The Gledhill Guardian

We are looking for some totally tubular people to help out with the 80’s Dance Party & Silent Auction on Sat. Nov. 18. It runs from 7:30 – 12:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion on Woodbine.

There are several gnarly jobs that need doing including :

• Set-up 
• Ticket Table/Front Door
• Selling 50/50 Draw Tickets
• Monitoring the silent auction tables
• Pizza Sales
• Clean up

Grab a friend and sign up for one of these rad jobs together! For more details click HERE

What’s on this week:

Today:

• U-School Ukulele
• Chess @ lunch in Rm 30

Tuesday:

• Running Club at 7:45 am
• Primary Choir (Grades 1-3)
• Junior Makerspace (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday:

• Ukulele Kids
• Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 8:30 – 11:30am
• Progress Reports go home

Thursday:

• Running Club at 7:45am
• Primary Makerspace (Grades 2-3)
• Chess @ Lunch in Rm 25
• Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 8:30 – 11:30am and Family Event 3:30 – 6:00pm
• Parent Teacher Interviews

Friday: 

• PA Day
• Parent Teacher Interviews

Saturday:

• Parents’ Night Out – 80’s Dance Party and Silent Auction at The Royal Canadian Legion  – 1240 Woodbine Ave

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 classes today at lunch – Grades 4 and 5 classes
2. The Book Fair starts Wednesday, Nov 15 through Wed, Nov 22. Classes can visit to browse and shop 8:30-11:30 (closed at recess). Thursday, Nov 16 is the Family Event open 3:30 -6:00pm. We look forward to you attending.
3. We have apples available in the office.

Remember to treat others the way you’d like to be treated.

Have a MAGICAL Monday!

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 that our Remembrance Day assembly will take place this morning at 10:30am. Please give out poppies after recess and then come to the gym. Please have your two class wreath bearers sitting close to the middle aisle. Teachers please remind your students about appropriate behaviour at this important assembly. Also, please bring the program that was in your mailbox. Extras made are for the guests. Thank you!
2. Mrs. Pace’s period 1 and period 2 P.E. classes will be in the basement this morning due to the Remembrance Day assembly set-up.
3. Library helpers, please meet in the library this morning at recess.
4. Hey basketball girls—the last tryout is on Monday at 7:45am! See you there!

Culture of Equity in School (2017)
The Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) Enhancing Equity Task Force is working together with the School Board and local communities to learn about and reduce barriers that prevent students from learning. The purpose of the Task Force is to find ways to improve the culture of learning and well-being to help schools meet the needs of all students.

When: Thurs, November 9th
Time: 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Gledhill School Library

As parents/caregivers within the TDSB, we have the opportunity to provide  feedback as a group towards the work of the Enhancing Equity Task Force by collectively submitting answers to a survey on the “culture of equity” in our school.

The Gledhill School Council invites you to join us on Thursday, November 9th at 6:30pm in the Gledhill Library to contribute to the survey answers.
Childcare will be provided for school aged children.

Please contact Marisa Silver – Parent Engagement co-chair – at
mwosnick@gmail.com with any questions.

From the survey website:
“An equitable school system is one where each student is given an equal and fair opportunity to thrive. We want to hear from you about the culture of equity in your school. We (the task force) will collect this information through an online Feedback Form.
(Please note that this is not an evaluation of the school. The purpose is to collect data to understand what stage TDSB schools are at in creating equitable experiences and outcomes for all students. This data will provide each school with information to guide planning and action. At the same time, it will help inform the Task Force in its recommendations for the School Board to take bold steps in maximizing the potential of every student and every school community. Individual school reports will be shared in Fall 2017 so that an ongoing effort can begin locally to enhance equity in every school.)” ~TDSB Enhancing Equity Task Force

Ms Kopka, our amazing librarian, is holding her annual Scholastic Book Fair in the library Nov 15 through Nov 22. Proceeds help her buy new books for the library. Parents are needed in short shifts to staff the check out table and help kids with their purchases. 2-3 parents per shift helps things run smoothly.

The Book Fair Shifts are:

Mornings of Wednesday, Nov 15  , Thursday, Nov 16, Monday, Nov 20, Tuesday, Nov 21 and Wednesday, Nov 22

• 8:30 – 9:45am
• 9:30 – 10:45am
• 10:30 – 11:40am

and, the afternoon of Thursday, November 16th

• 3:30 – 4:15pm
• 4:15 – 5:15pm
• 5:15 – 6:00pm

Please consider helping out if you can. Sign up is through this Google Doc: Sign Up

NEW – Each ticket purchase enters your name in a draw for a Marlies GIFT PACK!

They can be purchased online at http:/www.sagoto.com/gsc/marlies

Or by contacting Melissa Hillier at melissahillier@hotmail.com

Deadline to order tickets is Friday, November 17th

There will be an opportunity for students to skate on the ice before the game starts. If you wish to participate, please arrive at 12:30 to lace up. The pre-game skate starts at 1pm.

*TICKETS can be picked up in the office the week of November 27th 2017.  If you choose to have your child pick up the tickets, Marlies will not be issuing replacement tickets if tickets are lost.

*TICKETS must be picked up by Wednesday, November 29th at 3:30pm (please note that Friday is PA day). Tickets will not be handed out on game day.