Healing Hailey

As many of you are aware, one of Gledhill’s grade 5 students, Hailey, is undergoing treatment for leukemia. Her care is placing a large financial burden on her family. There is a gofundme page set up to raise funds for Hailey’s family . It can be found HERE.

Gledhill’s staff, students and council have planned several upcoming events and opportunities for those who are able to contribute to Hailey’s family.

Movie Night Bake Sale: Our next movie night is Friday, February 2 – The movie is “SING”. There will be a bake sale at the gym entrance for those attending movie night and those who would just like to pop by and get some goodies. All proceeds from the bake sale will go to Hailey’s family. If you’d like to contribute baking to the table, please drop items off between 5:30-6:00pm to the gym that night or to the office that day.

Hearts for Hailey: Red heart valentines will be sold for $.50 each or 3 for $1. Students can purchase them at morning recess the week before Valentines day (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) outside of the music room. They will also be sold the Monday morning recess the week of Valentine’s Day (12th) and will need to be returned to the school mailbox located outside the office, by the Tuesday morning (February 13th) so they can be sorted and delivered to classes on Valentine’s Day! Pink hearts will be available, free of charge, to send Hailey a special message! Those will also be delivered to Hailey on Valentine’s Day!

Light up the Night for Hailey: Parent Teacher Interview Night is Thursday, February 15. At 6:15pm that night, families are invited to gather in the gym and begin a walk around the school grounds to “light up the night”.  Glow necklaces will be sold on February 12, 13th, 14th from 3:30 to 3:45 p.m. and February 15th at 6 PM in the gymnasium. Bundle up and show our Gledhill family member how much we care!

 Any additional donations can be made in the jar located in the school office. 

Daily Announcements – Thursday, January 25th

What’s on this week?

Thursday

  • Rm 25 at McCordic School
  • Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
  • Eco Club meeting
  • Chess at lunch and after school

Friday

  • PIZZA LUNCH!
  • Gledhill Spirit Day – Wear black or yellow!

 

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. Students, if you have any Folkfest permission forms, please hand them to Mme. Martineau by tomorrow. We begin Monday at lunch. Teachers, there are extra forms in Mme Martineau’s mailbox.
  2. Eco Club meets today. See you soon!
  3. Gledhill Staff and Parents: There are still a few days left to share a photo of yourself with your reusable mug. Let’s show the kids we care about the environment with this simple but important habit. Your name will be entered in a draw to win a big bag of fresh coffee from Mountain View Coffee. Send you photo by email to Mme. Leclerc by this Friday! (Chantal.Leclerc@tdsb.on.ca) Thanks for participating. For more details, click here
  4. Mrs. Pace needs to see the boys basketball team at morning recess for a short meeting. You will be heading outside after the meeting, so please dress accordingly.
  5. Girls Volleyball tryouts continue today. Please meet Mlle. McPherson at 11:45 in the gym.
  6. Reminder that this Friday is our school spirit day. Wear our school colours black and yellow.
  7. This Friday is also Pizza Lunch.

 

Have a THRILLING Thursday!

Tomorrow is the last day to send your Lug-a-Mug Photo to win a bag of coffee!

Details can be found on this flyer:

Lug a mug -Photo Share

Daily Announcements – Wednesday, January 24th

What’s on this week?

Wednesday

  • Karate Kids
  • Ukulele Kids
  • Interview forms go home today

Thursday

  • Rm 25 at McCordic School
  • Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
  • Eco Club meeting
  • Chess at lunch and after school

Friday

  • PIZZA LUNCH!
  • Gledhill Spirit Day – Wear black or yellow!

 

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. Spirit Squad, we are having a meeting today at afternoon recess in Rm 24.
  2. Reminder that this Friday is our school spirit day. Wear our school colours black and yellow.
  3. This Friday is also Pizza Lunch. Be sure to check with your parents to ensure you know whether or not you are having pizza.
  4. Last call for anyone interested in Junior Choir. Mrs. Bailey needs you permission forms immediately following the announcements.
  5. Eco Club meets tomorrow. See you soon Eco Team!
  6. Gledhill Staff and Parents: There are still a few days left to share a photo of yourself with your reusable mug. Let’s show the kids we care about the environment with this simple but important habit. Your name will be entered in a draw to win a big bag of fresh coffee from Mountainview Coffee. Send you photo by email to Mme. Leclerc by this Friday! (Chantal.Leclerc@tdsb.on.ca) Thanks for participating.

Remember to always work together.

Have a WONDERFUL, WINTERY Wednesday!

Gledhill School Council Special “Kindie Focus” Meeting is tomorrow night

Please join us for the first School Council meeting of 2018!!! ALL Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend all or part of the meeting and all are considered members of the Council!

Date: Tuesday, January 23rd

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: Gledhill School Library, 2nd Floor

Pizza and babysitting services 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 6:30pm (housekeeping items)

  1. Update on the school building’s planned Heating Upgrade Project
  2. Approval of December meeting minutes – Found here

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

· Round table introductions

· Brief 101 on what parent council does for newcomers

· Kindie Agenda: Brainstorm on a couple of events that could be developed specifically for the kindies (brainstorm, discuss timing, volunteers to execute)

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

· Principal’s update

Other Business – Open floor

Upcoming dates

  • Pizza Day – January 26
  • Gledhill Skate Day – March 8, 2018
  • Next Council meeting – February 22nd, 2018

Daily Announcements – Monday, January 22

What’s on this week?

Monday

  • Dental Screening continues
  • Forest of Reading at lunch
  • USchool Ukulele at lunch
  • Boys Basketball at lunch

Tuesday

  • Ball Hockey Tryout at 7:45am
  • Grade 6s swim at D.A.
  • Primary Makerspace (Grades 2 & 3) at lunch
  • Gledhill School Council Meeting – Tuesday, January 23rd  – 6:00 – 7:30pm (This meeting will feature a Kindergarten-focused agenda. We’ll talk in-school activities, after-school events, and how you can get involved!)
    Meetings are open to all, and childcare (and pizza!) is provided.

Wednesday

  • Karate Kids
  • Ukulele Kids
  • Interview forms go home today

Thursday

  • Rm 25 at McCordic School
  • Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
  • Eco Club meeting
  • Chess at lunch and after school

Friday

  • PIZZA LUNCH!
  • Gledhill Spirit Day – Wear black or yellow!

 

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 is today at lunch
  2. Boys Basketball is today at noon
  3. Gledhill Staff and Parents: This week is the last week to share a photo of yourself with your reusable mug. Let’s show the kids we care about the environment with this simple but important habit. Your name will be entered in a draw to win a big bag of fresh coffee from Mountainview Coffee. Send you photo by email to Mme. Leclerc soon! (Chantal.Leclerc@tdsb.on.ca) Thanks for participating.
  4. Forest of Reading meets today at 11:45. Students please eat your lunch in the lunchroom and then you will be picked up at 11:45.
  5. There will be the last ball hockey tryout tomorrow morning at 7:45am. Please check the list outside the gym office at last recess today to get permission forms and to make sure you are one of the ones who Mr. Webb still needs to have a look at.
  6. Congratulations to A in Rm 26, L in Rm 29, Z in Rm 30 and H in Rm 27 who knew that the word that describes sound going from loud to soft is either decrescendo or diminuendo. Please see Mrs Bailey for your prize. The new question is now posted in the music room and will be up for two weeks.

Healthy Kids Committee’s Recipe of the Month

The Gledhill Council’s Healthy Kids committee is excited to introduce our recipe of the month posts. These recipes are designed to be easy, economical, healthy and kid tested! They are also easily adjusted to accommodate vegan and vegetarian diets. We will archive the recipes on the blog so they can be accessed at a later date. If you have a recipe you’d like to contribute, please email it to thegledhillguardian@gmail.com.

Quick-Cook Chili
This chili is quick and easy to make as it uses mostly pantry items that you probably already have. It is also high in protein and fibre, and mild in taste for the whole family to enjoy!
(makes 8 cups)
Time: 30 mins
Ingredients:
  • 1 ONION, diced
  • 2 CELERY stalks, diced
  • 1/3 cup CHILI POWDER (mild)
  • 1 cup RED KIDNEY BEANS, rinsed
  • 1 cup WHITE KIDNEY BEANS, rinsed
  • 1 can BAKED BEANS, whole can with sauce
  • 1 cup CORN niblets
  • 2 cups SALSA (use your favourite kind, mild for kids)
  • 1 cup cooked QUINOA
Method:
Prepare cooked quinoa.
In a large pot, sauté the onions and celery in a dash of water or oil until soft. Add chili powder, all the beans, the corn, and salsa. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the cooked quinoa.
  • TIPS: this recipe is vegan but you can easily substitute the quinoa for any cooked ground meat. Topping with cheese, sour cream and/or cilantro would also be delicious! Any kind of beans will work, I like using black beans too. And be sure to keep the chili powder and salsa mild, unless your kids like it hot.

Family Potluck Dinner and Dance is tonight!

Gledhill’s potlucks are always a tonne of fun! Join other families for a great meal and then tire the kids out dancing up a storm. Here are the deets:

When: Tonight! Doors open at 5:30. Arrive when you can. Dancing goes until 8pm.

Where: Gledhill School Gym

What to bring:

  • A nut-free appetizer, main dish or dessert (a small note listing your item and ingredients is helpful too)
  • Reusable plates, cutlery and cups (water will be available for drinking)
  • YOUR DANCING SHOES
  • $5 per family with a food item, $10 without

 

 

Daily Announcements – Wednesday, January 17th

What’s on this month? – Mark your calendars

  • Family Potluck and Dance – Thursday, January 18th
  • PA Day – Friday, January 19th
  • Gledhill School Council Meeting – Tuesday, January 23rd  – 6:00 – 7:30pm (This meeting will feature a Kindergarten-focused agenda. We’ll talk in-school activities, after-school events, and how you can get involved!)
    Meetings are open to all, and childcare (and pizza!) is provided.
  • Pizza Lunch – Friday, January 26th

What’s on this week?

Today

  • Scientist in the School Rms 19 & 24

Thursday

  • Welcome back Grade 5s!
  • Dental Screening begins
  • Junior Makerspace (Grades 4, 5 and 6) at lunch
  • Eco Club meeting
  • Boys Basketball
  • Family Potluck  Dinner and Dance – School Gym – Doors open at 5:30pm, arrive when you can.

Friday

  • PA DAY – No School

 

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 reminder to all grade 4, 5 and 6 students interested in Junior Choir to return their forms to Mrs Bailey today before lunch. If you are interested and you need a form, see Mrs Bailey today!
  2. A reminder to boys basketball – it’s tomorrow (Thursday) at lunch. Mrs Pace
  3. Eco Club will meet tomorrow at our usual time and place. See you soon Eco-Tigers. Mme Leclerc and Ms. Roshi.

Mr Currie talked about:

  • Wearing your winter gear
  • Karate Kids rep in to speak with grade 1-4 students and distribute forms.

Remember to listen to other people’s ideas

Have a WILD WILD WEST Wednesday!

Potluck Dinner and Dance is tomorrow night – Don’t forget your dishes!

Help us reduce waste and stay on track with our school’s Eco Goals by bring reusable plates, cutlery and cups to tomorrow night’s Potluck Dinner.