Gator Gazette May 11 - 15, 2026

Week of May 11^th- May 14^th, 2026

Join us for the Book Fair and  Spring Concert! Families are encouraged to walk due to limited parking. 

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Gr. 3 and 6 students will participate in the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessments. Grade 6 students will write their assessments on  May 25, 26, and 28. 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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Supporting Black Identities in School

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.

• Inclusion Activity
• Presentation on YRDSB Traffic Light Tool, Early Years Program and Review of the Past Years' Work
• Upcoming Programs and Events
• Question and Answer Session

Please register for this virtual information session. The virtual links will be sent to you on the day of the meeting.

Let us come together to empower our students and build a stronger community.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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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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Camp Black Brilliance:

Registration is now open for The Centre for Black Student Excellence - Camp Black Brilliance Summer Program. 

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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_East Asian Heritage Celebration

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) invites you to an evening celebrating East Asian heritage. This event will include cultural performances, displays, food and cultural exchange through activities and displays that highlight the histories, cultures, and contributions of East Asian communities. 

Tues., May 26, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Milliken Mills High School, 7522 Kennedy Rd, Markham

Please see our flyer for more information and to register now. Please note that registration for this event is limited to comply with venue capacity requirements. Spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration will close once capacity has been reached. 

For more information, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca. 

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Asian Heritage Month Celebration Event

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) invites students, families and staff for an evening celebrating the incredible diversity of Asian heritage. This event offers a unique opportunity for cultural exchange as we learn about and celebrate the unique identities across the Asian continent. Through food, performances, and interactive activities, we will honour the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and ongoing contributions of Asian communities. 

Thursday, May 21, 2026; 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 39 Dunning Ave, Aurora, Ontario L4G 1A2

Please see our flyer for more information and to register.  For more information, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.

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Pride month is a universal celebration of love, inclusion and community! Let your true colours shine, boldly and brightly, as we celebrate diversity and work to inspire change. 

YRDSB students, staff and families can purchase a Pride t-shirt designed by students by placing an order through School Cash Online by May 14, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Let’s make this year’s Pride Month out of this world!

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New Online Hub Supports Students’ Transitions

Students experience transitions throughout their school day and their school years. Supporting these transitions is a shared effort. YRDSB has launched a new Transition Hub with resources to support all students and their families during times of change. It includes tips for all families with specific information and strategies to support students with special education needs.

You will find helpful information, clear steps and strategies to support transitions. You can explore tips and resources by grade level or by different categories such as advocacy, daily transitions and transitioning to a new school. The content can also be translated using the built-in web translation tool.

We invite you to explore the new Transitions Hub for tips to support your child. 

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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