Thornhill PS Email Information: Monday, October 5, 2026
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Tuesday, October 6
- First Pizza Lunch – for Those who ordered
- Tulip Planting Day!
Thursday, October 8
- Photo Day – don’t forget your smile!
First Subway Lunch – for Those who ordered
Friday, October 9
- First Sushi and Pasta Lunch- for those who ordered
- School Spirit Day - Pyjama Day!
EVENTS NEXT WEEK
Monday, October 12
Thanksgiving – No School
Tuesday, October 13
- Pizza Lunch – for Those who ordered
- Bomb Threat Drill
Wednesday, October 14
- Area Cross Country Meet
Thursday, October 15
- Subway Lunch – for Those who ordered
Friday, October 16
- Sushi and Pasta Lunch- for those who ordered
In this issue:
- Popcorn Fundraiser
- Tulip Planting Day – Tues. Oct. 6
- Spirit Day – Pyjama Day - Friday
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
- School Council Election Results
- Grade 8 Graduation Fundraiser – Cookies Sales
- Terry Fox Fundraiser
- Start-Up Forms/Welcome Package
POPCORN FUNDRAISER
We will be having a Popcorn Fundraiser at T.P.S. to fund educational programs and materials for our classes.
Pre-packaged 23g popcorn bags will be sold for $3.00 each, for a total of $48 for 16 bags.
Popcorn will be delivered twice a month on the following Wednesday mornings:
November 4, 18, December 2, 16, January 6, 20, February 3, 17,
March 3, 24, April 7, 21, May 5, 19, June 2, 16 (total of 16 bags)
Students can choose from 3 flavours when they are delivered:
White Cheddar
Sweet and Salty
Butter and Salt
Deadline to order: Sunday, November 1st, 2026.
Thank you for your ongoing support! Please see the flyer below/attached for more information.
Sincerely,
TPS Staff
TULIP PLANTING DAY!
As part of our growing school garden, all classes will participate in a tulip planting activity on Tuesday, October 6 (weather permitting). Each student will have the opportunity to plant a tulip bulb in our school garden, helping to create a beautiful display for our community to enjoy in the spring.
This planting is the next step in a gardening journey that began earlier this year with our pumpkin crop. Students have been learning about planting, growing, and caring for our garden, and classes are currently working on an exciting project connected to the pumpkins we harvested. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!
As students will be working outdoors and handling soil, please ensure your child is dressed in comfortable clothing and footwear that can get a little dirty.
A special thank you to our School Council for helping to coordinate and fundraise for this initiative, and to parent volunteers Courtney Lieberman and Ainslee Hertzberg for supporting and leading the planting activities.
We can't wait to see our tulips bloom next spring and to continue growing meaningful learning experiences through our school garden.
SPIRIT DAY – PYJAMA DAY!
On Friday, October 9th, before Thanksgiving weekend, we will be hosting a PYJAMA DAY! Your child is encouraged to wear pyjamas or any comfy clothing to school on October 9th. We look forward to seeing everyone for a cozy Friday before the long weekend!
Regards,
Ms. DiMatteo’s class
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our first School Council meeting. If you would like to learn more about school council, please visit this page. Congratulations to our new Executive Members below:
Chair – Ainslee Hertzberg
Secretary – Courtney Lieberman
Treasurer – Lester Chow
I would also like to introduce our fundraising chairs, Courtney Lieberman and Ainslee Herzberg.
Thank you for supporting our school!
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12th.
GRADE 8 GRADUATION FUNDRAISER – COOKIE SALES!
Thornhill Public School will be having a 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. Three choices are available: Chocolate Delite, Funfetti Delite, or Fudge Chip Delite. Total of $68 for 34 weeks.
We will also have some special theme cookies for Autumn (Vanilla Pumpkin),
Winter (Vanilla Snowman), Valentine's Day (Vanilla Heart) and Spring (Vanilla Butterfly) !!
Cookies will be delivered weekly on the following Tuesdays:
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25
June 1, 8, 15
You can also order each week for $2 each, from the item "Weekly Cookies Order - Grade 8 Graduation Fundraiser" on School Cash Online.
Thank you for your support to our Grade 8 students!
TERRY FOX FUNDRAISER
Thornhill Public School is taking part in this year’s Terry Fox School Run on Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Please have your child dress in red and white. The Terry Fox Foundation needs us now more than ever. Please show your support by donating to:
https://schools.terryfox.ca/ThornhillPSThornhill
to fundraise for cancer research while building incredible school spirit. Together, we can all make a difference! #terryfoxschoolruns @terryfoxfoundation
When Terry set out on his Marathon of Hope with the goal of running a marathon a day, he said, “Anything’s possible if you try”. He set an incredible example of leadership that will never be forgotten. Please help us continue his legacy and support our student’s fundraising efforts.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
The Terry Fox Committee
SCHOOL START-UP FORMS/WELCOME PACKAGE
Each year, we ask all parents/guardians to complete important forms.
The forms can be found in the family dashboard at family.yrdsb.ca. Click on the arrow by your child’s name, select the start-up forms button and choose your language. Please follow these steps for each child. Forms will automatically populate with your child’s information through the Family Dashboard.
Learn more about how to create a Family Dashboard account if you do not have one.
The forms are also available online at https://startupforms.yrdsb.ca. You will need your child’s student number. Tips are available on the Board website. Translation is also available on the website.
Frequently asked questions and additional information on how to complete the forms are available on the Board website under Family Resources (click on the “Need Help” link for Family Start-Up Forms.
It is important that these forms are completed as soon as possible at the start of the school year. There are both mandatory and optional forms. The forms are to be completed for all students. Your child's school will access the information. Please complete a separate form for each child attending our schools.
