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Thank you to those who were able to attend the March 22nd School Council Meeting. The minutes can be viewed HERE

Minutes from all past meetings can be be found on gledhillguardian.com under “COUNCIL” then “MINUTES” or click HERE

The next council meeting is Thursday, April 19th 6-7:30pm

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.  Please return any choir forms and ticket orders to Mrs. Bailey immediately following the announcements. Thank you!
2. The co-ed volleyball tournament will be at Brown school on Monday at 12:30. The co-ed team needs to see Mrs. Pace at morning recess for details.
3. Dear staff and students: A new spring session of Eco Tigers will begin next Thursday at lunch. Teachers, please give preference to students who did not participate in the last session. Permission forms have been placed in the mailboxes of grades 2 to 6 teachers for interested students. Students, please consider signing up for Eco Club if you’d like to be involved in caring for Gledhill gardens and helping to promote a healthy environment! Thanks from Mme. Leclerc and Ms Roshi

Mr. Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Wearing your cold-weather gear on the playground.
• Day of Pink April 11th & the Great Gledhill Bake Sale

What’s on this month?

1. Wednesday, April 11th is The International Day of Pink. It is a day where communities across the country, and across the world, can unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, and all forms of bullying. Gledhill staff and students are encouraged to wear pink to show their support. Also, the Grade 5s and 6’s will be putting on a bake sale from 11 to 11:30am that day. Baked goods will be available for students Grades 1 through 6 to purchase at prices of $0.25, $0.50, $0.75 or $1.00. All proceeds will go towards The International Day of Pink – https://dayofpink.org
2. Thursday, April 19th is the next Gledhill School Council Meeting.
3. Friday, April 27th is the next Pizza Lunch

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 huge welcome to visting George Webster and Humewood School. Gledhill is hosing the grade 6 co-ed volleyball tournament today. Go Tigers!
2. Junior Choir is at lunch today.

April is Cooperation Month. Please remember to cooperate with others.

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

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. Today from 2:15 to 3:00 Gledhill will be participating in the TDSB-wide Earth Hour. All lights and electronics will—to the best of our abilities—be turned off. Thank you all!
2. A reminder to grade 5 and 6 boys and girls: there is a noon tryout for co-ed volleyball.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• TDSB Earth Hour: most rooms (when possible) already have the lights off throughout the day, but especially today we ask that lights are dimmed—perhaps 1 set of lights on in lieu of all.
• Apples are available in the office

SPECIAL MEETING: Graduating Class Focus with guest speaker Marc Mullan, principal at DA Morrison Middle School.

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

Date: Thursday, March 22nd

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: Gledhill School Library, 2nd Floor

Pizza and babysitting services will be provided!

Note if the door is locked – please ring the bell and the caretaker will let you in.

Agenda Items

6:00pm to 6:15pm (housekeeping items) Approval of February meeting minutes – Found HERE

6:15pm to 7:30pm (main agenda items)

• Round table introductions
• Brief 101 on what parent council does for newcomers
• Marc Mullan, Principal of DA will come and give a talk for graduating parents
• Chair Updates – Fundraising, Movie Night, Parent Engagement, Communications, Grants, Treasury, Healthy Kids, Volunteer Coordinator, Ward and School Advocacy, and Eco
• Principal’s update

Other Business – Open floor

Upcoming dates

• Pizza Day (Grades 1-6) – April 27th
• ****New Date*** Dance-A-Thon (Grades 1-6) – TBC
• Family Fest – EVERYONE – June 22nd
• Next Council meeting – April 19th, 201

SPECIAL MEETING: Graduating Class Focus with guest speaker Marc Mullan, principal at DA Morrison Middle School.

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

Date: Thursday, March 22nd

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: Gledhill School Library, 2nd Floor

Pizza and babysitting services will be provided!

Note if the door is locked – please ring the bell and the caretaker will let you in.

Agenda Items

6:00pm to 6:15pm (housekeeping items) Approval of February meeting minutes – Found HERE

6:15pm to 7:30pm (main agenda items)

• Round table introductions
• Brief 101 on what parent council does for newcomers
• Marc Mullan, Principal of DA will come and give a talk for graduating parents
• Chair Updates – Fundraising, Movie Night, Parent Engagement, Communications, Grants, Treasury, Healthy Kids, Volunteer Coordinator, Ward and School Advocacy, and Eco
• Principal’s update

Other Business – Open floor

Upcoming dates

• Pizza Day (Grades 1-6) – April 27th
• ****New Date*** Dance-A-Thon (Grades 1-6) – TBC
• Family Fest – EVERYONE – June 22nd
• Next Council meeting – April 19th, 201

Our next Gledhill School Council Meeting is Thursday, March 22 6-7:30pm. Our guest speaker will be Marc Mullan, Principal at D.A. Morrison Middle School. He will be discussing the transition for our Grades 5s and 6s from Gledhill to Middle School at DA Morrison.

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. Today is the start of the Paralympic Games. The Gledhill phys ed department has been honouring these games, playing modified events such as sledge hockey. Today we will show Team Canada entering the Olympic venue. Teachers: if both Mr. Webb and Mrs. Pace aren’t in the gym, we are in the small lunchroom.
2. A reminder to the Grade 4/5 ball hockey team of their pizza party today with Mr. Webb. Please come down to the gym at 11:30. We will be going outside after, so please bring jacket and boots.

Mr. Currie talked about:

• Winter Gear
• Skate Day: thanks to all volunteers and staff!
• March Break: be safe, have fun and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, March 19th.