The Gledhill Guardian

What’s on this week:

Tuesday:

Halloween Parade -Students will be parading in the schoolyard at 12:45 (in the hallways in the case of rain) to show off their costumes to the other staff and students. Parents, who are able to, are invited to come and watch.

Friday:

Last day to bring in canned food for WE SCARE HUNGER Food Drive

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. Primary Choir will be cancelled tomorrow due to Halloween.
2. Uschool Ukulele today!Gr 4’s will begin in Rm 16, Gr 5’s will go to the music room.
3. There is still room in the coffin for more DEAD batteries. We can celebrate the lives of dead batteries by recycling them properly. Thank you.
4. WE SCARE HUNGER Food Drive is on all week. Thank you for your donations of canned food. If you have not brought in any yet that’s ok. We will be collecting until Friday, Nov 3rd.
5. Thank you for your Halloween Door Decorations. They are SPOOKTACULAR! We can’t wait to see everyone in their costumes tomorrow. Remember to leave your masks, wands and weapons at home.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance

Have a Marvelous Monday!

What’s on tomorrow?

• New – “Earlier Start” Coffee & Conversation 7:45 – 9:15am. Bring your reusable mug and grab a free coffee or tea in the schoolyard near the Kindergarten Triangle. And, if you have a moment, stick around to chat with other Gledhill parents.

AND

• Pizza 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. A message from the Eco Team for staff and students. Please keep scary battery chemicals out of natural places. If you have dead batteries at home, you can drop them in the coffin near the entrance of the school so they can be recycled.
2. All Rugby Teams need to see Mr Webb today after you eat your lunch at 11:45 to get your permission forms right outside the gym office.
3. Primary (Grades 1-3) Makerspace Club meets today. Students have your lunch in the lunchroom. A teacher will pick you up at 11:45.
4. Students in Grades 4-6, if you are interested in joining a wonderful Library Helpers Team, come to the library this morning recess for a brief meeting. You will be going outside after the meeting.
5. Congratulations to “M” in Rm 19, “L ” in Rm 17 and “B” in Rm 26 who knew great songs with the word CENTURY in them. Just like the age of our School. “Ahead by a Century” by The Tragically Hip and “Century” by Feist. See Mrs Bailey for your prize. The new question is posted in the music room and will be up for two weeks.

Have a THRILLING Thursday

What’s on this week?

Thursday

• Running Club
• Primary Makerspace
• Chess Club

Friday

• Coffee and Conversation 7:45 – 9:00am in the schoolyard
• Pizza 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. Running Club happens again tomorrow for students in grades 2 – 6. See all you speedy GLEDHILLIANS there! Staff are invited to join us anytime. See you at the Terry Fox entrance at 7:45am.
2. The coffin in front of the office has a lot more room for DEAD batteries. If we recycle them, things won’t be SCARY for our water and animals. Thanks everyone!
3. All Rugby Team members please come to the gym at 11:45 for a meeting.

Have a WICKED Wednesday!

What’s on this week?

Tonight

• School Council Meeting – 6-7:30pm in the library

Wednesday

• Ukulele Kids

Thursday

• Running Club
• Primary Makerspace
• Chess Club

Friday

• Coffee and Conversation 7:45 -9:00am in the schoolyard
• Pizza 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. Choir begins today! Mrs Bailey will pick you up from your lunchroom or daycare at 11:45. Please be ready. Bring your permission form please!
2. Great job to all those Grades 2-6 who joined us for our first Running Club RUN of the year. See you again on Thursday at 7:45am at the Terry Fox entrance.
3. Spirit Squad – There will be a meeting at afternoon recess. Bring your Halloween posters.
4. Attention staff and students – Did you see the coffin near the office? You can bring your DEAD batteries from home and drop them in the coffin so they can be recycled. Thanks for keeping battery chemicals out of landfills.
5. Final rugby tryouts are in the gym at lunch today. Meet outside the gym at 11:45.

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

What’s on this week?

Tuesday – School Council Meeting – 6-7:30pm in the library

Friday – Coffee and Conversation 7:45 -9:00am in the schoolyard

Friday – Pizza 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. Primary Choir begins tomorrow. Please give your permission forms to Mrs. Bailey.
2. There will be two students going around asking grade 4, 5 and 6 boys if they’d like to sign up for the boys volleyball team.
3. The last rugby practice will be tomorrow at lunch. If you are unable to attend, please see Mr. Webb in order to still be considered for the team.
4. All Gledhill Athletic Club applications are due today to Mr. Webb. Thank you to all who applied. A decision on interviews and those who made the club will be made today. Listen for the announcements tomorrow and look for posted names.
5. A message from Eco-Club: Did you know it is very SCARY for our drinking water and animals when batteries are not recycled properly? Please feel free to bring your DEAD batteries and put them in the coffin near the office.

Mr. Currie talked about:

1. The apples are here and in the office!

Have a Magical Monday!

Note: Movie Night is this Friday, October 20th and the volunteer parent crew is still looking for 2 people – One to help set up from 5:30 -6:00pm and one to sell popcorn from 5:45 – 6:45pm. Please email  thegledhillguardian@gmail.com if you can help out.

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. Primary Choir will start a week today. See Ms Bailey for permission forms.
2. Calling all runners in Grades 2-6. If you are interested in joining the Running Club, please come to the Music Room and pick up a permission form. They will be posted by the Music Room door.
3. There will be a brief meeting in Gym #1 with Mrs. Pace for all those Grade 4, 5 and 6 boys interested in trying out for the boys volleyball team.

Mr. Currie talked about:

1. Days of Significance – International Day of Eradication of Poverty (United Nations)
2. Cross Country

Have a Top Shelf Tuesday!