Principal's Message
Hello Teston Village PS families,
Thank you for another wonderful week!
November is always a busy and exciting month as we prepare for Progress Reports and Parent-Teacher Interviews. These are valuable opportunities for students, families, and teachers to reflect on learning, celebrate growth, and identify goals for continued success. We encourage families to have conversations with their children about their academic and personal goals and to work alongside teachers to support their progress.
As we approach reporting time, a friendly reminder that attendance and punctuality are important habits that support student success. Our school doors open at 8:00 a.m., allowing students 15 minutes to settle in before learning begins at 8:15 a.m. Arriving on time helps students begin their day calmly, participate in morning routines, and feel ready to learn. Attendance and punctuality are also reflected on the Progress Report. Thank you for helping your children develop these important lifelong habits.
Remembrance Day – Wednesday, November 11
On November 11, we pause to remember and honour the Canadians who have served and sacrificed during times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping. Remembrance Day provides an important opportunity for our students to reflect on the values of peace, courage, service, and gratitude.
This year, we are pleased to welcome the York Regional Police Community Chorus to our Remembrance Day assembly. This dedicated group of volunteer singers generously shares its time and talents with communities across York Region. The Chorus will open our ceremony with O Canada and perform three additional musical selections. Our assembly will also feature student performances, the laying of a wreath, and a special slideshow presentation. Throughout the day, you may notice students and staff wearing red poppies as a symbol of remembrance and respect.
Families and community members are warmly invited to join us on Wednesday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. in the school gymnasium. We ask that guests arrive a few minutes early, as our ceremony will begin promptly. We look forward to coming together as a school community to honour those who have served and to reflect on our shared responsibility to build a peaceful and caring world. For more information on Remembrance Day, please visit the Government of Canada website.
Below, you’ll find a recap of this week’s highlights as well as some upcoming events.
Sincerely,
Ms. S. Mediratta
Upcoming Dates and Events:
November:
4: Grade 8s to MAPLE HIGH for the day
9: Parent- Teacher Interview booking opens on Edsby
12: School Council Meeting - at 6:30pm
16: Int. Boys Volleyball Areas
17: Int. Girls Volleyball Areas
18: Progress Reports go home
19: Parent - Teacher Interviews (evening)
20: PA Day (No school) & Parent-Teacher Interviews (morning)
The NEW lunch program starts next week at Teston Village!
If you ordered from the program, we want to give you a HUGE Thank You for your support.
Mondays -- Shelby's will be delivered at the start of lunch
Fridays -- Bar Burrito will be delivered at the start of lunch.
Both programs will run until the last week in December before the winter break.
Parent-Teacher Interviews—November 19th (evening) & 20th (morning)
The interview scheduler will be available after November 9
In order to access the online appointment scheduler and book an interview, families will need to have:
An up-to-date and valid email address
An Edsby account
Please email the school at teston.village.ps@yrdsb.ca if you do not have an Edsby account. You will then receive an email from York Region District School Board with instructions on how to create an Edsby account. If you do not receive the email, please check your junk mail folder to ensure you do not miss this opportunity.
** VERY IMPORTANT FOR JK FAMILIES. Junior kindergarten students do not have a parent-teacher interview on these nights. Those families are invited on another day.
School Council brings to you --- Popcorn Wednesdays!!
Every Wednesday for four weeks starting November 25th. All proceeds from this fundraiser will support future technology purchases and books for our school. Thank you for your continued support!
***If you do not want to buy popcorn, you can always make a donation to the school in any amount, and 100% of that will go to support the purchase of new technology at TVPS.
BUY POPCORN OR DONATE USING SCHOOL CASH ONLINE: https://yrdsb.schoolcashonline.com/
Gifted Screening for Grade 3
YRDSB offers the opportunity for students in grade 3 to participate in system-wide screening for possible identification as a Gifted student. This will take place between November 23 and December 4th. A letter will be sent home to families very soon. with more information and specific dates for each of our classrooms with Grade 3 students.
We are looking for volunteers!
If you are interested in being a school volunteer, contact the main office and speak with Ms. DiRoma. A vulnerable sector check from the YRP is needed and is valid for the school. This is a great way to be involved in the school, to help out, and to join classes on a school trip or special event.
https://www.yrp.ca/reports-and-services/police-record-checks/vulnerable-sector-check