Category Archives: Daily Announcement

What’s on this week?

Wednesday

• Rm 25 at McCordic School
• Ukulele Kids
• Karate Kids at lunch
• Primary Chess Room 5

Thursday

• Gledhill Track Day
• Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
• Band and Strings
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch Rm 6
• Primary Chess Rm 8, Junior Chess – Library

Friday

• Strings
• School Clean Up
• Rms 1 and 4D at the Science Centre
• 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-Club – Way to go Gledhill! We recycled 75 kilograms of batteries which adds up to 1000s of batteries! The bin was removed yesterday but you can still recycle markers and paper. Thanks for helping!
2. A reminder to all the Ultimate Frisbee members about our quick meeting at lunch. Please come see Mr. Webb outside the gym.
3. Track and Field Day for Gledill students is tomorrow. Dress for the weather and wear running shoes.
4. A message from Rm 25:

   As part of their continued effort to raise funds for  the Day of Pink Foundation, Mme Bey’s class is raffling off two baskets that were kindly donated to the school.

   Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 tickets for $5.00 and will be sold outside the main office at morning recess (10:05 – 10:20) Monday, April 23 to Friday, April 27th.  

   Basket # 1 – appropriate for Primary (Grades 1-3) students

   Playmobil Summer Fun, Hatchimal Fabula Forest, Orb Molecules, Endangered Species – Polar Bear – 2 in 1 puzzle series, V-Tech Racing Runway Airplane

   Retail Value – over $150.00

   

   Basket# 2 – appropriate for Junior (Grades 4-6) students

   Speak Out – kids vs parents, Telestrations – the telephone game stretched out, Mod Colouring – sketch portfolio, Make it Real – jewellery collection, Lego Creator – 3 in 1 building set, The Unwanteds – Books 1, 2, and 3

   Retail Value – over $125.00

   

   Mr Currie Talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Friday is Pizza Lunch!
• Indoor recess and lunch today

Have a WILDLY WEIRD, WACKY and WONKY Wednesday!

What’s on this week?

Tuesday

• Character Education Assembly
• Junior Choir at lunch
• Band

Wednesday

• Rm 25 at McCordic School
• Ukulele Kids
• Karate Kids at lunch
• Primary Chess Room 5

Thursday

• Gledhill Track Day
• Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
• Band and Strings
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch Rm 6
• Primary Chess Rm 8, Junior Chess – Library

Friday

• Strings
• School Clean Up
• Rms 1 and 4D at the Science Centre
• 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.  Junior Choir rehearsal is today. Please remember your permission forms.
2. School Clean up is scheduled for this Friday, April 26. Thank you everyone for helping to keep our school clean and green!

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Wearing your gear

Please remember to cooperate with one another.

Have a TRANSCENDENTAL Tuesday!

What’s on this week?

Monday

• Rooms 5 & 8 at Brickworks
• Rm 30 @ Wilkinson
• Swimming at DA Morrison
• Forest of Reading at lunch
• U-School Ukulele at lunch
• Folk Dance at lunch
• Knitting Club

Tuesday

• Character Education Assembly
• Junior Choir at lunch
• Band

Wednesday

• Rm 25 at McCordic School
• Ukulele Kids
• Karate Kids at lunch
• Primary Chess Room 5

Thursday

• Gledhill Track Day
• Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
• Band and Strings
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch Rm 6
• Primary Chess Rm 8, Junior Chess – Library

Friday

• Strings
• School Clean Up
• Rms 1 and 4D at the Science Centre
• 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. Uschool Ukulele Practice today at 11:30
2. Tomorrow after the Character Education Assembly we ask that all grades 1, 2 and 3 students in Primary Choir term 1 stay in the gym briefly for a photo. We will be using it in the Yearbook.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Apples are available in the office

Please remember that a book holds a house of gold.

Have a MARVELOUS Monday!

What’s on this week?

Thursday

• Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch (Cancelled today due to construction)
• Band and Strings
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch
• Young Women on the Move
• Gledhill School Council Meeting – Gledhill School Library. 6 – 7:30pm. Guest speaker Michelle Aarts from PIAC discusses navigating the TDSB. (See more HERE) Pizza and childcare provided.

Friday

• Earth Day – Wear Blue and Green
• Last day to drop off your used batteries which will be recycled properly. This keeps harmful chemicals out of our water and soil. Do your spring cleaning and bring those batteries in!
• Gledhill Track Day – Postponed to April 26 due to field conditions

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. Apologies to the Choir for the last minute cancellation! We are trying to work out a make up day. Please return your 3 forms to Mrs. Bailey ASAP.
2. Track & Field Day is now April 26th.
3. Grade 1 Makerspace will be cancelled today because the library is not available at lunch.
4. Eco Club will meet today at lunch outside Rm 6 with Mme Leclerc and Mme Roshi.
5. A message from the Eco Club – Dear staff, students and parents,  there is only 1 more school day to drop off your used batteries which will be recycled properly. This keeps harmful chemicals out of our water and soil. Do your spring cleaning and bring those batteries in soon! Battery collection ends this Friday! Thanks.

What’s on this week?

Wednesday

• Rm 25 at McCordic School
• Ukulele Kids
• Karate Kids at lunch
• DA Morrison Information Night at 6:30pm– for current Gledhill families of Grade 5s and 6s who will be attending DA Morrison in Sept 2018. Taking place at DA Morrison School, it will be a chance for families to have a tour of the school, meet staff members, learn about programs and ask questions.

Thursday

• Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
• Band and Strings
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch
• Young Women on the Move
• Gledhill School Council Meeting – Gledhill School Library. 6 – 7:30pm. Guest speaker Michelle Aarts from PIAC discusses navigating the TDSB. (See more HERE) Pizza and childcare provided.

Friday

• Gledhill Track Day – Postponed due to field conditions

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. There will be no Yearbook Committee meeting today. We will meet next Wednesday at lunch.
2. Attention Junior Choir members – Our rehearsal that was scheduled for today is now cancelled. We will meet again on Tuesday.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Wearing your outdoor gear
• Karate Kids, please bring your coats and boots with you as you will be dismissed to your lines after your session.

Please remember to dig the well before you are thirsty.

What’s on this week?

Tuesday

• Assembly – Unstoppable Tracy www.unstoppabletracy.com
• Junior Choir at lunch
• Band

Wednesday

• Rm 25 at McCordic School
• Ukulele Kids
• Karate Kids at lunch
• DA Morrison Information Night at 6:30pm– for current Gledhill families of Grade 5s and 6s who will be attending DA Morrison in Sept 2018. Taking place at DA Morrison School, it will be a chance for families to have a tour of the school, meet staff members, learn about programs and ask questions.

Thursday

• Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
• Band and Strings
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch
• Young Women on the Move
• Gledhill School Council Meeting – Gledhill School Library. 6 – 7:30pm. Guest speaker Michelle Aarts from PIAC discusses navigating the TDSB. (See more HERE) Pizza and childcare provided.

Friday

• Gledhill Track Day – Postponed due to field conditions

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. Junior Choir practice today. Wait to be picked up in your lunch room.
2. Due to the weather, the April 20th All School Track and Field Day is postponed. New date to follow.
3. Spirit Squad meeting at 11:30 for a short meeting.
4. A message from the Eco Club – Dear staff, students and parents,  there are only 4 more school days to drop off your used batteries which will be recycled properly. This keeps harmful chemicals out of our water and soil. Do your spring cleaning and bring those batteries in soon! Battery collection ends this Friday! Thanks.

What’s on this week?

Monday

• Swimming at DA Morrison
• Forest of Reading at lunch
• U-School Ukulele at lunch
• Folk Dance at lunch

Tuesday

• Unstoppable Tracey
• Junior Choir at lunch
• Band

Wednesday

• Rm 25 at McCordic School
• Ukulele Kids
• Karate Kids at lunch
• DA Morrison Information Night at 6:30pm– for current Gledhill families of Grade 5s and 6s who will be attending DA Morrison in Sept 2018. Taking place at DA Morrison School, it will be a chance for families to have a tour of the school, meet staff members, learn about programs and ask questions.

Thursday

• Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
• Band and Strings
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch
• Young Women on the Move
• Gledhill School Council Meeting – Gledhill School Library. 6 – 7:30pm. Guest speaker Michelle Aarts from PIAC discusses navigating the TDSB. (See more HERE) Pizza and childcare provided.

Friday

• Gledhill Track Day – Weather and Field conditions pending

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. Spirit Squad – there will be a meeting in Rm 24 this afternoon at recess. Bring your jackets!
2. A message from the Eco Club – Dear staff, students and parents,  there are only 6 more school days to drop off your used batteries which will be recycled properly. This keeps harmful chemicals out of our water and soil. Do your spring cleaning and bring those batteries in soon! Thanks.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Teachers, please send down (if possible) additional games and crosswords for the lunchroom.

Please remember to co-operate with each other.

Have a MIRACULOUS Monday!

Please Note: The next Pizza lunch is Friday, April 27. (It was incorrectly printed as April 20th on the first April Calendar that was emailed home)

 What’s on this week:

Thursday

• Makerspace (Grade 1)
• Sight and Sound Testing
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch
• Young Women on the Move

Friday

• Choir Excursion

Coming up next week: 

• Wednesday, April 18th – 6:30pm– DA Morrison Information Night – for current Gledhill families of Grade 5s and 6s who will be attending DA Morrison in Sept 2018. Taking place at DA Morrison School, it will be a chance for families to have a tour of the school, meet staff members, learn about programs and ask questions.
• Thursday, April 19th: 6-7:30pm  – Gledhill School Council Meeting – Gledhill School Library. Pizza and childcare provided.

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. Grade 1 Makerspace meets today at lunch.
2. The new session of Eco-Club meets today. Bring your lunch to Rm 6.
3. A message re: Battery and Marker Recycling – The battery bin will be picked up soon. Please bring any batteries for recycling to our drum by Friday, April 20th for a final count. You can also bring your old makers to the box in the front hallway. They will be collected and brought to Staples at the end of the year .

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Wearing your gear
• Chess
• Jerseys
• Sight and Sound Testing today

What’s on this week:

Today

• International Day of Pink – A day where communities across the country, and across the world, can unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, and all forms of bullying. Gledhill staff and students are encouraged to wear pink to show their support. Also, the Grade 5s and 6s will be putting on a bake sale from 11 to 11:30am that day. Baked goods will be available for students Grades 1 through 6 to purchase at prices of $0.25, $0.50, $0.75 or $1.00. All proceeds will go towards The International Day of Pink – https://dayofpink.org
• Ukulele Kids
• Karate Kids at lunch
• Chess Tournament

Thursday

• Sight and Sound Testing
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch
• Young Women on the Move

Friday

• Choir Excursion

Coming up next week: 

• Wednesday, April 18th – 6:30pm– DA Morrison Information Night – for current Gledhill families of Grade 5s and 6s who will be attending DA Morrison in Sept 2018. Taking place at DA Morrison School, it will be a chance for families to have a tour of the school, meet staff members, learn about programs and ask questions.
• Thursday, April 19th: 6-7:30pm  – Gledhill School Council Meeting – Gledhill School Library. Pizza and childcare provided.

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 to the new Eco-Club members. Ms Roshi and Mme Leclerc look forward to meeting you tomorrow at lunch. Please bring your lunch and permission forms to Rm 6 tomorrow at 11:35. See you soon Eco-Tigers!
2. Yearbook Committee meets today at 11:45am in the library.

Mr Currie talked about:

• International Day of Pink Day Pic
• Days of Significance
• Meeting time and place for Junior Chess team
• Apples are in the office!

Please remember to respect other people’s beliefs.

Have a PROLIFIC Pink Day!

What’s on this week:

Tuesday

• Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
• Junior Choir at lunch
• Band/Strings

Wednesday

• International Day of Pink – A day where communities across the country, and across the world, can unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, and all forms of bullying. Gledhill staff and students are encouraged to wear pink to show their support. Also, the Grade 5s and 6s will be putting on a bake sale from 11 to 11:30am that day. Baked goods will be available for students Grades 1 through 6 to purchase at prices of $0.25, $0.50, $0.75 or $1.00. All proceeds will go towards The International Day of Pink – https://dayofpink.org
• Ukulele Kids
• Karate Kids at lunch

Thursday

• Sight and Sound Testing
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch
• Young Women on the Move

Coming up next week: 

• Wednesday, April 18th – 6:30pm– DA Morrison Information Night – for current Gledhill families of Grade 5s and 6s who will be attending DA Morrison in Sept 2018. Taking place at DA Morrison School, it will be a chance for families to have a tour of the school, meet staff members, learn about programs and ask questions.
• Thursday, April 19th: 6-7:30pm  – Gledhill School Council Meeting – Gledhill School Library. Pizza and childcare provided.

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. Tomorrow is International Day of Pink! (Students are encouraged to wear pink and please see bake sale details above)
2. Junior Choir is today. Please bring outstanding permission forms or ticket orders for Massey Hall.
3. Congratulations to the Co-Ed Volleyball Team who played a solid quarter final game against Brown School. We came up a bit short despite our best efforts. The school is proud of your accomplishments! (Mrs. Pace)

Please remember – Don’t give up, even when things get hard.

Have a TREMENDOUS Tuesday!