The Gledhill Guardian

The Gledhill School Council is excited to be hosting our first parent only event of the year on Saturday, November 18th. Parents are invited to come dance up a storm to Gledhill’s own DJ Rhino and his 80’s tunes. To help raise funds for school council initiatives there will also be a Silent Auction where parents can bid on some cool items (and maybe get some holiday shopping done too).

The council is asking parents – What might you be able to donate? Tickets to a sporting or theatrical event? Do you have a service you provide that you can auction off? That brand new rice cooker that is still in the box? No item is too small. Please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com if you have any questions or something to donate.

Note: Movie Night is this Friday, 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. All Grade 4, 5 and 6 students interested in joining the Rugby Team this year please come to the gym at afternoon recess for a short meeting.
2. Are you interested in helping out around the school? Do you love being part of a team? Are you really wanting to be a leader at Gledhill and get involved with some of the things going on behind the scenes? Helping with tournaments? Work with Mr. Webb to organize jerseys and equipment and much, much more! Well, you are in luck! The Gledhill Athletic Club is accepting applications at the end of this week. Listen up to tomorrow’s announcements to find out how to apply.
3. Any students who borrow a bow from the Music Room on Saturday, please return it by end of day tomorrow. We are still missing a few.
4. Spirit Squad meets tomorrow.
5. Ukulele Kids begins at lunch today.
6. Primary Makerspace starts tomorrow at lunch.
7. Chess starts tomorrow at lunch.

Mr Currie talked about:

1. Spirit gear deadline is October 24th

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. All choir members and Uschool ukulele players are asked to come to the gym after last recess for their last practice before the Centennial performance.  Teachers, students will join the games outside once done. MCs should also be present.
2. We have fantastic news! Gledhill students, we ran across Canada this fall! We have successfully run into Toronto for our 100th celebration. A huge thank-you to the cross-country team, whose many, many kilometers helped Mrs. Pace’s PE classes make the journey from Vancouver to Toronto.

Mr. Currie talked about:

1. It’s great to see so many participants in Gledhill’s Wacky Wild Hair Day!
2. Our 100th Anniversary Celebration is tomorrow from 1-3pm! Meet in the school yard for the Century Games at 12:30pm, and opening remarks will be in the gym at 1pm. We hope to see you there!
3. We are looking for a pair of glasses—black frames on the outside and pink and green on the inside of the frames. If you have seen them or have found them, please return them to the main office.

Gledhill has its first Movie Night and Pizza Lunch coming up and to make them happen, parents are needed in the following roles:

Movie Night (Friday October 20)

3 Parents are needed:

One for 5:30 – 6:00pm  Set up

One for 5:45 – 6:45pm  Popcorn Sales

One for 5:45 – 6:45pm  Ticket Sales

Pizza Lunch (Friday, October 27)

12 Parents are needed to serve pizza from 11:20am to 12:00pm.

Please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com to let the organizers know how you can help.

PIAC’s mission is to: To aid access to information and resources for parents, especially that of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Ontario Ministry of Education, in support of more effective parent engagement in their child’s learning to improve student achievement and well-being, and enhance accountability of the education system.

PIAC’s 11th Annual Parent conference is coming to Earl Haig Secondary School – 100 Princess Ave in North York

Saturday, November 25th.

All TDSB parents and guardians are welcome to join us for this free event and take part in our workshops, keynote speaker presentation, information marketplace, networking opportunities and more!

Registration will open mid-October.

For more information, please visit http://www.torontopiac.com