April 17 2025
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Upcoming Dates - mark your calendars
Apr 18 - Good Friday (NO SCHOOL)
Apr 21 - Easter Monday (NO SCHOOL)
Apr 25 - Bubble Tea Day
Apr 28 - The Big Crunch (each student will be given an apple in the afternoon)
* View our website home page for calendar updates! (www.yrdsb.ca/schools/parkview.ps)
Message to Community
Dear Parkview PS Community,
Over the last few weeks all of our students have attended performances at Markham Theatre. Students had the opportunity to enjoy interactive shows and live theatre. Thank you to Ms. Nadarajah for taking the lead and providing this opportunity for our students. Thank you to all of our teachers for helping to organize this experience.
As we move closer to the last part of the school year, we will be having Caring and Safe School assemblies to remind students about our school expectations and rules. We will use our assembly time to help students understand the importance of safety, and making responsible choices, as well as ways to solve conflicts in a respectful and responsible manner.
We would like to remind families that if you need to drop off items for your child or pick them up during the school day, you must go to the office. Please do not go directly to the classrooms or portables, as we do not want students to get used to having adults in the school premises if they are not staff members. Please support us in keeping all our students safe.
Thank you to those families who have already donated items to support our Fun Fair!
To our families observing Easter, Ridvan and Orthodox Easter, we wish you a meaningful holiday with your family and friends.
Warm Regards,
The Parkview Admin Team
📢 Fun Fair Announcement – Donations Needed! 🎉
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We’re excited for our upcoming Fun Fair on Thursday, June 12th, 2025! This annual event brings our community together while raising important funds for our school.
As part of the Fun Fair Traditions, we’ll be hosting a Silent Auction and Themed Raffle Baskets – and we need your help!
Each grade has been assigned a theme, and we kindly ask families to donate new, unused items related to their child’s grade theme. Cash donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase items for the baskets.
Stay tuned for more details. Thank you for your generosity in making this event a success!
Parkview Parent Council
Important Notice: Main Street Unionville Road Closure
Please find attached a notice for the road closure along Main Street for the Main Street Unionville Restoration project.
Main Street will be closed from Carlton Road down to the municipal lane by 166 Main Street. This closure will start April 7th and is scheduled to go until August 13th.
A few notes and reminders:
To ensure that staff have available parking to support the regular operation of the school, we are asking parents to NOT use the Parkview parking lot unless you need to come into the building during school hours.
While that portion of Main Street will be closed to through traffic, pedestrian access will continue to be maintained.
In the case of an emergency, the contractor will be able to allow emergency vehicles to pass through.
Work has started this week on the temporary lane that will be used to access the rear parking lots behind the businesses on the west side of Main Street. This will also be the access route for the residents of Hart Haus.
Boundary Changes for Parkview Public School
Please note that new registrations for September 2025 from 50 Clegg Rd and 60 South Town Centre Blvd will be required to register at Ashton Meadows PS. Existing students do not need to move, unless you request. Please refer to the letter emailed on Jan 14 for more details
As always, please keep us updated on any address/phone/contact details.
Summer Institute-Registration Open
Looking for summer learning and fun activities for students entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8? Summer Institute offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum.
The program runs for six weeks during July and August. It is offered at 9 school sites around York Region.
For more information on dates, programs and locations, please visit the Summer Institute webpage.
Registration opens March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm. Families can register online.
2025-2026 School Registration OPEN
If you have children to register for September 2025, please bring documentation to the school to register at your earliest convenience. Please visit https://www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-programs/school-registration for more information.
Families Planning to Move or Students Not Returning in September
Dear Families,
As we begin our planning for the 2025-2026 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.
Understanding and Navigating the Education System -Families of YRDSB Black Students April Information Session
Families, parents, caregivers, please join us for our monthly virtual meeting on April 28, where families with Black children come together to learn about resources and upcoming programs for Black students in both elementary and secondary schools. Please see our flyer for more information and to register.
NEKS Korean Family Engagement Night
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thornhill Secondary School
167 Dudley Avenue, Thornhill, ON
This engaging session will include:
Registrants will have an opportunity to attend one of the following workshops:
Elementary Panel: Strategies to support student leadership and engagement, including how to encourage involvement in extracurricular activities that foster self-identity and a sense of belonging at school
Secondary Panel: Guidance on post-secondary pathways, including application processes for high school students
Please register online by Monday, April 24, 2025.
Sikh Heritage Month Celebration
Kleinburg Public School is hosting a community event in celebration of Sikh Heritage Month on Thursday, April 24th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. This will be an evening where students, staff and families come together to enjoy a meal (langar) together, learn about the diversity within the Sikh identity, make connections, and share experiences with one another.
Please see details below for an overview of the evening.
5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada Display and Craft Activity
6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Welcome and Performances Martial Arts Demonstration by Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Gatka Akhara
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Community Meal (Langar)
We kindly ask that you register if you would like to attend.
Celebrating Black Excellence at H.G. Bernard PS
Join us for the Black Excellence Night “Celebrating Black Excellence” on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at H.G. Bernard Public School - GYM, 245 Bernard Ave, Richmond Hill L4S 1E1.
All are welcome to join us for an evening Showcasing Excellence, Leadership, Resilience, and Innovation.
Evening Events include:
Musical Performance by Nobleton PS
Interactive Carousel Stations
Collaborative Mural Painting
Arts and Craft
Game Show
This event is hosted by H.G. Bernard Public School in collaboration with Nobleton Public School, Sixteenth Ave. Public School, Doncrest Public School, Richmond Hill High School and Inclusive School and Community Service
For any questions, please contact H.G. Bernard P.S. at h.g.bernard.ps@yrdsb.ca or Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.
East Asian Heritage Celebration: Honoring Culture, Building Connections
East Asian Heritage Celebration: Honoring Culture, Building Connections event on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Unionville High School, 201 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5. This event is co-hosted by YRDSB Inclusive Schools & Community Services (ISCS), Community and Partnership Developer Team and Affinity Group Supporting East Asian Students (SEAS) in collaboration with multiple community members.
Event highlights are:
Celebrate and honour the rich cultural heritage and expressions of East Asian communities
Commemorate the launch of the inaugural SEAS Leadership and Community Impact Student Award
Enjoy interactive activities led by students and community members
Participate in a friendly sport activity to foster community bonding and fun
Experience cultural music, dance, and performances
Explore virtual showcases featuring the talent and artistry of East Asian students
Visit and take “A Seat at the Table” as hundreds of YRDSB students share stories of their Canadian identities in a Shadows of Racism Arts exhibit, a partnership between YRDSB and ALPHA Education, hosted at the Markham Civic Centre (next to Unionville HS)
Please register using this link, East Asian Heritage Celebration 2025 for the event.
Pride T-Shirt Ordering Details
Pride month is a universal celebration of love, inclusion and community! Let your true colours shine, boldly and brightly, as we celebrate diversity and work to inspire change.
This year, YRDSB students, staff and families can purchase a Pride t-shirt designed by students. Orders can be placed through School Cash Online.
Let’s make this year’s Pride Month out of this world!
For any questions, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.
Dress for the Weather
The Spring months will bring all kinds of weather, from sun to wind to rain to snow. Please ensure that your child is prepared with appropriate clothing for outdoor play depending on the weather. Indoor recesses are only called when there is heavy rain or weather conditions that are unsafe for children to play outside. Our primary students should have extra clothing at school that is weather appropriate, in case they get wet at school.
Extended Absence (15 days or more)
If your child will be absent from school for 15 days or more, you must complete an “extended absence” form available in the office (can be emailed). Failure to do so may result in your child being removed from the school register (This is a Ministry of Education requirement). Please speak with the office if you will be absent for extended vacations or other reasons.
Victims of Crime Week
Parents, caregivers, guardians, community members and youth 11+ are welcome to attend the 3rd Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference in York Region.
Join us at Seneca Polytechnic College King Campus on May 13 and 14, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. for an evening of learning, networking, and collaboration in the fight against human trafficking. Registration for the 3rd Annual York Region Anti-Human Trafficking Conference.
Our conference brings together experts, advocates, and community members to raise awareness and education. Through engaging workshops, inspirational talks and community booths, we gain valuable knowledge and tools to protect and empower our community. Free refreshments and a light dinner will be provided.
For community inquiries please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.
Registration is open for The Centre for Black Student Excellence - Camp Black Brilliance Summer Program.
Camp Black Brilliance will offer families the opportunity to get to know the Kindergarten program and have their children experience their introduction to schooling in a way that is culturally responsive and affirming of their identity, through experiential learning.
Who: Children of Black Families who are Junior and Senior Kindergarten entering school in September 2025.
When: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., July 7 - July 25, 2025
Location: Choose One of the following locations (subject to change based on registration). Transportation is not included.
Register Today! Deadline is June 1, 2025.
Camp-Black-Brilliance2025 - Flyer
April Mental Health Addictions Newsletter
April’s Mental Health Newsletter for families and caregivers has a focus on A Fresh Start for Spring. Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - April 2025 | York Region District School Board
2025 Children’s Mental Health Week
Each year, Ontarians mark the first full week of May as Children's Mental Health Week. This important week is about:
For more information on Children’s’ Mental Health Week please see CMHA Mental Health Week. In recognition of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we hope to highlight the importance of small and intentional actions that can support mental health. More information and resources can be found here.
EDSBY and Attendance
Please mark attendance BEFORE 8:30 am if your child is absent or late. Please call the school after 8:30 am. 905-477-2172.
Lates and absences can also be reported on Edsby. If you are having trouble accessing EDSBY, here are some EDSBY Online resources that can support you.
If we cannot confirm the reason for a child’s absence, our Safe Arrival process will be followed, which also includes contacting police to ensure a child’s safety.
Important Links/Information
Sickness? Fever? Stomach Issues? Cough? Cold? Flu
Any students or staff who are not well should stay home until symptoms improve. Please take the self-assessment tool if they have any symptoms of illness.
Please see this important message from York Region Public Health about reducing the spread of respiratory infections in schools.
Children must stay home if they are not feeling well! You cannot send to school after giving medicine to take down Fever!
24 Hrs after Fever breaks a student may return; 48 Hrs after vomiting/diarrhea