Message from Admin
As we move toward ending off this school year, we reflect on our growth and community. We have been able to support, affirm and celebrate each other as individuals, and as a community with a shared vision of an inclusive space that invites, ignites and inspires excellence. When we think about all the learning that has taken place, the relationships built and the community that has been formed, these reflections give us energy and excitement for our scholars' successes and their futures ahead.
Please let us know any moving plans by using the form included in this newsletter. Likewise if you know of new families joining our school please encourage them to contact the school office to register.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our scholars.
Ms. Jessa Mr. Pamayah
Principal Vice Principal
Aldergrove Calendar for the Month
Resources for Families
Student Mental Health and Addiction Newsletter
Triple P Positive Parenting Seminars
School Schedule
Safe Arrivals: Please be on time for school. If your child is late or will be absent, please inform the school office or use EDSBY to share this information.
8:15 a.m. | Staff on duty outside |
8:25 a.m. | Entry bell |
8:30 a.m. | Learning block |
10:10-10:40 a.m. | Recess |
10:40 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Learning block |
12:20-1:20 p.m. | Lunch |
1:20-3:00 p.m. | Learning block |
3:00 p.m. | Dismissal |
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club is open everyday at 8 AM in the staffroom. Please have your children enter through the front door and follow the signs to the staffroom. All scholars are welcome to attend. Note: Breakfast Club opens at 8 a.m. sharp. Early drop off is not available.
Next Week is the Last Week for Lunch Programs
Tuesday: Pizza Lunch, June 17.
Wednesday: Sushi Lunch, June 18.
Friday: Sub Lunch, June 19.
June 26, 2025 Early Release Day
All schools in the York Region District School Board are committed to improving student achievement and well-being. On Thursday, June 26, 2025 an early release day will take place to allow elementary staff to take part in meetings during the afternoon of that day. These meetings will allow for school staff to engage in culminating activities regarding the review and revision of the School’s Improvement Plan as well as year-end and transition activities that support student success.
As has been our practice in the past, students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 26, 2025 only. Students will be dismissed early that day at 12 pm. Arrangements will be made to ensure that students who are normally bused to and from school will receive transportation at this time. Families whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate arrangements to address this change in schedule.
Weather Preparation
Aldergrove scholars need to be comfortable throughout the school day and dress appropriately for the different weather they may experience at recess. The list below outlines some suggestions for Spring (April through June)
● sun hat
● closed toe shoes
● light jacket
● long pants
● shorts in hot weather
● rain boots,
● raincoat
● extra socks
Gold Eco Certification for Aldergrove
This year, Aldergrove joined over 1,700 schools across Canada to create a positive environmental impact. We taught students how to use waste bins appropriately, started a Boomerang Lunch program, encouraged the use of GOOS paper(Good On One Side), held a clothing swap, and worked in the Aldergrove Garden. We held walk to school Wednesdays, Winter Walk Days and Bike to School Week. After all the Eco Team's hard work, Aldergrove was awarded a Gold Level Eco Schools Certificate!
Message From Our Trustee
June 2025
As we approach the end of the 2024-2025 school year, I want to take this opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments, hard work and commitment of students, staff and families. As I have visited schools, attended events and heard from families, I continue to be proud of the dedication to public education and student achievement and well-being I see.
I want to wish my sincere congratulations to all of the graduates and proud families. This is an exciting time and I hope you enjoy this celebration of all of your hard work, perseverance and accomplishments. Whether you are moving on to secondary school, the workplace or post-secondary pathways, we wish you all the very best in this next exciting chapter of your journey.
We had an opportunity in April to celebrate the achievements of 20 students at our annual Celebrating Student Success/Human Rights Ambassadors Awards event. It was a wonderful reminder of how much our students are capable of. While success and achievement looked different for each student, we saw a common theme of determination and care. Students demonstrated a real commitment to lifting up those around them. I see that everywhere in our system as I visit schools. It makes me so proud to see the ways our students are already shaping the future for the better.
Each month in the Boardroom, we also had the opportunity to recognize the achievements of staff and students through the Applause awards. Congratulations to all of the award recipients. These awards capture a sampling of the incredible work happening around York Region District School Board and the successes we see students achieving.
These successes we have seen this school year would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of staff across the system, and I want to thank you for all that you do each and every day. I also want to recognize the contributions that have been made by school councils, volunteers and families. Your work to enhance family engagement and strengthen public education has a noticeable difference in our schools and in the achievement and well-being of students.
This is a very busy time of year and I wish all of the students the best as you work on projects and prepare for upcoming exams. I hope you also enjoy the celebrations that occur at this time of year, and as we celebrate another successful school year.
Jenny Chen
Trustee, Markham Wards 1 and 8
June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month around the globe. It’s a time when people in the 2SLGBTQAI+ community (Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Intersex and additional identities) recognize 2SLGBTQAI+ history and leaders in activism.
Pride Month is an opportunity for schools to embrace inclusion and celebrate diversity. It is the expectation of the York Region District School Board that staff are providing identity affirming 2SLGBTQAI+ education to ensure that students are learning about gender identity, cissexism, homophobia, diversity and inclusion. At Aldergrove, families will notice that the school will be coming together to understand, affirm and appreciate the important event of Pride Month.
June is National Indigenous History Month
In June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present-day Indigenous Peoples and communities.
The Canadian Government unanimously declared June as National Indigenous History Month in 2009 through a motion in the House of Commons. The month, which includes National Indigenous Peoples Day, is a perfect time to reflect upon the long relationship between the many different Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island and Canadians throughout history. For students and teachers, it is a good time to become better acquainted with the different First Peoples who share this land with us. June 21 was declared National Indigenous Peoples Day in 1996 by then Governor General Romeo Leblanc. The day was chosen in consultation with some national organizations for Indigenous Peoples including the Assembly of First Nations, and coincides with the summer solstice which is significant for some First Nations.
Staff and students are encouraged to join Ontarians and Canadians who will be coming together to understand, affirm and appreciate the important heritage of First Nation, Metis and Inuit people.
Filipino Heritage Month
The month of June is Filipino Heritage Month as proclaimed by the government of Ontario in 2021. Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2021.
Ontario is home to over 337,000 people of Philippine origin. The Filipino Canadian community has made and continues to make significant contributions to the cultural, social, and political fabric. June is a significant month for the Filipino community. Every year on June 12th, the Filipino community around the world celebrates Philippines Independence Day.
Portuguese History and Heritage Month
The month of June is Portuguese Heritage Month as proclaimed by the government of Ontario in 2001. Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Canada is home to more than 480,000 Canadians of Portuguese descent, one of the largest Portuguese diasporas in the world. The Portuguese Canadian community has made and continues to make significant contributions to the cultural, social, and political fabric.
The month of June, particularly June 10th, holds significance for the Portuguese community. June 10 is the anniversary of the death of Luis de Camoes, a famous Portuguese poet who often wrote about the history of Portugal.
Italian Heritage Month
The month of June is Italian Heritage Month as proclaimed by the government of Ontario in 2010. Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2010.
Ontario is home to more than 1,350,000 Italian Canadians. Since the 1880s, the Italian Canadian community has made and continues to make significant contributions to cultural, social, and political fabric.
2025-2026 School Year Calendars
The YRDSB 2025-2026 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry. These calendars may be accessed on the YRDSB website at: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/school-year-calendar.
Upcoming Registrations
Kindergarten Registration for September 2025
Summer Institute Registration
Elementary Summer School
Upcoming Events
Community Information
The Canadian Black Nurses Alliance - York University Nursing Summer High-School Workshop 2025