Hello Arbour Vista Families,
It’s hard to believe we’re already at that special time of year when we pause to celebrate the incredible growth and achievements of our students through Progress Reports. We hope that you have all had the chance to read your child report, which you can download from the Parent Portal or ConnectEd for Parents.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
From November 17 to 21, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (BAPW). This week provides an important opportunity for students, staff, and parents/guardians to deepen their understanding of bullying, its impact on student learning and well-being, and ways we can all contribute to a safe, inclusive, and caring school environment. This year’s theme is “Power for Good.” Tuesday November 18 will be “Odd Socks Day” and Friday November 21st will be “wear Pink day.”
UGDSB November Communications Newsletter
This is the monthly public-facing newsletter from the communications department,
In this month's there is information about:
The UGDSB’s new Sustainability & Climate Action Plan
A new PSW Program
Resources for parents on screen time and substance use
And more!
You can view the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
PA Day Outline
Please note that November 28th is a PA Day designated for Parent Teacher Interviews. Please see the outline for the day which will be posted to our website.
Grade 7 Vaccination Consent
Please find attached the Parent Letter & Consent for the Grade 7 Vaccination Program. It’s important that you complete the online consent form to let the Public Health nurse know whether your child has permission to receive their vaccination.
Picture Retakes
As you are aware from the email sent on November 11th-We're happy to announce that picture retakes are happening today, Monday, November 17th! This is a great opportunity for anyone who missed the first session or wants a fresh photo.
dancED
A HUGE thank you to our Parent Council and to our entire school community for your generous support of our Dance-a-thon with Riff Whims and Term One pizza orders!
Thanks to the funds raised through these initiatives, we are thrilled to share that we’ve been able to reduce the cost of dancED by over $20 per student. The cost per student is now $8.44!
The talented instructors from dancED will be joining us again starting November 24th, with our Grand Finale performance on December 12. Be sure to mark your calendars—this is one of our most anticipated events of the year!
💳 Payment for dancED is now available on School Cash Online.
Grade 4-6 Movie Night, December 4th at 5:30 PM!
Junior students and their families are invited to watch The Peanuts Movie, chosen by the students.
-RSVP by November 28, 2025 for each child attending: RSVP Link
-Event details: Event Info Link
-Check the movie review here: Peanuts Movie Review Link
Progress Reports & Interviews
Progress Reports were uploaded on November 12th to the Parent Portal. The online booking system for interviews is now open and will close on November 26th at noon. If you miss the deadline, you may contact your child’s homeroom teacher to discuss availability. Please follow the link to set up an interview with your child’s teacher.
Should you wish to have an interview and there are no spots available please reach to the teacher directly.
Inclement Weather
Bad weather is an inevitable part of winter, so it is important to stay informed about where to get updates/alerts about bus cancellations and delays (i.e. STWDSTS). You will also want to familiarize yourself with where info gets posted about school closures due to inclement weather (i.e. UGDSB websites and social).
Have a great week.