Eco Night @ Alton Village

On Thursday we celebrated environmental sustainability with our Eco Night. It was very well attended with over 400 participants, volunteers, and vendors taking part in the evening. We also had the wonderful opporunity to screen the exclusive documentary, Curb Your Carbon. A big thanks to all the staff, volunteers and attendees for making Eco Night such a huge success!

Check out this great story about the Alton Village Eco Night in the online edition of InsideHalton.

100 Strong Summer Academy

The 100 Summer Strong Academy is a four week summer program designed to inspire Black male youth currently in grade 6-8. Click on the flyer for more information about this great opportunity.

Upcoming Dates:
May 1-2 - Kindergartens @ Hamilton Conservatory of the Arts
May 8 - Grade 6's to Science Centre
May 10 - Grade 8's to Frank Hayden (High School Visit)
May 14 - HDSB Jr. Relay Meet (Gr. 3-5)
May 16 - Kindergarten Orientation Evening
May 17 - Grade 6's to Science Centre
May 20 - Holiday (No School)
May 23 - HDSB Sr. Track & Field Meet (Gr. 6-8)
May 28 - Grade 5's to Tree Top Trekking (Binbrook)
May 30 - School Play (more details to follow)

Eco Night @ Alton Village

Don't forget, our first ever Eco Night is on Thursday April 25th from 6-8:30pm! 

There will be displays of student led projects, community partners and vendors, a hands-on workshop from Conservation Halton, games, and prizes!

Stay for the documentary, Curb Your Carbon, from 7:30-8:30pm and BYOBB - Bring your own water bottle and reusable bowl! We'll provide the popcorn!

An RSVP form will be sent early next week. So mark your calendars and join us for this awesome event!

Check out this great story about the Alton Village Eco Night in the online edition of InsideHalton.

Upcoming Dates:
April 22 - Earth Day!
April 25 - Eco Celebration Night @ Alton Village
May 1-2 - Kindergartens @ Hamilton Conservatory of the Arts
May 8 - Grade 6's to Science Centre
May 10 - Grade 8's to Frank Hayden (High School Visit)
May 14 - HDSB Jr. Relay Meet (Gr. 3-5)
May 16 - Kindergarten Orientation Evening
May 17 - Grade 6's to Science Centre
May 20 - Holiday (No School)
May 23 - HDSB Sr. Track & Field Meet (Gr. 6-8)

Alton Village Junior Music Showcase

Dear Parents of Students of Grades 4, 4/5, 5, 5/6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4, 6/7-1 :

We are excited to announce details of our ALTON VILLAGE JUNIOR MUSIC SHOWCASE.  

In about THREE weeks, on Thursday April 18th at 11:15am AND at 7:00pm, ALL students in Grades 4, 5, 5/6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4, 6/7-1 will be performing in the ALTON VILLAGE JUNIOR MUSIC SHOWCASE 

Concert # 1 – Thursday April 18th -  11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Concert # 2 – Thursday April 18th -  7:00 pm – 8:15 pm (students please arrive at 6:30 pm)

Students are expected to arrive at 6:30pm and in concert clothes (black or dark bottoms with a white or black shirt. No logos on shirts please)

All students will be expected to perform at both concerts. They are all part of a team and every student plays an important role in the presentation.

We ask that you kindly reschedule any other activities in order to support your child’s accomplishments. All the students have been working very hard for the last month to get ready for these performances.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Mrs. O'Reilly and Mr. Pavlovsky

Upcoming Dates:
April 18 - Music Showcase - (Gr. 4-6)
April 22 - Earth Day!
April 25 - Eco Celebration Night @ Alton Village
May 1-2 - Kindergartens @ Hamilton Conservatory of the Arts
May 8 - Grade 6's to Science Centre
May 10 - Grade 8's to Frank Hayden (High School Visit)
May 14 - HDSB Jr. Relay Meet (Gr. 3-5)
May 16 - Kindergarten Orientation Evening
May 17 - Grade 6's to Science Centre
May 20 - Holiday (No School)
May 23 - HDSB Sr. Track & Field Meet (Gr. 6-8)

Alton Village Junior Music Showcase

Dear Parents of Students of Grades 4, 4/5, 5, 5/6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4, 6/7-1 :

We are excited to announce details of our ALTON VILLAGE JUNIOR MUSIC SHOWCASE.  

In about THREE weeks, on Thursday April 18th at 11:15am AND at 7:00pm, ALL students in Grades 4, 5, 5/6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4, 6/7-1 will be performing in the ALTON VILLAGE JUNIOR MUSIC SHOWCASE 

Concert # 1 – Thursday April 18th -  11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Concert # 2 – Thursday April 18th -  7:00 pm – 8:15 pm (students please arrive at 6:30 pm)

Students are expected to arrive at 6:30pm and in concert clothes (black or dark bottoms with a white or black shirt. No logos on shirts please)

All students will be expected to perform at both concerts. They are all part of a team and every student plays an important role in the presentation.

We ask that you kindly reschedule any other activities in order to support your child’s accomplishments. All the students have been working very hard for the last month to get ready for these performances.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Mrs. O'Reilly and Mr. Pavlovsky

.....And The WINNER is.....

Thanks to everyone who participated in raising money for this year's Dance-A-Thon.  We raised over $11,000 for our school.  Awesome job Vipers!

The ballots have been cast for our teacher experience draws...... and the winner is......

• Timbits and Fun with Mrs Berkovitz and Mrs Delgado - Belle S (Grade 1)

• Lego Robotic Fun with Ms Touchie and Ms DeBoer - Eldin T (Grade 3)

• Kindergarten Sing-along with Mr. Pavlovsky - Myra K (Kindergarten)

• Jammin With Janz - Sanvi D (Grade 4)

• McDonalds with the Grade 4 Team - Liam H (Grade 4)

• Popsicles in the Park with Ms Amos and Ms Ward - Carlos P (Kindergarten)

• Peaker's Popsicle Party! - Raiden B (Kindergarten)

• Starbucks and Cupcakes with Ms. Stoness and Ms Jusdanis - Edison H (Grade 6)

• Lunch with the Principal #1 - Henry S (Grade 5)

• Lunch with the Principal #2 - Blake S (Grade 3)

• 2v2 Badminton Game with Ms Downey and Mr Swybrous - Jack M (Grade 8)

• Stem Project with Ms Armstrong - Henry S (Grade 5)

• Ice Cream Sundae Party with Ms. Maharaj and Ms Gale - Samuel D (Grade 4)

• Board Games and Treats with Ms Stein - Vivaan M (Grade 5)

• Salon Services with Ms Hunt - Sia P (Grade 2)

• Mini French Cafe with the French Teachers - Manu J (Grade 5)

• Karaoke with Ms Mootoo - Diana S (Grade 4)

• Custom Designed T-Shirt or Sweatshirt with Ms Pryde, Ms. Dennis, Ms. McVittie, and Ms Edl - Adrienne B (Grade 5)

• Tortillas and Tie Dye with Ms Thompson - Quinn L (Grade 2)

• Dessert with Lazerte - Rozalynn E (Kindergarten)

• Gym time with Ms Oakes - Gabriel E (Grade 7)

• Ice Cream Sandwich party with Mr. Parfett and Ms. Green - Victoria M (Kindergarten)

• Starbucks Break with Ms Barrieau and Ms. Gill  #1 - Vivika B (Grade 6)

• Starbucks Break with Ms Barrieau and Ms. Gill #2 - Eowyn E (Grade 6)

• Box Set - Dog Man #1-3 The Epic Collection - Shreena P (Grade 1)

• Video Game Battle with Mr Finkbeiner #1 - Matthew B (Grade 6)

• Video Game Battle with Mr Finkbeiner #2 - Owen N (Grade 7)

• Video Game Battle with Mr. Finkbeiner #3 - Isla M (Grade 8)

• Ms. Tayler's Class 5-2 raised a incredible $1036 and earned a pizza party sponsored by Gino's Pizza at Walker's Line and Dundas.

The following classes had the most participation and have earned a popsicle party sponsored by our fabulous parents.

• 1-2 Ms Dhaliwal

• 1-3 Ms Skinner

• 2-2 Ms Irving

• 3-4 Ms Maharaj

• 5-3 Ms Stein

• KF-2 Ms Kay and Ms Rahmani

• KF-5 Ms Amos and Ms Ward

Winning students will be contacted by the teacher coordinating the activity directly.  In respect to the celebration of Ramadan, All prizes and parties will take place in the latter half of April. 

See you at the next school council event..... Games Night!

HDSB PIC Conference
The HDSB’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) welcomes parents/guardians and community members to attend the annual Parent Involvement Committee Conference on Saturday, April 20, ​2024 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.​​​​ at Elsie MacGill Secondary School (1410 Bronte St S, Milton). The theme of this year’s conference is Getting Connected. We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging conference, filled with an outstanding keynote speaker, practical workshops and curated content for parents/guardians and community members. For more information and to register for the conference, visit the PIC webpage on the HDSB website (hdsb.ca)

Upcoming Dates:
April 8 - PA Day (no school for students) List of Activities
April 8 - Total Solar Eclipse (check out the NASA website for great info)
April 11 - Council Games Night (6:00-8:00pm)
April 18 - Music Showcase - Grade 4-6
April 25 - Eco Celebration Night @ Alton Village
May 1-2 - Kindergartens @ Hamilton Conservatory of the Arts 

.....And The WINNER is.....

Thanks to everyone who participated in raising money for this year's Dance-A-Thon.  We raised over $11,000 for our school.  Awesome job Vipers!

The ballots have been cast for our teacher experience draws...... and the winner is......

• Timbits and Fun with Mrs Berkovitz and Mrs Delgado - Belle S (Grade 1)

• Lego Robotic Fun with Ms Touchie and Ms DeBoer - Eldin T (Grade 3)

• Kindergarten Sing-along with Mr. Pavlovsky - Myra K (Kindergarten)

• Jammin With Janz - Sanvi D (Grade 4)

• McDonalds with the Grade 4 Team - Liam H (Grade 4)

• Popsicles in the Park with Ms Amos and Ms Ward - Carlos P (Kindergarten)

• Peaker's Popsicle Party! - Raiden B (Kindergarten)

• Starbucks and Cupcakes with Ms. Stoness and Ms Jusdanis - Edison H (Grade 6)

• Lunch with the Principal #1 - Henry S (Grade 5)

• Lunch with the Principal #2 - Blake S (Grade 3)

• 2v2 Badminton Game with Ms Downey and Mr Swybrous - Jack M (Grade 8)

• Stem Project with Ms Armstrong - Henry S (Grade 5)

• Ice Cream Sundae Party with Ms. Maharaj and Ms Gale - Samuel D (Grade 4)

• Board Games and Treats with Ms Stein - Vivaan M (Grade 5)

• Salon Services with Ms Hunt - Sia P (Grade 2)

• Mini French Cafe with the French Teachers - Manu J (Grade 5)

• Karaoke with Ms Mootoo - Diana S (Grade 4)

• Custom Designed T-Shirt or Sweatshirt with Ms Pryde, Ms. Dennis, Ms. McVittie, and Ms Edl - Adrienne B (Grade 5)

• Tortillas and Tie Dye with Ms Thompson - Quinn L (Grade 2)

• Dessert with Lazerte - Rozalynn E (Kindergarten)

• Gym time with Ms Oakes - Gabriel E (Grade 7)

• Ice Cream Sandwich party with Mr. Parfett and Ms. Green - Victoria M (Kindergarten)

• Starbucks Break with Ms Barrieau and Ms. Gill  #1 - Vivika B (Grade 6)

• Starbucks Break with Ms Barrieau and Ms. Gill #2 - Eowyn E (Grade 6)

• Box Set - Dog Man #1-3 The Epic Collection - Shreena P (Grade 1)

• Video Game Battle with Mr Finkbeiner #1 - Matthew B (Grade 6)

• Video Game Battle with Mr Finkbeiner #2 - Owen N (Grade 7)

• Video Game Battle with Mr. Finkbeiner #3 - Isla M (Grade 8)

• Ms. Tayler's Class 5-2 raised a incredible $1036 and earned a pizza party sponsored by Gino's Pizza at Walker's Line and Dundas.

The following classes had the most participation and have earned a popsicle party sponsored by our fabulous parents.

• 1-2 Ms Dhaliwal

• 1-3 Ms Skinner

• 2-2 Ms Irving

• 3-4 Ms Maharaj

• 5-3 Ms Stein

• KF-2 Ms Kay and Ms Rahmani

• KF-5 Ms Amos and Ms Ward

Winning students will be contacted by the teacher coordinating the activity directly.  In respect to the celebration of Ramadan, All prizes and parties will take place in the latter half of April. 

See you at the next school council event..... Games Night!

Climate Change Conference

This past Thursday our Eco Team (Grade 7's) had a wonderful opportunity to attend a climate change conference being offered by the HDSB. Our Eco Team has been putting a lot of effort into tracking our growth as they work toward achieving top-distinction from the EcoSchools initiative. Attending the conference is one of the many steps taken by our students this year to educate themselves and others about the dangers of climate change.

Upcoming Dates:
March 25 - Grade 8 Grad Movie Night (see AVPS School Council email for details)
March 29 - Stat Holiday (no school)
April 1 - Stat Holiday (no school)
April 4 - Switch Day (Monday schedule)
April 5 - Grade 3's to Crawford Lake
April 8 - PA Day (no school for students)
April 8 - Total Solar Eclipse (check out NASA website for great info)
April 18 - Music Showcase - Grade 4-6 (more details to come)
April 25 - Eco Celebration Night @ Alton Village (more details to come)

Celebrating Student Achievements

A very busy week here at Alton Village was highlighted by a few amazing culminating performances by our students.

1 - our Grade 6, 7, 8 students took part in the Halton Skills Competition. A one day event that brings together schools from all over the Board to show their skills in the areas of Robotics, Film Production, Animation and many other fields. Our Vipers had an amazing showing and represented our school with great pride. The final results of their hard work should be released sometime after the spring break, we'll keep everyone updated on how our teams did.

2 - a wonderful evening of music and the arts was celebrated on Thursday night as Mr. Pavlovsky and Ms. O'Reilly hosted our "2024 Music Showcase". We saw terrific performances from a grade 6 homeroom class, the Jr band, the Sr band and several incredible soloists. There was also some beautiful visual art on display in the village square from Ms. Edl and her intermediate art students. A great night was had by all and it was a wonderful to celebrate with our students who work so hard all year!  

Ramadan 2024

Ramadan is quickly approaching. This year, the school's gym will accommodate the Dhuhr prayer.  Some things to consider for those students who will be praying:

• students should bring their own mat

• it is expected that students who will be praying at school also pray at home

• all students will pray together following Ramadan guidelines

• cell phones will not be allowed in the prayer space. 

• a quiet, no-eating area will be provided. Technology will not be allowed in this space

Volunteers Needed for Ramadan

Looking for parent volunteers for fasting supervision during Ramadan. Please reach out to Ms. Lazerte if you have a police reference check on file and would like to help out with supervision during nutrition breaks (10:20-11:00 & 12:40-1:20).

March Break

We hope that all of our students and families have a wonderful and restful March Break and take some time to spend some much needed quality time together. We'll see all the students back on Monday March 18th.

Upcoming Dates:
March 9-17 - Spring Break (no school)
March 29 - Stat Holiday (no school)
April 1 - Stat Holiday (no school)
April 4 - Switch Day (Monday schedule)
April 5 - Grade 3's to Crawford Lake
April 8 - PA Day (no school for students)
April 8 - Total Solar Eclipse (check out NASA website for great info)
April 18 - Music Showcase - Grade 4-6 (more details to come)
April 25 - Eco Celebration Night @ Alton Village (more details to come)

Grade 8 Grad Trip Details

An email came out this week to all Grade 8 families with the information about this year's grade 8 grad trip. If you missed the email please find all the details here.

Student of Excellence

Congratulations to Kyera D. for being selected as our 2024 Alton Village Student of Excellence! Here's a little bit about Kyera and her impact on our school community.

Kyera is a hard-working, determined, and caring student who puts forth 110% in everything she does. Her mature work ethic, responsible behaviour, and positive growth mindset demonstrate how she leads by example. She challenges herself by looking for opportunities to think outside the box and will go out of her comfort zone to try new things. In addition to achieving very high academic success, Kyera demonstrates a strong desire to continue to grow as a learner by seeking feedback on her work and applying it to future assignments. Kyera makes an effort to be an integral part of her school community. She is always the first one to help out with school-wide events and she does it to the best of her ability. She takes part in a variety of extracurriculars from athletics, to band, to student leadership, and can be counted on to show up every time. Kyera greets everyone she meets with a friendly smile showing that she cares about the people in her community. Kyera faces obstacles with grace and determination and focuses on the positives to help her rise above challenges. Kyera embodies the four pillars of our Alton Village community - Kindness, Respect, Citizenship, and Leadership! Congratulations Kyera!

Alton Village Band Wins BIG!

This past week our Senior Band travelled to Hamilton to take part in the Golden Horseshoe Music Festival. This event brings together school bands from all over the GTHA in a big celebration of Music. Our Alton Village Band was amazing and showed incredibly well. Our Grade 8 band won GOLD and our Grade 7 band won Silver +. This is a tremendous honour and great reward for all the hard work put in by our young musicians. A big thanks to Mr. Pavlovsky for his leadership and conducting. If you want to hear the band in action, they will be performing at the Music Schowcase on March 7th. Information about the Music Schowcase should already be in your mailbox.

Volunteers Needed for Ramadan

Looking for parent volunteers for fasting supervision during Ramadan. Please reach out to Ms. Lazerte if you have a police reference check on file and would like to help out with supervision during nutrition breaks (10:20-11:00 & 12:40-1:20).

Alton Village Music Showcase - March 7th

As you may know, Thursday March 7 is the big day for the Alton Village Music Showcase!   There is a morning concert starting at 11:15am, and an evening concert starting at 7:00pm. Our Grade 8 Senior Band, Grade 7 Junior Band, Class 6-2, and several talented graduating students have been working hard to prepare an evening of enjoyable music for you. FREE tickets will be available on school cashless.  Families of performing students will each be offered 2 tickets for the 11:15am performance and 2 tickets for the 7:00pm performance. Please note some important changes to this year's concert -- grades 4, 5 and most of grade 6 will NOT be part of this performance, but will instead have their own junior concert on Thursday April 18! 

Student musicians are expected to show up by 6:30pm in concert clothing  (Class 6-2 white top or black top; and black or dark bottoms)(Senior and Junior Bands in their music festival outfit). Parents are encouraged to stay for the whole show (about 50 minutes), as there is supervision provided by the staff for your children before and after they perform. Prior to the start of the concert, feel free to enjoy student artwork, which will be on display in the Village Square; and buy some books at our annual book fair, which will be held in the library. Please note, any non-performing students wanting to attend the concert MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Ramadan 2024

Ramadan is quickly approaching. This year, the school's gym will accommodate the Dhuhr prayer.  Some things to consider for those students who will be praying:

• students should bring their own mat

• it is expected that students who will be praying at school also pray at home

• all students will pray together following Ramadan guidelines

• cell phones will not be allowed in the prayer space. 

• a quiet, no-eating area will be provided. Technology will not be allowed in this space

Upcoming Dates:
March 5 - Halton Skills Competition @ New Street Education Centre
March 7 - Grade 6-8 Music Showcase @ AVPS
March 9-17 - Spring Break (no school)
March 29 - Stat Holiday (no school)
April 1 - Stat Holiday (no school)
April 4 - Switch Day (Monday schedule)
April 5 - Grade 3's to Crawford Lake

Students Participate In The Student Trustee Elections

On Thursday, February 22 the Grade 7 & 8 students were able to vote in the Student Trustee elections. Students spent time reviewing the 24 candidates' information and voting on the best candidates to represent students' voices in the Student Senate. 

The Student Senate is a group of passionate leaders from public schools across the Halton District School Board. They meet once a month to provide the student's perspective on board issues and to voice the questions and concerns of Halton students. The Student Trustees relay these perspectives to the Board of Trustees to ensure that students are being represented. This was a great opportunity for students to be engaged in the democratic process and use their critical thinking skills. We are proud of all the Grade 7 & 8 students for sharing their voices!

HDSB Budget Input

The HDSB values input from parents/guardians, staff and community members and is encouraging participation in the budget development process for the upcoming school year through a short, anonymous survey. To provide feedback, please complete the 2024-2025 Budget Input Survey by Feb. 26, 2024 at 4 p.m.

In recent years, the education sector has faced unprecedented challenges and funding pressures. The HDSB has budgeted for a $7.7 million deficit in the current year and is required by regulation to eliminate this deficit next school year (2024-2025). The HDSB is looking to identify savings and efficiencies to meet the regulatory requirement to balance the budget, while continuing to make investments in strategic priorities. 

As the HDSB tries to eliminate this deficit to balance our budget, we are seeking your input to help us understand how we can minimize impact and achieve our financial goals. Please visit the Budget Input webpage on the HDSB website for additional information. 

Upcoming Dates:
February 26-March 8 - AVPS Book Fair
February 28 - Jr and Sr Band to Music Festival in Hamilton
February 28 - School Council Meeting - 7:00pm
March 1 - VEX IQ Skills Competition  @ West Oak Trails
March 5 - Halton Skills Competition @ New Street Education Centre
March 6 & 7 - Grade 6-8 Music Showcase @ AVPS
March 9-17 - Spring Break (no school)
March 29 - Stat Holiday (no school)
April 1 - Stat Holiday (no school)
April 4 - Switch Day (Monday schedule)
April 5 - Grade 3's to Crawford Lake

HDSB Mental Health and Well-being Sessions

The HDSB is hosting mental health & well-being information sessions for parents/guardians this Winter and Spring. These sessions will cover specific topics based on feedback from parents/guardians. Each will be led by a mental health expert in that area who will share their knowledge and provide helpful information and resources.

​Session Topics Include:

• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) & Mental Health - Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 6 - 7 p.m.

• Executive Functioning for High School Students - Tuesday, March 19 from 6 - 7 p.m.

• Healthy and Unhealthy Stress - Monday, April 15 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

*Note: These are repeated workshops offered last year. Additional sessions will be announced at a later date. 

Registration is required as limited spots are available. Register by completing the Mental Health & Well-Bei​ng Information Sessions Registration Form. Sessions will be held on Google Meet and registrants will be emailed a link to access the session. Closed captioning is available on Google Meet in various languages. Sessions will not be recorded. Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to submit questions when completing the registration form or during the session. 

Upcoming Dates:
February 19 - Family Day Holiday - No School
February 20 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
February 21 - Gr. 8 Grad Photos
February 21 - Dance-a-thon (Run by School Council)
February 26-March 8 - AVPS Book Fair
February 28 - Jr and Sr Band to Music Festival in Hamilton
March 6 & 7 - Grade 6-8 Music Showcase @ AVPS
March 9-17 - Spring Break (no school)

Angelman Syndrome Day

February 15th is International Angelman Syndrome Day. Angelman Syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects 1 in 15,000 births. People with Angelman's Syndrome tend to have a happy demeanor, characterized by frequent laughing, smiling and excitability. What a privilege it is to teach and support a member of our Alton Village Community with Angelman's Syndrome! To show support and raise awareness, students are invited to wear blue on February 15th.

Budget Input

The HDSB values input from parents/guardians, staff and community members and is encouraging participation in the budget development process for the upcoming school year through a short, anonymous survey. To provide feedback, please complete the 2024-2025 Budget Input Survey by Feb. 26, 2024 at 4 p.m.

In recent years, the education sector has faced unprecedented challenges and funding pressures. The HDSB has budgeted for a $7.7 million deficit in the current year and is required by regulation to eliminate this deficit next school year (2024-2025). The HDSB is looking to identify savings and efficiencies to meet the regulatory requirement to balance the budget, while continuing to make investments in strategic priorities. 

As the HDSB tries to eliminate this deficit to balance our budget, we are seeking your input to help us understand how we can minimize impact and achieve our financial goals. Please visit the Budget Input webpage on the HDSB website for additional information. 

School Messenger

SchoolMessenger is the communication system used by schools and the HDSB to send important updates including emergency broadcasts, school and/or Board announcements such as boundary changes, as well as other information and alerts for parents/guardians. 

To update or confirm your contact information for SchoolMessenger, please contact the school office.

For information and helpful resources about using SchoolMessenger and setting communication preferences, visit: https://www.hdsb.ca/parents/Pages/Safe%20Schools/Absent-Student-Reporting.aspx.

iWalk Wednesdays

Hey AVPS! Next Wednesday we're kicking off a school wide campaign called iWalk Wednesdays. As part of our Eco Schools goal, we're asking as many families as possible to walk to school every Wednesday. It doesn't matter if you walk all the way... you can get dropped off even 1 block from the school, and walk the rest of the way. Help us reduce carbon and air pollution, get some fresh air and exercise, and iWalk to school. On Wednesday February 7, walk to school, check in with an iWalk member to make sure we've counted you, and help the Vipers GO GREEN!

The first 100 students to check in with an iWalk team member will get a custom iWalk button. Come on,  AVPS, you can do it. iWalk to school every Wednesday!

Upcoming Dates:
February 16 - PD Day - No School for Students
February 19 - Family Day Holiday - No School
February 20 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
February 21 - Gr. 8 Grad Photos
February 21 - Dance-a-thon (Run by School Council)
February 26-March 8 - AVPS Book Fair
February 28 - Jr and Sr Band to Music Festival in Hamilton

iWalk Wednesdays

Hey AVPS! Next Wednesday we're kicking off a school wide campaign called iWalk Wednesdays. As part of our Eco Schools goal, we're asking as many families as possible to walk to school every Wednesday. It doesn't matter if you walk all the way... you can get dropped off even 1 block from the school, and walk the rest of the way. Help us reduce carbon and air pollution, get some fresh air and exercise, and iWalk to school. On Wednesday February 7, walk to school, check in with an iWalk member to make sure we've counted you, and help the Vipers GO GREEN!

The first 100 students to check in with an iWalk team member will get a custom iWalk button. Come on,  AVPS, you can do it. iWalk to school every Wednesday!

Upcoming Dates:
February 6 - Gr. 6, 7, 8 - Ski/Tubing Trip
February 16 - PD Day - No School for Students
February 19 - Family Day Holiday - No School
February 20 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
February 21 - Gr. 8 Grad Photos
February 21 - Dance-a-thon (Run by School Council)
February 26-March 8 - AVPS Book Fair
February 28 - Jr and Sr Band to Music Festival in Hamilton

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year! Families are invited to learn more about Kindergarten in the Halton District School Board, the Kindergarten Program, play-based learning, community resources in Halton and before and after school care through the Kindergarten webpage on hdsb.ca. To register to begin school in Fall 2024, Junior (Year 1) Kindergarten children must be four years old by Dec. 31, 2024 and Senior (Year 2) Kindergarten children must be five years old by Dec. 31, 2024. To identify your child's home school, please use the Find My Local School tool on the HDSB website. If you need assistance determining your home school, please contact plan@hdsb.ca. We look forward to welcoming you to the HDSB this Fall! 

Upcoming Dates:
January 31 - Spirit Day - Winter Walk Day
February 6 - Gr. 6, 7, 8 - Ski/Tubing Trip
February 16 - PD Day - No School for Students
February 19 - Family Day Holiday - No School
February 20 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
February 21 - Gr. 8 Grad Photos
February 21 - Dance-a-thon (Run by School Council)
February 26-March 8 - AVPS Book Fair
February 28 - Jr and Sr Band to Music Festival in Hamilton

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year! Families are invited to learn more about Kindergarten in the Halton District School Board, the Kindergarten Program, play-based learning, community resources in Halton and before and after school care through the Kindergarten webpage on hdsb.ca. To register to begin school in Fall 2024, Junior (Year 1) Kindergarten children must be four years old by Dec. 31, 2024 and Senior (Year 2) Kindergarten children must be five years old by Dec. 31, 2024. To identify your child's home school, please use the Find My Local School tool on the HDSB website. If you need assistance determining your home school, please contact plan@hdsb.ca. We look forward to welcoming you to the HDSB this Fall! 

Bussing Update

Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) is currently experiencing a shortage of bus drivers, which may result in potential bus delays or cancellations in the coming weeks. At this time, we ask that you regularly check the HSTS website for updates and plan alternative transportation arrangements accordingly. We understand the importance of reliable transportation. HSTS are actively working to address the shortage and we appreciate your understanding. 

Upcoming Dates:
January 22 - PD Day - No School for Students (schedule of events)
January 31 - Spirit Day - Winter Walk Day
February 6 - Gr. 6, 7, 8 - Ski/Tubing Trip
February 16 - PD Day - No School for Students
February 19 - Family Day Holiday - No School
February 20 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
February 21 - Gr. 8 Grad Photos
February 21 - Dance-a-thon (Run by School Council)
February 28 - Jr and Sr Band to Music Festival in Hamilton

Upcoming Dates:
January 22 - PD Day - No School for Students (schedule of events)
January 31 - Spirit Day - Winter Walk Day
February 6 - Gr. 6, 7, 8 - Ski/Tubing Trip
February 16 - PD Day - No School for Students
February 19 - Family Day Holiday - No School
February 20 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
February 21 - Gr. 8 Grad Photos
February 21 - Dance-a-thon (Run by School Council)
February 28 - Jr and Sr Band to Music Festival in Hamilton

Holiday Concerts

Those looking for tickets to the performances are asked to login to School Cash Online. Tickets are available for both the daytime and evening performances in which your child is performing. Maximum 2 tickets per performance per performing child.
We are also asking for those coming to the performances to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Drive if you are able.

Parking Lot Safety

Please be very careful when you are driving or walking through our school's parking lots. We are seeing an increase in car traffic this time of year and families are reminded of a few key safety messages:

1. Drive at a very low and safe speed on school property.

2. Look both ways before crossing the street and school drive way.

3. Exit and enter your vehicle on the curb side of your vehicle.

4. Hold your child's hand when walking through the parking lot.

5. Be patient and leave yourself lots of time during pick-up and drop-off.

6. Be mindful or where you are leaving your car, please don't leave it unattended where you are holding up traffic flow.

Upcoming Dates:
December 18-22 - Spirit Week - Music Trivia Week
December 20 & 21 - Holiday Concerts (please see schedule above)
December 22 - Spirit Day - Cozy and Comfy Day
December 22 - Early Dismissal Day (students dismissed at 1:30pm) schedule for the day
January 10 - Spirit Day - Favourite Hat Day

Parking Lot Safety

Please be very careful when you are driving or walking through our school's parking lots. We are seeing an increase in car traffic this time of year and families are reminded of a few key safety messages:

1. Drive at a very low and safe speed on school property.

2. Look both ways before crossing the street and school drive way.

3. Exit and enter your vehicle on the curb side of your vehicle.

4. Hold your child's hand when walking through the parking lot.

5. Be patient and leave yourself lots of time during pick-up and drop-off.

6. Be mindful or where you are leaving your car, please don't leave it unattended where you are holding up traffic flow.

Food & Toy Drive @ AVPS

Our school will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Compassion Society of Halton.  Students can bring the items into their homeroom teacher. The Food Drive goes from Monday Dec.4th until Friday Dec. 15th.
The  toy drive is a partnership with Halton Regional Police and toys will be delivered to needy children in Burlington area. Please only send in brand new, in package toys.

Holiday Concerts

Those looking for tickets to the performances are asked to login to School Cash Online. Tickets are available for both the daytime and evening performances in which your child is performing. Maximum 2 tickets per performance per performing child.
We are also asking for those coming to the performances to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Drive if you are able.

Upcoming Dates:
December 4-16  - AVPS Food Drive
December 11-12 - Grade 7 Immunization Clinics
December 18-22 - Spirit Week - Music Trivia Week
December 20 & 21 - Holiday Concerts (please see schedule above)
December 22 - Spirit Day - Cozy and Comfy Day
December 22 - Early Dismissal Day (students dismissed at 1:30pm) schedule for the day

AVPS Holiday Shop

The Holiday Shop is back! Next week, the AVPS Council will be setting up a store in our very own gym! Students will be able to purchase gifts for friends and family - and our elves will even wrap your gifts for you! Who is on the nice list? The Holiday Shop is open from December 4-8. A reminder that the Holiday Shop is cash only. Also, parents, AVPS Council is looking for adult volunteers to help out. If you're interested please sign up here or reach out to Council - avpsevents@gmail.com.

Food Drive @ AVPS

Our school will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Compassion Society of Halton.  Students can bring the items into their homeroom teacher. The Food Drive goes from Monday Dec.4th until Friday Dec. 15th.

Upcoming Dates:
December 4-8 - Holiday Shop!
December 4-16  - AVPS Food Drive
December 6 - Spirit Day - Favourite Colour Day
December 18-22 - Spirit Week - Music Trivia Week
December 20 & 21 - Holiday Concerts (please see schedule above)
December 22 - Spirit Day - Cozy and Comfy Day
December 22 - Early Dismissal Day (students dismissed at 1:30pm)

PA Day - Friday November 24th

A reminder that Friday, November 24th is a PA Day. While the students are home from school our teachers will be busy meeting with families on Friday. You can also see the HDSB's PA Day plans posted here.

Student-Led Conferences

It was a great week for connecting with families as many were in the building visiting with educators following the Progress Reports that went home a few weeks ago. If you haven't had a chance to connect with your child's teacher please reach out and coordinate a time to meet.

Spirit Wear

Spirit wear arrived this week and was sent home with students. Look for it in their bags! :)

Upcoming Dates:
December 4-8 - Holiday Shop (School Council -  more details to follow)
December 20 & 21 - Holiday Concerts (details around which classes when will come out soon)

Upcoming Dates:
November  20-24 - Progress Reports  Conference  Week
November 24 - PA Day (No School for Students)
December 4-8 - Holiday Shop (School Council -  more details to follow)
December 18-21 - Holiday Concert Week (more details to follow)

Parking Lot & Road Safety

Please be mindful as you drive near our school property that there are children and families walking  to school and crossing the driveway and roads in the area. Although staff are out on supervision duty each morning, we also ask for your help in ensuring that everyone is safe as they travel to and from school. A little bit of patience and awareness goes a long way to keeping everyone safe.

Upcoming Dates:
November 13 - Progress Reports Come Home
November  20-24 - Progress Reports  Conference  Week
November 24 - PA Day (No School for Students)
December 4-8 - Holiday Shop (School Council -  more details to follow)
December 18-21 - Holiday Concert Week (more details to follow)

Upcoming Dates:
November 7 - Photo Re-Take Day
November 10 - Remembrance Day Ceremonies
November 13 - Progress Reports Come Home
November  20-24 - Progress Reports  Conference  Week
November 24 - PA Day (No School for Students)
December 4-8 - Holiday Shop (School Council -  more details to follow)
December 18-21 - Holiday Concert Week (more details to follow)

Upcoming Dates:
October 25 - Kindergarten Dental Screening
October 26 - Movie Night (run by School Council) - 6:30-8:00pm
November 7 - Photo Re-Take Day
November 10 - Remembrance Day Ceremonies
November 13 - Progress Reports Come Home
November 24 - PA Day (No School for Students)

Morning Announcements

At AVPS we have made a switch in how we deliver our Morning Announcements. In an effort to better protect our instructional minutes and not interrupt the flow of our mornings, we have moved to digital announcements. Although O' Canada is played each morning over the P.A. system, every teacher will now be projecting the announcements slideshow in their homeroom each morning. This enables staff to choose the most appropriate time to go over the announcements with their students (as long as it's before 1st break) and ensures that students can families can also see what is happening around our school. The announcements are also available on the AVP website under the "Morning Announcements" section.

Clubs and Teams

A number of clubs of teams have started up around the Village including Sr. Volleyball teams, Gr 7 & 8 computer science club, Student Leadership, Vex Robotics, Inktober Art Club, Run Club, Homework Club, Gr. 3-8 Choir, Sr. Band, Gr 4 Friendship Club, The Zen Zone, Gr 1-3 Noodle Hockey, and World Issues Club.
A reminder, if you missed something, our morning announcements are now digital and can be accessed through our AVP school website.

Calling all Three-Year Olds!

Calling all three-year olds to the Halton District School Board! In October and November, the HDSB is hosting Kindergarten Open Houses in Acton, Georgetown, Milton, Burlington and Oakville for families to help make this first school experience a positive one. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RjMNDI

Upcoming Dates:
October 25 - Kindergarten Dental Screening
October 26 - Movie Night (run by School Council) - 6:30-8:00pm
November 7 - Photo Re-Take Day
November 10 - Remembrance Day Ceremonies
November 13 - Progress Reports Come Home
November 24 - PA Day (No School for Students)

Calling all Three-Year Olds!

Calling all three-year olds to the Halton District School Board! In October and November, the HDSB is hosting Kindergarten Open Houses in Acton, Georgetown, Milton, Burlington and Oakville for families to help make this first school experience a positive one. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RjMNDI

School Council

Congratulations and thank you to the follow Alton Village members for joining our school council for the 2023-204 school year. Thank you for your commitment to working together and supporting our school community.

The next school council meeting is October 18th at 7:00pm at Alton Village PS.

October 6th PA Day

The HDSB, along with all school boards in Ontario, have several Professional Activity (PA) Days throughout the school year. The purpose of these days is to enhance student success. Staff focus on professional development activities, participate in training or planning sessions. There are no classes for students on these days. Please see this document for a sumamry of what our staff will be learning about on October 6th.

Open House / Fun Fair

Fun Fair is less than a week away! This annual event coordinated by the AVPS Parent/School Council includes inflatables, games, food, local community displays, and so much more! 

To ensure that you don't miss a thing that Fun Fair has to offer, we have created a FUN FAIR 2023 WEBSITE. Here are a few highlights: 

• Wristbands are now on sale through School Cash Online: https://hdsb.schoolcashonline.com/!  Each wristband is $20 and provides unlimited access to the inflatables. Be sure to order yours now as prices will increase the day of the event. 

• Food Pre-orders are also available through SchoolCash Online  

• Adult Volunteers are still needed! Please sign up for your volunteer shift here. 

• Classroom Theme Baskets are back! View your class's theme and how to donate to our popular raffle. (Deadline: Sept 25th)

PICK-UP PRE-PURCHASED Wristbands and Tickets

Avoid line-ups the day of the Fair and pick up your pre-purchased wristbands and tickets. 

Council will have a designated table for pre-purchased wristbands/tickets from Monday, September 25th to Thursday, September 28th from 2:45-3:15pm.  The table will be located in front of the bike racks on the blacktop beside the kindergarten pen.

We are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 28th at the Fun Fair/Open House! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at avpsevents@gmail.com  

Student Senator Nominations

Calling any interested Grade 7 & 8 students at Alton Village! Our school is looking for two Students Senators to represent our school at Board meetings throughout the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested please check out the posting on the Student Leadership Google Classroom (and/or ask Mrs. Oakes for more info). If you're not sure what a Student Senator is about, please check out this video.

Return of the "Zen Zone"

The Zen Zone is a mindful drop in space in the Library where students can go during the outdoor portion of their break to read, stretch, colour, or relax. It is a calm, quiet place where students can take a break from their busy day. The Zen Zone is offered for students in Gr. 1-8 with different grades scheduled to attend each day of the week. Please ask your homeroom teacher for more information about the timing for your child's grade(s).

October 6th PA Day

The HDSB, along with all school boards in Ontario, have several Professional Activity (PA) Days throughout the school year. The purpose of these days is to enhance student success. Staff focus on professional development activities, participate in training or planning sessions. There are no classes for students on these days. Please see this document for a sumamry of what our staff will be learning about on October 6th.

Open House / Fun Fair (a message from School Council)

As the school year is kicking off to a great start, we are fast approaching our annual Alton Village Open House/Fun Fair… and we need your help!

For those of you that are new to the Viper community, each year we pair our Open House/Meet the Teacher night with our carnival Fun Fair (putting the "Fun" in Fundraiser!) with inflatables, games, concessions, raffle, vendors and more. This year, our event is scheduled for Thursday, September 28th from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

Classroom Basket Raffle

We are once again collecting donations from each classroom to create themed baskets for our popular raffle. Each class will be assigned a theme this week. Students then have until Monday, September 25th to bring in their items to their classrooms. They will be wrapped by theme and placed on display at Thursday’s fair. No time? Can’t think of what to donate? Gift cards can be donated to the office or a monetary donation made through our cashless system via the donation tab would be appreciated. Every little bit helps.

Volunteers

As they say, “it takes a village”….and that is never more true than with our Fun Fair. Click on the link below to sign up for a slot at this year’s fair. High school students are also welcome to volunteer to earn their mandatory community volunteer hours. This event cannot run without the help from volunteers, come join the fun!

Click Here to Volunteer for Fun Fair

**here is the link should you need it**  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AEAC2EA0F4C07-funfair1 

Pre-Sale wristbands and tickets

Identical to previous years, we will be pre-selling our wristbands for unlimited inflatable use. Price is $20 in advance via online cashless or $25 cash only at the event.

We will have 6 family friendly inflatables this year including a giant maze, sports obstacle course and human foosball. There is also an exclusive “Kindie” bouncer for all our young Vipers.

Tickets for Games and Food are also available. There are 7 games available to play at 1 ticket per play. Prizes generously sponsored by Chatime are awarded to the winners.

Tickets are sold in strips of 10 for $10

Our food combo is a slice of Pizza, drink and popcorn for $5 (Vegetarian and Halal options available)

If you have any questions regarding donations, tickets, volunteering or the event itself, please email our events team at avpsevents@gmail.com.

Kernels Popcorn Orders

Do you or your family love popcorn as much as we do?  Lucky for you, AVPS’ Student Leadership has partnered with Kernels Popcorn, for a monthly fundraising event for Grade 7&8 Field Trips!  

All flavours are whole grain products made with GMO-free corn, no Trans fats, gluten-free, and nut free. As well as, many options are dairy-free (buttersalt, low-fat caramel, and ketchup). The fresh popcorn is hand-packed and heat-sealed in individual snack-sized bags (50g); with a guarantee of 11 weeks shelf-life for the sealed product. On the back of each bag is a 2-for-1 coupon redeemable at Kernels stores.

For every Fundraising Snack Bag purchased, Kernels Popcorn will make a donation to the Kernel’s Optimism Project which proudly supports WE Charity’s Adopt a Village Program. 

Purchases will start today and end on September 21 on School Cashless, where you can place your popcorn order for October 5. You will be able to purchase popcorn each month with the closing date two weeks before the delivery date until June. See the order and delivery schedule. 

Delivery Date at School  (Order Date Closes on Cashless)

• October 5  (September 21)

• November 3  (October 19)

• December 8  (November 23)

• January 12  (December 21)

• February 9  (January 25)

• March 8  (February 22)

• April 12  (March 28)

• May 10  (April 25)

• June 14  (May 30)

Thank you,

Gr. 7&8 Student Leadership