Daily Announcements – Friday, June 1st

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. A reminder to track & field athletes: We have practice Monday at 8:00am (Ms. Pace/Mr.Webb).
  2. A message from Eco Club: Handing in your bike rally permission forms is a great way to end off bike-to-school week! You will be ready for more safe riding!

Mr. Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance
  • Weather: use and reapply sunscreen as required, stay in the shade, hydrate (use our handy bottle-filling station by the gym!)
  • Please hand in Bike Rally forms
  • Jump Rope for Heart is today

Student Vote is next Wednesday, June 6

Next week, students in Grades 4 through 6 will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the candidate they feel should be our representative at Queen’s Park.

Mrs. Chitayat and her team of student helpers are preparing to conduct a voting simulation at Gledhill next Wednesday. The vote will be complete with all the official election officers roles and procedures. Students are encouraged to research our local candidates and political parties and come prepared to cast their vote!

More information about Student Vote Ontario 2018 can be found HERE

 

Daily Announcements – Thursday, May 31st

What’s on this week?

Friday

  • Pizza Lunch
  • Jump Hope for Heart 

Next Week:

  • Tuesday, June 5th is Bike Rally in the morning for Grades 1-6. Parents helpers are still needed. Please email Andrea at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com if you are able to help out. It’s a fun morning outdoors with the kids! For more info on the bike rally or to print off a permission form click HERE

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 Gledhill Student Vote is coming on June 6th. This vote is open to all students grades 4, 5 and 6. Voting will take place at morning recess. lunch and afternoon recess. Get informed. Vote!
  2. Eco Club meets today in Rm 6. See you there Eco-Tigers!

Daily Announcements – Wednesday, May 30th

What’s on this week?

Friday

  • Pizza Lunch
  • Jump Hope for Heart 

Next Week:

  • Tuesday, June 5th is Bike Rally in the morning for Grades 1-6. Parents helpers are still needed. Please email Andrea at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com if you are able to help out. It’s a fun morning outdoors with the kids! For more info on the bike rally or to print off a permission form click HERE

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. All library books are due June 5th.
  2. Track and Field practice on Thursday morning is cancelled due to weather.

Yearbooks can now be ordered with School Cash Online

Have you set up your account for the school’s new Cash Online program? Once you have, you can use it to easily pay for school fees like field trips and also this year’s Gledhill Yearbook.

To set up your School Cash Online Account click HERE

Yearbooks are $25 and must be ordered by June 8th

 

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, May 29th

What’s on this week?

Friday

  • Pizza Lunch
  • Jump Hope for Heart 

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. Eco Club: Thanks to all those who have participated in Bike to School week. We “caught” 76 students and staff biking to school today. We also caught 10 students riding scooters. This is great for keeping the air clean and staying healthy!
  2. We are starting to collect all of our library books today. All books are due back by June 5th.
  3. We will be taking group photos for the yearbook at recess in the Library. The following teams please report to the  library at 1:55: Kindie Helpers, Prefects, Girls and Boys Soccer Teams and Slo-pitch teams.
  4. Next Tuesday, June 5th is Gledhill’s Bike Rally for grades 1-6. Forms going home in backpacks yesterday and today.  Extra forms with further details can be found HERE

Mr Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance
  • Bike Rally
  • Yearbook
  • Weather – drinking water, breaks, shade and sunscreen

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Daily Announcements – Monday, May 28th

What’s on this week?

Friday

  • Pizza Lunch
  • Jump Hope for Heart 

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. Eco Club: Did you get caught biking to school today? We hope so. The first 50 students who are spotted biking to school this week will receive a cool bike sticker! Get rolling and have a great week!
  2. Yearbook Committee will meet today at lunch in the Library. We will eat lunch in the library.
  3. Next Tuesday, June 5th is Gledhill’s Bike Rally for grades 1-6. Forms will go home in backpacks today.  Extra forms with further details can be found HERE

Gledhill’s Annual Bike Rally – Tuesday, June 5th

Gledhill’s Annual Bike Rally is only a week away! Next Tuesday, June 5th, students in Grades 1 through 6 may bring their bikes to school and participate in a morning session of bike safety led by Officer Jon and facilitated by parent volunteers.

Session #1: Grades 1, 2 and 3  – 8:50 – 10:05 am

Session #2: Grades 4, 5 and 6 – 10:20 – 11:30 am 

Paper permission forms should be appearing in a backpack near you and are to be returned by this Friday, June 1st.

For full Bike Rally details or to print off a permission form see HERE

Our parent helpers are the key to a fun, safe Bike Rally. Please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com if you are able to join us.

 

 

Daily Announcements – Friday, May 25th

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. A reminder to all grade 3 & 4 classes: Please escort your students to the large lunchroom at 10:30am for a USchool Ukulele presentation by Melanie Doane. If you have a split class and need someone to supervise your students please send a note or call Ms. Bailey following the announcements.
  2. Message from Eco Club: Next week is Bike-to-School Week! If you “get caught” riding your bike you could receive a bike sticker. There are stickers for the first 50 bikes we catch! Thanks for participating.
  3. This is an announcement for all students who signed up to help with the student vote. We will have a short meeting today at afternoon recess in room 30. Get informed, VOTE!
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Free Community Event – Summer Kick Off in the Park