Dear Families,

Thank you for another great week at Glebe. We look forward to more sunshine in October, and are eager to share the many exciting things happening in the school.  

Special Olympics Soccer Qualifiers

The Special Olympic Soccer Qualifiers were a success! Nine Schools participated from across the Ottawa Region, and Special Olympics Ontario Lead Johnny Byrne was on hand to share opening remarks along with our Superintendent Prince Duah, and our Learning Support Services Superintendent Kate Stoudt. Students shared their favourite moments from yesterday, “We loved scoring goals!” “We came in with an ACDC song!” “I loved winning some games!” “I like being cheered in!”  Track and Field qualifiers are next!

Student Photos & ID cards

Student photo packages and ID cards were given out this week. Your student should have them. If the student missed the photo days in September, there is a re-take day on October 22 when they can get their photo for the yearbook/ID.

From There and Back Again - Documentary Premiere at Glebe Collegiate

Join us for the premiere of this documentary film, where Glebe Collegiate History students help to tell the story of John Edward Tayler alongside his son, friends and family.

From growing up in Edmonton to his three and a half years as a Japanese prisoner of war in World War II, John has a compelling story of leadership, determination and inspiration.  If you plan to attend, click on the link and follow the instructions to politely RSVP. 

The cost of admission is free. It will start at 2:45 with a reception, a short program at 3:15, and the documentary will commence at 3:30. For those unable to attend and who wish to see the documentary it will be uploaded to https://jthp.ca/ on October 27th. 

Remembrance Day National Broadcast - Operation Remembrance

On Remembrance Day, Glebe History students, Comm Tech students and the Choir are invited to participate in a national broadcast at the Chateau Laurier to showcase their short video about John McCrae, with a special focus on his poem "In Flanders Fields”  This video will be posted on Youtube under the Operation Remembrance page. 

Oral Reading Fluency Support

All grade 9 students will have the opportunity to do an oral reading fluency diagnostic test as part of the work we do to support literacy.  This will occur during class in the second week of October.

Learning Support Opportunities

Thank you to all of you who registered your student in a learning support program through the Glebe and Continuing Education partnership.  We will be able to support six classes with all-Glebe instructors, Tamara Khalaf , Eli Johnson, Kathleen Laide, Alex Paynter, and Donna Douglas.  Class start times are as follows:

Grade 9 Math Foundational Skills
Every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00pm beginning Oct 14th

Grade 10 Math Foundational Skills
Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm beginning Oct 15th

Grade 9 and 10 Literacy Foundational Skills
Every Monday from 3:00-4:00pm beginning Oct 20th

Math and Science Homework Help
Every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00pm beginning Oct 15th

Organization Skills
Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm beginning Oct 15th

Writing and Research Support
Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm beginning Oct 15th.

Teachers will set up google classrooms and be in touch with room numbers.

*There is still a small number of spaces in all of these programs. Email glebeci@ocdsb.ca to register as the registration form has closed.

Pizza
Pizza returns this week to the school on Wednesday!! Yum!

Guests in the School in the Next Two Weeks

Abilities Ottawa- Supporting Wheelchair Basketball in the school
Ana Marsland- Parent Council Chair, speaking to students in leadership courses about event planning
Catherine McKenna- Former Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Author of “Run Like a Girl,” speaking to students in leadership courses about the positive impact of youth leadership.
OCISO, discussing some programs they offer for newly immigrated students - tutoring, after school programs, language instruction, etc.

Change of Date for School Council

The School Council meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2025.  As this is a religious holiday, we are going to move the date to October 27, 2025, at 7pm in the Library.  Thank you for bringing this to our attention! It was amazing to see so many people at our first council meeting-keep coming and collaborating with us.

Speciality High Skills Majors

At 6:30pm on October 27th, we will be hosting a Parent Session on Speciality High Skills Majors. We are receiving many questions about how it works and what it is all about. We will be doing a short presentation followed by a Q&A, and you are welcome to sign your student up following the presentation. We do not want students to miss out on these opportunities.

Fresh from the Farm Fundraiser

A friendly reminder from GCI School Council that bundles of fresh Ontario apples and vegetables are available for order via this link: Fresh from the Farm   

Looking to give back to the community?  Bundles can also be purchased for our neighbours in need at local centres (we will deliver on your behalf!)  

The deadline for ordering is Friday, October 17, 2025 for delivery later in November (exact date TBC).   

We Grew Again!

This month we will be opening some new classes and hiring some new staff in Co-Op Education, French,  Peer Tutoring, Science and English as a Second Language.  

Looking Ahead…

October 16-17
Leadership Conference for Students in Leadership Classes or in leadership roles in clubs

October 23
Parent-Teacher Interviews

November 18
Mid-term Report Cards 

Enjoy what looks to be a warm weekend,
Robin, Christine and Sam