Hello Arbour Vista families,

For those who celebrate Halloween, we hope you have a fun and festive evening. And with the end of Daylight Saving Time, we hope you enjoy that extra hour of rest on Sunday!

As we step into November, we’re looking forward to a month filled with meaningful learning, continued connection, and shared growth within our school community.

Faith Days During the month of November

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 November 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 November is acknowledged as Hindu Heritage Month. 

We also acknowledge and share information with students about the following days/weeks of significance, such as  Treaty Recognition Week, International Inuit Day, Indigenous Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, National Philanthropy Day, Louis Riel Day, Transgender Day of Remembrance and World Children’s Day

Danceathon Success!

A huge thank you from EAV School Council to all students and families for  supporting the Danceathon! We hope you had a great time. Your hard work is sincerely appreciated. We raised over $6300! It will help reduce the cost of the dancED residency.

dancED is BACK

We are excited to bring dancED back to our school! Through the generous support of School Council initiatives and a school fundraising, we have been able to reduce the cost of the program by $22.08 per student.

Students will participate in 7 engaging dance lessons led by dancED instructors for a cost of just $10 per student. The program will culminate in a special Grand Finale Performance on December 4, where students will have the opportunity to showcase what they have learned.

More information about the program and performance will be shared in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing our students build confidence, creativity, and teamwork through dance!

Payment can be made through School Cash Online.

Picture Day and Retakes

We anticipate that picture proofs will be sent home to families during the week of November 9. This will give families a few days to review the proofs and decide whether they would like their child’s photo retaken. Picture retake day is scheduled for November 16. This timeline ensures there is sufficient time for photo packages to be processed and delivered before the holiday season.

Treaties Recognition Week

Treaties Recognition Week is held annually during the first week of November. This year the week will take place from November 1-7, 2026. The annual event honours the importance of treaties and helps students learn more about treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture these relationships.

School Council- November Meeting

Our next School Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd at 4:30 PM in the Library. We welcome all parents and community partners  to attend.

If you're interested in volunteering for school events this year, we encourage you to join us at the meeting — it's a great way to get involved and support our students.

School Council Family Movie Night 🍿🎬

Join us for a fun-filled Family Movie Night hosted by School Council, featuring Toy Story 5!

Primary Movie Night (Grades JK-3 ONLY): Wednesday, November 18th, 2026

Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.

Movie Starts: 6:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE! In lieu of admission fees, we will be accepting donations to support our community. Families are welcome to contribute either of the following:

• New, unused baby items to support Guelph Women in Crisis.

• Monetary donations to the Nash Dunlop Community Fund, established in memory of Nash Dunlop, a former Arbour Vista student, following his sudden and tragic passing on September 19th, 2026. The fund supports youth sports and strengthens community connections through athletics.

Please note the following important information:

• Parent/guardian supervision is required. Parents/guardians must remain with their child for the duration of the event.

• Children cannot be supervised by an underage sibling.

• BYOS – Bring Your Own Seating! Bring a cozy blanket, floor cushion, bean bag, or lawn chair to enjoy the movie comfortably.

• An RSVP is required for attendance. Please complete the RSVP form for each child attending:  RSVP Movie Night

While we do our best to select movies with content that is appropriate for our student audience, we recognize that every family has different preferences and comfort levels. We encourage families to review the movie content in advance and decide what is best for their child. To support informed decision-making, we recommend reviewing the Common Sense Media movie review for information about themes, content, and age recommendations.

We look forward to welcoming families for an evening of fun, community, generosity, and movie magic! ❤️🍿

UGDSB UG Connect App

Please see this information below about the refreshed UGDSB mobile app. The app allows users to follow the news feed and events calendars of the UGDSB and whatever school(s) you choose to follow. Users can also sign up to receive push notifications from the UGDSB and selected schools. Download the new app today! 

Make sure your UGDSB mobile app is up to date! 

Download the new mobile app - it’s everything Upper Grand in your pocket. For the latest updates, please sign up for notifications!

Download for Android https://aptg.ca/V7pmln

Download for iPhone https://aptg.ca/370LCh

Have a wonderful week!