Good evening Mustang Families,
We had a terrific play day this week celebrating our gold certification for Healthy Schools and our school was represented proudly at the Dufferin Track and Field meet by our Mustang athletes. Last week, we had a fantastic Jump Rope for Heart event. Thank you to all of our families who were able to donate. We had our graduation run through this week for our grade eights too and welcomed our new JKs for JK Orientation. It’s been a busy week and next week promises to be the same again.
Report Cards and IEPs: Please note that report cards and IEPs (for students who have them) will be coming home on June 26th, 2025.. They are also accessible online. Please see directions on our website and down below is some help if you have trouble accessing them online.
LIBRARY BOOKS ARE OVERDUE: All library books need to be returned to school. We have many books currently checked out, we need to get that number done to zero. Please look at home for library books and get them returned ASAP. Thank you for your help.
Summer Work at PMPS: This summer our school will have construction happening once again. The school will be closed at the end of the day on June 27th and reopen on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025. Thank you.
Upcoming PD Day Information: Professional Activity Day Description:
June 27, 2025
Information for Elementary and Secondary 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
Important Dates:
-June 20th: Grade 1- 3 Trip to Orangeville Library: Author Visit (info has gone home)
-June 20th: Rescheduled Track and Field
-June 23rd: PMPS Grad!!!
-June 24th: Kindergarten SK celebration (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
-August 28th: Grade 9 Orientation at ODSS -arrive by 930am
Upcoming Spirit Days: June 2025:
-June 26th: Celebrate Canada!! Dress in red and white or wear Canadian accessories
Reminders:
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
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 day of learning.
Andrea Papavasiliou, Principal