The Gledhill Guardian

The Gledhill School Council wants to hear from you!

Take our brief survey (no more than 10 minutes) for a chance to win a Prize Pack of “All you can play” Wristbands for this year’s Family Fest (for up to 3 children).
What gets you coming out to School Council meetings and events? What stops you from coming?

The more we know and understand, the better informed we will be to plan and communicate in a way that works for you, your family, and our wider school community.

Complete the survey by Friday, March 9th for your chance to win. More details contained in the survey.

Find the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PXHYYK

Thank you to those who were able to make it to our February 22nd School Council Meeting. The minutes can be viewed HERE

Minutes from all past meetings can be be found on gledhillguardian.com under “COUNCIL” then “MINUTES” or click HERE

The next council meeting is Thursday, March 22th 6-7:30pm (note that this is a rescheduled date from the original of March 20th)

Skate Day is next Thursday, March 8th for Grades 1-6 and it needs you! The teachers will be recruiting a couple of parents per class to walk with their classes and tie skates BUT, the parent organizer needs a few people to help transport the skates and helmets to (and from) Ted Reeve Arena and be on deck for skate tying.

Morning shift is 8:15 (ish – even a 8:40 would be helpful) to 11am.

Afternoon shift is 12:45 to 3pm.

Please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com if you are able to do a shift. Any time you can offer is helpful.

Thanks!

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 Grade 4/5 co-ed ball hockey team has won the South Conference Championship! They have gone undefeated so far this year, and have earned the right to represent the South at the City Finals on March 5th. Go Tigers!!

Mr. Currie talked about:

1. The field and baseball diamond are off-limits due to the weather conditions.

Please remember to show fairness and kindness.
Have a funtastic Friday!

Please join us tonight for the next Gledhill School Council meeting. ALL Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend all or part of the meeting and all are considered members of the Council!

Date: TONIGHT – Thursday, February 22nd

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: Gledhill School Library, 2nd Floor

Pizza and babysitting services will be provided as usual!

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

Agenda Items

6:00pm to 6:30pm (housekeeping items) Approval of January Minutes viewed HERE

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

· Round table introductions

· Brief 101 for newcomers on what Gledhill School Council does

· Chair Updates – Fundraising, Movie Night, Parent Engagement, Communications, Grants, Treasurer, Healthy Kids, Volunteer Coordinator, Ward and School Advocacy, and Eco

· Call out for Co-organizers for events:

· Fundraising for Hailey – update and vote on January Movie Night proceeds

· School staffing policies (particularly around custodial staff)

· Parent escalation process (recap – discussed in December)

· Principal’s update

Other Business – Open floor

Upcoming dates

• Pizza Day (Grades 1-6) – March 2nd
• Gledhill Skate Day (Grades 1-6) – March 8, 2018
• *New Date* Dance-A-Thon (Grades 1-6) – April 13th, 2018
• Next Council meeting – March 20th, 2018

What’s on this week?

Thursday

• Chess at lunch and after school
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
• Forest of Reading at Lunch
• Eco Club Meeting at Lunch
• School Council Meeting – 6:00pm – 7:30pm in the school library. Pizza and child care provided. 

Calendar Notes:

• Character Ed Assembly will be March 2nd
•  The Ward 16 Council meeting scheduled for 7PM on March 1, 2018 at Parkside Elementary School has been CANCELLED. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact: cathy.mackenzie@tdsb.on.ca

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 is cancelled today.

Mr. Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• The weather and the field

Please remember to be fair.

Have a THUNDEROUS Thursday!