The Gledhill Guardian

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Eco-Club at lunch

Friday:

• Pizza Lunch!
• SPIRIT Day – “Favourite Character Day” The Kindergarteners will participate by BRINGING their favourite book to school for the day. Everyone else in grades 1-6 has the option to dress up as their favourite book/movie character.

 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 meets today at lunch outside Rm 6.
2. A message from the Eco-Club: To reduce energy consumption, each Thursday at lunchtime, Eco Club members will be conducting school-wide light monitoring. Please remember to turn off lights, open window coverings and save our resources. Thank you!
3. There is a box in the office for suggestions on how to GREEN up your holidays. Please submit all your ideas!

Please remember to think before you speak.

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Ukulele Kids – Final Day
• Fire Safety in Rm 22

Thursday:

• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Eco-Club at lunch

Friday:

• Pizza Lunch!
• SPIRIT Day – “Favourite Character Day” The Kindergarteners will participate by BRINGING their favourite book to school for the day. Everyone else in grades 1-6 has the option to dress up as their favourite book/movie character.

 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 was read about how to make your holidays GREEN!
2. Makerspace forms for the January session can be picked up from the library this week. All forms are due back next Wednesday. If you have already had a turn and want to join again, come to the library this week and put your name on a waiting list.
3. Calling all readers! Forest of Reading will be starting after the holidays. If you are interested in joining, please come to a brief meeting in the library this morning at recess. Bring all your outdoor gear with you. You will be going outside.
4. Eco Club will meet tomorrow, Thursday, December 14th at the beginning of lunch outside  Rm 6. See you then!

Mr. Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Weather – we will monitor temp and wind chill – please wear all you winter gear!

Please remember to have fun and bundle up when you are outside!

Have a WEATHERFUL Wednesday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Character Ed. Assembly
• Junior Makerspace at lunch (Last day) (Gr 4-6)
• Gledhill School Council Meeting – Guest Speaker- Our Trustee, Sheila Cary-Meagher. Pizza and Childcare provided – 6:00pm -7:30pm in the School Library

Wednesday:

• Ukulele Kids – Final Day
• Fire Safety in Rm 22

Thursday:

• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25

Friday:

• Pizza Lunch!
• SPIRIT Day – “Favourite Character Day” The Kindergarteners will participate by BRINGING their favourite book to school for the day. Everyone else in grades 1-6 has the option to dress up as their favourite book/movie character.

 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. Attention students in grades 2-6: New Makerspace session will be starting on January 9th after the holiday break. Grades 2-3 will meet on Tuesdays and grades 4-6 on Thursdays. There are only 20 spots available for each session. Pick up your permission forms from Ms. Kopka this week. If you have already had a turn to participate you need to put your name on a waiting list.
2. Eco-Club – Please hand in permission forms today or tomorrow. We will meet on Thursday.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Today’s Character Assembly
• Days of Significance – Hanukkah
• Wearing your cold weather gear
• Snow stays on the ground

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Winter Concerts: Kindie Concert at 2pm, Gr 1-6 Concert at 6:45pm. No time for dinner? The council will be selling pizza before the evening concert!

 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. Please visit the Lost and Found (in the basement hallway) before Monday as we are doing our mid-year clean up and any items not retrieved will be donated at the end of day Monday.
2. A message for students who have joined the Eco-Club. Please meet Mme Leclerc with your lunch and outdoor clothing at the beginning of lunch in Rm 6. We will have a short meeting to introduce ourselves. See you soon. Mme Leclerc and Ms. Roshi.
3. Dead batteries will continue to be collected throughout the year. Please place them in the white bucket on top of the large metal barrel near the school entrance.
4. Mrs. Pace’s gym classes will be in the basement today.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Wearing your winter gear

Please remember to say please and thank you.

Have a THINKING Thursday!

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Ukulele Kids
• Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal at 9:00 am

Thursday:

• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Winter Concerts: Kindie Concert at 2pm, Gr 1-6 Concert at 6:45pm 

 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 Eco-Club will begin tomorrow, Thursday, Dec 7th at lunch.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance
• Wearing your winter gear
• Caution with icy pavement in the school yard
• Still some apples available in the office
• All unclaimed Lost and Found Items will be going to charity on Monday so they will be on display during the concerts for people look through and find their lost items.
• The School will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the Winter Concerts. Food will be donated to Community Centre 55