Thornhill P.S.

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Parent Weekly Update from Thornhill Public School - September 28 - October 2

Thornhill PS Email Information: Monday, September 28, 2026

 

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September 30

  • Truth and Reconciliation – Wear Orange

 

Friday, October 2

  • Terry Fox Run – afternoon

 

 

EVENTS NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, October 6

  • First Pizza Lunch – for Those who ordered

 

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

 

In this issue: 

  • School Reorganization
  • School Council Election Results
  • Grade 8 Graduation Fundraiser – Cookies Sales
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED

  • Terry Fox Fundraiser
  • Start-Up Forms/Welcome Package
  • Safety Week

 

SCHOOL REORGANIZATION

As previously communicated, our new school organization will become effective on Monday, September 28th.  Students should report to their new classes on this day.  Many thanks to our families and students for your partnership and trust during this transition.  We will continue to have a wonderful year!

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!

 

NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILATION

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a designated day of remembrance to honour victims and survivors of Canada’s Indigenous residential school system.  The federal government declared this day in 2021, also known as Orange Shirt Day.  

It is a day to continue learning about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and our roles and responsibilities towards reconciliation as students, educators, researchers, and community members. The day is part of a larger conversation on the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization and systemic inequalities (including in education) that continue to marginalize Indigenous Peoples in Canada.​

The Orange Shirt Day movement started in 2013 to highlight the pain and suffering of thousands of Indigenous children who were sent to residential school throughout the last century. The colour of the shirt is connected to the experience of Phyllis Webstad who was sent to Cariboo Residential School near Williams Lake, BC, in 1973.

​Six-years old at the time, Phyllis went to her first day of school wearing a new bright orange shirt. New clothes were a rare thing for the young girl, who was being raised by her grandmother. However, upon arriving at the school, the nuns stripped her of the shirt, forcing her to wear the school’s institutional uniform.

Webstad has felt the impact of that event long after it occurred, “that feeling of worthlessness and insignificance, ingrained in me from my first day at the mission, affected the way I lived my life for many years. Even now, when I know nothing could be further than the truth, I still sometimes feel that I don’t matter.”

The shirt has since gone on to become a symbol of a national movement that recognizes the suffering of Indigenous children at residential schools across the country and to show a renewed commitment to ensure that every child matters.

On Wednesday September 30th, if possible, please send your child to school wearing an ORANGE shirt. 

 

PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED

 

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: 

http://www.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. 

SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION- A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD

At the start of the year, schools share with families a package of information about the school. Please ensure you review this important information. Families are also encouraged to review the online Guide to the School Year. 

 

SAFETY WEEK

The York Region School Board is committed to ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors in the event of an emergency situation. As such, during Safety Week (September 21 to 25, 2026) and throughout the school year, schools in our Board practise various safety drills, including Fire Drills, Lockdown Drills, Hold and Secure Drills and the newly established Bomb Threat Drill. It is critical that all members of our school community become familiar with emergency protocols as they are designed to keep all of us safe at school. Please refer to Board Policy #669.0 for more information about Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management. 

Practising drills may create some anxiety for some students. If you are concerned about how these situations might impact the mental health and well-being of your child, please contact school administrators, as we have school mental health professionals available to support your child.

General Supports for Emotional Well-Being