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Are you interested in learning more about the French Immersion Pathway from DA Morrison to East York CI?

DA Morrison is hosting a meeting for parents and guardians on October 25, 2017 6:30pm in their school library. Staff will be on hand to give an update on the pathway and answer any questions.

Questions can also be directed to:

Angela Caccamo

Centrally Assigned Principal – Teaching and Learning

angela.caccamo@tdsb.on.ca

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. Centennial Ukulele players. Our practice is cancelled today. See you next Thursday!
2. Reminder to all Grade 5 Soccer players that we will have a practice on Tuesday morning at 7:45am.
3. What a day! 3 wins in a row. Wow! Our girls soccer team made it all the way to penalty kicks in the finals yesterday and what a team they are! Truly a wonderful team with great spirit. Good job girls.
4. A huge congratulations to the girls Bordenball team who, despite missing half the team, played very well yesterday.
5. A special thank you to the staff for helping during recess times.

Mr Currie talked about:

1. Quote of the day
2. Days of significance (Kathina Ceremony/Pavarana Day, and World Teachers Day)
3. Prefects, please come to the main office.
4. Continued safety outside with the equipment.

Note:  The Gledhill 100th Anniversary Celebration Committee is looking for parents who can help with a half hour shift or two at the Gledhill 100th Anniversary Celebration “Cafe” on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Parents are needed to help 12:30 – 4pm with set up, serving food/refreshments and then with clean up. Email melissahillier@hotmail.com if you are able to help. 

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’s Centennial Ukulele practice is cancelled.
2. Gledhill would like to welcome all the visiting Bordenball teams. The field will be off limits all day today.
3. Mrs. Pace needs to see the Bordenball team today at AM recess. Please find her outside.
4. All boys soccer team are to meet Mr. Webb outside the gym office after you eat at 11:45. We will hand out your jerseys and briefly chat about our game today vs Norway at 4:00pm.

Mr. Currie talked about:

1. The days of significance – Sukkot
2. The heritage months
3. The Somali Heritage quote of the day.

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. Uschool Ukulele starts today! Grade 4 students go to the Music Room at 11:30 with your lunch and ukuleles. Grade 5 players will go to the Gym.
2. The girls Bordenball team will play their first game on October 4th at 1pm at Gledhill. Home turf advantage. Congrats girls!
3. Mrs. Pace’s Fun Fitness day 5 is outside unless weather is rainy.
4. Attention students in grade 2 and 3. If you are interested in joining Makerspace Club come to the library at morning recess for a brief meeting. You will be going outside after the meeting.
5. Reminder to all staff and students that there will be a Respect and Responsibility Assembly during Period 3. Please bring your certificates.
6. The boys soccer team needs to meet Mr. Webb outside the gym office during afternoon recess.

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend last week’s meeting:

The meeting Minutes can be viewed here

Also, the following documents were distributed at the meeting:

Who Is the Gledhill Council?

Gledhill School Council Roles 

Past minutes can always be viewed on this blog under “Council” and “Minutes”

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. Grades 4 and 5 Uschool Ukelele students! Your club starts Monday! Don’t forget your ukelele.
2. Attention students in grades 2 to 6: if you are interested in joining the Makerspace Club this year, come to the library this morning at recess for a brief meeting. You will be going outside right after the meeting.
3. Way to go Tigers! Nice to see all of the orange shirts in recognition of residential schools.
4. Great news! The girls’ bordenball team DID advance to the finals. Mrs. Pace will give you details on Monday.

What is Orange Shirt Day?

“Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in the spring of 2013.  It grew out of Phyllis’ story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school at the Mission, and it has become an opportunity to keep the discussion on all aspects of residential schools happening annually.

The date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools, and because it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year.  It also gives teachers time to plan events that will include children, as we want to ensure that we are passing the story and learning on to the next generations.”

An experpt from http://www.orangeshirtday.org

Reminder: Tonight is Curriculum Night from 6:00 – 7:00pm. Let your child show you their classroom, meet the teachers and visit the library and gymnasium. Then join the school for the Family Terry Fox walk afterwards in the school yard.

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. Staff and Students: The Respect and Responsibility Assembly has been postponed until Monday, Day 5, Period 3.
2. All the best to the girls Bordenball team who will be representing Gledhill today at Grenoble School.
3. Due to the extreme heat, Mrs. Pace’s Run Across Canada update will be Friday.
4. Reminder to all boys on the soccer team that there is a practice tomorrow morning. Please meet Mr. Webb at the field at 7:45am.
5. Glow sticks will be on sale for $1 after school today on the path and again after Curriculum Night tonight. Please join us at 7:00pm for our Terry Fox Family walk.

Mr Currie talked about:

1. Safety around equipment
2. The weather and the need to hydrate,  lower activity and find cool spaces.
3. Tonight is Curriculum Night
4. Friday is Orange Shirt Day
5. Days of Significance
6. DPA is cancelled today as it was yesterday and Monday.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

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. Students and staff, this is a reminder of our Terry Fox assembly today during Period 3. See you in the gym!
2. Last chance to be entered in the Terry Fox t-shirt draw. Please send all pledges and forms to the office following these announcements.
3. A reminder to all boys soccer players to check outside the gym office at afternoon recess for the list of who made this year’s team. Thank you to everyone who came out on Tuesday and Thursday!
4. A message from the Eco Club team: Today is World Car-Free Day! This is a particular day around the world when people celebrate transportation options that are best for our health and the air we breathe.
   Room 29 conducted a survey and discovered that most of our students walk, bike, scooter or take a bus to school, which is awesome! Happy World Car-Free Day, Gledhill!
5. Mrs. Pace’s runners have run past the small Alberta town of Milk River. Way to go team!
6. Bordenball team: please meet Mrs. Pace in the gym at noon today.