Good Afternoon ACPS Families!
WELCOME TO WEEK 12 @ ACPS...
WEEKLY ATTACHMENTS
CLICK THIS LINK FOR WEEK 12 ATTACHMENTS
ACCESS REPORT CARDS IN THE FAMILY DASHBOARD WHEN AVAILABLE
Schools will be sharing student report cards for all students Kindergarten to Grade 12 in the Family Dashboard. You will receive an email when your child’s report card is available.
For families who do not yet have a Family Dashboard account, you can sign up for an account at any time at family.yrdsb.ca. You can find information on how to create an account on the Board website or in this instructional video.
For families who have a Family Dashboard account, but have forgotten their password: from the login screen, select “forgot password” to create a new password.
The Family Dashboard gives parents/guardians secure one-stop access to information and applications related to your child’s education. It is designed to make it easier for families to engage with their child’s education.
Please note, you can still request a printed copy of your child’s report card if you prefer by contacting your child’s school.
Updated Contact Information
We also want to remind families that it’s important that the school has updated contact information for students and parents/guardians, including home address, phone numbers, email address and emergency contacts. This will ensure that the school can contact families in case of emergency, and also that you continue to receive important communications and updates from the school. Please contact the school directly with any changes.
ACPS PHOTOS
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PHOTO RETAKE
This is a reminder we are coming back to your school on Thursday December 4, 2025 for photo retakes and absentee photos.
Optional Retake Process: In order to keep track of retake requests, it is always helpful to ask that Parents or Guardians requesting a retake to please send in a note as well as their original proof or they are welcome to make use of this retake permission printable form on our website. https://www.edgeimaging.ca/wp-content/uploads/Retake-permission-slip.pdf
TERRA COTTA COOKIES ARE BACK!!!
TERRA COTTA COOKIES ARE BACK until Dec. 2nd!!!!
Choose from 12 delicious flavours. All products are nut-free, Halal, and Kosher. Vegan and gluten-free options also available.
How to purchase:
1) Order directly through the Terra Cotta Cookies Adrienne Clarkson PS Fundraising page: https://fundraising.terracottacookies.com/current-fundraisers/adrienneclarkson/
2) Mark: Student name, School name, and Homeroom teacher name in your order (please share these details with friends and family who are ordering separately)
How to pick-up cookies:
Cookies will be delivered to the school on Dec 16th. You can pick up your order between 12:00-1:45pm on Tuesday December 16th. Any orders that are not picked up by 1:45pm will be sent home with students.
This is a school council fundraiser! ACPS school council receives a portion of the sales which is then allocated to support school projects, programs, and purchases. E.g., purchasing classroom technology, contributing to cost of the maintenance and purchasing of sport equipment and musical instruments.
SELLING BONUS: The classroom that sells the most cookies will get a 3lb cookie to share!!!
Check our school council IG for periodic updates: @acps_school_council
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO THE FLYER
WINTER COOKIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Chocolate winter holiday cookies are on sale on School Cash Online until Tuesday, December 9 @noon while quantities last! Cookies will be delivered on Thursday, December 11. Proceeds go towards Grade 8 graduation. Thank you!
THE AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM IS BACK!
We are thrilled to announce an after-school sports badminton program in partnership with TAC Sports for students in Grades 4–6! This 10-week program is all about skill development, teamwork, and fun while supporting school fundraising.
Program Details:
📅 Duration: 10 Weeks – Every Thursday from Jan 8th to March 12th
📍 Location: School Gym
🕒 Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
💲 Cost: $240 + HST for ten 1-hour sessions
Access Code: ACPS2026
Registration Link: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/toronto-athletic-camps-tac-sports/api/Program/Detail?programId=xjvJ3Lx
Thanks for your support,
Adrienne Clarkson P.S. Parent Council
KWANZAA CELEBRATION - DECEMBER 4 @ BILL HOGARTH SS
Students, families and staff, please join us as we come together to celebrate Kwanzaa!
This special event will honour African heritage, unity and culture and will be a time to reflect on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, enjoy cultural traditions and foster community spirit.
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Bill Hogarth S.S., Cafeteria. (100 Donald Sim Ave, Markham)
To assist us with planning the event, please register by December 1, 2025 using this registration link. Dinner will be provided.
Please see the flyer invitation or the www event link for more information and registration.
BRINGING PERSONAL ITEMS TO SCHOOL
This is a reminder that any personal items brought to school are the sole responsibility of the student, and not the teacher or the office team. We strongly discourage items from home that are not connected to curriculum or presentations. Thank you for your understanding and support.
ADULT NON-CREDIT ESL COURSE
Dear Families,
The York Region District School Board, in collaboration with the Government of Ontario, offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) training for adults aged 18 and over. Programs are available from beginner to advanced levels, and registration is ongoing.
Adult non-credit ESL Program - Key eligibility criteria
Age: 18 years or older.
Residency: A resident of Ontario.
Immigration/Citizenship Status: Naturalized Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugee claimants and convention refugees whose first language is not English.
For details on program offerings, locations, and schedules, please visit the https://www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-programs/adult-learning/english-second-language page. For further assistance please contact uplands@yrdsb.ca or call 905-731-9557.
ACPS - RAPTORS 905 GAME - WEDNESDAY MARCH 4, 2026
SQUEAK, SQUEAK, SWISH!!! – March 4, 2026
ACPS Families, Students, and Staff are invited to a Raptors 905 school day games.
When: WEDNESDAY MARCH 4 @ 11 am vs. the Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Where: Paramount Centre in Mississauga.
Get your tickets today to avoid disappointment! (Max. 2 per family)
Primary-aged students (Grades 1-3) must be accompanied by an adult.
Ticket price includes busing to and from the venue, processing fees, along with a seat at the Arena. Each ticket costs $37
Order deadline is Monday December 15, 2025
ACPS IS AN EARLY STARTING SCHOOL. 8:05 AM IS THE START OF PERIOD 1
Lately, we’ve seen a significant amount of late arriving students. As a commitment to learning in French, lessons are essential to continue to develop student reading, writing, and oral language development in French. Please ensure your child arrives in time to start Period 1 at 8:05 am every day. Supervision begins at 7:50 am. If your child is eligible for busing, please have them ride the bus to ensure they arrive at ACPS on time, ready to learn.
| Event | Time |
| SUPERVISION | 7:50 am – 8:05 am |
| PERIOD 1 | 8:05 – 9:05 am |
| PERIOD 2 | 9:05 am – 9:45 am |
| MORNING RECESS | 9:45 am – 10:15 am |
| PERIOD 3 | 10:15 am – 11:15 am |
| PERIOD 4 | 11:15 am – 11:55 am |
| LUNCH | 11:55 am – 12:55 pm |
| PERIOD 5 | 12:55 pm – 1:55 pm |
| PERIOD 6 | 1:55 pm – 2:35 pm |
| DISMISSAL | 2:35 pm |
ACPS CALENDAR
If you are looking to find school information and events, please click on this CALENDAR LINK and add to your favorites.
HOW CAN YOU CONNECT WITH MME MCGRATH OR M. OTIS?
The best way to reach your Admin Team is via email – lori.mcgrath@yrdsb.ca and arin.otis@yrdsb.ca
If you email us directly, we will be able to respond to questions, or requests for meetings.
SCHOOL COUNCIL LUNCH TIME @ ACPS
Hot lunches are officially back! Pizzaiolo is being offered on Wednesdays and Kome Shokudo is being offered on Fridays. Find the menu and more details on SchoolCashOnline. The parent council and school admin have strived this year to ensure the meat options are Halal-friendly (such as pork-free pepperoni for pizza), while continuing to offer vegetarian options, in order to be inclusive of all our school population. If your child has other dietary restrictions, and would still like to participate, reach out to our Hot Lunch council reps and they will work with you to try to accommodate.
The hot lunch is still looking for helpers to distribute food this year, especially with the combined lunch times of all grades, we need extra hands to ensure the food reaches the classrooms hot and fresh.
All proceeds go towards fundraising for the school, including athletics, trips, programs, events, instruments, books, and technology. If you have are interested in helping out or have questions regarding hot lunches, please contact our Hot Lunch council reps this year:
Zhen Wang - wangzhenmaggie@hotmail.com
ACPS SCHOOL COUNCIL – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, AND CHECK OUT INSTAGRAM!!!
ACPS School Council is bringing back hot lunches and are looking for volunteers to help with distributing lunch. As lunch times for all grades have been combined, we need more hands to ensure the lunches are distributed quickly. The popular pizza option will be moved to Wednesday, to help parents packing lunches break up the week, and the council is especially looking for help to make this happen. The other hot option will be moved to Friday.
The lunch partners are yet to be confirmed, be rest assured that the council is looking to ensure the food being delivered provides value without sacrificing quality.
All proceeds go towards fundraising for the school, including athletics, trips, programs, events, instruments, books, and technology. If you have are interested in helping out or have questions regarding hot lunches, please contact our Hot Lunch council reps this year:
Zhen Wang - wangzhenmaggie@hotmail.com
Stay up to date with all the exciting school council events—like pizza lunches, the year-end BBQ, and fundraisers—by following our official School Council Instagram (@acps_school_council)! Every activity helps us give back to the school community, including funding new and updated technologies for students to use.
ON THE HORIZON
MONDAY NOVEMBER 24 - Dental Screening for Grades 2 & 7
MONDAY NOVEMBER 24 - MONDAY DECEMBER 2 - Grade 3 Gifted Screening
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 27, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 - School-Wide Sewing Program sponsored by School Council
THURSDAY DECEMBER 4 - Photo Re-take Day
TUESDAY DECEMBER 16 - TERRA COTTA COOKIE FUNDRAISER PICK UP DAY
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17 - Grade 1 Holiday Concert @ 1:30 pm
THURSDAY DECEMBER 18 - Grade 2 & 3 Holiday Concert @ 1:30 pm
FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 - Last school day of 2025.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 20 - SUNDAY JANUARY 4, 2026 - WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK. NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
MONDAY JANUARY 5, 2026 - First school day of 2026 - CYCLE DAY 1
Have a Superb Long Weekend😊
Merci,
Mr. Arin Otis
Principal
Adrienne Clarkson PS | 68 Queens College Drive | Richmond Hill, Ontario | L4B 1X3 | 905-709-3554
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