Hello Taylor Evans Families,
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new and returning students back to Taylor Evans! The first day of school is Tuesday, September 8th!
New for this Year:
On Friday, September 4th, families will receive an email from the school email address indicating your student(s)' tentative class and teacher.
Please remember that our school organization for the 2026-2027 school year will not be finalized until after the second Friday of school when final enrollment is submitted to the board office. This means that class placements may change and reorganization of class(es) could happen mid-September.
First Day of School Procedures
On Tuesday, September 8th, Grade 1-8 students will come around to the back of the school when they arrive (between 8:20 - 8:35AM). There will be signs posted indicating grades and teacher's. Kindergarten students will enter the yard by the daycare (front of school on the right side). Students are to gather at the sign that shows the grade/teacher that was emailed to them as mentioned above. Once the entry bell has gone at 8:35 AM, teachers will take their new class into the school. There will be extra staff on the hardtop to help anyone who isn’t sure where to go. Dismissal is at 2:55 PM.
School Supplies (students in grades 1-8)
Many parents ask about school supplies for their child(ren).
Here is a list of suggested items. We have all the necessary supplies in the classroom. If you bring in supplies, please make sure materials that come from home are carefully labelled. Individual teachers will provide class specific lists if extra supplies are required.
Medication and Plans of Care
Please complete the appropriate form for Life Threatening Medical Conditions and/or Consent for Administration of Oral Medication form prior to coming on the first day of school. You can drop off the completed forms with the medication to the office on September 8th.
Student Arrival/Early Pick-up
We are primarily a walking school. If you must drive your student(s) to school, please park in designated parking areas on a side street and walk your student onto property. The parking lot continues to be for staff and buses ONLY. Thank you in advance for the safety of all of our students.
Students who arrive after 8:35 AM must report to the office through the main entrance. Their name and class will be recorded for our Safe Arrival attendance program and then directed to their classroom with a ‘checked-in’ slip. If students arrive later in the day, families should call the attendance line to report that they will be late and then when they’ve arrived, walk them to the main office. If you are picking up early, please inform the teacher through email and also cc the school email taylorevans.ps@ugdsb.on.ca so that we can have them packed and ready. A parent/guardian will need to come into the office and sign them out.
Bikes and Scooters
May be used to travel to and from school. When students arrive onto school property, they must walk their bike or scooter onto property and park them at the bike racks. Please note that E-Bikes, E-Scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, wheely shoes etc are not permitted at school.
Lunch Procedures
As in past years, students will eat in their classrooms and at their assigned desk/work space. For younger grades, staff on duty can help with containers, however families should pack food and snacks in containers that they know their student(s) can easily open. A friendly reminder that we are a nut-free school. Recyclables and unfinished food items will be sent home with students. Please send containers with food that can be used to repack uneaten items and wrappers so they limit the mess in the lunchbag! Practicing this at home will help with this school routine.
After School Program
Students in this program will be collected from outside by the BASP staff. Kindergarten students will be collected by the staff inside the school.
Absences & School Communication
When your student is going to be absent from school, please leave a message on our attendance line before 8:35 AM 519-766-4544 ext 100. Please remember that if your child is unwell, to keep them at home and let us know on our attendance line.
Code of Conduct
Taylor Evans Code of Conduct The code of conduct will be explained to each student in grades 4-8 in a developmentally appropriate way by their classroom teacher during the first days of school.
Dogs & Other Animals on School Property
When dropping off and picking up kids, please remember that dogs and other animals must be leashed and kept on the sidewalk of our property. This is the expectation for all dogs (no matter the size or age). Some students have allergies, a fear, and there is the potential that someone could be scratched or bitten.
Volunteering at TEPS
All volunteers working within our school, including attending field trips must have a Vulnerable Sector Check. VSCs can be applied for online here through Guelph Police Service.
Mark Your Calendars…
School Council: Our first School Council meeting will be held at TEPS on Wednesday, September 23rd from 7:00 - 8:00PM. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend. Check our website for a link to join virtually if this suits better.
Open House & Scholastic Book Fair: Thursday, September 24th between 5:30 - 7