Week of October 20th - October 24th, 2025
Monday, October 20 | Day 3 | Diwali |
Tuesday, October 21 | Day 4 | Int. Band | Gr. 7 Immunizations Sante Fe Pizza |
Wednesday, October 22 | Day 5 | Int. Girls Soccer | Int. Boys Volleyball, Int. Girls Soccer | Int. Band | Grade 8 field trip (Ms. Smith) | Girls Volleyball Game at Alex Muir P.S. Mucho Burrito |
Thursday, October 23 | Day 1 | Int. Girls & Boys Soccer | Pri./Jun. Choir, Int. Girls & Boys Volleyball | Choir | X-Country Regionals | PICTURE DAY East Side Marios |
Friday, October 24 | Day 0 | P.A. Day - No School Today |
Reminder: Grade 7 Immunizations on October 21, 2025
Please click here for the YRPH memo regarding the upcoming scheduled immunization clinic at Phoebe Gilman Public School.
DATE CHANGE: Photo Day is now Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Edge Imaging will be in the school on Tuesday, October 23rd, for school picture day.
Bring your smiles! Please click here for more information
Dress Up Day/Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31
October 31 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
Big Box of Cards Fundraiser Is Back!
We’re thrilled to kick off another round of our Big Box of Cards Fundraiser! This year, we’re offering four great options: the All Occasion Cards Box, All Birthday Cards Box, and Holiday Box for $35 each, and the Big Box of Candles for $40.
You can take a closer look at the boxes using the links below:
Each box is filled with beautiful, high-quality cards (or candles) that are perfect for any occasion, and every purchase helps support our school’s programs and activities.
Please help us spread the word! Share the fundraiser with your friends, family, and neighbours, and place their orders through School Cash Online.
All orders and payments should be made by the end of the day on November 2, 2025.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping make this campaign a success!
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!
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.
Preparing for the Fall Respiratory Illnesses Season Self-Assessment
Students/attendees, staff and visitors are encouraged to complete and follow the instructions in the provincial COVID-19 self-assessment tool if they have any symptoms of illness or tested positive for COVID-19.
Vaccines
Ontarians are encouraged to remain up to date with vaccinations. get their flu and COVID-19 shots as soon as they are available to them. To learn more about the flu shots, visit: The flu ontario.ca. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, visit COVID‑19 vaccines | ontario.ca.
Parent/Caregiver Workshop Supporting Students of Chinese Heritage
The YRDSB Community Care Team School Social Worker supporting the Chinese Heritage Community is pleased to offer this virtual event for parents and caregivers, aimed at fostering connection, supporting mental health, and promoting healing.
The session is offered for any parent/guardian of students of Chinese Heritage. Parents, caregivers and students are invited to join this workshop and engage in meaningful conversations that will help students thrive at school. Tips on ways to help strengthen family relationships and emotional well-being will be shared. This will be a free virtual event. Presentation: Keep the Door Open: Integrating a Compassionate Approach to Foster Effective Communication
- Oct 28th, 2025 at 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Mandarin Session: Registration for Mandarin Session
- Oct 28th, 2025 at 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Cantonese Session: Registration for Cantonese Session
Please email charmaine.tong@yrdsb.ca if you have any questions or difficulties accessing the registration link. Thank you
Islamic Heritage Month Celebrations
YRDSB students, staff and families are invited to join the York Region District School Board in celebrating Islamic Heritage Month this October! Together, we’ll honour the cultural and historical contributions of Muslims to society.
Locations and Dates
North Area: Dr. J.M. Denison S.S., 135 Bristol Rd, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8J7 | Date: October 21, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
East Area: Markham Gateway P.S., 30 Fonda Rd, Markham, ON L3S 3X3 | Date: October 23, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Central Area: Crosby Heights P.S., 190 Neal Dr, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3K8 | Date: October 28, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
West Area: Stephen Lewis S.S., 555 Autumn Hill Blvd., Thornhill, ON, L4J 8X2 | Date: October 30, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Please register for any or all of the events with the registration link.
The Black Foundation of Community Networks
The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN), in collaboration with York Region District School Board (YRDSB), invites Black students and their families to a free online workshop on how to search, prepare, and apply for scholarships and bursaries. If you are in Grade 8 or high school, this workshop is especially for YOU!
Join us on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with your families online.
Please register directly at bit.ly/BFCNWorkshopNovember11. For any questions or concerns, please see the BFCN website for the flyer or email info@bfcn.ca.
The Centre for Black Student Excellence is inviting all students, families and staff to an evening on Wellness and Well Being.
An evening filled with strategies to nourish both mind and body. Dinner will be provided.
- Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Venue: Tommy Douglas S.S. Cafeteria,
Please register by November 3, 2025. For further information, please email the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.
Regional Elementary Arts @ Baythorn
NEW Information Session: Families of current grade 4 and 5 students who will be applying for grade 5 and 6 programs for September 2026 wishing to learn more about the Arts@Baythorn program and application process are invited to attend an information session on