The Gledhill Guardian

What’s on this week:

Today:

• Character Ed. Assembly

Wednesday:

• Rms 24, 25, 30 off to see Wonder

Thursday:

• Eco Club @ Lunch
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Principal for the Day

Friday:

• Spirit Day – COZY PAJAMA DAY!
• Last Day of School 2017

 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. Mrs. Bailey will meet the Primary Choir at 11:45 in the basement and go to  the Music Room for a brief meeting. Make sure to have your outdoor clothes and boots.
2. This Friday is Pajama Day. Yay! Wear your PJs to school!
3. Grades 2 and 3 students, if you are interested in joining Makerspace Club in January, please see Mrs Kopka in the library this morning to pick up a permission form. M
4. Makerspace and Forest of Reading Forms are due tomorrow.
5. Eco Club will meet on Thursday at lunch. Please bring any outstanding permission forms.

Mr Currie talked about:

• Days of Significance

Please remember not to through snow.

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

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