The Gledhill Guardian

What’s coming up?

• Thursday, September 20th – School Council General Meeting and Election at 6pm. Pizza and childcare will be provided. (See HERE for committees and elected positions)
• Thursday, September 20th –WE Day
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Run at 10:30am
• Monday, October 1st – Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill . To learn more, visit: www.orangeshirtday.org/

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. Cross Country Practice is 8am Mon, Wed and Friday of this week.
2. Reminder to please uses the bike racks provided to lock your bikes. Please don’t lock them to the fence in the garden.
3. Drama with Jeff starts Tues, Sept 18th for Grades 1 and 1/2  classes.
4. Terry Fox pledges are coming in! Great job Gledhill! Last week at curriculum night over $50 was added to Mrs. Bailey’s purple hair jar. And, over $100 was raised to help Hailey and her family. Way to go! Keep those pledges coming.
5. All grade 4 and 5 girls interested in trying out for the soccer team, the tryouts are Tuesday and Wednesday after school.

What’s coming up?

• Thursday, September 20th – School Council General Meeting and Election at 6pm
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Run at 10:30am
• Monday, October 1st – Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill . To learn more, visit: www.orangeshirtday.org/

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 grade 4 and 5 boys interested in trying out for the soccer team, the first tryout is 8 am Monday morning.
2. All grade 4 and 5 girls interested in trying out for the bordenball team, the first tryout is Monday morning at 8:15am.

Note: As parents were informed by the school via calls and emails, the school was without water for a portion of the day. Follow up communication then informed that the water had been restored and that afternoon classes and Curriculum Night would go on as scheduled. 

What’s coming up in September?

• Tonight, September 13th – Curriculum Night
  • 5:30pm a demonstration in the school yard by X Movement
  • 6-7pm parents and students can visit their classrooms
  • 7-7:30pm “Light up the Night” Family Walk in the school yard
• Thursday, September 20th – School Council General Meeting and Election at 6pm
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Run at 10:30am

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. Let’s Light Up the Night tonight directly after curriculum night.  $2 for glow necklaces, let’s work together to find a cure for cancer.
2. All grade 4 and 5 students – please return your all year participation forms and Gledhill Athletic Club forms.
3. All grade 4 and 5 boys interested in trying out for the soccer team, the first tryout is 8 am Monday morning.
4. All grade 4 and 5 girls interested in trying out for the bordenball team, the first tryout is Monday morning at 8:15am.

What’s coming up in September?

• Thursday, September 13th – Curriculum Night
  • 5:30pm a demonstration in the school yard by X Movement
  • 6-7pm parents and students can visit their classrooms
  • 7-7:30pm “Light up the Night” Family Walk in the school yard (see details on poster below)
• Thursday, September 20th – School Council General Meeting and Election at 6pm
• Friday, September 28th – School wide Terry Fox Run at 10:30am

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 grade 4 and 5 students who have not picked up an all year participation form, please pick it up at the gym office.
2. All grade 4 and 5 boys interested in trying out for the soccer team, the first tryout is Monday morning. Info and times will be outside the gym office.
3. All grade 4 and 5 girls interested in trying out for the bordenball team, the first tryout is Monday morning at 8:15am.
4. Terry Fox pledge forms are coming in. Great job Gledhill! Make sure to bring them into your teacher over the next two weeks to be entered into the draw.

What’s coming up in September?

• Thursday, September 13th – Curriculum Night
  • 5:30pm a demonstration in the school yard by X Movement (see poster below),
  • 6-7pm parents and students can visit their classrooms
  • 7-7:30pm a Family Walk in the school yard for Terry Fox
• Thursday, September 20th – School Council General Meeting and Election at 6pm

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 grade 4 and 5 students who have not picked up an all year participation form, please pick it up at the gym office.
2. All grade 4 and 5 boys interested in trying out for the soccer team, the first tryout is Monday morning. Info and times will be outside the gym office.
3. All grade 4 and 5 girls interested in trying out for the bordenball team, the first tryout is Monday morning at 8:15am.

What’s coming up in September?

• Thursday, September 13th – Curriculum Night (info posted outside of the office Friday mentioned at 5:30pm a presentation by X Movement, 6-7pm will be parents and students visiting classrooms and 7-7:30pm a Family Walk for Terry Fox)
• Thursday, September 20th – School Council General Meeting and Election at 6pm

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. Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah.
2. Any students in grade 2 through 5 who are interested in joining the Cross Country Team, please come to Rm 28 at morning recess for a quick meeting.

**Reminder to please visit the Lost and Found in the school basement ASAP. There are piles of clothing, footwear, hats, lunch gear and water bottles. All items will be donated to charity on Thursday.

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. Thank you so much to all staff for their hard work in completing our Art Canvases for the Silent Auction at Family Fest! We raised $1395 for 2 families in need at Gledhill. Thanks again and have a great last week!
2. A message from the Eco Club: Great news Gledhill! we have once again qualified as a GOLD Eco-School! All our hard work to care for the environment has been recognized. Let’s keep our amazing green habits going through the summer. Thanks go out to so many staff, students and parents for helping to make Gledhill a GOLD Eco-School!
3. Mr. Webb’s PE classes will be outside today due to Gledhill Graduation.

What’s on this week:

Friday

• Last day to order Gledhill Yearbooks -$25 and a note indicating your child’s name and class room must be brought to the office tomorrow morning before noon.
• Family Fest: 3:30-7pm in the schoolyard.  Please check out our Volunteer Sign Up to see where help is still required and what food is still needed. Thank you to those who have already indicated how they can help out.
• Avoid Line Ups! Family Fest wristbands and tickets will be sold in the schoolyard at morning drop off starting at 8:00am. Wristbands are $30 and cover “all you can bounce” in the 6 inflatables and includes skateboarding activities. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased for individual turns on inflatables.

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. Huge congrats to our Grade 4/5/6 Ultimate Frisbee team. News just came that we have won the spirit award for the South Conference! This is a special honour given to the team that shows the best sportsmanship and fair play. It is given to us by all our opponents. Great job everyone!
2. Eco Club will have it’s meeting for this schoolyear today at 11:30am.
3. Graduating students: Please send all complete paddles to Rm 30 by lunch today.
4. An announcement from the clothing swap organizers: This year, at Family Fest, in the spirit of sharing, kindness, reducing and reusing, Mrs Chitayat’s class is organizing a huge clothing swap! Families are encouraged to bring in gently used clothing. At Family Fest, all families are invited to then take home what their family can use. No money will be exchanged at this  event.