Good evening Mustang Families,
It’s been a very busy week here as May wraps up (where does the time go?). Thank you to all of our families who have supported our Jump Rope for Heart so far. Please read below about how you can still support our school. Our grade 3 and 6 students are done writing EQAO and made us proud by how hard they worked. Our big event, Arts Night & Family Fun Nights is coming up on Tuesday, June 3rd. Please read below for more information as we are very excited to see all of our families out. We are looking forward to Monday and our ‘Bursting with Pride’ Pride Month kick off! We will have a flag raising and art activities that focus on kindness and inclusion. There is so much more coming up, please make sure to check the important dates down below.
Compass Run: On Monday, June 9th we are having our annual Compass Run/Walk/Wheel. We are asking everyone to bring in a non-perishable food item for our local food bank. Please bring what you can.
Professional Activity Day Description: June 6, 2025: Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians
Date: June 6, 2025 Length: Full Day
Elementary Topic: Curriculum and Report Card Writing Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules prepared by Program Services
Description:
On the upcoming professional activity day, elementary educators across the school board will be engaged in targeted training to strengthen literacy instruction and student achievement. The morning sessions will focus on evidence-based practices, including the use of early reading screeners, vocabulary development, and effective writing instruction. Educators teaching French will also participate in professional learning designed to enhance instruction in both Core French and French Immersion programs, with an emphasis on supporting students’ oral language, vocabulary, reading, and writing skills. These sessions reflect our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality education and ensuring all students have the tools they need to succeed.
The second half of the day will be dedicated to report card writing, as per the employee group collective agreements.
Elementary
Morning (150 mins) - Curriculum
A choice of math and literacy topics and strategies to focus on with staff.
Afternoon (150 mins) - Report Card Writing
A half day for report card writing, as outlined in collective agreements
Support to Access Digital Report Cards for Parents/Guardians : To support upcoming report cards at the end of June, The Upper Grand District School Board has an online parent portal called Parent ConnectED. Parents/guardians are able to access their children's report cards digitally through this portal. To assist with access and support any technical challenges that families might experience, the UGDSB has created a support website for Parent ConnectED found here: UGDSB Report Card Support. This is also posted on our school website.
Within this website there is support on the following topics:
How to create a parent portal account
How to access report cards
A list of links to schools report card websites
The parent-teacher interview booking process
Information on 18+ students granting parental access
What to do if you forgot your password
Important Dates:
-June 2nd: Bursting with Pride School Event & Flag Raising
-June 3rd: Arts Night and Family Fun Night 5-7pm
-June 5th: Grade 8 Intermediate Trip to Niagara Falls
-June 5th: Last School Council meeting of the year: Elections for 25/26 & more 6pm
-June 6th: PD day-No school for students
-June 9th: Compass Run at School
-June 10th: Rescheduled CMHA Presentations for Intermediates (new letters went home)
-June 11th: Headwaters Farm Program Presentation- kindergarten (letter to go home)
-June 12th: Headwaters Farm Program Presentation- grade ½ class (letter to go home)
-June 13th: Jump Rope Event
-June 16th: Healthy SchoolS School Wide Play Day (morning two blocks)
-June 17th: JK Orientation-9-12pm approximately (more info to go home)
-June 19th: Track and Field Board event (more information to come)
-June 20th: Grade 1- 3 Trip to Orangeville Library: Author Visit (more info going home)
-June 23rd: PMPS Grad!!! (more information to come)
-June 25th: Public Health Fluoride Varnish #2 (more information to come)
-June 25th: Intermediate walk to Island Lake
-June 26th: Term 2 report cards go home & Last day with students
-June 26th: Last Day morning assembly, intermediate bbq and dance
-June 27th: PD day: No school for students
Upcoming Spirit Days:
-May 30th:Beach day (Dress like you are going to the beach - no bathing suits.)
June 2025:
-June 2nd: Colour Day!(Dress in as many colours as you can to celebrate Pride month)
-June 13th: Share the Sunshine Day: Dress in yellow or bright colours to symbolize sunshine and positivity. Let your kind spirit shine
-June 16th: School Colours to celebrate our PMPS outdoor playday!! Make sure to wear a hat and some sunscreen!!
-June 26th: Celebrate Canada!! Dress in red and white or wear Canadian accessories
Reminders:
Family Fun Night is Coming Back to PMPS!! We are excited to share that we will be hosting Family Fun Night again this year, on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 5-7pm!!
Who wants to worry about cooking dinner on a fun evening out with the family? Order pizza and pop through School Cash Online and feed your family while helping to raise funds for our School Council!! Kindly ensure that you order under ONE student's name per household, as this facilitates a faster and easier distribution process. Thank you.
At this year's Family Fun Night and Student Art Showcase, we will have a fabulous student art display in the Library, our school band and choir will be performing, we will have free face painting with lots of fun games outside, Student Council will be selling freezies and bracelets (for cash), we will have a used children's book sale (for which we are still collecting books - see the box outside the office), and great raffle prizes from School Council! Every family who attends will receive a free raffle ticket, for a chance to win one of three large gift baskets! We are selling pizza for $2/slice and pop for $1/can in advance through School Cash Online. These items are available online now. The book sale will have soft-cover children's books for $1 and hard-cover children's books for $2. Kindly bring correct change.
Jump Rope for Heart – Friday, June 13th, 2025: We are excited to announce that Princess Margaret Public School will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart event on Friday, June 13th, in support of the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada!
This fun and active event encourages our students to get moving, have fun, and learn about the importance of heart health — all while raising funds for a great cause. Each jump contributes to research and promotes the health and well-being of Canadians.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
🪁 Note: Activities will take place throughout the school day.
How You Can Help:
🔗 Register & Fundraise Online:
Visit our school’s fundraising page:
https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/88081Or go to jumpropeforheart.ca and search for
Princess Margaret Public School – Orangeville
👟 Dress for the Day:
Please ensure your child wears comfortable clothing, proper footwear, and brings a water bottle.
Let’s make this year’s Jump Rope for Heart event our best one yet!
Thank you for helping us support a heart-healthy future.
Freezie Sales to Support Grad: Freezie sales will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kindergarten up to grade 3 - ½ freezie only $1.00, and all other grades can buy ½ or full for $1/$2. Sales will be during second nutrition break (12:50-1:10). Thank you for your support.
Milk Sales: Our wonderful Student Council continues to sell milk. The milk costs $1.25 each. Milk sale profits support our Student Council.
Parent Resources:
Parent Support Network: Please check out www.parentsupportnetwork.ca for free parenting workshops. The 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/
DCAFS Walk In, Talk In Clinic: Open to Everyone!
Talk-In Clinic is your primary gateway to essential mental health support. Talk-In Clinic is open Wednesdays between 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (last appointment at 5:30 p.m.). Please come as early as possible to ensure an appointment. If you prefer, you can call ahead at 519-941-1530 to provide some basic information. This is support for children, youth, and families.
Thanks for taking the time to read through my weekly emails and your continued support. We’ll see everyone on Friday for another great learning day!
Andrea Papavasiliou, Principal