Principal's Message
Dear Teston Village PS Families,
This week continued to be busy and full of great moments across our school community.
Volleyball "Fun"raiser
We had our second volleyball game, and it did not disappoint! This time, we welcomed special guest players, Ms. Lupo from the main office and Ms. Grisolia from the junior division. The game was close and exciting, with students showing great effort and teamwork on both teams. It seems we are not done yet because Ms. Lupo has called for a final re-match! Stay tuned for one last game of the season. Thank you to families for sending in $1.00 donations. With your support, we have raised just over $250.00 for the Grade 8 grads.
Recess Expectations
Families who live near the school may hear announcements during recess. At this time, we are continuing with “tarmac-only” recess, which means students are not permitted to bring or play with balls. With many students on the pavement, this helps keep everyone safe. This decision is guided by the Board’s Facilities Department and our local field conditions. The ground remains too soft for safe use. We kindly ask that families do not send balls to school for the next few weeks. *** Once the ground has dried, we look forward to reopening the field and bringing back outdoor equipment.
The Big Crunch!
On April 17th, we participated in The Big Crunch, and it was wonderful to see and hear almost the entire school bite into their apples at the same time! This fun event helped promote healthy food choices for both the body and mind. Thank you to Ms. Kaur, Ms. Lupo, and Ms. Ghumman for organizing such a successful activity.
School Council Meeting
This week, our Parent Council met after some time. Thank you to our council members for sharing thoughtful ideas and engaging in meaningful discussions. Topics included EQAO, year-end picnic planning, homework and Google Classroom, and future fundraising opportunities. Our final meeting of the year is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st at 6:30pm.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
As the weather becomes warmer, we encourage families to continue including a variety of fruits and vegetables in lunch and snack bags for their children. At school, we have been adding items such as carrots, peppers, celery, and cucumbers to our snack program to set an example of different types of vegetables students can try and then share with their family at home. Offering your children a range of healthy options helps build strong habits and encourages them to try new foods. What new foods might your child explore next?
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Ms. S. Mediratta
Upcoming Events:
Always check out the community Google Calendar for all special events posted up to June!
April - Sikh Heritage Month, World Autism Day
17th - 🏸Badminton Exhibition Game @ Walter Scott
20th - 🏀Jr. Girls Basketball Areas @ Anne Frank and Nellie
23rd - AI and Parenting presentation with Jennifer Casa-Todd @ Maple High - FREE
30th - Gr. 7 Immunization Clinic
30th - Social Studies Celebrations Event for Grade 2 students
Lunches: Please consider certain food choices and allergy awareness.
We also kindly request that families do NOT send the following food items in lunch and snack bags.
Chocolate that is wrapped in gold paper AND chocolate with nuts in it. For example, Ferrero Rocher or Lindt
Nutella sandwiches are not allowed because the chocolate spread is made with nuts
Whole almonds in a containers are NOT to be at school
If you send grapes to school, please consider cutting them in half and remind your child eat first and chat with their friends after they are done eating small berries and grapes.
Your consideration in these matters is greatly appreciated as we work together to create the best possible learning experience for your children.
Earth Day is coming up next week! and is officially on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
April is Earth Month. This is a time to reflect on how our everyday choices can help protect the planet. Simple actions like turning off lights, using reusable containers, and reducing waste at home are meaningful ways to care for the environment.
Families play an important role in modeling these habits. By making thoughtful choices about conservation and waste, we help children build lifelong practices that support a healthier world. Next week, our students will take part in a school-wide cleanup on April 22 to help beautify our school grounds. If weather does not cooperate, the cleanup will take place the following day. Together, we can take pride in caring for our shared space.
Aurora Cultural Center Kaleidoscope in the Schools (KITS) on Thursday, April 23rd
Artist & Performance: Little Pear Garden Dance Company The Tales of Goddesses and a Painter
Time: 9:00am performance, and parents are welcome to attend.
Who: Grades Kindergarten to 4. Grade 4 will have a workshop in the afternoon with the performers
Cost: From the fundraising and generous donations made to the school, this performance is FREE.
Grade 6, 7 & 8 Elementary Summer School (Literacy & Numeracy) Registration is now open!
Literacy and Numeracy Reinforcement Program for students. This is not an acceleration program.
Eligible Students: Grade 6, 7 & 8 students who benefit from literacy and numeracy reinforcement
This 15-day literacy and numeracy program is designed to reinforce curriculum and is not an acceleration opportunity. Students must register in the program for their current school grade. For example, a grade 7 student would register for the grade 7 program as it reinforces grade 7 content.
The program will operate from Monday, July 6, 2026 to Friday, July 24, 2026 (8:45 am - 3:25 pm). A typical day has Language and Numeracy instruction in the morning with Arts-based programming in the afternoon. There are two 15 minute breaks and a 60-minute lunch break during the day. Students will need to bring a lunch, snacks and plenty to drink each day.
Summer Institute
https://www2.yrdsb.ca/summer-institute-online-registration-opens
REGISTRATION IS THROUGH EDSBY, AND IS VERY AFFORDABLE $$
YOU CAN REGISTER FOR 1 WEEK OR UP TO 6 WEEKS!
Teston Village is hosting the program this summer, and there are great options available for consideration.
AM - this part of the day is a chance to explore FUN activities to support literacy and numeracy review
PM - the students participate in games, activities and adventure appropriate to the child's grade/age/interest
** We have some paper packages in our main office for families who would like to take one home to review.
Morning Drop off/Pick up:
The school day begins at 8:15AM and doors open at 8:00AM
We want to ensure a smooth and productive learning environment for all our students. Please help us by ensuring your child arrives at school on time, as our school day begins promptly at 8:15 am. Late arrivals and early pickups from school can unfortunately disrupt the learning process for the entire class.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
Families Planning to Move or Students Not Returning in September
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.
Kindergarten registration for Children Born in 2022
Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time for everyone. Once you have completed your application, the school will contact you to make an appointment to review and verify the required documents. Please click here for kindergarten registration information.