Thornhill PS Email Information: Monday April 27, 2026
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Tuesday, April 28
- Homework Club – Ms. Noordeh
- Pizza Lunch for those who ordered
- Int. Badminton @ Bayview Fairways 3- 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 30
- Homework Club – Ms. Sacks
Subway Sandwich Day– for those who ordered
Friday, May 1
- Homework Club – Ms. Rehan
- Spirit Day – Sensory Friendly Comfy Clothes
- D-Lites Day – for those who ordered
- Grade 7 STEM trip to TSS in the afternoon
EVENTS NEXT WEEK
Monday, May 4
Intermediate Badminton Areas
Tuesday, May 5
- Homework Club – Ms. Noordeh
- Pizza Lunch for those who ordered
Wednesday, May 6
- Popcorn Delivery for those who ordered
Thursday, May 7
- Homework Club – Ms. Sacks
Subway Sandwich Day– for those who ordered
Friday, May 8
- Homework Club – Ms. Rehan
D-Lites Day – for those who ordered
In this issue:
- Save the Date – Arts Night – May 14th
- Sip and Share – Mark your calendars
- Free Virtual Parenting Workshop in Mandarin
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
- E SCOOTERS/E BIKES
- Spring Cookie Orders
SAVE THE DATES – ARTS NIGHT
Come and celebrate an evening of The Arts with us at TPS on Thursday May 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. including performances by classes from Kindergarten to 8 along with visual arts displays. We look forward to seeing you there!
SIP AND SHARE – MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Our next Sip and Share will be on Thursday, May 21st from 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. We will continue our conversations about about student mental health and well being. We are pleased to welcome back Terri Keay from York Hills! You can choose to be a quiet listener or an active participant—whatever makes you feel most comfortable.
We hope to see you on May 21st!
We are also excited to share that Terri will join us just before our next school council meeting at 6:30 on Thursday, June 4th to share a presentation called “Parenting your Anxious Child”. Please join us and stay for School Council! You will not be disappointed – Terri is a wealth of knowledge!
FREE VIRTUAL PARENTING WORKSHOP IN MANDARIN
York Hills Centre for Children, Youth, and Families is pleased to share an upcoming free virtual parenting workshop in Mandarin.
Webinar: Understanding Children’s Behaviours for Overall Well-Being
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Language: Mandarin
Format: Online (registration required)
This educational workshop is designed to support parents and caregivers by strengthening their understanding of children’s mental health, brain development, and the underlying reasons behind emotional and behavioural challenges. The session will explore how shifting from a mindset of control to one of connection can foster trust, resilience, and long-term well-being.
Key topics include:
- Supporting children through understanding behaviour and emotional needs
- Using PACE and PRAISE strategies to build emotional safety
- Collaborative problem-solving and offering meaningful choices
- Setting healthy boundaries around technology use
- Promoting parental self-care and emotional regulation
Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spring-registration-1987454011449?aff=oddtdtcreator
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
E SCOOTERS/EBIKES
Dear Families,
YRDSB continues to encourage families to use safe transportation to and from school. We encourage students to use active school travel whenever possible. Active travel refers to any form of human-powered transportation, including walking, cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, and scootering.
School Property
Students using any transportation device, whether electronic or not-electronic, must dismount before arriving on school property. This includes all sidewalks, pathways, and walkways on school grounds. Please note that the school is not responsible for lost or damaged equipment.
Provincial Regulations
These modes of travel offer many physical, mental, and community benefits. Please visit the Ontario website for a full list of regulations. Every cyclist under 18 must wear a properly fitting bike helmet. Some students may also choose to use electronically assisted devices, such as e‑scooters or e‑bikes. In Ontario, you must be 16 or older to ride an e-scooter or e-bike. When riding e‑scooters or e‑bikes, it is important that students follow all applicable municipal regulations to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
Municipal Regulations
Before riding any device, it is important for students and families to be aware of the regulations set by their local municipality. These may include minimum age requirements for operating electric devices, helmet laws, and other safety guidelines.
Respectful Riding
Pedestrians always have the right of way. Students are expected to ride with caution by slowing down, using a bell when approaching others, and passing on the left. Wearing reflective clothing is encouraged to increase visibility and promote safer travel.
For more information, parents are encouraged to visit:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/bicycle-safety
https://www.ontario.ca/page/riding-e-bike#section-0
Thank you for your cooperation.
SPRING COOKIE ORDERS
Spring/Summer 2026 (13 weeks) Cookie Sales - Fundraiser for Grade 8 Graduation
Back by Popular Demand !
Thornhill Public School will continue the Cookie Sales Fundraiser to support our Grade 8 Graduation.
You can pre-order individually wrapped cookies from Terra Cotta (nut free, kosher & halal certified) for $2 each. Total of $26 for 13 weeks.
The choices are Chocolate Chip DeLite, Funfetti DeLite, Fudge Chip DeLite, and Vanilla Butterfly Cookies for Spring time !
* You can also order once a week for $2 each, from the "Weekly Order - Grade 8 Graduation Cookie Sales Fundraiser" item on School Cash Online.
Cookies will be delivered weekly on the following Tuesdays:
March 31
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23
Thank you for your support to our Grade 8 students!