Gator Gazette Oct. 12 - 16, 26

Week of Oct. 12^th - Oct. 16^th, 2026

Purchase your Gator Gear by Oct. 11^th

https://phoebegilman.topunistore.ca

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Renewed Computer Technology 

As part of a partnership between YRDSB and Renewed Computer Technology (RCT), families with children enrolled in our Board have the opportunity to purchase quality refurbished computers at a reduced cost. Click for flyer.

Please click here to read the letter to families.  

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In honour of Islamic Heritage Month, Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) invites students, families and staff to an evening celebrating the rich diversity of Islamic heritage and cultures. 

Join us for an opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the diverse identities, histories, traditions and contributions of Muslim communities from around the world.

Through food, performances, cultural displays and interactive activities, participants will experience and learn about the many cultures, traditions and histories that contribute to the rich tapestry of Islamic heritage. Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Sir William Mulock Secondary School, 705 Columbus Way, Newmarket, ON L3X 2M7

Registration is required and is limited by venue capacity. Spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration will close once capacity has been reached.

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Each year, EQAO publicly reports on the results of its online provincial assessments. EQAO data acts as one measure used to determine whether students are meeting expectations in reading, writing, and mathematics. The EQAO assessments also include student surveys that provide insight into students’ attitudes and perceptions about their learning. EQAO results at the elementary school level do not have any impact on student report card marks. This week, EQAO released the assessment results for the 2025-2026 school year. EQAO has assessment data on its website, available through a search function along with interactive dashboards to view assessments and questionnaire data at the school, school board, and provincial levels. Families can use this dashboard to look at the assessment data for the students at Phoebe Gilman and at the YRDSB as a whole.

Individual Student Reports (ISRs) for the Assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics in the Primary and Junior Divisions for the 2025-2026 school year will be released to schools shortly. They will be sent home with our Grade 4 (last year’s Grade 3) and our Grade 7 (last year’s Grade 6) students so that families can review their child’s results.

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Dress Up Day Friday, Oct. 30

October 30 remains an instructional day. That means classrooms will not be hosting Halloween parties or parades. If your family celebrates Halloween and your child would like to wear their costume to school, please remember the following:

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, it is important that costumes do not trivialize and devalue the lives of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

• Costumes should be respectful of others. Symbols or objects representative of a person’s culture or religious beliefs should not be worn as another person’s costume, nor should costumes that caricature social identities through stereotyping.
• Connections made to Hallowe’en should not overemphasize the scary aspects
• Students may also choose to wear fall/autumn colours (brown, red, orange, etc.)

Please do not send:

• Candy/food items to share
• Full costume face masks, no Halloween masks, are to be worn
• Toy and/or replica weapons
• Long or restrictive costumes that can lead to trips and falls
• Costumes that require adult assistance to take on/off for washroom use
• Students must be able to wear running shoes and outdoor clothing as per usual

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Checking for Head Lice 

The Ministry of Health, York Region Health Services and the Canadian Pediatric Society consider pediculosis (head lice) to be a nuisance and not a communicable disease. Review the Canadian Pediatric Society Head Lice Facts to learn how to prevent, check for and treat head lice. 

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Please register now! 

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