Principal's Message
Hello Teston Village PS families,
Thank you to all of our students and staff for another wonderful week of learning.
On Thursday, the School Council held their first meeting of the school year and elected the 2025-2026 executive council. There are many ways to be involved throughout the year to help plan events and attend meetings to stay informed for the year ahead. Your Council Co-Chairs are Moutahira Ahmad and Choudhary Azeem. To reach out to the council, they can be contacted at teston.village.ps@sc.yrdsb.ca
Council will meet on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
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Orange Shirt Day is on Tuesday.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will be observed on September 30th in Canada. It is a solemn occasion dedicated to acknowledging the historical and ongoing injustices faced by First Nations, Métis and Inuit. It serves as a vital step towards reconciliation and understanding, providing an opportunity to learn about the painful legacy of residential schools and the enduring trauma experienced by Indigenous communities. On Monday, schools across the country also recognize Orange Shirt Day, which specifically remembers the story of Phyllis Webstad, a survivor of the residential school system, who had her new orange shirt taken away on her first day at school. Please wear an Orange shirt on Tuesday for Orange Shirt Day.
Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - Fall 2025
The transition back to routine in September can bring a mix of emotions for students, with new environments and expectations. For ideas for your child, please read the Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter
The Grade 8 Open House Information Nights for 2025-2026 are published on the WWW. Open Houses are held from September 17, 2025 to December 10, 2025. Take notes of the places you would like to visit and when the visits are being offered.
Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead!
Sincerely,
Ms. S. Mediratta
The Terry Fox Walk is scheduled for Monday, Sept.29th
On Monday, September 29 (new date due to rain) students at Teston Village will participate in the annual Terry Fox School Run. It is a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive.
Send in any donation amount with your child this week. Or, make a donation online! https://schools.terryfox.ca/107507
PIZZA LUNCH - Last day to order is Sept. 29th
PAY FOR SCHOOL ITEMS using School Cash Online -- click here.
We have sent the instructions in this email on how to set up your account.
Come see us if you need our assistance.
2025 GIVE (Get Involved, Volunteer in Education) Training Program.
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.
Click Registration link to register
The annual Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
October 6th - 9th, Ms. Reid will host our book fair. Students will have the opportunity to visit the library and check out the new book collection and make their wish list. The book fair is open on Curriculum Night for families to visit together and purchase a new book to add to their collection.
Curriculum Night is on Thursday, October 9th.
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Meet in the gym for conversation and a slice of cake! Meet the Principal.
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Classroom visits with your children and Meet the Teacher.
Reminder - Lunch Hour expectations
** NEW** Disposable drink cups NOT allowed.
Drink cups that are from fast food locations or paper/disposable cups with a plastic lid or drinks that are without a closed lid will be held in the office. -- This is to prevent spilling large sugary drinks in the classroom. Students can pick it up at the end of the day to take it home.
End of day, picking up your kids.
We are kindly asking that families make an effort to consider picking up their children after the school day is over and avoid early pickup between 2:00 and 2:35pm. It is so important that we are not constantly calling into classrooms and looking to pull children out of class, if it can be avoided. We will be reviewing how we can safely support our bus lines and manage the growing number of students who continuously are signed out early at the end of the day.