The Gledhill Guardian

Tomorrow, Friday, September 14, is the Council’s first “Coffee and Conversation”  in the school yard where we serve up free coffee and treats at morning drop off. Bring your reusable mug (Eco School!) and hang out and chat with other parents.  Information will also be available about the Gledhill School Council and what we do!

GLEDHILL SCHOOL COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!

The first School Council Meeting of the year is on

Tuesday, September 19th at 6pm in the library

ALL are welcome and encouraged to come. Housekeeping items start at 6pm and the General Meeting begins at 6:30. Pizza and childcare are provided from 6pm onward.

No contribution is too small. Sign up to volunteer, chair a committee, or feel free to just come and listen in. The meeting will cover initiatives for the year and election of the council positions.  All help and ideas are welcome.

Council positions: Chair/Co-chair, Secretary, Treasurer

Chair or volunteer on the following committees: Parent engagement,                     Communications, Fundraising,  Grants, Healthy Kids, School improvement, Volunteer coordination, Parent reps, Ward and School advocacy, Eco, Governance

For all Council related info and to get details about the positions please click here.

or email questions to: TheGledhillGuardian@gmail.com

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 recorder forms and recorders need to be returned to the music room as soon as possible.
2. Reminder to Spirit Squad – We are meeting in the gym tomorrow (Thursday) at lunch. If you are in grade 4, 5 or 6 you are welcome to join the spirit squad.
3. Mrs Pace’s PE classes have run past Nelson BC. We are well on our way to leaving BC and heading  into the province of Alberta! Way to go team!
4. Students who were in Uschool  Ukulele last year are asked to come see Ms Bailey in the music room at morning recess. It will only be for 5 min.

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. The special Centennial Choir begins today at lunch. Please eat your lunch and wait to be picked up from your lunch room at 11:50am. Please bring your permission form to Ms Bailey.
2. Any student in grades 3-6 who is interested in cross country please get a permission form from Ms Smith in Rm 28. Practices begin at 8:00am tomorrow. We will meet near the north doors.

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Note: The first Gledhill School Council Meeting and Election is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19th. Housekeeping items start t 6:00pm, General Meeting and Elections start at 6:30pm. Further details regarding elected positions will follow. Childcare for school age children and pizza 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. Terry Fox forms will be sent home today. This means you have just over 10 days to raise pledges. Let’s all work together to help find a cure for cancer.
2. Students in grades 2-6 interested in joining the Centennial Choir should see Ms Bailey today for a permission form
3. The Centennial Choir rehearsal begins tomorrow at 11:50am.
4. Today in Mrs Pace’s PE classes it’s Fun Fitness Day 5!
5. Congratulations to Ms Ahmad, Mme Bey and Ms. Chitayat who completed a 25 km walk Saturday. This effort and all of their  pledges will go towards finding a cure for cancer. Well done Gledhill teachers!
6. Any students in grades 3-6 who are interested in cross country, please come to Gym 2 (the back gym) during afternoon recess.

Please remember to show respect.

Have a magnificent 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. Have you got school spirit? Come join the spirit squad! If you are in grades 4, 5 or 6 meet Ms. Ahmad and Ms. Sorin in Rm 24 tomorrow at afternoon recess.
2. Students who have volunteered to be Prefects please meet Mr. Currie and Mrs. McAleese in the small lunchroom after these announcements.
3. Students who have volunteered to be Kindie Helpers please meet Mr. Currie and Mrs McAleese in the small lunchroom at morning recess.
4. Any grade 2-6 students interested in being part of the special centennial celebration choir please come to the music room at morning recess today to get a permission form. This will be a choir that lasts only 4 weeks. Junior and Senior Choir details will come later this month.
5. Mrs Pace’s Phys Ed classes have run all the way from Vancouver to Osoyoos, British Columbia. That’s almost 400 km in only 4 days. Way to go!

Daily Character Message: “Please remember to respect your peers”

Have a fantastic Friday!

Note: Curriculum Night has been rescheduled from Sept 21st to Wednesday, September 27th 6-7pm.

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. Any grade 2-6 students interested in being part of the special centennial celebration choir please come to the music room at morning recess tomorrow to get a permission form. This will be a choir that lasts only 4 weeks. Junior and Senior Choir details will come later this month.
2. Mrs Pace’s gym classes have run over 150 km in 3 days! We’ve left Vancouver and run through Penticton. Way to go!
3. Mrs Pace would like to meet all grade 4, 5 and 6 boys and girls who are interested in playing on the soccer team today in Gym 1 at 10:05am. Meeting will be very brief , you’ll be heading outside after.