Welcome Back: Important Information for the First Day
Welcome Back PMPS Mustang Families!
It is hard to believe that August is almost over. We hope everyone had a safe and happy summer! We are excited to start the 2022/2023 school year.
Our first day of school for all students Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 is Tuesday, September 6th at 830am. To our new JK families, please note all JKs start on Tuesday, September 6th. There is no staggered entry in the UGDSB, all students start on the same day and same time.
Below you will find some additional information that might be helpful as we return next week:
What to Expect of the First Day:
Students will meet on their regular hard top areas (i.e., Kindergarten., Primary, Junior or Intermediate). Teachers will have lists and staff will be there to greet and ensure all students get to the right spots. To help with this, grade signs will be posted. Students will gather at their grade signs, and staff will tell students what class line to join. Please see the attached map for where grade signs will be located. First Day Sign Placement 22_23
Once teachers have their full class, they will make their way into the school and then classroom. A reminder that our school day begins at 8:30am and dismissal is at 2:50pm. The back tarmac and kindie yard are supervised beginning at 810am.
Classroom Assignments and Organizations:
Each year, we begin with the staffing that was allocated in June. As in past years, our actual numbers are reviewed following the first days of school. This means students may begin their first day in one class, yet find themselves being reassigned to another class by September 19th. If this happens, we will communicate with families. Please see the attached PDF for more information. Staffing Message Regarding School Organizations September 2022
Drop off and Pick up:
A reminder to all our families, that the front parking lot in front of the school is closed and is a walking area only. We encourage our families to walk or park on the adjacent streets to create a safer area for our students.
Communication:
At any time, if you have questions or concerns about what is happening at school, please reach out to your child’s teacher. It is far better to communicate early rather than grow frustrated. Often, a quick phone call or email can help to clarify situations as they arise. Please make sure you continue to refer to our website often, and update your email address with the front office if it has changed.
Please see further information regarding Back to School on the UGDSB website https://www.ugdsb.ca/board/back-to-school-2022-23-general-information/
Our Princess Margaret website https://www.ugdsb.ca/PrincessMargaret/ and Twitter page: @margaret_ps
We look forward to welcoming back our students and having a wonderful school year full of fun and learning!
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