🔔 Please join us in 15 mins for the Council Meeting – Starts at 6:30🔔

Meeting date and time:

Thursday February 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. Covid-19 vaccination education session (School Liaison Public Health Nurse) 
  3. Principal’s update
  4. School council annual $100-$300 contribution to teachers – for decision (Jennifer Reynolds)
  5. School improvement committee discussion about cedar trees in front planters (Erin Spencer)
  6. Other updates 

Zoom meeting link:

https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/98579650803?pwd=a2JFS1B5M0JSdVlpbVBiZTFLNXZBdz09

Meeting ID: 985 7965 0803

Passcode: 808726

Or Call

647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588 

Reminder of next Council meeting dates:

  • Tues. Mar. 8 
  • Thurs. Apr. 7 
  • Tues. May 10 
  • Thurs. Jun. 9 

Last Call For Questions 📣

A reminder in advance of our meeting on Thursday to please send in your questions for the COVID-19 Vaccination Session with our School Liaison Public Health Nurse.

Send us any questions you have by email to thegledhillguardian@gmail.com, leave your question as a comment on our Facebook group, or send us a message via Facebook messenger.

Agenda for Thursday’s Parent Council Meeting!

Meeting date and time:

Thursday February 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. Covid-19 vaccination education session (School Liaison Public Health Nurse) 
  3. Principal’s update
  4. School council annual $100-$300 contribution to teachers – for decision (Jennifer Reynolds)
  5. School improvement committee discussion about cedar trees in front planters (Erin Spencer)
  6. Other updates 

Zoom meeting link:

https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/98579650803?pwd=a2JFS1B5M0JSdVlpbVBiZTFLNXZBdz09

Meeting ID: 985 7965 0803

Passcode: 808726

Or Call

647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588 

Reminder of next Council meeting dates:

  • Tues. Mar. 8 
  • Thurs. Apr. 7 
  • Tues. May 10 
  • Thurs. Jun. 9 

Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-12?

The next Gledhill Parent Council (virtual) meeting on Thursday, Feb 10th will include a COVID-19 vaccination education session by our School Liaison Public Health Nurse. The presentation will include time for answers to pre-submitted questions.

Send us any questions you have by email to thegledhillguardian@gmail.com, leave your question as a comment on our Facebook group, or send us a message via Facebook messenger. All questions should be submitted by end of day on Monday, February 7th.

Presentation will begin at 6:30pm. Zoom link and agenda will be circulated next week.

We hope you’ll join us!

Healthy Kids Committee: Lunch Ideas

Happy 2022 Gledhill JPS families!

It has been a bumpy start getting the kiddos back to school this year, so here’s a list of yummy food ideas to help inspire your lunchboxes! I picked some brains and added some of our family’s go-to’s, but please share your ideas in the comments!

Hope to see you around the yard soon, Erin Spencer, Healthy Kids Committee

Between the Bread

  • Quesadillas
  • Grilled Cheese
  • Bagel Cream Cheese
  • Wraps: Cheese Tomato Basil
  • Wow Butter & Jelly
  • Cucumber & Cream Cheese
  • Spreads: Nut-free Pesto
  • Egg Salad, Scrambled Egg Wrap, Fried Egg Sandwich
  • Avocado Wraps
  • Tuna Salad
  • Salmon Salad
  • Mashed Chickpeas or Beans
  • Burritos: Bean, Cheese, Ground Beef, Lettuce/Shredded Cabbage, Salsa, Guacamole, Diced Peppers
  • Pinwheels: using a wrap, spread cream cheese, sliced ham, smoked salmon (any toppings really) and roll up and slice
  • Hot dogs or hamburgers (veggie options)
  • English muffins & cream cheese
  • Pita pockets

Other Main Ideas:

  • Mini pizzas (make your own w Naan bread or English muffins)
  • Spanakopita
  • Quiche
  • Frittata

In the Thermos:

  • Pasta (whole grain)
  • Tortellini
  • Ravioli
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Pasta shells with Butter & Parmesan
  • Gnocchi
  • Toasted Quinoa, Chick Peas & Feta Warm Salad
  • Rice & Peas
  • Hotdogs & Beans
  • Chicken or Turkey Stew
  • Vegetable Stew
  • Mujadara
  • Noodle Soup
  • Warm Potato Salad

Snacks & Bento:

  • Smoked salmon or sliced meat roll ups
  • Hummus (or any bean dip) or ranch dip with raw vegetables (cherry tomatoes, sliced peppers, carrots, cucumbers, celery, cauliflower or broccoli florets)
  • Deconstructed sushi bento: Rice, avocado, cucumber, crab, seaweed wrappers
  • Tater Tots
  • Roasted Potato Wedges (with sour cream dip)
  • Chicken Fingers or vegan versions
  • Baked Tofu Bites
  • Sweet potato or zucchini bites
  • Daal Parathas
  • Asian Noodles
  • Edamame or green peas
  • Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds
  • Cheese & Crackers
  • Pretzels
  • Popcorn
  • Mini Pancakes or Waffles
  • Korean Pancakes
  • Latkes
  • Yogurt and Granola
  • Muffins
  • Banana Bread, Zucchini loaf, etc
  • Fruit and Berries
Friendly reminder to keep your lunchboxes nut and garbage free.
Here’s the link to the latest Canada Food Guide:
 
https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/

Notice of Parent Council meeting Cancellation

In light of the uncertainty we are all (caregivers, school staff) grappling with currently, we have decided to cancel this month’s parent council meeting.

We will come back together, hopefully with more stability and clarity, on Thursday, February 10th. 

If you have questions that the council can help get answers to, please feel free to email us at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com and we will do our best to assist you.

Thank you for your understanding.

Reminder! Pajama Day this Friday

This Friday December 17th is Pajama day, come dressed in your favourite, most comfy pajamas!

💥 Please remember that stuffies are asked to stay home

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TONIGHT: Reminder – School Council Meeting

A friendly reminder to join us tonight for the School Council meeting

Thursday December 9, 2021, 6:30pm – 7:30pm (Zoom details below)

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. Talking Race Virtual Event hosted by Michelle Munroe – Central Coordinator Family Engagement, TDSB

Zoom meeting link:
https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/96096115871?pwd=L3pjd1EydUloSEFVdC9MS1E2V1FzQT09

Meeting ID: 960 9611 5871
Passcode: 360529

Or Call

647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588 

School Council Meeting Agenda including Special Topic: Talking Race

Thursday December 9, 2021, 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. Talking Race Virtual Event hosted by Michelle Munroe – Central Coordinator Family Engagement, TDSB

Zoom meeting link:
https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/96096115871?pwd=L3pjd1EydUloSEFVdC9MS1E2V1FzQT09

Meeting ID: 960 9611 5871
Passcode: 360529

Or Call

647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588 

Next Council meeting dates:

  • Tues. Jan. 11, 2022
  • Thurs. Feb. 10 
  • Tues. Mar. 8 
  • Thurs. Apr. 7 
  • Tues. May 10 
  • Thurs. Jun. 9 

Save the date!! Talking Race Virtual Event – Thurs. Dec. 9th, 6:30pm

More information will be sent in advance of this virtual event, but please hold the date in the meantime!