Message from our Administrators
This month brings important celebrations and opportunities for connection within our community. As winter slowly begins to loosen its grip, we notice the subtle promise of spring, brighter afternoons, melting snowbanks, and the quiet hope of renewal. March invites us to look ahead with optimism to a restful March Break from March 16th to March 20th and meaningful time together.
Starting strong, we are excited to invite families to our School Council Meeting on March 3rd. We value your partnership in supporting student achievement and well-being. A reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8th. Clocks move forward one hour and will hopefully bring sunnier days with them.
On March 12th we look forward to welcoming families for Movie Night. Food items are available for pre-purchase on School Cash Online until March 9th. Thank you for helping us prepare by ordering in advance. We are excited for our Book Swap on March 26th, along with a special author presentation by Joanne Kwok. Opportunities like these nurture a love of reading and inspire our students to see themselves as readers, writers, and storytellers.
March is also a month rich in cultural, faith, and global celebrations. Families in our community may be observing Ramadan, celebrating Holi, recognizing Purim, marking Eid, welcoming the new year with Nowruz, or preparing for Palm Sunday. Each tradition reflects values of renewal, gratitude, generosity, and hope. One of our many strengths as a school lies in diverse languages, identities, and traditions. We are committed to providing space for students and families to honour these important moments in ways that feel meaningful and respectful. Please reach out if you would like to collaborate in celebrating these moments at Stonebridge.
We also recognize International Women’s Day this month. A time to honour the strength, leadership, and contributions of women and girls in shaping compassionate and thriving communities. At Stonebridge, we see this reflected in the leadership of our staff, the advocacy of caregivers, and the growing confidence and voice of the girls in our classrooms. World Down Syndrome Day reminds us of our shared responsibility to ensure dignity, belonging, and meaningful inclusion for every student, a commitment we uphold through the collaborative work of our staff and inclusive learning environments. Earth Hour encourages reflection on caring for our planet and modelling stewardship for our children, something we actively nurture through student initiatives such as our Eco-Club.
Looking ahead, we are excited to begin preparations for our April Science Fair. During March Break, families may wish to begin brainstorming project ideas, students are passionate about investigating. More details will be shared soon. We can’t wait to see the creativity and innovation our students and their families bring forward.
As we move into the final stretch before spring truly arrives, let us continue to focus on small acts of kindness like a welcoming smile, an encouraging word, and a helping hand. These shape the culture of our school every day. Thank you for your continued partnership in making Stonebridge a place where every student feels safe, valued, and inspired.
With appreciation,
David Williams Angelica Antonakis
Principal Vice-Principal
Dates of Significance
Bangladeshi Heritage Month
In 2016, the Government of Ontario proclaimed March as Bangladeshi Heritage Month.
Ontario is home to over 50,000 people of Bengali heritage who have made significant contributions to the province’s scientific, cultural, athletic, and political sectors. Every year on March 26th, Bangladeshis worldwide celebrate Independence Day, commemorating their nation’s independence in 1971 with music, parades, and various gatherings. By designating March as Bangladeshi Heritage Month, the York Region District School Board honors the identities, diverse experiences and achievements of Bangladeshi students, families and staff in our school board.
Hellenic Heritage Month
In 2019, the Government of Ontario proclaimed March as Hellenic Heritage Month.
There are over 270,000 Canadians of Hellenic or Greek descent living in Canada, with more than half residing in Ontario. Since the early nineteenth century, immigrants from Greece have made significant contributions to Ontario’s culture, economy, and various fields such as education, law, medicine, science, and politics. Greece’s vast history, including its structures for democratic governance, philosophy, and scientific methodologies, have influenced many present day practices and structures in Canada. Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25, marks Greece’s liberation from the Ottoman Empire in 1821. By designating March as Hellenic Heritage Month, the York Region District School Board honors the identities, diverse experiences and achievements of Greek students, families and staff in our school board.
Persian Heritage Month
In 2021 the government of Ontario proclaimed March as Persian Heritage Month to recognize the contributions of over 200,000 Ontarians of Persian descent.
Since the 1970s to present day, the Persian community have played a significant role in shaping the province’s economic, political, social and cultural landscape. Rooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations, Persian culture has enriched Ontario's identity for generations. In the month of March, millions of Persians from around the world celebrate Nowruz, the beginning of their new year with a special significance of the relationship between nature and human life. By designating March as Persian Heritage Month, the York Region District School Board honors the identities, diverse experiences and achievements of Persian students, families and staff in our school board.
International Women’s Day
YRDSB maintains a deep and continuous focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The board proudly recognizes the significance of International Women's Day (IWD) as an intentional opportunity to elevate and amplify female empowerment worldwide and to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural, academic, and political achievements locally and globally through anti-racist and anti-oppressive ideologies and practices.
International Women's Day has been recognized for over a century, with the first IWD gathering of over a million people in 1911. In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on member states to proclaim a day for women's rights and gender parity. Following the United Nations' lead, Canada declared March 8 as International Women's Day. To achieve a gender equal world, it is essential to notice and name the existing inequality and examine and challenge unconscious biases and harmful gender-based stereotypes through collective and reciprocal action. The International Women's Day 2026 campaign exemplifies this commitment through the theme of Give to Gain.
To learn more about International Women’s Day and to gain access to learning toolkits and IWD school resources visit: IWD: International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain'
Lunch Program
Below are the Lunches being offered each day:
Monday — Kid’s Kitchen —order directly from their site (kidskitchen.ca)
Meatbets—order directly from their site (www.mealbets.com)
Tuesday — Pizza lunch—first round from Oct 21 to Dec 16
Meatbets—order directly from their site
Wednesday —YummyTummiesInc - order directly from their site (yummytummies.ca)
Meatbets—order directly from their site
Thursday — barBurrito - order from Lunchbox Program via School Cash Online
Meatbets—order directly from their site
Friday — Kid’s Kitchen—order directly from their site
Meatbets—order directly from their site
Please make a note of the cut-off date/time for placing your orders.
If you have ordered lunch and your child is away and you would like to pick up their lunch, you must notify the school by 12:00 pm.
If you need more information, please email stonebridge.ps@yrdsb.ca
Lunch Drop Off
If you need to drop off a lunch for your child, please place it in the cart outside the front doors. Ensure that it is well labelled with the student’s name and homeroom teacher.
Please do not go to portables or classrooms to deliver lunches.
Thank you for your understanding.
Kindergarten Registration 2026—2027
Kindergarten Registration started on January 16, 2026
Kindergarten registration for the 2025/2026 school year will start on Friday, January 16, 2026. Children who turn four or five years old during 2026, live within the school boundary and whose parents/guardians are public school tax supporters will be eligible to register for Kindergarten.
There are several ways you can register for Kindergarten:
Online - Families can access the online Kindergarten registration information at www.yrdsb.ca/kindergarten > Registration. It is recommended that families use a laptop or a desktop computer rather than a mobile device to complete this registration.
By email - Families can download the Elementary School Registration Form at www.yrdsb.ca/kindergarten and email the completed form to their school email address. Email addresses can be found on the school website.
By phone - Families can request support from the school Principal/Vice-Principal to complete the registration form on their behalf by collecting the required information by phone. Families can request an interpreter, if needed, during this phone conversation. Call your local school.
By mail or appointment. You can mail completed applications to the school, or request an appointment to drop-off your completed paper application form.
Once you have completed your application, the school will contact you to make an appointment to review and verify the required documents.
Our Kindergarten programs are caring and welcoming where children learn through exploration, play and inquiry. You can learn more at www.yrdsb.ca/kindergarten. We look forward to welcoming our new students and families to the school.
Please note: Elementary schools are closed during July and August. Please contact the Community Education Centre in your area to set up your registration appointment.
Report Absences or Late
If your child is going to be absent/late, please report via Edsby before the bell time.
If you do not have an Edsby account or need help with setting it up, please contact
the office @ 905-887-2427.
TO REPORT A STUDENT ABSENCE/LATE:
LOGIN TO: yrdsb.edsby.com / CALL 905.887.2427
Nut & Scent Free Environment
This is a reminder that many students and staff have life threatening allergies to nuts. As a result, we ask that all snacks and lunches are nut free. Please take the time to read the labels on snacks to ensure they are nut safe. We also ask that you do not use peanut butter substitutes such as Wow Butter. Nutella is a nut product and must not come to school.
The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions. To help keep the air healthy for everyone, our school has a scent-free policy.