The Spring Concert is Tonight!

Posted on May 23, 2018 | Comments Off on 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. 

 

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Daily Announcements – Tuesday, May 22nd

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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!

 

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

Posted on May 22, 2018 | Comments Off on 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. 

 

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Daily Announcements – Friday, May 18th

Posted on May 18, 2018 | Comments Off on 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!

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

Posted on May 17, 2018 | Comments Off on 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!

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

Posted on May 17, 2018 | Comments Off on 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

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Daily Announcements – Wednesday, May 16th

Posted on May 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Wednesday, May 16th

What’s on this week?

Wednesday

  • Track & Field Meet at Birchmount Park CI
  • Rm 25 to McCordic
  • Karate Kids
  • Ukulele Kids
  • Primary Chess Rm 5

Thursday

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

 

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. Good luck to all the track and field team members today at Birchmount. Top 3 in each event move on to South Finals on June 7th.
  2. Our Jump Rope for Heart fundraising goal $3900. Every donation helps us reach our goal to help more hearts.
  3. All members of the girls Slo-Pitch team are asked to meet Mr. Webb in the gym tomorrow morning at 7:45 ready to go to your tournament.
  4. Eco-Club will meet tomorrow outside Rm 6 for our regular meeting.
  5. Mrs. Pace’s gym classes are cancelled. Best of luck to all Track & Field participants!
  6. Boys Slo-Pitch team please meet Mrs. Pace Thursday at recess

Mr. Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance

Please remember to be a friend.

Have a WISHFUL Wednesday!

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Safety Meeting – Your Child’s Walk to School

Posted on May 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Safety Meeting – Your Child’s Walk to School

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 Phil in advance of the meeting.

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Daily Announcements – Tuesday, May 15th

Posted on May 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Tuesday, May 15th

What’s on this week?

Today

  • Gledhill School Council Meeting – 6-7:30pm – in the library. Child care and pizza will be provided for this meeting.

Wednesday

  • Track & Field Meet at Birchmount Park CI

Thursday

  • Gledhill’s 2nd Annual School Wide STEM Fair -12:35pm – Parents are welcome to attend (see poster below)

 

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. Final Junior Choir rehearsal is today at 11:45.
  2. Track & Field practice will be cancelled at recess if it is raining.
  3. No Slo-Pitch practice tomorrow due to Track and Field.
  4. Very important Track and Field meeting this morning at 9am in the gym to discuss tomorrow’s Track and Field meet at Birchmount.
  5. Reminder about our Jump Rope for Heart assembly at 10:30am today.

Mr. Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance
  • Folkfest is a go tonight for all Folkfesters

Please remember to show integrity.

Have a THUNDERY Tuesday

 

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Update: Council Meeting Tonight – Child care will now be available!

Posted on May 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Update: Council Meeting Tonight – Child care will now be available!

ALL Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend all or part of the meeting and all are considered members of the Council!

Date: Tuesday, May 15th

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: Gledhill School Library, 2nd Floor

Pizza and child care will be provided! 

Note if the door is locked – please ring the bell and the caretaker will let you in.

Agenda Items

6:00pm to 6:15pm (housekeeping items) Approval of April meeting minutes – Found here

6:15pm to 7:30pm (main agenda items)

  • Round table introductions & overview for new comers
  • Marisa and Lindsay will present the findings from the winter parent engagement survey
  • Gledhill School Council Bylaws – vote to clarify that teachers are not voting members. Any other items parents wish to bring forward for changes may also be voted on (Committee would only like to change these once per year but all suggestions are welcome). Bylaws are located on the blog: https://gledhillguardian.com/council/regulations
  • Call out for volunteers: Breakfast Club, individual council events i.e. Skate Day and Family Fest
  • Chair Updates – Fundraising, Movie Night, Parent Engagement, Communications, Grants, Treasurer, Healthy Kids, Volunteer Coordinator, Ward and School Advocacy, and Eco

Principal’s update

Other Business – Open floor

Upcoming dates:

  • Spring Concert – May 23rd – Pizza and snacks will be sold
  • Pizza Lunch – June 1st
  • Bike Rally – June 5th
  • Next Council meeting – June 14
  • Family Fest – June 22nd

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