February 6, 2026

Visit our new school website and our school Instagram account @theroar_bhes.  See upcoming events on our school calendar.

Upcoming Dates 

Feb 16 - Family Day

Feb 17 - Lunar New Year

Feb 17-19 - Term 1 Report Cards available on Dashboard

We Need Your Help…

It was great to see so many families join our “walk to school day” this past week.  Although it has been a chilly winter, we still encourage families to use active ways to get to and from school.  Not only is this a healthy option, it also helps with the congestion on the roads near our school.

We also wanted to take this opportunity to remind all families about being safe and considerate when dropping off and picking up your children. 

Please remember:

• Our parking lot is NOT to be used for dropping off or picking your child before or after school.
• Our bus loop is also our emergency lane.  Cars should NOT stop or park here at any time.
• Stopping your car when it blocks our parking lot entrance or exit makes it very difficult for buses to enter and exit.
• Take extra care and caution when driving in school areas and be on the look out for children at all times.

And, most importantly, please be considerate.  We are working hard to build a school community for our students that is built on care, kindness and being aware of how actions impact others.  We ask you to do the same!

G.I.V.E! 2026 Winter Session

Empower yourself to support your school community and enrich your child's learning experience! Join the GIVE! (Get Involved, Volunteer in Education) training program, a 5-morning workshop series, and discover how you can make a difference in your child’s education by volunteering in schools.

Location: Ashton Meadows Public School (230 Calvert Rd., Markham, ON L6C 1T5)

Dates: February 23 to 27, 2026 (Monday to Friday)

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

See GIVE Winter 2026 Event for more information.

Artificial Intelligence

Students in Grades 7-12 will have access to Board-approved enterprise AI tools, such as Gemini which meets strict security and privacy standards. This will begin February 17, 2026. 

• In Kindergarten to Grade 6, students will learn about AI - what it is, how it works and how to think critically about it. They will not use AI chatbot tools.
• In Grades 7-12, students will have access to Board-approved enterprise AI tools beginning February 17, 2026. These approved tools, including Google Gemini, meet strict security and privacy standards and are education-licenced accounts. These tools do not use student data to train AI models and provide a safe, controlled environment for learning. 

Resources for Students and Families are posted on the WWW, along with student guidelines on AI usage.

Renewed Computer Technology – Winter Applications

As part of a partnership between YRDSB and Renewed Computer Technology (RCT), families with children enrolled in our Board have the opportunity to purchase quality refurbished computers at a reduced cost. Applicants must live in Ontario, have a student enrolled at YRDSB and either receive government assistance payments or qualify as a limited income earner under the limited income cut-off standards*.

Below is a limited income grid for your reference.

This year, there are different packages available for purchase. Please reference the online application page for the current available package offerings. Please note that there are three options for delivery.

1. If you would like for the computer to be delivered directly to your home, there is RCT OTR Order Form a $25 charge for laptops and a $35 charge for desktops. Families who choose this delivery option will have their order shipped when it is ready, roughly 3 weeks from date of order.
2. If you would like the device shipped to your child’s school there is a $20 delivery charge. If you choose this shipping option, the computer will be delivered to your child's school in March after the end of the promotion period. Please indicate the name of the school on the form when selecting this option.
3. You may choose to pick up the computer from the RCT Mississauga Warehouse, for free, located at 945 Meyerside Drive, Mississauga. Families who choose this option will have their order ready for pick up roughly 3 weeks after the date of order.

Parents and legal guardians may apply for one computer per student, with a limit of two per household. Please see below for a full list of device specifications.

If you are interested in applying, please complete an online application at https://www.jotform.com/210054491659255 using the group code on the attached program flyer. The application period is from January 15, 2025 – February 27, 2025.

Please note - There are sections in the RCT Online Application that are no longer applicable:

• Requirement of Proof or Documentation of Income
• Requirement to participate in training prior to receiving your computer/laptop 

The Section on Course of Study can pertain to elementary or secondary. If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet, please contact the administration team at your school for assistance.

For inquiries related to the RCT application process, devices and delivery, please contact Hafza Arshad (harshad@rcto.ca) and for inquiries related to support from YRDSB, please contact Yvonne Kelly (yvonne.kelly@yrdsb.ca) 

For more information, including complete application and payment instructions, please refer to the attached program flyer and checklist.