Dear Arbour Vista families,
Parent-Teacher Interviews were a success! It’s clear that our school community is deeply committed to student success. Your active involvement and dedication to your child’s education are both crucial and greatly appreciated. Notably, students were proud to share their work and classroom experiences.
Thank you to all those who joined us for interviews, whether in person or virtually. Your participation makes a real difference!
Faith Days During December
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 December, 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.
*Please note that in December we also acknowledge and share information with students about the following days of Significance: International Day of Persons with Disabilities, National day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Yule and Kwanzaa.
Kiss’n Ride
A quick reminder to help keep our Kiss ’n Ride safe and efficient: Please keep stops brief so traffic can flow smoothly, and reserve putting on coats, hats, and mittens for a parking spot rather than the Kiss N’ Ride lane. If you’re crossing from the parking lot, always use the crosswalk for everyone’s safety, doing so with your child helps model this important safety habit. Also, make sure students exit the vehicle on the right-hand side to avoid stepping into traffic. Thank you for helping make drop-offs safe and stress-free for all!
Message from UGDSB: French Immersion Program Review
The UGDSB in partnership with Matatest Inc. has sent a French Immersion Program Review survey to parents. Please check your email (including your junk mail folders) and complete the survey if you have not done so yet. Thank you for your feedback, your input is valued as we look ahead to future programming needs.
Grade 8 Families, CCVI Information Night
Don't forget, CCVI is hosting an information night on Thursday December 4, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the school, ask questions, and connect with the community. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend if you're interested!
10 Days of Giving
This year, our school is running our annual "The 10 Days of Giving" in support of Guelph's Women in Crisis! Each day, students are invited to bring in the selected donation item in support of this important organization. The "10 Days of Giving" will begin on Monday, December 1st and run until Friday, December 12th. All donations must be new, unused items. Here is a list of the suggested donations.
December 1- Underwear for women, teens and children
December 2- Slippers and Bathrobes
December 3- Pajamas
December 4- Winter gear, coats, and boots
December 5- Baby Diapers
December 8- Umbrellas
December 9- Hair styling products
December 10- Journals and Craft Supplies
December 11- Children and Adult Colouring books
December 12- 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. Gas Cards, phone cards, etc.) as well as any personal care items for women, teen girls and boys, and children. Any toiletries donated must be full-sized, unscented or mildly scented.
Message from School Council
LAST DAY TO ORDER - Cookie Treat for a Good Cause - School Council is pleased to offer the chance to order a Snowman Cookie Treat for students to enjoy on December 15th. All proceeds will support those in need through the 10 Days of giving initiative. Order on School Cash Online by 11:59 PM today (December 1st).
Movie Night Reminder!
Junior students (Grades 4–6), join us for The Peanuts Movie on Thursday, December 4!
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Movie starts: 6:00 PM sharp
Where: Arbour Vista School
Cost: In lieu of an admission fee, consider making a donation to support the 10 Days of Giving campaign.
Bring: Comfy seating (chairs, blankets, sleeping bags).
Snacks: Available for purchase.
Important: A parent/guardian must stay on site for the duration of the event. No siblings, please.
Thank you for your RSVP. Your child will receive a ticket to bring home for the event on December 2nd. Please remember to bring the ticket for admission.
Let’s make this a fun, cozy night for our Juniors! 🎥
dancED
Mark your calendars! Are you ready to be wowed? The students at Arbour Vista have been busy practising their dance moves . The theme this year is Icons, Legends and Superstars. There are 2 showtimes available for viewing. We ask that families with a last name beginning with letters A-L come to the 11:00 am show and that families with a last name beginning with letters M-Z come to the 1:15 pm showing.
Please note that seating will be first come, first served. We ask that anyone choosing to attend the performance stay for the duration, out of respect for all performers. The show is approximately 1 hour long.
If you haven’t yet made your payment to dancED, we ask that you do so as soon as possible through Cash Online. If you’re experiencing any issues with the platform, please don’t hesitate to contact the office; we’re here to help you get set up. As always, if making the payment presents any challenges, please reach out to us. We want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate. Your contributions are essential to making these events possible, and we greatly appreciate your support.
Have a great week!