Week of June 1st- June 5th, 2026
Monday, June 1 | Day 5 | Crossing Guard Appreciation Week Jr. Intramural Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, School Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. |
Tuesday, June 2 | Day 1 | Sante Fe Pizza Gr. 1 Safety Village, Gr. 3 EQAO, Jr. Boys soccer, Int. Co-Ed Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee |
Wednesday, June 3 | Day 2 | Mucho Burrito Gr. 3 EQAO, Discover Kindergarten, Int. Co-Ed Soccer, Jr. Intramural Soccer |
Thursday, June 4 | Day 3 | East Side Marios Gr. 1 EG Fire Visit, Gr. 8 Trip to Pine Crest, Gr. 3 EQAO, Rubik’s Cube Club, Jr. Boys soccer, Flag Football |
Friday, June 5 | Day 0 | PA Day |
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Fruit Cup Fill-Up Challenge
The Newmarket Food Pantry will be collecting fruit cups/pouches at our upcoming WE CONNECT event. Please bring a donation if you would like on June 10, 2026.
Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
To prevent heat-related illnesses in extreme heat, students should:
- Wear loose light clothing, which will help reduce body heat.
- Drink plenty of water. Bring a reusable water bottle to school.
- Wear a hat outside and apply sunscreen with SPF of 30 or higher.
- Students should apply the sunscreen independently. Due to allergies, any sun protection creams should never be shared with other students.
Gr. 3 and 6 students will participate in the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessments. Grade 3 students will write their assessments on June 2, 3, and 4. Families are asked to avoid scheduling trips or appointments during these assessment dates. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Have You Moved or Are You Moving Over the Summer? 
Please let the school office know if you have a change in address so we can keep our files up to date. If your child will not be returning to Phoebe Gilman in September, our office staff can support the transfer of our students’ files to the new school.
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Elementary Calendar for 2026-2027 (PDF)This calendar identifies important dates in the school calendar year, including school holidays and professional activity (PA days).
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Visit our Lost and Found Boutique
Please encourage your child to visit our Lost and Found Boutique to claim any missing items before the end of the school year. Any unclaimed items will be donated. Thank you!
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Proper Footwear for Physical Activities
Students and families are reminded that proper footwear is needed for physical activities throughout the day. For safety, Crocs, slides, sandals, and flip flops are not considered proper footwear and should not be worn for gym class. Students should be wearing running shoes. Thank you for your understanding.
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Camp Black Brilliance will offer families the opportunity to get to know the Kindergarten program and have their children experience their introduction to schooling in a way that is culturally responsive and affirming of their identity, through experiential learning. Register Today! The deadline is June 1, 2026. Please see our Camp-Black-Brilliance-Flyer and Camp Black Brilliance website for more information. For more information or questions, please contact blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.
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Summer Camp Discount for Phoebe Gilman P.S. Families
Kidz Can Play Inc. offers athletic programs and Summer Camps for children ages 4–13 in the Newmarket and East Gwillimbury areas. They are currently accepting registrations for our upcoming camps and are pleased to offer Phoebe Gilman P.S. families a $15 discount on registrations.
Their camps feature a variety of engaging activities, including Arts & Crafts, Drama, Music, Physical Activities, Team-Building, and more! http://www.kidzcanplay.ca
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We value volunteers as educational partners in support of student learning, achievement and well-being. We are grateful to the volunteers who share their skills, talents and time and support positive communication between school, families and community. Please join us on June 12 as we recognize our volunteers at our Character Matters Assembly. We invite volunteers to click here to indicate their attendance at our Character Matters Assembly and Volunteer Appreciation Celebration.
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School Fundraiser: Domino’s
Enjoy a Domino’s pizza for Family Pizza Night every Thursday and Friday until the end of the school year!
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School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week is Next Week!
Our School Crossing Guards play an essential role in our school community, helping our students safely cross busy streets. Let’s recognize and celebrate their commitment, professionalism, and care for our members of our school community.
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Join us for the Rise of Road Tennis Festival
Sat., June 27, 2026 from 11 am to 4:00 pm. Join us at the York Regional Police Community Safety Village in Whitchurch-Stouffville to learn about the game of road tennis and participate in the sport first hand.
Bring your family and friends to learn how to play a sport that originated in Barbados. A mix between the sports of tennis, table tennis and pickleball, this sport will get you moving! Meet many people in the community through this event and continue to help each other to Shine On. Click here for more info.
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Understanding and Navigating the Education System - Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Virtual Information Session on Monday, June 15, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. 
Families, parents, and caregivers, please join us for our monthly virtual meeting, where families with Black children come together to learn about resources and upcoming programs for Black students in both elementary and secondary schools. Please see our flyer for more information and the registration link. For further information, please email the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.
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Prevention of Tick Bites 
Please see York Region’s Fight the Bite fact sheet and the following precautions to help minimize exposure to ticks when enjoying the outdoors:
- Use insect repellent containing DEET or icaridin when outside and apply according to the manufacturer's instructions
- Wear light colored clothing, long pants, long-sleeved tops, socks and closed footwear to cover exposed skin
- In wooded areas or areas of brush and parks, stay on paths (the middle of the trail).
- Search your body for ticks after spending time outdoors
- Pay special attention to the following body areas: behind your knees, on your head, belly button, underarm areas, groin, and back
- Shower when you get home to remove unattached ticks
- Remove attached ticks from your body as soon as possible
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Click here for the Persian Translation. Click here for the Russian Translation. Please email the school if you need the Gator Social translated into a different language. phoebe.gilman.ps@yrdsb.ca