The Gledhill Guardian

What’s coming up?

• TOMORROW, Friday, October 19th – Spirit Day “Hair Gone Wild”
• TOMORROW, Friday, October 19th – First Pizza Lunch (Gr1 – Gr5)
• Thursday, October 25th – Picture Retake Day
• Friday, November 23rd will be be Silent Auction and 90s Night Dance Party at the Royal Canadian Legion . Tickets can be purchased online at www.sagoto.com/gsc/party  

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. Tomorrow is our first Spirit Day of the year. “Hair Gone Wild”
2. Spirit Club meets today at lunch.

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 students. 

What’s coming up?

• Friday, October 19th – Spirit Day “Hair Gone Wild”
• Friday, October 19th – First Pizza Lunch (Gr1 – Gr5)
• Thursday, October 25th – Picture Retake Day
• Friday, November 23rd will be be Silent Auction and 90s Night Dance Party at the Royal Canadian Legion . Tickets can be purchased online at www.sagoto.com/gsc/party  

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. Good morning Gledhill! Did you know that October is International Walk to School month?It’s a great way to keep our air clean, stay health and have a chat with friends along the way. Teachers, please find out how many students walked to school today and send the survey back to Mme. Leclerc. Thanks for thinking of the environment.
2. Best of luck to or Junior Boys Soccer team tomorrow when they play for a chance to go to the South Conference Finals on Oct 23rd! They’ve been committed all season and  are playing some very skilled soccer.
3. For a list of upcoming teams, please visit Mr. Webb’s website. Updates are done weekly. (Mr. Webb)

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 students. 

What’s coming up?

• TONIGHT, Tuesday October 16th – Gledhill School Council Meeting- 6pm -7:30pm – Pizza and Childcare will be provided. Agenda Items for this meeting include Hot Lunch Program Proposal and Council Budget Discussion. Check out the full agenda HERE
• Friday, October 19th – Spirit Day “Hair Gone Wild”
• Friday, October 19th – First Pizza Lunch (Gr1 – Gr5)
• Thursday, October 25th – Picture Retake Day
• Friday, November 23rd will be be Silent Auction and 90s Night Dance Party at the Royal Canadian Legion . Tickets can be purchased online at www.sagoto.com/gsc/party  

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. The Spirit Squad has exciting news! This Friday is our first Spirit Day – “Hair Gone Wild”. Show off your craziest hairstyle this Friday!
2. The Spirit Squad will be meeting on Thursday at lunch to plan more fun for you!
3. (From Ms Smith) I would like to congratulate Gledhill’s Cross Country Team on a wonderful day at Ashbridge’s Bay yesterday for the South Conference Finals. Once again I am very proud of how everyone behaved and the effort you put forth especially since it was cold and rainy. In the Grade 3’s race we had a student place 10th and also had three Grade 4 and 5 students who advanced to the City of Toronto Finals on Thursday, October 25th by placing 1st, 2nd and 11th in their races! (names of students were read on the announcements but are withheld here for privacy purposes).

What’s coming up?

• Today, October 15th – Cross Country Conference Finals
• Tuesday October 16th – Gledhill School Council Meeting- 6pm -7:30pm – Pizza and Childcare will be provided. Agenda Items for this meeting include Hot Lunch Program Proposal and Council Budget Discussion. Check out the full agenda HERE
• Friday, October 19th – Spirit Day “Hair Gone Wild”
• Friday, October 19th – First Pizza Lunch (Gr1 – Gr5)
• Thursday, October 25th – Picture Retake Day
• Friday, November 23rd will be be Silent Auction and 90s Night Dance Party at the Royal Canadian Legion . Tickets can be purchased online at www.sagoto.com/gsc/party  

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. Hi Gledhill. It’s that time of year again. It’s time to recycle your very DEAD batteries. Let’s keep SCARY chemicals out of our water and soil, bring DEAD batteries from home if you have them. (Please note car batteries are not accepted) Thanks -From the Eco Team.
2. Apples are available in the office.
3. Ukulele is today for USchool participants. First year players will go to Rm 9 and second year players to the Music Room. Remember to bring your lunch, music folder and ukulele at 11:30.
4. Primary Choir is tomorrow.

What’s coming up?

• TODAY, Thursday, October 11th – Chess Club begins
• TODAY, Thursday, October 11th – Last Day for PIZZA LUNCH orders. (Grades 1 through 5) They can be placed online at sagoto.com/gsc/pizza OR by printing off a form HERE and returning it to the office with payment. Reminder that pizza and milk is not sold on the day of the pizza lunch – it must be pre-ordered
• Monday, October 15th – Cross Country Conference Finals
• Tuesday, October 16th – School Council Meeting- 6pm -7:30pm
• Friday, October 19th – First Pizza Lunch (Gr1 – Gr5)
• Thursday, October 25th – Picture Retake Day
• Save the date for some grown up fun! Friday, November 23rd will be be Gledhill’s Silent Auction and 90s Night Dance Party at the Royal Canadian Legion .

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. Spirit Squad meeting today, BUT, eat lunch in the lunchroom. Ms Ahmad will pick you up there at 11:50.
2. Congratulations to all the female soccer players. You did an amazing job yesterday. I am proud of you all for playing your best. Merci! Miss Sorin
3. Yesterday our boys soccer team showed great skill and played an amazing 4 games at their tournament. We came away undefeated and moved on as the #1 ranked team for our semi-finals match next week vs Eglinton. Well done boys! Practice Monday morning and please check my website for any news updates. Mr Webb.

***A late addition to this morning’s announcements: Chess Club starts tomorrow, Thursday, October 11th!***

Also, a reminder that as part of our Eco School initiatives, we have a large container in the front hallway for families to fill with their used batteries from home. Thank you Eco Team!

What’s coming up?

• Today, October 10th – Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer tournaments at away schools. GO GLEDHILL!
• Thursday, October 11th – Chess Club begins
• Thursday, October 11th – Deadline for PIZZA LUNCH orders has been extended. (Grades 1 through 5) They can be placed online at sagoto.com/gsc/pizza OR by printing off a form HERE and returning it to the office with payment. Reminder that pizza and milk is not sold on the day of the pizza lunch – it must be pre-ordered
• Monday, October 15th – Cross Country Conference Finals
• Tuesday, October 16th – School Council Meeting- 6pm -7:30pm
• Friday, October 19th – First Pizza Lunch (Gr1 – Gr5)
• Thursday, October 25th – Picture Retake Day
• Save the date for some grown up fun! Friday, November 23rd will be be Gledhill’s Silent Auction and 90s Night Dance Party at the Royal Canadian Legion .

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. Are you in grade 4 or 5 and have school spirit? Come join the Spirit Squad and help bring more fun to school. There is a meeting Thursday at lunch in Rm 24. Bring your lunch and coats.