Week of September 21st - 25th, 2026
Monday, September 21 | Day 5 | Yom Kippur No Cross Country |
Tuesday, September 22 | Day 1 | Pizza Day Cross Country Gr. 5-8, Int. Girls Volleyball |
Wednesday, September 23 | Day 2 | Subway Cross Country Gr. 3, 4 |
Thursday, September 24 | Day 3 | East Side Marios Character Matters Assembly, Cross Country Gr. 5-8, Int. Girls Volleyball |
Friday, September 25 | Day 4 | Booster Juice Cross Country Gr. 3 & 4, Int. Girls Volleyball |
Growing TogetherThe move to high school is a critical milestone, and we are committed to ensuring every student and family feels fully prepared and equipped for success.
We are excited to invite Black students and their families in Grades 6 through 10 to an upcoming event highlighting the opportunities available to support pathway planning, specialty programs, and the transition between elementary and secondary school.
This is a key opportunity for Black students and families to connect with educators, ask questions, and build a personalized roadmap for a successful and fulfilling secondary school experience.
Please complete this Google Form to register.
School Cash Online
A reminder that Phoebe Gilman uses School Cash Online to process payments being made to the school, including hot lunches, school trips and other exciting opportunities.
It takes less than 5 minutes to register and you can choose your preferred language by selecting Google Translate. Click here for more information. If you need more support, please email the office at phoebe.gilman.ps@yrdsb.ca
Hot lunches will be ordered using Lunchbox again this year. Lunch can be ordered weekly or in advance for any number of days within the school year. Ordering will be done using your SchoolCash Online credentials. Click on the link for more information and stay tuned for further start-up dates and details.
__________________________________________________________________________________
A Guide to the School Year and Start-Up Packages
The Guide to the School Year is available online only. The start-up packages can be found on the Family Resources page on the Board website.
It is important that these back-to-school forms are completed as soon as possible at the start of the school year. There are both mandatory and optional forms. The forms are to be completed for all students.
P.G.P.S. School Council Meeting Sept. 28 @ 6:30 
p.m.~ school library
School councils play an important role in building school, family, and community partnerships by providing input into relevant Board and school-level decisions and by working with members of the school community to support student learning, achievement, well-being and mental health.
Being a member of school council is just one way families can get involved to support the school community.
Interested in becoming a School Council member?
Click to Complete the School Council Candidate Nomination Form (PDF). To learn about School Councils and the role of School Council members, view the School Council Handbook (PDF).
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Grade 8 Open House-Information Nights for High School
Attention Families of Grade 8 students: Please see the list of dates for upcoming open houses at high school. Click here for more information.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ukrainian Heritage Month
The month of September is Ukrainian Heritage Month as proclaimed by the government of Ontario in 2024. Canada is home to more than 1.3 million Ukrainian-Canadians with records indicating that Ukrainians first immigrated to Canada in the month of September over 125 years ago. The Ukrainian-Canadian community has made and continues to make contributions to our cultural, social, and political fabric.
Ethiopian Heritage Month
The month of September is Ethiopian Heritage Month, as proclaimed by the government of Ontario in 2025. Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2025.
Canada is home to more than 40,000 Ethiopian Canadians, many of whom have made Ontario their home. Ethiopia is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multilingual country, with more than 80 languages spoken, including Amharic, Afaan Oromo, Tigrinya and Somali. It is the only African country to have successfully resisted European colonial rule during the 19th century. Ethiopia is home to communities practising Judaism, Christianity, Islam and a range of Indigenous belief systems.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Powley Day
On September 19, 2026, Métis Peoples from all over Canada will celebrate Powley Day.
Powley Day is a day of political and cultural significance for Métis communities throughout Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
It has been 22 years since the Supreme Court of Canada made the unanimous decision to recognize and enshrine Métis rights in the Canadian Constitution. Since then, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has celebrated the decision alongside the Métis Governments in Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Powley Day is recognized on September 19th every year and is an opportunity for educators and students to engage in learning about Métis resistance. culture, and identity.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Kiss and Ride
The Kiss and Ride lane on the west side of the building is a designated short-term stopping area for quick student drop-offs and pick-ups. A teacher will be on duty from 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to greet students.
For safety, students must exit only from the right-hand side (curbside) of the vehicle. Please pull forward as far as possible to keep traffic moving, and have students ready with their bags.
There is strictly NO PARKING in the Kiss and Ride lane. If you need to walk your child into the school, please park on the street rather than in the school parking lot.
__________________________________________________________________________________
Attendance Reminder
Please ensure the school office has your updated contact information. Per safe arrival protocols, report all absences to the office or submit them online via Edsby at www.yrdsb.edsby.com.
Edsby
York Region District School Board continues to partner with Edsby to provide a secure platform for families to connect with what’s happening at school and with your child’s education. Edsby offers many different features that YRDSB will be rolling out over the next several years. Some of these features include:
● Absence reporting
● A news river with school events and information
● Appointment bookings for Parent-Teacher Interviews/Student-Led Conferences
● Program registration
● Extra-curricular Groups and Activities
● Access to your child’s schedule and upcoming events.
Click here for more information on how to register.
__________________________________________________________________________________
This letter is to inform you about student use of personal mobile devices in schools, in particular, students must store their mobile device out of view, and power off or set to silent mode during the school day. Please click here to review the full letter.
FREE Training Program GIVE 2026 Fall Sessions Flyer Get Involved. Volunteer in Education!
All parents, guardians and caregivers are welcome to join this free training program!
To become a GIVE participant, please register for one of the training sessions below.
Participants must attend all five training days (Monday through Friday) and complete 20 hours of volunteer service at a school of their choice. Join our workshop series and empower yourself to support your child’s learning, strengthen parent engagement, and build a stronger school community.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Understanding and Navigating the Education System: Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Information Session
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. Click here for more information.
