Thornhill PS Email Information: Monday October 6, 2025
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Tuesday, October 7
- First Pizza Lunch – for Those who ordered
Thursday, October 9
- First Subway Lunch – for Those who ordered
Friday, October 10
- First Sushi and Pasta Lunch- for those who ordered
EVENTS NEXT WEEK
Monday, October 13
- Thanksgiving – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 14
- Pizza Lunch – for hose who ordered
Wednesday, October 15
- IEPs sent home
Thursday, October 16
- Subway Lunch – for those who ordered
Friday, October 17
- Sushi and Pasta Lunch- for those who ordered
- Cross Country Area Meet
- Grade 2 Trip to Swan Lake
In this issue:
- Popcorn Fundraiser
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
- Renewed Computer Technology Opportunity
- Start-Up Forms
POPCORN FUNDRAISER
We will be having a Popcorn Fundraiser at T.P.S. to fund educational programs and materials for our classes.
Popcorn will be sold twice a month for the months of November, December, (2025) January and February (2026) on the following dates:
November: Wednesday, November 5th, and Wednesday, November 19th
December: Wednesday, December 3rd, and Wednesday, December 17th
January: Wednesday, January 7th, and Wednesday, January 21st
February: Wednesday, February 4th, and Wednesday, February 18th
Pre-packaged butter/salt 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, October 31st, 2025.
Popcorn will be delivered to students on the mornings of all of the dates listed above.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED
RENEWED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
As part of a partnership between YRDSB and Renewed Computer Technology (RCT), families with children enrolled in our Board have the opportunity to purchase quality refurbished computers at a reduced cost. Applicants must live in Ontario, have a student enrolled at YRDSB and either receive government assistance payments or qualify as a limited income earner under the limited income cut-off standards*.
Below is a limited income grid for your reference.
Family size | Annual income* |
2 people | $30,286 |
3 people | $37,234 |
4 people | $45,206 |
5 people | $51,272 |
6 people | $57,286 |
7 people + | $64,381 |
This year, there are different packages available for purchase. Please reference the online application page for the current available package offerings. Please note that there are three options for delivery.
- If you would like for the computer to be delivered directly to your home, there is RCT OTR Order Form a $25 charge for laptops and a $35 charge for desktops. Families who choose this delivery option will have their order shipped when it is ready, roughly 3 weeks from date of order.
- If you would like the device shipped to your child’s school there is a $20 delivery charge. If you choose this shipping option, the computer will be delivered to your child's school in December after the end of the promotion period. Please indicate the name of the school on the form when selecting this option.
- You may choose to pick up the computer from the RCT Mississauga Warehouse, for free, located at 945 Meyerside Drive, Mississauga. Families who choose this option will have their order ready for pick up roughly 3 weeks after the date of order.
Parents and legal guardians may apply for one computer per student, with a limit of two per household. Please see below for a full list of device specifications.
If you are interested in applying, please complete an online application at https://www.jotform.com/210054491659255 using the group code on the attached program flyer. The application period is from September 18, 2025 – November 21, 2025.
Please note - There are sections in the RCT Online Application that are no longer applicable:
Requirement of Proof or Documentation of Income
Requirement to participate in training prior to receiving your computer/laptop
The Section on Course of Study can pertain to elementary or secondary. If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet, please contact the administration team at your school for assistance.
For inquiries related to the RCT application process, devices and delivery, please contact Hafza Arshad (harshad@rcto.ca) and for inquiries related to support from YRDSB, please contact Yvonne Kelly (yvonne.kelly@yrdsb.ca)
For more information, including complete application and payment instructions, please refer to the attached program flyer and checklist.
SCHOOL START-UP FORMS
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.