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Daily Announcements – Wednesday, April 27th

announcement Highlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Kindergarten Prologue takes place in the gym today from 9 – 10. Have fun! Gym classes will take place in the basement.
  2. Spirit squad meets tomorrow at lunch in Room 24.
  3. Young women on the move meet today at lunch in room 24
  4. Karate kids is today at lunch.

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, April 26th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Attention all those who tried out for the grade 5 and 6 Gledhill Soccer Team: The final team choices will be posted on Room 11’s door at lunch. Mr Kobus and Mme Sorin would like to sincerely thank all students who attended tryouts. Thank you for your hard work.
  2. A reminder that the soccer team will be having a practice tomorrow and Friday starting at 3:30.
  3. The running club picture is this Friday morning at 7:45am. If your parents run with us, invite them to be in the picture. If you have not come running with us in a while, you too are invited. Show yearbook spirit — come be a part of the Gledhill Running Club!!
  4. Tomorrow is Team and Club PHOTO DAY. Get ready to smile!
  5. Junior Choir picture is today at lunch.
  6. Karate Kids – put your belts and t-shirts in your bag tonight for Karate tomorrow.
  7. From Mlle McPherson and M. Caspi for badminton team members: there will be a very brief meeting in Room 6 today at first recess. See you at 10:05!
  8. There is a school council meeting this Thursday at 6pm. All parents are welcome!

Daily Announcements – Monday, April 25th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Just a reminder that there is folkfest today at lunch.
  2. Room 25 will be going to McCordic this morning.
  3. Room 24 goes swimming this afternoon.
  4. The junior choir will be meeting tomorrow at lunch, and we will be taking your picture for the yearbook.
  5. Today is our T.A.S.A.M. Day at Gledhill!

Daily Announcements – Friday, April 23rd

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Happy Earth Day Gledhill! Today we can celebrate nature by helping to clean up garbage and also by planting flowers for pollinators, and by keeping our lights off. Teachers – gloves, bags, seeds, and trowels are in the staff room for sharing.
  2. Attn all aspiring grade 5/6 co-ed soccer players: we will be holding our last two tryouts today and Mondayfrom 3:50-5:00 at the outside field, so if you missed a tryout, you still have a great chance at making the team. Take the risk.
  3. Due to scaffolding in the gym – gym will be in the basement or outside depending on the weather.
  4. There is a track and field meeting at lunch today.
  5. Monday is TASAM day! This stands for Tackle Anxiety and Stress through Arts and Mindfulness. There will be activities during the day, and a family event at 6pm at the school, with a showing of the movie Inside Out.

Workshop for Parents on Bullying – Bring the kids!

Parkside Elementary School is inviting you and your children to attend:

Stop Bullying Now!

Date: (this) Thursday, April 21, 2016

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Location: Parkside Elementary School Library

Presented by: Dr. Sturdy

Best part: While parents are attending the bullying workshop, children will experience the opportunity to participate in an interactive team and leadership workshop which will be hosted by Dynamix. (Child care will also be provided for children who cannot participate in the Dynamix work)

Even better part: PIZZA AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, April 19th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Alligator Pie! One more sleep until many classes will be going to Roy Thompson Hall. Please remember to have a good, filling breakfast, and bring a lunch, as we won’t be back at the school until after 12pm. So excited! From Ms Bailey.
  2. Thank you to everyone who helped make Track and Field day such a success!
  3. Only a couple more choir practices until the Spring Concert (on May 26th). Primary choir is today at 11:45.
  4. Good morning Gledhill! We have been doing an amazing job collecting batteries for the “Dead Battery Coffin” WOW! Because of the chemicals batteries contain, they cannot be safely disposed of in landfill. Recycling them properly like we are doing at Gledhill goes a long way to helping our environment!
  5. Attention all those interested in joining the grade 5/6 co-ed soccer team: we will be holding our second tryout on Wednesday at 3:45-5:00 at the outside field. Please bring your permission form in order to participate. If you need a permission form, or have any questions, please see Mr Kobus in room 11 at recess or after school.

Daily Announcements – Monday, April 18th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Just a reminder that there is Folkfest today at lunch.
  2. Coding Club for grades 3 and 4 starts today at lunch in the library. Bring your form, bring your lunch, bring your logical mind.
  3. A reminder to all students interested in trying out for the Gledhill soccer team: our first tryout is today at 3:45. We’ll be meeting at the outside field. Appropriate attire and permission slips are mandatory.
  4. A reminder that there is primary choir practice tomorrow at 11:45 in the music room.

PD DAY Tomorrow

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Don’t forget that tomorrow, April 15th, is a PD day!

Daily Announcements – Thursday, April 14th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Wake up Gledhill! Dance-a-thon is here! If you forgot to return your pledge sheet, don’t worry, they can be returned next week. To date you have raised $2650! Way to go Gledhill!!
  2. There will be a yearbook meeting today at lunch.
  3. A reminder to all those interested in soccer that our first tryout will be held on Monday after school at 3:45 and will run for an hour. The signed tryout sheet and appropriate attire are mandatory for participation.
  4. A big pink thank you to everyone who wore pink yesterday to stand up against bullying and homophobia. Thank you to all the grade 6’s who organized a successful, yummy bake sale and all who supported the bake sale.

Daily Announcements -Wednesday, April 13th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Karate kids meets today at lunch in the gym.
  2. Mental Health committee meets today at 11:45 in the nurses room.
  3. Students in grades 5 and 6 interested in co-ed soccer, please meet Mr Kobus in the gym at first recess.
  4. Thanks to all students, staff and parents for supporting the Scholastic Book Fair. It will be open tomorrow for one more morning!
  5. Eco-tigers and Garden club starts on Thursday
  6. The Dance-a-thon is tomorrow! Please return your pledge sheet with money, to your teacher, if you haven’t done so already.It’s going to be an amazing Dance-a-thon, see you there!