Good evening Mustang Families,
Another fantastic week at Princess Margaret! We were honoured to welcome back Andrew Healey, decorated Paralympian, world champion, and Commonwealth champion. He spoke to our students about the Paralympics and held an engaging Q&A session, where our students asked thoughtful and insightful questions.
To learn more about all the incredible Olympic and Paralympic events we've enjoyed over the last month, please check out the article published on the Board website today: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14811
Our intermediate curlers also attended their bonspiel this week and represented Princess Margaret with pride. Congratulations to all of them! I would like to also congratulate our junior PMPS speech winner, who represented us at the Orangeville Lions Club and won first place! She is now onto the next competition. Well done! We’d also thank a young kindergarten student who wanted to clean up our school yard and a local trail this past weekend. He collected several bags of garbage with his parents. What an incredible act of generosity.
Most importantly, everyone is now ready for a well‑earned March Break. A reminder that there is no school from March 16th to March 20th. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on March 23rd at 8:30 AM. We hope all of our families enjoy a safe, restful, and enjoyable break! Happy Eid to all of our families who are celebrating over the break as well. We hope you have a blessed Eid with family and friends.
Ice & Water Safety: It's that time of year again. With the more mild and wet weather we have been experiencing it is time to remind students and families to stay off the ice on ponds and bodies of water near schools. The ice on local bodies of water is not safe, and we are encouraging everyone to stay off the ice. The Grand River Conservation Authority has shared water safety messaging on their website: GRCA Flood Warning and Flood Watch as well as GRCA Water Safety
Extra Pants & Socks: It’s a great idea this time of year to pack extra socks and pants. Mud and puddles are everywhere and this avoids a call home during the middle of the day.
Important Dates:
13th: Dairy Farmer Presentation kindergartens 9am-940am and 940am-1020am
16th to 20th: March break
-25th: Superintendent Visit to PMPS, Mr. Viverios
-26th: Grade 7 Metis Virtual Presentations
-April 1st: Elementary Skills Canada: Junior Robotics Club, chosen team.
-2nd: World Autism Day
-3rd: Custodian and Maintenance worker Appreciation Day! Thank you to our incredible custodian team: Sheila, Dino, Helena, and Marie for always taking care of us and our building.
-3rd-6th: Good Friday & Easter
-8th: International Day of Pink: Anti Bullying & Anti-Homophobia: Wear Pink!
-24th: PD day
Upcoming Spirit Days:
-Friday, March 13th: Wear gold and green and other accessories for St. Patrick’s Day
-Monday, March 23rd: Crossing Guard Day! Make a thank you card to show your appreciation.
-Friday, March 27th: World Water Day, Wear blue in honour of water
-Thursday, April 2nd: Raise awareness and show support! Wear red and blue, celebrate neurodiversity.
Reminders: Ministry Approved School Year Calendars 2026-2027: The Ministry has approved the UGDSB elementary and secondary calendars for the 2026-2027 school year. They are now posted on our board website, and can also be accessed here:
Elementary - Cycle Day Calendar
EQAO Writing Dates for Grade 3 & 6 Students: Students in Grades 3 and 6 will be writing EQAO on:
• May 28
• May 29
• June 1
• June 2
We have very limited flexibility for makeup sessions this year, and we want to ensure that students and teachers have the full amount of time to work through the curriculum and not write too early in May. Please avoid scheduling family trips or appointments during these dates . More detailed information about EQAO will be shared with families closer to, but for now, please save these dates.
Ramadan: As we continue to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, we want to extend our best wishes to all students and families observing this important time. Ramadan is a special period of reflection, prayer, and fasting for many in our school community, and we recognize its significance. To support our students who are fasting and engaging in daily prayer, we want to remind everyone that we do have a prayer space in our school, in room 105. This space is available for students who wish to participate in prayer in a quiet and respectful environment. If your child will be utilizing the prayer space and/or needs other accommodations due to feasting etc., please let your child’s teacher know so we can ensure they know where the prayer space is located and provide the needed accommodations. Happy Ramadan or Ramadan Mubarak.
Milk Sales: Our wonderful Student Council continues to sell milk. The milk costs $1.25 each.
Have a terrific break everyone. Be safe and have fun!
Andrea Papavasiliou, Principal