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Board wide ‘Free to Achieve’ day May 7th, 2019
Board wide ‘Free to Achieve’ day May 7th, 2019 May 7th is a Board wide “Free to Achieve” day. Please consider bringing in a toonie or donating through School Cash Online to support students in our school system; to help them have access to programs and support, and be “Free toRead more about Board wide ‘Free to Achieve’ day May 7th, 2019 »
Exciting Things Are Happening at PMPS!
There are a number of fun things happening at PMPS this week: Wednesday: Tomorrow is 80s spirit day as well as our Earth Day Assembly. PMPS show your spirit and love for the Earth. Wednesday: Watch your waste! On Wed. April 24 the UGDSB is holding a Waste-Free Lunch Day. We inviteFree Workshop at ODSS
The ODSS staff would like to invite you to attend a special free workshop at our school on Wednesday May15th, 2019 beginning at 7:00pm in the ODSS library. The workshop is called Risky Business: How to support your teen’s successful leap to High School and is geared towards caregivers ofA Few Reminders for the Upcoming Weeks…
Thursday, April 18th- Dress as a bunny day Friday, April 19th & Monday, April 22nd- Happy Easter, No School Tuesday, April 23rd- 120pm- Earth Day Assembly Wednesday, April 24th- 80's Spirit Day & Litterless lunch day- board wide Thursday, April 25th- Bedtime Stories 6-7pm for our primary studentsWe Still Need Help. EQAO Scribes Needed
Volunteer Scribes for EQAO On May 22nd, 23rd, and 24th our grade 3 and 6 students will participate in the provincial assessment of reading, writing, and math (EQAO). We are in need of volunteers to assist with scribing during the assessment. Volunteers would be neededCompass Run 4 Food
Compass Run For Food kick Off assembly was today! Our PMPS snack and lunch program benefits from this! The run is on June 8th/19. A bus will be leaving from our school to transport walkers and runners. Students are encouraged to join by returning the form that was sent homeIB Survey Response Deadline – April 12th
If you have not yet responded to the International Baccalaureate survey, the deadline is this Friday, April 12th. The survey is being conducted by the UGDSB to confirm interest in and the feasibility of establishing an IB Programme in Orangeville/Dufferin or Erin. www.ugdsb.ca/IBsurveyThe Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Health and Physical Education
Dear Parents/Guardians, This school year, the Ministry of Education has requested that the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations from the 2010 Physical Education curriculum be taught in all elementary schools. At our school, the health expectations will be covered in classrooms during the next few months. “The Healthy Living strand helpsRead more about The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Health and Physical Education »
Help Needed: EQAO Scribes
Volunteer Scribes for EQAO On May 22nd, 23rd, and 24th our grade 3 and 6 students will participate in the provincial assessment of reading, writing, and math (EQAO). We are in need of volunteers to assist with scribing during the assessment. Volunteers would be neededPink Shirt Day
Pink shirt day is Wednesday, April 10th. The Day of Pink is the International Day against bullying, & discrimination across the world. We invite everyone to celebrate diversity by wearing a pink shirt!System Wide Survey Open
Dear parents and guardians, From March 22 to April 18, 2019, the Upper Grand District School Board is conducting a system-wide survey, to help the board understand the demographic makeup, diversity and ongoing needs of our student population. The sole purpose of this survey is to gain a better understanding of theParent Letter: Provincial Student Walk Out
April 4, 2019 Dear parents and guardians, On Thursday April 4, a group of Princess Margaret students walked out of class as part of a provincial student walkout organized in response to education changes made by the Ontario government. Please note that these walkouts were not school or board sanctioned events. The studentsRead more about Parent Letter: Provincial Student Walk Out »
A Survey to Confirm Interest in and the Feasibility of Establishing an IB Diploma Programme in Orangeville/Dufferin or Erin
The Upper Grand District School Board is conducting a survey to confirm interest in and the feasibility of establishing an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Orangeville/Dufferin or Erin. The IBDP is respected by leading universities across the globe. IB offers an education focused on teaching students to think critically and independently,Fluoride Varnish Info
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health will be providing free fluoride varnish on April 16th at Princess Margaret. Fluoride Varnish Consent forms will be handed out in the JK, SK, grade 1 and 2 classrooms. Students in other grades who would like to participate will be able to pick up Fluoride VarnishMabel’s Labels, School Spirit Wear and more…
Our School Council is excited to tell our community about Mabel’s Labels. These labels are fantastic and will help keep track of your child’s belongings by identifying them with labels. Go to the Mabel's Labels website (www.mabelslabels.ca) and select our school. Our school receives 20% of orders toRead more about Mabel’s Labels, School Spirit Wear and more… »
