Week 37 @ EMPS - Friday, June 5, 2026

Spring Music Concert! 

The amazing music teams at Elder’s Mills, under the direction of Mr. Mellor, are planning an evening of entertainment for families on Tuesday, June 9. This special evening will showcase the hard work and dedication of our student musicians throughout the year and will feature our Gold-Winning Soaring Eagles Band and Jingle Jangle Jazz Ensemble!

Performers include students from Grades 5–8, and all Elder’s Mills families are invited to attend. Please see the flyer for additional details.

Funds raised through this event will directly support the purchase, repair, and upgrading of musical instruments for the school’s music program.

Thank you for your support, and a special thank you to Mr. Mellor and our talented students for sharing their time, energy, and musical talents with our community!

Year-End Items

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 25, 2026 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 25, 2026 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

Returning School Property:

Please ensure all items belonging to the school, Chromebooks, textbooks, library books, classroom books etc.. are returned to the school.

Library books must be returned by Monday, June 8th.  There will be no borrowing of library materials after this date in preparation for library closure due to summer construction.  

Lost and Found: 

The bins have been emptied and all items are on display in the hallway.  Please encourage your child to pick up their lost items or come by the school and take a look through them.  Any items still left out by June 15 will be packed up for donation.  

IMPORTANT:  Families planning to move or students not returning in September:

As we continue our planning for the 2026-2027 school year, we kindly ask you to inform the school office if your family has plans to move over the summer, or if your children will not be returning in September for any reason. This information helps us to ensure a smooth transition for all students and to make necessary staffing arrangements for the upcoming academic year. 

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and helps us in planning effectively for the new school year. Thank you for your support. 

Planning an extended absence or vacation? 

Please let the school know by sending an email to elders.mills.ps@yrdsb.ca.  Families must communicate extended absences in writing.  If you are planning on returning to Elder's Mills P.S. and know that your child will not be in attendance on the first day of school, you must notifiy the school in writing.  
 

YRDSB MONTHLY MATH NEWSLETTERS

June Newsletter

Sparking Joy in HOW WE ARE SPARKING JOY

Welcome, families! As summer approaches, it’s a great time to reflect on how math has come alive in your homes this year. Together, we've explored how math is all around us—in our conversations, in playful moments, and through everyday experiences. Over the year, we’ve uncovered the math in our daily lives by spotting patterns, noticing numbers, estimating size, distance, and quantity, and engaging in hands-on activities that build number sense. We've strengthened our reasoning and problem-solving skills, connected math to real-life situations, and taken on and embraced problem-solving tasks. We even stepped outside to show that math isn’t just something we do in a classroom—it’s everywhere around us!

Continuing the Math Journey This Summer!

Thank you so much for engaging in this year-long exploration! Your willingness to incorporate math conversations into your daily routines has made a real difference, fostering deeper understanding and building confidence in your children. We truly hope you've been able to make meaningful connections between the math concepts learned at home and those in the classroom.

As you head into the summer break, we encourage you to keep those math conversations going! Summer provides endless opportunities for joyful math opportunities:

• Estimate all around you, how many concrete squares are in each block, travel times or distances on road trips, the number of lamp posts on each street
• Sketch a map of your favourite walking route and mark your favourite spots
• Count change when buying a summer snack.
• Look for angles in different playground structures
• Measure ingredients for summer recipes to share with friends and family
• Solve everyday problems, like figuring out how many steps you take over the summer, and the number of hours you sleep

We wish you a wonderful, relaxing, and mathematically curious summer! We look forward to more math adventures next school year.

School Council News and updates:

Volunteer/Get Involved: 

The School Council invites you to get involved in our school community.  If you are interested in volunteering to support School Council activities, we would love to hear from you. 

Staff Appreciation: 

School Council is organizing a Gratitude event on Friday, June 12th from 10:25 a.m. Thanks a Brunch! is a staff appreciation event and brings together staff, School Council and parents.  School Council members and parents volunteer to provide menu items for the brunch and staff are invited to enjoy.  This yearly event is a wonderful opportunity to join together in expressing appreciation to the staff at Elder's Mills.  If you would like to contribute, please contact School Council at elders.mills.ps@sc.yrdsb.ca

YRDSB Accepting Applications for Board Committees

York Region District School Board is accepting applications for membership on two advisory committees that provide important family and community perspectives at the Board level. 

Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) 

Applications open May 14 - June 10, 2026.

Parents, caregivers and family members are invited to apply for membership on PEAC. The committee offers families a meaningful opportunity to share their perspectives and support family engagement at the Board level to improve student achievement and well-being.

Learn more about PEAC, eligibility requirements and how to apply on the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) webpage. 

Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC)

Applications open May 11 - June 15, 2026

Family and community members can apply for one of eight positions on EIAC. The committee supports YRDSB’s commitment to providing equitable and inclusive learning and working environments in all schools and workplaces of the Board.

Learn more about EIAC, eligibility requirements and how to apply on the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC) webpage. 

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

Rise of Road Tennis - York Regional Police

Join YRP for the Rise of Road Tennis Festival at the York Regional Police Community Safety Village in Whitchurch-Stouffville to learn about the game of road tennis and participate in the sport first hand. Administrators, please share this information:  https://www.yrp.ca/event/rise-road-tennis

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. 

Wheels @ School: 

A reminder to our students and families that get to school on wheels such as bicycles, skateboards, roller blades etc… Please DO NOT ride your wheels when on school property.  Please walk your bikes and your boards while on school grounds.  Thank you. 

PLANNING FOR 2026-2027

Dear Families

The YRDSB 2026-2027 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry. These calendars may be accessed on the YRDSB website at:  2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

Here are a few key dates for you as you plan for the 2026-2027 school year:

On the Horizon: 

June: 

9 Spring Concert at Emily Carr SS

12 Thanks a Brunch! - Staff and Volunteer Appreciation 

16 Graduation

18 Grade 8 Trip 

19 Primary Play Day 

23 Grade 8 Trip 

25 LAST DAY OF CLASSES - Early Dismissal

26 P.A. Day - No classes for students today