Terry Fox School Run @ Elder’s Mills PS:
Elder’s Mills is such an amazing community of caring, generous, and fun-loving students and families!
Although the rain prevented us from running on Thursday, our families rallied together and raised an incredible $4,286—double our goal!
The students have earned their incentives, and the run will now take place on Monday, September 29th, with beautiful weather in the forecast. Students are encouraged to wear school spirit wear or school colours to celebrate the day.
And, as promised, Mr. Meagher and Mme Korinis will once again join in with their hair in full colour!
Families who wish to donate may continue to do so as the link remains available. https://schools.terryfox.ca/68828
Thank you for your support!
Way to go, Eagles
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day - Tuesday, September 30:
September 30th is a day for Canadians to observe both Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is a chance to learn about the history and lasting impact of residential schools, which were institutions created to assimilate Indigenous children, erase their cultures, and perpetrate the genocide of Indigenous Peoples. The day also honours the story of residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad, a member of the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation, survivor of the residential school system, and the founder of Orange Shirt Day.
We invite YRDSB staff and students to wear an orange shirt on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, to recognize the resiliency, bravery and survival of Residential School Survivors and those who did not come home.
Safety Week
The York Region School Board is committed to ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors in the event of an emergency situation. As such, during Safety Week (September 22 - October 3, 2025) and throughout the school year, schools in our Board practise various safety drills, including Fire Drills, Lockdown Drills, Hold and Secure Drills and the newly established Bomb Threat Drill. It is critical that all members of our school community become familiar with emergency protocols as they are designed to keep all of us safe at school. Please refer to Board Policy #669.0 for more information about Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management.
Practising drills may create some anxiety for some students. If you are concerned about how these situations might impact the mental health and well-being of your child, please contact school administrators, as we have school mental health professionals available to support your child.
General Supports for Emotional Well-Being
- 310-COPE: 905-310-COPE (2673) or 1-855-310-COPE (2673) - available 24/7
- KidsHelpPhone: 1-800-668-6868, text 686868 - available 24/7
- Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600 - available 24/7
- York Hills Help Phone Line: 905-503-9561 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for children and youth (0-18 years) and their parents, caregivers or adult supporters.
- Trans Lifeline
- Black Youth Helpline
- Naseeha Helpline/
- 2SLGBTQ+ Youthline
Hot Lunch Programs:
The hot lunch fundraising program has begun. We are offering options through Lunch Box on School Cash online, Monday to Friday.
The LunchBox options listed below can be placed weekly by Sunday evening. Follow this link to School Cash online: https://yrdsb.schoolcashonline.com/
The menu options at this time include:
Monday - Subway
Tuesday - Gino's Pizza
Wednesday - Astoria Shish Kebob House
Thursday - Hero Burger
Friday - Bar Burrito
All funds raised will support the school's fundraising plan which includes enhancements to school programs in Literacy, STEM, Music, Physical Education, Athletics, Clubs and Activities and more!
Thank you for your support!
Meet the Teacher!
On Thursday evening October 9, you are invited to join us for Meet the Teacher Night. We are so excited to be opening up our doors to our families this evening!
Teachers will open their classrooms from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for families to visit. Families will have the opportunity to meet the teacher and learn about classroom routines, expectations, hear about the learning themes and goals for the grade, and to see the classroom.
Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - Fall edition
Fall Mental Health Newsletter for Families and caregivers has a focus on Embracing Autumn: Nurturing well-being this Season.
https://www2.yrdsb.ca/node/4849
Grade 8 Open House Information Nights
Click on this link for information: Grade 8 Open house info
International and Indigenous Language Classes
Registration for the Indigenous Languages and International Languages (ILIL) 2025-2026 program year is available at this link:
Indigenous Languages and International Languages
School Council
School councils play an important role in building school, family and community partnerships by providing input into relevant Board and school-level decisions and by encouraging the involvement of all members of the school community in support of student learning, achievement and well-being.
At this past Thursday's meeting, the School Council for the 2025 - 2026 school year was formed.
Please see the list of the Executive and Voting members below:
Co - Chairs - B. Obaid and S. Grewal
Secretary/Tresaurer - T. Veerasingam
Community Engagement - M. Romain
Voting members: V. Ermakov, H. Khan, M. Barrett, N. Huskovic, S. Cantera, S. Chhabra, E. Jackman, R. Spagnolo
All parents of Elder's Mills students may attend any and all School Council meetings.
We look forward to a great year!
EMPS Supports the Vaughan Food Bank
The Vaughan Food Bank is seeking donations to support families with food insecurity. Elder's Mills has a donation bin located in the front hall of the school. At this time of year, donations of crackers and Jell-O are in high demand. Please donate.
On the Horizon:
September
30 Orange Shirt Day
30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October
October Heritage Months: Korean, Hungarian, Latin, Islamic
October History Month: Women's History, 2SLGBTQIA+ History
2 Yom Kippur
7 Photo Day
7 Sukkot
9 Meet the Teacher night
13 Thanksgiving - School Closed
14 - 15 Intermediate Field Trip
16 - 17 Area Cross Country Meet
20 Diwali
