Week of May 12-16, 2025
| Date | Day | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 12 | Day 1 | Wesak | Pri./Jun. Choir | Jazz band | Int. Badminton | Jun. Co-ed Soccer |
| Tuesday, May 13 | Day 2 | Hot Lunch: Santa Fe Pizza | Int. Badminton | Walk & Talk | Fire Drill |
| Wednesday, May 14 | Day 3 | Hot Lunch: Mucho Burrito | Int. Badminton Tournament | Int. Band | Jun. Co-ed Soccer | Spring Concert 6:30 - 7:20 |
| Thursday, May 15 | Day 4 | Hot Lunch: East Side Mario’s | Jun./Int. Choir | Jazz Band |
| Friday, May 16 | Day 5 | Track and Field |
Track & Field is Friday, May 16
On Friday, May 16, 2025 all students in grades 4-8 will be attending the Phoebe Gilman Public School Track and Field Day at Dr. Denison High School in Newmarket, as part of our physical education program.
Students and teachers will be walking to Denison immediately after morning attendance for the entire day. Students need to arrive on time for school as students will leave immediately at 8:30 am.
Students must bring lunch, snacks, water/juice, a hat, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing for the day (i.e. running shoes are a must, athletic wear, warm layered clothing, etc.).
See the letter to families below.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
On Friday, May 16, 2025 all students in grades 4-8 will be attending the Phoebe Gilman School Track and Field Day at Dr. Denison High School in Newmarket, as part of our physical education program. We have a rain date scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, but that would only be used as a very last resort.
At the Track and Field Day, we will be running the following track events; 100m, 200m, 400m and possibly 800m. Our field events will include; Triple Jump, Running Long Jump, Standing Long Jump and Shot Put or Ball Throw. High Jump and 1500m will be run at the school on a separate date and time.
Students and teachers will be walking to Denison immediately after morning attendance for the entire day. Students need to arrive on time for school as students will leave immediately at 8:30 am. A schedule will be explained to the students, during Phys. Ed., so they have a rough estimate of the times of their events. Based on your child’s performance and results, they may be chosen to represent Phoebe Gilman P.S. at the Area Track and Field Meet in June. Students will be placed in different heats and groups. Students who place 1st in their group/heat do not necessarily move on to the Area meet, it is based on top times and distances.
Students must bring lunch, snacks, water/juice, a hat, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing for the day (i.e. running shoes are a must, athletic wear, warm layered clothing, etc.). There will be items such as popcorn, cookies, Gatorade and freezies for sale for $1 or $2. Students are welcome to bring money to purchase these located outside of Denison. Students are not permitted to leave Denison property during the day and everyone must stay for lunch. They are only allowed to enter Denison to use the washrooms. Students are not allowed to go to the cafeteria or walk the hallways of the school. Students who do not follow these rules will be sent back to Phoebe Gilman. At the end of the afternoon, we will be walking back to Phoebe Gilman in time for the regular afternoon dismissal. Parents are welcome to come and cheer for students at the sidelines or bleachers; however, they are not allowed on the track and should not be speaking to staff running events. Parents should also follow the YRDSB Spectator Code of Conduct.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Good luck to all participants. We look forward to a great day together!
Phoebe Gilman School Team
Phoebe Gilman PS is a Healthy School!
As a school community, we have enhanced the health & well-being of our students and staff. We worked to increase student engagement and leadership opportunities to support health and well-being at school and we have strengthened community engagement and partnerships. Together, we have worked to create a healthier learning environment and Phoebe Gilman P.S.
has been recognized by York Region Public Health as a Healthy School! Well done, Gators!
Phoebe Gilman Spring Concert!
Phoebe Gilman’s Spring Concert will take place on Wednesday, May 14th from 6:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
Who: Varsity Singers, Primary Junior Choir, Concert Band, Pit Band, and Jazz Band
- Students in Bands meet in the Music Room at 6:00
- Varsity Singers meet in the Music Room at 6:00
- Primary Junior Choir Members meet in the East Gwillimbury Room: 6:15
Please remain for the full duration of the concert as a courtesy to our performers and for the safety of our students. After the concert, Primary/Junior choir members can be picked up in the Daycare room (unless otherwise posted and announced), and the supervising teachers must be informed when parents collect their children. Our talented and hard-working Singers and Instrumentalists are excited to share their music with you! Thank you for your continued support of the Arts at PGPS - it means a lot!
Community Use of Playing Fields
While staff and students participate in various clean-up activities throughout the year, the community is reminded that while on Board property:
- the disposal of public waste in school containment bins is not permitted;
- leaving litter or waste on school grounds and playing fields, including fireworks, toxic and dangerous materials or any form of illegal dumping is not permitted;
- The "Stoop and Scoop" of pet waste is a by-law requirement of each municipality; and
- All pets shall be kept on-leash when being walked on school board property.
Pets on School Property
- Consider leaving your pets at home. A reminder to parents/guardians who walk their pets to school:
- All dogs must be on a leash when being walked on school/board property.
- Pets should wait on the field and not on the tarmac. Some of our students may be intimidated by animals.
- Fenced-in kindergarten play areas are off-limits to pets.
- Excrements must be removed by pet owners. Please help keep our property clean and healthy.
Save the Date: We Connect
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Come and check out all the fun activities and games, food trucks, ice-cream truck, fire truck, vendors, community partners and more!
Pizza Hut Supports Gilman Gators
Order Pizza Hut, make a difference
Dates:
- May 15, 2025
- May 22, 2025
- May 29, 2025
- June 5, 2025
- June 12, 2025
- June 19, 2025
- June 26, 2025
Proper Footware for Physical Activities
Students and families are reminded that proper footwear is needed for physical activities throughout the day. For safety, Crocs, slides, sandals, flip flops are not considered proper footwear and should not be worn for gym class. Students should be wearing running shoes. Thank you for your understanding.
Lost and Found
We have many winter clothing items in our lost and found. Please encourage your child(ren) to check the lost and found for items that belong to them. We will be donating them in two weeks.
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Honouring Jewish Heritage – A Celebration of Culture and Community
Join us for an evening of culture, learning, and connection featuring author Kathy Kacer, interactive children's activities, and a sweet sufganiyot tasting experience. Each family will receive a signed copy of To Hope and Back.
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Anne Frank P.S., 431 Ilan Ramon Blvd., Maple
Registration: online registration. All are welcome! Learn more about the event.
Jewish Heritage Month Celebration - Challah Bake Event
All YRDSB students, families, and staff are invited to a Challah Bake event in celebration of Jewish Heritage Month.
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 5-7 p.m.
Location: Langstaff Secondary School (106 Garden Avenue, Richmond Hill)
Please register online by Thursday, May 22, 2025. Learn more about the event.
Summer Camp Discount for Phoebe Gilman P.S. Families
Kidz Can Play Inc. offers athletic programs and March Break/Summer Camps for children ages 4–13 in the Newmarket and East Gwillimbury areas. We are currently accepting registrations for our upcoming camps and are pleased to offer Phoebe Gilman P.S. families a $30 discount on registrations for Week 1 of our Summer Camp (coupon code included in the attached flyer). Our camps feature a variety of engaging activities-including Arts & Crafts, Drama, Music, Physical Activities, Team-Building, and more!