Welcome Back! Bonne Rentrée!
As we begin 2026, we look forward to a year of good health, meaningful learning, and continued collaboration.
Movie Night @ EMPS!
The School Council is rolling out the red carpet for a super fun Family Movie Night on Thursday, January 22, 2026!
Full details on the movie, showtime, snacks and pizza are now available on School Cash online.
If you wish to attend, admission is free. Children must be accompanied by their parent/guardian.
Pizza, popcorn, snacks and drinks are available by advance orders only. Order window closes on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Families may choose to bring their own snacks, nut-free and school safe.
We ask that all participants adhere to the school's Nut-Free and Scent Free policies.
Everyone is encouraged to come in pyjamas, bring blankets to cozy up for movie time!
We can't wait to see you there!
Contact Information
We ask families to ensure the school office has the most up-to-date contact information. This is important in case of emergencies and to ensure you receive important school communications. If your contact information has changed, please contact the school office. This includes phone numbers, addresses and email addresses.
End of day pick up
If you wish for your child not to take the bus on a given day:
- Please notify the school no later than 2:30 p.m. on the same day.
- Know your child’s bus route number
- If you are picking up your child, go to the Kiss’n’Ride area by the school parking lot between 3:15 - 3:30
- The office stops calls into the classroom by 3:00 p.m.
Requests for information - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Canada Revenue Agency has asked me to provide proof of attendance; how do I get this information?
A: Please send an email to elders.mill.ps@yrdsb.ca and provide details about the information being requested. A member of the school office team will provide you with a Parent Information letter and a copy/copies of the information requested. They will reach out to you when the request is ready for pickup.
Q: My child’s physician is requesting that my child’s teacher complete a survey to support next steps in their care; what do I need to do?
A: Teachers may complete surveys and forms requested by parents for clinical, medical needs. The completion of these forms is voluntary. Prior to providing this information, the school must receive a completed ‘Request to Exchange Information form’ from the parent/guardian. Please connect with your child’s teacher to request this form prior to sending them the survey. Please expect that when these forms are completed by the teacher they will be forwarded directly to the requesting physician/clinician.
Weather and Recess
All students are expected to go out for every recess, weather permitting. Students are to come to school ready for winter and prepared to be outdoors up to 15 minutes at morning recess and 40 minutes at lunch recess. Please support conversations with your child at home about wearing their coats, hats, gloves etc… when they go outside. Send them to school with changes of clothes (socks, hats, mitts) and indoor shoes. Thank you.
School Spirit Wear
Show your school pride! Our online Spirit Wear store is now open, with orders delivered directly to the school every three weeks. Shop online using the link below.
https://stores.inksoft.com/eldersmills/shop/home
Hot Lunches
The Lunchbox program is live through: https://www.schoolcashonline.com. Orders can be placed by Sunday of each week. You may order one week at a time or several weeks all together; there are many options!
School Council
Our next School Council meeting is planned for Monday, March 2, 2026. All families are welcome to join School Council meetings.
Lunch Clubs Are Here:
Our School Council volunteers started lunch clubs this week! See the list of clubs offerings below:
Mondays - Book Club
Tuesdays - Chess Club
Wednesdays - Running Club
Thursdays - Creative Club
Fridays - Girls Soccer Club, Yoga Club
The clubs are open to all ages and students were encouraged to sign up to help us organize numbers.
Students who signed up for Running, Yoga and Soccer received permission forms to complete and return prior to being able to participate.
We are a busy bunch at lunch!
Students can vote now for Student Trustees
Students in Grades 5–12 can help choose the student trustees who will represent their voice at the school board.
From January 12-18, students can vote for the student trustee candidate who will represent our area in the final election taking place February 17-20. Voting closes January 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
How to Vote
Students will receive an email in their GAPPS account with:
- A link to candidate information
- A voting form
Please remind your child to check their email and submit their vote.
Student Trustees
Student trustees play an important role representing students in the school board. They network with students, staff and the Board of Trustees to share information that gives students a meaningful voice. Learn more about the role and the election process at www.yrdsb.ca/studenttrustees.
York Regional Police Creative Writing and Poetry Contest 2026
Event for York Region Youth! York Regional Police is hosting a Creative Writing and Poetry Contest for youth ages 13-17 years. Submissions open Jan 5 to Feb 1, 2026.
Follow this link for information: Creative Writing and Poetry Contest
On the Horizon...
January is Tamil Heritage Month
Character Trait - Optimism
14 - 17 Thai Pongal
15 Woodbridge College Visits EMPS
16 PA Day - No classes for students
22 Movie Night @ EMPS
22 Junior Boys Volleyball Tournament
23 Junior Girls Volleyball Tournament
27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day
29 Grade 3s Field Trip
29 The National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
30 PA Day - No classes for students
