Thornhill PS Email Information: Monday February 16, 2026
EVENTS THIS WEEK
**last day to order Pizza Dinner for STEM night February 13th
Monday, February 16
- Family Day- No School
Tuesday, February 17
- Pizza Day - for those who ordered
- Report Cards Electronic Distribution this week
- Intermediate Girls and Boys Basketball @ Yorkhill 3:30 p.m.
- Homework Club – Ms. Sacks
Wednesday, February 18
- Homework Club – Ms. Rehan
- Popcorn Delivery for those who ordered
Thursday, February 19
- Intermediate Boys Basketball @ Willowbrook 3:30 p.m.
- Subway Sandwich Day– for those who ordered
Friday, February 20
- D-Lites lunch for those who ordered
- Homework Club – Ms. Noordeh
- Young Rembrandts Make up Class
EVENTS NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, February 24
- Homework Club – Ms. Sacks
- Intermediate Boys Basketball @ EJ Sand 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, February 25
- Homework Club – Ms. Rehan
- Intermediate Girls Basketball @ Willowbrook 3:30 p.m.
- Pink Shirt Day
Thursday, February 26
- Grad Photos in the morning
- Subway Sandwich Day– for those who ordered
Friday, February 27
- D-Lites lunch for those who ordered
Homework Club – Ms. Noordeh
In this issue:
- Lunch Time Permission to Leave School
- Term One Report Cards
- Families Planning to Move or Students not returning in September
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
- Sip and Share Update
- Hazard House Presentations Grade 2 - 8
- Popcorn Fundraiser
- STEM Family Engagement Evening
School Council Fundraising Dinner
LUNCHTIME PERMISSION TO LEAVE SCHOOL
Students must remain at school during the lunch period unless they have been granted parental permission to leave the school grounds, either through the Start-Up Forms or via a previously sent email to the school.
Starting Tuesday, February 17th, if you would like to allow your child to go out for lunch, you must send a permission email to thornhill.ps@yrdsb.ca no later than 11:00 a.m. on the day of the lunch. Please remind your child that they should not request permission after 11:00 a.m. Students will not be permitted to call after 11 a.m. (unless there is an emergency). Thank you.
TERM ONE REPORT CARDS
The YRDSB Family Dashboard will give you one-stop access to information and applications related to your child’s education. It is designed to make it easier for you to engage with your child’s education.
Access the Family Dashboard at family.yrdsb.ca.
Report Cards
Term 1 Report Cards will be available in the Family Dashboard. Parents/guardians will receive an email letting you know when the report card is available for your child and how to access it.
Setting Up Your Account
If you do not have a Family Dashboard account, you can create one at any time by visiting family.yrdsb.ca, clicking on “No account?” and “Create one.”
*When creating an account, you must use the email address you have on file at your child’s school.
Detailed instructions and frequently asked questions are available at https://www2.yrdsb.ca/family-dashboard.
Families are invited to share their feedback on the Family Dashboard through a short survey available in the Dashboard.
FAMILIES PLANNING TO MOVE OR STUDENTS NOT RETURNING IN SEPTEMBER
Dear Families,
As we begin our planning for the 2026-2027 school year, we kindly ask you to inform the school office if your family has plans to move over the summer, or if your children will not be returning in September for any reason. This information helps us to ensure a smooth transition for all students and to make necessary staffing arrangements for the upcoming academic year.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and helps us in planning effectively for the new school year. Thank you for your support.
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
SIP AND SHARE UPDATE
It was wonderful to welcome our families this past Wednesday for our first “Sip and Share” gathering. We had a great discussion about mental health, and we are planning to continue these important discussions on Thursday, March 5th from 8:15 -9:30 a.m. Parents, guardians and grandparents are all welcome to attend and you can choose if you prefer to be a quiet listener or an active participant. We want everyone to feel comfortable. We are pleased that Terri Keay, a social worker from York Hills, will be joining us once again. We hope to see you on March 5th!
HAZARD HOUSE – VAUGHAN FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES PRESENTATION
On Thursday, March 12th, students in Grades 2 – 8 will have the opportunity to participate in a presentation about Fire Safety. Please read the attached letter for more details about this presentation.
POPCORN FUNDRAISER
Back by popular demand! We will continue to hold our Popcorn Fundraiser at T.P.S. to support educational programs and materials for our classes.
*NEW Flavours to choose from!
White Cheddar
Sweet and Salty
Butter Popcorn (our current flavour)
Popcorn will be sold twice a month for the months of March, April, May, and June on the following dates:
March: Wednesday, March 11th, and Wednesday, March 25th
April: Wednesday, April 8th, and Wednesday, April 22nd
May: Wednesday, May 6th, and Wednesday, May 20th
June: Wednesday, June 3th, and Wednesday, June 17th
Pre-packaged butter/salt, white cheddar, sweet/salty 23g popcorn bags will be sold for $3.00 each, for a total of $24.00 for eight bags of popcorn, delivered twice a month. If you are interested in purchasing popcorn for your child, please purchase using School Cash Online by Friday, March 6th,2026.
Popcorn will be delivered to students on the mornings of all of the dates listed above.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Sincerely,
TPS Staff
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENING
We are excited to invite you to our Family STEM Evening on Thursday, February 26th at 6:00 p.m.! This event is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to explore fun, hands-on activities together while learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Our staff has prepared engaging activities that highlight how these experiences support learning in exciting ways. Stay tuned for more details!
SCHOOL COUNCIL FUNDRAISING DINNER – FEB. 26TH AT 5:30 P.M.
Before the STEM evening begins, join us for a Pizza Dinner hosted by our School Council in the school gym. This is a great chance to connect with other families and support our fundraising efforts. Proceeds from this dinner will go toward purchasing Coding technology to enhance our STEM curriculum!
Pizza and water will be available for purchase through School Cash Online. Please check for details and place your order soon!
We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of learning, fun, and community!