an update on planning for skate day.

Family Fest (Jessica Braun, Suzanne Chalambalacis, Julie Amoroso)
Update since Parent Council meeting. Family Fest date confirmed for May 29 th .
Silent Auction (Erin Kuri/Jonathan Parham)
Jonathan gave an update on Silent Auction. Mme. Willoughby was confirmed as the
staff liaison for staff baskets.

Grade 5 Grad (general discussion)
Parent Council discussed grade 5 grad plans including a trip, student party and grad
sweaters. Motion (Jonathan Parham) – Allocate 500$ to grade 5 gradulation
Approved Unanimously.

Yearbook update (Linda Hinkewich and Suzanne Chalambalacis)

Linda and Suzanne are leading yearbook coordination. Ms. Jeens will be the teacher
rep.
Action:
– Linda will check with vendor on timelines.

Other business
Linda Hinkewich is coordinating a Marlies game – Sunday April 19 th 4 p.m. Fan
Appreciation Night.

Farhaan created a broadcast channel on What’s App for Parent Council news.
Farhaan – whats app group created

Community registration for the Gledhill Avenue Child Care Centre Summer Program is officially open! Located right in Gledhill Junior Public School, our summer program offers a vibrant environment where School-Age children (ages 6-12) can explore, create, and play. We offer themed weekly programming, local off-site trips, a hot catered lunch (via Real Food for Real Kids) plus morning and afternoon snacks, and much more! Secure your spot today – space is limited, and we can’t wait to spend the summer with your family. Registration will be open until April 30.

Learn more and register here: https://www.gledhillchildcare.ca/summer-program-2026

April 8th is the International Day of Pink. On April 9th, the Grade 5 students are hosting “The Great Pink Day Bake Sale” from 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm.  Please help support them as they stand up against bullying and homophobia. Wear PINK!

All baked goods will be nut free and priced at $0.50 or $1.00. 

If you would like your child to participate, please send them with COINS only, please no bills. All proceeds will be donated to The 519, a community organization committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. 

With gratitude,

The Gledhill Grade 5s

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!

On top of the 4-day holiday long weekend which starts tomorrow and ends on Monday, there are other exciting and important dates in April:

• Today we wear blue as Autism Awareness day
• Next Wednesday April 8th is the International Day of Pink to recognize and stand up to bullying.  Please wear pink as a symbol that bullying will not be tolerated.   
• Passover began last night and Easter is this weekend followed by Orthodox Easter next weekend. 
• Earth Day is on April 22nd
• There will be an Open House on Thursday April 23rd for parents to have an opportunity to come and see some things their class will be working on around Indigenous Learning.
• From now until April 20th, you have the opportunity to donate items to Gledhill’s Silent Auction for Family Fest (May 29th), please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com