Good morning, University School families! 

We hope you had a wonderful weekend and were able to enjoy the amazing warm weather we’ve been lucky to have. It looks like it will continue throughout the week, which is a welcome treat for January! 

Starting today, registration is open for Kindergarten, as well as for new Grade 1–12 students for the 2026–27 school year. Children are eligible for Kindergarten in September 2026 if they turn 5 years old on or before December 31, 2026. Please feel free to share this information with friends, neighbours, and families in the University School communities who may be looking to join us. 
We are pleased to welcome several Teacher Candidates who will be working with us until mid-April. They will be learning alongside our staff and supporting students in classrooms across the school. 
Please join us in welcoming: 

  • Alisha Saadat – Grade 2 (Ms. Gibson’s class) 
  • Kass Konicki – Grade 4 (Ms. Connellan’s class) 
  • Samaara Laquis-Bhupsingh – Grade 2 (M. Sera-Crawford’s class) 
  • Sophia Giocoli – Grade 4 (Ms. Rowley’s class) 

We are excited to have them with us and appreciate the valuable energy and enthusiasm they bring to our community. 

Wishing everyone a great week ahead! 

Warmly, 

Jennifer McTighe and Lori Bonanno 

Upcoming Dates 

  • January 12: Kindergarten registration opens for September 2026 
  • January 14: School Council, 6:30 pm (link to follow) 
  • January 27: Family Literacy Day 
  • January 30: System Professional Learning Non-instruction day (No Classes)
  • February 10: Kindergarten registration closes at noon 
  • February 12, 13: Teachers’ Convention; school closed to students 
  • February 16: Family Day (School Closed) 
  • February 24: Report Cards available in PowerSchool 

Report Cards 

Report Cards are scheduled to become visible online on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.  A reminder that the best viewing experience will be through the MyCBE, although some data is able to be seen through the app, it is not officially supported by the CBE, and parents have experienced difficulty viewing the full report card via the app.  

Guide on how to access report card online

Family Literacy Day 

January 27, 2026 is Canada’s Family Literacy Day. We encourage you to take a look at the website to learn more about family literacy and explore some at-home activities and resources. Simple routines, like reading a story together or watching a book being read aloud on YouTube, can go a long way in fostering a love of reading. 

School Council / Parent Association Meeting – JOIN US! 

Please join us Wednesday January 14, 2026 at 6:30 pm