Thornhill PS Email Information: Monday May 11, 2026
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Tuesday, May 12
- Homework Club – Ms. Noordeh
- Pizza Lunch for those who ordered
Thursday, May 14
- Homework Club – Ms. Sacks
- Subway Sandwich Day– for those who ordered
Arts Night! Doors open 5:30 and show begins at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 15
- Homework Club – Ms. Rehan
- D-Lites Day – for those who ordered
EVENTS NEXT WEEK
Monday, May 18th
- Victoria Day – No School
Tuesday, May 19
- Pizza Day for those who ordered
- EQAO Gr. 3 & 6
Wednesday, May 20
- Homework Club – Ms. Noordeh
- Make up D-Lites (instead of Friday)
- EQAO Gr. 3 & 6
- Popcorn Delivery for those who ordered
- Gauss Math Contest (for those who entered)
Thursday, May 21
- Sip and Share @ 8:15 a.m. – all welcome
- Subway Sandwich Day– for those who ordered
EQAO Gr. 3 & 6
Friday, May 22
- Homework Club – Ms. Sacks
No D-Lites today
In this issue:
- Terri Keay Presentation – June 4th @6:30 p.m.
- PEAC New Member Application
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
- Arts Night – May 14th
- Class Placements
- Yearbook Purchases
- Moving?
- School Year Calendar 2026 2027
- Sip and Share – Mark your calendars
- Free Virtual Parenting Workshop in Mandarin
- Spring Cookie Orders
TERRI KEAY - PARENTING YOUR ANXIOUS CHILD
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! Please see the attached flyer for more details.
PEAC NEW MEMBER APPLICATION
York Region District School Board is accepting applications for membership on the Board’s Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) between May 14 and June 10, 2026. Please share this information with your school communities by using the newsletter insert provided below. A letter will also be sent to families later in May when applications open.
Family members interested in serving as a member of PEAC are asked to submit an application between May 14 and June 10, 2026.
PEAC supports, encourages and enhances parent, family and community engagement at the Board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. It represents the collective voice of parents/guardians who have children attending public schools in York Region. Members are expected to attend a minimum of five meetings each year. The first meeting date for the new membership is December 3, 2026, which is a joint meeting with our Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC).
Interested parents/guardians and community members are invited to submit an application using an online application form that will be available on the PEAC website May 16. For a copy of the application, please contact Leadership Development and Engagement via email at lde@yrdsb.ca or by phone at 905-727-0022 ext. 3650.
Informational Video
Interested applicants are invited to view an informational video to learn more about this family engagement opportunity.
For more information, please visit the YRDSB PEAC website or contact lde@yrdsb.ca.
Newsletter Insert
Administrators, please share this information with your school community.
YRDSB Accepting Applications for Board Committees
York Region District School Board is accepting applications for membership on two advisory committees that provide important family and community perspectives at the Board level.
Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC)
Applications open May 14 - June 10, 2026.
Parents, caregivers and family members are invited to apply for membership on PEAC. The committee offers families a meaningful opportunity to share their perspectives and support family engagement at the Board level to improve student achievement and well-being.
Learn more about PEAC, eligibility requirements and how to apply on the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) webpage.
Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC)
Applications open May 11 - June 15, 2026
Family and community members can apply for one of eight positions on EIAC. The committee supports YRDSB’s commitment to providing equitable and inclusive learning and working environments in all schools and workplaces of the Board.
Learn more about EIAC, eligibility requirements and how to apply on the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC) webpage.
Thornhill PS Email Information: Monday May 11 , 2026
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
ARTS NIGHT – THURSDAY, MAY 14th
Come and celebrate an evening of The Arts with us at TPS on Thursday May 14th! The doors will open at 5:30 and you will have a chance to see the Art Gallery and see videos prepared by our Community classes. Then from 6 – 7 p.m. students in Grades 1 to 8 will perform on stage in our gym. We look forward to seeing you there!
CLASS PLACEMENTS
Class Placements for September will occur in June. Having worked with your child throughout the year, your child’s teacher has developed a good understanding of his or her abilities as well as your son or daughter’s social, emotional and academic needs. Our goal is to create balanced classes with regards to gender, academic ability and social dynamics. We are not accepting requests for particular teachers or for students to be placed with certain groups of friends, but if you have concerns for our consideration, please email Lisa.Hascal@yrdsb.ca, by Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
YEARBOOK
This year has been full of many memories. Our school events and activities have been captured through the 2025-2026 yearbook. The time to purchase one for your child is now! To pre-order, login into your School Cash Online account. Yearbooks are being sold for $35. Late orders will not be accepted so order as soon as you can. The final day to order a yearbook through School Cash Online will be May 13th, 2026.
MOVING?
Planning on Moving?? Each year at this time we begin to plan our staffing and classes for the upcoming school year. It is important for us to know how many students to expect for September at Thornhill P.S. for grades JK to 8. If your children (grades JK to 7) will NOT be returning to our school in the fall, please inform the office as soon as possible.
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2026 2027
The YRDSB 2026-2027 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry. These calendars may be accessed on the YRDSB website at: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/school-year-calendar.
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
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!
