Dear Mustang Families,
What another great week here at PMPS! Our school was represented proudly at the County Cross Running Meet. The team showed true grit and determination as they ran their hardest and represented us with true Mustang pride! We had a student finish 3rd overall and another 8th overall. What an accomplishment! We recognized concussion awareness last week on Friday, recognized National Truth and Reconciliation Day with many classes learning about the calls to action in our junior and intermediate grades, and Fire Prevention Officer Kelly came and presented to our grade 7 and 8 students.
We are also fortunate to have student leaders who contribute their time and efforts to many things that make our school better. Students help with our food days, spirit days, our school sign, our announcements… the list goes on. We know all of our students are working hard and trying their best. Milk sales started last week and now continue. Students require $1.25 cash to purchase.
Daily Attendance as of September 29th, 2025: Did you know?
24% or 69 of our students have been absent 10% or more
16.7% or 48 of our students have been late 10% or more
Attendance notes of interest:
Most absent day of the week: Monday &Tuesday
Best attendance day of the week: Wednesday
Days most students are late: Thursday
Most punctual day of the week: Wednesday
Most absent grade: kindergarten
Best attendance: grade 3, grade 4, & grade 8
Most late grade: grade 3 and grade one
Most punctual grade: grade 7
September 29th: First set of attendance letters went home. If we can help, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
School Council’s First Fundraiser: Donuts anyone? Our School Council is excited to share our first fundraiser for this new school year: In partnership with our local Quest for Cakes Bakery, we will be selling donuts decorated as pumpkins! We are selling packs of 12 small, plain donuts dipped in orange icing with green buttercream leaves. You can see a colour photo of the donuts on our School Cash On-line, where the donuts are now available for purchase. The cost for a pack of 12 is $15.00. Donuts are nut-free, kosher dairy and the full list of ingredients is on each box. Donuts will be available for pick up at the end of the school day on Wednesday, October 29th, just in time for Halloween!! Thank you in advance for your support! Our School Council fundraisers help to fund important school programs, equipment, and outdoor education materials, to name a few!
October Communications Newsletter: The October Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about:
iWALK & iWHEEL Month
The UGDSB Family Portal
And more!
You can view the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
Important Upcoming Dates:
-October 1st to 15th: School Council Pumpkin Donut Fundraiser (purchase through school cashonline)- more information to come.
-October 3rd, 2025: Superintendent visit to Princess Margaret. Mrs. Heaslip has retired and our new superintendent is Mr. Viveiros.
-October 2nd, 2025: Cross Country Meet (grades 1-8, information to come home soon for participating students)
-October 2nd, 2025: 2nd School Council meeting of the year 6-7pm in the school library. New members are always welcome!
-October 5th, 2025: World Teachers Day
-October 6th, 2025: Anti Black Racism Workshop GET REAL Grades 4-8 (letter went home last week)
-October 13th, 2025: No school, Happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate
-October 15th, 2025: Grade 8 trip to Career Day
-October 15th, 2025: Officer Amy Visit to kindergarten classes (letter coming home)
-October 16th, 2025: All IEPs go home (Individual Education Plans)
-October 17th: 2025: Officer Amy Visit to Grade 7/8s classes (letter coming home)
-October 20th, 2025: Happy Diwali to those who celebrate!
-October 21st, 2025: ECE (Early Childhood Educator) Appreciation Day.
-October 21st, 2025: Public Health Fluoride Treatment- all grades (info will be sent home)
-October 22nd-23rd, 2025: Grade 3 CCAT Testing
-October 29th: Donut Fundraiser Pick Up
-October 31st: Halloween (more details to come)
Reminders:
UGDSB Family Portal: This fall, the UGDSB is launching the UGDSB Family Portal to all families across the board. The Family Portal puts bus updates, report cards and more in one secure place for families. Many tools use single sign-on and more are being added. The portal is equipped with language translation. Information about the Family Portal will be sent out centrally to all families starting next week.
Our Princess Margaret website is https://www.ugdsb.ca/PrincessMargaret/ and our Twitter/ X page is: @margaret_ps . Our school council also has a Facebook page and an Instagram page: @princessmargaretps. Staying connected during the school year is key.
Spirit Wear: Spirit wear can be ordered at any time during the year now. Please visit http://princessmargaret.deco-apparel.com/
Parent Resources:
Dufferin Parent Support Network: 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: DCAFS offers a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of each child and family. They believe that every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, and they are committed to helping them do just that. If you're looking for support for your family within a safe and welcoming community, look no further than DCAFS! Please see the link for some different workshops and events: https://behavioursolutions.dcafs.on.ca/events/
We’ll see everyone for another day of learning on Friday. Have a wonderful weekend after a full day of learning tomorrow.
Andrea Papavasiliou, Principal