Dear PCPS Families,
It is safe to say that we are in the middle of a snowy and wintery month of January! We have been continuing to monitor the parking lot routines and thank families for making walking a priority. If you need to drive, please remember that if you want to walk your child to their teacher, please park in the back or in a parking space.
We are pleased to share that a Family Day Food Drive will be taking place at our school, organized and led by Ms. Mall’s Grade 3 class. Check out the article on the UGDSB website:https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13444
This initiative was inspired by a student idea and reflects our school community’s values of kindness, empathy, and giving back. The goal is to collect food donations to support our local food bank, which is located close to the school. If possible, students will have the opportunity to walk the collected items to the food bank, helping them make a meaningful connection between their efforts and community impact. Thank you for your generosity and support in helping our students make a difference.
📅 Donation dates: January 12 to February 12
🛒 Most needed items:
Canned salmon or other canned meat
Canned fruit
Canned tomatoes
Canned pasta
Applesauce (snack-size)
Condiments
Hygiene items
IEPs and Term 1 Report Cards will be made available online. Please see the resource for parents on how to access the IEP.Accessing and Printing IEPs on the UGDSB Family Portal (for Parents/Guardians)
PA Day Jan 30. Please see the attached for information on the Jan. 30 PA Day. January 30th, 2026 PA Day Poster - Elementary Panel
The Town of Orangeville offers many Recreational exciting programs: Winter Session #2 Registration is open. Explore a variety of exciting programs, including:
- Swimming lessons
- March Break camp
- Skating lessons
- Sports programs such as basketball, indoor soccer and multi-sports
- Children's arts, drama, cooking and STEM programs
- Birthday party packages
- Leadership certifications
- Fitness programs
- and much more!
Browse and prepare ahead for Winter 2 registration at: orangeville.ca/recreation
For program inquiries, please email recreation@orangeville.ca or call 519-940-9092.
Winter Recesses can be an exciting time to play outside and get fresh air. Staff are continuing to coach and remind students on recess expectations which include:
Following staff direction on where it is safe to play (e.g. When the snow hills are too high, students are asked to stay off them, when areas are icy, students will be directed to safer areas of play or kept inside for indoor recess)
Play Safely (No Rough Play, No Throwing Snow etc.)
Dress appropriately
Intermediate students are expected to go outside unless they are participating in a supervised extra curricular activity (No roaming the halls)
No Bus Days: We Are Open! A reminder that on no bus days, we are here for learning. A very small percentage of our students are bussed, so teachers carry on with a normal learning day. Our school is open for all who can safely make it here. If your child does not ride the bus and will not be attending school, you need to call in their absence please. This helps Ms. Marnie with her safe arrival procedures in a timely manner. Thank you for your help with this.
The January Communications Newsletter is out! You can view the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
Kindergarten Registration:26-27Kindergarten Registration Flyer.pdf
Out of Area: Please note that the last Friday in January is the deadline for Out of Area requests. Please see the UGDSB website for more information. https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/out-of-area-and-out-of-district
💙 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
Jan. 7-30 - Kindergarten Registration
Last Friday of January - Registration Window for Out of Area will close
Jan 29 - Winter Play Day - Please ensure your child has appropriate clothing for longer times outside.
Jan 30 - PD Day - No School for students
Feb. 11 - School Council
Feb. 12 - Term 1 Report Cards and Term 2 IEPS are available online