Book Fair @ EMPS!
We’re excited to announce that our Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school from Monday, May 26, to Friday, May 30!
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to discover new books and fuel their love of reading. This year, we are pleased to invite families to join us for a special Book Fair Family Night on Thursday, May 29, and to participate in the Family Event Door Prize. Come and explore the fair with your child—it’s a great way to connect and share the joy of reading together!
To help make purchases smoother, we are aiming for a cashless Book Fair this year. Here are a few important notes:
- We encourage students to create a wish list before buying, to help them plan their selections.
- If you do send cash, please place the exact amount in a labeled envelope.
- All purchases can be made using a wireless payment machine. We accept:
- Debit and Credit Cards
- Tap (including Apple Pay)
- Mydoh
- To learn more about Mydoh, please see the link below:
Book Fairs Now Accept Mydoh – Scholastic Canada Book Fairs
- To learn more about Mydoh, please see the link below:
Thank you for supporting our school and helping to promote literacy in our community. We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair!
Track and Field!
On Wednesday, May 28, the Junior and Intermediate Students at Elder’s Mills will be participating in the school Track and Field Day. In case of rain, the event will take place the following day. All events will take place on school grounds.
Track and Field provides all student-athletes an opportunity to be involved with a team while improving and excelling at an individual event. ALL students in grades 4 - 8 will be participating in 2 Track and 2 Field events of their choice on this day. These activities are tied in with the Physical Education program and students are expected to participate. We encourage them to try different events to see what they enjoy and to try something new.
In school, we run the following events:
Track events | Field Events |
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Students will be outdoors for the entire day, from 8:45 to 3:15. They will be expected to follow a schedule, remain with their group, arrive at their chosen event on time, and to compete with their best effort. Students are also expected to dress appropriately for physical activity, with proper running shoes and clothing (shorts and T-shirt). Please ensure your child comes to school wearing sunscreen. Students will also need to be prepared for the day with a water bottle, a hat and sunscreen (so that your child may re-apply as needed).
We are looking forward to a great day of community building with our Eagles!
Book Buzz Reading Challenge is underway! 
FINAL WEEK!!! For every book a student reads, they can "buzz" about it by completing a short blurb on a bookmark. The class that reads the most books (measured by the number of completed bookmarks) will win funds to purchase even more books for their classroom library!
We invite you to support this exciting initiative at home by encouraging daily reading with your child. Please ensure they bring a book (or books) to read at school or have borrowed books from our school library or the public library. Reading is encouraged in both English and French, and at home, in any language your family enjoys!
Help! There is school inventory in your homes!
Please ensure all items belonging to the school, Chromebooks, textbooks, library books, classroom books etc.. are returned to the school.
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - Early Release Day
All schools in the York Region District School Board are committed to improving student achievement and well-being. On Thursday, June 26, 2025 an early release day will take place to allow elementary staff to take part in meetings during the afternoon of that day. These meetings will allow for school staff to engage in culminating activities regarding the review and revision of the School’s Improvement Plan as well as year-end and transition activities that support student success.
As has been our practice in the past, students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 26, 2025 only. Students will be dismissed early that day at 12:15 p.m. Arrangements will be made to ensure that students who are normally bused to and from school will receive transportation at this time. Families whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate arrangements to address this change in schedule.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
School Council
Spring Fair – Thursday, May 29, 2025
See flyer above for key information.
We’re excited to share more details about this fun-filled evening for EMPS families!
🎉 Activities
- All activities are free for EMPS families.
- The fair is planned for outdoors, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, activities will be moved indoors.
- Full list of activities can be found on the flyer.
🍕 Food & Drinks
- Food trucks will be on-site, including: Pizza, Ice cream
- Pre-order option: Families can also order food through LunchBox from Astoria Shishkebob House. Orders must be placed by Sunday, May 25.
🪑 Seating
- Some benches will be available.
- We encourage families to bring a blanket or lawn chair for picnic-style seating.
🚗 Parking
- School parking lot is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If full, please park on nearby streets, following all posted signs and city by-laws.
🐾 Additional Reminders
- No pets allowed on school property—please leave them at home.
- EMPS is a scent-free zone—please avoid wearing strong fragrances or perfumes.
- For questions or more info, contact the School Council (see email below).
School Council Meeting:
- June 12th, 2025 - details will be shared as the date approaches
If you wish to connect with School Council, please email elders.mills.ps@sc.yrdsb.ca
In the YRDSB
Applications for Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC):
York Region District School Board is accepting applications for membership on the Board’s Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC). PEAC supports parent and family engagement at the Board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. Applications are due June 11, 2025.
Interested parent and family applicants are invited to learn more about the role of PEAC, eligibility and how to apply by visiting the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) webpage.
Math Achievement Action Plan:
Dear Families,
As part of the York Region District School Board’s Math Achievement Action Plan, our school is committed to enhancing student success in mathematics through improved teaching strategies, in-class support, and access to resources.
Your input is valuable in helping us better understand how current resources are supporting your child’s learning and how we can continue to improve. Please take a moment to complete the 2 question Family Feedback Survey on Math Resources (https://bit.ly/YRDSBFamilyMathSurvey) and share your thoughts on the math resources available to your child to support learning at home and in the classroom. Please complete this survey by Friday, June 6, 2025.
On the Horizon….
May:
15 - 30 Book Buzz Reading Challenge!
26 - 30 Grade 6 EQAO
26 - 30 Spring Book Fair
26 Gr 2 Scientists in the School
27 Gr 8 Trip
28 EMPS Track and Field Day
29 Gr 2 Trip
29 Spring Fair
30 Gr 2 Scientists in the School
June:
1 Shavuot (Jewish)
2-6 Bike to School Week
4 Track and Field Area Tournament - Intermediate
5 Track and Field Area Tournament - Junior
6 Eid ul Adha (Islam)
9 PA Day - School Closed