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Daily Announcements – Friday, May 20th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Congratulations to all students who participated in track and field at Birchmount yesterday. We had a really fun day and the most top 8 finishes we’ve ever had!
  2. We would also like to say thank you to all of the coaches for their effort preparing the students and to all the teachers for their encouragement and guidance during the past few weeks.
  3. Could everyone who participated in track and field please make sure you return your jerseys to Ms Homonko in the gym ASAP.
  4. Folkfest participants: If you still have a t-shirt please bring it to Mme Morgan as soon as possible. Thanks!
  5. Teachers: track and field participant ribbons have been put in your boxes. Please hand them out to students who were at the meet yesterday and return any extras to Ms Meecham. Thank you.

Daily Announcements – Wednesday, May 18th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. This is a reminder for students who are interested in joining us for badminton club. It’s Thursday mornings at 8am. If you already got a permission form signed for team tryouts then you’re all set! See you there. Mlle McPherson
  2. Missing a white binder with music sheets – please return to the office ASAP.
  3. From Ms Smith and Ms Meecham: All members of the track and field team need to come to the Community room (where we have drama with Jeff) at 12:00 to select their jersey for tomorrow.
  4. Running long jump participants, please meet Mrs Werbin at the portables at afternoon recess.
  5. Final 200m practice today at morning recess. Please meet outside.
  6. For birchmount (everyone except 1500m runners): please meet in the gym at 7:45, we are going as one group, leaving at 8:30 on the TTC.
  7. Congratulations to all Folkfest participants on a great evening last night. You worked very hard and we all had such a great time! Thank you to Mrs Werbin and Mme Woods for your help! From Ms Morgan

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, May 17th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. After a special mission, our Lego Robot has been recovered. We can now proceed with our class project. Thanks everyone!
  2. Today is the last Primary Choir practice before the Spring Concert! All members must be at the music room at 11:45.
  3. Yearbook club meets at lunch today.
  4. We have a display of French scholastic resources for language and science today at lunch, in the library.
  5. Best of luck to all our Folkfest participants this evening at East York collegiate.
  6. Ms Aslanidis’ resource classes are cancelled this morning until further notice.
  7. There will be a final relay practice tomorrow morning at 8:15. Please try to be on time.
  8. There are still several students who have not returned permission forms for the track meet on Thursday. They must be returned immediately or you will not be allowed to go on Thursday. Please bring forms to Ms Smith ASAP!

Daily Announcements -Wednesday, May 11th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. A reminder that the Gledhill Bike Rally is on Tuesday, May 17th. Please be sure to return the form (received by email) by tomorrow.
  2. Karate kids meets today at lunch in the gym.
  3. Best of luck to our soccer team in their tournament today.
  4. There is a relay practice tomorrow morning at 8:15 for grades 4, 5, and 6. Please meet Ms Smith and Ms Meecham outside.
  5. A reminder to eco-tigers that we will meet tomorrow at our regular time.
  6. A reminder for badminton club – yes, I said ‘club’! Come out Thursday mornings at 8am. All are welcome! From Mlle McPherson.

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, May 10th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Officer John is with us again today. Welcome!
  2. Dental screening continues throughout the week.
  3. Social committee meets in Room 19 at 11:40.
  4. Junior choir meets in Room 18 at 11:45 after your lunch.
  5. There is a relay practice for all teams grade 4-6 today at 3:30 and tomorrow morning at 8:15. Please meet Ms Smith and Ms Meecham outside by the portable.
  6. Gym with Ms. Homonko is cancelled today.
  7. Standing long jump practice is today at first recess.
  8. The after 4 chess class will be cancelled this Thursday, May 12. A make up class will occur on Thursday, June 9.

Daily Announcements – Monday, May 9th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Just a reminder that there is Folkfest today at lunch.
  2. Running long jump practice is at afternoon recess today. All team members are to meet Ms. Werbin at the pit.
  3. Relay grade 3 girls and boys practice today at morning recess.
  4. Coding for grades 3 and 4 is today at lunch in the library.
  5. Welcome Officer John!
  6. Dental screening week begins today.

Daily Announcements – Thursday, May 5th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Welcome officer John – he visits today and tomorrow.
  2. Eco club meets today. Eco tigers please eat your lunch in the basement lunchrooms, and then you will be met by Mme Leclerc, Mme Roshi, or Ms Smith.
  3. Soccer team: please return tournament forms tomorrow (Friday). Pick up a form from Mr Kobus if you didn’t get one! See you at practice tomorrow.
  4. Pizza lunch is tomorrow.
  5. Don’t forget – tomorrow is the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week. Show your teacher some appreciation for all they do!

Daily Announcements – Monday, May 2nd

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Tomorrow is the primary choir yearbook photo. Make sure to be on time.
  2. There is a soccer practice today at 3:40 pm—all team members must attend.
  3. Just a reminder, there is Folkfest today at lunch.
  4. The grade 3-4 Coding Club meets at lunch in the library.
  5. Attention all 200m runners: Please see Ms. Meecham in Room 5 at morning recess for a brief meeting.

Daily Announcements – Thursday, April 28th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Wishing all of our Gledhill staff and families who celebrate the orthodox calendar, a happy Easter this weekend!
  2. Strings is cancelled today
  3. Yearbook club meets today at lunch
  4. Eco-club meeting is cancelled today.
  5. There is a School Council meeting tonight: PIZZA and CHILDCARE are provided. The meeting starts informally at 6pm and please feel welcome to join later if you can!

AGENDA – April 28, 2016 School Council Meeting

The next Gledhill School Council meeting will be held TOMORROW (Thursday April 28, 2016) at 6:00-7:30pm in the School Library (2nd floor).

Note that pizza and babysitting services will be provided.
All parents and guardians are welcome to attend all or part of the meeting.

AGENDA

6:00pm to 6:30pm (housekeeping items)

  • Approval of previous meeting minutes (5 minutes) (minutes available here)
  • Chair Updates – Parent Engagement, Communications, Fundraising, Grants, Healthy Kids, Volunteer, Parent Class Representatives, Ward and School Advocacy, Eco, Governance
    (25 minutes)

    • Status of popcorn machine and projector purchases
    • Status of grant (or other option) for Lego robotics purchase
    • New lead required for Coffee and Conversation events
    • Bike rally update
    • Family fest update

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

  • Welcome and introductions (5 minutes)
  • Special Guest: Mary Margaret McMahon (15 minutes)
    • Proposal for volunteer award
  • Principal’s update (15 minutes)
  • Request for Governance Co-Chair position (role description below) – FOR DECISION (10 minutes)
  • Progress towards Council goals (10 minutes)
    • 2016/17 Council supported programs – survey update
    • Proposed 2016/17 fundraising and events
  • Other Business (5 minutes)
  • Adjournment

Upcoming dates

  • Tues. May 17 – Bike Rally (Fri. May 20 – Bike Rally rain date)
  • Thurs. May 26 – School’s Spring Concert (Council Meeting to be rescheduled)

ROLE OF GOVERNANCE CO-CHAIR – Governance Co-Chair is responsible for planning for and overseeing the Council Elections at the beginning of the school year (usually September) as per the legislative and School Council Bylaw requirements and also overseeing the annual review and updating of the Council bylaws.