Have a wonderful summer PMPS Mustang Families! I have one last update for you.
What a busy and fun last week of school we had! We celebrated our grade eights who are off to high school in the fall. They are a great group of young people and we will miss them. They are the leaders of our school and we are excited for them and the next phase of their educational journey. We also celebrated our senior kindergartens who are transitioning into grade one. Our kindergarteners are ready to take on new learning next year too but in grade one. Elementary school really goes by too fast, but the grade 8 parents and caregivers will soon discover that high school passes even quicker.
Our school also enjoyed our Jump Rope event. Thank you to all of our families who donated as we raised a terrific amount for our school- at last count around $2300 dollars. We will end our school year with a school wide assembly celebrating a job well done on Thursday. We will recognize perfect and excellent attendance, grades 1-7 award winners, our healthy schools certification, our spirit cup winners and so much more.
The First Day of the 25/26 School Year: It is hard to believe that June is almost over and we are heading into the last day of school on Thursday. My staff and I are very proud of the growth of all of our students. I am thankful for your support and trust throughout this last school year. After a rest, my staff and I are excited to start the 2025/2026 school year.
Our first day of school for all students Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 is Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 at 830am. The Tuesday after Labour day is a PD day and that means no school for students. To our new JK families, please note all JKs start on Wednesday, September 4th. There is no staggered entry in the UGDSB, all students start on the same day and same time.
Students will meet on their regular hard top areas (i.e., Kindergarten., Primary, Junior or Intermediate). Teachers will have lists and staff will be there to greet and ensure all students get to the right spots. To help with this, grade signs will be posted. Students will gather at their grade signs, and staff will tell students what class line to join. In August I will send home a map for where grade signs will be located. Once teachers have their full class, they will make their way into the school and then classroom. A reminder that our school day begins at 8:30am and dismissal is at 2:50pm.
Classroom Assignments and Organizations: Each year, we begin with the staffing that was allocated in June. As in past years, our actual numbers are reviewed following the first days of school. This means students may begin their first day in one class, yet find themselves being reassigned to another class later in September. If this happens, we will communicate with families and do our best to limit concerns and transitions.
School Code of Conduct: Please visit our website, under the tab resource to review our School Code of Conduct. It remains the same as the 24/25 code of conduct.
https://uppergranddsbon.sites.thrillshare.ca/o/pmps/page/resources
All year long we have kept you up to date via our our Twitter account: @margaret_ps, our Facebook account, Instrgram @princessmargaretps , school website regularly, UG Connect app, and our weekly emails. We’ll be taking a break this summer, but will have updates regarding school start up in late August/early September.
Important Upcoming Dates:
-June 26th: Last day with students
-June 27th: PD Day: No School for students
Upcoming Spirit Days:
June 26th: Canada Day (wear red and white to celebrate our amazing Country)
A few last reminders:
Report Cards and IEPs: Please note that report cards and IEPs (for students who have them) are going home on Thursday, June 26th. They are also accessible online. Please see directions on our website.
Library Books: We have outstanding library books. Please look everywhere at home for lost books. It’s important we have all books returned to the library as soon as possible. Thank you in advance.
Summer Renos at PMPS: A reminder that the school is closed to staff and students after June 27th/25. We have a number of projects happening at PMPS again this summer (expansion of the kindergarten yard, new boilers , new entry systems for doors etc).
A reminder that Friday is a PD day for students. There is no school for students. Here is some more information:
Professional Activity Day Description: June 27, 2025
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians
Length: Full Day
Elementary Topics June 27 AM:
School and Board Improvement Planning
Reflections of the Year
Literacy and/or Mathematics Effective Practices and Resources
Elementary Topics June 27 PM:
Transition planning for students
Year End Responsibilities
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators
Description:
(225 minutes each day) - School and Board Improvement Planning
We look forward to welcoming back our students and having a wonderful 25/26 school year full of fun and learning! We’ll see our current students back on Thursday before a nice long summer break. Since this is my last email of the school year, I want to wish you and your family a happy and safe summer. Thank you for your support this school year and I look forward to working with returning families in the fall. Take care.
Andrea Papavasiliou, Principal