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

Posted on January 25, 2018 | Comments Off on 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

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Daily Announcements – Wednesday, January 24th

Posted on January 24, 2018 | Comments Off on 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!

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

Posted on January 22, 2018 | Comments Off on 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

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Daily Announcements – Monday, January 22

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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.

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Healthy Kids Committee’s Recipe of the Month

Posted on January 19, 2018 | Comments Off on 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.

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Family Potluck Dinner and Dance is tonight!

Posted on January 18, 2018 | Comments Off on 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

 

 

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Daily Announcements – Wednesday, January 17th

Posted on January 17, 2018 | Comments Off on 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!

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

Posted on January 17, 2018 | Comments Off on 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.

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Agenda Item Shout Out

Posted on January 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Agenda Item Shout Out

Next Tuesday, January 23rd is our next Gledhill School Council Meeting. We are now putting together the agenda. Please email thegledhillguardian@gmail.com if you have any agenda items you’d like included. This meeting will be a Kindergarten focused meeting, but all agenda items are welcome.

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Daily Announcements – Tuesday, January 16th

Posted on January 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Daily Announcements – Tuesday, January 16th

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

  • Primary Makerspace (Grades 2 & 3) at lunch

Wednesday

  • 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 Grades 4- 6 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 4, 5 and 6 students to return your permission forms for choir tomorrow. Please see Mrs. Bailey immediately following these announcements. Please come at the beginning of lunch if you still need a form.
  2. Mrs. Pace’s gym classes will be in the basement due to lack of heat in the gym.

Remember to be inculsive

Have a TUBULAR Tuesday!

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