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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

 

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!

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

Daily Announcements and Bike Rally Notes- Wednesday, June 7th

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Bike Rally is tomorrow morning. It’s not too late! Forms can still be submitted to teachers tomorrow morning (if you’ve lost your paper form, they were also emailed by Jan last week with the newsletter and calendar). Mr.Currie will be at the back of the school at drop off in the morning to show you where to park your bikes. After the bike rally is over, bikes will be parked and kept safe in the gym where they can be picked up after school.
  2. Spring Concert CD orders need to be need to be sent to the office please before the end of the school day Thursday.
  3. Just a gentle reminder to please walk around the freshly planted Gledhill garden. Lots of things are coming up.
  4. Teachers – Students  will be coming around today to give a 3 minute presentation about the clothing swap planned for Family Fest.
  5. Best of luck to our 13 athletes competing today a the South Conference Finals. Top 4  in the event will represent Gledhill at the city championships.
  6. All library books are due tomorrow, Thursday, June 8th.
  7. Congratulations to every single soccer girl on being amazing yesterday. Even though it was pouring rain, you gave it your best and made us all proud. A beautiful blue banner will go up in the gym shortly. Thank you to Ms Smith and Mr Webb for coming out and cheering us on. Way to go Gledhill Soccer Girls. – Ms Sorin
  8. Ultimate Frisbee at 8am tomorrow morning unless it is raining.

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, June 6th

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Bike Rally is Thursday – please bring in your forms tomorrow if you haven’t already.
  2. The last School Council Meeting is tonight in the library. General meeting starts at 6pm, 2 guest speakers start at 6:30pm. Pizza and child care provided.
  3. Painting Club – Meeting tomorrow, Wed, June 7th in Rm 19 at 3:30pm. See you there!
  4. Today is the big day for our soccer girls playing in the finals! Cheer them on!
  5. If there are any yellow ties sill left in the classrooms please bring them to the music room.
  6. Any Spring Concert CD orders should be sent to the office before the end of Thursday’s school day.
  7. Ultimate Frisbee is on Thursday morning at 8am. Disco-fever vs. Airbenders – unless it is raining.