News & Announcements
PD Day – Friday, September 28
| PD Day - Friday, September 28 |
| Friday, September 28 is a PD Day. There is no school for students. Staff learning will focus on two areas: Mathematics and mandatory Health and Safety training. |
Junior Soccer Tournament
Due to heavy rains in the forecast for tomorrow (Tuesday), the Junior Soccer tournament will be postponed until Thurs. September 27th.Dufferin Parent Support Network
| Workshop Schedule Early Fall 2018 |
| Please see attachment Workshop Schedule Early Fall 2018 |
Learning about residential schools on Orange Shirt Day
Learning about residential schools on Orange Shirt Day
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, a day for people to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and to keep discussing openly all aspects of residential schools.
Orange Shirt Day originated in the spring of 2013 as a response to Phyllis’ story about when she had her shiny new orange shirt taken
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Speak up about concussions – Rowan’s Law Day is September 26
Speak up about concussions – Rowan’s Law Day is September 26
On September 26, schools across the Upper Grand District School Board will be marking Rowan’s Law Day – a day to raise awareness about concussions.
In March 2018, the Ontario government passed a law known as Rowan’s Law, named after 17-year-old Rowan Stringer. Rowan loved rugby and was the captain
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An Update About Our Community Garden…
A history of our community garden and an opportunity to celebrate what a success it has been!
From our teacher Mrs. Ellis who started our community garden two year years ago…
” The school board supported us by supplying the fencing materials. The boxes, compost, woodchips, gate, hose, storage bin, composter and rain barrel were donated by other community organizations, the Town of Orangeville, our School
Toonies for Terry
Please read the attached for more information about our Terry Fox run. Terry Fox Letter To ParentsThank you
PMPS Staff and Students would like to thank our local Member of Parliament, Mr. David Tilson and the company Telus, for donating ten backpacks to our school that were full of supplies. These supplies will be put to good use. Thank you.Plan of Care- Life Threatening Medical Conditions PLEASE RETURN
Good evening, At the end of June and again in September, we sent home a plan of care forms for students with life threatening medical conditions such as Asthma, Epilepsy, Diabetes, and Anaphylaxis. We need these plans completed and returned to the school as soon as possible. Please call Mrs. Papavasiliou, Mrs. Mckenzie, or Mr. Thompson for assistance. Thank you for your cooperation.Terry Fox Run September 27th
We're getting ready to run in honour of Terry on the 27th of September!
Meet your Dufferin UGDSB Trustee Candidates
Attention Community Members Meet your Dufferin UGDSB Trustee Candidates How will they make a difference for kids? Where: Orangeville District SS 22 Faulkner St., Orangeville, ON When: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 7:00-9:00 p.m. Why you should attend: • Engage and interact with the candidates running for UGDSB trustee • Clarify each candidate’s perspective on educational issues • Learn how trustees make a difference at your child’s school Dufferin Event PosterPizza Days
PIZZA DAYS!!
Thursday, Sept. 27th, Friday October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
**ONLINE PAYMENT (preferred method) at ugdsb.schoolcashonline.com
**OUR GOAL – TO HAVE ONLINE ORDERS ONLY
**If you had difficulty signing up to school cash online – please see Mrs. Mckenzie in the office
**We will have a computer set up at the school if you need
