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News items from the Gledhill School Council

School Council General Meeting – January 15th

Posted on January 11, 2015 | Comments Off on School Council General Meeting – January 15th

Gledhill School Council meeting will take place in the library this coming Thursday, January 15th from 6:30 -8:00. Items to be discussed are as follows …

Agenda Items:

  1. Welcome (Mark and Lisa – 3 minutes)
  2. Approval of General Meeting Minutes from December 9th (Joel – 2 minutes)
  3. Principal Update (Message board update) (Kathy – 10 minutes)
  4. Breakfast Club (10 minutes)
  5. School Council Name Change (from ‘Gledhill SACA’ to ‘Gledhill School Council’) (Mark – 5 minutes)
  6. Parent Rep Update (Chris – 5 minutes)
  7. Ward Rep Update (Sharon and Heather – 10 minutes)
  8. School Council ByLaw Sub-Committee Update (Jill – 5 minutes)
  9. Pizza Lunch PayPal Option (Lexi – 5 minutes)
  10. Upcoming Events (see below) (Mark – 5 minutes)
  11. Family Fest Lead(s) (Lisa – 5 minutes)
  12. Trivia/Silent Auction Night (Lisa – 5 minutes)
  13. New Business (Mark – 5 minutes)

A working copy of the agenda can be viewed here which includes any last minute changes. You can also view minutes of the December 9th meeting here.

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School Council General Meeting

Posted on December 3, 2014 | Comments Off on School Council General Meeting

Gledhill shield blackThe next  General Meeting of the Gledhill School Council is taking place on Tuesday, December 9th, from 6:30 – 7:30 in the Library.

The agenda can be read here.

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Potluck and Dance – December 4th

Posted on November 28, 2014 | Comments Off on Potluck and Dance – December 4th

Gledhill’s first Multi-Cultural Potluck of the school year is happening next Thursday December 4th from 6-9. There will also be a Dance with music for all ages provided by DJ Honeypockets and Rhino!

Bring a nut free dish (entree, appetizer or dessert) and your holiday spirit.

Hope to see you all there.

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Help set SACA’s goals at our General Meeting

Posted on November 5, 2014 | Comments Off on Help set SACA’s goals at our General Meeting

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SACA General Meeting

When: Thursday, Nov. 6th 2014 – 6:30pm to 7:30 P.M.

Where: Gledhill School Library Learning Commons (second floor)

Topic: Setting SACA goals

  • Message from the Principal
  • Confirming upcoming events and dates, including meeting dates
  • SACA’s goals for the 2014/15 year

EVERYONE WELCOME! CHILDCARE WILL BE AVAILABLE.

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Don’t forget your trustee vote this election!

Posted on October 26, 2014 | Comments Off on Don’t forget your trustee vote this election!

 

The trustee candidates (l-r): Sheila Cary-Meagher, Marietta Fox, Navarius Mombo, and Jen Sagar

The trustee candidates (l-r): Sheila Cary-Meagher, Marietta Fox, Navarius Mombo, and Jen Sagar

The Gledhill staff room was the site for an informative meeting as all candidates for TDSB trustee of Ward 16 met for debate on Monday, October 20th.  Moderator Dana Granofsky kept the meeting lively and civilized; Gledhill SACA members arranged the meeting and grade 6 students acted as greeters and guides.

If you missed the meeting, you can read through interviews with the candidates at the link below.

Trustee candidate interviews 

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Be Informed. Get Involved. Join the Gledhill SACA.

Posted on September 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Be Informed. Get Involved. Join the Gledhill SACA.

handsSACA is Gledhill’s School and Community Association. SACA’s mandate is to enrich the Gledhill school community by planning activities and fundraising. Come to our first meeting and help shape our community’s future.

The first meeting will include elections for the Executive Committee:

  • Chair
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Communications
  • Greening
  • Ward Rep. Parent Rep
  • Volunteer Lead
  • Volunteer Lead
  • Members at Large

If you have an hour or two a week and a desire to actively enhance our community, please consider standing for election to any of the above positions. Even if you aren’t able to fill one of these roles, please come, vote and learn more about our school.

For more information please email mark@tsal.com.

Childcare is provided.
Date: Tuesday September 23
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Location: Gledhill library, 2nd floor

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Gledhill SACA General Meeting – Wednesday, May 7

Posted on May 3, 2014 | Comments Off on Gledhill SACA General Meeting – Wednesday, May 7

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Parents Matter!

Learn more about School Councils and how to get involved at the Gledhill SACA general meeting.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

CHILDCARE AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

When: Wednesday May 7, 2014, from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.
Where: Gledhill School Library (second floor)

Topic: School Councils

• What are school councils?
• How can I contribute my child’s school experience by joining a school council?
• How do school councils benefit the school and community?
• Where do school councils fit in the “bigger picture”?
• Meet Gledhill’s School Council and find out what we have been doing for you!

Guest Speaker: Kate Wallis is the Ward 16* representative on the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC). Kate has over 10 years’ experience advocating for students and parents in the TDSB. She has a wealth of knowledge about school councils and is a passionate supporter of parent engagement and public education.

*Gledhill is part of Ward 16.

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Potluck and Dance on Friday night

Posted on March 26, 2014 | Comments Off on Potluck and Dance on Friday night

SACA’s first Potluck Dinner and Dance is this Friday, March 28 from 6-9.  It’s great opportunity for a night out with your kids and the Gledhill community.
DJ Rhino is a favourite from the school Dance-a-thon – certain to be a good time!

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Last SACA meeting of the winter!

Posted on February 28, 2014 | Comments Off on Last SACA meeting of the winter!

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SACA invites all members of the Gledhill community to a general meeting on Wednesday March 5th from 7pm – 8pm. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss SACA’s role in the school and the broader community. SACA volunteers will discuss strategy to better understand the needs of the school, and how these align with the services that the volunteer council delivers. Childcare will be provided.  

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Agenda for SACA General Meeting

Posted on January 28, 2014 | Comments Off on Agenda for SACA General Meeting

Agenda for SACA General Meeting – Thursday, January 30th – 7:00-8:00

  • Principals Report
  • SACA – Snapshot of Activities (Jessica Schmiedchen)
  • Real Food for Real Kids Lunch Program (Mark Fowle & Brenda Chow)
  • Greening Update (Catherine Dorton)
  • Eco Schools (Catherine Dorton)
  • “100 in 1 Day” Initiative (Andrea Egan)
  • New Business (please contact gledhillguardian@gmail.com with any new business you’d like to introduce at the meeting)

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