Photo Day - Tuesday, October 7! 
Photo Day is coming up on Monday, October 7! Students are encouraged to come to school ready for their individual and class photos.
National Custodian Appreciation Day - October 2nd
Custodians Keep Our Schools Running
They maintain our buildings, repair what’s broken, and ensure a safe, clean environment for students and staff.
Thank you to the Awesome Team at EMPS: Mr. Luciani, Mr. Pignitore, Mr. Perkins, and Mr. Palmieri
World Teacher’s Day – October 5th
World Teacher’s Day is celebrated annually on October 5th to honour teachers around the globe. Since 1994, this special day has been dedicated to recognizing the invaluable role teachers play in shaping our lives.
On behalf of the Elder’s Mills community, we express our deep appreciation for our teachers! They are a caring and dedicated group of professionals who work tirelessly to ensure our students thrive both socio-emotionally and academically in a bilingual environment.
Merci beaucoup à nos enseignants et enseignantes!
Meet the Teacher - October 9th
On Thursday evening October 9th, 2025 you are invited to join us for Meet the Teacher Night. We are excited to be opening up our doors to our families this evening!
Here is an overview of the evening:
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Classrooms Open
- Classroom presentations/open house
- Each homeroom teacher will host two 30-minute sessions
- Presentation/Open house 1: 6:00 - 6:25
- Presentation/Open house 2: 6:30 - 6:55
- Exit 6:55 - 7:00
- Families will have the opportunity to meet the teacher and:
- Learn about classroom routines, expectations
- Hear about what the learning themes and goals are for the grade
- See your child’s classroom
- Please do not expect the teacher to speak to families about their individual child’s progress. This evening is intended for an introduction to the classroom, the grade and the teacher.
- Should you wish to learn more about your child’s individual learning, please arrange to meet or speak with your child’s teacher at a different date and time
- Formal opportunities to meet with and discuss your child’s progress will be during the Parent/Teacher conferences in November, after Progress Reports are sent home in November
Your child's teacher will communicate further details with you ahead of this event.
Please be reminded that Elder's Mills is a Fragrance/Scent free school. We ask that families visiting the school on this evening refrain from wearing heavily scented perfumes, colognes etc...
New Entry Routine at Elder’s Mills
Students arriving on foot, by bus, or through the Kiss ‘n Ride will now enter the school through the main doors.
Families are reminded that there is no entry or parking in the front loop at any time. If you are picking up or dropping off your child during the school day, please use the school parking lot off Rota Avenue and either park in a designated spot or wait in the Kiss ‘n Ride zone.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and our school traffic flowing smoothly
Lunch Deliveries
We kindly remind families that lunch deliveries (e.g., UberEats, SkipTheDishes, etc.) should not be sent directly to students. For safety and security reasons, all deliveries must first be coordinated through the school office.
If you are arranging for your child’s lunch to be delivered, please notify the office in advance. Unannounced deliveries will not be given directly to students.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and organized environment for all.
Beverages at School?!?
We are noticing an increase in students bringing beverages such as Starbucks or other specialty drinks to consume during instructional time. Please note that only water is permitted in classrooms during instructional time.
If a student brings another type of beverage, they will be asked to place it in their locker, bring it to the office, or dispose of it.
We appreciate your support in reinforcing this expectation so that our classrooms remain focused learning environments.
Lost and Found Display – October 9
Our Lost and Found is filling up! To help items find their way home, all Lost and Found items will be displayed during Meet the Teacher Night on Wednesday, October 9. Parents and guardians are encouraged to take a look and reclaim any belongings.
Any unclaimed items will be donated at a later date.
Support the Vaughan Food Bank!
The School Council has a bin set up in the main hall of the school to collect donations all year long. The for this month the theme is Crackers or Jell-O.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
Students who start Grade 8 in September 2025 and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an International Baccalaureate Programme information session. See flyer linked in folder below:
International Student Exchange Program (ISE)
International Student Exchange (ISE) Ontario is a registered not-for-profit with more than 25 years experience facilitating student exchanges for Ontario students ages 13 to 17. The exchanges are reciprocal, which means that Ontario students will be travelling abroad as well as hosting European students in their home.
See the flyer linked in folder below.
October 2025 - The Centre for Black Student Excellence Newsletter
This newsletter is designed to share timely information with families of Black students in York Region District School Board, including information about school board and community programs and events.
GIVE (Get Involved Volunteer in Education) Fall 2025 Training Session
We are pleased to invite YRDSB parents, guardians, school assistants, and community members to take part in the fall 2025 GIVE (Get Involved, Volunteer in Education) training program. This engaging and meaningful program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and skills to contribute as volunteers in diverse and impactful ways. Through GIVE, participants will strengthen parent, school, community, and student connections, fostering deeper engagement and collaboration.
Location: Teston Village Public School, 80 Murray Farm Lane, Maple L6A 3G1
Dates: October 6 to October 10th, 2025 (Monday to Friday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register at this link: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/give-get-involved-volunteer-education-2025-fall-session
More News...
Click on the link below for access to flyers about opportunities in YRDSB, Elder's Mills and the community: Week 5 @ EMPS
Our next Fundraiser.... Coming Soon!
Stay tuned! Information and flyers for our next fundraiser will be coming home this week… Big Box is back!
On the Horizon
October
October Heritage Months: Korean, Hungarian, Latin, Islamic
October History Month: Women's History, 2SLGBTQIA+ History
5 World Teacher's Day
7 Photo Day
10, 14, 29 Intermediate classes to Cold Creek
13 Thanksgiving - School Closed
16 - 17 Area Cross Country Meet
20 Diwali
24 PA Day - No classes for students
31 Hallowe'en