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We are asking teachers, education workers, parents, and supporters to come together on June 6 in a joint, public call on this government to reverse the education cuts and fund the schools our students deserve.

Please meet in the front hallway or outside the front doors at 8 am.  We will walk to the North East corner of Danforth and Woodbine at 8:10.  

Please join us as we chant, show posters in support, engage in conversation and demonstrate solidarity! Please wear RED for ED and make some signs!!  Say NO to education cuts!

Our Demands on June 6:

• Reverse the cuts to education – the cuts that have already happened and those planned for the future
• Reverse the harmful changes made – reinstate Indigenous Curriculum writing sessions; reinstate the full Health and Physical Education Curriculum
• No elimination of education worker jobs
• A fully-funded public education system that includes low class size caps from Kindergarten to Grade 12, excellent needs-based supports and resources, no mandatory e-learning, and well-maintained buildings
• Funding that provides equitable enrichment opportunities across the system and reduces the burden on school-based fundraising
• An inclusive curriculum and respect for the diversity of our students and educators
• Commitment to preserve the current Full-Day Kindergarten program model
• Quality, free, safe, universal public childcare

Gledhill’s much anticipated Family Fest is coming up soon and once again there will be “ALL YOU CAN BOUNCE” wristbands.

(Wristband holders are also entitled to a free skateboard lesson!)

Tuesday, June 4th, at drop off and pick up,  wristbands will be ON SALE for a pre-sale price of $20. ($30 on the day of Family Fest). Cash or Credit Cards will be accepted.

Look for the table selling wristbands in the schoolyard on June 4th

• 8:15 -8:45 am
• 3:00-3:45pm
• 4:30-5:45pm

Notes:

1. ALL WRISTBAND SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN ANY CASE INCLUDING POTENTIAL POOR WEATHER ON THE DAY OF FAMILY FEST

2.Individual tickets for inflatables and other attractions will be sold on June 14th at Family Fest.

This Friday, May 31 is the deadline to get your forms and payment into the office for Gledhill Goes to the Argos Day.

What’s coming up?

• Wednesday May 29- Character Ed Assembly
• Friday, May 31 – Deadline for ordering Argos tickets
• Tuesday, June 4 – Family Fest Wristband Pre-Sale – Before school 8:15 -8:45 am and after school 3:00-3:45pm and 4:30-5:45pm in the schoolyard
• Thursday, June 13th- Spring Concert 6:30pm (Note new date)
• Friday June 14th- Gledhill Family Fest
• Saturday, June 22 – Gledhill goes to the Argos
• Monday, June 24th – Grade 5 Graduation Ceremony – 10 AM

Reminder that there is a bin in the office for donations of supplies to “Gledhill Gives Back”

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

“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. Ultimate (frisbee?) practice will be Monday at 8 am on the big field unless it is raining. (Mrs Pace)
2. Thursday is RAPTORS Spirit Day! Wear Raptors gear or something red, white, purple or black to show your support of our Toronto Raptors

Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.

Gledhill’s much anticipated Family Fest is coming up soon on Friday, June 14th and once again there will be “ALL YOU CAN BOUNCE” wristbands.

(Wristband holders are also entitled to a free skateboard lesson!)

On Tuesday, June 4th, at drop off and pick up,  wristbands will be ON SALE for a pre-sale price of $20. ($30 on the day of Family Fest). Cash or Credit Cards will be accepted.

Look for the table selling wristbands in the schoolyard on June 4th  8:15 -8:45 am before school and after school from 3:00-3:45pm and from 4:30-5:45pm

Note: Individual tickets for inflatables and other attractions will be sold on June 14th at Family Fest.

DA Morrison is inviting local parents and students to a free screening of “Screenagers” this Thursday, May 23 at 6:30pm. This film explores the effects of screen time on families. Note: It may not be appropriate for younger children due to some graphic scenes from video games.

At last week’s council meeting it was voted unanomously to send the following two letters:

The first, to The Minister of Education, expressing our concern as a parent council over the proposed provincial education cuts.

Letter to The Minister of Education

The second, to Our Gledhill Staff, to express our solidarity.

Letter to Gledhill Staff

These letters will be sent on Wednesday, May 22. If you have any questions or comments regarding these letters. Please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com