September 18, 2026

Updated Contact Information and Back-to-School Forms Required 

Contact Information

We ask families to ensure the school office has the most up-to-date contact information. This is important in case of emergency situations. If your contact information has changed, please notify the school office. 

Back-to-School Forms

Parents/guardians received an email from YRDSB Update with instructions to complete back-to-school forms. It is important that these forms are completed as soon as possible at the start of the school year as they contain information and permissions. 

The forms can be found in the family dashboard at family.yrdsb.ca. Click on the arrow by your child’s name and select the start-up forms button. You can choose your language. Please follow these steps for each child. Forms will automatically populate with your child’s information through the Dashboard. 

Learn how to create a Family Dashboard account if you do not have one. 

The forms are also available online at https://startupforms.yrdsb.ca. You will need your child’s student number. Tips are available on the Board website. Translation is also available on the website. 

Please note: You must complete a separate form for each child attending school. If you prefer to complete the forms on paper or have questions about the information in the forms, please contact the school office. 

Secondary School Student Forms

Secondary school students can complete the secondary school student form at https://startupforms.yrdsb.ca/students. They will also receive the link in their student GAPPS account. Elementary school students do not need to complete these student forms. 

Attendance Reminder

If students are going to be absent, a parent/guardian must inform the school. You can call 905 889-9696 and press 1 for Attendance or email: thornleass.attendance@yrdsb.ca.  

Signing a student out of class due to an appointment:  Please contact the office directly if your child needs to miss a period or part of the school day to attend an appointment (e.g. medical or dental).  When a student is “signed out” from the main office, it is understood that they are leaving school property to attend an appointment as per the parent’s direct instructions.  Parents/guardians may NOT sign a student out of a period to prepare for a test/task in another period. Students enrolled in classes must be in those classes for the full day in order to ensure supervision. Grade 12 students may attend the library for quiet study during their spare period.     

SAC Fee and Donations

Thornlea offers all students numerous extra-curricular activities that enhance student learning throughout the school year.

The Student Activity Council (SAC) fee of $35 allows us to enrich the learning experience and engage students beyond the classroom.

This fee is used to support the following:

- A variety of club and council activities, displays, and events

- Performances, tournaments, celebrations, and assemblies

- Annual Wellness Fair, wellness activities, and Healthy Schools initiatives

- Theme and spirit days

- STEM activities and contests

- Intramurals and athletics

- Sustainability and conservation initiatives

- Unity Day

- Thornstock

- Transportation

The $35 SAC fee allows us to offer all the above for all students in the school.

Students who have paid the SAC fee may receive added benefits (e.g. discount on semi-formal tickets) and/or bonus items. 

Thank you for your ongoing support in making Thornlea a welcoming and vibrant learning community.

**Please make payment using SchoolCash Online (see instructions below).**  

YRDSB is a registered Canadian charity and is authorized to issue official charitable receipts for donations received to support or supplement student programming provided donations align with Canada Revenue Agency criteria and Board policies and procedures.  

Donors may request that the gift be used for a specific purpose and still be eligible for a tax receipt, provided that there is no benefit to the donor, the directed gift does not benefit any person not dealing at arm’s length with the donor, and decisions regarding the utilization of the donation within the program rest with the charity.

You can use School Cash Online to donate.  See the illustration below. 

Adult Non-Credit English as a Second Language Classes

The York Region District School Board, in collaboration with the Government of Ontario, offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) training for adults aged 18 and over. Programs are available from beginner to advanced levels, and registration is ongoing.

Adult non-credit ESL Program - Key eligibility criteria

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Residency: A resident of Ontario.
• Immigration/Citizenship Status: Naturalized Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugee claimants and convention refugees whose first language is not English.

For details on program offerings, locations, and schedules, please visit this page. For further assistance, please contact uplands@yrdsb.ca or call 905-731-9557.

Understanding and Navigating the Education System - Families of YRDSB Black Students September Session

Monthly Virtual Information Session on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Families, parents, and caregivers, please join us for our monthly virtual meeting, where families with Black children come together to learn about resources and upcoming programs for Black students in both elementary and secondary schools. 

To find out more about this Board event, please click the following:  www event link  

For further information, please email the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.

International Trip Information Night

Click on these links for more information:

Itinerary link

Info Session Sign up link