Good Afternoon PCPS Community,
Welcome back to another wonderful week of learning, and it looks like the sun will be shining on us all week!
School Council Updates
The School Council is happy to announce our first fundraiser! We are raising funds to help build up the kindergarten and outdoor learning areas for all students. We would love your support! https://macmillansfundraising.online/
Online ordering closes: Thursday November 5th (midnight)
Delivery date: Thursday November 26th At the school for
Parent Teacher Interview Night.
Please make sure you put Parkinson Centennial PS in your order form. All payments will be made online at https://macmillansfundraising.online/
Weather & Being Dressed Appropriately: It’s that time of the year when it feels like summer on some days and winter on others. Please make sure to be checking the weather in the morning so children are appropriately dressed for the weather. Children go outside in light drizzle and snow. Storing an extra set of pants and socks is a good idea in your child’s backpack, as this avoids a call home for wet pants. If your family needs help purchasing boots and warm winter wear, please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Alie.
Parking at PCPS: Please do not park in the fire route and bus route at any time. Bylaw has been by and it is a $125 ticket. Thank you for your cooperation.
Kiss and Ride: Keeping students safe at Drop off and Dismissal time is a key priority for us. We encourage families to walk and if you must drive, we encourage families to leave enough time to park and wait for 3:00pm dismissal. For families wishing to Kiss and Ride, please do not park and leave your car. If you are picking up a younger student, please park around the back of the school, or drive through the loop until a front parking space becomes available.
Video Surveillance Reminder:The purpose of video surveillance at UGDSB schools is to serve the safety and security needs of the board and is not intended to infringe on anyone’s right to privacy. Please take some time to read the policy. Policy 203.
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!
Halloween at PCPS
Halloween participation is always optional. Students may choose to wear costumes or orange and black. Please remember:
Costumes should be inclusive and respectful (no cultural stereotypes, violent, or scary themes).
No props or accessories at school.
Teachers will share class-specific details soon.
Costumes: It is our responsibility to ensure that all school community members (e.g., students, staff, parents in our building) avoid using identities and cultures as costumes. This includes appropriative costumes/cultural stereotypes (i.e. cultural garments), black/brown face, transphobic costumes (i.e. man dressed as a woman), body-shaming and objectifying costumes, and costumes that joke about situations that have caused harm. Such costumes perpetuate stereotypes and can cause harm that can further marginalize and oppress community members. We also ask that violent, scary, and bloody costumes are also not worn, as these costumes scare some students. All props and accessories stay at home as well, so they are not lost. If costumes violate the above criteria, students will be asked to remove their costume and parents/guardians will be notified. Thanks for helping to make our school a safe and inclusive environment for all. Teachers will provide more guidance about the details around Halloween (e.g. when costumes should be worn etc).
If your child will need alternate activities, please connect with their teacher.
FYI: October Communications Newsletter
The October Communications Newsletter is out!
In this month's issue:
Cyber Awareness Month 2026
Student and Family Support Office
School Zone Safety
You can view the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
In House Job Fairs!
PLC is happy to share that our team will be hosting two job fairs focusing on EA Supply, ECE Supply and Noon Hour Supervisor recruitment!
October 21, 2026- Orangeville and area
October 28, 2026 - North Wellington area
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Upcoming Dates
Oct 20 – IEPs go home
Oct 21 – ECE Appreciation Day
Oct. 30 - Costume Day for Halloween (Oct. 31)
Nov. 3-6– Gr. 3 CCAT Testing
Nov 5 - Picture Day
Nov. 6 - Happy Diwali (Nov. 8)