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Events going on at Gledhill

Winter Concert Details

Posted on December 10, 2014 | Comments Off on Winter Concert Details

The Gledhill Winter Concert is tomorrow evening! The following is a message from the school with all the information you need about the concert. Don’t forget your non-perishable food donation for the Daily Bread Food Bank.

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Winter Concert – December 11th

Posted on December 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Winter Concert – December 11th

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Gledhill choirs and classes have been working hard in preparation of their performances at the Winter Concert, Thursday, December 11th in the gymnasium.

Kindergarten students will begin their show at 5 pm and the grade 1-6 show will begin at 6 pm. Students performing should receive information from their homeroom teachers about the time and place that they should meet prior to the concert. In addition to the choirs, half of the classes will perform at this concert, while the other half will present in the spring.

In the spirit of giving, donations of non-perishable food items will be collected at the door. All donations will go to the Toronto Daily Food Bank. Please give generously!

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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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Gledhill Gets Proactive on Mental Health

Posted on November 26, 2014 | Comments Off on Gledhill Gets Proactive on Mental Health

The efforts of Gledhill’s teachers, administration and students in addressing mental health has been recognized in an article in the Toronto Star!

Read the Toronto Star Article here.

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photo from the Toronto Star

 

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Healthy Families Resource Night

Posted on November 24, 2014 | Comments Off on Healthy Families Resource Night

Its not too late to register for the ‘Healthy Families, Healthy Communities Resource Night‘ this Wednesday, November 26th at Gledhill. See flyer below for details. Registration will also be taken at the door.

The evening will include a Parent Resource Fair, a workshop by Theatre Direct and a keynote speaker, Stephanie Lopez from Toronto Public Health.

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Movie Night – How to Train Your Dragon 2

Posted on November 16, 2014 | Comments Off on Movie Night – How to Train Your Dragon 2

Gledhill School Council presents a screening of ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ this coming Friday, November 21st. Doors open at 6:00pm with a movie start time of 6:30pm. A door prize (a DVD copy of the movie) will be given away. Pizza and popcorn for sale.

As this is a family event, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

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Healthy Families Resource Night

Posted on November 14, 2014 | Comments Off on Healthy Families Resource Night

Healthy Families Resource Night

 

A healthy school involves a holistic approach where school administration, teachers, parents, students and community agencies work together to create an environment that will have a positive impact on a child’s health and learning.

On behalf of the Gledhill Mental Health Committee and with the support of Toronto Public Health, and the Continuing Education Department of the TDSB, we will be showcasing a number of Community Agencies that support children, parents and families.

Door prizes, refreshments and child care for younger children will be provided.

Examples of community agencies that will be present include:

  • Aisling Discoveries—Child and Family Centre
  • 􏰀Child Development Institute
  • 􏰀Hinks-Delcrest
  • Youthlink (747 Warden Ave)
  • Turning Point Youth Services
  • Youthdale Psychiatric Crisis Services (224 Victoria St)
  • 􏰀Bartimaeus Family Services
  • Woodgreen (Mental Health Walk-in/”Drop In” clinic offered Wednesdays 4:00-8:00 PM Jones Ave/Danforth) 􏰀
  • Toronto Public Library
  • 􏰀TDSB Student Services
  • 􏰀Toronto Police Community Liaison 􏰀
  • Yorktown Child and Family Centre –416-394-2425
  • Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough
  • The Salvation Army
  • Big Brothers and Big Sisters 􏰀
  • Theatre Direct

School Agencies:

  • Gledhill Childcare –Laurie Currie – 416 467-8340 gledhill9@yahoo.com
  • 􏰀Gledhill Breakfast Program –Karen Ingham (kingham.gledhill@gmail.com)
  • 􏰀 Gledhill School Council – Mark Fowle mark@tsal.com

Between 5:30-6:00 PM, Stephanie Lopez, a Toronto Public Health Nurse, will speak about Mental Health, Academic Stress and Parenting Challenges.

Finally, come Sign-Up for free parenting programs led by Toronto Public Health this winter at Gledhill:

  • 􏰀Kids have Stress Too (two night, 2 hr./session scheduled for January 20 and 27, 2015)
  • The Incredible Years [for parents of children 2-8 years of age] (This is a 10-14 week 2 hr. parenting program once/week beginning in February 2015. Topics include: play, praise, rewards, limit setting, problem solving and handling difficult misbehaviour, feeling alone and stressed)

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Parent Teacher Interviews

Posted on November 13, 2014 | Comments Off on Parent Teacher Interviews

As interviews continue this week, many will have their child’s progress report interview this evening or Friday morning. This handy flyer, produced by People for Education, provides some guidelines for parents for getting the most out of your interview time.

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French Immersion Information Night

Posted on November 12, 2014 | Comments Off on French Immersion Information Night

fi_kidsGledhill will be hosting a French Immersion Information Night, Wednesday, November 12th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm in the school library. Come out and learn about the French Immersion program at Gledhill including program expectations and application timelines.

Since Gledhill’s French Immersion program starts in Senior Kindergarten, this information night is geared to parents of Junior Kindergarten students.

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Pizza Lunches are Coming!

Posted on October 19, 2014 | Comments Off on Pizza Lunches are Coming!

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A Pizza Lunch form came home last week with your child. The forms are due to school on Wednesday, October 22nd. The first Pizza Lunch takes place on Thursday, October 30th. The form clearly explains everything you need to know including who to contact if you have questions.

Parent Volunteers are needed (and always welcomed) to help make the Pizza Lunches run smoothly and successfully. Many hands make light work! If you can volunteer, please find the email of the Gledhill School Council Volunteer Coordinator at the bottom of the pizza lunch form.

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