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So many great things are happening at our school! The School Council would like to introduce a new series of posts we are calling “Spotlight On:” They are designed to introduce new and old parents alike to the programs and events going on and in some cases, how we as parents, can get involved. The first of our series is on The Gledhill Breakfast Club!

“Spotlight On”: Gledhill’s Breakfast Club

What makes Gledhill a great place to be for both students and families? A strong sense of community, a friendly welcoming atmosphere, and knowing that we are all looking out for each other.

If you want to see these things in action, come down to the Breakfast Club any morning of the week. You will see 40-50 kids eating healthy food, chatting with their friends and the adult volunteers, helping clean up, and generally getting a great start to their day. Every child is welcomed, regardless of whether or not they can contribute financially. If you are lucky enough to come on a morning when program director Jenn Scaife is there, you will see this unconditional acceptance in her warm smile and the genuine affection she has for each child.

This program is funded by generous contributions from parents, Student Nutrition Program, Food Share, and the community including ValuMart, whose support is greatly appreciated.

Money alone, though, is not enough to keep the program running; volunteers are the backbone of the Breakfast Club. We have a dedicated core group of family and community members who give a bit of their time each week to prepare food or clean up. The volunteers enjoy their time together as much as the kids do and if you join us, you will find the time flies by as you make new friends and catch up on school news.

However, there are currently not enough volunteers to keep the program running the way it should or could. This incredible program is in desperate need of your help. Please have a look at the shifts below and consider how you could fit in 30-40 minutes once or twice a week, or even once a month. We’d love to have you join us.

What’s on this week?

Thursday

• Ball Hockey tournament at Gledhill
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
• Eco Club meeting at lunch
• Chess at lunch (Primaries Group 2)
• Forest of Reading at lunch

Friday

• Movie Night! – The movie is “Sing” Doors open at 6:00, show starts at 6:30.  There will also be a bake sale outside the movie night doors with all proceeds from the goodies sold going to Gledhill Student Hailey and her family.

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. Count down to Korea! Gledhill School, we are having our very own Winter Olympics on Monday, February 5. Remember to wear red and white to school! (Mrs. Pace)
2. Boys basketball team – please remember to look at next week’s practice schedule. (Mrs. Pace)
3. Girls volleyball, please check the practice schedule outside of Rm 20. Also, remember to take your copy of the tournament info (Mlle. McPherson)
4. Gym 1 and 2 are in the basement due to the ball hockey tournament.
5. Two Helping Hailey fundraisers start next week!:

• You can buy RED hearts to send to your friends Monday, Wednesday and Friday at morning recess. They are $0.50 each or 3 for $1. Buy them, take them home and decorate them and return them to the mailbox outside the office! They will be delivered on Valentine’s Day! Pink valentines will also be available for free to decorate and send home to Hailey to let her know we are thinking of her.
• And, on interview night, Thursday, Feb 15th, Gledhill will light up the night and do a walk in support of our school mate Hailey. Buy a glow stick on February 12th, 13th, or 14th at 3:30 outside the main office. on interview night, buy them in the gym at 6pm. $2 per necklace or 3 for $5.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• The weather and wearing your outdoor gear
• Welcome to our visiting schools and good luck to our floor hockey team!

Please remember to consider multiple perspectives.

Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!

What’s on this week?

Wednesday

• Karate Kids
• Ukulele Kids
• Primary Chess at lunch
• Character Education Assembly

Thursday

• Ball Hockey tournament at Gledhill
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
• Eco Club meeting at lunch
• Chess at lunch (Primaries Group 2)
• Forest of Reading at lunch

Friday

• Movie Night! – The movie is “Sing” Doors open at 6:00, show starts at 6:30.  There will also be a bake sale outside the movie night doors with all proceeds from the goodies sold going to Gledhill Student Hailey and her family.

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. Any students who signed up for poster making, please come to the music room at morning recess..
2. Eco Club will meet tomorrow at lunch.
3. Boys Basketball today at 3:20. Mrs. Pace
4. Gledhill Winter Olympics is on Feb 5! Remember to wear red and white to cheer on our Canadian athletes in Korea. (Mrs. Pace)

Have a WACKY Wednesday!

What’s on this week?

Tuesday

• Grade 6s swim at D.A.
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2 & 3) at lunch

Wednesday

• Karate Kids
• Ukulele Kids
• Primary Chess at lunch
• Character Education Assembly

Thursday

• Ball Hockey tournament at Gledhill
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
• Eco Club meeting at lunch
• Chess at lunch (Primaries Group 2)
• Forest of Reading at lunch

Friday

• Movie Night! – The movie is “Sing” Doors open at 6:00, show starts at 6:30.  There will also be a bake sale outside the movie night doors with all proceeds from the goodies sold going to Gledhill Student Hailey and her family.

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 Makerspace (Grades 2-3) meets today at lunch in the library. Students, you will be picked up in the lunch room at 11:45am.
2. Boys Basketball at noon today. (Mrs. Pace).

Mr Currie talked about:

• Outdoor work – pylons and tape
• Wearing your winter gear

What’s on this week?

Monday

• Scientist in the School – Rm 6
• Forest of Reading at lunch
• USchool Ukulele at lunch
• Folkfest practice at lunch

Tuesday

• Grade 6s swim at D.A.
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2 & 3) at lunch

Wednesday

• Karate Kids
• Ukulele Kids
• Primary Chess at lunch
• Character Education Assembly

Thursday

• Ball Hockey tournament at Gledhill
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
• Eco Club meeting at lunch
• Chess at lunch (Primaries Group 2)
• Forest of Reading at lunch

Friday

• Movie Night! – The movie is “Sing” Doors open at 6:00, show starts at 6:30.  There will also be a bake sale outside the movie night doors with all proceeds from the goodies sold going to Gledhill Student Hailey and her family.

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. Today at lunch is our first folkfest practice. Please bring  your coats. Eat lunch in the lunchroom or daycare and a teacher will pick you up at 12:00.
2. Forest of Reading club meets today in the library. Students, you will be picked up in the lunchroom at 11:45.
3. Boys Basketball tomorrow. Please make sure you know the times this week! Mrs. Pace
4. Countdown to the Gledhill Olympics. Monday, February 5th we are encouraging all staff and students to wear RED and WHITE. Mrs. Pace
5. USchool Ukulele today at lunch
6. Grades 5s and 6s. Any students interested in helping to make posters for our upcoming fundraisers for Hailey may come to the music room at morning recess. First 10 people may stay, while others can sign up for other recesses this week. Bring your coats!

Mr. Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Work going on outside

Please remember to be kind to each other.

Have a minus 5 kind of a Monday!

What’s on this week?

Thursday

• Rm 25 at McCordic School
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
• Eco Club meeting
• Chess at lunch and after school

Friday

• PIZZA LUNCH!
• Gledhill Spirit Day – Wear black or yellow!

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. Students, if you have any Folkfest permission forms, please hand them to Mme. Martineau by tomorrow. We begin Monday at lunch. Teachers, there are extra forms in Mme Martineau’s mailbox.
2. Eco Club meets today. See you soon!
3. Gledhill Staff and Parents: There are still a few days left to share a photo of yourself with your reusable mug. Let’s show the kids we care about the environment with this simple but important habit. Your name will be entered in a draw to win a big bag of fresh coffee from Mountain View Coffee. Send you photo by email to Mme. Leclerc by this Friday! (Chantal.Leclerc@tdsb.on.ca) Thanks for participating. For more details, click here
4. Mrs. Pace needs to see the boys basketball team at morning recess for a short meeting. You will be heading outside after the meeting, so please dress accordingly.
5. Girls Volleyball tryouts continue today. Please meet Mlle. McPherson at 11:45 in the gym.
6. Reminder that this Friday is our school spirit day. Wear our school colours black and yellow.
7. This Friday is also Pizza Lunch.

Have a THRILLING Thursday!

What’s on this week?

Wednesday

• Karate Kids
• Ukulele Kids
• Interview forms go home today

Thursday

• Rm 25 at McCordic School
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
• Eco Club meeting
• Chess at lunch and after school

Friday

• PIZZA LUNCH!
• Gledhill Spirit Day – Wear black or yellow!

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, we are having a meeting today at afternoon recess in Rm 24.
2. Reminder that this Friday is our school spirit day. Wear our school colours black and yellow.
3. This Friday is also Pizza Lunch. Be sure to check with your parents to ensure you know whether or not you are having pizza.
4. Last call for anyone interested in Junior Choir. Mrs. Bailey needs you permission forms immediately following the announcements.
5. Eco Club meets tomorrow. See you soon Eco Team!
6. Gledhill Staff and Parents: There are still a few days left to share a photo of yourself with your reusable mug. Let’s show the kids we care about the environment with this simple but important habit. Your name will be entered in a draw to win a big bag of fresh coffee from Mountainview Coffee. Send you photo by email to Mme. Leclerc by this Friday! (Chantal.Leclerc@tdsb.on.ca) Thanks for participating.

Remember to always work together.

Have a WONDERFUL, WINTERY Wednesday!

What’s on this month? – Mark your calendars

• Family Potluck and Dance – Thursday, January 18th
• PA Day – Friday, January 19th
• Gledhill School Council Meeting – Tuesday, January 23rd  – 6:00 – 7:30pm (This meeting will feature a Kindergarten-focused agenda. We’ll talk in-school activities, after-school events, and how you can get involved!)
  Meetings are open to all, and childcare (and pizza!) is provided.
• Pizza Lunch – Friday, January 26th

What’s on this week?

Today

• Scientist in the School Rms 19 & 24

Thursday

• Welcome back Grade 5s!
• Dental Screening begins
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
• Eco Club meeting
• Boys Basketball
• Family Potluck  Dinner and Dance – School Gym – Doors open at 5:30pm, arrive when you can.

Friday

• PA DAY – No School

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 grade 4, 5 and 6 students interested in Junior Choir to return their forms to Mrs Bailey today before lunch. If you are interested and you need a form, see Mrs Bailey today!
2. A reminder to boys basketball – it’s tomorrow (Thursday) at lunch. Mrs Pace
3. Eco Club will meet tomorrow at our usual time and place. See you soon Eco-Tigers. Mme Leclerc and Ms. Roshi.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Wearing your winter gear
• Karate Kids rep in to speak with grade 1-4 students and distribute forms.

Remember to listen to other people’s ideas

Have a WILD WILD WEST Wednesday!