Daily Announcements – Wednesday Sept 25, 2019 (Day 2)

What’s coming up?

  • TODAY-  Wednesday Sept 25th- SPIRIT DAY– Odd Sock Day. Please wear 2 different socks
  • TODAY- Wednesday Sept 25th- Character Education Assembly (Respect)
  • Friday Sept 27th– School Terry Fox Walk at 10:30am
  • Monday Sept 30thOrange Shirt Day
  • Tuesday October 8th- Picture Day

Highlights from this today’s announcements:

  • Good morning!  Please stand for the Land Acknowledgement and our National Anthem.
  • We acknowledge we are hosted on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Anishinaabe , the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Wendat.  We also recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples.
  • O Canada
  • Please be seated.  Make sure you are listening to anything that is relevant to you.
  • Today is Wednesday Sept 25 and it is Day 2 in our schedule.  Our character theme for September is Respect and here is something to think about.  “Respect other peoples feelings.  It might mean nothing to you, but it could mean everything to them” – Roy T. Bennett
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Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.  Some days part of the announcements are read by the students in French.  For the purposes of these posts, announcements will be in English.

Daily Announcements- Tuesday Sept 24, 2019 (Day 1)

What’s coming up?

  • TOMORROW- Wednesday Sept 25th- SPIRIT DAY– Odd Sock Day. Please wear 2 different socks
  • TOMORROW_ Wednesday Sept 25th- Character Education Assembly (Respect)
  • Friday Sept 27th– School Terry Fox Walk at 10:30am
  • Monday Sept 30thOrange Shirt Day
  • Tuesday October 8th- Picture Day

Highlights from this today’s announcements:

  • Good morning!  Please stand for the Land Acknowledgement and our National Anthem.
  • We acknowledge we are hosted on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Anishinaabe , the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Wendat.  We also recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples.
  • O Canada
  • Please be seated.  Make sure you are listening to anything that is relevant to you.
  • Today is Tuesday Sept 24 and it is Day 1 in our schedule.  Our character theme for September is Respect and here is something to think about.  “I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.” – Julius Erving
  • A message from the Eco-Team:  the battery recycle barrel has arrived.  Please feel free to drop off small used batteries when they lose they charge, anytime.
  • could the girls soccer team please meet Ms. Pace at morning recess in the gym.  Please expect to go out side after.  Thank you!
  • Terry Fox Trivia- Day 2- Did you know that Terry’s diet consisted of very large meals throughout each day, as he burned so many calories from his daily run of 42 kms.
  • don’t forget to wear your Terry Fox shirt or Gledhill Spirit wear this Friday for our school walk!
  • Pledge forms can be put in the FOX BOX anytime this week.  The more money, the more challenges your teachers will participate in!
  • Don’t forget to have your pledges in by this Friday, the day of our school walk.  Please return money and forms to the FOX BOX in the office.  Thank you!
  • Have a terrific Tuesday!

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Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.  Some days part of the announcements are read by the students in French.  For the purposes of these posts, announcements will be in English.

Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill- Monday Sept 30th

ORANGE SHIRT DAY at Gledhill is this Monday, September 30th

It is a day to learn, commemorate and celebrate Indigenous culture and history

Orange Shirt Day at Gledhill

Activities and lessons are planned in the school that will foster students’ connection to the Orange Shirt Day motto of “Every Child Matters” and increase understanding of the history and impact of residential schools in age appropriate ways.

We welcome all students and adults to add your own Orange Shirt to our “Every Child Matters Clothesline” which can be found in the front hallway of the school. Your child may be doing this in the classroom, too! The template to create your own shirt can be found here: Orange Shirt Day Tshirt Activity 2019

Staff and students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt to school on Monday, September 30th to commemorate the day. Any orange shirt will do!

Stay Tuned

Watch the Blog this week for more Orange Shirt Day resources.

Why Orange Shirts?

Orange Shirt Day grew out of Phyllis Webstad’s story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school at the St. Joseph Mission residential school, and it has become an opportunity to keep the discussion on all aspects of residential schools happening annually. Hear Phyllis’ story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=E3vUqr01kAk

Nationally, Orange Shirt Day takes place on September 30th. This is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools, and provides an opportunity to set the stage for belonging, learning, and active reconciliation for the coming school year. It is also an opportunity for First Nations, Metis, Inuit, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come.

Learn more about Orange Shirt Day http://www.orangeshirtday.org/

Daily Announcements- Monday Sept 23, 2019 (Day 5)

What’s coming up?

  • Wednesday Sept 25th- SPIRIT DAY– Odd Sock Day. Please wear 2 different socks
  • Wednesday Sept 25th- Character Education Assembly (Respect)
  • Friday Sept 27th– School Terry Fox Walk at 10:30am
  • Monday Sept 30thOrange Shirt Day
  • Tuesday October 8th- Picture Day

Highlights from this today’s announcements:

  • Good morning!  Please stand for the Land Acknowledgement and our National Anthem.
  • We acknowledge we are hosted on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Anishinaabe , the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Wendat.  We also recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples.
  • O Canada
  • Please be seated.  Make sure you are listening to anything that is relevant to you.
  • Today is Monday Sept 23 and it is Day 5 in our schedule.  Our character theme for September is Respect and here is something to think about.  “Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it.”- R.G Risch
  • Eco team announcement
  • Terry Fox Trivia- Day 1- Did you know that Terry Fox walked a marathon which is 42 kms, each day for 143 days during the Marathon of Hope?
  • Don’t forget to have your pledges in by this Friday, the day of our school walk.  Please return money and forms to the FOX BOX in the office.  Thank you!
  • All recorders and orders should be in by now.  Any last minute arrivals are asked to be brought to the music room after the announcements.
  • Mme Willoughby has a few announcements
  • Ms. Bambrick has an announcement
  • Have a marvellous Monday!

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Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.  Some days part of the announcements are read by the students in French.  For the purposes of these posts, announcements will be in English.

Minutes for Gledhill School Council Meeting – Thursday September 19th, 2019

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend last week’s first council meeting of the year. We had a great turnout and appreciate all those who put their name forward to help with a committee or elected position. We are lucky to have such an engaged parent community.

The minutes for Thursday, Sept 19th’s meeting can be found HERE.

Meeting minutes for all past meetings can always be found HERE

If you missed the meeting and are still interested in joining a committee, it’s not too late – please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com.

A full list of committees will be posted shortly.

Not interested in a committee role at the moment and just want to help out once or twice a year? Check out a full range of volunteer opportunities HERE

 

Daily Announcements – Friday Sept 20, 2019 (Day 4)

What’s coming up?

  • Wednesday Sept 25th- SPIRIT DAY– Odd Sock Day. Please wear 2 different socks
  • Wednesday Sept 25th- Character Education Assembly (Respect)
  • Friday Sept 27th– School Terry Fox Walk at 10:30am
  • Monday Sept 30thOrange Shirt Day
  • Tuesday October 8th- Picture Day

Highlights from this today’s announcements:

  • Good morning!  Please stand for the Land Acknowledgement and our National Anthem.
  • We acknowledge we are hosted on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Anishinaabe , the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Wendat.  We also recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples.
  • O Canada
  • Please be seated.  Make sure you are listening to anything that is relevant to you.
  • Today is Friday Sept 19 and it is Day 4 in our schedule.  Our character theme for September is Respect and here is something to think about.  “Respect yourself and others will respect you.” – Confucius
  • Help raise some school spirit and wear 2 different socks to school next Wednesday!
  • Today is the start of the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo, Japan.  This event takes place every 4 years and each team tries to represent the core values of rugby, which are: integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline and respect.  Canada is ranked 23rd in the world and will take on two time defending champion, the New Zealand Allblacks.  Good luck Canada!
  • this a message for all the spirit squad meet at lunch at the R.
  • Ms. Bambrick has an announcement– Kindie Helpers Team B and Prefects Team A
  • Have a fabulous Friday!

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Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.  Some days part of the announcements are read by the students in French.  For the purposes of these posts, announcements will be in English.

TIME UPDATE- MEETING AT 6pm

Sorry for the misprint in the last post- the meeting tonight is at 6pm.

A final reminder to all parents and guardians of students at Gledhill Jr PS.  Tonight (Thursday Sept 19th), at 6pm in the school library we are having our first Parent Council meeting.  Elections for our Council Executive will be this evening.  It’s a great opportunity to learn about different  ways you can get involved in the school.  Hope to see you there!

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PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AND ELECTION – TONIGHT SEPT 19th @ 6 pm

A final reminder to all parents and guardians of students at Gledhill Jr PS.  Tonight (Thursday Sept 19th), at 6pm in the school library we are having our first Parent Council meeting.  Elections for our Council Executive will be this evening.  It’s a great opportunity to learn about different  ways you can get involved in the school.  Hope to see you there!

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Daily Announcements- Thursday Sept 19, 2019 (Day 3)

What’s coming up?

  • TONIGHT – Thursday Sept 19th– Parent Council Meeting and 2019/2020 Council Executive Election in the library at 6pm.  See poster below
  • Friday Sept 27th– School Terry Fox Walk at 10:30am
  • Monday Sept 30thOrange Shirt Day
  • Tuesday October 8th- Picture Day

Highlights from this today’s announcements:

  • Good morning!  Please stand for the Land Acknowledgement and our National Anthem.
  • We acknowledge we are hosted on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Anishinaabe , the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Wendat.  We also recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples.
  • O Canada
  • Please be seated.  Make sure you are listening to anything that is relevant to you.
  • Today is Thursday Sept 19 and it is Day 3 in our schedule.  Our character theme for September is Respect and here is something to think about.  “Be modest, be respectful of others, try to understand.” – Lakhdar Brahimi
  • Students playing recorder in music are reminded to bring their recorder or $6 orders by FRIDAY of this week to the music room.
  • Ms. Bambrick has an announcement: Prefects Team A and Kindie Helpers Team B
  • have a good Thursday!

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Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.  Some days part of the announcements are read by the students in French.  For the purposes of these posts, announcements will be in English.

Daily Announcements – Wednesday Sept 18, 2019 (Day 2)

What’s coming up?

  • Thursday Sept 19th– Parent Council Meeting and 2019/2020 Council Executive Election in the library at 6pm.  See poster below
  • Friday Sept 27th– School Terry Fox Walk at 10:30am
  • Monday Sept 30th– Orange T-Shirt Day

Highlights from this today’s announcements:

  • Good morning!  Please stand for the Land Acknowledgement and our National Anthem.
  • We acknowledge we are hosted on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Anishinaabe , the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Wendat.  We also recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples.
  • O Canada
  • Please be seated.  Make sure you are listening to anything that is relevant to you.
  • Today is Wednesday Sept 18 and it is Day 2 in our schedule.  Our character theme for September is Respect and here is something to think about.  “To be one, to be united is a great thing.  But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.” – Bono
  • all Bordenball players, please check the schedule and make sure you attend your games. – Ms. Pace
  • Soccer team for girls has been posted.  Practice is Friday at 8:15am. – Ms. Pace
  • Reminder to staff of Division Meetings today at lunch.  Everyone please come to the library.
  • Ms. Bambrick has an announcement: Prefects Team A and Kindie Helpers Team B.  Meeting for new Kindie Helpers at first recess.
  • have a good Wednesday!

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Note: These announcements are typed up daily and posted by a parent volunteer on the Gledhill School Council’s Communications Committee. Edits or omissions are made occasionally to protect the privacy of student identities.  Some days part of the announcements are read by the students in French.  For the purposes of these posts, announcements will be in English.