Thornhill PS Email Information: Monday May 18, 2026
Thank you to our families who joined us at Arts Night last night! We are so proud of our performers!
EVENTS THIS 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
EVENTS NEXT WEEK
Monday, May 25
- Dental Screening
- EQAO Gr. 3 & 6
Tuesday, May 26
- Pizza Day for those who ordered
- Grade 8 Grad Trip
Wednesday, May 27
Homework Club – Ms. Noordeh
Thursday, May 28
Subway Sandwich Day– for those who ordered
Friday, May 29
- Homework Club – Ms. Sacks
- D-Lites for those who ordered
Track and Field
In this issue:
- Sip and Share – Mark your calendars
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
- Terri Keay Presentation – June 4th @6:30 p.m.
- PEAC New Member Application
- Free Virtual Parenting Workshop in Mandarin
- Spring Cookie Orders
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!
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
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
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!