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.

Agenda for Council Meeting on Thursday Sept 19, 2019

Agenda for September 2019’s School Council meeting

 Date: Thursday September 19, 2019

Time: 6:00pm to 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.

Location: Gledhill School Library, 2nd Floor

Pizza will be served.  Childcare will be provided.  If your children are attending, please stay to help clean up the space that they are in when the meeting is over. 

Note if the door is locked – please ring the bell and the caretaker will let you in.

Agenda Items

6:00pm to 6:15pm – Welcome and introductions

6:15pm to 7:30pm (main agenda items)

  • Council Roles
    • Lori to review the roles available
    • Expression of interest from candidates and voting on positions
  • Principal’s Update
  • Bike Rally Discussion
  • Committee Updates
  • Other Business – Open floor 

Upcoming Dates

  • Monday, September 30, 2019 – Orange Shirt Day
  • Thursday, October 3, 2019 – Cross Country Meet
  • Thursday, October 3, 2019 – Picture Day
  • Friday October 11- PA Day
  • Monday, October 14 -Thanksgiving
  • Monday, November 11 – Remembrance Day Assembly
  • Thursday November 14 & Friday, November 15 (PA Day) – Parent/Teacher Interviews
  • November 13 – 20, 2019 – Book Fair

 Upcoming Council Meeting Dates will be confirmed shortly and shared via the blog.

 

Daily Announcements- Tuesday Sept 17, 2019 (Day 1)

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 Tuesday Sept 17and it is Day 1 in our schedule.  Our character theme for September is Respect and here is something to think about.  “I must respective opinions of others even if I disagree with them.” – Herbert H. Lehman
  • Ms. Bambrick has an announcement: Prefects Team A and Kindie Helpers Team B
  • have a good 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 in French.  For the purposes of these posts, announcements will be in English.

Daily Announcements – Monday Sept 16, 2019 (Day 5)

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 remain standing for O Canada
  • 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 and taking note of anything that is relevant to you.
  • Today is Monday Sept 16 and it is Day 5 in our schedule.  Our character theme for September is Respect and here is something to think about.  “Treat people as you would like to be treated by them.”- The Golden Rule
  • Thank you for listening, here are the morning announcements:
  • There will be a girls grade 4 and 5 soccer practice tomorrow for all who want to try out.  Please meet on the big field at 815am.  If it is raining, please meet in the gym.  Ms Pace
  • All the Bordenball house league participants, please check your schedule for game days.  Ms Pace
  • Thank you to all the boys who came out for soccer.  Last tryout is tomorrow at lunch.  Mr Webb will pick you up from the lunch room.
  • have a good 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.