Newsletter Delivery update:
We are sharing this edition of the Elder’s Mills newsletter by email rather than posting it on the school website due to temporary access issues on the webmaster’s side. Thank you for your understanding. Please look out for our next school communication in the last week of August, which will include important information to help you prepare for the start of the 2025–2026 school year.
Congratulations!
To our Grade 8 graduates! We wish you all the best for the summer and in high school!
Staff farewells:
At our year-end assembly on Thursday morning, we took a moment to recognize the staff members who will be leaving Elder’s Mills. Rather than saying “goodbye,” we chose to say au revoir—“until we meet again”—because at Elder’s Mills P.S., we know that once an Eagle, always an Eagle.
The following staff will not be returning to Elder’s Mills for the 2025–2026 school year. We extend our heartfelt thanks for their dedication, care, and service to our school community:
Mme Mondal, Mrs. Massaro, Mr. Wong, Mme Hill, Mme Wong, Mr. Zarrinmehr, Mme Wijesundara, Mme Parameswaran and Mme Merches.
Welcomes:
As we say goodbye to some familiar faces, we are also excited to welcome new team members to Elder’s Mills and wish to extend a warm welcome to: Mr. Meagher, Vice-Principal and Ms. Jacob (CYW).
School Organization for 2025–2026:
Students will learn about their class placement on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 2, 2025. As in previous years, homeroom teacher information will be available in Edsby near the end of August.
Details about where to go and what to expect on the first day will be shared with families by email during the final week of August.
ACCESS REPORT CARDS IN THE FAMILY DASHBOARD WHEN AVAILABLE:
As we reach the end of the school year, schools will be sharing student report cards by June 30 for elementary schools and July 10 for secondary schools. Report cards will be available in the Family Dashboard until July 30. You will receive an email when your child’s report card is available.
For families who do not yet have a Family Dashboard account, you can sign up for an account at any time at family.yrdsb.ca. You can find information on how to create an account on the Board website or in this instructional video.
The Family Dashboard gives parents/guardians secure one-stop access to information and applications related to your child’s education. It is designed to make it easier for families to engage with their child’s education.
Please note, you can still request a printed copy of your child’s report card if you prefer by contacting your child’s school.
As we wrap up the school year, we also want to remind families that it’s important that the school has updated contact information for students and parents/guardians, including home address, phone numbers, email address and emergency contacts. This will ensure that the school can contact families in case of emergency, and also that you continue to receive important communications and updates from the school. Please contact the school directly with any changes.
2025 - 2026 School Year Calendar
Follow the link above for details about next school year’s calendar and the 5-day cycle calendar.
Dates to note are highlighted here:
- First Day of School - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
- Last Day of School - Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Winter Break - Monday December 22, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026
- March Break - Monday, March 16, 2024 to Friday, March 20, 2026
Professional Activities and other holidays are available in the link.
School Council
School Council Update
The Elder’s Mills School Council has provided valuable support to both the school and wider community this year. Through the collective fundraising efforts of the Council and the school, we were able to implement several enhancements to school programs and resources, as outlined in our annual fundraising plan. These efforts also helped create opportunities for community engagement.
For more information about past and upcoming meetings, events, and to view the 2025–2026 Annual Report, please visit the School Council page on our school website.
On the Horizon:
- Monday, June 30 - Friday, August 22 - EMPS CLOSED
- For new registrations, please contact the CEC West Area office during this time at 905-764-6830
- July 1 - Canada Day
- Monday, August 25 - school office re-opens, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Monday, September 1 - LABOUR DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED
- Tuesday, September 2 - FIRST DAY OF THE 2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Thank you for a wonderful school year!
Wishing all EMPS students, staff and families a fabulous summer break!