Daily Announcements – Friday, December 13

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. From Mrs. Meecham: Congratulations to all the students who participated in the concert last night . Everyone sounded fantastic and you should be very proud of yourselves. A special thank you to all staff who came and volunteered their time last night as well as to Marion and Braedon for a great job as MC’s!

And, next week Gledhill will be hosting a number of Spirit Days. Participation is entirely optional and can be for all or none of the days.

Monday: Wear red and green

Tuesday: Festive head gear (hats and antlers)

Wednesday: Crazy (Christmas or other) sweater day

Thursday: Pajama Day

Daily Announcements – Thursday, December 12

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. Spirit Wear is here! Check out the display case by the office to see the two options for shirts. All orders are due by Jan 17th.

2. The Kindergarten Staff would like to thank Ella from Room 26 for handing out programs at last night’s kindergarten concert.

Our Character Message today is: If you think someone could use a friend; BE ONE! Include others.

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, December 10

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. Gledhill Food and Toy Drive: Please start collecting food and toys in your classroom and boxes will be delivered Friday.

Character message of the day: Kindness and Caring – If you see someone has built a snowman or other structure, please don’t break it! Show kindness.

Gledhill family shares Math tips

Gledhill family, Jessica, Peter, Charlie and Remi Schmiedchen are featured in an article in today’s  Toronto Star entitled, Tips to make math more enjoyable for young learners. To read more about how to support your child’s math learning, follow this link to the article …  http://www.thestar.com/life/parent/2013/12/09/tips_to_make_math_more_enjoyable_for_young_learners.html

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Wanted – Lead Organizer for Gledhill Skate Day!

SACA is proud and excited to fund a Skate Day for students in grades 1-6 this winter. We supply every student with skates and a helmet for the occasion (if they don’t have their own) and that takes a motivated and organized volunteer team! We are looking for a lead who can pull it all together, with the support of gym teacher extraordinaire Emma Alsop. If you want to find out more, please contact Jessica Schmiedchen at jschmiedchen@rogers.com. 
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Daily Announcements – Monday, December 9

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. Running Club meets tomorrow morning at 7:45am.

2. House League Flag Football News: Rm 24 faces Rm 25 at morning recess. First 6 players make the team!

Today’s Character Message: Respect and Responsibility – Always use kind words to solve problems. Never hands and feet.

 

Daily Announcements – Friday, December 6

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. Running club jacket orders are due today. Please give your slips and cheques to Mme. Scaife in Rm 17 today because orders are going in.

2. Mr Spadaro made an announcement about the passing of Nelson Mandela.

Daily Announcements: Wednesday, December 4

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. Running Club jacket slips and cheques are due no later than Friday, Dec 6

2. House League Flag Football: Mme Scaife has duty at am recess today so depending on field conditions Rm 25 will play Rm 24 tomorrow.

3. Running club meets tomorrow at 7:45 at the Terry Fox doors.

Holiday Concert & Kindergarten Holiday Concert

Holiday Concert for grades 1-6 – Thursday, December 12th @ 7:00

Kindergarten Holiday Concert – Wednesday, December 11th @ 5:30

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This year the Holiday Concert will be on Thursday December 12th, at 7:00 pm in the gym. It should last approximately an hour. The students have been working hard on their performances and are eager to showcase what they have been doing this term. The students are asked to be in their classrooms at 6:45 pm ready for the show to begin at 7:00 pm. The following classes are performing: 

Rm. 5 and 8, Rm. 14 and 17, Rm. 27, Rm. 20, Rm. 22, Rm. 25.

As well, we will have performances by both Junior Choir and Primary Choir and Ukulele Kids. Students performing in Choir only are asked to come to the Music Room (Room 19), otherwise they should go to their classroom. Please make every effort to bring your child on time. We hope you enjoy the show!

The Kindergarten Holiday Concert will take place on Wednesday, December 11th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and will feature performances from all classes.

Ms. Meecham and Mrs. O’Gorman

Daily Announcements – Monday, December 2

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

announcement1. Students and Teachers – Don’t forget your Cookie Dough Order Forms. We have extended the fundraiser by one day so you can still bring in your forms tomorrow. Yum! Yum!

2. Running Jackets and pants – Mme Scaife has the slip you need to show your family and select your jackets. The deadline to return the slips and cheques is Friday, December 6.

3. House League Flag Football News – Today, Rm 24 plays Rm25 at morning recess. The first 6 to arrive make the team!

4. Running club meets tomorrow morning at 7:45