The Gledhill Guardian

Meeting date and time: Thursday June 9, 2022, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

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

ALL parents and guardians also have voting rights at each meeting, regardless of how many meetings you attend.

Agenda items:

1. Welcome and introductions
2. Principal updates
3. Gledhill Family BBQ update (happening on Friday June 17, 5-7pm)
4. Use of Council funds for approval (vote):
   • $500 donation to the school for the Grade 5 graduation ceremony
   • $500 donation towards the Grade 5 graduation student dance party (that parents are organizing for Friday June 24, 6-8pm)
   • Up to $200 for freezies for the track and field days (June 23/24)
   • Up to $2500 towards food costs for the Gledhill Family BBQ
5. Initiate discussion about Council roles for next school year (2022/23)
6. Other business, updates, and questions

Zoom Details

https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/97186366025?pwd=b3RrdEFqdWp5dzdLVzN2Vk94ZytKQT09

Dial-in +1 647 558 0588 or +1 647 374 4685

Meeting ID: 971 8636 6025
Passcode: 367577

A few important reminders

• The BBQ is Friday June 17th 5pm – 7pm
• M&M will be serving Burgers, Hotdog or Veggie burgers and Valu-Mart has generously donated chips and drinks for all
  • IMPORTANT – Please order ahead on School Cash Online (https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/)
    • ** Order Deadline – Monday June 13th**
  • Please email gledhillbbq@gmail.com with any questions
• We will have fun with X-Movement and Dance N Culture through the evening
• Want to help out? Volunteers can sign up here: https://forms.gle/ey75ykWLfZMgf4XD8
• Check out the blog for more detailed information (https://gledhillguardian.com/2022/06/02/%f0%9f%8d%94%f0%9f%8c%ad-gledhill-community-bbq-june-17th-5pm-7pm-%f0%9f%8d%94%f0%9f%8c%ad/)

Did you notice a clean up on the school grounds? Recently a group of current and former Gledhill students took initiative to clean up and made a big impact to the school.

Here are some pictures of their hard work.

Special thanks to Zoe, Izyk, Ana, Jennifer, Jason and Evelyn. Thanks also to Mary for supervising this great initiative!

Meeting date and time: Thursday June 9, 2022, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

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

ALL parents and guardians also have voting rights at each meeting, regardless of how many meetings you attend.

Agenda items:

1. Welcome and introductions
2. Principal updates
3. Gledhill Family BBQ update (happening on Friday June 17, 5-7pm)
4. Use of Council funds for approval (vote):
   • $500 donation to the school for the Grade 5 graduation ceremony
   • $500 donation towards the Grade 5 graduation student dance party (that parents are organizing for Friday June 24, 6-8pm)
   • Up to $200 for freezies for the track and field days (June 23/24)
   • Up to $2500 towards food costs for the Gledhill Family BBQ
5. Initiate discussion about Council roles for next school year (2022/23)
6. Other business, updates, and questions

Note: The Zoom meeting link will be sent in advance.

Thanks and see you virtually next week!

• Where: Gledhill PS School Yard
• When: Friday June 17th 5pm – 7pm (rain or shine)
• Who: Everyone – ALL ARE WELCOME

After a few years apart, let’s get together and celebrate!!

What to Expect:

• All evening (5pm – 7pm)
  • BBQ fired up – serving $3 meals with choice of Beef Burger, Beef Hotdogs or Veggie Burgers
    • Cost $3/meal including burger/hot dog + chips + drink 😲
    • BBQ provided and prepared by M&M Food Market ✔
    • Chips + Drinks generously donated by Valu-Mart ♥
    • Food purchases IN ADVANCE via School Cash Online (please check your email “School Cash Online – Toronto District School Board or visit https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/ to sign up) 💲
    • Halal hotdogs or gluten-free hamburgers & buns available upon request (gledhillbbq@gmail.com)
  • Games happening in the school yard
  • Photo booth set up where you can take your own fun end of year photos
• 5pm – 6pm Games with X-Movement in the yard
• 6pm – 7pm Interactive dance party with Dance N Culture

We will have some seating set up but please bring a blanket or chair.

Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome and any assistance you can provide is very much appreciated. Please fill out the this google form: Volunteer Sign Up

Questions about Cash Online, Volunteering or any logistics for the day can be sent to gledhillbbq@gmail.com

We look forward to celebrating the end of the school year with you and your family!

Did someone say BBQ?? Please save Friday June 17th for the Gledhill Family BBQ!!

From the virtual School Council meeting on May 10, 2022, at 6:30pm

Welcome and attendees

• There were 32 attendees at the meeting, including:
  • Gledhill parents and guardians
  • Cathy McAleese, Gledhill Principal and Janet Bambrick, Gledhill Vice-Principal
  • Gledhill teachers and staff members
  • Special guests from DA Morrison Middle School – Marc Mullan, Principal and Laura Little, Vice Principal

Special Presentation about DA Morrison Middle School

• Marc and Laura (Principal and Vice Principals at DA Morrison) presented information about middle school for families transitioning to Grade 6.
• Gledhill students will have a tour of DA Morrison the morning of June 14.
• There will also be a parent orientation about DA Morrison in September for new families.

Gledhill Principal, Vice-Principal, and Staff Updates

• Ms. Pace talked about the upcoming activities that are happening at Gledhill, including:
  • Pickleball has or will be starting for students.
  • The program X-Movement will be happening in June.
  • Students will enjoy a track and field day on June 20 or 21.
• Ms. Ahmed presented about the Grade 5 graduation:
  • A ‘save the date’ letter has been sent to parents of grade 5 students.
  • Additional information will be coming in the official invite, including a plan in case it rains that day (as the graduation is planned is to be outside).
• Janet talked about police reference checks that are required if parents would like to volunteer at Gledhill:
  • The police reference checks are good for one calendar year, after which you need to complete an annual declaration form.
  • Please email Janet to complete either the reference checks, annual declaration, or find out more here.

Parent Council Community Event / Barbeque

• There is interest in having a community event / barbeque before the end of the school year for Gledhill families; perhaps also inviting families who will be new to Gledhill in September.
• It may happen sometime (after school / at night) the week of June 13.
• X-Movement may be able to join to help organize music and games.
• More information will be coming.

Pizza Lunches

• A few Gledhill parents investigated options for having one or two pizza lunches before the end of this school year (as is happening at other TDSB schools).
• Gledhill School Council and parents will discuss the feasibility of this for Gledhill with Cathy and Janet.

The last virtual Parent Council meeting for this school year is scheduled for Thursday June 9, 6:30pm.

Attention all graduating Grade 5 students at Gledhill:

A few parents are organizing a get together to celebrate our kids who are graduating in June! The details are still being confirmed, but please hold the date in the meantime.

Date: the night of Friday June 24th (exact time TBC)

Where: The Legion Hall, Branch 22 – 1240 Woodbine Ave. (on Woodbine near Mortimer / Lumsden)

Please stay tuned for additional details!

Also note that Gledhill parents are organizing this, but it is not a Parent Council event.

Thanks and Happy Friday!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/99356832202?pwd=ejFUTDY4Q0Y1OVF3SmpTSUVJUnpkdz09

Dial in: 647-558-0588 or 647-374-4685

Meeting ID: 993 5683 2202
Passcode: 119670

Meeting date and time: Tuesday May 10, 2022, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

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

ALL parents and guardians also have voting rights at each meeting, regardless of how many meetings you attend. 

Agenda items:

1. Welcome and introductions
2. Principal’s updates
3. Transition to Grade 6 discussion with Marc Mullan, Principal of DA Morrison Middle School
4. Potential Council end of school event / BBQ
5. Other business, updates, and questions

Notes:

Our last Council meeting for this school year is scheduled for Thursday June 9th. 

Meeting date and time: Tuesday May 10, 2022, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

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

ALL parents and guardians also have voting rights at each meeting, regardless of how many meetings you attend. 

Agenda items:

1. Welcome and introductions
2. Principal’s updates
3. Transition to Grade 6 discussion with Marc Mullan, Principal of DA Morrison Middle School
4. Potential Council end of school event / BBQ
5. Other business, updates, and questions

Notes:

The Zoom meeting link will be sent in advance.

Our last Council meeting for this school year is scheduled for Thursday June 9th. 

See you online next week!