Week of November 17th - November 21st, 2025
Monday, November 17 | Day 2 | Int. Girls Vball Tournament | Jazz Band | Picture Orders Due |
Tuesday, November 18 | Day 3 | Sante Fe Pizza |
Wednesday, November 19 | Day 4 | Int. Boys Vball Tournament Mucho Burrito |
Thursday, November 20 | Day 5 | Fire Drill | Concert Band | Parent Teacher Interviews (Evening) East Side Marios |
Friday, November 21 | Day 0 | P.A. Day - Parent Teacher Interviews (Morning) |
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place on the evening of November 20 and the morning of November 21, 2025.
YRP - Holiday Heroes
We are hosting a toy and food drive this November! This drive is in partnership with the York Region Police and it runs from Monday, November 10th to Monday, December 1st.
Students are welcome to bring a brand new, unwrapped toy and place it in the bin inside their classes. They can also bring a non-perishable food item for the food drive.
We look forward to helping our community. Let’s go, GATORS!
Order Your Pictures!
Photo proofs have arrived. Place an order for pictures by November 17 for free shipping to the school. Picture retake day is November 24.
Kiss and Ride Reminder
With the colder weather approaching, we anticipate a much busier Kiss and Ride area. Recently, we have noticed an increase in parents parking and leaving their vehicles to walk their children to the entry gate and entry doors which has caused our Kiss and Ride to be blocked and backed up in some areas.
If you wish to walk your child to their designated entry gate or entry door, you may use one of the available parking spots in our side parking lot. We would like to keep the Kiss and Ride area running efficiently so that all of our students can get inside on time. Please note, students are permitted to enter through the side doors beside the Kindergarten entry gate. Thank you for your cooperation.
Gr. 3 Gifted Screening
Dear Parent/Guardian of Grade 3 students in our North Schools:
The York Region District School Board offers the opportunity for students in grade 3 to participate in system-wide screening for possible identification as a Gifted student.
The Grade 3 Gifted screening procedure is a two-stage process. Stage One for grade 3 students will take place in the students’ home school between November 24 and December 5, 2025. Click to see the Family Letter.
Understanding and Navigating the Education System
Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Virtual Information Session on Monday, November 24, 2025, 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. Registration is available online.
For further information, please email the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.
Winter Weather Reminders
As winter weather approaches, we want to share a few important reminders. 
Dress for the weather: Students should come dressed appropriately for the weather and for outdoor play. Students can stay warm by wearing layers of loose-fitting clothing, a hat, scarf, jackets, snow pants and mittens or gloves. Students may also want to bring extra pants and socks in case they get wet.
Recess: If students are well enough to come to school, they are expected to go outside for recess. Our students benefit from spending time outside and being active. We monitor weather conditions throughout the day. If there are extreme weather conditions, we may consider a shortened or indoor recess.
Bus or School Cancellations: When an extreme cold or inclement weather day is declared, school transportation (including buses and taxis) is cancelled in the morning and afternoon. Schools will remain open. Please notify the school if your child will not be attending school on those days. Students will not be penalized for missing school on these days.
There may be rare instances when emergency weather events occur, and we need to close all schools and Board locations. Please take the time to make plans in the event of an emergency school closure. Information about transportation cancellations and Board closures will be shared through local media, Board and school websites and on X @YRDSB. Our process for extreme cold, inclement weather and emergency weather days is outlined in the Board’s Severe Weather policy.
Coats for Kids
FREE! Winter clothing for children and adults in need. Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. from October 11, 2025 - January 31, 2026 at the Quaker Meeting House (17030 Yonge Street, Newmarket). For more information, contact The Newmarket Lion’s Club at 905-252-3203.
Due to high demand, clothing will only be given to those who are present. Please bring all family members who need clothing!
Enjoy a Family Pizza Night and support Phoebe Gilman Public School! 🍕
Every Thursday and Friday from October through December, order one of the Domino’s specials shown on the flyer and use the code provided. For each order, $5 will be contributed directly back to our school. Thank you for supporting our school community!
International Night at Dr. Denison SS.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Students, families and staff, please join us as we come together to celebrate Kwanzaa!
This special event will honour African heritage, unity and culture and will be a time to reflect on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, enjoy cultural traditions and foster community spirit.
