The Gledhill Guardian

What’s on this Week?

Friday:

• Last day to bring in canned food for WE SCARE HUNGER Food Drive

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. Please remember to bring in your DEAD batteries and put them in the coffin by the office to be recycled.
2. Tomorrow is the last day to bring in food for the WE  SCARE HUNGER Food Drive.
3. Best of luck to our Flag Rugby Team today!

Have a TREMENDOUS Thursday!

When: Thurs, November 9th
Time: 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Gledhill School Library

Culture of Equity in School (2017)
The Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) Enhancing Equity Task Force is working together with the School Board and local communities to learn about and reduce barriers that prevent students from learning. The purpose of the Task Force is to find ways to improve the culture of learning and well-being to help schools meet the needs of all students.

As parents/caregivers within the TDSB, we have the opportunity to provide  feedback as a group towards the work of the Enhancing Equity Task Force by collectively submitting answers to a survey on the “culture of equity” in our school.

The Gledhill School Council invites you to join us on Thursday, November 9th at 6:30pm in the Gledhill Library to contribute to the survey answers.
We are currently working to secure childcare for the meeting and will provide an update as soon as it becomes available.

Please contact Marisa Silver – Parent Engagement co-chair – at
mwosnick@gmail.com with any questions.

From the survey website:
“An equitable school system is one where each student is given an equal and fair opportunity to thrive. We want to hear from you about the culture of equity in your school. We (the task force) will collect this information through an online Feedback Form.
(Please note that this is not an evaluation of the school. The purpose is to collect data to understand what stage TDSB schools are at in creating equitable experiences and outcomes for all students. This data will provide each school with information to guide planning and action. At the same time, it will help inform the Task Force in its recommendations for the School Board to take bold steps in maximizing the potential of every student and every school community. Individual school reports will be shared in Fall 2017 so that an ongoing effort can begin locally to enhance equity in every school.)” ~TDSB Enhancing Equity Task Force

What’s on this week:

Thursday: 

• Running Club
• MakerSpace – Primary
• Chess @ lunch

Friday:

• Last day to bring in canned food for WE SCARE HUNGER Food Drive

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. Reminder to students to please bring in canned food for our WE SCARE HUNGER Food Drive .
2. And, remember to bring in your DEAD batteries to put in the coffin in the front hall to be recycled.

Have a WILD Wednesday!

Parents are needed to help students shop and cash out in the library. If you can do even a short shift please sign up here.

Book​ ​Fair​ ​Dates​: Wednesday, November 15th – Wednesday, November 22nd
Times:​ 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. (closed at recess!)
Location:​ Library (2nd Floor)
SPECIAL​ ​FAMILY​ ​EVENT: Book Fair open after school on Thursday, November 16th from 3:30 – 6:00!

Dear Gledhill Students and Families,

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! What better way to promote reading to our students than by supporting this important literary event.
We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books. Your support of this vital literary event is a key part of helping us obtain new books and resources for our library and
classrooms.
You’ll find hundreds of quality books at our Book Fair with a wide assortment for all reading levels. Visit the Scholastic Book Fairs website at http://www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs to read reviews of the Featured Books.
Children will be bringing home a Book Fair flyer that provides a preview of only a FEW of the many books available to purchase at our Fair.
The flyer also contains a special Book Fair Draw ballot that students can deposit during their visit to the Book Fair. You could win $50 in books – $25 for your family PLUS $25 for your child’s classroom! The draw will take
place on​ ​Thursday,​ ​November​ ​16th​.

Don’t forget to mark the Book Fair dates on your calendar! We look forward to seeing you during our Scholastic Book Fair and thank you, in advance, for supporting this great literary event. Thank you for believing in books and the impact of reading on your child’s future.

Sincerely,
Gledhill Book Fair Team

Tickets are available for our Gledhill Goes to The Marlies Event through this updated link. (Apologies to those who tried the previous one unsuccessfully)

They can be purchased online at http:/www.sagoto.com/gsc/marlies

Or by contacting Melissa Hillier at melissahillier@hotmail.com

Deadline to order tickets is Friday, November 17th

There will be an opportunity for students to skate on the ice before the game starts. If you wish to participate, please arrive at 12:30 to lace up. The pre-game skate starts at 1pm.

*TICKETS can be picked up in the office the week of November 27th 2017.  If you choose to have your child pick up the tickets, Marlies will not be issuing replacement tickets if tickets are lost.

*TICKETS must be picked up by Wednesday, November 29th at 3:30pm (please note that Friday is PA day). Tickets will not be handed out on game day.

Book your Sitters! Gledhill School Council is hosting an 80’s Dance Party! Meet other Gledhill parents, have some fun and raise funds for the school through the silent auction. Please come out and bring your friends! It will be a great night! Proceeds go to Gledhill School Council initiatives.

Tickets are $10 online or $12 at the door.

Click HERE to purchase tickets

And, if you have items you’d like to donate to the silent auction please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

Gledhill’s Breakfast Club is staffed by a small, amazing team of volunteer parents and they need your help! Can you spare one morning a month or even one morning a week? If so, please contact the Breakfast Club Coordinator at jenniferscaife@royallepage.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. All rugby teams please see Mr. Webb at 11:45 outside his office to get your schedule and information letter to go home to your family .
2. Message from Ms. Smith: I would like to congratulate Gledhill’s six Cross Country runners who qualified for the City of Toronto Finals meet at Centennial Park in Etobicoke yesterday. They were among the best athletes in the entire city and there were up to 200 competitors in each race… all of which were extremely difficult. I am so very proud of how hard all of you have worked over the past two months. You represented our school very well yesterday!