From the Principal’s Desk – December 11, 2023
Hello Arbour Vista families,
It’s hard to believe that the winter break is right around the corner! For those of you with travel plans, please ensure that student absences are communicated directly to the office. While it is great to inform your child’s teacher, it is most important to report the absence to the office. This helps us to ensure the safety of all our students, and limits us from disturbing you with unnecessary calls. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this.
UGDSB December Communications Newsletter
The December Communications Newsletter is out! This is the monthly public-facing newsletter from the UGDSB communications department. In this month’s issue we have information about:
- Where to get updates on inclement weather
- Information for families about students transitioning to high school
- Policy feedback opportunities
- And more!
https://www.ugdsb.ca/community/communications/communications-newsletter/
Grade 8 Leadership Team
The Grade 8 Leadership Team has been hard at work, planning Spirit Days for all Arbour Vista students. They have spent many breaks generating ideas and ensuring that these ideas align with the UGDSB established guidelines and protocols. Thank you all, for your hard work and leadership.
Next week they have decided we will have Backwards Day on Dec 15th. We look forward to seeing the creativity of students (and parents) shine.
10 Days of Giving
A reminder about our annual “The 10 Days of Giving”, to support Guelph’s Women in Crisis! Students are invited to bring in new, unused items. Here is a list of the suggested donations!
December 4- 7: Underwear for women, teens and children, slippers and bathrobes, pajamas, winter gear, coats, and boots, baby diapers
December 11-15 : umbrellas, hair styling products, journals and craft supplies, children and adult colouring books, items for teens: headphones, gift cards for fast food, cineplex, Best Buy, etc.
Throughout our donation period, we will also accept grocery gift cards and other gift cards (ex. Giant Tiger, Gas Cards, Walmart, phone cards, etc.) and any personal care items for women, teen girls and boys, and children. Any toiletries donated must be full-sized, unscented or mildly scented.
We appreciate your help supporting this organization in our community!
Lost and Found
Please remind your child(ren) to look through the items on the lost and found table found in the school foyer. There are many items ranging from mittens to coats. If you are in the school and missing clothing items at home you are welcome to look also. Any labeled items will be returned to their owners. Please note that all remaining items will be donated over the holidays.
Free Online Event regarding Gaming
Pine River Institute’s Centre for Family Initiatives is offering a masterclass that explores the world of gaming, the reasons people game, the neurobiology of gaming, gamification and the benefits and risks of gaming. They will also provide resources and strategies for healthy play.
Please see the flyer linked below for additional information. MasteringtheGameMasterclass_ClickableLinkPoster.pdf
2024/2025 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration is open between January 9-26. The UGDSB online tool allows parents/guardians to pre-register your children. Online pre-registration is required for all new JK and SK students in the Upper Grand District School Board. For more information and to pre-register, visit here. The website can be translated by selecting the preferred language from the “Select Language” button on the top right-hand side of the website. There are over 90 languages to choose from.
Have a great week.
Mme Hare
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