From the Principal’s Desk – November 6, 2023
Hello Arbour Vista families,
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, we find ourselves immersed in the beauty of autumn and the exciting learning opportunities that this month has in store for our students.
Your Future Your Choice
Your Future Your Choice is organized in partnership with the Career Education Council. Grade 8-12 parents and students are invited to Centennial CVI to speak with a wide variety of vendors representing secondary programs, postsecondary pathways and workplace opportunities.
The event takes place Nov. 15th 6pm-8pm.
Treaties Recognition Week
Treaties Recognition Week is held annually during the first week of November. This year the week will take place from November 6 – 10, 2023. The annual event honours the importance of treaties and helps students learn more about treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture these relationships.
Vaccination Day
Vaccinations will take place on November the 9th for our grade 7 students.
Positive Sportsmanship
We are so proud of our students’ sportsmanship when representing Arbour Vista. While competition is an integral part of Athletics we emphasize the importance of positive sportsmanship. Whether on the field, court or track we encourage our students to embody the values of respect, fairness and teamwork. Good sportsmanship creates an environment where all athletes can thrive and enjoy their sporting experiences.
School Council
School council will be meeting virtually on Tuesday November 7 at 6:30. The link to the meeting can be found on our website under “School Council”.
Strengths to Grow Research Study
Parents and guardians of elementary school children are invited to participate in the Strengths to Grow research study. This brief study is entirely online and can be completed at any time. Participants will complete two 10-minute surveys and the 30-minute Strengths to Grow program which helps parents identify and develop their child’s unique strengths. Every participant receives free access to the Strengths to Grow program. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/strength-research
November Communications Newsletter
The UGDSB November Communications Newsletter is out!
In this month’s issue there is information about:
- Promoting Positive Relationships in school communities
- Opportunities to provide input on draft policies
- A reminder of our Reporting Identity Based Harm tool
Download the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/community/communications/communications-newsletter/
Faith Days During the month of November
Acknowledging and celebrating days of faith is an important aspect of many religious traditions and cultures. Different faiths have their own holy days, festivals, and observances that hold significance for their followers. During the month of November please see the days that will be acknowledged and celebrated by some members of our school community. Please note that there is diversity within faith communities and that no one list can represent all faith traditions or observances.
| November 12 | Diwali | Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism |
| November 24 | Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji | Sikhism |
| November 27 | Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji | Sikhism |
Have a wonderful week!
Mme Hare
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