Phys. Ed & Health

CURLING CONNECTION (weekly update)

Will your child be starting at Alvin Curling PS in September 2026? Click HERE to register.

2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar

Week of October 5, 2026:

Good afternoon,

 

October 5th is World Teacher’s Day. I want to acknowledge the incredible group of educators at Alvin Curling PS. Thank you for the incredible job that you do every day.

 

Our 100 000 Page Challenge (Read—a-Thon) continues this week. We are coming together as a community to create an essential daily habit. If every child reads 7 pages a day during the month of October, we will exceed our goal. What if you miss a day? You can read 14 pages the next day!! All money raised will go towards classroom libraries and assistive technology to support our literacy programs. Click HERE for the details.

 

Is your child looking for a new book for our 100000 Page Challenge? We are excited to host our Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser this week in the library! Our school receives a portion of the profits, and we greatly appreciate our community's support in making this a success. Click HERE to access the schedule. Thanks to Mr. Grant for organizing.

 

Thank you to everyone, students, staff, and parents, who made our first School Advisory Council meeting a success this past Thursday. We appreciate the nine parents who put their names forward to serve on the 2026–2027 executive team. Head over to our website to meet the new executive members, review the principal’s report, and mark your calendars with upcoming meeting dates!

 

Here are a few highlights/reminders to start the week:

  • Head Lice/Pediculosis Check: A TDSB health representative will be at the school on Tuesday, October 6 to do a school-wide check. This is a proactive measure to address underlying issues before they become widespread. If you do not want your child to participate, please send a note to your child's teacher.
  • Reading Under the Stars (early literacy session for families): Mark October 8th on your calendar. Families are encouraged to join us from 6:30pm – 7:30pm for literacy games and an opportunity to read ‘under the stars’.

 

RESOURCES OF THE WEEK: Brain Fuse (Toronto Public Library) – Online homework help for students in grades K – 12 offered daily from 2:00pm to 11:00pm.

 

THIS WEEK @ ALVIN CURLING PS:

Monday, October 5 (Day 5) – Mr. Lewis (vice-principal) at Curling

  • Nutrition program/morning meal program continues. Submit the consent form if you want your child to participate.
  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Grade 8 ACL (leadership) at 11:55am with Ms. Halliday
  • Grade 5/6 Flag Football (7:30am)
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Girls Borden Ball (3:15pm)
  • Grade 4 – 8 Cross Country (11:30am)
  • 100 000 Page Challenge (Read—a-Thon) – Read 7 pages.

 

Tuesday, October 6 (Day 1) - Mr. Lewis (vice-principal) at Curling

  • Head Lice/Pediculosis Check - If you do not want your child to participate, please send a note to your child's teacher.
  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Elites (grade 7 leadership group) – 11:55am
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Girls Borden Ball Tournament at Pearson CI
  • Grade 5/6 Flag Football (7:30am)
  • Grade 4 – 8 Cross Country (11:30am)
  • 100 000 Page Challenge (Read—a-Thon) – Read 7 pages.

 

Wednesday, October 7 (Day 2) - Mr. Lewis (vice-principal) at Curling

  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Intermediate Homework Club – grade 7 & 8s
  • Grade 5/6 Flag Football Try Outs at 7:45am
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 5 – 8
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Boys Soccer Try Outs (3:15pm)
  • Grade 4 – 8 Cross Country (11:30am)
  • Timberboyz (boys group) at 11:55am
  • 100 000 Page Challenge (Read—a-Thon) – Read 7 pages.

 

Thursday, October 8 (Day 3) - Mr. Lewis (vice-principal) at Hudson

  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Majestics (girls group) at 11:55am.
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Boys Soccer (3:15pm)
  • Grade 4 – 8 Cross Country (11:30am)
  • 100 000 Page Challenge (Read—a-Thon) – Read 7 pages.
  • Grade 8-9 Information Night at Alvin Curling PS (gym)
    • 5:00pm – 6:00pm – pizza for sale
    • 6:00pm – 7:00pm – Information Night
  • Reading Under the Stars (early literacy night for kindergarten – grade 3)
    • 5:30pm – 6:30pm – pizza for sale
    • 6:30pm – 7:30pm – early literacy activities.

 

Friday, October 9 (Day 4) - Mr. Lewis (vice-principal) at Hudson

 

HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:

  • October 12 – Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
  • October 13 – Brainable presentation for grades 4/5 – 6.
  • October 21 – 26 – Grade 3 Universal Screening
  • October 26 – November 6 – Senior Kindergarten – Grade 2 Early Reading Screener administered.
  • November 5 – School Advisory Council meeting.
  • November 12 – Primary movie night. More details to follow.
  • November 17 – Progress reports sent home.
  • November 19 – Parent/Caregiver/Teacher Interviews (evening)
  • November 20 – PA Day: Parent/Caregiver/Teacher Interviews (morning)

 

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE: The Toronto District School Board does not offer student accident insurance. As a parent/guardian, you have the option to buy this coverage for your child or children. While participation is voluntary, it is highly recommended. Click HERE for additional information.

 

MABEL’S LABELS FUNDRAISER: Our school council has initiated a fundraiser with Mabel’s Labels. A flyer was sent home with your child. Click HERE for more information.

 

For your review:

  1. Pedestrian Safety slideshow: It has been great to meet many of you at drop-off and pick-up. Thanks to many parents who are adhering to the traffic by-laws. As a reminder, there is no parking in front of the school on Upper Rouge Trail at drop-off or pick-up.
  2. Early Reading Screener: Our school will be administering the annual early reading screening for all students in Year 2 (SK) of Kindergarten through Grade 2. We expect to begin the week of October 26. Click HERE for more information.

 

Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/alvincurling for additional information.

 

Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.

 

Have a great night!

 

Matt Johnston

Principal

 

Week of September 28, 2026:

Good afternoon,

 

I hope each of you have been able to enjoy this beautiful fall weekend. My family and I went out to Port Hope to the salmon run/spawning migration up the Ganaraska River.

 

September 30 marks Orange Shirt Day and the sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honoring residential school Survivors and the children who never returned home. Wearing orange serves as a visible sign of solidarity, remembrance, and commitment to meaningful reconciliation and substantive change, including within the TDSB and Alvin Curling PS.

 

We Need You!!: Our first School Advisory Council meeting will take place on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend in-person or join us virtually. Elections for this year’s council will take place at this meeting. The deadline to submit your nomination form is Tuesday, September 29. Let us know if you would like us to send home a paper copy.

 

Here are a few highlights/reminders to start the week:

  • 100 000 Page Challenge (Read—a-Thon): It is time for our next challenge. As a school, we are going to read 100 000 pages during the month of October. All money raised will go towards classroom libraries and assistive technology to support our literacy programs. Click HERE for the details. Pledge envelopes and tracking sheets will be sent home on Tuesday.
  • Reading Under the Stars (early literacy session for families): Mark October 8th on your calendar. Families are encouraged to join us from 6:30pm – 7:30pm for literacy games and an opportunity to read ‘under the stars’ in Bob’s Farm. More details to follow.
  • Terry Fox Run/Walk: All students participated in the Terry Fox Run/Walk this past Friday. It is not too late to donate. You can use the following LINK to make a donation.
  • Picture Day: Our photographer will be onsite Friday, October 2 for school photos.
  • Sports: Try-outs will continue this week. Parents MUST complete the permission form using this LINK to allow your child to participate. More information can be found in the ‘This Week @ Alvin Curling PS’ section below.

 

RESOURCES OF THE WEEK: The TDSB Virtual Library Online access to diverse and trustworthy resources for early literacy, independent reading, research, and learning. Available 24/7, anywhere with an Internet connection.

 

THIS WEEK @ ALVIN CURLING PS:

Monday, September 28 (Day 5) – Mr. Lewis (vice-principal) at Curling

  • Grade 8 ACL (leadership) at 11:55am with Ms. Halliday
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 5 – 8
  • Welcome Back Assemblies for junior and intermediate students.
  • Grade 5/6 Flag Football Try Outs at 3:15pm
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Girls Borden Ball Try Outs (3:15pm)
  • Grade 4 – 8 Cross Country (11:30am)

 

Tuesday, September 29 (Day 1) - Mr. Lewis (vice-principal) at Curling

  • 100 000 Page Challenge Tracking & Pledge envelopes sent home. – Click HERE for details.
  • Deadline to submit your nomination form for our School Advisory Council executive.
  • Welcome Back Assemblies for primary students.
  • Elites (grade 7 leadership group) – 11:55am
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 1 – 4
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Girls Borden Ball Try Outs (3:15pm)
  • Grade 5/6 Flag Football Try Outs at 3:15pm
  • Grade 4 – 8 Cross Country (11:30am)
  • Student Transportation Committee meeting at 11:30am (grade 4-6)

 

Wednesday, September 30 (Day 2) - Mr. Lewis (vice-principal) at Henry Hudson Sr. PS

  • National Day of Truth & Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day – Students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt.
  • Intermediate Homework Club – grade 7 & 8s
  • Grade 5/6 Flag Football Try Outs at 7:45am
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 5 – 8
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Boys Soccer Try Outs (3:15pm)
  • Grade 4 – 8 Cross Country (11:30am)
  • Timberboyz (boys group) at 11:55am

 

Thursday, October 1 (Day 3) - Mr. Lewis (vice-principal) at Henry Hudson Sr. PS

  • 100 000 Page Challenge Begins – Click HERE for details.
  • Nutrition program/morning meal program begins for students that returned their registration form.
  • Majestics (girls group) at 11:55am.
  • Grade 7 & 8 Immunization Clinic @ Curling.
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 1 – 4
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Boys Soccer Try Outs (3:15pm)
  • Grades 4 – 8 Cross Country (11:30am)
  • School Advisory Council meeting at 6:30pm

 

Friday, October 2 (Day 4) - Mr. Lewis (vice-principal) at Henry Hudson Sr. PS

  • Picture day
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 5 – 8
  • Bob’s Farm (grade 8s) – 11:55am
  • Tamil Language Program continues - Click HERE for additional information.

 

HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:

  • October 5 – 9 – Book Fair
  • October 8 – Reading Under the Stars (early literacy night for kindergarten – grade 3)…5:30pm – 6:30pm – pizza for sale | 6:30pm – 7:30pm – early literacy activities.
  • October 8 – Grade 8-9 Information Night at Curling … 5:00pm – 6:00pm – pizza for sale | 6:00pm – 7:00pm – Information Night
  • October 12 – Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)

 

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE: The Toronto District School Board does not offer student accident insurance. As a parent/guardian, you have the option to buy this coverage for your child or children. While participation is voluntary, it is highly recommended. Click HERE for additional information.

 

MABEL’S LABELS FUNDRAISER: Our school council has initiated a fundraiser with Mabel’s Labels. A flyer was sent home with your child. Click HERE for more information.

 

For your review:

  1. Pedestrian Safety slideshow: It has been great to meet many of you at drop-off and pick-up. Thanks to many parents who are adhering to the traffic by-laws. As a reminder, there is no parking in front of the school on Upper Rouge Trail at drop-off or pick-up.
  2. SEPTEMBER START OF YEAR FORMS will be completed online. You should have received an email from TDSB Online Form (noreplyregistration@powerschool.com) on September 1st. The most important form to update is the Medical Information Form. Need help with Online Forms?
  3. LUNCH ROUTINES: Thank you to the many families who have returned their lunch agreement form. A paper copy was sent home with each student.
  4. Early Reading Screener: Our school will be administering the annual early reading screening for all students in Year 2 (SK) of Kindergarten through Grade 2. We expect to begin the week of October 26. Click HERE for more information.

 

Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/alvincurling,, and follow us on X/Twitter: @CurlingTDSB.

 

Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.

 

Have a great night!

 

Matt Johnston

Principal

 

Week of September 21, 2026:

 

Good afternoon,

 

Our Welcome Back BBQ (5:00pm-6:30pm) & Meet the Families Evening (6:30pm-7:30pm) is this week on Thursday, September 24th. We are excited to bring our community together to celebrate the start of the year! All food must be purchased through SchoolCash Online. The deadline to place an order for food is Monday, September 21. If you have a SchoolCash Online account, you should have received a notification. If you haven’t created an account for your child, click HERE.

 

TERRY FOX RUN/WALK: It will take place on Friday, September 25 in the afternoon. Families can use the following LINK to make donations.

 

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: TVO has many educational resources to explore. Here are two of them:

  1. TVO mPower (kindergarten – grade 6) – A variety of free educational tools.
  2. TVO Mathify (Grades 4 – 8) – Free math tutoring with certified Ontario teachers.

 

THIS WEEK @ ALVIN CURLING PS:

Monday, September 21 (Day 5)

  • Truth and Reconciliation Week begins.
  • Grade 8 ACL (leadership) at 11:55am with Ms. Halliday
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 5 – 8
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Boys Soccer Meeting (9:55am)
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Girls Borden Ball Try Outs (3:15pm)

 

Tuesday, September 22 (Day 1)

  • Elites (grade 7 leadership group) – 11:55am
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 1 – 4
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Girls Borden Ball Try Outs (3:15pm)
  • Grade 5/6 Flag Football Try Outs at 3:15pm

 

Wednesday, September 23 (Day 2)

  • Welcome Back Assemblies for junior and intermediate students.
  • Grade 5/6 Flag Football Try Outs at 7:45am
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 5 – 8
  • Deadline to return nutrition program/morning meal permission forms.
  • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Boys Soccer Try Outs (3:15pm)

 

Thursday, September 24 (Day 3)

 

Friday, September 25 (Day 4)

  • Truth and Reconciliation Week ends.
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 5 – 8
  • Bob’s Farm (grade 8s) – 11:55am
  • Tamil Language Program begins - Click HERE for additional information.

 

HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:

  • September 28 - Nutrition program/morning meal program begins.
  • September 30 – National Day of Truth & Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day
  • October 1 – Grade 7 & 8 Immunization Clinic @ Curling.
  • October 1 – 100 000 Page Challenge Begins – More details to follow.
  • October 1 – School Advisory Council meeting at 6:30pm
  • October 2 – Picture Day
  • October 5 – 9 – Book Fair
  • October 8 – Grade 8-9 Information Night at Curling
  • October 12 – Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)

 

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL: Our first meeting will take place on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend in-person or join us virtually. Elections for this year’s council will take place at this meeting. Additional elections information can be found here: election notification, & nomination form.

 

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE: The Toronto District School Board does not offer student accident insurance. As a parent/guardian, you have the option to buy this coverage for your child or children. While participation is voluntary, it is highly recommended. Click HERE for additional information.

 

TAMIL LANGUAGE PROGRAM: Classes begin on Friday, September 25. Click HERE for additional information.

 

MABEL’S LABELS FUNDRAISER: Our school council has initiated a fundraiser with Mabel’s Labels. A flyer was sent home with your child. Click HERE for more information.

 

Here are a few additional reminders:

  1. Pedestrian Safety slideshow: It has been great to meet many of you at drop-off and pick-up. Thanks to many parents who are adhering to the traffic by-laws. As a reminder, there is no parking in front of the school on Upper Rouge Trail at drop-off or pick-up.
  2. SEPTEMBER START OF YEAR FORMS will be completed online. You should have received an email from TDSB Online Form (noreplyregistration@powerschool.com) on September 1st. The most important form to update is the Medical Information Form. Need help with Online Forms?
  3. LUNCH ROUTINES: Thank you to the many families who have returned their lunch agreement form. A paper copy was sent home with each student.
  4. Early Reading Screener: Our school will be administering the annual early reading screening for all students in Year 2 (SK) of Kindergarten through Grade 2. We expect to begin the week of October 26. Click HERE for more information.

 

Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/alvincurling,, and follow us on X/Twitter: @CurlingTDSB.

 

Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.

 

Have a great night!

 

Matt Johnston

Principal

 

Week of September 14, 2026:

Good afternoon,

 

We have had a great start! Thank you for your support as we adjust to the new routines of a new school year. It was great to see the school yard full of students and families on the first day of school.

 

We want to bring our community together to celebrate the start of the year! We hope you will be able to join us for our Welcome Back BBQ (5:00pm) & Meet the Families Evening (6:30pm) on Thursday, September 24th. All food must be purchased through SchoolCash Online. If you have a SchoolCash Online account, you should have received a notification. If you haven’t created an account for your child, click HERE.

 

The Welcome Back slideshow will continue to be updated to inform parents, students and staff. Here are a few items that I wanted to highlight:

  1. Pedestrian Safety slideshow: It has been great to meet many of you at drop-off and pick-up. Thanks to many parents who are adhering to the traffic by-laws. As a reminder, there is no parking in front of the school on Upper Rouge Trail at drop-off or pick-up.
  2. SEPTEMBER START OF YEAR FORMS will be completed online. You should have received an email from TDSB Online Form (noreplyregistration@powerschool.com) on September 1st. The most important form to update is the Medical Information Form. Need help with Online Forms?
  3. LUNCH ROUTINES: Thank you to the many families who have returned their lunch agreement form. A paper copy was sent home with each student.
  4. School Advisory Council: Our first meeting will take place on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend in-person or join us virtually. Elections for this year’s council will take place at this meeting. For additional information, election notification, & nomination form click HERE.
  5. Early Reading Screener: Our school will be administering the annual early reading screening for all students in Year 2 (SK) of Kindergarten through Grade 2. We expect to begin the week of October 26. Click HERE for more information.

 

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: TDSB Mathematics for Families & Caregivers A site that helps parents & caregivers to support their child with math at home.

 

THIS WEEK @ ALVIN CURLING PS:

Monday, September 14 (Day 5)

  • Nutrition program/morning meal permission forms will be sent home.
  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 5 - 8

 

Tuesday, September 15 (Day 1)

  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 1 - 4

 

Wednesday, September 16 (Day 2)

  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 5 – 8
  • Elites (grade 7 leadership group) Application Due

 

Thursday, September 17 (Day 3)

  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 1 – 4
  • Majestics (grade 7 & 8 girls leadership group) – information meeting (9:55am)

 

Friday, September 18 (Day 4)

  • Open Library (9:55am) – Grades 5 – 8
  • Timberboyz (grade 7 & 8 boys leadership group) – information meeting (9:55am)
  • Bob’s Farm (grade 8s) – 11:55am

 

HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:

  • September 21 – 25 - Truth and Reconciliation Week
  • September 23 – Deadline to return nutrition program/morning meal permission forms.
  • September 24 – Welcome Back BBQ & Meet the Families Evening. If you have an account, you will receive a notification tonight from SchoolCash Online to purchase food. If you haven’t created a SchoolCash Online account, click HERE for instructions to assist with creating an account.
  • September 28 - Nutrition program/morning meal program begins.
  • September 30 – National Day of Truth & Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day
  • October 1 – Grade 7 & 8 Immunization Clinic @ Curling.
  • October 1 – 100 000 Page Challenge Begins – More details to follow.
  • October 1 – School Advisory Council meeting at 6:30pm
  • October 2 – Picture Day
  • October 5 – 9 – Book Fair
  • October 8 – Grade 8-9 Information Night at Curling
  • October 12 – Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)

 

Our photo gallery has a variety of photos showcasing our beautiful building. This week you can view Bob’s Farm, our library, classrooms, gross motor room and more.

 

Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/alvincurling for more information.

 

Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.

 

Have a great night!

 

Matt Johnston

Principal

 

Week of September 8, 2026:

Good afternoon,

 

The countdown is on! Less than 24 hours until classes begin at 8:40am tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. Each of you should have received an email this past Friday to let you know the name of your child’s teacher. Please review the Welcome Back slideshow to ensure it is a successful start. We will have coffee and tea available for parents/caregivers starting at 8:20am. Thanks to Tim Horton’s at 8129 Sheppard Ave. East for donating the coffee and tea!

 

As a reminder, parking is VERY limited. Please give yourself plenty of extra time on the first day for the drop-off and pick-up. We encourage families to walk to school. Please review the Pedestrian Safety slideshow in the Welcome Back slideshow. There is no parking permitted of Upper Rouge Trail or the staff parking lot. We want to have a safe start.

 

Have you completed your start of year forms? You should have received an email from TDSB Online Forms (noreplyregistration@powerschool.com) on September 1st. Click HERE for more information and a video tutorial.

 

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: TVO Learn Explore straightforward, engaging and free resources you can trust to support your child’s learning.

 

Our photo gallery has a variety of photos showcasing our beautiful building. This week you can view Bob’s Farm, our library, classrooms, gross motor room and more.

 

THIS WEEK @ ALVIN CURLING PS:

Monday, September 7 (No school – Labour Day Holiday)

 

Tuesday, September 8 (Day 1)

  • Entry: 8:40am
  • Lunch: 11:30am - 12:25pm
  • Dismissal:
    • Kindergarten – Grade 6/7 classes: 3:15pm
    • Grade 7 & 8 classes: 3:00pm

 

Wednesday, September 9 (Day 2)

 

Thursday, September 10 (Day 3)

 

Friday, September 11 (Day 4)

 

HERE ARE A FEW MORE IMPORTANT DATES:

  • September 24 – Welcome Back BBQ & Meet the Families Evening. If you have an account, you will receive a notification tonight from SchoolCash Online to purchase food. If you haven’t created a SchoolCash Online account, click HERE for instructions to assist with creating an account.
  • October 1 – 100 000 Page Challenge Begins – More details to follow.
  • October 1 – School Advisory Council meeting at 6:30pm
  • October 2 – Picture Day

 

FINAL FIRST DAY REMINDERS:

  1. Lunch -

We encourage students to go home for lunch if there is appropriate supervision.

If your child must stay, please complete the attached lunch agreement form and review expectations with your child. If you are unable to print the form please send a note with your child indicating that they must stay for lunch. A paper copy will be sent home on the first day.

If your child is going home for lunch, we ask that you send a note with your child to inform your child’s teacher.

 

  1. Medical Information -

Please make sure your child brings any medication that they may need on the first day. This includes EPI PENS, inhalers, etc..).

We ask that you complete the medical information form if there has been a change in their medical information. If you are unable to print the form, please contact the office to request a paper copy.

 

Please remember to visit our website: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/alvincurling,, and follow us on X/Twitter: @CurlingTDSB.

 

Our door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have questions or concerns.

 

Have a great night!

 

Matt Johnston

Principal

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August 31, 2026

On behalf of the staff at Alvin Curling PS, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our students and families.  We trust that you had a wonderful summer break with your children and that you were able to enjoy many shared activities.  We look forward to welcoming students and families back on Tuesday, September 8th. The entry bell rings at 8:40am. You will receive an email from the school on Friday, September 4th that states which class your child is in and the entrance/exit where they will meet their teacher on the first day.

It is a privilege and honour to be back as the principal of Alvin Curling PS as I begin my 28th year as an educator. I am excited about the opportunity to continue to contribute and collaborate with such a strong school community. It is exciting to be a part of a school community that believes in all students receiving a “well rounded” education.

There are a few ways to stay connected with the school. I will be sending a weekly update, Curling Connection, to the school community using the TDSB’s automated email messaging system. Please ensure the school has your up-to-date email address.  Our website, https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/alvincurling, and X/Twitter account, @CurlingTDSB , are two other ways to stay informed. Make sure to follow us for updates!

In preparation for the first day of school on Tuesday, September 8th, I encourage you to spend a few minutes to review the following:

We encourage parents/guardians to be involved in their children’s education by supporting our School Advisory Council.  Education is a partnership between parents, students, teachers, and school administration. Your participation in the council will give you the opportunity to strengthen that partnership, and to be part of a diverse team working to support your child’s education. Your involvement can make a difference! Our first meeting will take place on Thursday, October 1st at 6:30pm.

My door is always open. Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s office or send me an email (matt.johnston@tdsb.on.ca) if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Best wishes for a great start to 2026 – 2027 school year,

 

Matt Johnston

Principal

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Good morning,

As my first year at Alvin Curling PS ends, I want to thank you for the exceptionally warm welcome I received. Stepping into a new school can be daunting, but your kindness and enthusiasm quickly made Alvin Curling feel like home. It has been an absolute privilege to lead and grow alongside such a vibrant community.

Looking back, we shared so many incredible moments. Three highlights stand out as true testaments to our school spirit: the joy and connection at the Primary Games Night; the meaningful discussions during our Wellbeing Evening focused on anti-racism, bullying prevention, and social media; and the incredible energy of bringing everyone together for the Fun Fair.

I also want to extend our gratitude to the parents who organized the wonderful staff appreciation brunch today. Your thoughtfulness and generosity meant the world to our staff, making us feel valued and celebrated as we wrapped up the school year.

Thank you as well to the members of our School Council. Your support, advocacy, and dedication have been invaluable to me during my first year. Whether organizing events or volunteering your time, you consistently go above and beyond to ensure our students thrive. We are incredibly fortunate to have you as partners.

Looking ahead to the 2026 - 2027 school year, please check your inbox on Friday, September 4 for an email from me with your child's class and teacher assignment. Our first day of school will be Tuesday, September 8. Please join us that morning for coffee and tea to catch up and welcome our students back to school. Also, our Welcome Back BBQ and Meet the Families eveing will take place on Thursday, September 24.

Wishing you all a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer!

Warm regards,

Matt Johnston

Principal