Nut Free Gourmet Cookie Fundraiser – Orders due back tomorrow!

NFG Cookie Dough

Gledhill SACA invites you to bite into a tasty fund-raiser that is perfect for your holiday parties, guest drop-in’s, cookie exchanges, or as an activity to do with the kids over the school break.  Guaranteed 100% nut-free, high quality ingredients create delicious treats for your family and your guests and are ready in just a few minutes.  As well, the dough freezes nicely so that you can have fresh baked cookies on those “stuck in the house again!” days throughout the coming months.  Invite your neighbors and friends to order as well; all proceeds go towards specialty programs for our children such as Scientist in the School, Jungle Sport and Drama with Jeff.

Order forms went home in last week’s Wednesday files, but if you need another, here it is: NF Gourmet Write Up and Order Form 2013

Daily Announcements – Wednesday, November 27

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. Hold on to your hats! The auction committee is happy to announce that, together, all the class art projects raised $995! Thank you teachers and students.

2. Running Club meets tomorrow at 7:45 at the Terry Fox Doors. See you then!

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, November 26

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. We’d like to welcome Ms. Kelogie. She’s with us in the office. Say “Hi” when you see her.

2. Running Club News: The running jackets are here and in Room 17. To fit your size come at recess or at lunch to try one on.

3. House League Flag Football News: Today Room 24 plays Team 25. Yesterday Team  26 won their championship!

Daily Announcements – Monday, November 25

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. Flag Football House League – Room 26 plays Room 27 at morning recess

2. Running Club (Primary) meets tomorrow morning at 7:45 at the Terry Fox doors.

What a Night!

A message of thanks from Andrea Rourke, organizer of the Silent Auction:

Hello all!

They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, it takes an army to put on an auction! While I don’t want to forget anybody, I really must acknowledge certain generous and talented individuals who put in many hours before the auction in order to guarantee its success.

I think we can all agree that the artwork from the classes was outstanding! It caused a few friendly bidding wars and raised a lot of money for the school. There was a very hard-working and talented art committee, comprised of Andrea Egan, Crystal Hadfield and Melissa Perretti. These ladies met several times, their emails were flying, supplies had to be purchased and of course they helped out with each of the classes. Thank you also to the teachers for giving of their class time and to many who provided the art supplies themselves.

Many, many thanks to Jessica Schmiedchen (godmother of auctions past, trusted advisor and live auctioneer), Crystal Hadfield (yummy food coordinator and planner) and to Renee Cullen (Bid sheet babe and 50/50 raffle queen). Rosie Jeffares  and her talented team transformed the gym beautifully. They were there first, left last and working with them was truly a pleasure.

Thank you to everybody who donated to the auction and solicited items from local businesses. A lot of work is involved in this and it is much appreciated. Thank you to everybody who advertised, made food, iced drinks, greeted, counted money, monitored tables, moved stuff and then moved it again.

Thank you to the gentlemen: Andy McLachlan on sound, and for jumping through the hoops and over the hurdles necessary in order for us to have the auction where and how we wanted it. Thank you to Peter Schmiedchen for the great music! Thank you also to Pod Cullen and Gary Nassif for letting me boss them around for a day!

The goal of the auction, of course, is to raise money for our many SACA programs. It was wonderful, however, to also witness the heartwarming support from our community both before the auction and on Friday night. Many Gledhill parents and staff came out,  as well as our friends, families, local business owners and politicians!

Once again, many thanks. Happy holidays!

Andrea Rourke

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Silent Auction Success!

A Huge Success!

Tonight’s Silent Auction was an amazing event. Thanks to all of the parents, staff and community members who came out for an evening of fun, food, drinks and bidding in support of Gledhill Jr. P.S.

Our organizer, Andrea, and the team of volunteers did a tremendous job of ensuring the evening went off without a hitch. Every detail was considered – from decorations and music choices to food & drink and donated auction prizes courtesy of very generous local businesses and organizations. Special thanks to Mrs. Darling for her artistic touches and work with Gledhill students in preparing their auction pieces.

An incredibly co-ordinated effort by all!

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The Event of the Season

Silent Auction. Gledhill Gymnasium. This Friday night. Be there or be square.

 Silent Auction Poster

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, November 19

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. House League Flag Football News: Room 22 won their championship yesterday! Today, at morning recess, Room 29 plays against Portable 2.

Daily Announcements – Thursday, November 14

announcementHighlights from this morning’s announcements:

1. Gledhill had good results yesterday in the Caribou Math contest. We will meet next week at lunch to go over the questions and strategies to solve math problems. (No date given yet)

2. House League Flag Football news today – Room 21 is playing Room 22 for a spot in the finals.

3. Reminder that tomorrow is a PA Day.

Top 10 Reasons to attend the silent auction

auctionGLEDHILL SACA SILENT AUCTION
Friday, November 22, 2013
Gledhill Gymnasium
7pm – 10pm

Still thinking about whether or not to attend the Gledhill Silent Auction on Friday November 22?

Here are ten excellent reasons why you should…

10. We have amazing art up for bids and produced by your kids!

9. Where else can you do your holiday shopping while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and sipping a glass of red wine?

8. 50/50 draw gives you the chance to walk away with a fistful of cash!

7. Get a head start on your New Year’s resolutions by bidding on a fitness consultant, yoga classes, and personal coaching.

6. You can bid on a sushi lunch with Mr. McLachlan for your child.

5. We have a Laserquest party and passes for Skyzone that your kids think are for them.

4. Our Live Auction gives you the chance to outbid your neighbour on hot-ticket items, including Leafs tickets, a Two-week session at Theatricks (Drama Jeff’s) summer camp, a Bartending course or a special night at One King West.

3. Prepare early for March break by bidding on passes to many distractions in the city, including the AGO, Science Centre, ROM, Hockey Hall of Fame, etc.

2. You can bid on goods and services you may already use and get them at a discount or try something new donated by one of our generous neighbours.

1. It’s an adult-only event…how many of those have you had lately?!

Bonus Reason: You know the bike rally/ skate day /author visit /Scientist in the School workshop / drama with Jeff class that your child raves about? Those programs exist at Gledhill because of parents like you attending events like these!

Please don’t forget: we will take your cash and your cheques!

If you have any questions, contact Andrea Rourke at rourkenassif@sympatico.ca