Week of March 9th - March 13 th, 2026
Monday, March 9 | Day 3 | Gr. 4s to Sibbald (Cusack/Maxwell), J/I Chess Club, Jr. Girls Basketball |
Tuesday, March 10 | Day 4 | Sante Fe Pizza Concert Band to Markham Winds Festival (pm), Jr. Girls Basketball, Int. Band |
Wednesday, March 11 | Day 5 | Mucho Burrito Int. Band |
Thursday, March 12 | Day 1 | East Side Marios Choir, Gr. 6 Band |
Friday, March 13 | Day 2 | Jazz Band |
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!
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!
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Inclusive Schools and Community Services (ISCS), the Iranian/Afghan Educator Alliance (IAEA), and the OPC Persian/Iranian Admins Affinity Group will host Persian Heritage Month Events in March 2026.
This year’s gatherings will feature cultural activities, student performances, light refreshments and an opportunity for students, families and staff to connect while acknowledging and honoring the rich history, culture and contributions of the Persian community.
- March 24, 2026, 5:00-7:00 p.m., YRDSB Education Support Centre, 39 Dunning Ave., Aurora
- March 30, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Meadowbrook P.S., 233 Patterson St, Newmarket
Click here for more information.
YRDSB invites 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, and their families and allies of all ages to join us for a free evening of community, connection, and celebration as we honour Trans Day of Visibility on March 31. Attendance is free; please register by March 18.
School Fundraiser!
Enjoy a Domino’s pizza for Family Pizza Night every Thursday and Friday until the end of the school year!
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