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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:
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What’s on this week?

Thursday

• Basketball Tournament at Gledhill all day
• Junior Makerspace at lunch
• Eco Club at Lunch
• Chess Club at Lunch
• Forest of Reading
• Rm 25 at McCordic

Friday

• Ball Hockey Tournament at Chester PS for Gr 4/5
• Hearts for Hailey continues

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. Tomorrow and Monday morning recess will be your last chances to buy the Valentines. Please come out and support our Hearts for Hailey fundraiser.
2. All of the Grade 4/5 ball hockey team is reminded to meet Mr. Webb outside the gym at 7:45 tomorrow morning to leave for their tournament.
3. Gledhill staff and students would like to extent a warm welcome to the basketball players from DA Morrison, GA Brown, George Webster, Westwood and Whitney Schools. Let’s have a fantastic day together! Go Tigers! (Mrs. Pace)
4. Due to the grade 6 basketball tournament at Gledhill today, Mr. Webb’s gym classes will take place in the small lunchroom. (Mr. Webb)

Please remember to be fair towards yourself and others.

Have a THROWBACK Thursday!

Parents and community members over the age of 18 who wish to volunteer in the school may be required to complete a Police Reference Check (which includes a vulnerable sector screening) and be cleared before they can participate in activities with students. This process ensures that schools and classrooms are safe places for students.  People who volunteer on a regular basis, require a PRC, while those who volunteer on a very casual or one time only basis, may or may not require a PRC. Check with the office to be sure if the activity you wish to attend requires it.

The school office can provide support with the Police Reference Check process. Here are the steps of going through the police background check for new and returning volunteers:

First time volunteers:

1.     Pick up the Police Reference Check/ Clearance Form from the school’s main office. Please be sure to fill it out completely and accurately. Any forms with errors or missing info are returned.

2.     Get a certified cheque or bank draft for $20 made out to Toronto Police Services. This is a one-time cost.

3.     Submit the form and the certified cheque / bank draft to the school office. The school office will submit it to Toronto Police Services on your behalf. The reference check process can take a couple of weeks.

4.     When your application is processed, the Toronto Police Services will mail you a letter with your results. Take the original letter to the school main office. The School office will forward it to the central TDSB office to be entered into the system. The letter will be returned to you in about two weeks.

Returning volunteers:

1.     Check in with the school office every year after the reference check has been processed to give an annual offence declaration (no cost).

We encourage all parents to undergo a Police Reference Check. This way you will be ready to volunteer whenever you have time and the right opportunity arises!

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. Don’t forget to wear red and white to school on Monday—we are celebrating the winter Olympics.
2. There’s a boys basketball practice next week and tournament on Thursday. Boys, please remember to look at the schedule.
3. Such a great day yesterday for our Grade 6 co-ed ball hockey team!! We played very well and are now moving on to the quarter finals. Way to go, Tigers! Practice for the Grade 4/5 and 6 team is Monday at 7:45.
4. Helping Hailey fundraisers start next week! You can buy red hearts to send to your friends on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at morning recess. They are 50 cents each, or 3 for $1. Buy them, take them home, decorate them and return them to the mailbox outside of the office. They will be delivered on Valentine’s Day.
5. Did you know today is World Wetlands Day? Marsh, swamp, fen and bog are other words for wetlands. Scientists now understand that wetlands need to be protected because they help filter water and absorb rain to reduce flooding. They are also extremely important habitats for frogs, fish, birds insects and mammals. Happy Wetlands Day!

At tomorrow night’s Gledhill Movie Night, in the school gym, we will be hosting a bake sale with the proceeds going to help Gledhill student Hailey and her family. See Hailey’s story HERE.

If you would like to contribute baking to the sale, please drop it off tomorrow between 5:30 – 6:30pm just outside the gym or during the day to the office.

And, feel free to pop in tomorrow night and buy some goodies even if you aren’t planning to stay for the movie!

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. Teachers, please have students take recycling down to the large bins some time today.
2. Thanks to all who participated in the lug-a-mug photo share. Recent photos will be printed and posted by Monday. Stay tuned for draw prize winners next week!
3. This is an announcement for ball hockey players from Mr. Webb: there is a practice on Monday at 7:45.

Details can be found on this flyer:

Lug a mug -Photo Share

Please join us for the first School Council meeting of 2018!!! ALL Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend all or part of the meeting and all are considered members of the Council!

Date: Tuesday, January 23rd

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 6:30pm (housekeeping items)

1. Update on the school building’s planned Heating Upgrade Project
2. Approval of December meeting minutes – Found here

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

· Round table introductions

· Brief 101 on what parent council does for newcomers

· Kindie Agenda: Brainstorm on a couple of events that could be developed specifically for the kindies (brainstorm, discuss timing, volunteers to execute)

· Chair Updates – Fundraising, Movie Night, Parent Engagement, Communications, Grants, Healthy Kids, Volunteer Coordinator, Ward and School Advocacy, and Eco

· Principal’s update

Other Business – Open floor

Upcoming dates

• Pizza Day – January 26
• Gledhill Skate Day – March 8, 2018
• Next Council meeting – February 22nd, 2018