Daily Announcements – Thursday, May 24th

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. Congratulations to all of the students involved in last night’s Spring Concert. It was a wonderful performance by all. Thank you staff for all your efforts putting it together.
  2. A message from Eco-Club: Staff and Students – Next week is Bike to School week but you can bike or roll or walk to school anytime! Please lock bikes up on the bike racks or on the fence on the asphalt. Please do not lock bikes up in the garden.
  3. Our one day French Book Fair was a success! Thank you to all students, parents and staff for supporting this event!

Please remember to be determined.

Have a THRILLING Thursday!

GO  JAYS GO!

Daily Announcements – Wednesday, May 23

 

IMPORTANT: Posting concert photos and videos online of children other than your own can potentially pose a threat to the safety and security of certain children. 

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. Track and Field meeting at AM recess.
  2. Student Vote is coming June 6th. If you are in Grade 4, 5 or 6 and you want to help, please come to Rm 30 at morning recess.
  3. French Book Fair is today.

Please remember to be confident.

 

Daily Announcements – Thursday, May 17 (Note: Tomorrow is “Emoji Day”)

What’s on this week?

Thursday

  • Gledhill’s 2nd Annual School Wide STEM Fair -12:35pm – Parents are welcome to attend
  • Girls Slo-Pitch Tournament (meet at 7:45 in the gym)
  • Boys Slo-Pitch practice at recess
  • Eco Club at Lunch

Friday

  • Spirit Day – Emoji Day

 

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. Best of luck to our Jr Girls at Wilkinson today as they play in their Slo Pitch tournament.
  2. Huge thanks to all Track and Field athletes and coaches who helped them prepare for our competition. We had a great day and are sending 13 students on to the conference finals June 7th at Birchmount.
  3. Teachers – all members of the Track and Field team get a participant ribbon. They are being kept in the office. (Mr.  Webb)
  4. A reminder to the boys Slo Pitch team to meet in the gym at morning recess.(Mrs. Pace)
  5. Eco-Club will meet today. See you all in Rm 6. ECO-TIGERS!
  6. Spirit Squad announced that tomorrow is Emoji Day!

Please remember to enjoy the weather.

Have a S.T.E.M. Thursday!

French Book Fair next Wednesday, May 23rd from 8:30am – 5:45pm

Our librarian has asked if we could have one or two parent volunteers are per shift to help with the French book fair. You can sign up for a shift HERE

Daily Announcements – Wednesday, May 16th

What’s on this week?

Wednesday

  • Track & Field Meet at Birchmount Park CI
  • Rm 25 to McCordic
  • Karate Kids
  • Ukulele Kids
  • Primary Chess Rm 5

Thursday

  • Gledhill’s 2nd Annual School Wide STEM Fair -12:35pm – Parents are welcome to attend (see poster below)
  • Girls Slo-Pitch Tournament (meet at 7:45 in the gym)
  • Boys Slo-Pitch practice at recess
  • Eco Club at Lunch

 

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. Good luck to all the track and field team members today at Birchmount. Top 3 in each event move on to South Finals on June 7th.
  2. Our Jump Rope for Heart fundraising goal $3900. Every donation helps us reach our goal to help more hearts.
  3. All members of the girls Slo-Pitch team are asked to meet Mr. Webb in the gym tomorrow morning at 7:45 ready to go to your tournament.
  4. Eco-Club will meet tomorrow outside Rm 6 for our regular meeting.
  5. Mrs. Pace’s gym classes are cancelled. Best of luck to all Track & Field participants!
  6. Boys Slo-Pitch team please meet Mrs. Pace Thursday at recess

Mr. Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance

Please remember to be a friend.

Have a WISHFUL Wednesday!

Safety Meeting – Your Child’s Walk to School

A local parent has organized the meeting outlined below to gather feedback from parents about their children’s daily walk to school and what can be done to make it safer. If you cannot attend the meeting you can email your feedback to the council at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com. The Gledhill Council will be gathering all suggestions and emailing it Phil in advance of the meeting.

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, May 15th

What’s on this week?

Today

  • Gledhill School Council Meeting – 6-7:30pm – in the library. Child care and pizza will be provided for this meeting.

Wednesday

  • Track & Field Meet at Birchmount Park CI

Thursday

  • Gledhill’s 2nd Annual School Wide STEM Fair -12:35pm – Parents are welcome to attend (see poster below)

 

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 Junior Choir rehearsal is today at 11:45.
  2. Track & Field practice will be cancelled at recess if it is raining.
  3. No Slo-Pitch practice tomorrow due to Track and Field.
  4. Very important Track and Field meeting this morning at 9am in the gym to discuss tomorrow’s Track and Field meet at Birchmount.
  5. Reminder about our Jump Rope for Heart assembly at 10:30am today.

Mr. Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance
  • Folkfest is a go tonight for all Folkfesters

Please remember to show integrity.

Have a THUNDERY Tuesday

 

Daily Announcements – Monday, May 14th

What’s on this week?

Tuesday

  • Gledhill School Council Meeting – 6-7:30pm – in the library. Please note that, unfortunately, we were NOT able to secure child care for this meeting. Children are still welcome to attend and may play quietly in the library or sit with their parents. Pizza will be provided.

Thursday

  • Gledhill’s 2nd Annual School Wide STEM Fair -12:35pm – Parents are welcome to attend (see poster below)

 

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. Track and Field practices today: Triple Jump at AM recess, 400/800/1500m with Mrs Pace at 12:00, Standing Long Jump with Mrs. Pace at PM recess and Relay at 3:30 with  Mr Webb.
  2. Slo-Pitch tomorrow at 7:45 AM with Mrs Pace and Mr. Webb.
  3. Congratulations to “E” in Rm 14 and “E” in Rm 22 who knew that Antonio Vivaldi’s  “Four Seasons” is performed by violins. Please see Mrs. Bailey for your prize. The new question is now posted in the music room and will be up for two weeks.

Have a MARVELOUS Monday

 

Agenda for the next School Council Meeting – Tues, May 15

ALL Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend all or part of the meeting and all are considered members of the Council!

Date: Tuesday, May 15th

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: Gledhill School Library, 2nd Floor

Pizza will be provided! NOTE: There is no babysitting but kids are welcome to come and play quietly in the library or sit with their parents.

Note if the door is locked – please ring the bell and the caretaker will let you in.

Agenda Items

6:00pm to 6:15pm (housekeeping items) Approval of April meeting minutes – Found here

6:15pm to 7:30pm (main agenda items)

  • Round table introductions & overview for new comers
  • Marisa and Lindsay will present the findings from the winter parent engagement survey
  • Gledhill School Council Bylaws – vote to clarify that teachers are not voting members. Any other items parents wish to bring forward for changes may also be voted on (Committee would only like to change these once per year but all suggestions are welcome). Bylaws are located on the blog: https://gledhillguardian.com/council/regulations
  • Call out for volunteers: Breakfast Club, individual council events i.e. Skate Day and Family Fest
  • Chair Updates – Fundraising, Movie Night, Parent Engagement, Communications, Grants, Treasurer, Healthy Kids, Volunteer Coordinator, Ward and School Advocacy, and Eco

Principal’s update

Other Business – Open floor

Upcoming dates:

  • Spring Concert – May 23rd – Pizza and snacks will be sold
  • Pizza Lunch – June 1st
  • Bike Rally – June 5th
  • Next Council meeting – June 14
  • Family Fest – June 22nd

Daily Announcements – Thursday, May 10

What’s on this week?

Thursday

  • Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
  • Band and Strings
  • Eco Club Meeting at Lunch – Rm 6
  • Primary Chess – Rm 8
  • Junior Chess – After school in the  Library
  • Young Women on the Move
  • Junior Choir at Massey Hall this evening

Friday

  • Strings
  • Dance-a-thon (JK through Gr 6)- Pledge Forms can be printed  HERE. Or process pledges online at www.sagoto.com/gsc/dance.
  • Gledhill Movie Night – Thor. Doors open at 6, movie starts at 6:30

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. Are you ready to boogie?! Gledhill’s Dance-a-thon is tomorrow! Students, make sure to bring in your pledge form and any donations you have and give them to your teacher by Friday at the latest. See you on the dance floor!”
  2. Today is the last chance to pick up tickets for Massey Hall. Please remind your parents to do so by 4pm. We will then meet at 5:30pm in your concert attire to get on the  bus for this evening’s concert. Make sure you are ready and on time. Thank you! We will also have one last rehearsal today at lunch in the Music Room.
  3. Eco-Club will meet today at 11:30 in Rm 6.
  4. The remaining two slo-pitch positions will be posted today. (Mrs. Pace)

Mr. Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance
  • All Triple Jump and Running Long Jump Birchmount competitors please meet at the south sand pit by the  car dealership at morning recess.

Please remember it is always the time to do the right thing.

Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!