Good evening Mustang Families,
So many wonderful things are happening at our school! Please be sure to check the upcoming dates. Next week, we are excited to welcome the Giant Map of Turtle Island to our gym. This map is absolutely huge! It travels to each UGDSB school and we are very fortunate to have the opportunity to host it. Each participating class will receive a lesson three days in a row. What an incredible opportunity to explore our country, Turtle Island in a new way and challenge what we know about the map of Canada.
The next week after, we also have rock climbing coming up—very exciting! Thank you so much to our School Council for supporting this experience so that every student can attend free of charge. A reminder to families:
Long hair must be tied back (low ponytails work best with helmets)
Running shoes are required
Students should wear comfortable clothing
Each class will attend two sessions in the gym.
This week our K-¾ students enjoyed Theatre Orangeville and the play ‘Cinderella’. Our kids were great audience members and had a lot of fun participating in the play. Our grade three and seven students completed the Swim to Survive program at the Alder Street pool. What a valuable program that teaches how to survive in the water. Our Grade 7/8s travelled to Empowerment day and truly were inspired by the guest speakers.
Tomorrow all students will have the opportunity to learn about accessibility from a guest speaker who has an invisible disability. Our Special Olympic athletes and student coaches started to practice for their big day in a couple of weeks, the grade three and six students are busy preparing for EQAO, and in recognition of Mental Health and Education Week, each class participated in various learning and activities that was organized by our board and Child & Youth Worker, Tania. Ask your child about self care BINGO.
Next week is the Bike Rodeo. We have many students who are participating. For those students please remember your bike locks, helmets, and permission forms on the 11th. Go PMPS Mustangs go!
Please mark your calendars for our Annual Arts Night and Family Fun Night on June 2nd from 5:00–7:00 p.m. There will be raffles, including a beautiful bike and helmet up for grabs. Student artwork will be on display, our choir and band will perform, and of course, we’ll have our Family Fun Night games. Pizza will be available for purchase online. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to Ross Hughes Reality and our School Council for organizing a spring clean up of our yard this past Sunday. Around 30 adults and children showed up to restore our school yard. Thank you- it looks fantastic!
May 2026 Communications Newsletter: The May Communications Newsletter is out!
In this month's issue we have information about:
Mental Health and Education Week
Feedback on the School Volunteers Policy
And more!
You can view the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
-EA & CYC appreciation day!
💙 Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day 💙 May 15th We are so excited to celebrate Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day and to recognize our outstanding CYC, Tania! Tania brings kindness, patience, and heart to everything she does. She works tirelessly to support students’ well‑being, helping them feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. Whether she is offering a listening ear, teaching important social skills, or cheering students on through challenging moments, Tania makes a positive difference every single day. Our school is a stronger, more caring place because of her dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students and families. We are so grateful for the calm, care, and support she brings to our community.Thank you, Tania, for all that you do. We appreciate you today and every day!
🌟 Educational Assistant Appreciation 🌟
On May 15th we would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our incredible Educational Assistants this includes: Mrs T, Mrs. R., Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Mckenzie, Ms, H, Ms, Arseneau, Ms Hazel, Ms. G., and Mrs Nicholas. Our EAs work tirelessly each and every day to support students in their learning, growth, and well‑being. They show patience, care, and dedication in everything they do, helping students feel safe, included, and confident. Whether they are offering encouragement, adapting, or lending a steady, reassuring presence, their impact is felt in countless ways throughout our school. What makes our EA team truly special is the way they work together — supporting one another, collaborating with staff, and always putting students first. Their teamwork, compassion, and commitment strengthen our entire school community. Thank you to our Educational Assistants for your hard work, your hearts, and your unwavering support of our students. We appreciate you today and every day.
Important Dates:
May:
*** Freezie Sales start week of May 12th and runs each Tuesday and Thursday until we run out- 2nd break. ***
-7th: School Council meeting in library at 6pm; new members are always welcome!
-11th: Optimist Bike Roadeo
-12th: ODSS visit for grade 8s 9am
-12 to 14th: Giant Map (Turtle Island) in gym: Ms. Patel/ Mrs Szabo/ Mr. Westlake/ Mrs. Hickey/Mrs. Christie (letters have been sent home)
-15th: Bee Ambassador K-¾ (letter went home)
-15th: EA & CYC appreciation day!
-18th: Victoria Day- No school for students and staff
-19th to 22nd: Rock Climbing at PMPS/ gym in use all week (permission forms sent out)
-20th: JK Orientation for new students (see email sent)
-21st: Special Olympics (rain date May 22nd)
-26th: Spring ⅞ Vaccination Clinic at PMPS
-28th & 29th: EQAO grades 3 & 6
June:
-2nd & 3rd: EQAO continued grades 3& 6 ( EQAO make up June 4th)
-2nd: Family Fun Night 5-7pm
-4th: Compass Run @ PMPS- last block
-4th: School Council- Last meeting 6pm (elections-everyone is invited to run for positions)/ First meeting of 26/27 September 24th/26 6pm in the library (same night as Meet the Teacher)
-5th: PD Day: am curriculum & pm report card writing: no school for students
-9th & 10th: Intermediate Trip
-13th: Finale for Bike Roadeo: Alder Street
-17th: Grades ¾ (pm) & ⅘ (am) at Island Lake for Indigenous Learning
-22nd: PMPS Grade 8 Grad
-25th: Last day of School with students
-26th: PD day for staff (school improvement plans and transitions)
Upcoming Spirit Days:
May 15th: Backwards and Inside Out Day!
May 21st: Special Olympics Day! Wear Olympic Red and Olympic grey in support of our 15 PMPS Special Olympics team.
May 29th: Beach day(Dress like you are going to the beach - no bathing suit.) Sunglasses sunscreen Hat Shorts
Reminders:
Milk Sales: Our wonderful Student Council continues to sell milk. The milk costs $1.25
We have a great day of learning on Friday and then please have a great weekend!
Andrea Papavasiliou, Principal