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New parent guides — September 2026
Clear answers for everyday school questions, with practical next steps and official sources.
- Why a September class changes
- Plan PA Day childcare and camps
- When lunch comes home uneaten
- Understand early reading screening
- Help with French Immersion homework
- Read an elementary progress report
- Understand Grade 3 and 6 EQAO results
- Choose a first math contest
- Access and correct student records
- Plan and document 40 volunteer hours
All articles
Newest first. Use the numbered pages below to reach every published article, including the oldest guides.
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York Region School Immunization Checklist for 2026–27
Check, update and understand your child’s York Region school immunization record, summer clinic options and Grade 7 vaccine information for 2026–27.
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Ontario School Cellphone Rules 2026–27: Parent Guide
Understand Ontario’s school cellphone rules by grade, including storage expectations, medical and special-education exceptions, and family communication planning.
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YCDSB Back-to-School Checklist 2026–27: School Supplies by Grade
A practical YCDSB back-to-school checklist with age-specific supply suggestions, routines, safety reminders and money-saving advice for Markham families.
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Could an Ontario Teacher Strike Affect YCDSB This Fall?
Ontario education contracts expire August 31, 2026, but a YCDSB strike is not confirmed. Here is what parents should know about bargaining, legal requirements and possible school impacts.
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Pedalheads Bike Camp Review: From Training Wheels to Hand Signals
A parent’s review of two half-day Pedalheads bike camps and how Jay progressed from training wheels to confident riding, one-handed balance and hand signals.
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萬錦天主教學校入學指南：YCDSB入學要求與非天主教家庭申請說明（2026）
繁體中文YCDSB入學指南：小學與中學資格、天主教入學條件、申請文件、校區及下一步。
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万锦天主教学校入学指南：YCDSB入学要求与非天主教家庭申请说明（2026）
简体中文YCDSB入学指南：小学与中学资格、天主教入学条件、申请文件、学区及下一步。
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What Responsible YCDSB Budgeting Looks Like for Markham Families
A practical standard for connecting YCDSB budget choices to classrooms, student services and long-term financial health.
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Safe, Well-Resourced Classrooms for Every YCDSB Student
Yan Zhou’s balanced commitment to strong teaching, calm classrooms, appropriate support and transparent oversight.
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Yan Zhou’s First 100 Days: A Parent Communication and Accountability Plan
A realistic first-100-days plan for listening, plain-language reporting and accountable follow-through in Markham Area 2.
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A Decade of Service: My Work with the Toronto Cathay Lions Club
What Yan Zhou learned through approximately ten years of service as Membership Chair, Vice-President, Webmaster and Director.
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Children’s Liturgy at Blessed Frédéric Ozanam Parish: What I Learned
How volunteering in Children’s Liturgy taught Yan Zhou about age-appropriate faith formation, listening and belonging.
Last reviewed: September 12, 2026.