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Highlights from this morning’s announcements:


Read first: “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. From Ms. Kopka: A big thank you to all students, parents and staff for supporting our Beguiling book fair. It was a great success and our library gained a number of new graphic novels for all ages. They will become a part of our collection in September. Happy reading everyone!

As you know, Family Fest takes an army of volunteers to make it a success. If you can volunteer even a small amount of time, that would be great!

This year we’re using SignUp.com to organize our upcoming SignUps.

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/sTCnrot
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me at gledhillvolunteer@gmail.com and I can sign you up manually.

To do list for tomorrow:

1. VOTE

2. Buy your Family Fest Wristbands!

Tomorrow, June 7th ONLY, Family Fest Wristbands will be sold for $20 ($10 off the regular price). They will be sold at drop off (7:40 – 9:00am) and pick up (3:00-3:30pm) near the kindergarten play area in the school yard.

Family Fest is Friday, June 22 from 3:30 -7pm. The wristbands cover “All You Can Bounce” in our 6 inflatables and participation in the Impact Skateboarding Club activities.

Cash or credit card will be accepted

Please Note: All Family Fest wristbands and tickets are non-refundable

Today students in Grades 4 through 6 will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the candidate they feel should be our representative at Queen’s Park.

Mrs. Chitayat and her team of student helpers are conducting a voting simulation at Gledhill in the basement during all three recesses. The vote will be complete with all the official election officers roles and procedures. Students are encouraged to have researched our local candidates and political parties and come prepared to cast their vote!

More information about Student Vote Ontario 2018 can be found HERE

This year’s Grade 5 and 6 graduation ceremonies will take place in the school gymnasium during the day on Monday, June 25th.

A group of parents have also organized a Graduation Dance that will take place after school from 3:30 – 6:30. See details below:

Thank you to all 172 of you who completed our recent Parent Engagement Survey. The following is a high-level summary of the results. Please know that all submitted comments have been recorded and carried
forward. The results were discussed at the May School Council Meeting. If you have questions about specific information collected, please contact:
thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

2018 Parent Engagement Survey Results

Bike Rally is tomorrow! In order to participate, students need to have brought in their permission form and have a bike helmet and bicycle.

Session #1: Grades 1, 2 and 3  – 8:50 – 10:05 am

Session #2: Grades 4, 5 and 6 – 10:20 – 11:30 am 

Thank you to all the parents who have indicated on their forms ans emailed that they will volunteer. We appreciate your help and look forward to your assistance tomorrow. We will meet at the back of the school after drop off at 8:40am and get organized.

The students will be rotating through stations. We will need some parents to stay at specific stations and others to stick with classes as they rotate around the yard. IMPORTANT: For safety, students are required to dismount from their bikes and WALK them from station to station. Parents please discuss this with your children if you have a chance this evening.

Velofix will be with us to help kids with any last minute tune up needs.

Students should bring their bikes in the morning and park them in the indicated areas at the back of the school. Each class has been assigned a colour. Colours are marked in chalk on the brick of the school.

If your child attends daycare, please note students arriving before 8:15 can bring bikes to daycare, then they will be brought outside after 8:15. Should daycare students arrive after 8:15, you are asked to kindly place your bicycle in the designated holding area first, then connect with your daycare teacher outside.

Primary Colours (Grades 1-3) – bikes will be parked between Doors 4 and 5

D’Souza and McPherson – BLUE

Meecham and Grandguillot – RED

Werbin and Roshi – GREEN

Smith and Leclerc- PURPLE

Easton and Sorin- BLACK

Fournier and O’Gorman – ORANGE

Junior Colours (Grades 4-6) – bikes will be parked between Doors 5A and 5

Chitayat – BLUE

Ahmad and Hanna – RED

Woods – GREEN

Barron – BLACK

Bey – PURPLE

After the morning bike rally sessions, students will be parking their bikes in the school gym in similarly marked areas by colours to be picked up after school.

If you have Bike Rally questions, please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:


Read first: “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. A reminder to track & field athletes: We have practice Monday at 8:00am (Ms. Pace/Mr.Webb).
2. A message from Eco Club: Handing in your bike rally permission forms is a great way to end off bike-to-school week! You will be ready for more safe riding!

Mr. Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Weather: use and reapply sunscreen as required, stay in the shade, hydrate (use our handy bottle-filling station by the gym!)
• Please hand in Bike Rally forms
• Jump Rope for Heart is today

Next week, students in Grades 4 through 6 will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the candidate they feel should be our representative at Queen’s Park.

Mrs. Chitayat and her team of student helpers are preparing to conduct a voting simulation at Gledhill next Wednesday. The vote will be complete with all the official election officers roles and procedures. Students are encouraged to research our local candidates and political parties and come prepared to cast their vote!

More information about Student Vote Ontario 2018 can be found HERE