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. 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.

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