Aldergrove News, May 22, 2026

Message from Admin 
 

Dear Aldergrove Families,

It has been another full and engaging week at Aldergrove, with many opportunities for our students to learn, compete, and grow. I’m pleased to share some highlights, along with a look ahead to the coming week.

This Week at Aldergrove

Badminton – A Historic Season

On Wednesday, our intermediate badminton pairs competed at the regional tournament at Richmond Hill High School, facing top teams from across York Region. Both teams started strong with opening match wins and competed with determination throughout the day.

While they did not advance to the final rounds, this marks one of the strongest seasons in Aldergrove history, culminating in three pennants. We are incredibly proud of the resilience, teamwork, and competitive spirit our athletes demonstrated.
 Go Aldergrove!

Cricket Continues

Some of our Junior division students continued building their skills through ongoing cricket sessions. It has been great to see their confidence, coordination, and teamwork continue to grow with each session.

EQAO – Grade 6 Completed

Our Grade 6 students successfully completed their EQAO assessments this week. We appreciate the focus and effort they put forward.

Looking ahead, our Grade 3 students will begin next week. We kindly ask families to:

• Ensure students are well-rested
• Arrive on time, ready to begin the day with confidence

GAUSS Math Contest

Our Grade 7 students participated in the University of Waterloo GAUSS Math Contest. This was an excellent opportunity for students to challenge their thinking and engage in rich mathematical problem-solving.

Looking Ahead

Grade 1 Space Centre Trip

• Our Grade 1 students are looking forward to their upcoming trip to the Space Centre next week—an exciting extension of their learning.

Aldergrove Plays – June 4

• A reminder to sign up for Aldergrove Plays using the shared form
• Please pre-order food through School Cash Online
• No food will be sold at the event—pre-orders only

We hope to see many of our families there for this special community event!

Track & Field

• Junior Track & Field: June 2
• Intermediate Track & Field: June 3 (weather permitting)

We look forward to students demonstrating their effort, sportsmanship, and school spirit.

Grade 8 Grad Trip

• Our Grade 8 Grad Trip will take place on June 9, an exciting milestone as students celebrate the culmination of their elementary journey.

Theme of the Week

Perseverance and Pride in Our Growth

Quote of the Week

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
 — Winston Churchill

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We are proud of the effort and growth we see in our students each day and look forward to another great week ahead.

Warm regards,

Mr. Louca                         Mr. Pamayah

Principal                           Vice Principal

Aldergrove Plays on June 4, 2026 3:30-6:30
 

1. Register for the Aldergrove Plays and badminton through google form.
2. Purchase food at schoolcashonline
3. Sign up to be a parent volunteer at Aldergrove Plays. We need you to make this event happen successfully!

Event: 3:30 to 6:30 pm

Location: Aldergrove P.S.

Food Availability:  4:00 to 6:00 pm

• Ice Cream Truck: Purchase on-site 
• BBQ: Pre-order and Pre-purchase (Big Flames BBQ Food Truck) 

Register and purchase food today!

2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration

Bright Beginnings, Endless Possibilities

Kindergarten Registration is open.

Is your child turning 4 or 5 in 2026? Or do you know someone who is? 

Mark your calendars and follow these simple steps. 

1. Find your home school. 

Use our school finder to find your home school - the school in your neighbourhood. 

2 .Register for Kindergarten. 

You can register online, in person, or by phone or email.

Visit www.yrdsb.ca/kindergarten to access the online registration portal or download the registration form. Once you have completed your application, the school will contact you to make an appointment to review and verify the required documents. 

3. Register early for Before and After Care 

All schools offer before and after-care programs. Check your school’s website or our before and after care directory for details. Contact providers early to secure your spot. 

4. Explore and Prepare for Kindergarten

Kindergarten is where big dreams start small. Learn how Kindergarten helps children develop the academic and social skills they need to thrive in Grade 1 and beyond. Our skilled and caring teams of certified teachers and early childhood educators work together to support every child in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Ready to Begin?

Start your journey at www.yrdsb.ca/kindergarten.  

Literacy at Home

Whether your child is cozying up with a paperback or listening to an audiobook, sharing stories is one of the best ways to nurture a lifelong love of learning. Both reading with their eyes and listening with their ears are fantastic, complementary tools for building strong language skills. 

Here is why both matter for your child’s development:

• Audiobooks build vocabulary and comprehension: Listening allows children to enjoy stories, introducing them to rich language and complex plots.
• Traditional reading builds decoding skills: Seeing words on a page helps children connect sounds to letters, matching spelling with pronunciation.
• Both spark imagination: Whether heard or read, stories ignite creativity, improve focus, and foster a lifelong love for learning.

Try Out These Websites to Listen & Read!

Explore these wonderful, family-friendly digital libraries at home this week to find your child's next favorite story:

• Storyline Online (storylineonline.net/library): Watch and listen as celebrated actors read beloved picture books aloud with beautiful, animated illustrations.
• World Stories (worldstories.org.uk/library): A fantastic collection of traditional tales and stories from around the world, available to read and listen to in multiple languages.
• Unite for Literacy (uniteforliteracy.com): A vibrant digital library of non-fiction and picture books that children can read, featuring audio narration options in dozens of different languages.
• Starfall (starfall.com): This site offers interactive phonics stories, comics, and fairy tales that kids can read along with.
• Flyleaf Publishing (flyleafpublishing.com): A wonderful emergent reader e-book library designed to help beginning readers practice and master foundational reading skills.
• Sora (soraapp.com/welcome): Check your student’s login! Sora connects students to a massive digital library of e-books and audiobooks provided through school.

Coming Up!

May 2026

• May 25–26: Grade 3 EQAO (Days 1 & 2).
• May 27: Eid-ul-Adha (Significant Faith Day); Grade 3 EQAO Catch-Up.
• May 29: Grade 1 Field Trip to Space Center; Pride Flag Raising Ceremony (12:40 PM).

June 2026

• Jun 1: Ontario Day; Cricket for Grade 5-6; 
• Jun 2: Junior Track and Field Day 
• Jun 3: Intermediate Track and Field Day 
• Jun 9: Grade 8 Grad Trip to Wonderland.
• Jun 12: Junior Badminton Areas.
• Jun 15: Junior Track and Field Areas (at Stouffville Arena).
• Jun 21: Father's Day & National Indigenous Peoples Day.
• Jun 23: Outdoor Music Concert 11am Families Welcome
• Jun 24: Hard Copies of Report Cards sent home with students.
• Jun 25: Last Day of School for Students/ Early Dismissal &.PA Day
• Jun 26: PA Day