Agenda – Gledhill School Council Meeting- Tomorrow, Oct 16th at 6pm

Date: October 16, 2018

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: Gledhill School Library, 2nd Floor

ALL Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend all or part of the meeting and all are considered members of the Council!

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 Budget Discussion (Jenn Reynolds, Treasurer)
  • Hot Lunch Program Proposal (Lindsay Tarvit)
  • Clubs, Teams and Activities Discussion
  • Snacks – Indoor/Outdoor
  • Principal’s Update
  • Committee Updates
  • Other Business – Open floor

 

Upcoming Dates

  • Thursday, October 25th – Picture Retake Day
  • Friday, October 26, 2018 – Movie Night
  • Friday, November 23rd – Gledhill’s Silent Auction and 90s Night Dance
  • Friday, December 14, 2018 – Movie Night
  • Friday, February 22, 2019 – Movie Night
  • Friday, June 14th, 2019 – Family Fest

 

Upcoming Council Meeting Dates

  • Thursday, November 22
  • Tuesday, December 11
  • Thursday, January 17
  • Tuesday, February 19
  • Thursday, March 21
  • Tuesday, April 16
  • Thursday, May 16
  • Tuesday, June 18
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Mark your calendars and book your sitters – It’s Party Time!

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All Candidates Meeting at DA Morrison TOMORROW night

Daily Announcements: Thursday, October 11th

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.

Chess Club and Old Batteries

***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!

Daily Announcements: Wednesday, October 10th

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.

Daily Announcements: Tuesday, October 9th

What’s coming up?

  • Thursday, October 11th – Deadline for PIZZA LUNCH orders has been extended. (Grades 1 through 6) 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
  • 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. In addition to the results announced last week, Gledhill has also qualified the Grade 3 Girls Team for the South Conference Cross Country! Can the qualifying runners please meet Ms Smith for our practice tomorrow at 8am?
  2. Condratulations Gledhill! Our final total for Terry Fox fundraising was $5891.67. Amazing job! We beat our$5000 goal!
  3. 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.
  4. Choir starts today for Grade 1 and 2 students! Mrs  Bailey will pick you up from the lunchroom at 11:45. Please bring your permission form.
  5. Girls Soccer Team – practice tonight – Don’t forget!

Daily Announcements: Thursday, October 4th

What’s coming up?

  • Today, October 4th – Deadline for PIZZA LUNCH orders. (Grades 1 through 6) 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
  • October 1-4 – Grade 5s at Island School
  • October 5th – PA 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. Reminder that tomorrow is a PA Day.

Daily Announcements: Wednesday, October 3rd

What’s coming up?

  • Today, Wednesday, October 3rd – Cross Country Meet at Ashbridges Bay  – GO GLEDHILL!
  • Tomorrow, October 4th – Deadline for PIZZA LUNCH orders. (Grades 1 through 6) 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
  • October 1-4 – Grade 5s at Island School
  • October 5th – PA Day

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. There is a Ukulele Kids presentation today in the large lunchroom for Grades 1-3 at 10:30am.
  2. We want to wish the Cross Country Team good luck!

Daily Announcements: Tuesday, October 2nd

What’s coming up?

  • Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 3rd – Cross Country Meet at Ashbridges Bay  – GO GLEDHILL!
  • Thursday, October 4th – Deadline for PIZZA LUNCH orders. (Grades 1 through 6) 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
  • October 1-4 – Grade 5s at Island School
  • October 5th – PA Day

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. Hello Gledhill! Tomorrow is “International Walk to School Day” We hope to see lots of you walking to school! Don’t worry, it’s not supposed to rain tomorrow, but even if it does, find a buddy and do your heart and the air quality some good. Thanks for listening – from The Eco Team!
  2. Would all cross country runners who have not picked up their jersey yet, please meet Ms Smith in the front of the lunchroom today at 11:30? Also, just a reminder that we will be meeting at the benches near the baseball diamond for 8:40 AM tomorrow, then leaving for the meet at 9 AM.
  3. Thank you for all your Terry Fox donations!