Week of March 2nd - March 6 th, 2026
Monday, March 2 | Day 3 | Int. Girls Area Basketball J/I Chess Club |
Tuesday, March 3 | Day 4 | Sante Fe Pizza Sr. Boys Basketball, Int. Band |
Wednesday, March 4 | Day 5 | Mucho Burrito Gr. 2s to Sibbald (Myers) YR Skills Challenge @ Humber College | Sr. Boys Basketball, Int. Band |
Thursday, March 5 | Day 1 | East Side Marios Gr. 2s to Sibbald (Conway/Marcus-Jones) Int. Boys Area Basketball | Choir, Pri. Chess, Gr. 6 Band |
Friday, March 6 | Day 2 | Gr. 4s to Sibbald (Laarakkers/Barnett) Jazz Band |
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Families planning to move or students not returning in September
As we begin our planning for the 2026-2027 school year, we kindly ask you to inform the school office if your family has plans to move over the summer or if your children will not be returning in September for any reason. This information helps us to ensure a smooth transition for all students and to make necessary staffing arrangements for the upcoming academic year. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and helps us in planning effectively for the new school year. Thank you for your support.
Tips for Speaking With Your Child After a Tragic Event~ Supporting Family Conversations
The Board’s website has tips for speaking with your child after a tragic event. The information was prepared with resources from the National Association of School Psychologists, the Ontario Psychological Association, and the American Psychological Association.
Cereal Drive - Newmarket Food Pantry 
We are excited to announce that PGPS will be participating in the Student Community Hero Campaign hosted by the Newmarket Food Pantry! As we move past the Holiday Season, many families in our community continue to struggle with food insecurity, especially children. This year, the Newmarket Food Pantry is thrilled to host its first-ever Cereal Box Domino Challenge in collaboration with local elementary schools. We believe that by joining forces, we can make a significant and positive impact on the lives of families in need.
What is it? The Cereal Box Domino Challenge is a fun community service activity where participants gather new, unopened cereal boxes, arrange them in a large domino chain, and watch them fall before donating them to their local food bank. All cereal boxes will then be donated to the Newmarket Food Pantry!
How to help? Bring in a new, unopened cereal box between Monday, March 2, 2026 and Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Prizes: The homeroom class that brings in the most cereal boxes will win a popcorn & movie afternoon in the library, and the second-place class will receive an extra gym period!
The school that brings in the greatest number of cereal boxes will have its name engraved on a special trophy, and every student in that school will receive a prize!
Let’s work together to help battle food insecurity in our community! Go, Gators, Go!
LDAYS Aurora March Break Camp
The camp is designed specifically for children ages 8 to 12 with learning disabilities and ADHD, where campers dive into learning new skills like introducing oneself, ways to make friends, responding to teasing, being a good winner and loser, dealing with emotions, problem-solving, relaxation, and self-esteem through a fun, interactive, and experiential format with activities including nature walks, arts and crafts, sports, and more.
March Break Camp Details:
- Date: Monday, March 16th to Friday, March 20th
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Location: Nichols Foundation Room, Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St, Aurora
Our camp is led by accredited social service workers using the proven PEERS® curriculum, providing a structured yet fun atmosphere where children can grow socially and emotionally. Click here for a flyer.
Understanding and Navigating the Education System - Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Virtual Information Session on Monday,
March 9, 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.
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