The Gledhill Guardian

Want to be a fly on the wall watching your kid boogie with their classmates?

This Friday’s Dance-a-thon needs 4 parent helpers per shift below to help supervise the kids. (It’s a pretty sweet jig, so it’s first come first served).

Primary (Grade 1-3, doesn’t include 3/4 split classes) 10:30 – 11:20am

Junior (Grade 4-6, includes 3/4 split classes) 12:45 – 1:35pm

Junior Kindergarten/Senior Kindergarten 1:45 – 2:10pm

Please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.

Did your Dance-a-thon pledge form show up in your child’s backpack? Don’t worry if it didn’t. You can print one HERE.

Or, even easier, process pledges online at www.sagoto.com/gsc/dance.

The online payment is a convenient method for family or friends who may wish to sponsor your child.

All proceeds from the Dance-a-thon go toward Gledhill School Council programs and initiatives such as Scientists in School, Drama with Jeff and Skate Day.

Click HERE for full Dance-a-thon details.

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 today to our Junior boys and girls who are participating in the Ultimate Frisbee tournament at Danforth Tech.
2. Good luck to our Junior Chess team!

Ms. Chitayat talked about:

• We’ll keep an eye on the weather today to see if recess will be indoors or not.
• Teachers, please don’t mark students that are away for Chess or Ultimate Frisbee as absent.

The TDSB is reviewing French programs and wants parent input. In addition to the forums being held at local schools (discussed in the previous post). They also now have an online survey for parents to give feedback on their experience with French Programs (Immersion/Core/Extended).

The survey can be found on the TDSB site HERE

What’s on in May?

Friday, May 11 – Gledhill’s Annual Dance-a-thon (JK – Gr 6)

Friday, May 11 – Movie Night

Tuesday, May 15 – School Council Meeting

Thursday, May 17 – Gledhill’s 2nd Annual STEM Fair (see details below)

Tuesday, May 22 – Special Folk Fest

Wednesday, May 23 – Spring Concert

What’s on this week?

Wednesday

• Eco Club’s “Walking Wednesday”
• Rm 25 at McCordic School
• Ukulele Kids
• Karate Kids at lunch
• Primary Chess Room 5

Thursday

• Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
• Band and Strings
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch
• Primary Chess – Rm 8
• Junior Chess – Afterschool
• Young Women on the Move

Friday

• Strings
• Grade 6 C0-Ed Ultimate @ Danforth Tech

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 message from the Eco-Club. Today is Walking Wednesday. Were you able to walk to school today? There are so many good reasons to walk to school it’s hard to name them all!
2. Mr Webb needs all the Ultimate Team members for a brief meeting at 11:30. You will eat in the lunch rooms after the meeting.
3. Yearbook Committee meets today at 11:45.

Have a WACKY Wednesday!