The Gledhill Guardian

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend last week’s meeting:

The meeting Minutes can be viewed here

Also, the following documents were distributed at the meeting:

Who Is the Gledhill Council?

Gledhill School Council Roles 

Past minutes can always be viewed on this blog under “Council” and “Minutes”

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. Grades 4 and 5 Uschool Ukelele students! Your club starts Monday! Don’t forget your ukelele.
2. Attention students in grades 2 to 6: if you are interested in joining the Makerspace Club this year, come to the library this morning at recess for a brief meeting. You will be going outside right after the meeting.
3. Way to go Tigers! Nice to see all of the orange shirts in recognition of residential schools.
4. Great news! The girls’ bordenball team DID advance to the finals. Mrs. Pace will give you details on Monday.

What is Orange Shirt Day?

“Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in the spring of 2013.  It grew out of Phyllis’ story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school at the Mission, and it has become an opportunity to keep the discussion on all aspects of residential schools happening annually.

The date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools, and because it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year.  It also gives teachers time to plan events that will include children, as we want to ensure that we are passing the story and learning on to the next generations.”

An experpt from http://www.orangeshirtday.org

Reminder: Tonight is Curriculum Night from 6:00 – 7:00pm. Let your child show you their classroom, meet the teachers and visit the library and gymnasium. Then join the school for the Family Terry Fox walk afterwards in the school yard.

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. Staff and Students: The Respect and Responsibility Assembly has been postponed until Monday, Day 5, Period 3.
2. All the best to the girls Bordenball team who will be representing Gledhill today at Grenoble School.
3. Due to the extreme heat, Mrs. Pace’s Run Across Canada update will be Friday.
4. Reminder to all boys on the soccer team that there is a practice tomorrow morning. Please meet Mr. Webb at the field at 7:45am.
5. Glow sticks will be on sale for $1 after school today on the path and again after Curriculum Night tonight. Please join us at 7:00pm for our Terry Fox Family walk.

Mr Currie talked about:

1. Safety around equipment
2. The weather and the need to hydrate,  lower activity and find cool spaces.
3. Tonight is Curriculum Night
4. Friday is Orange Shirt Day
5. Days of Significance
6. DPA is cancelled today as it was yesterday and Monday.

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. Students and staff, this is a reminder of our Terry Fox assembly today during Period 3. See you in the gym!
2. Last chance to be entered in the Terry Fox t-shirt draw. Please send all pledges and forms to the office following these announcements.
3. A reminder to all boys soccer players to check outside the gym office at afternoon recess for the list of who made this year’s team. Thank you to everyone who came out on Tuesday and Thursday!
4. A message from the Eco Club team: Today is World Car-Free Day! This is a particular day around the world when people celebrate transportation options that are best for our health and the air we breathe.
   Room 29 conducted a survey and discovered that most of our students walk, bike, scooter or take a bus to school, which is awesome! Happy World Car-Free Day, Gledhill!
5. Mrs. Pace’s runners have run past the small Alberta town of Milk River. Way to go team!
6. Bordenball team: please meet Mrs. Pace in the gym at noon today.

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend Tuesday’s Meeting. If you missed it click here to see the School Council Summary that was handed out. And click here to see the council roles.  Anyone who is interested in sitting on a committee is still very welcome and should contact the council at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com. A list of future meeting dates will be published shortly.

The following people put their names forward and were acclaimed:

Co-chair and Secretary: Melissa H. & Scarlett S.

Treasurer: Jennifer R.

Parent Engagement Committee: Marisa S. & Lindsay T.

Communications Committee: Andrea NE & Jill KA

Fundraising Committee: Marnie K & Chantal Z

Grants Committee: Andrea A, Carolyn L & Tina L

Healthy Kids Committee: Jill KA & Erin S

School Improvement Chair: Erin S

Volunteer Chair: Role has not yet been filled

Ward & School Advocacy Committee: Maxine W & Carolyn L

Eco Committee: Erin S, Amy T & Cheryl K

Governance Chair: Role has not yet been filled

There are still many opportunities to get involved and we will need an army of volunteers for different events throughout the school year (pizza lunches, bike rally, dance-a-thon, family fest and more!). If you would like to be included on an email list of potential volunteers to hear about specific events please email: TheGledhillGuardian@gmail.com.

As well, we are very much in need of a Volunteer Chair at this time. This is a school council position who oversees the recruiting of volunteers for Council events, including fundraisers and activities, and works with event leads to ensure that events are supported by volunteers, as required.