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Reminder: Vaccine Clinic Monday February 21st @ Gledhill PS 10am – 6pm

Posted on February 20, 2022 | Comments Off

Please see details below for tomorrow’s vaccine clinic at the school

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Gledhill Parent Council Feb. 10 Meeting Notes!

Posted on February 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Welcome and attendees – 17 attendees, including the Gledhill Principal (Cathy) and Vice-Principal (Janet) and 1 guest from DA Morrison.

Covid Vaccination Presentation from Toronto Public Health

Caitlin Faulkner from Toronto Public Health presented information about Covid-19 vaccinations for children ages 5+ and answered questions.

Gledhill Principal and Vice-Principal Updates

Report cards were distributed the week of Feb. 14; please let the office know if there are any problems accessing them.
Feb. 23 is graduation photo day for Gledhill students in Grade 5; a flyer is being sent home with the details.
Upcoming school spirit days:
- Feb. 25 – pattern party; wear many patterns
- Mar. 11 – love of animals day; wear things like feathers, etc.
There have been two fox sightings and one coyote sighting at the school recently; please remind your kids to not approach these animals; the city doesn’t intervene unless there is harm done to someone.
There was a question asked about the decision that Valentine’s Day cards had to be quarantined in advance of Valentine’s Day or not be distributed at all; Cathy and Janet stated they were following Covid-related rules and that each teacher had discretion about whether to quarantine cards in advance or not participate.

School council annual $100-$300 contribution to teachers

Council approved this year’s allocation of $300 per Gledhill teacher to use towards class supplies; teachers will be required to submit receipts for reimbursement.
It is encouraged that any additional ideas for use of Council funds be proposed, including ideas from Gledhill teachers and staff.
It was asked if the school library could use any funds for books or furniture; Cathy confirmed that she will check about this.

School Improvement Committee

Council supported the School Improvement Committee’s plan to investigate options for new plants for the planters at the front of the school; costs will be considered, but should not exceed $500.

Other Items

Parents asked Cathy and Janet when students will be able to use balls again outside at recess and lunch; it was confirmed that TDSB Covid policies about this are being followed and that specifics about the rules are applied on a school-by-school basis. It was asked whether the TDSB policies could be shared with parents (in these meeting notes) to address the parent concerns (update: Cathy and Janet advised that changes are likely coming soon and that updates will be provided as they become available).
A question was asked about the next steps for requesting a crossing guard at the Lumsden / Gledhill intersection (for Gledhill and DA Morrison students); Cathy had communicated with the DA Morrison Principal about this and will also follow-up with the DA Morrison parent who initiated this request.
There was a question about the DA Morrison Principal (Marc) speaking with parents about the transition to Grade 6; Cathy confirmed that Marc will likely speak to parents of Grade 5 students in April or May (as he typically does this).

The next virtual Parent Council meeting is scheduled for Tues. Mar. 8, 6:30pm.

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🔔 Please join us in 15 mins for the Council Meeting – Starts at 6:30🔔

Posted on February 10, 2022 | Comments Off

Meeting date and time:

Thursday February 10, 2022, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

ALL Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend all or part of the meeting and all are considered members of the Council!

ALL parents and guardians also have voting rights at each meeting, regardless of how many meetings you attend.

Agenda items:

Welcome and introductions
Covid-19 vaccination education session (School Liaison Public Health Nurse)
Principal’s update
School council annual $100-$300 contribution to teachers – for decision (Jennifer Reynolds)
School improvement committee discussion about cedar trees in front planters (Erin Spencer)
Other updates

Zoom meeting link:

https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/98579650803?pwd=a2JFS1B5M0JSdVlpbVBiZTFLNXZBdz09

Meeting ID: 985 7965 0803

Passcode: 808726

Or Call

647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588

Reminder of next Council meeting dates:

Tues. Mar. 8
Thurs. Apr. 7
Tues. May 10
Thurs. Jun. 9

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Last Call For Questions 📣

Posted on February 8, 2022 | Leave a comment

A reminder in advance of our meeting on Thursday to please send in your questions for the COVID-19 Vaccination Session with our School Liaison Public Health Nurse.

Send us any questions you have by email to thegledhillguardian@gmail.com, leave your question as a comment on our Facebook group, or send us a message via Facebook messenger.

Agenda for Thursday’s Parent Council Meeting!

Posted on February 8, 2022 | Comments Off

Meeting date and time:

Thursday February 10, 2022, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

ALL Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend all or part of the meeting and all are considered members of the Council!

ALL parents and guardians also have voting rights at each meeting, regardless of how many meetings you attend.

Agenda items:

Welcome and introductions
Covid-19 vaccination education session (School Liaison Public Health Nurse)
Principal’s update
School council annual $100-$300 contribution to teachers – for decision (Jennifer Reynolds)
School improvement committee discussion about cedar trees in front planters (Erin Spencer)
Other updates

Zoom meeting link:

https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/98579650803?pwd=a2JFS1B5M0JSdVlpbVBiZTFLNXZBdz09

Meeting ID: 985 7965 0803

Passcode: 808726

Or Call

647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588

Reminder of next Council meeting dates:

Tues. Mar. 8
Thurs. Apr. 7
Tues. May 10
Thurs. Jun. 9

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Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-12?

Posted on February 3, 2022 | Comments Off

The next Gledhill Parent Council (virtual) meeting on Thursday, Feb 10^th will include a COVID-19 vaccination education session by our School Liaison Public Health Nurse. The presentation will include time for answers to pre-submitted questions.

Send us any questions you have by email to thegledhillguardian@gmail.com, leave your question as a comment on our Facebook group, or send us a message via Facebook messenger. All questions should be submitted by end of day on Monday, February 7^th.

Presentation will begin at 6:30pm. Zoom link and agenda will be circulated next week.

We hope you’ll join us!

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Healthy Kids Committee: Lunch Ideas

Posted on January 23, 2022 | Leave a comment

Happy 2022 Gledhill JPS families!

It has been a bumpy start getting the kiddos back to school this year, so here’s a list of yummy food ideas to help inspire your lunchboxes! I picked some brains and added some of our family’s go-to’s, but please share your ideas in the comments!

Hope to see you around the yard soon, Erin Spencer, Healthy Kids Committee

Between the Bread

Quesadillas
Grilled Cheese
Bagel Cream Cheese
Wraps: Cheese Tomato Basil
Wow Butter & Jelly
Cucumber & Cream Cheese
Spreads: Nut-free Pesto
Egg Salad, Scrambled Egg Wrap, Fried Egg Sandwich
Avocado Wraps
Tuna Salad
Salmon Salad
Mashed Chickpeas or Beans
Burritos: Bean, Cheese, Ground Beef, Lettuce/Shredded Cabbage, Salsa, Guacamole, Diced Peppers
Pinwheels: using a wrap, spread cream cheese, sliced ham, smoked salmon (any toppings really) and roll up and slice
Hot dogs or hamburgers (veggie options)
English muffins & cream cheese
Pita pockets

Other Main Ideas:

Mini pizzas (make your own w Naan bread or English muffins)
Spanakopita
Quiche
Frittata

In the Thermos:

Pasta (whole grain)
Tortellini
Ravioli
Mac & Cheese
Pasta shells with Butter & Parmesan
Gnocchi
Toasted Quinoa, Chick Peas & Feta Warm Salad
Rice & Peas
Hotdogs & Beans
Chicken or Turkey Stew
Vegetable Stew
Mujadara
Noodle Soup
Warm Potato Salad

Snacks & Bento:

Smoked salmon or sliced meat roll ups
Hummus (or any bean dip) or ranch dip with raw vegetables (cherry tomatoes, sliced peppers, carrots, cucumbers, celery, cauliflower or broccoli florets)
Deconstructed sushi bento: Rice, avocado, cucumber, crab, seaweed wrappers
Tater Tots
Roasted Potato Wedges (with sour cream dip)
Chicken Fingers or vegan versions
Baked Tofu Bites
Sweet potato or zucchini bites
Daal Parathas
Asian Noodles
Edamame or green peas
Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds
Cheese & Crackers
Pretzels
Popcorn
Mini Pancakes or Waffles
Korean Pancakes
Latkes
Yogurt and Granola
Muffins
Banana Bread, Zucchini loaf, etc
Fruit and Berries

Friendly reminder to keep your lunchboxes nut and garbage free.
Here’s the link to the latest Canada Food Guide:

https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/

Notice of Parent Council meeting Cancellation

Posted on January 9, 2022 | Comments Off

In light of the uncertainty we are all (caregivers, school staff) grappling with currently, we have decided to cancel this month’s parent council meeting.

We will come back together, hopefully with more stability and clarity, on Thursday, February 10th.

If you have questions that the council can help get answers to, please feel free to email us at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com and we will do our best to assist you.

Thank you for your understanding.

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