As we head into our final week of October, take the time to recognize the positive experiences and opportunities available to students at PCPS. Our primary singers club and gardening club are up and running! Students from grade 4-8 had the chance to visit Island Lake Conservation area, and the Girls Volleyball team have started practicing.
As part of our Remembrance Day assembly, we would like to invite families to share pictures of family members who have served or are currently serving in the Canadian Military to be included in our slideshow presentation.
Please email your photos to Ms. Lowe by November 6th 2026. Feel free to include their name(s) and, if known, the dates or years they served. Thank you so much! Please reach out to Ms. Lowe if you have any questions.
Over the next few weeks, the colder weather will be coming. This is a time to remind families to send and label warm winter items and to leave a little more time when travelling to PCPS.
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.
School Council Updates
Please note that our fundraising continues. 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
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
Oct. 30 - Costume Day for Halloween (Oct. 31)
Nov 1 - The Play Structure closes for the winter months to be reopened in the Spring.
Nov 5 - Picture Day
Nov. 6 - Happy Diwali (Nov. 8)
Nov. 3-6– Gr. 3 CCAT Testing
Nov 11 - School Council - Virtual
Nov 11 - Progress Reports go home and are uploaded to the family portal.