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Alternative Schools for Grade 7

Posted on January 12, 2016 | Comments Off on Alternative Schools for Grade 7

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Starting next school year, both the English and French classes at Gledhill will go to D.A. Morrison for grade 7. Many parents are looking forward to D.A. Morrison’s Open House which will take place later on in the school year. In the meantime, some grade 6 students and parents of grade 6 students may be interested in alternative schools and options.

Below is a list of school offering alternative programs for a grade 7 start. Please check to confirm locations, dates and times. These events begin in mid-January so parents should check as soon as possible. Middle School Open Houses for 2016 2017 school year include …

Quest Alternative – Tuesday, January 26th, 6:30 pm

Students are accepted through a lottery system. Each student is required to submit a report card, a teacher referral and a piece of writing on a topic outlined by Quest. Their open house is January 26 at 6:30.

Horizon Alternative – Wednesday, January 13th, 6:20 pm

Horizon Alternative is located downtown near Kensington Market at Kensington C.S., phone # 416 – 393-1298. Students are accepted through a vetted lottery. Please call the school directly for open house information. Their open house is January 13 at 6:20.

Spectrum Alternative – Wednesday, January 13th, 6:00 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:30 pm (link to application)

Spectrum Alternative is located at Eglinton and Mount Pleasant at Eglinton P.S., phone # 416-393-9311. Students are accepted through a vetted lottery. Their open house is on January 13 in three sessions at 6:00, 6:45 and 7:30.

EAST Alternative – Thursday, January 28th, 6:30 pm

EAST has an open lottery where each student who hands in an application has his or her name placed in a lottery. Names are randomly drawn and assigned an acceptance number. Their open house is January 28 at 6:30.

Delta Alternative – Monday, January 18th, 7:00 pm

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Daily Announcements – Monday, January 11th

Posted on January 11, 2016 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Monday, January 11th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1.   There will be a meeting for all Kindergarten helpers at morning recess in the library. Bring your coats in case there is time to go out.
  2. Teachers, just to let you know— we will have a visitor from Karate Kids today who will be here to visit classes briefly and hand out registration forms.
  3. The apple program will continue today. Please have students bring down your apple bin with the attendance and we will fill it.
  4. Movie night is Friday!

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Daily Announcements – Friday, January 8th

Posted on January 9, 2016 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Friday, January 8th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Thank you for the great support for cupcake Thursday! The 31 people who pre-ordered your cupcake due to running out, will be guaranteed a cupcake and get to skip the line. In addition, due to great demand, we will do floor 1 only next week, followed by 2nd floor then 3rd floor on the last week.
  2. An announcement from Mme Scaife: The running club goes on through the snow and beautiful sunrises. Please join us!

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Minions!

Posted on January 7, 2016 | Comments Off on Minions!

 

Come out, next Friday evening, to the first Movie Night of 2016, a screening of ‘Minions’!

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Daily Announcements – Thursday, January 7th

Posted on January 7, 2016 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Thursday, January 7th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Today is the first of 4 LOONIE CUPCAKE sales happening outside the music room. Bring 1$ and get a yummy cupcake to help support our music program.
  2. Mr Spadaro’s resource classes are cancelled today as he is away this morning. They will resume tomorrow.

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Daily Announcements – Tuesday, January 5th

Posted on January 5, 2016 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Tuesday, January 5th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Choir will begin in Term 2 in February!
  2. Every Thursday in January, there will be a cupcake sale outside the music room, at the afternoon recess! Only $1. Mrs Bailey is making them and they will support our music program. Hope to see you there!
  3. Ms Aslanidis’ and Mr Spadaro’s resource classes are cancelled today due to the SST meeting. Classes will resume tomorrow.
  4. Strings program is cancelled today.

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Daily Announcements – Monday, January 4th

Posted on January 4, 2016 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Monday, January 4th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Stay warm and dress properly for our winter weather!
  2. Choir will start again in February.

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Daily Announcements – Thursday, December 17th

Posted on December 17, 2015 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Thursday, December 17th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Due to an unusual number of injuries – students are asked NOT to play the game Jackpot at recess and lunchtime.
  2. Strings is cancelled
  3. Remember tomorrow is PAJAMA DAY!

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Daily Announcements – Wednesday, December 16th

Posted on December 16, 2015 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Wednesday, December 16th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Students need to bring jackets to events at lunch (ie: basketball) because they will be going outside before the 12:00 meeting time.
  2. Remember when you hear the bell outside, stop what you are doing, put equipment away, and line up, ready to learn.
  3. There is no Primary or Junior choir this week.
  4. The SKATE SWAP has been extended for this week! Bring in your old skates, and check the table outside the office for ones you need. You DON’T have to bring a pair to take a pair. Happy skating!
  5. Remember PAJAMA DAY is this Friday, December 18th

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Daily Announcements – Monday, December 14th

Posted on December 14, 2015 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Monday, December 14th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Staff and students: If you have any library books in your classroom or at home, please bring them to the library by Wednesday. Thank you from Ms. Szklanny.

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