May Newsletter
Hello Tapleytown Families,
It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the final stretch of the school year! The past few months have been filled with exciting learning, school spirit, and wonderful memories. As we look ahead to June, there are still many fun and meaningful events planned—field trips, special activity days, and of course, our year-end celebrations.
Thank you for your continued support in making Tapleytown such a vibrant and welcoming school community. Let’s finish the year strong!
Fundraisers and Food:
Popcorn Sales– Wed. June 4th will be our last Popcorn Day of the year (while supplies last). $2 per bag. Please bring exact change
Pizza and Samosas – Thursdays (must be pre-purchased in School Cash Online. On sale now until midnight on June 2nd.
Carnival and Silent Auction – We raised over $2000 at this event! Thank you to all who suppoerted our fundraising efforts, and an even bigger thank you to everyone involved in running this fun event.
Kinder/Gr. 1&2 Movie Night – Was very successful and everyone had a wonderful time while raising over $350.00 for new Kindergarten Outdoor Equipment!
Tapleytown Tigers Staff:
We have no news to report here for now.
Other News:
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EQAO: Education Quality and Accountability Office testing has begun for Grade 3 and 6 students, and will continue until June 6th.
Grade 8 Commencement: Details about this year’s ceremony is being sent home with Grade 8 students tomorrow (June 3rd). We will also send an email. Please contact the office if you do not receive the info. Or have further questions.
Clubs/Sports:
Senior Soccer – The soccer teams have completed their tournaments and both teams had a great day of competition.
Jr. Track and Field (Gr. 3-5) – tryouts will be held on June 3rd. The winners from this day will represent Tapleytown School at the HWDSB Track & Field Meet on June 17th at Mohawk Sports Complex. Details for the Meet have been posted on our website under the “Athletics” tab.
Sr. Track and Field (Gr. 6-8) – tryouts are happening on Monday June 2nd with a rain date of Tuesday June 3rd. The winners from this day will represent Tapleytown school at the HWDSB Track & Field Meet at Mohawk Sports Park on Tuesday June 10th. Details for the meet have been posted on our website under the “Athletics” tab.
Dance Club – “Dance Club has arrived at Tapleytown! Created and led by students, students in grades 6-8 have started practicing routines in the gym at nutrition breaks. The hope is that they will be ready to perform the dances for younger students at the jump rope for heart day. It has been great to see the students coming together and learning the moves so quickly in a short amount of time.”
Eco Club – Last month was Earth week, and the school made a
collective effort to clean up litter around the outside of the school. They did an impressive job and the schoolgrounds are looking fantastic!
Also, the Eco Club has started Tapleytown’s Recyling Program, and we thank them for collecting the recyling from all of the classrooms every week.
Tapleytown Band – On May 27th 2025 the Tapleytown band performed in front of six schools while visiting Pier 8 in Hamilton. The concert concluded with students encouraged to participate in physical activities to enjoy the great weather. Thanks to all who worked hard this year to make band and this concert a success.
Chess Club: Continues to meet and improve their skills.
H.A.T.T. Team: May is known as Mental Health month. The students involved in HAT, shared fun tips and ideas over the announcements to help students and staff take care of their mental health.
HAT also created speech bubbles about what mental health meant to them.
HWDSB focused on “let’s quack about mental health!” HAT students created a bulletin board themed “be kind to your mind” that included students phrases about mental health and positive affirmations!
Miss Graham and HAT hid ducks around the school to promote mental health awareness! The students had a great time hunting for them.
Parking Lot Drop off – SAFETY
Kiss and Drop Morning Routine
- Enter via the EAST endof the parking lot, which is closer to the school building.
- Exit via the WEST end, which is closer to Tim Hortons.
- Signage is in placeto clearly indicate the appropriate areas for entry and exit.
Dates to remember:
(Please check our website for updated events as we add them to our calendar throughout the month)
June 2- Sr Track and Field Day @ Tapleytown
June 3- Jr. Track and Field Day @ Tapleytown
June 5– Kindergarten Water Day
June 5 – Fire Drill
June 6 – PA Day (no school)
June 10 – Sr. Track and Field Meet
June 12 – Grade 7 & 8 trip to Niagara Falls
June 13– Jump Rope for Heart (see attachment)
June 13 – Focus Classes to Steeltown Boxing
June 17 -Jr. Track and Field Meet
June 18 – Kindergarten Concert
June 19 – Grade 8 Commencement Rehearsal 11:45-1:45
June 19 – Grade 4-6 Trip to McMaster University
June 20 – Grade 8 Commencement (information going home June 3rd)
June 25 – Grade 1-3 trip to Soccer World
June 25 – Kinders to RBG
June 26 – Last Day of School
Updated on Monday, June 02, 2025.