Good Morning PCPS Families,
We are looking forward to welcoming families into the school next week as we host parent teacher interviews on Thursday and Friday. Please be sure to book online or contact your teacher.
Book Fair: The Parkinson Book Fair is running this week November 24 -27. Monday will be viewing only so that students can see everything that is available and make their wish lists. Tuesday through Thursday each class will have an opportunity to visit the Book Fair to make purchases. The Book Fair will also be open at first recess Tuesday through Thursday to accommodate extra shopping. The Book Fair will also be open Thursday evening during parent-teacher interviews from 3:30 - 7:30. Come down and visit to support the school library and your child's reading!
All proceeds will go towards adding to and improving the resource collection at the school library. The Book Fair can take cash or card. Please coach your child as to how to keep their money safe at school - preferably in a pocket where it stays hidden until they get to the fair!
Well-Being and Health Youth Survey: (Deadline has been extended - We want to hear your voice) Our school is surveying students, parents and staff to learn how we are doing at creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments. If you have a child attending Parkinson Centennial please take 10 minutes to fill out this survey. Parent Survey: https://redcap.link/2026parentwhy
Fundraising Update: Fresh from the Farm produce and Terra Cotta Cookie Orders will be available for pick up during parent interviews - on Thursday November 27 from 3:00-7:00 and Friday November 28 from 8:30 am -2:00 pm.
SAVE the DATE - December 11, 2025 - Winter Concert - More information to come.
📲 UGDSB Family Portal Launch
Coming this fall: a secure, one-stop hub for bus updates, report cards, and more—with translation tools and single sign-on. Watch for details this week! Resource:https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11363 Families should be directed to https://family.ugdsb.on.ca/. Office staff can assist with sign-in steps and escalate technical issues to DSS Help Desk.
💙 Supporting Families
Explore these free resources:
Dufferin Parent Support Network – Parenting workshops & peer support -Please check out https://www.dpsn.ca/ for free parenting workshops. The Dufferin Parenting Support Network is a great organization of parents supporting parents.
DCAFS Behaviour Solutions – Services & events for families : Please see the link for some different workshops and events: https://behavioursolutions.dcafs.on.ca/events/
Caregiver Series: Creating Connection & Supporting Transitions – More info coming soon!
📅 Upcoming Dates
Nov. 27th: Progress Report Interview Night 3pm-7pm
Nov. 28th: PD Day & Interview Day 830am to 250pm
Dec. 3rd: Westside Music Performance
Dec. 11th - Winter Music Concert - 6-7pm SAVE the DATE
Dec. 22nd to Jan. 4th: Holiday Break (No School for Students)