The Gledhill Guardian

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Character Ed. Assembly
• Junior Makerspace at lunch (Last day) (Gr 4-6)
• Gledhill School Council Meeting – Guest Speaker- Our Trustee, Sheila Cary-Meagher. Pizza and Childcare provided – 6:00pm -7:30pm in the School Library

Wednesday:

• Ukulele Kids – Final Day
• Fire Safety in Rm 22

Thursday:

• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25

Friday:

• Pizza Lunch!
• SPIRIT Day – “Favourite Character Day” The Kindergarteners will participate by BRINGING their favourite book to school for the day. Everyone else in grades 1-6 has the option to dress up as their favourite book/movie character.

 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. Attention students in grades 2-6: New Makerspace session will be starting on January 9th after the holiday break. Grades 2-3 will meet on Tuesdays and grades 4-6 on Thursdays. There are only 20 spots available for each session. Pick up your permission forms from Ms. Kopka this week. If you have already had a turn to participate you need to put your name on a waiting list.
2. Eco-Club – Please hand in permission forms today or tomorrow. We will meet on Thursday.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Today’s Character Assembly
• Days of Significance – Hanukkah
• Wearing your cold weather gear
• Snow stays on the ground

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Winter Concerts: Kindie Concert at 2pm, Gr 1-6 Concert at 6:45pm. No time for dinner? The council will be selling pizza before the evening concert!

 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. Please visit the Lost and Found (in the basement hallway) before Monday as we are doing our mid-year clean up and any items not retrieved will be donated at the end of day Monday.
2. A message for students who have joined the Eco-Club. Please meet Mme Leclerc with your lunch and outdoor clothing at the beginning of lunch in Rm 6. We will have a short meeting to introduce ourselves. See you soon. Mme Leclerc and Ms. Roshi.
3. Dead batteries will continue to be collected throughout the year. Please place them in the white bucket on top of the large metal barrel near the school entrance.
4. Mrs. Pace’s gym classes will be in the basement today.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Wearing your winter gear

Please remember to say please and thank you.

Have a THINKING Thursday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Ukulele Kids
• Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal at 9:00 am

Thursday:

• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Winter Concerts: Kindie Concert at 2pm, Gr 1-6 Concert at 6:45pm 

 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. The Eco-Club will begin tomorrow, Thursday, Dec 7th at lunch.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Wearing your winter gear
• Caution with icy pavement in the school yard
• Still some apples available in the office
• All unclaimed Lost and Found Items will be going to charity on Monday so they will be on display during the concerts for people look through and find their lost items.
• The School will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the Winter Concerts. Food will be donated to Community Centre 55

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Fire Safety Presentations begin
• Primary Choir at Lunch (Grades 1-3)
• POSTPONED until Dec 12 – Junior Makerspace at lunch (Gr 4-6)
• Raptors 905

Wednesday:

• Ukulele Kids
• Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal at 9:00 am

Thursday:

• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Winter Concerts: Kindie Concert at 2pm, Gr 1-6 Concert at 6:45pm 

 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. Last Primary Choir rehearsal is today! All members must attend. Mrs. Bailey will pick you up from where you eat lunch at 11:45.
2. The dress rehearsal for the Winter Concert is tomorrow at 9 am.
3. Attention Junior Maker Space members. Due to the Raptors field trip, today’s session is postponed until next week. No Maker Space today. See you on Tuesday, Dec 12.
4. All decorations that are being made for the Winter Concert need to be delivered to the Music Room by last period tomorrow. Thank you very much! Mrs. Bailey.
5. A message from the Eco-Club: Thank you to the grade 2 – 6 teachers who have drawn the names of the students to participate in Eco Club each Thursday. Please let Mme. Leclerc and Ms Roshi know the students’ names. Merci!

Mr Currie talked about:

• Putting on all gear sent from home
• Avoiding large puddles and mud in the field

Please remember to try your best

Have a TOOTIE FRUITIE Tuesday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Spirit Day – Backwards Day! (Have some fun wearing  your clothes backwards)
• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Gledhill Movie Night – “Cars 3” in the School Gym. Doors open at 6pm, movie starts at 6:30pm

Friday: 

• PA Day

Saturday:

• Gledhill Goes to The Marlies – Tickets are available in the office, to be picked up by parents or students. Since Friday is a PA Day, all tickets must be picked up before Thursday at 3:30pm or at Movie Night Thursday 6:00-8:30pm  No refunds will be issued for tickets not picked up.

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. Welcome to Pape Avenue School and Bruce Public School. Gledhill is hosting a boys volleyball tournament today. Gym classes are cancelled today because the gym is in use. Go Tigers!
2. Reminder – NO SCHOOL TOMORROW because its a PA Day.

Remember to show empathy

Have a THUNDER-IFIC  Thursday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Ukulele Kids

Thursday:

• Spirit Day – Backwards Day! (Have some fun wearing  your clothes backwards)
• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Gledhill Movie Night – “Cars 3” in the School Gym. Doors open at 6pm, movie starts at 6:30pm

Friday: 

• PA Day

Saturday:

• Gledhill Goes to The Marlies – Tickets will be available in the office, to be picked up by parents or students, as of Tuesday afternoon . Since Friday is a PA Day, all tickets must be picked up before Thursday at 3:30pm. (If you are unable to get to the office during school hours, please contact melissahillier@hotmail.com before 12 noon Thursday to make alternative pick up arrangements.)

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 to the girls basketball team for their efforts this season. We fell just short of our goal of moving on to the next round but we pushed the championship team to their limit during our head to head game! Go Tigers!
2. The last boys volleyball practice is today at 11:45am.
3. Tomorrow is our next Spirit Day – Backwards Day! Come to school with your shirt on backwards and you are doing it!

Remember to PARTICIPATE

Have a WONDER-FILLED Wednesday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25

Friday: 

• Twin to Team Day: November is EMPATHY month and Gledhill shows it has heart by reaching out to include someone new…from twins to a team! Find your own twin, triplet, quadruplet and include someone to make a team of look alikes.

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. Boys Volleyball is at 11:45 today. Meet in Gym 1

Always remember to think of others.

Have a THUNDERIFFIC Thursday!