What’s happening @ Elder’s Mills!
Spring Fair 2025!
Our Spring Fair was a fantastic success! Families, students, and staff came together for a day filled with fun, food, and community spirit. Thank you to all the volunteers and attendees who made this event so memorable!
Track and Field
Students in Grades 4–8 enjoyed a fantastic day of Track and Field, marked by enthusiastic participation, great sportsmanship, and beautiful weather. From exciting races to impressive field events, the day was a true celebration of effort and teamwork. Thank you to all staff and volunteers who contributed to the success of this well-organized and memorable event. Best of luck to our finalists as they represent our school at the area meet next week.
Book Buzz Reading Challenge – Final Week!
Our Book Buzz Reading Challenge wrapped up on May 30, and what a buzz it's created! Students have been eagerly reading and sharing their thoughts by completing a short blurb on a bookmark for every book they finish. It's been inspiring to see so much excitement around reading in both English and French—and even in home languages!
While the challenge has officially ended, the fun isn’t over yet! We’ll be announcing the winning classes next week—the one with the highest number of completed bookmarks in Primary, Junior and Intermediate. The prize? Funds to grow their classroom library with even more great books!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our librarian, parent volunteers, and staff who helped bring this initiative to life. Your time and enthusiasm made all the difference!
Thank you as well to our families for encouraging daily reading at home. Please continue to support your child’s reading journey by ensuring they bring a book to school—whether from home, our school library, or the public library. Let’s keep the love of reading alive, all year long!
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
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
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
Black Foundation of Community Networks Scholarship Application Workshop
The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) invites Black students and their families to a free online workshop on how to search, prepare, and apply for scholarships.
Administrators please share this opportunity with your school community.
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Virtually on Zoom
Register on Zoom.
You will receive your unique Zoom link via email upon registration. A reminder email and further details will also be sent to registrants on the day of the event.
For more information please contact info@bfcn.ca or 416-566-2731.
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.
June is National Indigenous History Month:
In June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present-day First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.
National Indigenous History Month is a time for learning about, appreciating and acknowledging the First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada.
June is Italian Heritage Month: 
The month of June is Italian Heritage Month as proclaimed by the government of Ontario in 2010. Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2010.
Ontario is home to more than 1,350,000 Italian Canadians. Since the 1880s, the Italian Canadian community has made and continues to make significant contributions to cultural, social, and political fabric.
June is Filipino Heritage Month:
The month of June is Filipino Heritage Month as proclaimed by the government of Ontario in 2021. Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2021. 
Ontario is home to over 337,000 people of Philippine origin. The Filipino Canadian community has made and continues to make significant contributions to the cultural, social, and political fabric.
June is a significant month for the Filipino community. Every year on June 12th, the Filipino community around the world celebrates Philippines Independence Day.
June is Portuguese History Heritage Month: 
The month of June is Portuguese Heritage Month as proclaimed by the government of Ontario in 2001. Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Canada is home to more than 480,000 Canadians of Portuguese descent, one of the largest Portuguese diasporas in the world. The Portuguese Canadian community has made and continues to make significant contributions to the cultural, social, and political fabric.
The month of June, particularly June 10th, holds significance for the Portuguese community. June 10 is the anniversary of the death of Luis de Camoes, a famous Portuguese poet who often wrote about the history of Portugal.
On the Horizon….
June:
Character Trait: Honesty
National Indigenous Heritage Month
Italian Heritage Month
Portuguese History Heritage Month
Filipino Heritage Month
Italian Heritage Month
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
10 Intermediate Boys Soccer Tournament
12 Intermediate Girls Soccer Tournament
13 Primary Play Day
15 Father’s Day
19 Grade 8 Trip
19 Student Showcase @ Emily Carr SS - Stay Tuned for details!
21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
24 Graduation
26 Last day of Classes - Early Release 12:15p.m.
27 P.A. Day
Shavuot is a Jewish holiday that takes place every year 7 weeks (49 days) after Passover. Shavuot is practiced in the Jewish diaspora as a two-day holiday, this year from sundown June 1st until sundown June 3rd.
We wish all those celebrating a Chag Sameyach or Happy Holidays.
Eid ul-Adha (Islam) is celebrated in the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar. This is known as a sacred month within the community, as it marks the month of Hajj or Pilgrimage, an important act of worship for Muslims where those who are able to travel to Mecca and perform the pilgrimage together. Observance begins at sunset of the previous day, but special worship and prayers begin June 6.
We wish all those celebrating, Eid Mubarak or Warm Wishes on this special occasion.