From the Principal’s Desk April 29, 2024
Good Morning Arbour Vista families,
Welcome to the May edition of our school newsletter!
Faith Days During May
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 May, 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.
| Date | Celebration | Faith/Religion |
| May 2 | Twelfth Day of Ridván | Bahá’í |
| May 3 | Holy Friday | Christianity (Orthodox) |
| May 5 | Orthodox Easter | Christianity (Orthodox) |
| May 23 | Declaration of the Báb | Bahá’í |
| May 28 | Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh | Bahá’í |
*Please note that we acknowledge Asian Heritage Month, Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, Polish Heritage Month, Better Speech and Hearing Month, Red Dress Day Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Mental Health Week, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, National AccessAbility Week and other significant dates during the Month of May. These are not included on the chart above, as they are not days of faith/religious holidays.
Grade 6-8 Summer Literacy / Numeracy Program
Registration is open for any students looking for the 8 day non-credit skills improvement summer program. Please contact the school if this opportunity is of interest to you and your child.
Gr. 6-7-8 Lit Num Handout for Parents.pdf
Junior Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten Team is preparing for an Orientation Event on May 27th,from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for our new Junior Kindergarten parents.
If you know of any families in our area that are still looking to register their Junior Kindergarten aged child for French Immersion, please direct them to contact the office as soon as possible.
Volunteers in the School
Volunteers significantly enhance the quality of our school experiences, yet prioritizing safety remains paramount. Therefore, we require all volunteers to undergo police reference checks to ensure the well-being of our students. Their presence is instrumental in maintaining appropriate student-to-supervisor ratios and facilitating the smooth operation of school excursions. As we anticipate upcoming activities that may necessitate volunteer assistance, now is the perfect time to make sure your volunteer check is up to date.
Please look to the school calendar for upcoming dates and events.
https://www.ugdsb.ca/arbourvista/
Have a great week!
Mme. Hare
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