What's Happening at Elder's Mills!
News from the Book Club!
UBER LIRE ARRIVÉ À NOTRE ÉCOLE ! 📚🚗
La bibliothèque est heureuse de lancer un nouveau projet excitant :
✨ UBER LIRE ✨
On commence le lundi, 13 avril
Chaque lundi, 2 classes recevront les sacs Uber.
Chaque élève recevra un sac contenant 5 livres soigneusement sélectionnés par :
- La bibliothécaire
- Un parent volontaire
- Des élèves volontaires
Comment ça fonctionne ?
📅 Lundi : Tu reçois ton sac Uber Lire
📖 Du lundi au jeudi : Tu lis les livres à ton rythme
🎉 Vendredi : Les 5 livres retournent dans le même sac et sont rapportés à l'école et ramenés à la bibliothèque.
On vous souhaite une excellente lecture!
You have heard of Amazing Race and Amazing Race Canada, well now we are bringing you Amazing Race Elder’s Mills!!
Join us on Thursday, April 30 from 6:30-8:00 pm at EMPS for our Amazing Math & STEM Race. You and your family will navigate through the world engaging in Math and Stem Challenges while collecting stamps for your passport. Every family in attendance will receive a take-away gift and it will be a great opportunity to engage in math and STEM learning and fun!
Please fill out the form at the link below if you plan to attend. This will help us in preparing materials to accommodate numbers:
The Snack Shop Fundraiser!
The Student Advisory Council Snack Shop Fundraiser has gained the interest of so many students! Vouchers are available for purchase on School Cash Online. Vouchers sold this week will be ready for use by Tuesday, April 21st.
A few notes on how the Snack Shop works:
- Vouchers only. No cash purchases.
- First floor classes - Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Second floor classes - Wednesdays and Fridays
- Vouchers available for purchase on School Cash online every two weeks until the end of May
- Snack Shop closes June 11
- All items are $2.00
- Two items per student per visit
Class Placements for 2026 - 2027:
In the upcoming weeks, homeroom teachers, support staff and administration will be working to develop balanced classes for the next school year that strive to best meet a number of criteria. In this process we rely on the professional judgment of the teachers and staff who have worked with your child.
We appreciate that parents/guardians may wish to share information about their child for staff to consider during the class placement process. If you wish to do so, please complete and submit the Google Form shared below by Friday, April 24, 2026. If you have more than one child at the school, please submit a separate form for each child.
Requests for specific teachers will not be considered.
As we make placement decisions, your input is taken into consideration; however, due to the variety and number of factors which inform class placement decisions, we cannot make any guarantees regarding placements.
Google Form: Class Placement 2026 - 2027
Thank you for your support.
Attendance and Safe Arrival:
Parents may inform the school office of their child’s absence in three Consistent, punctual attendance is very important. Learning occurs daily, right from the beginning of the school day. Frequent, repeated late arrivals and absences result in missed learning for students, disruptions to the routine of the classroom and missed opportunities to develop socially. A high volume of students are arriving late to school (not including late buses). Attendnace impacts your child’s learning in several ways. We request your support in getting your child to school on time and developing positive habits about school attendance.
- Absences can be entered into Edsby which is available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time;
- Send an email to the school attendance email address at: elders.mills.ps.attendance@yrdsb.ca or;
- Parents may choose to contact the school office at 905-893-1631 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on the day of absence.
EQAO @ Elder’s Mills PS:
EQAO for grade 3 and 6 students will take place between May 5 - June 9.
Specific windows of time for each class will be shared by your child’s homeroom teacher in the coming weeks.
School Council News and updates:
Volunteer/Get Involved:
The School Council invites you to get involved. Please reach out if you are interested in volunteering to support the upcoming Spring Fair event planned for May 21, 2026. Email School Council at elders.mills.ps@sc.yrdsb.ca
The next School Council meeting this Monday, June 1, 2026. Hope to see you there!
Support the Vaughan Food Bank:
Visit the School Council pages on the website for upcoming dates and events: https://eldersmills-ps.yrdsb.ca/school-council
Families Invited to Provide Input into YRDSB Budget
From March 24-April 17, YRDSB is inviting families to share their input in the annual budget consultation. Your feedback will help inform budget decisions for the 2026-2027 school year.How to Participate:
- Complete the online survey (translated into 17 languages)
- Join the virtual consultation on April 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. Details are available on the YRDSB website.
Your voice matters. Please take a few minutes to participate and help shape next year's budget. Questions about YRDSB's budget process can be directed to budget@yrdsb.ca.
Parent and Caregiver Mental Health Event
Join YRDSB for an evening dedicated to building emotional connections and supporting student well-being. This panel discussion, “How to Support Youth and Conversations about Mental Health at Home,” features youth with lived experience from YouthSpeak Charity , Clinical Psychologist Dr. Wendy Manel (CMHA), and YRDSB Mental Health Lead Patricia Marra-Stapleton.
Event Details
When: April 16, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Registration starts at 6:00 PM)
Where: Westmount Collegiate Institute (1000 New Westminster Dr., Thornhill)
Who: All YRDSB elementary and secondary parents and caregivers.
Registration & Accessibility
Register through the Monthly Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Newsletter, the YRDSB Events Page, or your school’s Mental Health Liaison. Interpretation services will be available in select languages (details on the registration form).
Learning About Mental Health Presentation Series
YRDSB is proud to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week from May 4th to May 8th, 2026.
To complement the incredible work already happening in our classrooms, the Central Mental Health Team has curated a comprehensive Family Toolkit. Within the toolkit, you can find helpful tips on how to support mental health as well as Live & Recorded Presentations: Facilitated by the Central Mental Health Team, York Region Public Health and external presenters. Included are also carefully selected tools to support student well-being.
We aim to foster emotional connection and enhance identity-affirming spaces where every student feels a deep sense of mattering and belonging.
We invite you to explore the Family Toolkit to choose resources that best fit your family’s journey. Together, let’s continue building a community where every student knows they belong.
The Centre for Black Student Excellence Newsletter April 2026
The Centre for Black Student Excellence April 2026 newsletter is available at this link: April 2026 Newsletter
York Region Summer Programs 2026
York Region offers subsidies for recreation programs, day camps and youth overnight camps. Recreation programs and day camp subsidies provide children from families with low income the ability to take part in programs offered by the municipal recreation departments. The youth overnight camp funding helps eligible youth ages 12 to 17 attend an approved overnight camp.
Available Subsidies for:
- Positive Leisure Activities for Youth (PLAY)
- Summer day camp funding
- Youth overnight camp funding
York Region does not guarantee space in programs or camps.
Please visit the York Region website for registration and information or call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 or https://www.york.ca/support/financial-assistance/recreation-subsidies
Information can also be found on the YRDSB Community Supports Page.
York Region Anti-Human Trafficking Conference
Victims of Crime Week
Parents, caregivers, guardians, community members and youth 11+ are welcome to attend the 4th Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference in York Region.
Join us at Seneca Polytechnic College King Campus on May 12, 2026, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. for an evening of learning, networking, and collaboration in the fight against human trafficking. Registration for the 4th Annual York Region Anti-Human Trafficking Conference. Administrators, please share this link with your community.
Our conference brings together experts, advocates, and community members to raise awareness and education. Through engaging workshops, inspirational talks and community booths, we gain valuable knowledge and tools to protect and empower our community. Free refreshments and a light dinner will be provided.
For more information, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.
ELDER'S MILLS IS A SCENT-FREE/FRAGRANCE FREE LEARNING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
There are staff & students in attendance who suffer from life-threatening asthmatic conditions to air pollutants. Exposure even to minimal odours may cause potential life-threatening reactions. Very common severe chemical triggers are: perfume, cologne, scented products and personal care products (such as hairspray). These products may cause severe reactions for students. The safety and well-being of all of our staff and students is a priority.
In order to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone, we request that our school community refrain from wearing scented personal products at school and all school events. Please ensure that all caregivers and family members are also aware.
Lost and Found
The lost and found bins at the school are overflowing. These items will be gathered for donation on the last Thursday of each month. Families are always welcome to stop by the school to check the bin for lost items. Please remember to begin your visit at the office.
York Regional Police Festival - Rise to Road Tennis
York Regional Police Festival - Rise to Road Tennis. Please share with your school community. This event will be taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Follow the link above for more information.
School Spirit Wear
The online store is open. Merchandise ordered will be delivered to the school every 3 weeks. All proceeds will fund school enhancements and programs. Shop online by following this link: https://stores.inksoft.com/eldersmills/shop/home
April
April is Sikh Heritage Month, World Autism Acceptance Month
Character Trait - Respect
12 Easter (Eastern Orthodox)
14 Vaisakhi
16 EMPS Chess Team at Tournament
16 - 17 Junior Basketball Area Tournaments
21 - May 2 Festival of Ridvan
22 Administrative Professionals Day
22 Earth Day
23 Dental Screening
23 EMPS @ Math Olympics
27 - 28 Grade 7 Trips
30 EMPS Family Event Night - SAVE THE DATE
