The Gledhill Guardian

Gledhill Community!!

The 2025 Gledhill Silent Auction is online and underway!! In our first three days we have raised $1850!! Help us reach our goal of $5000 and beyond for another amazing Gledhill year of enriching programs and resources to help your kids soar towards their potential.

Out of 91 items we still have 43 that are waiting for bids. Don’t miss your chance to get great deals on items like play dates at Jump for Joy, dinner covered by La Famiglia Pizza, a week of Summer Camp with Jack of Sports, and for those hot days to come? We’ve got you covered with multi-packs of soft serve ice cream from Fearless Meat. Do you have a wall in your home that could use some love? Check out the stunning visual art of offer. Were your kids going stir-crazy this past rainy weekend? Don’t get caught indoors again without the Cozy and Clever Rainy Day Gift Basket. Alternatively, check out the Fun in the Sun basket for the warmer weather ahead! Does your kid love board games? Join Ms. Shaw Chitayat for Fun and Games in the classroom. Are you looking to harvest some local herbs or veggies this growing season? Don’t miss out on the Gardner’s Delight Gift Basket! And SURPRISE!! Check out the gift basket from Surprise, loaded with the trendy blind bags and pop mart collectibles that kids have become obsessed with! Are you ready for your next jam session? Strum in style with a sleek Danelectro convertible acoustic-electric guitar, compliments of the Twelfth Fret. Check out these items and SO MUCH MORE!! Make sure to click on the item links to see the full item descriptions.

How to get in on the magic?? Check out the updated flyer here and go to the website link to create a free account (payment not necessary unless you win the item on May 30^th). Unclaimed items will be offered to the next bidder).

So tell your neighbours! Tell your friends! Tell your extended family! Bid generously and let’s see what we can do together to make this year count!! Our kids deserve it!!

“All You can Bounce” bracelet pick up is cancelled for tomorrow due to heavy rain in the forecast. If you purchase an “All You can Bounce” bracelet by 11:59 tonight via SchoolCash Online, you can pick it up at the event or on Monday May 26^th in the school yard at drop off. We will also be selling bracelets for $25 at that time. After that, bracelets will be available for purchase at the event for $35.

– Gledhill School Council 

1. Do you enjoy baking or shopping in the baked goods section?! Then sign up to bring some incredible baked goods to support the Bake Sale table. Sign Up Here to bring items. Further details on this are included at that link.
   
   We are looking for nut free, pre-sliced baked goods to sell. As this will be an outdoor sale, fingers crossed we will have warm weather, so items that do not require refrigeration are appreciated.
   
2. Register to volunteer your time! Click here for the link to sign up.
   
3. Haven’t purchased your wristbands and BBQ items? You have until Thursday, May 22nd at 11:59 p.m. to do so. Sign into your child’s SchoolCash Online account and purchase today! You can pick-up your children’s bracelets on the mornings of Friday, May 23rd and Monday, May 26th.

4. Questions? As always, reach out to the Parent Council by email at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com. 

Tonight is the last night to place an order for the final Pizza lunch of the year (For Fri. May 23). Please place your order through school cash online.

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What’s Happening?

We invite you to join the Gledhill School Council in bringing our community together again in an engaging fundraiser supporting student activities and educational programs at Gledhill. Last year we had so much fun and succeeded in raising over $4,300 in support of technology and literacy goals at our school. Gledhill family and community members played an exceptional role in helping us create lasting memories for our community. Can we count on your support again?

How Can I Get Involved?

It’s easy!! When you see the silent auction flyer, click on the QR code or go to the website: https://www.32auctions.com/Gledhillsilentauction2025 

• Create a free account with the email address you would like to use for silent auction communication. Approve your account through your email, provide your first and last name and create a private password for your account. No credit card information is necessary. 
• Click on Gledhill Silent Auction 2025 to start viewing all the amazing items and experiences up for bid such as gift cards to your favourite restaurants, summer camp spots, a teddy bear picnic, amazing themed gift baskets full of art supplies, books, wine/cheese, beach toys and more! And for the musician in your life, don’t miss the chance to bid on the electric-acoustic guitar!! 
• Click on the item title to view a more detailed description.
• Click on the heart symbol to bookmark your favourite items. 

Bidding starts at 8am May 23 and will be open for a week until 6pm May 30th. Don’t miss your chance to score some great deals on fantastic items and unforgettable experiences! Check out our table at Family Fest to see a selection of items (and get a better peek of what’s in the baskets).

Winners will be contacted by email through the week after Family Fest to arrange for payment and delivery of their item.

We will do our best to reach you with the email you provided, however, unclaimed items will be offered to the next highest bidder by the end of the week. 

Let’s Do This Gledhill Tigers!!

If you have any questions, reach out to Erin (School Improvement Committee) thegledhillguardian@gmail.com with Silent Auction in the subject line. 

We are looking forward to seeing you all at Family Fest on Friday, May 30th! Thank you to
all of you who already purchased your bracelets and BBQ items! With just a few short weeks to
go, this email will serve as a request and a reminder.

1. This event only runs because of volunteers. We’ve seen very little uptake in the
   volunteer positions necessary for this event to be a success.
   Our hope is that one adult from each Gledhill household will participate in a one-hour
   shift. Click here to sign up to volunteer. With your help, we can keep events like this
   going strong.
2. Purchase your items ASAP! Make all purchases in advance of Thursday, May 22nd
   at 11:59 p.m. Get your All-You-Can-Bounce Bracelets at the Early Bird Special
   Price of $25 AND your BBQ items. If you or your family have questions regarding the
   food, please reach out to thegledhillguardian@gmail.com.
   Please note: Bracelets will be $35 on the day of the event, so grab yours early!

Let’s ensure this event welcome’s everyone at Gledhill!

We want to do our best to accommodate all Gledhill students’ needs at Family Fest. If you are in
need of any accommodation, please reach out to Vanessa Milne, Gledhill parent, by email at
vanessa.milne@gmail.com

Thanks so much—we can’t wait to see you there!

Gledhill Parent Council

Hello Friends and Families of Gledhill,

The silent auction is back for 2025 and you can take a sneak peek at just a few of the items that will be up for grabs! Take a look here and get ready to start bidding from May 23 until May 30 and be sure to keep checking back as more items are being added up until bidding starts!

More details below:

Happy Tuesday, Gledhill Families!

We’re thrilled to announce that Family Fest is BACK—mark your calendars for Friday, May
30th! With just a few short weeks to go, you may have noticed a message from SchoolCash
Online. Two exciting options are now available for purchase to help you and your family make
the most of the event:

All-You-Can-Bounce Bracelet – $25 Early Bird Special
Let your kids bounce to their hearts’ content from 3:30 to 7 PM! This bracelet gives them
unlimited access to all inflatable activities and is the best-value option for the day. Bracelets can
be picked up in advance or at the event—keep an eye on your inbox for pickup times.
Please note: Bracelets will be $35 on the day of the event, so grab yours early!

BBQ Meals – $8 each
Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner thanks to our friends at M&M Food Market, with chips and drinks
generously sponsored by Davidson’s Valu-Mart. Each meal includes your choice of main, a
drink, and a bag of chips—perfect for the whole family! Please note: The hot dog being served
is Halal. Gluten free options are available for purchase. If you or your family have questions
regarding the food, please reach out to thegledhillguardian@gmail.com.

Stay Connected
We’ll be sharing more details about all the fun activities coming your way, so be sure you’re
subscribed to the Gledhill Guardian blog to stay up to date!

Purchase Now!
Head to your child’s SchoolCash Online account to make your purchases. We kindly ask that
all purchases be made by midnight on Thursday, May 22nd so we can plan accordingly.

Let’s ensure this event welcome’s everyone at Gledhill!
We want to do our best to accommodate all Gledhill students’ needs at Family Fest. If you are in
need of any accommodation, please reach out to Vanessa Milne, Gledhill parent, by email at
vanessa.milne@gmail.com

We Need You!
Family Fest runs on the power of volunteers—and we still need helping hands to make the day
a success! Can you spare an hour?

Click here to sign up to volunteer.

It’s a fantastic way to meet other parents and be part of the fun. Our goal is to have at least one
volunteer from each household—with your help, we can keep events like this going strong.

All proceeds from this year’s Family Fest will go toward enriching Gledhill student experiences,
including programs like Drama with Jeff, the Chess Club, and more.

Thanks so much—we can’t wait to see you there!

Gledhill Parent Council

Calling all cuddly creatures in need of a new home! At this year’s Family Fest, we’re hosting a Stuffie Adoption Event — a special opportunity to find loving homes for gently-loved stuffed animals, all while raising funds for our amazing Parent’s Council.

We’re looking for donations from our caring community! If you have any clean, lightly used stuffies ready for their next adventure, please send them to school with your child. All future adoptees will be lovingly collected in Room 4 until the big day.

Let’s give these stuffies a second chance to be someone’s snuggle buddy — and support our school while we’re at it! 

Parent Council will be meeting tonight, Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:30-8:00pm in the library.

See link below to attend virtually if you wish.

Agenda:

Welcome / review of minutes (Mark Sedore)

Principal’s message (Peppi Minos)

Treasurer’s report (Jonathan Parham)

Potential changes to fundraising policy (Mark Sedore)

TDSB Budget and consultations (Mark Sedore)

Skate Day report (Kristen Grinyer)

Movie Night (Maria Dasios / Clare Mitchell)

Family fest (May 30) update (Jessica Braun)

Silent auction (Erin Kuri)

Grad Day / Grad Party (June 20) (Kristen Grinyer / Jen Otley)

Dance-a-thon (Mark Sedore)

Spring parent social (Mark Sedore)

Next meeting/open discussion/other items (all)

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/hsv-qver-qscOtherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 786-701-6916 and enter this PIN: 281 606 380#