Good Afternoon ACPS FAMILIES!
WELCOME TO WEEK 8 @ ACPS
WEEKLY ATTACHMENTS
This week’s attachments include information regarding:
- Measles in York Region
- Picture Day
- Social Skills
- EDSBY Parent/Teacher
- Summer Programs
CLICK THIS LINK FOR WEEK 8 ATTACHMENTS
ACPS CALENDAR
If you are looking to find school information and events, please click on this CALENDAR LINK and add to your favorites.
ACPS PICTURE DAY IS COMING!!!
MEASLES IS SPREADING IN YORK REGION
PLEASE READ THIS LETTER FROM YR PUBLIC HEALTH
GIVE (GET INVOLVED, VOLUNTEER IN EDUCATION)
We are pleased to invite YRDSB parents, guardians, school assistants, and community members to take part in the 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: Catholic Community Services of York Region 50 (High Tech Rd., Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4N7)
Dates: November 10 to November 14, 2025 (Monday to Friday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ISLAMIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
YRDSB students, staff and families are invited to join the York Region District School Board in celebrating Islamic Heritage Month this October! Together, we’ll honor the cultural and historical contributions of Muslims to society. Crosby Heights is excited to be hosting the Central Area of YRDSB schools.
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Please register for the event with the registration link.
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:
Chris Kam - ckykam@gmail.com
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:
Chris Kam - ckykam@gmail.com
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.
THE ARTS @ BAYTHORN
Families wishing to learn more about the Arts@Baythorn program and application process are invited to attend an information session on November 6, 2025, from 6-7 p.m. at Baythorn P.S.
- Applications are open on EDSBY from January 12- 28, 2026.
- Collaborative workshops are being held March 4-6, 2026.
ON THE HORIZON…
- Friday October 31 – Halloween
- SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 – RAPTORS 905 TICKETS GO ON SALE!
- Monday November 3 – Picture Day
- Tuesday November 4 – School Council Meeting @ 7 pm
- Tuesday November 11 – Remembrance Day
- Wednesday November 19 – Progress Reports go home
- Thursday November 20 – Parent/Teacher Interviews (PM)
- Friday November 21 – Parent/Teacher Interviews (AM) – PA DAY TODAY, NO CLASSES
Have a FANTASTIC 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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