Daily Announcements – Thursday, April 26 (Reminder – Tomorrow is Pizza Lunch)

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What’s on this week?

Thursday

  • Gledhill Track and Field Day
  • Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
  • Forest of Reading at Lunch
  • Primary Chess Rm 8, Junior Chess – Library

Friday

  • Pizza Lunch
  • Strings
  • School Clean Up
  • Rms 1 and 4D at the Science Centre

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. No Eco-club today due to Track and Field Day.
  2. Grade 1 Makerspace meets at lunch today.
  3. Today is the last Forest of Reading meeting.
  4. Band is cancelled today.
  5. A message from Rm 25:

As part of their continued effort to raise funds for  the Day of Pink Foundation, Mme Bey’s class is raffling off two baskets that were kindly donated to the school.

Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 tickets for $5.00 and will be sold outside the main office at morning recess (10:05 – 10:20) Monday, April 23 to Friday, April 27th.  

Basket # 1 – appropriate for Primary (Grades 1-3) students

Playmobil Summer Fun, Hatchimal Fabula Forest, Orb Molecules, Endangered Species – Polar Bear – 2 in 1 puzzle series, V-Tech Racing Runway Airplane

Retail Value – over $150.00

Basket# 2 – appropriate for Junior (Grades 4-6) students

Speak Out – kids vs parents, Telestrations – the telephone game stretched out, Mod Colouring – sketch portfolio, Make it Real – jewellery collection, Lego Creator – 3 in 1 building set, The Unwanteds – Books 1, 2, and 3

Retail Value – over $125.00

Mr Currie Talked about:

  •  Days of Significance
  • Pizza lunch is tomorrow
  • Young Women on the Move meets today at lunch in Rm 30

Please remember to try your best and have fun.

Have a try your best at track and field Thursday!

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Daily Announcements – Wednesday, April 25

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What’s on this week?

Wednesday

  • Rm 25 at McCordic School
  • Ukulele Kids
  • Karate Kids at lunch
  • Primary Chess Room 5

Thursday

  • Gledhill Track Day
  • Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
  • Band and Strings
  • Forest of Reading at Lunch
  • Eco Club Meeting at Lunch Rm 6
  • Primary Chess Rm 8, Junior Chess – Library

Friday

  • Strings
  • School Clean Up
  • Rms 1 and 4D at the Science Centre
  • Pizza 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.  A message from the Eco-Club – Way to go Gledhill! We recycled 75 kilograms of batteries which adds up to 1000s of batteries! The bin was removed yesterday but you can still recycle markers and paper. Thanks for helping!
  2. A reminder to all the Ultimate Frisbee members about our quick meeting at lunch. Please come see Mr. Webb outside the gym.
  3. Track and Field Day for Gledill students is tomorrow. Dress for the weather and wear running shoes.
  4. A message from Rm 25:

    As part of their continued effort to raise funds for  the Day of Pink Foundation, Mme Bey’s class is raffling off two baskets that were kindly donated to the school.

    Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 tickets for $5.00 and will be sold outside the main office at morning recess (10:05 – 10:20) Monday, April 23 to Friday, April 27th.  

    Basket # 1 – appropriate for Primary (Grades 1-3) students

    Playmobil Summer Fun, Hatchimal Fabula Forest, Orb Molecules, Endangered Species – Polar Bear – 2 in 1 puzzle series, V-Tech Racing Runway Airplane

    Retail Value – over $150.00

    Basket# 2 – appropriate for Junior (Grades 4-6) students

    Speak Out – kids vs parents, Telestrations – the telephone game stretched out, Mod Colouring – sketch portfolio, Make it Real – jewellery collection, Lego Creator – 3 in 1 building set, The Unwanteds – Books 1, 2, and 3

    Retail Value – over $125.00

    Mr Currie Talked about:

  • Days of Significance
  • Friday is Pizza Lunch!
  • Indoor recess and lunch today

Have a WILDLY WEIRD, WACKY and WONKY Wednesday!

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To Keep Breakfast Club Running This Year, They Urgently Require Volunteers

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Daily Announcements – Tuesday, April 24th

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What’s on this week?

Tuesday

  • Character Education Assembly
  • Junior Choir at lunch
  • Band

Wednesday

  • Rm 25 at McCordic School
  • Ukulele Kids
  • Karate Kids at lunch
  • Primary Chess Room 5

Thursday

  • Gledhill Track Day
  • Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
  • Band and Strings
  • Forest of Reading at Lunch
  • Eco Club Meeting at Lunch Rm 6
  • Primary Chess Rm 8, Junior Chess – Library

Friday

  • Strings
  • School Clean Up
  • Rms 1 and 4D at the Science Centre
  • Pizza 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.  Junior Choir rehearsal is today. Please remember your permission forms.
  2. School Clean up is scheduled for this Friday, April 26. Thank you everyone for helping to keep our school clean and green!

Mr Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance
  • Wearing your gear

Please remember to cooperate with one another.

Have a TRANSCENDENTAL Tuesday!

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Day of Pink Basket Raffle – This Week Only

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As part of their continued effort to raise funds for  the Day of Pink Foundation, Mme Bey’s class is raffling off two baskets that were kindly donated to the school.

Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 tickets for $5.00 and will be sold outside the main office at morning recess (10:05 – 10:20) Monday, April 23 to Friday, April 27th.  

Basket # 1 – appropriate for Primary (Grades 1-3) students

Playmobil Summer Fun

Hatchimal Fabula Forest

Orb Molecules

Endangered Species – Polar Bear – 2 in 1 puzzle series

V-Tech Racing Runway Airplane

Retail Value – over $150.00

Basket# 2 – appropriate for Junior (Grades 4-6) students

Speak Out – kids vs parents

Telestrations – the telephone game stretched out

Mod Colouring – sketch portfolio

Make it Real – jewellery collection

Lego Creator – 3 in 1 building set

The Unwanteds – Books 1, 2, and 3

Retail Value – over $125.00

 

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Daily Announcements – Monday, April 23rd

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What’s on this week?

Monday

  • Rooms 5 & 8 at Brickworks
  • Rm 30 @ Wilkinson
  • Swimming at DA Morrison
  • Forest of Reading at lunch
  • U-School Ukulele at lunch
  • Folk Dance at lunch
  • Knitting Club

Tuesday

  • Character Education Assembly
  • Junior Choir at lunch
  • Band

Wednesday

  • Rm 25 at McCordic School
  • Ukulele Kids
  • Karate Kids at lunch
  • Primary Chess Room 5

Thursday

  • Gledhill Track Day
  • Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch
  • Band and Strings
  • Forest of Reading at Lunch
  • Eco Club Meeting at Lunch Rm 6
  • Primary Chess Rm 8, Junior Chess – Library

Friday

  • Strings
  • School Clean Up
  • Rms 1 and 4D at the Science Centre
  • Pizza 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. Uschool Ukulele Practice today at 11:30
  2. Tomorrow after the Character Education Assembly we ask that all grades 1, 2 and 3 students in Primary Choir term 1 stay in the gym briefly for a photo. We will be using it in the Yearbook.

Mr Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance
  • Apples are available in the office

Please remember that a book holds a house of gold.

Have a MARVELOUS Monday!

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Day of Pink Raffle – 2 Gift Baskets valued at over $100 each

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As part of their continued effort to raise funds for  the Day of Pink Foundation, Mme Bey’s class is raffling off two baskets that were kindly donated to the school.

Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 tickets for $5.00 and will be sold outside the main office at morning recess (10:05 – 10:20) Monday, April 23 to Friday, April 27th.  

Basket # 1 – appropriate for Primary (Grades 1-3) students

Playmobil Summer Fun

Hatchimal Fabula Forest

Orb Molecules

Endangered Species – Polar Bear – 2 in 1 puzzle series

V-Tech Racing Runway Airplane

Retail Value – over $150.00

Basket# 2 – appropriate for Junior (Grades 4-6) students

Speak Out – kids vs parents

Telestrations – the telephone game stretched out

Mod Colouring – sketch portfolio

Make it Real – jewellery collection

Lego Creator – 3 in 1 building set

The Unwanteds – Books 1, 2, and 3

Retail Value – over $125.00

 

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Last Night’s Council Meeting Highlights and Minutes

Posted on April 20, 2018 | Comments Off on Last Night’s Council Meeting Highlights and Minutes

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend last night’s council meeting.

For full meeting minutes from last night click HERE

Some highlights and time sensitive discussions included:

  1. Michelle Aarts from PIAC (Parent Involvement Advisory Committee) discussed all the resources they have to offer parents and school councils. Their website is www.torontopiac.com. She discussed important opportunities coming up within the TDSB for parents to learn and provide input:
  • TDSB Parents As Partners Conference Next Weekend (April 28): Community Advisory groups (French, Mental Health and Well being), registration for daycare is closed but you can still go. It’s a free conference for parents, has great resources, navigating special education, what to expect in high school, cultural differences – Location: Beanfield Center in Exhibition Place
  • French programs are being reviewed board wide – Throughout May, there are public forums being held at local schools for parent and teacher input. For dates and locations check out the TDSB site HERE

2. Breakfast Club: Several  volunteers have left and we are losing more people come fall. Some days may have to be cancelled because there is not enough adult supervision – team of current volunteers are meeting to determine the go forward plan. If the program needs to reduce to 4 or less days, parents will be advised in advance.

Reminder, Police checks are required to participate and this takes 3 months, if you have time to help even for an hour – please drop by and coordinate with the team or email jenniferscaife@royallepage.ca

3.  The school will be shut for the summer for construction. This will impact Terry Fox CC & Daycare.

4.  Phil Pothen – a parent from Secord PS came to seek Gledhill parent support on a couple of concerning issues:

  • May 15 – Barbara Gray head of Transportation is meeting with parents to think about Safe walking to school – pedestrian access – should there be additional crosswalks, parking signs etc.
    • Gledhill parents are encouraged to think about if your children’s walk to school could use improvements i.e. crossing Danforth, car dealership, buses not being able to park in front of school because of cars parked/congestion
  • Secord is over capacity (has 14 portables) and is concerned with new condos being constructed on the Danforth – there has not been funds directed to expand schools to accommodate
    • Secord is looking for parent engagement and there is a petition to call for community investment and collection of education enhancement charges – oriented towards Secord but Gledhill will be impacted downstream
    • More information will be posted about this on the blog when it becomes available

5. The council is doing a review of the Gledhill School Council Bi-Laws (see Blog https://gledhillguardian.com/council/regulations for details)

  • There will be a minor change for clarification that teachers are not voting members
  • Next meeting we will vote on this change (requirement) so if anyone else has changes they’d like to recommend, please bring them forward at the next meeting or email us at thegledhillguardian@gmail.com

Upcoming dates

  • Track and Field Day, April 26th
  • EQAO Info Night at Earl Beatty – 6-7pm April 26th
  • Pizza Day (Grades 1-6) – April 27th
  • Dance-A-Thon (Grades K-6) – May 11th (During school hours)
  • Movie Night – May 11th
  • Next Council meeting – May 15th
  • Special Folkfest at Ted Reeve Arena – Tuesday, May 22nd
  • Spring Concert – Wed, May 23rd
  • Family Fest – EVERYONE – June 22nd

And all past minutes from other meetings can be found HERE

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Daily Announcements – Friday, April 20th

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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 Eco Club: Today is the last day to drop off batteries for proper recycling. This is a great way to help protect our drinking water and soil for growing food… AND it’s just one way to celebrate Earth Day!
  2. All students in grades 4, 5 and 6 interested in trying out for Gledhill’s Ultimate Frisbee teams need to see Mr. Webb today during afternoon recess. Please come to gym 1 for a short meeting where permission forms will be handed out for Monday and Tuesday tryouts. Without a completed permission form students will not be able to attend tryouts. Grade 4/5 students are able to play on our Grade 5 team and Grade 6 students on the Grade 6 co-ed team.

Mr. Currie talked about:

  • Days of Significance
  • Wearing proper gear for the weather
  • Taking care on the field

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Daily Announcements – Thursday, April 19th

Posted on April 19, 2018 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Thursday, April 19th

What’s on this week?

Thursday

  • Primary Makerspace (Grade 1) at lunch (Cancelled today due to construction)
  • Band and Strings
  • Forest of Reading at Lunch
  • Eco Club Meeting at Lunch
  • Young Women on the Move
  • Gledhill School Council Meeting – Gledhill School Library. 6 – 7:30pm. Guest speaker Michelle Aarts from PIAC discusses navigating the TDSB. (See more HERE) Pizza and childcare provided.

Friday

  • Earth Day – Wear Blue and Green
  • Last day to drop off your used batteries which will be recycled properly. This keeps harmful chemicals out of our water and soil. Do your spring cleaning and bring those batteries in!
  • Gledhill Track Day – Postponed to April 26 due to field conditions

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. Apologies to the Choir for the last minute cancellation! We are trying to work out a make up day. Please return your 3 forms to Mrs. Bailey ASAP.
  2. Track & Field Day is now April 26th.
  3. Grade 1 Makerspace will be cancelled today because the library is not available at lunch.
  4. Eco Club will meet today at lunch outside Rm 6 with Mme Leclerc and Mme Roshi.
  5. A message from the Eco Club – Dear staff, students and parents,  there is only 1 more school day to drop off your used batteries which will be recycled properly. This keeps harmful chemicals out of our water and soil. Do your spring cleaning and bring those batteries in soon! Battery collection ends this Friday! Thanks.

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