Good Morning Arbour Vista Families,
Soon we'll be welcoming the warmth and beauty of spring. As we say goodbye to the lingering rain/snow, let's look forward to the arrival of a new season. Spring symbolizes growth, renewal, and transformation, filling our days with blooming flowers and fresh greenery. We have a lot planned for this spring. Please take a few moments to read through this week’s message.
Kiss and Ride
For the safety of our students and to keep traffic flowing smoothly, please do not park in the Kiss and Ride lane or stop for long periods of time. This area is for quick drop‑off and pick‑up only. If you need to park and walk your child to the school, kindly use the designated parking lot. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.
Faith Days During April
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 April, 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 we acknowledge Sikh Heritage Month, Autism Awareness Month, International Day of Silence, World Day of Safety and Health, International Day of Pink: Anti-Bullying and Anti-Homophobia and other significant dates during the Month of April. These are not included on the chart above, as they are not days of faith/religious holidays.
Summer Programming: Continuing Education
For UGDSB Summer School 2026, a French Immersion Reach Ahead course is being offered to Grade 8 students looking to earn a high school credit before entering secondary school in September:
GLS1OF - Learning Strategies: Skills for Success in Secondary School - French Immersion
Registration is currently open in myBlueprint.
Online learning (asynchronous) courses run from June 29th- July 24th.
The GLS1OF French Immersion course is an opportunity for grade 8s entering into a French Immersion program in secondary school to earn an additional FI credit.
Please note: Students registering in Grade 8 Reach-Ahead courses will be required to complete an additional pre-registration Google Form with parents/caregivers, to review the expectations for online Summer School courses. The form is available on MyBlueprint in the Reach-Ahead course description and in the Guidance message once students select the course. Students who do not complete this form will not be registered for a Grade 8 Reach-Ahead course.
Additional Information around summer programming through Continuing Education continues to be updated on the Continuing Education website. Please refer to the website for the most current information and updates.
School Council
Our School Council has been hard at work, planning and organizing exciting fundraising and community events for École Arbour Vista. If you would like to lend a hand or have great ideas worth sharing, please join us on Tuesday April 7, from 6:30-7:30 at our Virtual Council meeting. The link can be found on our website.
Grade 8 Graduation Composite Photos
Grade 8 Graduation composites can only be purchased via link within the e-flyer. This link will close on April 15 (midnight) with all purchased composites shipped directly to Arbour Vista in June for distribution to students. Please note that the composites are not available on the regular Pegasus website.
Upper Grand DSB Grad Composite Online Store Flyers 2026 - Eco.pdf
Gr 3 & Gr 6 EQAO
If you have a child in Grade 3 and/or Grade 6, please make note of the scheduled dates for EQAO. It is especially important to try to avoid appointments and to ensure punctuality during this time. Thank you for your support.
Grade 6-May 26th to May 29th
Grade 3- June 2nd to June 5th
Grade 8 Graduation
Mark your calendars! Grade 8 Graduation this year will occur on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. You will receive more detailed information from our Grad Committee a bit later in the term.
Grade 8 End‑of‑Year Trip – Toronto
We are excited to share that our Grade 8 day trip to Toronto is planned for Monday, June 22, 2026. A more detailed description has been sent home with students. Please note that plans are subject to change.
To confirm your child’s participation, a non‑refundable $100 deposit is required. This will help us determine the final cost based on the number of students attending. Please submit the deposit and the permission form to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, April 10, 2026.
If financial circumstances make participation difficult, please contact the school administration.
Have a great week!