Important Dates

October 17- 22 - Secret Path Week
October 19 & 20 - School Conferences
October 20 - Non-Instructional Day - No School for students
October 25 - Listening Tails; DIV 1
October 31 - Halloween costume day, Nation’s Vision Clinic visit

Inspiration

“We are wired to do hard things” - Carrington

We know that many of you have been hearing the news of the conflict in the Middle East. The events in Israel, the Gaza Strip and other parts of the Middle East are cause for concern around the world. The situation is evolving quickly. Mahoga- ny school is a community, the school community is a neutral place of safety, kind- ness and compassion for all students, staff and families, no matter what your per- sonal beliefs or position may be. We are a school community that believes in and demonstrates inclusivity, respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. Together we will support our students and teachers, while respecting the var- ied needs, values and beliefs in our school community. Currently, more than ever we see the importance of kindness and empathy. All students need to feel safe, respected, welcome and included in schools. We can do hard things but when we do them together it is so much better. Please know that we are here for you if you need support during this time. We are stronger together.

Chapters Indigo Adopt a School

Glenbrook School, has been selected to participate in the 2023 Indigo Adopt a School (AAS) Program – a partnership between the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation and Indigo Books & Music Inc.

We are delighted to be participating in this year’s Adopt a School fundraiser which will run from October 10 – 31! During these three weeks, our partner store will fundraise on behalf of our school and our school can also fundraise by collecting cash donations or through our school’s online fundraising page linked through this link: Indigo Love of Reading - Glenbrook School

Our partner store(s) this year is Indigo Signal Hill located in the Signal Hill Centre S.W. You can also donate in person at the store if you shop there. Please share this link with family and friends and help us achieve our fundraising goal. All funds will be used to purchase books for our school library.

Common Language

At Glenbrook School, we have created and live by sharing our common language. Our common language is”

• Be Kind
• Be safe
• Be Friendly
• Be Caring
• Be Responsible

When we work with our students we apply this language to each student being a leader, every day, regard- less of their grade. Leaders are not a leader in the moment, but rather leaders in an ongoing way, always thinking about how to motivate and guide others. A good student leader understands their responsibility as a role model to the younger students. Not only do they recognize this responsibility, but a good leader is excited about the opportunity to lead and guide others! They would never ask anyone to do anything that they are not willing to do themselves. When we catch our students demonstrating leadership, we are awarding them Leadership bracelets.

Secret Path Week October 17-22

As a Glenbrook school community, we continue to embed Indigenous ways of being, belonging, doing, and knowing as part our ReconciliACTIONs. Our understanding builds as we interact and learn from the land, re- flect and share, hear and speak stories, celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ contributions and deepen our connec- tions. Our acknowledgement spans far beyond truth and reconciliation week and orange shirt day.

As a proud Downie Wenjack legacy school, we are committed to listening, learning and acting. Secret Path Week is a national movement which occurs annually from Oct 17th-22nd. The week was inspired by Chanie Wenjack, a victim of the residential school system. We will start our work around the Walk for Wenjack by committing to walk a distance dependent on age or grade.

Our teachings surrounding this will be solidified through sharing circles and classroom lessons.

Check out the link below to find out more about reconciliACTIONs happening throughout Canada and learn more about what it means to be a Legacy School.

• Downie Wenjack Resources

Thank You

Thank you to our wonderful School Council & Parent Society for all of their support so far this school year!

• Provided dinner for teachers during School Conferences
• Purchased Chromebooks
• Supplemented materials for our Makerspace
• Paid for residencies including: -Alien In-Line skating,

Halloween

This year at Glenbrook School we will celebrate Halloween by allowing students who would like to dress up in a costume to do so on October 31.

Students who wish to wear a costume must follow these rules when dressing up to celebrate:

• Costumes are allowed· Costume masks are not allowed
• No weapons or gore allowed--No costume accessories...... wands, gloves, broom, canes, etc
• No outside or homemade treats or food to be brought into the school as there will be no shar- ing of food or parties
• No costume parades/Halloween parties
• Students must still be able to participate in Phys-Ed classes and all other learning opportuni- ties that day
• Students must dress appropriately for outside weather

School Council

Our casino is quickly approaching and we still have 1 vacant position for a chip runner on Saturday, November 4 from 7pm-3:45am. Backup for all shifts are vacant as well. If you sign up for backup, you will only be called if someone can't make their scheduled shift. Casinos can bring in upwards of $70000 for our students! This is a really fun and easy way to contribute. No experience is necessary, we have advisors with us the whole time that will help guide us. Meals and snacks are provided and there is free underground parking. Taxi rides to and from the casino will be provided for those who need a ride. If you have any questions, please send

Kernels popcorn fundraiser forms were sent home this week! Order forms due with payment on Friday, Nov popcorn will be delivered to students on Thursday, November 16. Please contact Jane at glenbrookpc@gmail have any questions.

Movie night - school council is hosting a family movie night on Thursday, November 16 in the school gym. playing the Super Mario Bros Movie! Movie starts at 6:30pm. Admission is by donation and there will be a $1 Bring your own pillow and blankets to sit on. Chairs will only be permitted at the back of the gym.

Did you know that we have an ongoing fundraiser with Mabel's Labels? These amazing labels are dishwasher and laundry safe, last forever and come in lots of fun designs. Place your order online and it will get shipped straight to your door. School Council will receive a 20% commission! Just click here to go to our Mabel's Label's fundraiser and search for Glenbrook School Council.

We are now on Instagram! Follow us @glenbrook_pc.