The Gledhill Guardian

Last year our Gledhill students and staff were able to obtain GOLD Eco School Status – Great work Gledhill! Part of maintaining our GOLD status (and aiming for Platinum) is waste reduction and the best way to do that is to strive for litter-less lunches. Bento box type reusable containers are one way to make litter- less lunches a lot easier. This article has some cool options for inspiration:

www.todaysparent.com/kids/school-age/bento-boxes-for-easy-school-lunches/

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. A few notes as we head toward the first week of school:

1. We would like to welcome our new Vice Principal Craig Budgell who is coming to us from Chester Public School and, we wish Bruce Currie, our Vice Principal for the last two years, the best of luck at his new position at Joseph Brant Senior Public School.
2. Construction is still ongoing at the school, but it is the administration’s intent to have the school office open on Monday, August 27 and to post the class lists outside the office on Wednesday August 29.
3. Mark your calendars: The first Gledhill School Council Meeting and Election is scheduled for Thursday, September 20th at 6pm. There are many different ways to participate in the Gledhill School Council. Check out a list of all the elected positions and committees HERE. New parents are encouraged to get involved or just come for a listen and see what the council is all about.

Mme Leclerc, Mrs Roshi and the Eco Club students have been working hard all year to plant and maintain trees and plants in our school yard. There are hot, dry days ahead and families are needed to drop by the school yard over the summer and make sure our plants and young trees stay hydrated.

If you and your family can help with some of the watering, please email Mme Leclerc at chantal.leclerc@tdsb.on.ca

**Reminder to please visit the Lost and Found in the school basement ASAP. There are piles of clothing, footwear, hats, lunch gear and water bottles. All items will be donated to charity on Thursday.

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. Teachers and students: Due to tomorrow’s weather forecast, our play day during periods 1 and 2 will be postponed until Thursday morning.

1. There is a small stack of dishes and containers just outside the office leftover from food donated to the International and Bake Tables at Family Fest. Please pop by and collect your things.
2. The Lost and Found in the basement is overflowing with clothing, footwear, lunch gear and water bottles. The school will be closing for renovations at the end of the day Thursday at which point all Lost and Found items will be donated to charity.

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 Silent Auction is finally here! Thank you everyone for all your hard work. Students, please bring your parents to the Silent Auction today after school during Family Fest. We will be located between doors 4 and 5 in the courtyard. See you there!
2. Please bring your yearbook order to the office right after the announcements. Make sure to include a note with your name and room number.
3. All Ultimate team members are welcome to the gym during morning recess to sign our spirit banner (Mr. Webb).

The office will be placing a last minute, second order tomorrow morning (Friday, June 22) of Gledhill Yearbooks. If you missed out on the original deadline and would like to order a yearbook, please have your child bring $25 to the office by tomorrow morning with a note indicating their name and classroom. (Note: Yearbooks can no longer be ordered through the School Cash Online system)