Category Archives: Daily Announcement

What’s coming up?

• Today, September  27th – PHOTO DAY!
• Tomorrow, Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Walk/Run at 10:30am
• Tomorrow, Friday, September 28th – Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill . To learn more, see our blog post
• Wednesday, October 3rd – Cross Country Meet at Ashbridges Bay – GO GLEDHILL!
• October 1-4 – Grade 5s to Island School
• October 4th – Deadline for PIZZA LUNCH orders. They can be placed online at sagoto.com/gsc/pizza OR by printing off a form HERE and returning it to the office with payment
• October 5th – PA Day

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. The Terry Fox walk and Orange Shirt Day are tomorrow

What’s coming up?

• Today at 10:30am  – Character Assembly – RESPECT
• Tomorrow, September  27th – PHOTO DAY!
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Walk/Run at 10:30am
• Friday, September 28th (note date change) – Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill . To learn more, see our blog post
• October 1-4 – Grade 5s to Island School
• October 5th – PA Day

Note to Parents/Guardians: If you plan to volunteer in the school this year or are even considering the option, please visit the office to get the application for your Police Reference check (or fill out your Annual Offense Declaration). The Police checks take time to process, so getting them done now ensures you can volunteer when the opportunity arises.

More info about who needs Police Reference checks HERE

For different ways parents get involved at Gledhill, check out Volunteer Opportunities HERE

What’s coming up?

• Wednesday, September 26th at 10:30am  – Character Assembly – RESPECT
• Thursday, September  27th – PHOTO DAY!
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Walk/Run at 10:30am
• Friday, September 28th (note date change) – Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill . To learn more, see our blog post
• October 1-4 – Grade 5s to Island School
• October 5th – PA Day

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. Girls soccer prcatices this week will be on Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:30 – 4:15 pm. Thank you and see you there! (Miss Sorin)
2. Did you know that Terry Fox’s family have relations to the Metis people? This connection to the Aboriginal People has been released not that long ago. We will celebrate Terry Fox day along with Orange Shirt Day. Let’s take time to pay tribute to these important aspects of our Canadian History.

What’s coming up?

• Wednesday, September 26th at 10:30am  – Character Assembly – RESPECT
• Thursday, September  27th – PHOTO DAY!
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Walk/Run at 10:30am
• Friday, September 28th (note date change) – Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill . To learn more, see our blog post
• October 1-4 – Grade 5s to Island School
• October 5th – PA Day

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 reminder to all students with recorders or orders to buy them. Please take them to the music room at morning recess as they are now overdue.
2. Great news! The library is now open for book exchange.
3. All Gledhill Athletic Committee members are asked to  meet Mr Webb in the gym at morning recess for a short meeting.

What’s coming up?

• Tomorrow – Thursday, September 20th – School Council General Meeting and Election at 6pm. Pizza and childcare will be provided. (See HERE for committees and elected positions)
• Thursday, September 20th –WE Day
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Run at 10:30am
• Friday, September 28th (note date change) – Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill . To learn more, visit: www.orangeshirtday.org/

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. Wishing those celebrating Yom Kippur a meaningful fast.
2. Boys soccer team has been posted outside the gym office and on Mr. Webb’s website. Please check the list and have cleats and shin guards ready for practice Monday.
3. Gledhill Athletics Club will be chosen by Thursday. Interviews begin today.
4. Battery Recycling is back at Gledhill! Just look for the white pail near the office. Thanks for recycling your used batteries!
5. Terry Fox Pledge forms and money should be brought to the office. Donations for “Mrs. Bailey’s Purple Hair” should be brought to the music room – $65 left to raise!
6. As a school we have raised $1500 for the Terry Fox Run. Let’s keep working towards our goal of $5000.
7. Those students who signed up for Prefects, please come to the main office at morning recess. (Note to new parents – Prefects are older students who help out with jobs like letting kids into the school through the locked doors at recess and lunch to use the washroom)
8. Teachers are reminded to see Ms Kopka in the library if they need to borrow any Orange Shirt Day resources to use in their class.

What’s coming up?

• Thursday, September 20th – School Council General Meeting and Election at 6pm. Pizza and childcare will be provided. (See HERE for committees and elected positions)
• Thursday, September 20th –WE Day
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Run at 10:30am
• Monday, October 1st – Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill . To learn more, visit: www.orangeshirtday.org/

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. Cross Country Practice is 8am Mon, Wed and Friday of this week.
2. Reminder to please uses the bike racks provided to lock your bikes. Please don’t lock them to the fence in the garden.
3. Drama with Jeff starts Tues, Sept 18th for Grades 1 and 1/2  classes.
4. Terry Fox pledges are coming in! Great job Gledhill! Last week at curriculum night over $50 was added to Mrs. Bailey’s purple hair jar. And, over $100 was raised to help Hailey and her family. Way to go! Keep those pledges coming.
5. All grade 4 and 5 girls interested in trying out for the soccer team, the tryouts are Tuesday and Wednesday after school.

What’s coming up?

• Thursday, September 20th – School Council General Meeting and Election at 6pm
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Run at 10:30am
• Monday, October 1st – Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill . To learn more, visit: www.orangeshirtday.org/

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 grade 4 and 5 boys interested in trying out for the soccer team, the first tryout is 8 am Monday morning.
2. All grade 4 and 5 girls interested in trying out for the bordenball team, the first tryout is Monday morning at 8:15am.

Note: As parents were informed by the school via calls and emails, the school was without water for a portion of the day. Follow up communication then informed that the water had been restored and that afternoon classes and Curriculum Night would go on as scheduled. 

What’s coming up in September?

• Tonight, September 13th – Curriculum Night
  • 5:30pm a demonstration in the school yard by X Movement
  • 6-7pm parents and students can visit their classrooms
  • 7-7:30pm “Light up the Night” Family Walk in the school yard
• Thursday, September 20th – School Council General Meeting and Election at 6pm
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Run at 10:30am

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. Let’s Light Up the Night tonight directly after curriculum night.  $2 for glow necklaces, let’s work together to find a cure for cancer.
2. All grade 4 and 5 students – please return your all year participation forms and Gledhill Athletic Club forms.
3. All grade 4 and 5 boys interested in trying out for the soccer team, the first tryout is 8 am Monday morning.
4. All grade 4 and 5 girls interested in trying out for the bordenball team, the first tryout is Monday morning at 8:15am.