School Reminders:
- No school on Monday, May 20th. See you all on Tuesday, May 21st after the long weekend!
- As we begin planning for the next school year, please inform the office if you are moving or if your child will be attending another school in September.
- There can be absolutely no parking or dropping off/picking up of students in the parking area by the caretaker’s entrance (by the garbage bins) off Willow Heights Blvd or in the staff parking lot for safety reasons.
- Please remind your child(ren) to check the lost and found bin at school for any missing items. We are starting to get quite a collection!
Food Truck Festival – June 4 – 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Please join us for our Food Truck Festival on Tuesday, June 4th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Not only will you be able to enjoy culinary delights from the food trucks shown below, but your family will also be able to enjoy music, yummy treats, temporary tattoos, games, enjoy a visit with Markham Fire Fighters and see their fire truck and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets allowed.
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Early Dismissal in Elementary Schools
All schools in the York Region District School Board are committed to improving student achievement and well-being. On Thursday, June 27, 2024, an early release day will take place to allow elementary staff to take part in meetings during the afternoon of that day. These meetings will allow for school staff to engage in culminating activities regarding the review and revision of the School’s Improvement Plan as well as year-end and transition activities that support student success.
As has been our practice in the past, students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 27, 2024 only. Students will be dismissed early that day at 11:30 am. Arrangements will be made to ensure that students who are normally bused to and from school will receive transportation at this time. Families whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate arrangements to address this change in schedule.
Family Engagement Evening – Embracing Diversity, Celebrating East Asian Heritage
This event will feature:
- Captivating cultural musical and instrumental performances by talented students, along with interactive cultural demonstrations and activities
- The “Standing in the Doorway” traveling exhibition that explores the history of Chinese immigration to York Region
- Exploring community resources that support East Asian students and families
Applications Open for Board’s Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee
York Region District School Board is accepting applications for membership on the Board’s Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC). PEAC supports parent and family engagement at the Board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. Applications are due June 12, 2024.
Interested parent and family applicants are invited to attend a virtual information session to learn more about this family engagement opportunity on May 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. For more information on the application process and instructions on how to join the virtual information session, please visit the YRDSB Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee webpage.
Program Registration – Indigenous Languages & International Languages
Elementary Classes (SK to Grade 8)
Registration opens Thursday, May 30, 2024, and will close on Monday, September 9, 2024. Classes will be held in-person at various YRDSB school locations and online.
Secondary Credit Courses (Grades 9 to 12)
Registration will open mid-July and will close the 3rd week of class. Remote learning will be in real-time using Google Classroom to deliver both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities.
We thank you for your ongoing support.
If you have any questions, please email ILIL@yrdsb.ca.
Summer Adult English Classes
Adult Non-Credit English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are available on an ongoing basis including the summer semester from June 17 to July 26, 2024. Online and in-person classes throughout York Region are available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. & 6 to 9 p.m.
Please contact 905-731-9557 or uplands@yrdsb.ca for more info.