A collection of photos, tweets and posts from ‘RayDay’ at Gledhill and Danforth.
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Yesterday, Ray Monckton retired. Most of us know him simply as ‘Ray’ and, for almost all, he is the only crossing guard they ever knew. Ray spent 10 years as a crossing guard at Gledhill and Danforth and will be remembered for his friendly words, his ever present smile and his great knowledge of our children’s names. He ensured our children’s safety at a very busy intersection and did so in a caring and conscientious manner.
To celebrate the occasion, Gledhill parent Jessica Schmiedchen organized a flashmob parade. At a pre-determined time, 100s of Gledhill students and parents descended upon the corner of Gledhill and Danforth to wish Ray farewell. Parents expressed their appreciation and students presented Ray with handmade cards of thanks and best wishes. Thanks to all of the Gledhill school community members who came out to celebrate, City Councillors Janet Davis and Mary Margaret McMahon and the parents with the sound system on a cart!
Congratulations Ray! You will be missed.
Highlights from the morning announcements:
1. Please congratulate Ray Monckton, our incredible crossing guard at Gledhill and Danforth Ave! He’s been our crossing guard for 10 whole years and today is his last day!
2. Reminder to anyone who is taking home their recorder, to pick up a sheet of music outside the music room!
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Highlights from the morning announcements:
1. If you have any food donations for the food drive, please bring them down now and drop them outside the office. Donations will be picked up today. Thank you Gledhill for being so generous!
2. Thank you for wearing green, red and white today in recognition of Christmas which is only one week away!
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Highlights from the morning announcements:
1. A reminder that choir practice is done until the end of January, so there will be no practice today.
2. Tomorrow is the last day to bring food donations as they will be picked up Wednesday afternoon.
3. Thank you to everyone who is wearing black and yellow today in recognition of the winter solstice, which marks the shortest day and longest night of the year.
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Highlights from the morning announcements:
1. Thank you to everyone who is wearing blue and white today in recognition of Hannukah, the festival of lights, celebrated by Jewish people all over the world.
2. Boys basketball at 11:45 today in the gym.
3. Reminder to students: if you had a picture retake done – your photo order is due into the office today – thank you.
4. There will be a short spirit squad meeting at 11:30 today in Room 24. Visits to the classrooms this afternoon to remind everyone of the Winter Wonderland events this week.
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Those who attended the Winter Concert(s) know how hard all of the students and staff worked to make it a memorable evening. A big thank you to Ms Bailey, Mme O’Gorman and pianist Ali Vawser for their commitment to music education at Gledhill. Special mention must be made of the Gledhill staff who worked ‘behind the scenes’. These are the teachers who stayed back in their classrooms with groups of excited students, staffed doors and prepared their classes for the big day. Truly a team effort.
Last, but not least, congratulations to all of the students who worked so hard and made their parents so proud!
Highlights from the morning announcements:
1. Today’s green tips come from Aashis and Shea. Aashis writes: You can use real dishes and forks instead of disposables. Shea writes: everyone should have a real christmas tree because it brings life to your home and the trees will grow back. This is true, and if you have a plastic tree you should use it for as many years as possible. Hot chocolates will be delivered this afternoon!
2. Snow soccer: Rm 25 plays Rm 28 (Friday)
3. Winter running is the best – remember it’s never too late to join the running club!
4. Thank you to Room 3 for starting our “do you want to build a snowman” door decorating contest! The spirit squad wants to remind you to wear festive colours next week as follows:
Monday Dec 15th – Hanukkah – Blue and White
Tuesday Dec 16th – Winter Solstice – Yellow and Black
Wednesday Dec 17th – Christmas – Red, Green and White
Thursday Dec 18th – Kwanzaa – Green, Black and Red
Friday Dec 19th – Pajama Day
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Once again, Gledhill has been recognized for its efforts in promoting healthy families and healthy communities. This time the efforts of Gledhill staff have been highlighted on the TDSB web site’s ‘Great Things’ page. Read more about what was said here.
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Highlights from the morning announcements:
1. Any students in Junior choir that requires the lyrics for “Frosty” please take it out of the pocket on the music board.
2. Please do not forget to see Mme Scaife in Rm 26 this morning if you have not received your Spirit Wear.
3. Today’s great green tip of the day comes from Spencer: He suggests we all reuse gift bags to save paper. Thanks for thinking of the trees Spencer! Your hot chocolate will be delivered this afternoon.
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