Traffic Safety Forum is next Tuesday, May 29th

A local parent has organized the meeting outlined below to gather feedback from parents about their children’s daily walk to school and what can be done to make it safer. If you cannot attend the meeting you can email your feedback to the council at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com. The Gledhill Council will be gathering all suggestions and emailing it to the organizer in advance of the meeting. Thank you to those who have already submitted their concerns and suggestions.

Daily Announcements – Thursday, May 24th

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. Congratulations to all of the students involved in last night’s Spring Concert. It was a wonderful performance by all. Thank you staff for all your efforts putting it together.
  2. A message from Eco-Club: Staff and Students – Next week is Bike to School week but you can bike or roll or walk to school anytime! Please lock bikes up on the bike racks or on the fence on the asphalt. Please do not lock bikes up in the garden.
  3. Our one day French Book Fair was a success! Thank you to all students, parents and staff for supporting this event!

Please remember to be determined.

Have a THRILLING Thursday!

GO  JAYS GO!

Daily Announcements – Wednesday, May 23

 

IMPORTANT: Posting concert photos and videos online of children other than your own can potentially pose a threat to the safety and security of certain children. 

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. Track and Field meeting at AM recess.
  2. Student Vote is coming June 6th. If you are in Grade 4, 5 or 6 and you want to help, please come to Rm 30 at morning recess.
  3. French Book Fair is today.

Please remember to be confident.

 

Some Concert Shout Outs

A big thank you to the students, teachers and accompanying musicians for all their hard work to put on a lovely evening of music.

Also, a shout out to the parent volunteers who served up food on this busy evening!

THANK YOU

 

The Spring Concert is Tonight!

What you need to know about tonight’s concert:

  • Starting at 5:00pm the School Council will start selling a yummy assortment of pre-concert snacks and dinner options. Cash and credit cards will be accepted
  • Please remember to bring your reusable water bottles to fill at our water bottle filling station. (As part of our school’s eco-initiatives, bottled drinks will not be sold)
  • Doors open to the concert at 6:00pm
  • Concert begins at 6:30pm

IMPORTANT: Posting photos and videos online of children other than your own can potentially pose a threat to the safety and security of certain children. 

 

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, May 22nd

What’s on today?

  • Dress rehearsal for the Spring Concert
  • Special Folkfest

Wednesday

  • French Book Fair in the Library (see details below)
  • Spring Concert
    • Starting at 5:00pm the School Council will start selling a yummy assortment of pre-concert snacks and dinner options. Cash and credit cards will be accepted
    • Please remember to bring your reusable water bottles to fill at our water bottle filling station. (As part of our school’s Eco-Initiaves, bottled water will not be sold)
    • Doors open to the concert at 6:00pm
    • Concert begins at 6:30pm

    IMPORTANT: Posting photos and videos online of children other than your own can potentially pose a threat to the safety and security of certain children. 

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. Meeting at lunch today for all track team members who placed in the top 3 to discuss Conference Championships June 7.
  2. French Book Fair is tomorrow.
  3. A huge congratulations to the boys Slo-pitch team and their efforts on Friday. Shout out to Z.C. for an EPIC highlight reel catch in centre field! Thank you Team!

Mr. Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance

Remember to be a good friend.

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

 

Tomorrow, Wednesday May 23rd, is the Spring Concert!

What you need to know about concert night:

  • Starting at 5:00pm the School Council will start selling a yummy assortment of pre-concert snacks and dinner options. Cash and credit cards will be accepted
  • Please remember to bring your reusable water bottles to fill at our water bottle filling station. (As part of our school’s Eco-Initiaves, bottled water will not be sold)
  • Doors open to the concert at 6:00pm
  • Concert begins at 6:30pm

IMPORTANT: Posting photos and videos online of children other than your own can potentially pose a threat to the safety and security of certain children. 

 

Daily Announcements – Friday, May 18th

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. Register and raise funds online at JumpRopeForHeart.ca. Your pledge envelopes explain how to do this. Ask your parents to help, and register online today!

Daily Announcements – Thursday, May 17 (Note: Tomorrow is “Emoji Day”)

What’s on this week?

Thursday

  • Gledhill’s 2nd Annual School Wide STEM Fair -12:35pm – Parents are welcome to attend
  • Girls Slo-Pitch Tournament (meet at 7:45 in the gym)
  • Boys Slo-Pitch practice at recess
  • Eco Club at Lunch

Friday

  • Spirit Day – Emoji 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. Best of luck to our Jr Girls at Wilkinson today as they play in their Slo Pitch tournament.
  2. Huge thanks to all Track and Field athletes and coaches who helped them prepare for our competition. We had a great day and are sending 13 students on to the conference finals June 7th at Birchmount.
  3. Teachers – all members of the Track and Field team get a participant ribbon. They are being kept in the office. (Mr.  Webb)
  4. A reminder to the boys Slo Pitch team to meet in the gym at morning recess.(Mrs. Pace)
  5. Eco-Club will meet today. See you all in Rm 6. ECO-TIGERS!
  6. Spirit Squad announced that tomorrow is Emoji Day!

Please remember to enjoy the weather.

Have a S.T.E.M. Thursday!

French Book Fair next Wednesday, May 23rd from 8:30am – 5:45pm

Our librarian has asked if we could have one or two parent volunteers are per shift to help with the French book fair. You can sign up for a shift HERE