Category Archives: Daily Announcement

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Running Club at 7:45 am
• Primary Choir at Lunch (Grades 1-3)
• Junior Makerspace at lunch (Grades 4-6)
• Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 8:30 – 11:30am
• School Council Meeting – 6pm-7:30pm in the library  (have something you’d like added to the agenda? If so, email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com) Pizza and childcare will be available

Wednesday:

• Ukulele Kids
• Last Day – Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 8:30 – 11:30am.

Thursday:

• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25

Friday: 

• Twin to Team Day: November is EMPATHY month and Gledhill shows it has heart by reaching out to include someone new…from twins to a team! Find your own twin, triplet, quadruplet and include someone to make a team of look alikes.

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 today at 11:45. Please make sure to attend as we only have 3 practices left!
2. The book fair is on in the library for two more days from 8:30-11:30am. Tomorrow is the last morning it will be open.

Mr. Currie talked about:

• Apples are available for all students in the office
• Days of Significance – Universal Children’s Day, International Transgender Day of Remembrance and Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week
• Please be sure to wear all the  outdoor gear that you bring with you to school.
• School Council Meeting is tonight 6-7:30pm in the library.

Please remember to be responsible for your actions.

Have a TWIRLING Tuesday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 8:30 – 11:30am and Family Event 3:30 – 6:00pm
• Parent Teacher Interviews

Friday: 

• PA Day
• Parent Teacher Interviews

Saturday:

• Parents’ Night Out – 80’s Dance Party and Silent Auction at 7:30 pm at The Royal Canadian Legion  – 1240 Woodbine Ave

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 that the Book Fair is going on in the library during the mornings until next Wednesday, and after school today 3:30- 6:00pm.

Please remember to respect the environment.

Have a THEATRICAL Thursday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Ukulele Kids
• Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 8:30 – 11:30am
• Progress Reports go home

Thursday:

• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 8:30 – 11:30am and Family Event 3:30 – 6:00pm
• Parent Teacher Interviews

Friday: 

• PA Day
• Parent Teacher Interviews

Saturday:

• Parents’ Night Out – 80’s Dance Party and Silent Auction at 7:30 pm at The Royal Canadian Legion  – 1240 Woodbine Ave

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 library will be closed at afternoon recess for the duration of the book fair.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Playground is closed at lunch until 12:20pm
• Reminder that Friday is a PA Day with Parent Teacher Interviews taking place in the morning.
• Progress Reports go home today.

Remember to always respect yourself.

Have a WACKY Wednesday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Running Club at 7:45 am
• Primary Choir (Grades 1-3)
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday:

• Ukulele Kids
• Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 8:30 – 11:30am
• Progress Reports go home

Thursday:

• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 8:30 – 11:30am and Family Event 3:30 – 6:00pm
• Evening Parent Teacher Interviews (4-8pm)

Friday: 

• PA Day
• Parent Teacher Interviews (AM)

Saturday:

• Parents’ Night Out – 80’s Dance Party and Silent Auction at The Royal Canadian Legion  – 1240 Woodbine Ave. Tickets can be purchased online HERE

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 practice today at 11:45! Attendance will be taken. Please wait in your lunchroom or daycare to be picked up.
2. Reminder that the Book Fair starts tomorrow in the Library. (Admin Note: It will be open mornings, but closed during recess, until next Wed, Nov 22 and also open this Thursday after school from 3:30 – 6:00pm for families to shop together.)

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Enhancing Equity Task Force Survey Meeting – 6:30pm in the School Library – Child care provided

Friday: 

• Remembrance Day Assembly – approx start time 10:30am

Coming Up Next Week :

• Saturday, November 18th – Parents’ Night Out – 80’s Dance Party and Silent Auction. Tickets can be purchased online HERE

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. Good Morning Staff and Students! You may have noticed a big new barrel near the office. This barrel will replace the coffin for battery recycling. Once the barrel is full of dead batteries we will ship it! Keep those dead batteries coming.
2. The first girls basketball try out will be tomorrow morning at 7:45am in Gym A.

Have a THRILLING Thursday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Ukulele Kids

Thursday:

• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Enhancing Equity Task Force – Parent Survey Input Meeting – 6:30pm in the School Library – Child care provided

Friday: 

• Remembrance Day Assembly – approx start time 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. There will be a Spirit Squad meeting this Thursday at 11:30 in Rm 24. Bring your lunch and coat.
2. A reminder to teachers to check AW for messages regarding Remembrance Day poster contest, wreaths and assembly.
3. Library Helpers – please come to the library at last recess. We will be preparing for the Book Fair.

“Please remember to be more kind than necessary”

Have a WARM Wednesday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Photo Retake Day – in the afternoon
• Running Club at 7:45 am
• Primary Choir (Grades 1-3)
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday:

• Ukulele Kids

Thursday:

• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Enhancing Equity Task Force – Parent Survey Input Meeting – 6:30pm in the School Library – Child care provided

Friday: 

• Remembrance Day Assembly – approx start time 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. Primary Choir meets at 11:45 today. Mrs Bailey will pick you up from daycare and the lunchrooms.
2. Spirit Squad – there will be a meeting on Thursday at 11:30 in Rm 24. Bring your lunch and coat.
3. We Scare Hunger Announcement – Classes, please note that the boxes will be picked up in 3rd period. (see photo below!)
4. Apples have arrived in the office!
5. Any grade 5 or 6 girls interested in trying out for the basketball team please see Mr Webb outside the gym office at afternoon recess.
6. Library helpers please meet in the library this morning at recess. See you then!

Mr Currie talked about:

• Pylons remind you that the play structure can be used only after 12:20pm.
• Students, be sure to wear and come back to class with all the outdoor gear that you are sent to school with.

“Please remember to make people feel good”

Have a TREMENDOUS Tuesday!

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!

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