September 18, 2026

Upcoming Dates

Sept 20 - 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

Oct. 1 - Welcome Community Event

A Message from Mrs. Schreider and Ms. Petinarelis

It has been a joy watching our school come alive over the past two weeks. From seeing familiar faces return to welcoming new families into our community, our hallways and classrooms are already filled with energy, curiosity, and bright smiles.

We firmly believe that a strong partnership between home and school is key to every child’s success. We are deeply grateful for your support, patience, and encouragement as we launch this new academic year together.

Here are a few quick reminders as we continue to build our momentum:

Communication: Please check your email and our school portal regularly for upcoming events, classroom updates, and announcements.
Routines: Consistent morning and dismissal routines help our students feel secure and ready for a successful day. Thank you for helping keep drop-off and pick-up running smoothly.
Get Involved: Keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities to join our parent council, volunteer, or attend school events. We love seeing our families involved!

If you ever have questions, feedback, or need assistance, please never hesitate to reach out to our office team or your child’s teacher. We are all here to support you and your children every step of the way.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us. We are looking forward to a fantastic, fulfilling year ahead!

Information Items

Save the Date!

Join us to meet your child’s teachers on Thursday, October 1 at 6:00pm.

GIVE (Get Involved Volunteer in Education)

GIVE is a free, five-session training program designed to welcome and support parents, newcomers and community members in becoming active volunteers within YRDSB schools.

Participants will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to volunteer effectively and inclusively, while building connections, developing new skills and gaining valuable experience. GIVE also helps schools strengthen meaningful parent and community engagement, supporting student well-being, success and a strong sense of belonging. Please see more information on this flyer.

Accident Insurance

YRDSB does not provide individual student accident insurance coverage for student injuries that occur on school premises or during school-sponsored/extracurricular activities (athletics, clubs, field trips). We encourage families to verify that their child is covered under their insurance. If not, we recommend that you purchase student accident insurance. Student accident insurance provides coverage for injuries due to accidents not covered by government or private health plans (e.g. the cost of dental work). If your child is involved in an accident, whether at school or during non-school hours, insuremykids® protects your family from the resulting expenses. For more information, visit insuremykids.com or call 1-800-463-5437.

Action Items

Terry Fun Run

On Monday, September 28th, students at Bayview Hill E.S. will participate in the annual Terry Fox School Run. It is a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive.

Throughout the day, all the students will run or walk to support this important event. The event will take place on the back field of the school, and the distance of the run will vary according to the grade of the student.

Please join us and support this wonderful cause by donating to: https://schools.terryfox.ca/BayviewHillESRichmondHill

Thank you for your support of Terry Fox at BHES!

Back to School Forms Important

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.

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.

Please complete a separate form for each child attending our schools.

Learn how to create a Family Dashboard account if you do not have one.

The forms are also available online at https://startupforms.yrdsb.ca. You will need your child’s student number. Tips are available on the Board website. Translation is also available on the website.