Monthly Archives: October 2017

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, October 31st

Posted on October 31, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Tuesday, October 31st

What’s on this week:

Wednesday:

  • Ukulele Kids

Thursday: 

  • Running Club
  • MakerSpace – Primary
  • Chess @ lunch

Friday:

  • Last day to bring in canned food for WE SCARE HUNGER Food Drive

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

Read first: “I would like to acknowledge that this school is situated upon traditional territories. The territories include the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha, Alderville First Nation and the Métis Nation. The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue. I also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.”

  1. Primary Choir is cancelled today due to HALLOWEEN! Have a fun time today.
  2. Attention band members, there will be no rehearsal today as Mr. Wooldridge is away.
  3. Happy Halloween everyone! The coffin near the office awaits your DEAD batteries. Don’t be scared, this helps our animals and improves our water quality.

Have a TERRIFYING Tuesday!

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Book Fair at Gledhill: Nov 15 through 22 – Parents Needed!

Posted on October 30, 2017 | Comments Off on Book Fair at Gledhill: Nov 15 through 22 – Parents Needed!

Parents are needed to help students shop and cash out in the library. If you can do even a short shift please sign up here.

Book​ ​Fair​ ​Dates​: Wednesday, November 15th – Wednesday, November 22nd
Times:​ 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. (closed at recess!)
Location:​ Library (2nd Floor)
SPECIAL​ ​FAMILY​ ​EVENT: Book Fair open after school on Thursday, November 16th from 3:30 – 6:00!

Dear Gledhill Students and Families,

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! What better way to promote reading to our students than by supporting this important literary event.
We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books. Your support of this vital literary event is a key part of helping us obtain new books and resources for our library and
classrooms.
You’ll find hundreds of quality books at our Book Fair with a wide assortment for all reading levels. Visit the Scholastic Book Fairs website at http://www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs to read reviews of the Featured Books.
Children will be bringing home a Book Fair flyer that provides a preview of only a FEW of the many books available to purchase at our Fair.
The flyer also contains a special Book Fair Draw ballot that students can deposit during their visit to the Book Fair. You could win $50 in books – $25 for your family PLUS $25 for your child’s classroom! The draw will take
place on​ ​Thursday,​ ​November​ ​16th​.

Don’t forget to mark the Book Fair dates on your calendar! We look forward to seeing you during our Scholastic Book Fair and thank you, in advance, for supporting this great literary event. Thank you for believing in books and the impact of reading on your child’s future.

Sincerely,
Gledhill Book Fair Team

 

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Daily Announcements – Monday, October 30th

Posted on October 30, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Monday, October 30th

What’s on this week:

Tuesday:

Halloween Parade -Students will be parading in the schoolyard at 12:45 (in the hallways in the case of rain) to show off their costumes to the other staff and students. Parents, who are able to, are invited to come and watch.

Friday:

Last day to bring in canned food for WE SCARE HUNGER Food Drive

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

Read first: “I would like to acknowledge that this school is situated upon traditional territories. The territories include the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha, Alderville First Nation and the Métis Nation. The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue. I also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.”

  1. Primary Choir will be cancelled tomorrow due to Halloween.
  2. Uschool Ukulele today!Gr 4’s will begin in Rm 16, Gr 5’s will go to the music room.
  3. There is still room in the coffin for more DEAD batteries. We can celebrate the lives of dead batteries by recycling them properly. Thank you.
  4. WE SCARE HUNGER Food Drive is on all week. Thank you for your donations of canned food. If you have not brought in any yet that’s ok. We will be collecting until Friday, Nov 3rd.
  5. Thank you for your Halloween Door Decorations. They are SPOOKTACULAR! We can’t wait to see everyone in their costumes tomorrow. Remember to leave your masks, wands and weapons at home.

Mr Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance

Have a Marvelous Monday!

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Gledhill Goes to The Marlies – Tickets available online (New link)

Posted on October 28, 2017 | Comments Off on Gledhill Goes to The Marlies – Tickets available online (New link)

Tickets are available for our Gledhill Goes to The Marlies Event through this updated link. (Apologies to those who tried the previous one unsuccessfully)

They can be purchased online at http:/www.sagoto.com/gsc/marlies

Or by contacting Melissa Hillier at melissahillier@hotmail.com

Deadline to order tickets is Friday, November 17th

There will be an opportunity for students to skate on the ice before the game starts. If you wish to participate, please arrive at 12:30 to lace up. The pre-game skate starts at 1pm.

*TICKETS can be picked up in the office the week of November 27th 2017.  If you choose to have your child pick up the tickets, Marlies will not be issuing replacement tickets if tickets are lost.

*TICKETS must be picked up by Wednesday, November 29th at 3:30pm (please note that Friday is PA day). Tickets will not be handed out on game day.

 

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Only 3 weeks away – Gledhill’s 80’s Dance Party!

Posted on October 28, 2017 | Comments Off on Only 3 weeks away – Gledhill’s 80’s Dance Party!

Book your Sitters! Gledhill School Council is hosting an 80’s Dance Party! Meet other Gledhill parents, have some fun and raise funds for the school through the silent auction. Please come out and bring your friends! It will be a great night! Proceeds go to Gledhill School Council initiatives.

Tickets are $10 online or $12 at the door.

Click HERE to purchase tickets

And, if you have items you’d like to donate to the silent auction please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

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Gledhill’s Breakfast Club is in desperate need of volunteers

Posted on October 27, 2017 | Comments Off on Gledhill’s Breakfast Club is in desperate need of volunteers

Gledhill’s Breakfast Club is staffed by a small, amazing team of volunteer parents and they need your help! Can you spare one morning a month or even one morning a week? If so, please contact the Breakfast Club Coordinator at jenniferscaife@royallepage.ca

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Daily Announcements – Friday, October 27th

Posted on October 27, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Friday, October 27th

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

Read first: “I would like to acknowledge that this school is situated upon traditional territories. The territories include the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha, Alderville First Nation and the Métis Nation. The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue. I also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.”

  1. All rugby teams please see Mr. Webb at 11:45 outside his office to get your schedule and information letter to go home to your family .
  2. Message from Ms. Smith: I would like to congratulate Gledhill’s six Cross Country runners who qualified for the City of Toronto Finals meet at Centennial Park in Etobicoke yesterday. They were among the best athletes in the entire city and there were up to 200 competitors in each race… all of which were extremely difficult. I am so very proud of how hard all of you have worked over the past two months. You represented our school very well yesterday!

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Daily Announcements – Thursday, October 26th

Posted on October 26, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Thursday, October 26th

What’s on tomorrow?

  • New – “Earlier Start” Coffee & Conversation 7:45 – 9:15am. Bring your reusable mug and grab a free coffee or tea in the schoolyard near the Kindergarten Triangle. And, if you have a moment, stick around to chat with other Gledhill parents.

AND

  • Pizza Lunch

 

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

Read first: “I would like to acknowledge that this school is situated upon traditional territories. The territories include the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha, Alderville First Nation and the Métis Nation. The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue. I also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.”

  1. A message from the Eco Team for staff and students. Please keep scary battery chemicals out of natural places. If you have dead batteries at home, you can drop them in the coffin near the entrance of the school so they can be recycled.
  2. All Rugby Teams need to see Mr Webb today after you eat your lunch at 11:45 to get your permission forms right outside the gym office.
  3. Primary (Grades 1-3) Makerspace Club meets today. Students have your lunch in the lunchroom. A teacher will pick you up at 11:45.
  4. Students in Grades 4-6, if you are interested in joining a wonderful Library Helpers Team, come to the library this morning recess for a brief meeting. You will be going outside after the meeting.
  5. Congratulations to “M” in Rm 19, “L ” in Rm 17 and “B” in Rm 26 who knew great songs with the word CENTURY in them. Just like the age of our School. “Ahead by a Century” by The Tragically Hip and “Century” by Feist. See Mrs Bailey for your prize. The new question is posted in the music room and will be up for two weeks.

Have a THRILLING Thursday

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We SCARE Hunger Food Drive

Posted on October 26, 2017 | Comments Off on We SCARE Hunger Food Drive

Rooms 24 & 25 are spearheading our annual We Scare Hunger Food Drive to support our community and the Daily Bread Food Bank.
Please bring in non-perishable foods such as lentils, beans, pasta, and baby food by Friday, November 3rd.  Thanks for your support!

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Gledhill Goes to The Marlies – Tickets now available!

Posted on October 26, 2017 | Comments Off on Gledhill Goes to The Marlies – Tickets now available!

Tickets are now available for our Gledhill Goes to The Marlies Event.

They can be purchased online at http:/www.sagoto.com/gsc/Marlies

Or by contacting Melissa Hillier at melissahillier@hotmail.com

Deadline to order tickets is Friday, November 17th

There will be an opportunity for students to skate on the ice before the game starts. If you wish to participate, please arrive at 12:30 to lace up. The pre-game skate starts at 1pm.

*TICKETS can be picked up in the office the week of November 27th 2017.  If you choose to have your child pick up the tickets, Marlies will not be issuing replacement tickets if tickets are lost.

*TICKETS must be picked up by Wednesday, November 29th at 3:30pm (please note that Friday is PA day). Tickets will not be handed out on game day.

 

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