Daily Announcements – Wednesday, June 21

Posted on June 21, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Wednesday, June 21

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. Final call for Uschool students interested in a registration form for next fall. Please come and see Mrs. Bailey today or tomorrow.
  2. Gledhill 100th anniversary T-Shirt and Water Bottle order forms are due Thursday at 3:00pm. Please return them to the school so that we can ensure you get your t-shirt next week.
  3. Also, a big congratulations to L.B. in Rm 19 and K.H. in Rm 26 for collaborating on our 100th anniversary design!

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A big Family Fest THANK YOU!

Posted on June 20, 2017 | Comments Off on A big Family Fest THANK YOU!

The Gledhill School Council would like to thank everyone who attended Friday’s Family Fest and helped to make it such a success!

Thank you to our organizers – Melissa, Scarlett, Chantal and Marni who put together a fantastic line up of fun activities and delicious food.

Thank you to our army of parent (and staff) volunteers who helped to set up, run stations and clean up after the event.

Thank you to our dozens of families who donated a delicious assortment of food for our Bake and International Food tables.

Thank you to the group of grade 3 students who worked hard to make and sell their crafty creations raising $27 for the school council.

Thank you to our local businesses who donated food, tents and gift certificates: Davidson’s Valu-mart, Hollandaise Diner, Oak Park Deli, Time Capsule Cafe, Firkin on the Danforth, Kevin Smith Homes, Hand and Stone, Dance Kids Canada and Carter’s Ice Cream.

The funds raised at Family Fest make it possible to have the variety of council sponsored programs and activities we have at Gledhill. These include Skate Day, Scientist in the Classroom, Drama with Jeff, Prologue Theatre performances as well as  many other initiatives.

Thank you to everyone for continuing the tradition of Family Fest at Gledhill.

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Daily Announcements – Tuesday, June 20

Posted on June 20, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Tuesday, June 20

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. Soccer Girls – Please come to the gym at lunch for the signing of the banner and you know what 🙂
  2. Today is Playday!

Parents: There are a collection of serving dishes on a table in front of the office which are left over from Family Fest. Thank you for your donations and please come claim your dishes.

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Daily Announcements – Monday, June 19

Posted on June 19, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Monday, June 19

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Tomorrow is our Gledhill play day. Be prepared to have fun!
  2. We had a fabulous Family Fest on Friday. Congratulations to all the volunteers who make it a success every year.

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Daily Announcements – Friday, June 16th

Posted on June 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Friday, June 16th

Highlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Teachers and students: this is a reminder of our indoor recess today due to Family Fest set-up.
  2. The girls’ soccer team: please meet Miss Sorin at first recess for a quick meeting in room 14. Merci!
  3. All teachers who have gym this afternoon—please stay in your class and Mrs. Pace or Mr. Webb will come to you.

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Daily Announcements and – Family Fest is tomorrow!

Posted on June 15, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements and – Family Fest is tomorrow!

Parents: Family Fest is tomorrow after school! A few notes:

  1. If you are bringing food for either the Bake Sale or International Food Table, you can drop it off either before 9am on the table in front of the main office or  after school –  directly to the appropriate table in the schoolyard.
  2. If you are volunteering, please check in to the volunteer table (next to the main ticket table) at the beginning of your shift to get further instructions from our volunteer coordinator, Leslie.
  3. Wristbands and tickets will be sold at the event, but also tomorrow morning at drop off in the schoolyard starting ta 8:20am. Wristbands are $30 each, $50 for a family with 2 children and $70 for a family with 3 children. Tickets are $1 each.

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Eco Club meets today in Ms Roshi’s room
  2. Students, please return your overdue library books as soon as possible. Congratulations to Ms D’Souza’s and Ms. Chitayat’s class for returning all their library books!

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Daily Announcements – Wednesday, June 14

Posted on June 14, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Wednesday, June 14

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Parents: Family Fest is this Friday and we still need volunteers and savoury food donations. Do you have a favourite salad or finger food? Click here to let us know how you can help.
  2. City Track Finals were yesterday at Birchmount and our two Gledhill athletes placed top ten in their events out of the whole city. Congratulations!
  3. Eco Club will meet tomorrow as usual.
  4. Tomorrow is our final Ultimate Frisbee game at 8am.
  5. There is still time to get your Gledhill Yearbook. Forms are in the office and must be returned by Thursday.
  6. Please return all your library books. If you aren’t sure what books you are missing, stop by the library this morning to find out.

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Daily Announcements – Tuesday, June 13

Posted on June 13, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Tuesday, June 13

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Parents: Family Fest is this Friday and we still need volunteers and sweet and savoury food donations. Click here to let us know how you can help.
  2.  A reminder for all CD orders to be sent to the office after the announcements. Parents can also order one at Family Fest this Friday.
  3. Did you notice your voice singing the anthem recently? That’s right! It’s Gledhill singing from the recording on the dress rehearsal day. Well done tout le monde!
  4. Uke Day is tomorrow! This is a reminder for the grade 4 teachers that the Uschool group will be absent from 9am until 3pm.
  5. Jump Rope for Heart takes place today. Ropes and a stereo will be available for each time slot.
  6.  Best of luck today to A and C, our two athletes competing at the City Track Championship !
  7. The deadline to order your Gledhill yearbook has been extended to this Thursday, June 15th. Please bring your order to the school office.

 

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Daily Announcements – Monday, June 12

Posted on June 12, 2017 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Monday, June 12

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. It’s not too late to order your yearbook! Forms are available in the office and can be returned by Thursday, June 15 at the latest.
  2. Any Gledhill athlete who still has a jersey, please hand them into Mr. Webb right away.
  3. We will attempt to do Jump Rope For Heart again tomorrow – weather permitting.
  4. This is the last week of Ultimate Frisbee. Check your schedules to see when you are playing.
  5. Apples are available in the office!

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Family Fest is this Friday June 16th and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Posted on June 12, 2017 | Comments Off on Family Fest is this Friday June 16th and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Hello Gledhill Parents,

 Your help is desperately needed! Family Fest is this Friday, June 16th and we still need help in a few key areas:
  • Volunteer Shift #1: 3:15 – 5:20  – Help at a food or activity station for the first half of Family Fest
  • Volunteer Shift #2: 5:15 – 7:15  – Help at a food or activity station for the second half of Family Fest
  • Teen Shift: 3:15 – 7:15 – Teens can earn volunteer hours helping at one of our stations.
  • Bring your favourite salad or finger food for our International Table or yummy sweets for our Bake Sale

Many hands make light work!

 Tell us how you can help out.  Click Here

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Leslie at leslierightathome@gmail.com

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