The Gledhill Guardian

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. This Friday is CRAZY HAIR DAY!
2. In addition to the individual results announced last week, Gledhill has also qualified two teams for the South Conference Cross Country Finals on this coming Friday. They are the grade 3 boys (4th place) and the grade 6 girls (2nd place). Congratulations! Can the qualifying runners please meet Ms. Smith for our final practice Thursday at 8:00am.

Mr Currie talked about:

1. The Days of Significance
2. Ms. Pace is absent
3. Boys soccer
4. Prefects

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. Gledhill – our first SPIRIT DAY is this Friday. It’s CRAZY HAIR DAY! Show your school spirit by doing your hair as crazy as can be!
2. Today is Centennial Choir! Last practice before our performance this weekend. Make sure you are there because important info will be handed out.
3. Junior Makerspace Club meets today at lunch. Students, you will eat your lunch in the lunchroom and then will be picked up by the teacher at 11:45.
4. There will be a brief Spirit Squad meeting in Rm 24 at afternoon recess.
5. Girls soccer team please meet Miss Sorin in the playground at first recess.

PIZZA LUNCH ORDERS

Please Order & Pay Online:

http://www.Sagoto.com/gsc/pizza

Again this year, Gledhill School Council is pleased to coordinate the Pizza Lunch fundraiser for students in grades 1-6 who would like to participate. Proceeds are used to help ALL grades with the cost of programs and resources that enrich the Gledhill School experience such as workshops, Drama with Jeff, and more.

Pizza dates for this school year are as follows:

Friday, October 27th          Friday, March 2nd

Friday, December 15th      Friday, April 27th

Friday, January 26th         Friday, June 1st

Orders must to be submitted by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th. Please note that no pizza will be sold on the day of the lunch. Refunds will not be made if your child is absent from school on a pizza day.

If you have any questions please email GSCPizza@gmail.com . School Council would like all students to be able to participate if they wish to do so. There are funds available to cover the cost for students if finances are a concern.

IF YOU PREFER TO PAY CASH, PAPER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE or can be printed by clicking HERE

Pizza lunches cannot take place without the help of several parent volunteers. If you can help with the setting up and serving of pizza for 1 or more pizza lunches please email us at GSCPizza@gmail.com. Thank you!

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

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. Centennial Ukulele players. Our practice is cancelled today. See you next Thursday!
2. Reminder to all Grade 5 Soccer players that we will have a practice on Tuesday morning at 7:45am.
3. What a day! 3 wins in a row. Wow! Our girls soccer team made it all the way to penalty kicks in the finals yesterday and what a team they are! Truly a wonderful team with great spirit. Good job girls.
4. A huge congratulations to the girls Bordenball team who, despite missing half the team, played very well yesterday.
5. A special thank you to the staff for helping during recess times.

Mr Currie talked about:

1. Quote of the day
2. Days of significance (Kathina Ceremony/Pavarana Day, and World Teachers Day)
3. Prefects, please come to the main office.
4. Continued safety outside with the equipment.

Note:  The Gledhill 100th Anniversary Celebration Committee is looking for parents who can help with a half hour shift or two at the Gledhill 100th Anniversary Celebration “Cafe” on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Parents are needed to help 12:30 – 4pm with set up, serving food/refreshments and then with clean up. Email melissahillier@hotmail.com if you are able to help. 

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. Tomorrow’s Centennial Ukulele practice is cancelled.
2. Gledhill would like to welcome all the visiting Bordenball teams. The field will be off limits all day today.
3. Mrs. Pace needs to see the Bordenball team today at AM recess. Please find her outside.
4. All boys soccer team are to meet Mr. Webb outside the gym office after you eat at 11:45. We will hand out your jerseys and briefly chat about our game today vs Norway at 4:00pm.

Mr. Currie talked about:

1. The days of significance – Sukkot
2. The heritage months
3. The Somali Heritage quote of the day.

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. Uschool Ukulele starts today! Grade 4 students go to the Music Room at 11:30 with your lunch and ukuleles. Grade 5 players will go to the Gym.
2. The girls Bordenball team will play their first game on October 4th at 1pm at Gledhill. Home turf advantage. Congrats girls!
3. Mrs. Pace’s Fun Fitness day 5 is outside unless weather is rainy.
4. Attention students in grade 2 and 3. If you are interested in joining Makerspace Club come to the library at morning recess for a brief meeting. You will be going outside after the meeting.
5. Reminder to all staff and students that there will be a Respect and Responsibility Assembly during Period 3. Please bring your certificates.
6. The boys soccer team needs to meet Mr. Webb outside the gym office during afternoon recess.