Daily Announcements – Thursday, Jan 15th and Friday, Jan 16th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

1. Please join us in welcoming the new crossing guard at Danforth and Gledhill, Mr. Dennis Willson.

2. There was a Gledhill Centennial Committee meeting at 11:30 in the library on Thursday. Thanks to all who participated.

3. Runs with the running club on a winter morning are very nice. You should give it a try!

4. Are you in Grades 2-6? Are you interested in dancing? Please come to the benches by the office at morning recess today (Friday) for a quick meeting if you would like to join Folkfest Dance club.

5. This is a reminder that there is a Pizza Lunch today, Friday.

6. Spirit Squad meetings will take place next week on Monday and Tuesday at lunch.

Extended French Application Deadline

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Extended French programs are designed for students who are not in French Immersion and do not speak French at home. A Junior Extended French Program (Grade 4 entry – not at Gledhill) and an Intermediate Extended French Program (Grade 7 entry) are available. The application process for admission to both Extended French programs begins in January. It is an online application process. The Deadline for applications is January 29th, 2015.

For more details please see the following link. http://www.tdsb.on.ca/ElementarySchool/SchoolChoices/FrenchPrograms/ExtendedFrench.aspx

 

Reminder – School Council General Meeting

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All Gledhill community members are invited to attend the upcoming School Council meeting on Thursday, January 15th from 6:30-8:00 in the school library.

The agenda for the meeting is posted here.

Parents’ Night Out!

Trivia with Terrance Balazo, a mini Silent Auction of items from local businesses, a cash bar and a load of fun — all in support of Gledhill.

What more could you ask for?

Book a babysitter now! This adult only event is taking place at the Gledhill Gym on Friday, January 30th.

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Daily Announcements – Tuesday, January 13th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

1. Final reminder for any students who need to return their recorders to the music room, to do so as soon as possible.

2. Any new members interested in joining Junior or Primary choir, please ask Mrs Bailey for a permission form. See the music board for more information.

3. Math Caribou is tomorrow. After announcements, please come to the library with pencil and paper.

4. New music room practice times have been set up. Monday and Wednesday, afternoon recess only. First 10 students can come in to practice. Students should always bring their coats in case the room is full or Mrs Bailey can’t be present. Please do not ask at other times as there is already a lot of basement traffic. Thank you.

5. Reminder that there is a pizza lunch this Friday.

Daily Announcements – Monday, Jan 12th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

1. The running club meets tomorrow at 7:30am. Winter running is great and it is never too late to join the running club!

Parents’ Night Out – Friday, January 30th

Gledhill Families,
Gledhill School Council is happy to be presenting a Parents’ Night Out – Friday, January 30th @ 7:30. Please visit the Gledhill blog @ www.gledhillguardian.com for details.
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School Council General Meeting – January 15th

Gledhill School Council meeting will take place in the library this coming Thursday, January 15th from 6:30 -8:00. Items to be discussed are as follows …

Agenda Items:

  1. Welcome (Mark and Lisa – 3 minutes)
  2. Approval of General Meeting Minutes from December 9th (Joel – 2 minutes)
  3. Principal Update (Message board update) (Kathy – 10 minutes)
  4. Breakfast Club (10 minutes)
  5. School Council Name Change (from ‘Gledhill SACA’ to ‘Gledhill School Council’) (Mark – 5 minutes)
  6. Parent Rep Update (Chris – 5 minutes)
  7. Ward Rep Update (Sharon and Heather – 10 minutes)
  8. School Council ByLaw Sub-Committee Update (Jill – 5 minutes)
  9. Pizza Lunch PayPal Option (Lexi – 5 minutes)
  10. Upcoming Events (see below) (Mark – 5 minutes)
  11. Family Fest Lead(s) (Lisa – 5 minutes)
  12. Trivia/Silent Auction Night (Lisa – 5 minutes)
  13. New Business (Mark – 5 minutes)

A working copy of the agenda can be viewed here which includes any last minute changes. You can also view minutes of the December 9th meeting here.

Daily Announcements – Thursday, Jan 8th

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

1. Reminder to bring recorders back to music next class!

2. Students interested in joining choir for the second half of the year, see Mrs. Bailey for a permission form. Choir starts again in a few weeks. Listen for announcements!

3. The running club meets tomorrow at 7:30am

4. Math Caribou is on Wednesday the 14th. Please practice Sudoku on Caribou website.

Ward 16 Council Meeting

Our School Trustee, Sheila Cary-Meagher, invites everyone to attend the Ward 16 Council meeting.

(Please note that this is not the Gledhill School Council meeting which is taking place next Thursday. More details to follow!)

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