Upcoming Dates
Sept 19 - Last Day to Sign up for Lunch Programs
Sept 28 - Terry Fox Run, First School Council Meeting
Sept 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
A Message from Ms. Schreider and Ms. Petinarelis
Welcome!
We had a wonderful first week back at school. The students have adjusted quickly to the routines and it has been a pleasure to see them hard at work!
Caring and Safe Schools Presentations
Next week, all students will be attending Caring and Safe Schools Presentations. These presentations are designed to underscore behaviour expectations as we continue to sustain caring, safe and inclusive school environments.
Presentation topics include:
- Racism;
- Bullying;
- Progressive discipline;
- Personal mobile devices such as cell phones, smart watches, and tablets;
- Vaping for grades 7 & 8; and
- Standing up for each other, including methods of reporting incidents of racism, discrimination and bullying.
In these presentations, students will be learning about racism, discrimination, and bullying. This learning will continue throughout the school year. Instances of racism, discrimination and bullying are not acceptable and are addressed through progressive discipline. In some cases of racism and discrimination, York Regional Police may be involved.
Students will also be reminded about safe school behaviours, including what items must never be brought to school, such as peanut products, vape products/drug paraphernalia, weapons/replica weapons (including knives).
Standing up for one another and reporting when something does not feel safe is part of a caring and safe school environment. Students should report incidents involving other students that make them or others feel unsafe or uncomfortable, including acts of racism, discrimination and bullying.
Students can report incidents by:
- Telling a caring adult;
- Using the YRDSB’s “Report It Button” (Located on our school’s website, the online Report It button allows students and families to share information about inappropriate student behaviour and incidents of hate or discrimination. Contacting Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868).
For more details on these items or other Caring and Safe Schools topics, please read the Guide to the School Year or visit the Caring and Safe Schools section on the YRDSB website for more information and to access family resources to continue these conversations at home.
Lunch Programs
And finally, our lunch programs are now starting to be available on School Cash. Please sign up as soon as you can. The last day to sign up is September 19.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Heather Schreider and Georgia Petinarelis
Information Items
Adult Day School
Please see the YRDSB Adult Day School Flyer . Registration is now open!
Cycling or Rolling to School
Students who use bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards or scooters to travel to school:
- must wear a helmet;
- must dismount before arriving on school property and walk them while on school property, whether electronic or not-electronic, including all sidewalks, pathways, and walkways on school grounds;
- should lock bicycles on the bike rack, and store rollerblades, skateboards or scooters in their locker, backpack or school designated area; the school is not responsible for any lost or damaged personal items;
- are reminded that walk and roll shoes, skateboards are not allowed on school property/in the school.
G.I.V.E. Get Involved. Volunteer in Education!
All parents, guardians and caregivers are welcome to join this free training program!
To become a GIVE participant, please register for one of the training sessions below.
Participants must attend all five training days (Monday through Friday) and complete 20 hours of volunteer service at a school of their choice. Join our workshop series and empower yourself to support your child’s learning, strengthen parent engagement, and build a stronger school community. GIVE 2026 Fall Sessions Flyer
Grade 8 Open House High School Information
Please see link for more information regarding Grade 8 Open House information.
Indigenous Languages and International Languages (ILIL)
Registration for the Indigenous Languages and International Languages (ILIL) 2026-2027 program year is now open. Classes for students in SK to Grade 8 will be held in person or online. Registration deadline for the full program is Monday, September 14, 2026 (students can still register after this date, starting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026). Language class offerings and/or program locations are subject to change based on enrollment. Learn more about the ILIL 2026-2027 Year‑Long Program opportunities for Grade SK - 12 students by viewing the program flyer.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
September 30th is a day for Canadians to observe both Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is a chance to learn about the history and lasting impact of residential schools, which were institutions created to assimilate Indigenous children, erase their cultures, and perpetrate the genocide of Indigenous Peoples. The day also honours the story of residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad, a member of the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation, survivor of the residential school system, and the founder of Orange Shirt Day.
We encourage staff and students to wear an orange shirt on September 30th to recognize the bravery and resilience of survivors and those who never returned home.
Action Items
Back to School Forms
The back-to-school forms can be found in the family dashboard at family.yrdsb.ca. Click on the arrow by your child’s name, select the back-to-school forms button and choose your language.
Please follow these steps for each child. Forms will automatically populate with your child’s information through the Family Dashboard.
Learn more about how to create a Family Dashboard account if you do not have one
It is important that these back-to-school forms are completed as soon as possible at the start of the school year. There are both mandatory and optional forms. The forms are to be completed for all students. Your child's school will access the information.