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 Choir meets today. Wait in your lunchroom and Mrs. Bailey will come get you.
2. Join us for the Terry Fox Family Walk tomorrow night at 7:00 after Curriculum Night. Glow sticks will be sold for $1 after school tomorrow and at the walk.
3. The Bordenball team needs to meet Mrs. Pace at Gym#1 at morning recess.
4. Mrs. Pace’s Gym classes will be outside today as Gym #1 is being used for Photo Day.
5. Congratulations to the two students (names and classes omitted here) who knew answers to the Music Trivia question. See Ms. Bailey for your prize.

Mr. Currie talked about:

1. Working outside today
2. Re-hydrating during recess and lunch.
3. Today is Photo Day
4. Tomorrow is Curriculum Night 6-7pm
5. Orange Shirt Day is Friday

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Reminder: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26th, is Photo Day at Gledhill!

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. Today is Franco-Ontarian Day. Ontario is made up of many different cultural groups that help make Ontario the great place it is to live. Every Sept 25th, 1 million, 700 thousand Ontario citizens, who speak French, recognize their cultural group on this day. Bonne journee!
2. Girls grade 6 Bordenball practice day at noon. Meet in Gym 1.
3. Today is an all school DPA run at PM recess. Please make sure to return running sticks to Ms. Bailey & the yellow bin.
4. Today in Mrs. Pace’s PE class its Fun Fitness Day 5.
5. Reminder to all boys soccer team members of our practice tomorrow morning at 7:45am. Meet Mr. Webb on the field ready to go.

Mr Currie talked about:

1. The days of significance
2. Safety around the equipment
3. With the heat – reduce amount of running exertion, take breaks, stay in the shade and re-hydrate frequently.

Have a marvelous Monday!

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- today is your last chance to be part of the Gledhill Marathon of Hope. Come to the field at morning recess.
2. Uschool kids to the music room at 11:50 this morning. Don’t forget your ukuleles.
3. Mrs. Pace’s bordenball team will meet in gym #1 at noon today.
4. Today’s all school DPA (Daily Physical Activity) will take place at afternoon recess. Please collect and return your running sticks from Mrs. Bailey and the spirit squad.
5. A friendly reminder to the Grade 6 girls soccer team that there is a practice after school today. See you then!

Mr. Currie read a message about Rosh Hashanah

REMINDER: Tonight, in the school library, is the first Gledhill School Council Meeting. Housekeeping items start at 6:00pm, General Meeting and Election starts at 6:30pm. All parents are encouraged to attend. Pizza and child care (school aged children) are provided. If you are unable to attend, but would like to help out or put your name forward for a role, please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

For details of the council roles, please click here

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. Great job to all those students who participated in the Marathon of Hope yesterday. Remember that this Friday after morning recess is our school walk! Make sure all your pledge forms and money are in the office by then.
2. The Marathon of Hope continues at morning recess today. Come out and participate and help fight cancer. Teachers look for red star stamps on students who have participated. Yesterday over 75 students got a stamp. Way to go TIGERS! Keep it up!
3. Centennial Choir meets today at 11:50am. Wait for Ms. Bailey to pick you up. Attendance is going to be taken.
4. All recorders and recorder orders need to be given to Ms. Bailey no later than tomorrow! If you have them with you now, please bring them to the Music Room after the announcements.
5. Mrs. Pace needs to see the Grade 6 girls who signed up for the Bordenball Team at morning recess. It will be a brief meeting.
6. At 10:30 this morning, the entire school will be doing the “Health Hustle” for 10 minutes. Come out into the hall and look for the Spirit Squad to help you follow along. Kindies – Reps will come to your rooms.

Note:  Mark your calendars! The first Gledhill School Council Meeting in next Tuesday, Sept 19th in the library. Housekeeping items start at 6:00pm, General Meeting starts at 6:30pm. All parents are encouraged to attend. Pizza and child care (school aged children) are provided.

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. Today is our first all school DPA. You will run around the school yard at afternoon recess. Once you collect 13 sticks you put them back in the yellow bin. Remember, do not break the sticks or drop them. Have a fun run!
2. Grade 4, 5 and 6 students who want to try out for the first ever Bordenball team please come to a brief meeting with Mrs. Pace in Gym 1 at morning recess. Please bring all your recess things as you will be going outside.
3. Today is Fun Fitness Day 5 with Mrs. Pace’s PE classes. Teachers if we are not in gym 1 for pick up, we are outside at the hockey nets.
4. A reminder to all grade 4 and 5 boys of our first soccer tryout tomorrow morning at 7:45 am. Permission forms are due to Mr Webb. Please meet Mr. Webb on the  field tomorrow with cleats and shin guards. Second tryout is Thursday at 7:45am.
5. Would all the grade 6 soccer girls please meet Ms. Sorin at afternoon recess on the south courtyard.