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A huge thank you to the teachers and large team of parents who helped make today’s Skate Day a success! We had such a great group of helpers transporting skates to the arena, walking with classes, manning our very busy “borrowing skates/helmets” room, and tying all those skates!

If you recognize any of the below items left behind at Skate Day, email the council at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com. (The organizers hung on to them since the large school lost and found will be donated at the end of tomorrow).

Reminder to send those skates and helmets to school if you have them. Today is Skate Day! And, for those without their own skates and helmets, there will be lots at the arena to be borrowed. All skaters need helmets. See you on the ice!

Last minute Skate Day questions? Email the council at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

Reminder to get out those skates and helmets tonight if you have them. Tomorrow, Thursday, March 8th, is Skate Day! And, for those without their own skates and helmets, there will be lots at the arena to be borrowed. All skaters need helmets. See you on the ice!

Last minute Skate Day questions? Email the council at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

The Gledhill School Council wants to hear from you!

Take our brief survey (no more than 10 minutes) for a chance to win a Prize Pack of “All you can play” Wristbands for this year’s Family Fest (for up to 3 children).
What gets you coming out to School Council meetings and events? What stops you from coming?

The more we know and understand, the better informed we will be to plan and communicate in a way that works for you, your family, and our wider school community.

Complete the survey by Friday, March 9th for your chance to win. More details contained in the survey.

Find the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PXHYYK

In response to questions from Gledhill parents who wanted to get involved but weren’t sure what opportunities existed, we have updated the blog with a new tab called “Get Involved” (catchy eh?).

The Volunteer Opportunities page summarizes all the things going on at Gledhill, both council and non-council related, that rely on parent involvement. They are organized based on their time commitment so that parents are able to find something that suits their schedule and area of interest.

And, the Police Reference Checks page answers all your FAQs about who needs them and how to get one.

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: Applications for the yearbook committee are due on Monday. Please drop them off in the library as soon as you are ready.

Mr. Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Pizza lunch is today!
• Please wear all the winter gear you brought with you this morning when playing outside
• Earth Hour
• Assembly today: 3rd floor classes will be called down first
• Skate Day: volunteers
• Band is cancelled today

The Gledhill School Council wants to hear from you!

Take our brief survey (no more than 10 minutes) for a chance to win a Prize Pack of “All you can play” Wristbands for this year’s Family Fest (for up to 3 children).
What gets you coming out to School Council meetings and events? What stops you from coming?

The more we know and understand, the better informed we will be to plan and communicate in a way that works for you, your family, and our wider school community.

Complete the survey by Friday, March 9th for your chance to win. More details contained in the survey.

Find the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PXHYYK

Thank you to those who were able to make it to our February 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, March 22th 6-7:30pm (note that this is a rescheduled date from the original of March 20th)

Skate Day is next Thursday, March 8th for Grades 1-6 and it needs you! The teachers will be recruiting a couple of parents per class to walk with their classes and tie skates BUT, the parent organizer needs a few people to help transport the skates and helmets to (and from) Ted Reeve Arena and be on deck for skate tying.

Morning shift is 8:15 (ish – even a 8:40 would be helpful) to 11am.

Afternoon shift is 12:45 to 3pm.

Please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com if you are able to do a shift. Any time you can offer is helpful.

Thanks!