The Gledhill Guardian

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend last night’s Gledhill School Council Meeting. We had a great turnout! Meeting minutes can always be found on this blog under the “Council” tab and “Minutes.”

Last night’s minutes can be viewed HERE

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

Join school council members for free coffee/tea (and conversation with other grown ups) this Friday, Oct 27th behind the school, in the yard,  7:45am until 9:00am.

Agenda for October’s School Council meeting

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

Date: Tuesday, October 24th

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: Gledhill School Library, 2nd Floor

Note that pizza and babysitting services will be provided!

Agenda Items

6:00pm to 6:30pm (housekeeping items) Approval of September meeting minutes – Found here

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

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

Welcome and introductions

Principal’s update – Includes: Workshops offered by Public Health, Cultural Equity Feedback Form

Public Health Nurse will be there to speak

Workshops offered through Public Health

Other Business – Do we want to have a Class Room Rep Volunteer?

Adjournment

Upcoming dates

• Parent’s Mixer: 80’s Night and Auction – November 18th
• Pizza Day – Oct 27th
• Marlee’s Event – Dec 2nd
• Next Council meeting – Nov 21st

Note: This movie is PG as opposed to the PG 13 rating on the poster.

Movie Summary : After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

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. Wow! What a great response yesterday to become part of the Gledhill Athletic Club! Over 25 applications were handed out and, due to the overwhelming response, Mr. Webb will have another 10 ready to hand out during afternoon recess. If interested, please come to the gym office to get one. All applications are to be handed to Mr. Webb Monday, and a list of students who have been chosen will be posted outside the gym office on Wednesday.
2. Rugby team will have our first gathering on the field Monday morning at 7:45 am. All interested students in grades 4, 5 and 6 may come out. Teams will be chosen by mid-week next week. Our tournaments take place November 2nd.
3. Spirit Wear samples are outside the gym until October 24th.

Mr. Currie talked about:

1. This Spirit Wear order is the last “paper order”: next Winter/Spring will be paperless (some forms will still be available in the office) as we are working to be eco-friendly.
2. The Spirit Wear order will take about 4-6 weeks to arrive.

Note: Movie Night is this tomorrow, October 20th, and the volunteer parent crew is still looking for 2 people – One to help set up from 5:30 -6:00pm and one to sell popcorn from 5:45 – 6:45pm. Please email  thegledhillguardian@gmail.com if you can help out.

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. Primary Choir permission forms are available this week for Grades 1-3 students. Please get one from Mrs. Bailey if you would like to join.
2. The Gledhill Athletic Club applications are ready to be picked up from Mr. Webb at his office during afternoon recess. Please read through the list of responsibilities and if still interested in applying, then fill in the backside of the application and give it to Mr. Webb by Monday, October 23rd.
3. Running Club permission forms are available outside on the Music Room purple board.

Mr. Currie talked about:

1. Days of Significance – Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas
2. Spirit gear deadline is October 24th