The Gledhill Guardian

Check out the below School Council meeting minutes for useful information about the Council and school!

Meeting Date: Thursday March 30, 2017

Attendance: 14 parents (Quorum formed), Principal McAleese, Vice Principal Curry, Mme. Bey, and Ms. Ahmad

Meeting Discussion and Decisions

Housekeeping Items

Approval of previous meeting minutes – February 23, 2016 (APPROVED)

Fundraising updates:

• Family Fest is scheduled for Friday June 16; we will need many volunteers to make the day a success!
• Dance-A-Thon – we will need someone new to organize next year’s event (it is a key fundraising event for our school!)

Ward Rep updates:

• At the last Ward meeting:
  • Examples of fundraising events held at other schools were provided; ideas and information was shared with the Council and Fundraising Chairs
  • An update was given about research done to assess young children’s ability to meet age-appropriate developmental expectations at school entry; this update will continue at the next Ward meeting (note that all parents are invited and welcome to attend these meetings)

Main Agenda Items

Principal’s and Vice Principal’s updates and discussion:

• The school is currently working with the Board (TDSB) to determine number of students, classes, and staff allocations for next year; it is anticipated that there will be two additional classes next year
• Next year there will be a double graduation with the Grade 6’s and Grade 5’s both graduating to DA Morrison
• Need to determine how to spend remaining Pro Grant funding; suggestion to focus on Mindfulness session (other ideas were also provided; e.g., yoga, managing anxiety, etc.)
• Investigating expansion of new yoga program for next year
• Birchmount Track and Field day is May 4^th
• The school is registered to participate in Jump Rope for Heart; date TBC

Next Council meeting is Wednesday April 26, 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

Upcoming events

• Pizza Lunch – May 12
• Movie Night – June 2
• Next Council meeting – Tuesday June 6
• Family Fest – Friday June 16

Highlights from the morning announcements:

1. A message from Eco Club: Did you know tomorrow is Earth Day? It’s a great day to help clean up garbage at Gledhill and get involved in other Earth Day activities in your neighborhood! Teachers, it’s not too late to sign up for the schoolyard tidy today—the sign up sheet is in the staff room with gloves and bags.
2. Today was the last run for the Gledhill Running Club. A huge THANK YOU to all runners and their families for supporting running at Gledhill.
3. All Grade 4/5 boys trying out for soccer please be ready for Tuesday, April 25th at 7:45am. Players need soccer cleats and shin guards.
4. There will be a master list posted outside the phys. ed. office by the end of the day today for all students who have made Gledhill’s track team. Practice schedules will be set by event coaches.
5. Today is the Gledhill Dance-a-thon! If you forgot to bring in your Dance-a-thon form and money by today, you can still do so next week.

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. Tomorrow is the Dance-a-thon! A reminder to bring in your pledge forms and money raised. All students will participate in the Dance-a-thon regardless of the amount of money they raised. Looking forward to seeing those moves! If you have lost your form, you can print a new one here:  Dance-a-thon Pledge Form
2. Teachers – A message from Eco-Club. Please sign your class up for the Great Gledhill School Yard Clean Up happening tomorrow. Sign up in the staff room where you can also get your gloves and bags. Thank you -Mme Leclerc and Mme. Roshi.
3. The library is closed today due to professional development.
4. Junior Students – Makerspace has been cancelled today due to a meeting.
5. Forest of Reading Students – Today is Voting Day! If you have read 5 or more books please come to the library to cast your vote. Bring your lunch with you. Ms Lennie & Ms Kopka.
6. There is a social committee meeting today at lunch in Rm 27.
7. A reminder that there is fruit in the office, so please help yourself.
8. Mr Currie read quotes to honour Sikh and Latin Heritage month.

Calling all Gledhill students! Step up, and get Footloose! The one and only Gledhill Dance-a-thon is coming Friday, April 21st. Amazing music will once again be brought to you by DJ Rhino. Sponsor forms have been sent home with each student. If you have lost that sheet you can print one from the link below or pick up a pledge form at the office. Submit your forms and donations to your teacher by Friday. The Dance-a-thon is one of our key fundraisers for the year. All money raised will be use to fund Gledhill School Council sponsored enrichment programs at Gledhill such as: Drama with Jeff​, Scientists in the School​, and Skate Day​. We are hoping that all who can, will help us raise an average of $20 per student through pledges from family and friends. All students will have the opportunity to participate in the Dance-a-thon regardless of the amount they raise. You can also receive a tax receipt from the TDSB. Please see the details on the pledge form.

If you have any questions regarding Dance-a-thon or you would like to volunteer, please contact Crystal Hadfield at crystal.hadfield888@gmail.com Can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!

Extra forms can be found here:

Dance-a-thon Pledge Form (corrected link – Apr 19 @ 9:50pm)

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. Junior Choir is today at lunch. Please arrive at 11:45 sharp!
2. Scat soloists please bring your coats and come to the music room at morning recess.
3. If you are in Grade 6 and Graduating from Gledhill, the yearbook needs your haiku by Friday at the latest.
4. The Running Club meets tomorrow morning at 7:45 am.
5. Badminton Club – Today Group 1 will be playing at 11:45 in the gym.. Check the list outside Room 20.
6. Mr Currie read quotes and facts in honour of Sikh and Latin Heritage months.
7. Reminder: The Dance a thon is this Friday, April 21 – Don’t forget to bring in your pledge forms and money collected.